Hare krishna to my most loving spiritual father. All glories to you on your appearance day!
Srila gurudev, the change you have created in my life is something I can never measure. From the very beginning you established your position as a loving spiritual father and this compassion of yours manifests in so many different ways.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu only had one goal, to spread love of godhead to all the fallen souls. Mahaprabhu did this whole- heartedly. Being lord Chaitanyas sankirtan warrior ,you have also embibed this mood with complete humility.
They say a moments association with a saintly personality can change your life forever. Being someone tasked with the multiple responsibilities you have to fulfil, one would think that for us fallen jivas, it would be difficult to obtain your association. On the contrary however,you make time for us on a daily basis, accepting whatever small offerings we present to you with such gratitude. As your spiritual children every one of us can sense the individual surplus of your love and care. This is what keeps me inspired in my practice of Krishna consciousness. The bond between disciple and spiritual master is one of purity that can never be tainted.
I pray that I can always please you and be engaged in your service!
Your fallen spiritual daughter
Divya-Shakti (aspiring disciple, South Africa)