Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept my most humble, respectful, and prostrated obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
I write to you with the deepest reverence and gratitude for your transcendental guidance,
which illuminates our path and continues, unstoppable, to inspire countless souls in their devo-
tional service. Your divine teachings constantly remind us that the word of the spiritual master
is the vital substance of our existence. Reflecting on your teachings, I am deeply moved by the
sentiment expressed in your purport to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.24.15, where you state: “The disciple
should unhesitatingly think about the instructions or orders of the spiritual master and should
not allow himself to be disturbed by anything else.”
This sacred injunction encapsulates the essence of perfect meditation and serves as a constant
beacon for all devotees. Your life, teachings, and compassionate guidance have offered, and will
continue to offer, an unparalleled example of how one can truly serve the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa. It
is with this spirit of unwavering devotion and clarity that we strive to assimilate every instruction
you have lovingly imparted.
With a sincere desire to serve your mission, I am committed to promoting the expansion of
Kṛṣṇa consciousness in Rome and its surrounding areas so that more and more souls may benefit
from your mercy and teachings. I will endeavor – and we will all endeavor – with ever-increasing
determination, to ensure that the pure message of bhakti-yoga, which you have so graciously
bestowed upon us, continues to spread with strength and authenticity.
I humbly pray for your blessings so that I may always remain faithful to the teachings con-
tained in your divine books – our Vedas, our śāstra – and to their continuous distribution, perse-
vering in service with sincerity and humility. Only with your constant support and mercy can we
hope to obtain the strength and determination necessary to fulfill the mission you entrusted to us.
Your humble aspiring servant of your servants,
Hari-kīrtana Dāsa
on behalf of ISKCON Rome