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Vyāsa-pūjā 2025

Sukīrti Hariṇī Devī Dāsī (Sydney - Australia)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva!

Wishing you a happy Kṛṣṇa conscious birthday, dear Gurudeva!

All glories to your auspicious appearance day. I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Aṣṭa-sakhī, Gaura-Nitāi, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, Nṛsiṁhadeva, and all our guru-paramparās to protect and bless you.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude for the boundless mercy you have bestowed upon all of us. You embody Śrīla Prabhupāda’s love, dedication, and vision, tirelessly carrying forward his mission despite all challenges. Your life is a testament to unwavering devotion, sacrifice, and service. You have taken Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions to heart, dedicating yourself fully to spreading the holy names and uplifting souls across the world.

Your compassion knows no bounds. Whether through book distribution, temple projects, or inspiring thousands through your classes and kīrtanas, you are constantly engaged in delivering people from material suffering. Despite personal health challenges, you continue to preach with undiminished enthusiasm, teaching us that true service transcends bodily limitations. Your determination gives me the strength to persevere in my own spiritual journey.

This year, I have taken small yet meaningful steps to strengthen my sādhana. I have made it a practice to listen to your lectures attentively, take notes, and regularly revise them. My śikṣā-gurus—Ānandamaya Gopīnātha Dāsa, Saṅkīrtana Narottama Dāsa, and Śrīguru Bhakti Devī Dāsī—have been guiding and supporting me on this path, making my journey easier. I sincerely desire to receive your personal darśana this year and seek your mercy. Please bless me in this endeavor.

By your inspiration, my husband, Surendrakumāra, has been chanting regularly since receiving your darśana last year. He also joins me in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes. Our children, Deaisu (11) and Suhan (6), have also begun chanting and are attending Jagannātha Pāṭhaśālā under the guidance of Ānandamaya Gopīnātha Dāsa. As a family, we aspire to serve your mission together.

Guru Mahārāja, I feel deeply unqualified, yet by your mercy, I have had the opportunity to serve in ISKCON. Whatever little service I can offer is only by your blessings. Please allow me to serve your mission in a way that pleases you and keeps me always connected to the divine shelter of your lotus feet.

On this Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray for one thing:
Please bless me with sincerity in following your instructions, cultivating humility, and developing unshakable faith in Lord Caitanya’s mission. May I always assist you in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and dedicate my life to the propagation of the holy names.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for everything. I remain eternally indebted to you.

Your most fallen daughter,
Sukīrti Hāriṇī Devī Dāsī