Dear Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my most respectful pranams at your lotus feet. All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
On this auspicious occasion of your 74th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my humble homage to you, a great soul who has dedicated his life in spreading the teachings of Lord Caitanya to all corners of the world. You are a true spiritual warrior who has carried the mission of your beloved spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, with unwavering dedication and love.
Your deep devotion and unshakeable faith in your spiritual master is evident in the way you live your life, and your one glance has the power to purify even the most hardened heart. Your unwavering commitment to the teachings of Lord Caitanya is truly inspirational, and your tireless efforts in building the magnificent Temple of Vedic Planetarium in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur is a testament to your deep love for Lord Caitanya and his teachings. Despite facing numerous health challenges, you have never faltered in your commitment to spreading the message of Lord Caitanya and have traveled tirelessly to Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, the United States and several parts of India to share the teachings of Lord Caitanya and have opened many ISKCON Centers.
It is amazing to see how you are organizing and leading large-scale preaching programs and festivals, such as the Gaura Pūrṇimā festival in Māyāpur, India, which attracts tens of thousands of devotees from around the world each year. Your extensive services also include writing and publishing numerous books on various aspects of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, including translations of important Vedic texts and commentaries on the teachings of the founder Acharya of ISKCON, Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Your completion of the Bhakti-vaibhava certificate despite these challenges is a true testament to your unwavering commitment to the spiritual path and your deep love for Lord Kṛṣṇa. With so many disciples around the world you are taking out time to give daily evening classes, which is an unstoppable nectar for all disciples.
Your pastimes with your beloved spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, are an inspiration to us all. You were privileged to be a personal servant to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and your devotion and love for him were evident in all that you did. You took great care of him and were always eager to serve him in any way possible. Your love and devotion to Śrīla Prabhupāda was a shining example to all who had the privilege of knowing you.
Guru Mahārāja, you have had many wonderful pastimes with your beloved spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda and I remember one of the pastimes when you were a young devotee, known for your tireless efforts in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda. One of the most cherished memories is of a time when Śrīla Prabhupāda was visiting the newly established ISKCON center in Los Angeles. You were assigned the task of cleaning the bathroom in the room where Śrīla Prabhupāda was staying. You were thrilled to be given such an important service, and worked hard to make sure that the bathroom was spotless. When Śrīla Prabhupāda entered the room and saw the bathroom, he was so pleased that he personally thanked you and gave you a big smile.
Your devotion and love for your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, are an inspiration for all of us. With this inspiration of yours and with your countless blessings, I am also learning and trying to serve at ISKCON temple Dvārakā, New Delhi, as a full time devotee from the last five years. I sincerely pray at your lotus feet that please bless me so that I can continue to serve in this mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda till my last breath for your pleasure.
Dear Guru Mahārāja, on this auspicious day of your 74th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my most respectful obeisances and respects to you. May your unwavering commitment to the teachings of Lord Caitanya continue to inspire us all and may your tireless efforts in spreading the message of Lord Caitanya be blessed and glorified for all time to come.
Your unworthy Servant,
Tuṣṭa Gaura Dāsa
President secretary and BBT Manager
ISKCON Dwarka, New Delhi.