Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, our most beloved, eternal spiritual master,
On this most sacred day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the humble devotees of ISKCON Srirangam
and Trichy, bow down at your divine lotus feet and offer our heartfelt gratitude, prayers, and
homage. Words are too feeble to express the boundless debt we owe you, for you have rescued us
from the darkness of ignorance and given us the supreme gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, as we sit here in the holy land of Srirangam, our hearts are filled with deep
appreciation for your mission. Srirangam is no ordinary place; it is a sacred land where Śrī Cai-
tanya Mahāprabhu, the very embodiment of your teachings, chose to reside for four months.
This was His longest stay anywhere outside Navadvīpa and Jagannātha Purī. It was here that He
showered His mercy upon the great Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī and transformed many hearts with
His divine love. For Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, Srirangam holds an unparalleled significance, and we feel
blessed to serve here in whatever little way we can.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, though we are not aware whether Your Divine Grace physically visited
Srirangam, we are convinced that your transcendental presence must have graced this land. How
could you not have visited such a spiritually rich and historically significant place, where Śrī
Rāmānujācārya established the worship of Lord Raṅganātha and Mahāprabhu revealed the high-
est truths of devotion? Your divine vision and presence transcend time and space, and we are
certain that your mercy is ever flowing here.
We humbly beg for your blessings, Śrīla Prabhupāda, so that we may establish a wonderful
center in Srirangam – a place where your books, teachings, and mood of pure devotion can be
shared with all. The pilgrims who visit Lord Raṅganātha’s temple are already inclined to devotion,
and with your mercy we aspire to guide them toward the path of pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness as
given by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Kindly empower us to make this vision a reality.
Furthermore, Śrīla Prabhupāda, we pray for your divine grace upon all the devotees here.
Please bless us so that we may follow our sādhana with sincerity, purity, and enthusiasm. Let us
not become complacent or negligent in our spiritual practices. Please give us the strength to rise
early, chant our rounds attentively, study your books deeply, and engage wholeheartedly in devo-
tional service. May we become strong, united, and dedicated preachers, effectively sharing your
message with both the local people and the many pilgrims who pass through Srirangam.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, everything we have, every drop of Kṛṣṇa consciousness in our lives, is solely
due to your mercy. We pray that you continue to guide us, protect us, and inspire us to dedicate
our lives in service to your divine mission. Please accept this humble offering of our hearts at your
lotus feet.
Your servants,
The devotees of ISKCON Srirangam and Trichy