Respected GuruMaharaj,
Please accept my respectful obeisance!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories unto your Lotus feet!
Unlike any other book I have read, Srila Prabhupada's book has inspired me to take to Krishna consciousness. Srila Prabhupada's room in Mayapur is very close to my heart, as I felt his presence there. I was also reminded of my material father, who has many similar traits as that of Srila Prabhupada. The way Srila Prabhupada’s room is so well maintained made me feel very nostalgic with thoughts of my father too. It is only because of your efforts and all the Vaishnava disciples of Srila Prabhupada, that we are able to connect so nicely with such a wonderful Vaishnava who brought in a spiritual renaissance in the whole world. We are eternally indebted to you for all your efforts in Mayapur and all around the world.
I am in Pune now. However, I was born in Tanur, a small village in Malappuram district, Kerala.My son during his college days at REC Calicut, along with his friends introduced me to Krishna consciouness. Though from a pious family, knowing Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, through Srila Prabhupada's books, was a great transformation. We always prayed to Lord Guruvayoorappan and as grownups, we were connected to another Mayavadi following which is very rampant in Kerala. Srila Prabhupada’s books and your blessings show us the right path to traverse on.
Through your disciple, HH Bhakti Vinoda Swami Maharaj, I got to know about you and your glories and in 2005, you accepted me as your disciple. My health was deteriorating prior to 2005. However, after some years of chanting and reading Srimad Bhagavatam and doing yoga asanas, my health is miraculously more stable. I consider this improvement only as a blessing of yours. I was able to distribute 9 Bhagavad Gitas last year book distribution time, with your mercy. I chant 40 rounds every day and also do 6 rounds specially for your pleasure and physical wellbeing.
I also see that Love for Krishna and serving Him and His devotees, has all slightly manifested just because of your accepting me as your spiritual daughter. My connection with you has been established because of the mercy of my siksha Guru, HH Bhakti Vinoda Swami, and I am eternally indebted to him as well for this. His encouraging words helped me overcome many material turmoils. I know it is all coming through his following your instructions so well.
Thank you so much GuruMaharaj, for everything I do as a service, is just because of your blessings. On this Vyasapuja day, I seek your blessings to come out of bodily consciousness and serve as a spiritual daughter of your divine self.
Your humble servant,
Indira Gopi Devi dasi,
Pune (ISKCON NVCC)
