Report Alachua - New Raman Reti, United States of America, 2018
Mukundāṅghri Govinda Dāsa
Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my heartfelt and humble obeisances all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Warm greetings from New Raman Reti Dham Alachua Florida this is your disciple Mukundangri Govinda Das (Muki). How are you? I have been keeping updated through Facebook and disciples on your whereabouts. You have been on my mind and constant prayers. This years Vyasa Puja celebration in Alachua was organized by myself, my uncle Premananda Gaura Rico and Rasa Manjari Devi Dasi. This was the first time I had taken the service as treasurer and handling the fundraising. I made a goal of $1500.00 and by your mercy we raised over $2,000.00! With those donations we organized a great festival with amazing Prasadam and invited the community, and all your God brothers and sisters. We got to hear personal stories and how you personally inspire all of them. I was in the kitchen mostly but the one I got to hear one story by Acutya Nanda Prabhu and about the time you shot the 18 ft cobra peaking through the grass from far away. Maybe Krsna wanted me to hear that story, showing me that by your mercy you will blow up the poisonous snake like tendency from me. Everyone left so satisfied and so you know we took care of all the guests nicely just how you have exemplified. I believe we had approximately 400 devotees attend this year and your God brother and sisters were seated and served first. I printed a 24in by 36in picture of you seated with a beautiful frame from the donations but now there is discussion on where the picture should go. Devotees have been glorifying my service this year but all I can think of is how much more I can and could have done to serve you and Srila Prabhupada better. I give all the credit to you Gurumaharaj. This year is the first time in 5 years that Jahnavi and I did not go to India to personally see and serve you. Lately I've been putting a lot of my energy into finishing part of my education in physical therapy and rehabilitation with a specialization in Neurology. I plan to visit as soon as I am finished. Currently I am helping Manoram Prabhu organize and strategize a men's retreat leaded by Anuttama Prabhu this October in New Vrindhavan. They want to attract ISKCON 25 - 35 year old men. Can you give any suggestions for this event on how we can attract them to come or workshops we can offer? Your disciples in New Raman Reti are planning on having monthly programs to improve our service to you and give you more reports. Please bless us so we can better serve you and Srila Prabhupada. We all miss you dearly and look forward to seeing you. If I can serve in any other way please let me know. With all my heart, Your servant Mukundanghri Govinda Dasa (Muki)
