Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to your divine appearance
day.
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the
torch of knowledge. I offer my respectful obeisances unto him.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we are fortunate and blessed as we write down your glories as our annual
Vyāsa-pūjā offering. Though we do not have any qualifications, we beg that your mercy enlighten
us on how to complete this service. We humbly seek your blessings and mercy as we strive to
express our heartfelt devotion through our words. May our offering reflect the depth of our grati-
tude and the desire to serve your mission with sincerity and love. Your glories are unlimited; may
we continue to glorify Your Divine Grace eternally.
Over the past year, ISKCON Scarborough has flourished in various ways. We have a new
saṅkīrtana team that distributes books, spreading the movement far and wide. The new temple
council is efficient and believes in cooperation. We have been putting effort into securing a new
location for Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīvallabha. This great effort is backed by our fundraising team,
which is working relentlessly to gather the required amount for the down payment and more.
Please bless us so we can expand the saṅkīrtana movement of Lord Caitanya through the new loca-
tion. We organized a grand Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā followed by an extensive celebration of Śrī
Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī. Various congregational members have upskilled to perform their services.
The children of the Murari Bhakti School are being nurtured in both devotional arts and
academics, including the recitation of ślokas and the study of sacred scriptures from your books.
They actively participate in major festivals and Sunday feast programs, showcasing their talents
through singing, bhajanas, śloka recitations, and dramatic performances. Their contributions play
a vital role in keeping our traditions vibrant and alive.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you gave us everything we need: the holy name, the Deities, books, temples,
and the list goes on. Without you, we would have been sleeping in the lap of māyā. We express
our heartfelt gratitude to you for giving us this wonderful association of devotees. Thank you for
accepting us to serve you and Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Your servants at ISKCON Scarborough