Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace!
On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees of ISKCON Dadri and
the ISKCON Padayatra Press, come before you with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence.
Your life, mission, and teachings continue to be the guiding light of our collective efforts to serve
and spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
By your divine mercy, we have been empowered to engage in various services – managing
centers, organizing preaching programs in villages, corporate circles, and among the youth, and
facilitating book distribution and saṅkīrtana. Through these endeavors we witness firsthand how
your instructions cut through all social and cultural barriers, awakening dormant devotion in
countless hearts. Whether addressing villagers with simple faith or professionals navigating the
complexities of material life, your timeless words resonate deeply and inspire transformation.
Your vision to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness to every town and village continues to guide our
efforts. Book distribution, which you described as the “heart and soul” of this movement, remains
central to our mission. We have seen how your transcendental books act as silent preachers,
transforming lives in unimaginable ways. Under the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Lokanāth
Mahārāja, ISKCON Padayatra Press continues to publish and distribute literature that furthers
your divine mission.
Additionally, our outreach has expanded to include collaboration with corporate entities,
enabling us to introduce Kṛṣṇa consciousness to professionals in various fields. By presenting the
timeless principles of the Bhagavad-gītā in a relatable and practical manner, we have witnessed
how even those immersed in the complexities of corporate life can develop an appreciation for
devotional service.
Your life of complete dedication to Kṛṣṇa’s service teaches us how to mold our own lives in
the same spirit. Your example of detachment from material allurements and unwavering focus on
spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness inspires us to cultivate the same mood in our personal lives and
collective service. As we strive to follow the principles of ashram life and maintain our commit-
ment to devotional practices, we experience a growing detachment from material pursuits and a
deeper attachment to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
We are blessed to have the dedicated service of Rādhā-Govinda Darśana Dāsa, who is tirelessly
assisting in the ISKCON Dadri project. Kauśalendra Dāsa and Mahā-Narasiṁha Dāsa play vital
roles in the management of the ISKCON Padayatra Press. Amala Govinda Dāsa has been instru-
mental in nurturing and strengthening the congregation, while Atri Ṛṣi Dāsa continues to serve
with great sincerity in communications and providing valuable personal assistance.
However, Śrīla Prabhupāda, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the countless other devo-
tees whose names may not be mentioned here but who are selflessly engaged in various aspects of
service. Whether they are performing Deity worship, maintaining the center, cooking prasādam,
participating in saṅkīrtana, supporting managerial tasks, or contributing behind the scenes, their
dedication is an integral part of this collective offering. Their sincere efforts, often unnoticed by
the world, are certainly seen and blessed by you and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda Dev.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, without your boundless compassion, we would have remained entangled in
the complexities of material existence. But through your mercy, we have been given a higher taste
and a purpose that transcends this temporary world. We collectively pray that we may always
remain instruments in your hands, serving with sincerity, humility, and determination.
On this sacred occasion, we beg for your continued blessings so that we may deepen our com-
mitment, overcome our shortcomings, and dedicate our lives fully to fulfilling your desires. May
we always remain connected to you through your instructions and the association of your sincere
devotees.
Your aspiring servants,
Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi Dāsa and
the devotees of ISKCON Dadri and the ISKCON Padayatra Press team

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