mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam
Dear Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
The world in the past year went through a major turmoil and all I can only say is how wonderful it is to have a spiritual master like you. With so much disturbance going around, you alleviated us with Lord Chaitanya's Nectarian pastimes.
Gurudeva you travel around the world to spread the glories of the Lord. Your constant efforts to develop Sri Mayapur Dham in spite of obstacles is most inspiring. There are no words to describe the unlimited mercy you show towards your God-brothers' disciples. Seeing this softens my heart.
By your mercy, in the past one year I was able to transcribe close to 30+ vani of yours, also I got the opportunity to serve at your office.
I beg you to please forgive me of all the offences I have committed - knowingly and unknowingly - unto your lotus feet and give me the strength and intelligence to continue in the devotional service. Please bless this fallen soul.
On your auspicious appearance day, today, I would like to beg for your mercy so that I am able to follow your instructions in dedicating this life in yours and Krishna's service.
All glories to your lotus feet!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Your most insignificant servant,
Subhadra Shubhangi Devi Dasi