Ever engaged in Lord Caitanya’s service,
Taking His message across the globe;
Soaring above all stalwarts, he stands,
Dwarfing them with his purity.
Always a fool before his master,
Prabhupāda’s word, his life and soul;
Never any personal motive,
His arms outstretched to rescue
Conditioned souls caught in the material whirlpool;
Discerning milk from water,
Swan-like, he distinguishes soul from body,
Never forgetting every jāva’s eternal position.
Forgiving the fallen, giving them another chance to serve,
Taking all comers and expertly fanning
The spark of their devotion to a blazing fire
Of attachment to serve the Supreme Lord.
Encouraging the weaker ones,
Enthusing all with his warm compassion,
Subtly assuring his children of his eternal protection.
Completely devoid of envy, false ego and lust,
Engaging his mind and intelligence in Kṛṣṇa’s service;
Equipoised through all dualities,
Depending on Kṛṣṇa at every step,
Body and self-surrendered at His lotus feet.
Striving to keep Prabhupāda’s ship afloat
Even in the stormiest sea
Śrīla Ācāryapāda, our able captain,
Embodiment of all good qualities,
Dearmost servant of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava.
Paying my most humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet and making this feeble attempt to glorify you, beloved spiritual master, I pray that I will continue to receive your mercy and engage in your service.
Your unworthy servant eternally,
Cāmarī Devī Dāsī