Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, savior of the whole world!
On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Aṣṭa Sakhis, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva and Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and long life.
By establishing ISKCON, Śrīla Prabhupāda, declared war on māyā. As the saṅkīrtana General of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement, Your Holiness, in spite of various difficulties, continue to play a leading role in that war. The steadfast determination of Your Holiness in pushing forward with the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda is absolutely amazing, however it is no wonder as you are transcendentally situated in your service. It is tremendously inspiring to see and learn from your Holiness’ life and actions, how to continue with our devotional service, come what may. Furthermore, Your Holiness has practically demonstrated that, with determination, nothing can be a stumbling block in our devotional service. My daily prayer is that I too should get at least an aota of determination like my spiritual master so that I can make progress in my spiritual life.
Yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo yasyāprasādān na gatiḥ kuto ‘pi – I pray that my miniscule services please your Holiness, that is my only hope.
Humbly requesting for your blessings,
I remain,
Your servant,
Govardhana Giri Dāsa
Chief Editor, Bhagavad-Darśanam