Dear Spiritual Father,
Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Seeking blessings on your Vyāsa-pūjā.
Reflecting on the 10 years I have gradually grown under your shelter and guidance, it is indeed like child grows in care of his father/parents. There has been love and care, pampering, attention, correcting, engaging and so much more all involved in bringing up child.
You have been always there for me. Concerned about my spiritual and material well being, frequently checking and instructing you consistently showered your love and care. You pampered me by allowing me to serve to my hearts content which ever increased my enthusiasm. You gave me attention, frequently interacting with me and waving at me when I was in the crowd. You patiently tolerated my so many mistakes, shortcomings and bodily inconveniences caused during serving you. You firmly yet gently corrected me when my actions were not in line with your mood and expectations. You never gave up on me forgiving my many tantrums. Having grown up you have thrown open many doors of engagement opportunity in serving yourself and thus Śrīla Prabhupāda being there to motivate and guide as required.
How much ever I do and whatever I do I will never be able to reciprocate enough for all that you have done for this fallen soul.
On this auspicious day praying at you lotus feet to keep me ever engaged in serving at your feet.
Your insignificant servant,
Vaṁśīdhara Viśala Dāsa