Dearest Srila Prabhupada,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
On behalf of our Minnesota temple and Kṛṣṇa conscious community, I consider myself pro-
foundly honored to pen this Vyāsa-pūjā offering – a humble gesture of gratitude for the trans-
formative blessings of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement in our lives. This sacred mission has
become a guiding light amidst the turmoil of Kali-yuga, providing clarity, purpose, and joy in
service.
The thought of your courageous journey to the United States, armed only with a typewriter, a
few books, and your unshakable trust in Kṛṣṇa’s plan, fills us with awe and reverence. The power-
ful image of you chanting under the tree in Tompkins Square Park is a constant source of inspira-
tion, reminding us of the beauty and strength of surrender to Kṛṣṇa’s divine will.
Your teachings continue to guide and illuminate our path. These are not merely philosophical
principles but living truths that you embodied with every step, word, and action. Through your
example, we learned that to serve Kṛṣṇa is to serve others, and sharing His glories brings the
greatest joy and fulfillment. Your immense sacrifice and compassion have changed countless lives,
and we are eternally grateful to be among the blessed recipients of your legacy.
In our small attempts to honor your vision, under the guidance of my spiritual master, His
Holiness Romapāda Swami, the ISKCON Minnesota community has taken meaningful steps to
share Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We organized our first university program for students at the Uni-
versity of Minnesota, joyfully planting the seeds of Kṛṣṇa’s message among young hearts. Our
Monthly Saṅkīrtana program brings the holy name to our local community, spreading joy and
spiritual upliftment. We also encourage children to participate in kīrtana and temple activities,
nurturing their spiritual growth and fostering a deep connection to Kṛṣṇa from an early age. Wit-
nessing their enthusiasm fills our hearts with hope and gratitude for the future of this movement.
Personally and as a community, we feel truly blessed to have found spiritual shelter, guidance,
and purpose within the movement you created. We humbly pray for your blessings, Śrīla
Prabhupāda, that we may carry this mission forward with faith, determination, and devotion. May
we honor your legacy in every thought, word, and deed, and may our collective efforts contribute
to the fulfillment of the beautiful mission you envisioned – a world united in Kṛṣṇa’s loving ser-
vice. Thank you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for all that you have done for us.
Your servant of the servant,
Śauri Dāsa, temple president

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