Hare Krishna,
All glory to Guru Maharaj on his auspicious appearance day!!
As the founder acharya of ISKCON and a senior member of its Governing Body Commission, the feat achieved by you is incomprehensible. You have thousands of disciples across the world including many eminent personalities from all walks of life who consider themselves fortunate to have your association. You have taught us not only with your words but also through your actions. Your dedication towards spreading Krishna consciousness and fulfilling the will of your guru in spite of all the challenging conditions is extremely inspiring. Selfishness and ego which have become the new norm of society have not even touched you. Your simplicity, modesty, kindness, chastity, and bhakti are unmatchable. Your infinite knowledge and hard work led to the construction of Sridham Mayapur Temple in a grand style. Thereafter you managed so many temples in such a smooth and peaceful way, showing your great management skills. Your indomitable willpower motivates us to follow your teachings in the right spirit. You are the torchbearer who is empowered by Lord Krishna to help the fallen souls to return to their eternal home.
Born in an affluent American family in 1949, you gave up worldly comforts and dedicated your life to the Hare Krishna movement in 1968. Srila Prabhupada assigned the work of preaching Krishna consciousness which has been carried out consistently by you with an untiring spirit for the last 50 years. Being a proven upholder of Gaudiya Vaishnava Siddhanta, you have contributed enormously to ISKCON and to the world at large. Even in this health condition you have continued with your work and traveling to preach to us. We the people of Dhanbad recently had the auspicious opportunity to welcome Guru Maharaj and receive his mercy. It was truly a mesmerizing experience and you were kind enough to bless us with your presence.
We are sinful souls praying for mercy in your lotus feet. May Sri Krishnachandra continue to bless us through you and you continue to accomplish your works with ease. May your glory increase day by day in the world and you reach more and more people and bestow them the jewel of Krishna bhakti.
-Kusumangi Indulekha Devi Dasi( Diksha) , Dhanbad, India