Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja-jī
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Today, I find myself in a divine world only due to the efforts and mercy of HG Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu-jī. By his blessings, I received initiation from His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja. I am eternally grateful to our śikṣā-guru, HG Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu-jī.
I never imagined I would have such a great spiritual master in my life. But by a divine miracle, I have been accepted by HH Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja. I do not have the qualifications to properly glorify our Guru Mahārāja, who has traveled the world tirelessly, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness, despite serious health challenges.
Even while confined to a wheelchair and enduring immense physical pain, he remains ever eager to serve Kṛṣṇa and fulfill the desire of Śrīla Prabhupāda. He is so merciful that he gives initiation to fallen souls like me. I feel deeply fortunate to have received the shelter of such a spiritual master.
Guru Mahārāja, please forgive the sins and offenses I continue to commit in my daily life. Please grant me shelter at your lotus feet. I am a fallen soul, and only by your merciful desire can I make advancement in bhakti.
Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely assure you that I will do my best to rise to your expectations by following in your divine footsteps throughout my life.
Hare Kṛṣṇa
Your humble servant,
Avatārasāra Gaura dāsa