Dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble and respectful obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus
feet on this most auspicious day of your divine appearance. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
dīna hīna patita pāmara nāhi bāche
brahmār durlabha prema sabākāre jāce
Lord Nityānanda freely offered this exalted prema, which is difficult for Lord Brahmā
to attain, even to the fallen and wretched souls who did not desire it. (Nitāi Guṇa Maṇi,
Śrīla Locana dāsa Ṭhākura)
Śrīla Prabhupāda, being a representative of Lord Nityānanda, very munificently, you made mercy
accessible to all of us.
Your Divine Grace gave us everything, including rāgānugā-bhakti. You gave us the holy name,
holy dhāma, Deity worship, saṅkīrtana, Ratha-yātrā and other grand festivals, and transcendental
scriptures that contain the essence of the nectarean mellows of love of Godhead. Therefore, we
seek your blessings so that we can take advantage of these matchless gifts and also share them
with others.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, by your mercy your ISKCON Ujjain had the following notable achieve-
ments last year:
• During the book marathon we distributed 82,539 books, securing fourth rank in the Big
Temple category in the north zone.
• In association with the Madhya Pradesh government, an online Gītā contest was organized
based on your Introduction to the Bhagavad-gītā. 646,240 students participated.
• Early in the evening of Śrī Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā, Chief Minister Sri Mohan Yadav came
to your temple and addressed the devotees.
For the first time in Ujjain, we had the immense privilege of having three separate Ratha-
yātrā carts, one each for Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā, fulfilling the cherished
desire of His Holiness Bhakti Chāru Swami Mahārāja.
• Eighteen Ratha-yātrās were organized across Madhya Pradesh, spreading the divine mercy
of Lord Jagannātha. More than 269,000 people participated, and more than 125,000 people
took prasādam. Similarly, Janmāṣṭamī and other festivals are also organized gorgeously
across many cities.
• Recently we opened centers in Balaghat, Anuppur, and Dindori. Now we have eighteen cen-
ters in different cities of Madhya Pradesh, along with eleven youth centers (BSCs) expand-
ing the preaching mission.
• The National Accountants’ Convention for large centers, the North India Accountants’
Convention for small and medium centers, and the ISKCON India Youth Council Strategic
Planning meetings were organized. More than 300 leaders and devotees participated.
• Under the guidance of His Holiness Bhakti Prema Swami Mahārāja, a group of twenty
devotees went to Prayagraj Kumbha Mela to serve the millions of pilgrims.
• Your Avantika Institute for Higher Education has started a Bhakti-vaibhava course to edu-
cate our devotees and increase their knowledge of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
• In our Altars and Murti projects, we purchased new CNC machines to carve marble and
wooden Deities, built a new, 1,700-square-foot shed to fulfill our requirements for increased
space, and began to design new wall murals depicting gaura-līlā, kṛṣṇa-līlā, and Prabhupāda-
līlā carved in wood.
• At MANIT Bhopal, we opened a Susangat Canteen – that is, kṛṣṇa-prasādam is now avail-
able on the college premises.
• Raghav Pandit Prabhu has been honored with the NIDC Excellence Award for his outstand-
ing efforts in resolving the legal matters related to your temple’s land.
• Under the leadership and inspiration of His Holiness Bhakti Prema Swami Mahārāja, Śrī
Kṛṣṇa Balarām Sāndīpani Muni Rath has been inaugurated and visiting different villages,
distributing harināma-saṅkīrtana and prasādam to the locals.
• We have extended the brahmacārī ashram by constructing a fourth floor. We are renovat-
ing and cleaning the exteriors of the apartments. The marble polishing of your temple hall
has been done, and we are now polishing the marble on His Holiness Bhakti Chāru Swami
Mahārāja’s puṣpa-samādhi.
• The flats at Arogya Niketan were also renovated, leading to better ambience and customer
satisfaction.
• The Śrīla Prabhupāda Memorial festival was a tremendous success. Eighteen senior devotees
blessed this event, and more than three thousand participated.
On behalf of ISKCON Ujjain, we express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation for your
horizonless contributions to our lives and all humanity. We humbly seek your blessings to remain
ever surrendered at your lotus feet, dedicating ourselves to fulfilling your divine mission with
utmost sincerity and devotion.
We beg to remain the humble servants of your servants,
The devotees at ISKCON Ujjain
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
Let me please you, show me the way
Allow me to serve you, never going astray
Will material qualities offer success
Or does it depend on how we dress?
Physical strength, education or diligence
Beauty, expertise or intelligence
Some may feel this is the answer
Or is it just a type of insidious cancer?
Purifying the heart is what we should seek
Follow your orders, never become weak
The example you set always on our mind
Chanting our 16 rounds, never falling behind.
Allow me to never become unhinged
Nor leave your shelter and end up fringed
I aspire to always be your loving servant
Mindful of your words, always observant.
You said, “Let me preach till my last breath”
Give all to Kṛṣṇa, despite pending death
Show us with your supreme ability
To transcend the body with total tranquility.
Most of your disciples are getting quite old
The future of the movement, how will it unfold?
Absorbing your teachings to the greatest extent
To ward off any duplicitous descent.
New devotees come from all walks of life
See the mundane world with its hatred and strife
Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the true alternative
Whether one is moderate, liberal or conservative.
Together we follow what you’ve taught
Pursuing divine legacy that you have brought
Go forward with faith and trust in the mission
Abandon all selfishness and ambition.
I feel confident we will continue to expand
To fulfill your vision the way you planned
Take all souls we meet to the spiritual sky
We should sacrifice everything, before we die.
(Written by Sandaminī Devī Dāsī)
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Your servants at ISKCON Tucson are dedicated to your mission and continue to spread your
teachings in this desert, where impious living entities reside. Please empower us to break through
the encrusted hearts of the conditioned souls and give them a taste of the spiritual world.
Always in your debt,
The residents of Tucson Dhāma
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
Every year brings me to a deeper appreciation of your unparalleled contributions to enriching
my life and the lives of many all around the world. Your Divine Grace is the ācārya for the whole
world. The Vāyu Purāṇa defines the word ācārya as “one who knows the content of all the Vedic
literature, explains all the meanings of the Vedas, follows all the rules and regulations, and teaches
his disciples to act in the same way.”
By your mercy, this year I could meditate on your extraordinary dedication to preaching in
Western countries despite immense obstacles. Meditating on your preaching in Western countries
gives me the conviction that the more we study your example with a humble heart and prayers,
the more we will be guided by Your Divine Grace to follow in your footsteps.
Your Divine Grace traveled at an advanced age, boarding a cargo ship, the Jaladuta, and going
to an unknown land despite having no money, no followers, and no support. You were simply
carrying one instruction as your life and soul: to fulfill the mission of your spiritual master. Śrīla
Prabhupāda, you could have spent the rest of your life peacefully at the Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara
temple in Vrindavan, but for the sake of all living entities, Your Divine Grace left Vrindavan to
preach the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement around the world.
Actually, we know you didn’t leave Vrindavan, because you said wherever you go, that is Vrin-
davan. In this way, by spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness all around the world, by your presence you
manifested Vrindavan in the form of your ISKCON temples and centers. No one is dearer to the
Supreme Lord than a person rendering devotional service, preaching Vrindavan consciousness.
We in Tsukuba, Japan, conduct nutrition classes for Japanese people to help them continue a
vegetarian diet. Their families are not supportive; they think vegetarian food lacks nutrition. I am
teaching them to make vegetarian meals that are healthy and tasty. Our group is preparing nutri-
tious vegetarian food with locally available vegetables and ingredients for their families, and this
helps them continue their Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
We especially teach Japanese mothers with children in these nutritional cooking classes. They
are very glad to see how nicely we can make wonderful healthy vegetarian preparations and then
offer them to Kṛṣṇa. This humble help is bringing whole families to support the Japanese devo-
tees to continue their Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
We as a team conduct cooking classes at our place, teaching vegetarian cooking using Japanese
ingredients, and the easiest ways to make these dishes so the students can prepare them for them-
selves and their families. In our team we have yoga teachers, mothers, and doctors.
I train the twice-initiated devotees in Deity worship (I was trained at the Māyāpur Academy). I
teach these courses in Japanese. This gives us immense support with the Deity worship as well as
wonderful association and opportunities to learn. We also make Deity outfits locally.
We are thriving day by day and see immense potential among the Japanese who come to our
place to learn the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Along with the above training and educational programs, we conduct kīrtana melas, monthly
programs, and celebrate various festivals for the locals. We encourage all the devotees here to con-
duct other home programs for the Russian, Nepalese, and Bengali devotees.
On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, please kindly bestow your mercy so that I can be
of some use in spreading Mahāprabhu’s message. Thank you, Śrīla Prabhupāda. With profound
appreciation and gratitude, I bow down and beg for Your Divine Grace’s mercy that we can serve
constructively at the Japan yātrā.
Your insignificant servant of the servant of your servants,
Ujjvalā Gopī Devī Dāsī, on behalf of the devotees at ISKCON Tsukuba
Your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda!
We bow down humbly in the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to you, dear Śrīla Prabhupāda!
On this auspicious day of your appearance, please allow us to express our endless gratitude for
your boundless mercy and for the light you kindled in the hearts of millions of people around the
world.
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
I was born in the darkness of ignorance, but my spiritual master opened my eyes with
the torchlight of knowledge. I offer my respectful obeisances unto him.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, by your mercy, even here in Toronto – a city you personally visited and blessed
with your presence – your great mission continues. In the heart of the city we hold harināmas, and
devotees from different parts of the world gather to chant the glories of Kṛṣṇa. Besides the kīrtana,
we distribute your books, which, like spiritual seeds enter people’s hearts and awaken their eter-
nal connection with Kṛṣṇa. We have the opportunity to listen to your disciples, who generously
share with us your teachings and example of devoted service.
You are an ocean of all noble qualities. Your compassion knows no bounds. Through your
books, temples, and followers, we – the fallen souls of this age – have been given the chance to
break free from the endless cycle of birth and death and find shelter at the lotus feet of the Lord.
How can we ever repay you for this priceless gift? The only way is to sincerely strive to serve
your mission with faith, devotion, and determination.
Please bless us with strength, humility, and enthusiasm to continue your preaching, spread the
holy name, distribute your books, and help others come to the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Your unworthy but sincerely aspiring servants,
Devotees of the Russian-speaking yātrā in Toronto
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
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. All glories to your
beloved spiritual master, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.
It is our great fortune to present this offering by expressing our gratitude to you on your auspi-
cious and glorious appearance day.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you were born Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India.
Your father, Gour Mohan De, and mother Rajani, in accordance with Bengali tradition, employed
an astrologer. The astrologer made a specific prediction: “When this child reaches the age of sev-
enty, he will cross the ocean, become a great exponent of religion, and open 108 temples.”
Today, ISKCON Toronto stands as living proof of this prophecy having been fulfilled. “Gen-
erally, the eternal associates of the Lord in the spiritual sky do not come to the material world.
Sometimes they come, however, by the order of the Lord – not to hold any administrative post,
but to associate with the Lord in person or to propagate the message of God in human society.
Such empowered representatives are called śaktyāveśa-avatāras, or incarnations invested with tran-
scendental power of attorney.” (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.5.21, purport.)
It is evident that you were directly empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead as a
śaktyāveśa-avatāra, invested with divine authority to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness worldwide.
ISKCON Toronto: A Manifestation of Your Vision
Śrīla Prabhupāda, it was by your divine instruction and vision that ISKCON’s presence in
Toronto was established. The first ISKCON temple in Toronto was opened at 40 Beverly Street,
marking the beginning of your mission in this city. In September 1972, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṣīracora
Gopīnātha was installed at 187 Gerrard Street, bringing your divine mercy even closer to the
devotees.
In August 1975, under your direct guidance and blessings, we acquired our present temple
at 243 Avenue Road, establishing New Remuṇā Dhāma as a beacon of Kṛṣṇa consciousness in
Canada.
This year, on Rādhāṣṭamī 2025, ISKCON Toronto will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of both
the installation of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṣīracora Gopīnātha and the acquisition of our current temple.
Although the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic prevented a grand celebration in 2022, we are
now preparing a grand festival in honor of these historic milestones.
A Thriving Spiritual Hub
By your mercy, Śrīla Prabhupāda, ISKCON Toronto has flourished for the past five decades,
transforming into a unique spiritual hub that welcomes people from all walks of life.
Daily and weekly preaching programs: We host engaging programs every day of the week, such as
Monday Movie Night showcasing your pastimes, Tuesday Sanga, Wednesday Meditation Night,
Thursday Kṛṣṇa-kathā & Kīrtana, Friday Divine Dialogue, Saturday Sādhana Circle, and on
Sunday the grand Sunday Feast. Each week, between 50–70 visitors attend these programs, and
on Sundays our attendance continues to grow, now exceeding 1,000 guests weekly.
Book distribution: The saṅkīrtana team continues to thrive, actively distributing books through
the Monthly Saṅkīrtana Festival, Bhadra Pūrṇimā distribution marathon, śāstra-dāna program,
door-to-door distribution, and much more.
Bhakti Academy: Our Bhakti Academy successfully completed its third year in April 2025, with
increasing enrollments each year and a growing waiting list. The BA actively conducts daily, tem-
ple-based preaching as well as outreach programs at yoga studios and universities.
Matchless Gifts Boutique: Formerly known as Govinda’s Boutique, Matchless Gifts is flourishing
under a dedicated and enthusiastic team. Open daily from 12–9 p.m., it continues to expand its
offerings of devotional items, books, and apparel, serving the growing needs of the community.
Govinda’s Restaurant: Govinda’s continues to flourish, successfully accommodating an increas-
ing number of patrons with the expanded capacity added in recent years. Plans are underway to
further enhance the menu to better serve our guests.
New temple elevator installation: This year, we will inaugurate a newly installed elevator to better
accommodate our senior congregation members and those with accessibility needs.
Festival of India (Ratha-yātrā): The 53rd Annual Festival of India – Lord Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā
will take place on July 12–13, 2025, at Centre Island. Last year we saw record-breaking attendance,
with over 10,000 participants in the parade. We distributed more than 25,000 plates of prasādam
over the weekend.
Bhakti Yoga Studio: Our Bhakti Yoga Studio has successfully completed its first year. It has con-
sistently attracted newcomers, with many participants now regularly attending temple programs.
Fundraising and temple operations: Our fundraising team continues to excel, securing regular
sponsors for Sunday Feasts and festivals, ensuring the temple’s steady operation.
Deity worship and temple services: The Deity department continues to set high standards in Deity
worship, offering exceptional service to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṣīracora Gopīnātha.
The Devotee Care team tirelessly serves our senior congregation members through regular
visits, prasādam distribution, and kīrtana.
The temple kitchen recently underwent renovation – new flooring, walls, and ceiling. We plan
to upgrade the cooking equipment to meet the growing needs of the congregation.
The temple newsletter, 243 Review, continues to serve as a vital platform for keeping our com-
munity informed and engaged, sharing updates on temple events, spiritual articles, and service
opportunities.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, it is by your mercy that ISKCON Toronto continues to grow as a dynamic
center for Kṛṣṇa consciousness, providing a spiritual home for both newcomers and long-
standing devotees. Your unwavering faith in your disciples empowered them to take on incredible
responsibilities, and that same legacy continues today. We humbly seek your blessings so that we
may continue serving your mission with sincerity, determination, and faith in Lord Kṛṣṇa’s divine
plan.
Your humble and aspiring servants, forever at your service,
The devotees at New Remuṇā Dhāma
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
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine
Grace!
On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees of the Vedic Cultural
Centre in Thunder Bay, offer our heartfelt gratitude and prayers at your lotus feet. By your bound-
less mercy, we have found shelter in the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the glorious
paramparā.
Through your tireless efforts you gave us everything – Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam,
and the entire treasure of Vedic wisdom. Your transcendental books continue to illuminate our
lives, guiding us on the path of bhakti. At the Vedic Cultural Centre, we strive to serve your mis-
sion through kīrtana, prasādam distribution, scriptural education, and spiritual gatherings.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, our center is located in Thunder Bay, a remote city in Northern Ontario,
far from any major urban center. Often called “the middle of nowhere,” Thunder Bay is isolated,
with the nearest major city, Winnipeg, over 700 km away, and Toronto nearly 1,400 km away. The
harsh winters and limited resources make outreach challenging, yet by your mercy, Kṛṣṇa con-
sciousness is thriving here.
Each year, over 12,000 visitors – students, newcomers, and local residents – find spiritual nour-
ishment at our center. More than 20,000 plates of prasādam are distributed annually, ensuring
that no one who comes to us leaves hungry – physically or spiritually. Inspired by your instruc-
tions, we have established weekly kīrtana programs, Bhagavad-gītā study groups, and spiritual
retreats to nourish devotees and seekers alike.
Our Festival of India and Festival of Colours, attended by thousands, introduces people to
Kṛṣṇa’s holy names and the rich culture of devotion. Our Food-for-Life program, operating with a
dedicated food truck, distributes prasādam to the community, following your instruction that “no
one should go hungry within ten miles of a temple.”
This year, by your divine mercy, our center is growing. We have expanded our outreach to
surrounding cities like Sault Ste. Marie, bringing kīrtana, prasādam distribution, and scriptural
education to new communities.
Most importantly, we recognize that your greatest gift to the world is your books. You have
taught us that “books are the basis,” and following your divine instruction – “Distribute books,
distribute books, distribute books!” – we are increasing our efforts in book distribution. We aim
to distribute more copies of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and other transcendental
literature, ensuring that your teachings reach every home and heart in Northern Ontario. Whether
through street distribution, outreach programs, or special events, we remain committed to this
sacred mission, knowing that each book has the power to transform lives.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, on this special day, we also remember your dear disciple, His Holiness
Gopal Krishna Goswami Mahārāja. Mahārāja dedicated his life to fulfilling your mission,
tirelessly spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness worldwide. His unwavering commitment to book
distribution, temple development, and devotional outreach deeply inspired us. His encourage-
ment strengthened our resolve, and his absence is profoundly felt.
We recall with gratitude how Mahārāja’s visits, instructions, and personal guidance uplifted
our center, reminding us always to serve with sincerity and determination. Though we miss his
presence, we take solace in knowing that his service to you was exemplary and that his legacy lives
on through his disciples and the devotees he inspired. We pray for his continued blessings as we
carry forward his mission with devotion and enthusiasm.
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, your teachings are the foundation of all our activities, and we are
humbled to carry forward your divine legacy. On this sacred day, we rededicate our lives to your
mission, praying for the strength to serve with sincerity, humility, and unwavering faith.
May we become instruments in fulfilling your vision, distributing your mercy far and wide.
Your humble servants,
Premkishor Dāsa and Sunitī Devī Dāsī
Vedic Cultural Centre, Thunder Bay
