Dear Gurumaharaj
Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada. All Glories to your holiness.
On this most auspicious day of your appearance day, I would first like to offer my deepest love, gratitude & obeisances unto your lotus feet.
You are such a loving father who's going thru so much pain just to save us & fulfil the orders of Srila Prabhupada - no matter what the odds are.
You're the living epitome of the verse from the Nectar of Instruction, Verse 3 -
"utsāhān niścayād dhairyāt
tat-tat-karma-pravartanāt
saṅga-tyāgātsato vṛtteḥ
ṣaḍbhir bhaktiḥprasidhyati"
1. Enthusiasm (utsāhāt): In spite of going thru such bodily pains you are ever enthusiastic to spread the teachings of Lord Caitanya in every way. You preach to anyone and everyone - even in hospitals you preach & help conditioned souls get connected to Krishna. You travel everywhere in spite of the doctors telling you to rest, and you defy logic - because of your deep love to please Srila Prabhupada.
2. Confidence (niścayāt): You instil so much confidence in us through your association and teachings. Just by seeing the way you live for Prabhupada... gives us so much confidence. When Srila Prabhupada gave you the name "Jayapataka", he already knew that you were the brave commander guiding taking us all to "victory". Just by being under your divine shelter, gives us hope for a bright future.
3. Patience (dhairyāt): Gurumaharaj, you are an embodiment of patience and compassion. Going through so many health challenges, numerous hospital visits, following the instructions of doctors and pushing hard to keep your body in a healthy condition requires super-human levels of patience. Even to go to sleep every night, you go through so much of inconvenience. All this without a single complaint. I feel like crying Gurudev when I think of how much you are taking on for us!! You are so patient in every way.
4. Acting According To Regulative Principles (tat-tat-karma-pravartanāt): Every second and every breath you live, is for Srila Prabhupada. You remember every single interaction that you have had with Srila Prabhupada and you have been doing your best to follow those innumerable instructions given you by Srila Prabhupada. You are not just living according to regulative principles Gurudev, but you are living for giving the highest pleasure to your spiritual master. What an amazing example of how a disciple should be. You are the ideal disciple Gurumaharaj!
5. Giving Up Association Of Non-Devotees (saṅga-tyāgāt): Just by your sheer presence, all inauspiciousness is vanquished, what to speak of any non-devotees. In fact, you give your association to so many so-called "non-devotees" and transform them into pure devotees like a "touchstone" by your love and compassion. You emobdy the mood of Nithyananda prabhu, and have transformed hundreds and thousands of "jagai's and madhai's" in this world. Gurumaharaj, just being in your association, either in vani seva or vapu seva, we are assured to be protected from the illusory energy.
6. Following The Footsteps Of Previous Acharyas (sataḥ vṛtteḥ): Gurumahraj, you are a shining example of one who's perfectly following in the footsteps of the previous acharyas. Through your divine inspiration and vision, Mayapur is becoming a worldwide revolution with the TOVP rising. You are a shining warrior who's helping fulfil the prophecy of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. You are not just following the footsteps of the previous acharyas, but you are manifesting their desires to come true.
Gurumaharaj, my only prayer on this amazing day is that I may be able to please you more, serve you more and follow in your footsteps in the minutest way - as how an ideal disciple should be. Today, I once again commit myself completely unto you. I love you Gurumaharaj!
Please forgive me for the numerous offences that I might have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
By your blessings, I would like more strength in devotional service - my sadhana and preaching abilities.
I especially require your blessings Gurudev on the launch of "The Digital Preacher" online course, which I have crafted for the devotees of our movement, to exponentially grow using the power of social media.
This year, my second child will be born. It's only by your blessings that this soul is coming into our life.
I would like to commit to you, that Vanita and I will do everything in our fullest capacity to give both our children the perfect conducive environment for them to grow & become into wonderful devotees with the right mindset and skillsets to serve you and the mission of Srila Prabhupada - with even more vigour.
I pray to Lord Nrsingadeva for your protection always.
The TOVP is rising. You need to be with us Gurudev!
Gurumaharaj Ki Jaya! Srila Prabhupada Ki Jaya!
Hare Krishna!
Your eternal spiritual son,
Shabda Hari Dasa