Vyāsa-pūjā 2018

Dearest Gurumaharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Gurudev, you are my only savior and this past year, I have realized this a little better. I’m foolish and unable to glorify you properly, I would first like to express my gratitude for anyway, always accepting even my fault ridden attempts of service so kindly. I am engaged in blissful service of the Lord despite my severe incompetency only because of your mercy Gurudev. Your mercy upon me is my only real fortune – I have faith but hope to realize this truth in totality someday. All the inspiring stories of stalwart Vaishnavas of the past – Ramanujacharya, Madhvacarya and so many others, we feel we are witnessing the same being present during your pastimes here. My father regularly reminds me that we are very fortunate to be present at the same time on this planet as you. Every one of your quotes is a guiding beacon, every pastime of yours is a lesson for us. I am grateful to Nityananda prabhu for so kindly allowing us to be in your presence and experience His mercy from you.

Gurudev, I have been faced with several situations the past year, and your mercy has allowed me to make responsible Krsna conscious choices. I pray to Krishna to increase my attachment to your lotus feet and towards your service. The past year, the services my family has rendered has increased by your mercy. We were able to attach my online Bhakti Vriksha and Bhaktivedanta club programs to the local ISKCON Sri Sri Jagannath Mandir. Your instructions are guiding us and when we even as much attempt to try to follow it, we see success – this is proof that we are NOT the doers but are instruments in your divine hands. Gurumaharaj, I am extremely disappointed that I have not been able to deliver the app service in time. But you kindly blessed me to encourage me. Despite my failure, you encourage me so lovingly, I can never fathom the unlimited nature of your mercy. I am chanting Lord Nityananda’s 12 names everyday, specifically for the app. Your disciples, secretaries and my family who are also your disciples keep me encouraged and engaged in your service. So, I feel your mercy on me constantly. I pray to Krishna that I can give up material desires, so I can serve Your Divine Grace with single minded determination and no distraction.

I beg to Narasimha Dev to kindly protect Your health, we worship Him regularly for you Gurudev. I beg for forgiveness for your physical body suffering my sins could have caused – it’s not forgivable but I am attempting extra rounds and prayers to purify myself in order to help your health Gurudev. I beg at your lotus feet to kindly keep me engaged in your service under all circumstances eternally.

Your humble servant,
Sulakshana Gopi Devi Dasi