Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your Lotus Feet! All Glories to You and Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Dearest Guru Mahārāja, My beloved spiritual father savior of the fallen souls and well-wisher of the entire universe.
I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to write to You on the auspicious day of Your appearance. On this very special and auspicious occasion with Your appearance came a ray of hope for all the unfortunate jīvas like myself, struggling hopelessly in the vicelike grip of Māyā, of continuous pain and suffering and repeated birth and death. Kindly accept this attempt as I am trying to praise Your qualities and activities. I often think about where I would be without You and Your disciples.
Wish You a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā with sincere and intense prayer to Śrī Śrī Kṛṣṇa for this special day. But the time since then has been full of realizations and new spiritual experiences due to Your blessings. Keeping You in the center of my life, each day I can feel how Your causeless mercy flows unconditionally in the upkeep of my devotional service. I am thankful to Lord Kṛṣṇa, who has mercifully sent You as my master and savior.
In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, I find solace in the shelter of your spiritual guidance. Your teachings have been a constant source of strength, and your example of unwavering faith and devotion has been a guiding light on my spiritual journey.
I am writing with a heavy heart to share that my beloved mother Her Grace Ratirūpiṇī Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī is currently undergoing a tough time with her health. In the face of uncertainty and distress, your blessings and protection have been a comforting presence. Your spiritual strength, compassion, and prayers have provided a shield of grace around my mother, and I am eternally grateful for your care and concern.
Your selfless dedication to the well-being of your disciples extends beyond the spiritual realm, and it is evident in the prayers and blessings you bestow upon those in need. Your transcendental influence has brought solace to our hearts, assuring us that even in the darkest hours, the shelter of the spiritual master is a sanctuary of divine love and protection.
brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva
guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja
On this occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude for your continuous support and prayers during this challenging period. Your preaching and regular messages has provided strength and resilience to my family, especially my ailing mother. I am confident that with your blessings, her health will be restored, and we will navigate through these trying times with faith and surrender to the will of the Supreme Lord.
In the midst of life’s challenges, I find solace in witnessing the progress and well-being of my dear brother Param under your spiritual guidance through the opportunity he had to serve you while you were visiting the US. His ability to manage his life independently is a testament to the transformative power of blessing. I am grateful for the positive changes you have brought into his life, and I seek your continued blessings for his continued growth and well-being.
Furthermore, I express my heartfelt gratitude for the overall health, both mental and physical, of my family. Your blessings have been instrumental in creating an atmosphere of harmony and well-being in our home. In your service, we strive to maintain good health, both individually and collectively, as we dedicate ourselves to pleasing the Lord.
In my own journey, I find myself feeling a bit lost and in need of your guidance to navigate the complexities of life. Your disciples and teachings have been a compass, guiding me towards the path of self-realization and devotion. I humbly request your continued guidance to steer me through the challenges and uncertainties that every day, presents.
At the same time, I want to express my deep gratitude for the profound impact you’ve had on my life. I am thankful for the spiritual progress I’ve made under your tutelage. Your teachings have shaped my perspective, and I am grateful for the positive changes they have brought about in my life. I recognize that my current state of well-being is a reflection of your compassion and blessing.
May your lotus feet continue to be the refuge for those in distress, and may your boundless compassion shine as a beacon of hope for all your disciples. I humbly seek your blessings for my mother’s recovery, the well-being of my father and brother, guidance for my own spiritual journey.
Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja! All glories to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Your sincerely indebted daughter,
Kṛṣṇa-mohinī Gopī Devī Dāsī