oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
Śrila Guru Mahārāja , Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrila Prabhupāda.
Śrila Guru Mahārāja, I am not qualified to glorify you and write about your extraordinary life and spiritual journey. This is my humble attempt to purify myself.
Śrila Guru Mahārāja, Your unwavering dedication to sharing the teachings of Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu and inspiring countless individuals is a testament to your profound spiritual realization.
Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, Your innovative outreach programs have brought joy and spiritual growth to many, and your literary contributions have made sacred texts more accessible. Your determination in the face of health challenges is a remarkable demonstration of strength and resilience.
Śrila Guru Mahārāja, Your tireless efforts have built bridges between communities and cultures, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations. It is truly a blessing to learn from your example and strive to follow in your footsteps.
Śrila Guru Mahārāja, Please accept my humble respects and gratitude for your boundless compassion and spiritual guidance. On this Vyāsa-pūjā day, I humbly pray to the Supreme Lord, if he desires so may your life and teachings continue to illuminate the path for all who seek spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Śrila Guru Mahārāja, I humbly request your blessings, Your Holiness, that I may continue to walk the path of spirituality with faith and devotion, and that your pastimes may inspire me to serve others with love and compassion. May your blessings be upon me and upon all who seek to follow in your footsteps.
Your humble disciple
Kṛṣṇa Gaurakiśora Dāsa
Minneapolis, MN, USA