nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe
My Dear Spiritual Father,
Please accept my respectful obeisance unto the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious occasion of your 75th Vyāsa-pūjā day. Although being a most unqualified disciple of yours I take this opportunity to glorify some of your infinite qualities for my own purification. Although It’s easy to count the droplets in the sea but to count your unlimited Vaiṣṇava qualities is not as easy. Guru Mahārāja, you are embodiment of limitless compassion, and to describe that through some words is just not possible for a fallen soul like me. Hence Caitanya-caritāmṛta says, which is just best suits to you, is
yāṅra citte kṛṣṇa-premā karaye udaya
tāṅra vākya, kriyā, mudrā vijñeha nā bujhaya
“Even the most learned man cannot understand the words, activities and symptoms of a person situated in love of Godhead.”
Dear Guru Mahārāja, Your heart is completely filled with Gaura-prema and the same nectarian love, you have never stopped to give away to the whole world even at the amidst of great physical difficulties, so that the heart of people which are continuously burning in the fire of material hankering, can get solace. Hence, I say,
“Victory flag Of Prabhupāda, in pride unfurled,
Associate of Lord Caitanya, in the spiritual world.
You bring life to the living dead,
Lord Caitanya’s message, by your words spread”.
Because of you Guru Mahārāja, all the devotees in ISKCON, getting life and inspiration in bhakti, including me. You have taken our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda instruction so close to your heart, that you never forget those instructions even for a second and thus showing the world, how to stay determined in Spiritual Master’s instruction. You are my only source of inspiration Guru Mahārāja. Hence, I say,
“Spiritual health nourished by your words,
A beacon of wisdom, like singing birds.
Imagining a spiritual journey without your guide,
Impossible, unimaginable, without you by our side”.
Despite of so many obstacles, Guru Mahārāja you have travelled different countries, and also within India so many cities to deliver and inspire people to take up devotional service, the only solution for all problem of the living entities. In the past couple of months, you have inaugurated footprints of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu in many places and many temples around India and thus gave an incomparable opportunity for all fallen conditioned soul to practice bhakti. You never fail to reciprocate with devotees. Hence, I say
Oases in the desert, temples arise,
In the material world, a sacred surprise.
Amidst physical trials, a resilient soul,
Never missing a day, Gaura-kathā’s scroll.
In this year, amidst challenges vast,
Temples bloom, a spiritual contrast.
Fulfilling Prabhupāda’s desires, so profound,
An ideal disciple, in challenges found.
Since last year, because in change in Job and Job Location, I have been bereft of direct devotee association and staying in very remote area of Rajasthan where there is no temple, but by your grace here I am trying to preach in a very small scale and trying to distribute Śrīla Prabhupāda books (I have sent you a separate preaching Report, with Small PPT presentation). Only by your blessings this marathon (2023) I was able to distribute 311 Bg, 7 SB sets and 4 CC sets and nearly 123 small books.
On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, my humble prayer unto you, that; you please continue to give your blessings and mercy so that I can assist you in fulfilling the desire of dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda. Gurudeva, you know perfectly well that at every step of my devotional life I commit so many mistakes for which I seek forgiveness unto you, and being a conditioned soul I have so many flaws and shortcomings, Which I am working on to rectify and without your causeless mercy it’s impossible to overcome those. Although I am fully imperfect, but still you are mercifully teaching me, allowing me to continue service to the Supreme Lord and his dear devotees; and never belittling me. Dear Gurudeva kindly bestow your mercy upon me to overcome all these hurdles and let me be fixed in service at your lotus feet. Hence, I pray to you
On this sacred day, Vyāsa-pūjā’s grace,
I humbly bow, with devotion embrace.
Bhakti, a journey, by Guru Mahārāja’s blessing,
In Śrīla Jayapatākā’s mercy, I’m confessing.
Incomplete is my service without your guide,
In your shelter, my devotion’s waves ride.
Taptakāñcana, a fallen soul amiss,
Seeking forgiveness, in heartfelt bliss.
Mistakes, like shadows, in devotion’s dance,
I stumble, seeking your merciful glance.
75 years, a luminous journey’s arc,
In Jayapatākā’s mercy, I embark.
Guru Mahārāja, forgive my flawed devotion,
A disciple’s plea, a heartfelt emotion.
Your blessings, the essence, in each endeavor,
On this Vyāsa-Pūjā, your mercy I treasure.
At the end, I pray to their Lordship, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva Bhagavān and dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda that they give their most precious valuable blessings to you and a healthy long life.
Your’s Lowly Servant,
Taptakāñcana Gauracandra Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
Māyāpur, India
Current Location: Rajasthan