Our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances.
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
On this sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, your children, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren, humbly offer our heartfelt obeisances unto your lotus feet. You are the embodi-
ment of the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and an empowered representative of the
Brahma-Madhva-Gauḍīya-sampradāya.
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, your unparalleled dedication to spreading the teachings of Kṛṣṇa
consciousness, as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, has transformed the
lives of countless souls worldwide. Your Divine Grace has awakened humanity to the true pur-
pose of life: to develop pure love for Kṛṣṇa and serve Him with devotion. As the founder-ācārya
of ISKCON, you have selflessly worked to establish a global community of devotees, providing
a shelter for those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. Your remarkable achievements,
despite facing numerous challenges, stand as a testament to your unwavering faith, compassion,
and wisdom.
You have given us all we need to know and do to have a fulfilled and successful Kṛṣṇa con-
scious life. Your teachings and examples are our guiding light, and whoever follows them will
surely go back home, back to Godhead.
On this 129th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration of your divine appearance in this mortal world, we are
recommitting ourselves to making the best use of all that you have given us, and we pray for more
of your divine blessings, love, and guidance in all that we do to maintain and expand your mis-
sion and legacy.
Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
From the most insignificant servants of your servants at
ISKCON Rādhā-Śyāmasundara’s temple, in Lagos, Nigeria