Hare Krishna to you dear Gurudev,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Srila Prabhupad.
All glories to you.
Wishing you the most Krishna Conscious birthday on this auspicious day.
Dear Gurudev, one of my god sisters told me how you asked her who would be there to help her when she needed someone the most. It seems she started to think about her parents, her family etc etc, when you told her, " Only your Guru and Krishna will help you when you need help the most."
These words are ringing in my ears since then.
In Srimad Bhagavatm , 2.1.4 we read,
dehāpatya-kalatrādiṣv
ātma-sainyeṣv asatsv api
teṣāṁ pramatto nidhanaṁ
paśyann api na paśyatiPersons devoid of ātma-tattva do not inquire into the problems of life, being too attached to the fallible soldiers like the body, children and wife. Although sufficiently experienced, they still do not see their inevitable destruction.
You are my most trust worthy relative, who is eternally my well wisher.
Recently I heard the definition of the word VISHWAS - Swas means breathing, Vishwas - special peaceful breathing knowing fully well that my Gurudev and my Krishna are there for me, I need not fear, hanker or lament. Gurudev, you are my VISHWAS.
Whenever I read your name in Srila Prabhupad's Lilamrta, my heart swells with pride that my Gurudev is so loyal to his Gurudev. My Gurudev has faithfully followed Srila Prabhupad's instructions and continues in all the most difficult circumstances.
Gurudev you chose to speak on verse 10.13.13 from the Bramha Vimohana Lila, when you were asked to speak during the International Leadership Sangha.
tān dṛṣṭvā bhaya-santrastān
ūce kṛṣṇo ’sya bhī-bhayam
mitrāṇy āśān mā viramate-
hāneṣye vatsakān ahamWhen Kṛṣṇa saw that His friends the cowherd boys were frightened, He, the fierce controller even of fear itself, said, just to mitigate their fear, “My dear friends, do not stop eating. I shall bring your calves back to this spot by personally going after them Myself.”
Gurudev, you are an epitome of this verse. You care for everyone, just like Krishna cares for HIs friends, you ignore your bodily needs. His Grace Jananivas Prabhu had tears in his eyes when he glorified you and said that you live for others.
Gurudev I love and admire your tenacity, your strength, your wit and humour, your loyalty to Srila Prabhupad, your resourceful nature, your talents, your linguistic skills, your far sightedness, your scholarship, your sharp memory, your surrender, your tolerance, your non judgemental nature, your co operative spirit, your benevolence, your compassion, your magical blessings, your untiring efforts to spread Krishna Consciousness and all the other most beautiful qualities which I am not even aware of due to my dull consciousness.
I cannot thank you enough for not forsaking me and for engaging me in the service of Srila Prabhupad's mission.
My dear Gurudev, I pray to Sri Narasingdev to always protect you and bless you with strength at all levels so that you may fulfill Srila Prabhupad's instructions to you.
At the same time I cling on to your lotus feet and beg for blessings so that I may remain in your service and follow your instructions, so that you can qualify me to take me to Srila Prabhupad.
Thank you for being such an inspiration to the whole of ISKCON and the whole world. We all love you Gurudev.
Your mercy case
Sharanmukhi Devi Dasi
