Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Please accept my humble obeisances.
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
Dearest Guru Mahārāja, I bow at your divine lotus feet, which are my eternal shelter and guiding light. Your boundless mercy and dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission have transformed my life. You have taught us the meaning of selfless service.
Your life is an extraordinary testament to unwavering faith, limitless compassion, and unshakable determination. Despite physical challenges, your spirit remains indomitable, inspiring us all to continue serving with enthusiasm and conviction. You embody the mood of Śacīnandana Gaurahari—ever merciful, ever loving, and always engaged in delivering the fallen souls.
As a token of my devotion, I mentally offer my heart in service to your divine mission. May my thoughts, words, and actions align with your instructions.
One of your teachings that deeply impacted me is your emphasis on reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. You often remind us that we must read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books in order to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness effectively.
Guru Mahārāja, you have accepted me as your dīkṣā disciple due to your causeless mercy. Without much effort I got initiated last year. It’s only because of your mercy. You gave darśana to all of Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa devotees by attending the ‘Kīrtana Ruci 2024’ virtually. We booked the venue saying it’s a wedding function. You immediately asked, “So where is the bride and groom?” I admired your thoughtfulness about the surakṣā.
Through your tireless service, countless people have found shelter in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your global preaching, book distribution, temple projects, and initiatives such as the TOVP and Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā have strengthened the foundation of Lord Caitanya’s movement, fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision.
Your mission is clear: to bring Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy to every town and village, to establish strong communities of devotees, and to build the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment. Your determination to fulfill these goals inspires us all to do our part.
Whenever I have faced spiritual challenges—whether in my chanting, my service, or my personal life—your teachings have been my strength. Your unwavering determination despite health challenges teaches me that no obstacle is too great when one is surrendered to Guru and Kṛṣṇa.
Guru Mahārāja, I pray for your blessings so that I may overcome my weaknesses and serve with sincerity and dedication. Please grant me the strength to chant purely, the intelligence to serve wisely, and the humility to always remain your servant. I pray that I may become a small instrument in your divine service.
Currently I am serving as a KKC teacher, doing English to Tamil translation services for KIHE, and conducting a program to glorify our beloved Guru Mahārāja on every Ekādaśī under the guidance of HG Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu.
I offer my humble obeisances to the entire guru-paramparā. My beloved Guru Mahārāja, may I always remain under your shelter.
vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ
All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Your servant,
Susilā Sasirekhā Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa