nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe
My dear Gurudev,
please accept my humble obeissance at Your lotus feet! All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
I am so fortunate to hear about You glories from Your disciples on our JSSS meetings and it makes me always more enthusiastic to serve You. I cannot even imagine how deeply You have influenced and encouraged devotees all around the world during this challenging time. I heard with tears in my eyes how much devotees were suffering before, especially in western countries, and now they are, by Your mercy and care, thriving in their devotional lives. Your daily Caitanya-līlā classes with after-class home visits feed us with the nectar of Lord Gaurāṅga’s pastimes and keep us to feel as one big family. It is very inspiring to see how devotees are trying to make You various offerings as a reciprocation for Your love and care. I am very grateful that You are trying to connect with everyone of us by any possible means to keep us in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and appreciate that You are very personal with each of us encouraging us to progress further from the place where we are. As part of Māyāpur community I remember how precious it was when You arranged the Zoom meeting with the members of Māypur community and spoke with each of us. At that time it was very bright moment. Thank You very much for that!
Thank You also for inspiration and guidance how to do various vratas like during Puruṣottama month, Kārtik, Bhīṣma-pañcaka and arrangement that we could do them collectively, with other devotees, which made them more accessible.
I know that You are very pleased when we are happy in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and I can say that I am very happy in Kṛṣṇa consciousness when I can help You somehow to spread the mission of Lord Caitanya.
I pray to Lord Nṛsimhadeva that He will protect You and hope that I will be Your worthy spiritual son.
Thank You very much, Gurudev!
Seeking Your blessings
Your sheltered diciple Peter Hropko, serving in Māyāpur Tourism Department
