Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
This year we are celebrating your 129th appearance anniversary. Because of your purity and
determination, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has spread to every corner of the world. In the
purport to Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 7.164 you stated, “The Gosvāmīs not only engaged in writ-
ing books but also constructed temples, because both are needed for preaching work.” You wrote
that both the distribution of books and the construction of temples should continue side by side,
on parallel lines.
In the next few days, on the auspicious occasion of Rāma-navamī, we will be celebrating the
twenty-seventh anniversary of your ISKCON Delhi, and the fifty-second anniversary of Śrī Śrī
Rādhā-Pārtha-sārathi. It will also be marking the first anniversary brahmotsava of the last ever
temple inaugurated by your dear spiritual son, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Mahārāja,
at Rohini, New Delhi.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you spent considerable time in Delhi. Residing at the Rādhā-Dāmodara
temple in Vrindavan, you regularly traveled to Delhi to get your books published and to distrib-
ute them. As you did not have enough funds, you would travel from Mathurā to Delhi in a third-
class compartment. After establishing ISKCON in the West, you returned to India to preach to
the Indians who had forgotten their Vedic culture. Your vision of Delhi focused on the fact that
Delhi was the most important city in Asia. According to Tejas Prabhu, who was president of the
Delhi temple until 1976, “Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted to do programs every week in different parts
of Delhi. Prabhupāda kept increasing his desire to have temples in Delhi from eight to eighteen
centers! He wanted influential people to be invited to these programs.”
Śrīla Prabhupāda, due to your causeless mercy, we have almost achieved the target you gave
us. During the 1975–77 period, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Mahārāja went with you to
many locations to obtain land for temples. After a long struggle, we obtained a very significant
piece of land in South Delhi. Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Pārtha-sārathi were first installed by you at Ananda
Niketan, in a rented facility. Later, They were moved to another rented house in Bengali Market.
Finally, a beautiful temple was built for the pleasure of Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Pārtha-
sārathi, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, and Śrī Śrī Sītā-Rāma-Lakṣmaṇa-Hanumān. This project was inaugu-
rated on Rāma-navamī 1998 by the late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who praised you
and your movement.
Then we obtained a second temple in Punjabi Bagh. This temple has also attracted thousands
to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Gradually, your movement went on expanding, and ten temples were
opened in different locations. Currently we have six major temples under construction.
Presently, we have temples under construction at Kurukshetra, Dwarka, Ghaziabad, and two
other locations. By your causeless mercy and the inspirational leadership of His Holiness Gopal
Krishna Goswami, devotees of Delhi NCR achieved the target you gave – that of constructing
temples in New Delhi, gradually, growing from eight to eighteen!
Often, devotees are amazed by the number of temples we have in Delhi. All this has become
possible only due to your purity and the tapasya you performed in this city. This tapasya was fur-
ther developed by the labor of love undertaken by His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami.
By your mercy, the devotees of ISKCON Delhi distributed more than 6.74 lacs mahā big books
throughout the year, standing second in the world in book distribution and also during the book
marathon!
Nearly fifty new bhaktas joined us as resident devotees. They distributed 56,000 mahā big
books, including 125 Bhāgavatam sets and Caitanya-caritāmṛta sets on the road during your Decem-
ber book marathon. We are so inspired by these results that we have called our new bhakta pro-
gram at ISKCON Delhi the saṅkīrtana devotee training program!
We have now started active college preaching programs across Delhi, including regular pro-
grams at three of the premier global institutions: Delhi School of Economics, AIIMS, and IIT,
besides many of the nationally acclaimed colleges from Delhi University.
In Delhi University’s famed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium/Auditorium, nearly eight thousand
students took a pledge not to use drugs and other intoxicants before several luminaries in the
Udgaar Youth Festival, organized by the enthusiastic preachers of the ISKCON Youth Forum.
Every single festival at ISKCON Delhi was attended by a packed temple hall, auditorium, or
pandal, as the case may be.
Your communications team commendably ensured that the ambassadors of eight Latin Ameri-
can nations visited the temple together, and each of them went back, inspired by the grandeur
and purity of your ISKCON Delhi!
We are merely reaping the fruits of the seeds planted by you.
The much-lamented departure of the light of our lives and the life and soul of ISKCON’s activ-
ities in Delhi NCR, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami, on May 5th, 2024, has made us more
responsible, united, and committed in your service, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Under the able leadership
of His Holiness Guru Prasad Mahārāja, the entire team has ensured that we persist in “doing the
needful.”
The entire ISKCON Delhi is a memorial for His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Mahārāja
and his service to your divine lotus feet. He once remarked, “Don’t try to please me; try to please
Prabhupāda.”
In his last will he instructed us to work together under ISKCON’s ultimate managing
authority, the GBC, in the shelter of senior Vaiṣṇavas, and the entire yātrā – the more than eight-
thousand-strong congregation, the thousands of youths, the hundreds of social luminaries who
are well-wishers, the scores of brahmacārīs, and everyone else connected to this yātrā, seek your
blessings on this 129th Vyāsa-pūjā of Your Divine Grace. On this auspicious day we each beg you
for your mercy that we may continue to serve you with even more surrender and with complete
cooperation, organization, and intelligence.
Your Servants at ISKCON New Delhi, East of Kailash
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine
Grace!
On this sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees of ISKCON Nagpur, bow our
heads in gratitude for the boundless mercy you have showered upon us. We are nothing but tiny
sparks in the vast universe, yet through your compassion you gave us the shelter of Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s
holy name, the association of devotees, and the path of pure bhakti.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you left the comfort of Vrindavan and traveled across the world so that lost
souls like us could find meaning and purpose in our lives. What have we done to deserve such
mercy? We look at ourselves and see so many shortcomings, yet you continue to uplift us through
your books, your words, and your example. You have given us everything – Kṛṣṇa, His devotees,
His service – and asked for nothing in return except our sincerity and devotion.
We do not know how to serve you properly, but we pray that we may always hold tightly to
your instructions and try, in whatever little way we can, to assist in your mission. You taught us
that the greatest offering is the sincerity of the heart, and so, with all our limitations, we offer our
hearts to your service. Please bless us that we may always remember that we are simply instru-
ments in the hands of Śrī Guru and Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Nagpur is a small place in this vast world, but even here, your mercy has touched so many lives.
Devotees come together to chant, to hear, to serve, and to share what you gave us. Whatever little
we do is only by your grace. We pray that we may never take this mercy for granted.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we are your children, and we take shelter at your lotus feet. Please bless us
that we may always remain servants of your servants, humbly carrying forward the gift of Kṛṣṇa
consciousness that you so mercifully gave us. May we never forget that our true purpose in life is
to serve you, and through you, to serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa.
Your eternal servants,
The devotees of ISKCON Nagpur
Our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
My dear eternal spiritual grandfather, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda,
please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet on the auspicious occasion of your
Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.
As a person born in a Gujarati Hindu family I always knew Lord Kṛṣṇa, but you made me real-
ize that Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and instead of simply worshiping
Him, you taught us to love Him unconditionally and spread His message so that everyone can
go back home, back to Godhead. Śrīla Prabhupāda, you went through many hardships to spread
Kṛṣṇa consciousness so we could enjoy the bliss of kṛṣṇa-bhakti. You are the savior of all, and
you came to preach the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and to distribute and spread the holy
names in this age so that everyone could have a chance to get out of this material world. Śrīla
Prabhupāda, please always keep me at the shelter of your lotus feet.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we are about to complete our first year of serving in the new ISKCON
temple in Muskoka, Canada. It is your mercy that we are able to serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Muskoka
Īśvara in this Western world. I beg for your mercy so that we can follow in your footsteps and
make this little northern area fully Kṛṣṇa conscious. Please help me to progress in my sādhana and
services and protect me from anarthas.
I am always eternally indebted to you for showing me the way back to Godhead. Thank you,
Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Your humble servant,
Vyāsa Ācārya Dāsa
ISKCON Muskoka
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
All glories to Your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda! On this auspicious day of Vyāsa-pūjā, I
offer my humble obeisances at your lotus feet, expressing my deepest gratitude for your unparal-
leled mercy and guidance.
In the serene coastal town of Mombasa, where the Indian Ocean meets the African shores, your
teachings have illuminated the hearts of many. Through your books, lectures, and the establishing
of ISKCON centers, you have brought the light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to this part of the world.
I recall the first time I encountered your books. The words leaped off the pages, resonating
with a truth I had always sought. Your translations and purports opened the doors to a deeper
understanding of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, offering a clarity and wisdom that
transcends time and space.
Your unwavering commitment to spreading the holy names of Kṛṣṇa has inspired countless
souls in Mombasa to chant the mahā-mantra with sincerity. The simple yet profound practice of
chanting has brought peace and solace to many hearts, transforming lives and fostering a commu-
nity bound by devotion.
Your divine yātrā to Mombasa, on September 8–13, 1971, makes the place a dhāma (pilgrimage
site). At that time, you told Brahmānanda Prabhu, “Mombasa is Svargaloka now.” I feel your
words manifested in the form of the New Dvārakā-dhāma temple here. You also mentioned in a
letter written July 23, 1975, that there should be two temples in Mombasa. Now, by your divine
blessings, we have two fully fledged temples here, one in Ganjoni and the other near the Nyali
beach. We also have a Hare Krishna Community Center in the heart of Mombasa for the students’
preaching programs. Students also stay at the center.
I am particularly grateful for the establishing of ISKCON Mombasa. The temple has become
a sanctuary for devotees, a place where we gather to worship, learn, and grow together in Kṛṣṇa
consciousness. The festivals, prasādam, and kīrtanas – all are manifestations of your love and
mercy, nurturing our spiritual lives.
In moments of doubt and difficulty, your teachings have been a beacon of hope. The practice
of sādhana, the association of devotees, and the study of your books have provided strength and
direction. Your example of dedication and service continues to inspire me to strive for greater
devotion and humility.
As I offer this homage, I pray for your continued blessings. May I always remain under your
shelter, serving with sincerity and dedication. May the light of your teachings continue to shine
brightly in Mombasa, guiding all souls towards the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Your humble servants of the servant of your servants,
Ānanda Dāsa and Śyāmavṛndā Devī Dāsī
on behalf of the devotees at ISKCON Mombasa (Nyali and Ganjoni)
Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
With hearts full of gratitude, we want to offer this humble report of our services at ISKCON
Miyapur over the past year. With boundless support and blessings from senior Vaiṣṇavas and our
sincere devotees, we have been able to carry forward your mission to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness
in numerous ways.
This past year, one very grand festival we celebrated was Śrī Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī Mahotsava. It
was held with great spirit and devotion, attracting thousands of devotees, who attended maṅgala-
ārati, nonstop kīrtana, the Bhāgavatam discourse, a number of cultural programs, and other events.
Many children recited Gītā ślokas, which gave us hope that the next generation will continue to
carry your mission with great devotion.
Another glorious and successful event was our Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā, during which the
streets resounded with the chanting of the holy names and devotees eagerly pulled the chariot,
offering their heartfelt prayers.
Our Food-for-Life program has been successfully going on. We distribute kṛṣṇa-prasādam to
those in need, praying that no one in the temple’s radius goes hungry – not just for lack of food
but also lack of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy. During each auspicious festival we distributed more than one lakh
of free meals, ensuring that many people receive Kṛṣṇa’s blessings in the form of mahā-prasādam.
Our ISKCON Youth Forum is a place of transformation for young minds, who come to learn
the wisdom of the Gītā, participate in beautiful kīrtanas, and develop a sense of purpose. Many are
actively participating in all Kṛṣṇa consciousness activities with so much trust and joy. Our weekly
harināma-saṅkīrtana and book distribution has spread the holy names to the areas surrounding
ISKCON Miyapur, reminding us always that chanting the Lord’s names along with distributing
books in the streets is priority one and meant to please you and Lord Gaurāṅga.
During the Bhadra Pūrṇimā festival, we encouraged devotees to take a Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam set
into their homes. It was heartwarming to witness so many families happily accepting this great-
est treasure, which will connect them much closer to the Supreme Lord. With your mercy, Śrīla
Prabhupāda, and your blessings, we distributed 150 sets.
During the Gītā marathon we distributed 108 sets of the Caitanya-caritāmṛta, 9,000 small
books, 150 medium books, 600 big books, and 2,500 mahā big books. Every book we sold felt
like a small offering at your lotus feet. We pray that these books have reached sincere souls and
will transform their hearts to help them take shelter of Kṛṣṇa. We wish, Śrīla Prabhupāda, that
you bless the entire ISKCON Miyapur team so that we can continue distributing more and more
books.
ISKCON Miyapur also participated in the Kumbha Mela at Prayagraj, and we distributed 5
lakhs of free meals to the pilgrims as well as held ecstatic harināma-saṅkīrtana. We also distributed
more than 50,000 books.
Serving in various ways at Prayagraj reminded us all of how you tirelessly traveled and distrib-
uted transcendental knowledge, ensuring that every soul got the chance to reconnect with the
Supreme Lord.
Every Sunday, there will be a special class by a senior Vaiṣṇava on the Bhāgavatam, Bhagavad-
gītā, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, and on special spiritual concepts. In this way many devotees have been
regularly attending every Sunday and getting the blessings of Śrī Gaura-Nitāi. Nearly one hun-
dred devotees have begun chanting sixteen rounds a day, and many more are gradually becoming
inclined to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Whatever we have achieved is only due to the divine inspiration and strength that you have
given us through your books, instructions, and the association of your devotees. We pray for and
seek the blessings of Guru and Gaurāṅga that we continue to serve with sincerity and enthusiasm,
never forgetting that your mission is your gift to the world.
Your humble servant,
Śrī Rāma Dāsa
On behalf of the devotees at ISKCON Miyapur
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
On this most sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we offer our humble obeisances at your lotus
feet in deep gratitude and reverence. You are the empowered messenger of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and
Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the dedicated and sincere servant of your spiritual master, His Divine
Grace Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda. You are the most compassionate
deliverer of the fallen souls. You brought the message and mercy of Nitāi-Gaura all over the
world!
By your matchless devotion, courage, and unwavering faith in guru and Kṛṣṇa, you fulfilled
the prophecy of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and the instructions of your spiritual master, His
Divine Grace Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda by carrying the holy name
and the message of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Lord Gaurāṅga across the oceans. You founded the Interna-
tional Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), offering the entire world the shelter of the
mahā-mantra:
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma Hare Hare
Your books, written with the purity of a surrendered heart, continue to transform lives, illumi-
nating the path of bhakti with clarity and wisdom. Your mercy flows through your words, your
temples, and your devoted followers, guiding us back home, back to Godhead.
On this day, we humbly pray for the strength to serve your mission with sincerity and dedica-
tion and to practice unity in diversity. May we always remain faithful instruments of your divine
will, striving to share the gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness with the world. We have just opened a new
center in Mississauga, Ontario, in September 2024. We seek your blessings in this endeavor, dear
Śrīla Prabhupāda!
His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami, one of your early disciples, said that when we offer prayers to
our spiritual master, we get his blessings, but we get a thousand times more blessings from you,
dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, our grandfather! All glories to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your
divine service! All glories to the saṅkīrtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu!
Your humble servant,
Mahāviṣṇu Dāsa
For ISKCON Mississauga
