His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaja Vyas Puja 2021 offering
Hare Krishna my dear spiritual father and Gurudeva. Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to your holiness.
As the date of your Vyas Puja comes near, I was getting nervous whether I will have the taste of writing you a homage. Similar situation was last year when I wrote the homage after the deadline. However, after hearing your Srimad Bhagavatam class today I felt very encouraged. Also, I was reading Srimad Bhagavatam today where Srila Prabhupada writes that the reciprocation of sound vibration of the lord “tapa” by Brahmaji can be considered as an example of the gold standard that the disciple needs to follow his spiritual master.
On the day of your birthday, which is celebrated by disciples as Vyas Puja, I want to offer you my sincerity and endeavor towards the mission of Lord Caitanya and pledge my efforts towards your instructions. I have seen examples where devotees have relished the taste of the Holy Name and Srimad Bhagavatam just being attached to your service. And for the next one year, until your next Vyas Puja, I want to try to emulate your footsteps of dedication towards your spiritual master His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
In this vyas puja Guru Maharaj, I request you to give me the taste of serving you and not take your blessings for granted. In this heart which is dry as far as guru bhakti is concerned, I wish to create an oasis with green shoots of guru seva sprouting up.
Wishing you good heath to carry on the mission of Srila Prabhupada,
Your spiritual son and servant,
Abhirama Guru Das
(together with your spiritual daughter HG Mangala Mathura Devi Dasi and your spiritual grandson bhakta Dhruva)
17th April, 2021
Balaramdesh – Kingdom of Bahrain.
