Dear most Jayapataka Swami Maharaj,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
All glories to you, Gurumaharaj, on this very auspicious appearance day. I bow down unto your lotus feet and seek your blessings.
I lived in Mayapur for a year and in that time searched for a guru. I prayed daily to the deities to guide me. It was the boat festival in Mayapur when I was praying to Prabhupada in His samadhi, asking Him to give me a sign of whom to take shelter from, when the doors closed and the security brought Your holiness in. You entered to take darshan right in front of me as I was facing Prabhupada. My prayers were answered. It was an ecstatic moment as I stood there savoring that precious moment. Thereafter I was privileged to have taken shelter from your Holiness. I had your association while living in the dham. I taught at Sri Mayapur International school and was fortunate to have been connected with you, especially during the Panihatti festival and Your Vyasa Puja. I also attended your classes on the rooftop regularly. I hope to return to Mayapur soon to serve You. At the moment I am in South Africa. I was about to leave to New Zealand, Auckland, (where my son lives), when all flights were cancelled due to the coronavirus. I am looking after my parents during this trying time.
I am very privileged in this life time to have had your association. You have been so merciful that you sacrificed and dedicated your entire life for the welfare of us, fallen souls. You are a great inspiration to me. You have changed my life by bringing me faith and hope. You have taught me how to love Krsna, how to serve and be humble. Without your mercy I cannot imagine where I would be.
I am very grateful for all the sacrifices that you have made and all the difficulties that you went through to spread Krsna Consciousness. I pray to Gauranga Mahaprabhu for your quick recovery. I would forever be indebted to you. I owe you my life. I look forward to taking initiation soon from you Maharaj.
Please forgive me for any offences that I may have committed in ignorance.
Your most fallen servant
Nishana Sunker (Shelter Disciple)
Durban, South Africa
