My dear spiritual father Srila Jayapataka swami Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my humble and prostrated obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, all glories to your divine grace.
I am in no way worthy enough or qualified to honour your divine grace on this auspicious occasion of Vyasa puja celebration.
Thus I consider myself very fortunate to be given this opportunity to submit my homage at your lotus feet. Thank you so much Guru Maharaj.
You are an ocean of causeless mercy for all of us, all your disciples. Without your mercy I would never have been initiated. You have given me your hand to latch on from being drowned in the ocean of material world. For me my initiation was a miracle that happened in my life, for which I am ever grateful to your divine grace.
I pray and beg for your continued mercy and blessings. Please take me out from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge and truth. I am still struggling Gurumaharaj. Please guide me to be worthy of your compassion, your loving attention, and your instructions.
Gurumaharaj ji, you are a born leader always leading from the front otherwise how could ISKCON the gift of Srila Prabhupad grow in a magnificent manner to such huge proportions as it is today, spread all over the world, saving and securing the fallen and conditioned souls guiding them to the Lotus feet of Supreme Lord Krishna.
You are an example of a true fighter, fighting against all odds until the
victory is yours. Never giving up. Covid-19 being the latest example. It shows your unwavering grit and determination to overcome all sorts of troubles and obstacles in order to fulfil Srila Prabhupada's wishes and spread Krishna consciousness.No wonder Srila Prabhupada gave you the name Jayapataka "the Victory Flag".
Inspite of your health issues you continue to inspire by your personal example and motivate everyone through your wonderful lectures, through your question and answer sessions and other programmes. We all seek and desire your valuable association.
All of us love and care for you deeply. We pray for your good health and long life. You are a saintly soul dedicated fully in the service of humanity. Your "Food for Life" a very successful food relief charity program has fed over six billion people. It is really incredible.
By giving us the Bhakti-Vrksa programs you are instrumental in steadily transforming the world to live happily in Krishna consciousness.
It's said Lord often uses His pure devotees to set examples in the material world. Srila Prabhupada's struggle to establish ISKCON and your struggle Gurumaharaj ji are classic examples. With all the physical impediments you are eagerly continuing to serve Srila Prabhupada and also for our benefit, by travelling all over the world and preaching.
So Lord Krishna is showing to the whole world that, His pure devotees face and withstand extreme physical difficulties, yet remain faithful and not giving up serving the Lord and His mission.
I am proud and happy to be your disciple. Last but not the least, I request you Gurumaharaj ji to pardon all my apradhas and mistakes. Please bless me to be a worthy disciple and also for steady progress in Krishna consciousness.
Once again my humble obeisances at your Lotus feet and thank you Gurumaharaj for everything.
Your humble and insignificant servant.
Deva Deva Gaura das(PB Devidasan)(diksa)
Krishna Katha Desh, Doha,Qatar.