oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
"I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, who has opened my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with the torchlight of knowledge.
Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāj! Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your Lotus feet! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā.
My whole life has changed from the day I first met you and received your blessings during Chennai Jagannāth Ratha Yathra mahotsava. I sincerely Thank You for your compassion and mercy towards this conditioned and most fallen soul. My Hearty Thanks for giving us the greatest treasure of your association through your Physical presence, books, lectures and instuctions.
With your mercy and grace, I received association of your disciples (NRJD Bangalore) and through them I am trying to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness through Bhakti-Vriksha classes, which are an excellent path that you gave for us.
Inspite of being associated with ISKCON for more than two years, I am not able to progress in my spiritual life. Please bless me and pray for my spiritual progress. Please keep us engaged in your vani seva and personal serving whenever possible. I bow down at your Lotus feet again and again to seek your blessings.
Your Servant of servant of servant
Murali Kṛṣṇa
Chennai, India