Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Dearest, most beloved eternal master, Your Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet. On this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, the assembled devotees of ISKCON Siliguri gather in gratitude, reverence, and deep affection to offer this small token of homage. Words feel insufficient today, yet our hearts compel us to try, for glorifying you is both our duty and our greatest fortune.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you are the divine instrument of the Supreme Lord’s compassion. In an age marked by confusion, distraction, and spiritual forgetfulness, you carried the eternal message of Lord Kṛṣṇa across oceans and continents, delivering it with purity, courage, and unwavering faith. You did not simply teach philosophy, but you gave life, direction, and purpose to countless souls who were wandering without shelter. You once said “I have no personal qualification, but I simply tried to satisfy my guru, that’s all.” (Arrival address, Los Angeles, 20 June 20 1975)
In this statement lies the essence of your greatness. Your humility shines brighter than any achievement, and yet your achievements are unparalleled. By your obedience to your spiritual master, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, you fulfilled the deepest desire of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu to spread the holy name of Kṛṣṇa to every town and village.
We reflect upon your journey to the West, made at an advanced age and carrying only a few rupees and a trunk of books. Externally, it appeared impossible, but internally, you were fully empowered. As you prayed when you reached America, “O Lord, I am just like a puppet in Your hands. So if You have brought me here to dance, then make me dance.” (Jaladuta Diary, 1965). This prayer continues to echo in the hearts of your followers, reminding us that true strength comes from complete surrender.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, through your books, you gave us your eternal association. Your translations of and purports to the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Caitanya-caritāmṛta are not mere commentaries; they are living guides filled with realization, clarity, and divine compassion. You have made the highest truths accessible even to the simplest hearts. You taught us how to see the world through the eyes of śāstra and how to live a life centered on devotional service.
You instructed, “Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and be happy.” This simple instruction has transformed lives. In a world searching for complicated solutions, you gave the most direct and powerful process, the chanting of the holy name. Through this, you connected us to Kṛṣṇa, to one another, and to our own true selves.
As devotees of ISKCON Siliguri, we feel especially indebted to you. Whatever little service we are able to render, whatever understanding we possess, and whatever devotion awakens within our hearts, all are your causeless mercy. You have given us a spiritual home, a community centered on Kṛṣṇa, and a mission that brings meaning to our lives.
You taught us not only philosophy but culture, discipline, and compassion. You showed us how to worship the Deity, honor prasādam, serve the Vaiṣṇavas, and dedicate every aspect of life to Kṛṣṇa. Your instructions are practical, clear, and timeless.
At the same time, you were deeply personal and caring. You guided your disciples like a loving father, correcting when needed, encouraging always, and inspiring everyone to rise to their highest potential in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Even today, through your teachings and example, we feel your presence guiding us.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we know that we are far from ideal. Our minds are restless, our determination often weak, and our service inconsistent. Yet, despite our shortcomings, you have not rejected us. Instead, you give us hope that by sincerely following your instructions, we can gradually become purified and develop love for Kṛṣṇa. You write, “This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is the greatest boon to human society.” (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.29.76–77, purport).
We see this truth unfolding daily. Wherever your movement reaches, lives are transformed, hearts are softened, and divine purpose is awakened. We pray to become worthy instruments in this mission.
On this sacred day, we make a humble prayer at your divine lotus feet:
Please bless us that we may always remain faithful to your instructions. Please bless us that we may work together in unity and humility. Please bless us that we may develop genuine taste for chanting the holy name. Please bless us that we may serve your mission with sincerity and dedication. May we never forget that everything we have is because of you. May we always remember that our real success lies in pleasing you.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you are our eternal guide, ever well-wisher, and shelter in all circumstances. Your life is our inspiration, your words are our direction, and your mercy is our only hope.
On behalf of all the devotees of ISKCON Siliguri, we offer our repeated obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
Your insignificant servant,
Akhilātmā Priya Dāsa, temple president
on behalf of the devotees of ISKCON Siliguri
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
Rūpa Gosvāmī writes in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.239): “My dear friend, if you are indeed attached to your worldly friends, do not look at the smiling face of Lord Govinda as He stands on the bank of the Yamunā at Keśī-ghāṭa. Casting sidelong glances, He places His flute to His lips, which seem like newly blossomed twigs. His transcendental body, bending in three places, appears very bright in the moonlight.”
With His incomparable beauty, Lord Kṛṣṇa conquers the hearts of all living entities. Among His six opulences, His beauty stands supreme. And you, His pure devotee, are the divine messenger of that beauty.
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, you transformed our dull and dry lives by adorning them with priceless spiritual jewels whose true value we can scarcely comprehend.
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.1.8):
vettha tvaṁ saumya tat sarvaṁ tattvatas tad-anugrahāt
brūyuḥ snigdhasya śiṣyasya guravo guhyam apy uta
The secret of success in spiritual life lies in satisfying the spiritual master and receiving his sincere blessings.
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura confirms: “Only by the satisfaction of the spiritual master can one please the Supreme Lord, and without his satisfaction, there is only devastation on the path of spiritual life.”
On this auspicious occasion of the 130th appearance day of Your Divine Grace, although we feel completely unqualified, we humbly take this opportunity, for our own purification, to express our heartfelt gratitude for the society you have mercifully given us.
We offer our deepest appreciation for your unparalleled contribution in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness throughout the world, thus fulfilling the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with unwavering determination.
At the age of sixty-nine, you undertook an unprecedented journey to the West, carrying within your heart the order of your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. Despite immense hardships, you single-handedly ignited a spiritual revolution and established ISKCON as a global beacon of kṛṣṇa-bhakti. Your mission was not merely to construct temples but to transform hearts through the distribution of the holy name.
You gifted humanity the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, among many other transcendental scriptures – not merely as books, but as eternal guiding lights. Your transcendental literature continues to nourish and sustain ISKCON, its devotees, followers, and well-wishers, keeping them spiritually vibrant and ever fresh.
You described festivals as the “mothers of devotion.” Following this instruction, we continue to celebrate major festivals with great enthusiasm, enriching the experience of visitors and strengthening the devotional community.
By your mercy:
- During Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī, approximately 1.5 lakh pilgrims took darshan of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara. Around 10,000 full prasādam plates and more than 30,000 drona prasādam were distributed.
- On Utthāna Ekādaśī (November 2), we celebrated the fourth Brahmotsava over three days (October 31 through November 2), in the presence of His Holiness Bhaktirasamita Swami, during which approximately 5,000 plates of prasādam were distributed.
- We organized a mega youth festival, UTSAV – A Festival of Joy and Happiness – attended by 1,500 students from 14–15 colleges, along with an enlightening seminar entitled Artificial Intelligence to Spiritual Intelligence. Approximately 200 transcendental books were distributed.
- On Bhādra Pūrṇimā, we distributed 253 sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, securing the second position in India in the small temples category.
- During Gītā Jayantī, approximately 28,300 books were distributed.
By your mercy, we are now placing greater emphasis on youth engagement and congregational preaching in an effort to further expand Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission.
Additionally, by your blessings, construction has begun on a new guest house, Sant Nivas, with accommodation for seven rooms, expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we are deeply indebted to you. You have not only given us knowledge, but have completely transformed our lives. You created this society through immense sacrifice, and we can never repay that debt.
You desired nothing other than to please Kṛṣṇa, and in return, Kṛṣṇa fully empowered you to spread His holy name throughout the world for generations to come.
When sincere seekers begin searching for truth, they ultimately meet you – the founder-ācārya of ISKCON – and through your teachings, they discover the path out of material existence.
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.2.31) states:
svayaṁ samuttīrya sudustaraṁ dyuman
bhavārṇavaṁ bhīmam adabhra-sauhṛdāḥ
bhavat-padāmbhoruha-nāvam atra te
nidhāya yātāḥ sad-anugraho bhavān
O Lord, just as the sun dissipates darkness, Your devotees cross the ocean of nescience and leave behind the boat of Your lotus feet for others to follow.
You have mercifully left this divine process for us. By following it, we too may cross this ocean of material existence. For this eternal gift, we remain forever grateful.
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, please bless us so that in this rapidly changing world we may faithfully follow in your footsteps and effectively preach your message. Kindly allow us to serve your mission with sincerity, never forgetting that all success belongs solely to you.
You taught us that ISKCON is your body and that serving ISKCON means serving Your Divine Grace. We accept this as our life and soul, and we pray for the strength to serve wholeheartedly with body, mind, and words.
As we continue in this movement, we are gradually beginning to understand your vision and the responsibility that accompanies it. Please help us remain serious, avoid complacency, and rise above bodily consciousness so that we may render genuine devotional service.
Though the path ahead is long, we have complete faith in your mercy. Kindly guide us, purify us, and always engage us in your service.
You are a true Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura. Only you can give us Kṛṣṇa. We are simply trying to follow in your footsteps, crying for your mercy.
Your servants at ISKCON Solapur
(written by Krishnabhakta Dāsa)
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
In your purport to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.30.37 you write, “All devotees are indebted to the great sage Nārada, for he has wandered both in heaven and in hell. A devotee of the Lord is not even afraid of hell. He goes to preach the glories of the Lord everywhere – even in hell – because there is no distinction between heaven and hell for a devotee.” Following in the footsteps of Śrī Nārada Muni, you also traveled across the globe to share Kṛṣṇa consciousness with one and all. You circumambulated the world fourteen times and took great risks to spread the message of Lord Caitanya to millions of conditioned souls.
With the blessing of Your Divine Grace, a branch of ISKCON started in South Bengaluru in 2011. As desired by you, this branch is growing into a prominent cultural center. We, the devotees at ISKCON South Bengaluru, are grateful to you, dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, for all the opportunities you created for us to engage our talents in the service of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Vinodajī, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha-Baladeva-Subhadrā, and Śrī Śrī Nityānanda Naṭabara Gaurasundara. On this auspicious occasion we would like to share our spiritual journey in the last one year to seek your divine blessings to assist you in your mission.
1. Following are the number of books distributed by our temple devotees from April 2025–March 2026:1,200 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam sets, 63 Caitanya-caritāmṛta sets, 20,022 Bhagavad-gītās, and 713 Kṛṣṇa books.
2. We are about to complete construction of a new extension of the temple building. It consists of a new Deity kitchen (on the same floor as the altar), new residential facilities for pūjārīs, and an accounts office.
3. Festivals are being celebrated in more attractive ways for the pleasure of Their Lordships. Many of the second-initiated congregational devotees are actively taking part in serving the Deities.
4. We are shortly coming up with a new Bhaktivedanta kalakshetra to facilitate many cultural events.
5. We are working on improving the devotee care systems to keep all the devotees well nourished and inspired in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
6. The temple’s overall preaching is growing. This includes the youth preaching wing (boys and girls separately), the congregational preaching wing, and the children’s preaching wing. We now have fourteen brahmacārīs in our center, and our congregation is around six hundred devotees.
There are many more initiatives that we’ve started working on for your pleasure. We seek your blessings so that we can continue to offer our loving services to Their Lordships.
Thanking you,
Your servants at ISKCON South Bengaluru
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
In the first verse of the ninth chapter of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, Lord Kṛṣṇa tells Arjuna that He will speak the most confidential knowledge along with realization of it to one who is nonenvious. In your purport, Śrīla Prabhupāda, you mercifully explained that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not simply theoretical knowledge but knowledge combined with realization.
You not only presented the philosophy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, but you also gave your own realization, which you received through your pure devotional service and complete surrender to your spiritual master. In this way, you made the highest spiritual truth accessible to all sincere souls.
At the same time, you clearly explained that although this knowledge is open to everyone, only those who are nonenvious of Kṛṣṇa and His devotees can truly understand and realize it. Only such sincere and fortunate souls can receive your mercy and become enlightened in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
We understand this principle through the example of Prahlāda Mahārāja. Although he had every opportunity to enjoy material comfort as the son of the powerful demon-king Hiraṇyakaśipu, Prahlāda did not compromise his devotion. He remained fixed in the instructions of his spiritual master, Nārada Muni, even in the face of severe persecution. Prahlāda Mahārāja did not choose comfort or convenience. He chose sincerity and loyalty to his guru. Because he received knowledge along with realization by the mercy of Nārada Muni, he remained steady in Kṛṣṇa consciousness under all circumstances. Ultimately, the Lord personally appeared to protect him.
In the same way, Śrīla Prabhupāda, you freely distributed Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world. You gave both knowledge and realization through your transcendental books, without considering who was qualified and who was not. This is your causeless mercy.
However, we understand that although this gift is available to everyone, only those who are honest, sincere, and free from envy can actually realize and benefit from it. The key is not simply receiving the knowledge, but receiving it with the proper heart.
Your dedication and devotion to your Guru Mahārāja stand unparalleled. Because of your complete surrender, you have been able to present Kṛṣṇa consciousness in a pure and powerful way. Through your books, you gave the whole world a matchless gift. Anyone who sincerely follows your teachings can understand this knowledge, practice devotional service, and achieve perfection.
At ISKCON Sri Rangam and Trichy, we are making a small attempt to serve your mission. We have started the Sri Rangam Institute for Higher Education to systematically teach your transcendental literatures to all. We understand that we can only teach to the extent that we have understood your books. Therefore, we sincerely pray for your mercy so that we may properly represent your teachings and be instruments in your mission.
We are also trying to create facilities for pilgrims who visit this holy place by arranging proper accommodations and prasādam for them. In addition, we are constructing a small temple so that the message of Lord Caitanya may be spread from this sacred land. We fully understand that none of these efforts can be successful without your mercy. Therefore, we, the devotees of ISKCON Sri Rangam and Trichy, humbly pray at your lotus feet to kindly bless us with strength, sincerity, and purity so that we may be able to serve your mission and be of some use in your transcendental movement.
Thank you very much, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for giving us Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for giving us your association through your books, and for giving us the opportunity to serve.
Your insignificant servants,
Nandapūtra Dāsa the devotees of ISKCON Sri Rangam and Trichy
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Our dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
On this most auspicious occasion of your 130th Vyāsa-pūjā, we, your insignificant servants at ISKCON Pandharpur, gather with hearts filled with gratitude to offer our humble homage unto your lotus feet. By your causeless mercy, we are able to engage in your divine mission, and it is only by your inspiration that even our smallest efforts bear fruit.
With great joy and humility, we present a brief report of your mission’s progress in the holy land of Śrī Pandharpur Dhāma.
Transcendental book distribution: During this year’s marathon, your dedicated devotees distributed 18,259 transcendental books, along with two complete sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Your vāṇī continues to transform lives, illuminating countless hearts with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Bhūvaikuṇṭha temple construction: The construction of the grand ISKCON Bhūvaikuṇṭha Pandharpur temple is steadily progressing by your blessings. We are pleased to report that the ground floor has now been completed, marking a significant milestone in manifesting this divine project. For the promotion of Śrīdhāma Pandharpur, and especially the Bhūvaikuṇṭha temple project, we hosted a convention of press reporters from Maharashtra State – counting around 1,200 reporters.
Bhūvaikuṇṭha Sevā Nidhi (BSN): To expand participation in your mission, we have launched the Bhūvaikuṇṭha Sevā Nidhi scheme, encouraging mass involvement through small hundi collections, allowing everyone to render service according to their capacity.
Chandrabhaga guest house development: By your mercy, this facility has expanded significantly and now accommodates 110 rooms, along with enhanced service quality, offering devotees a peaceful and spiritually uplifting stay. Also, we were successful in getting drainage and the road sanctioned by the government, and the work is now almost completed.
Jagannath mandir guest house: Additional rooms have been added, bringing the total to eleven rooms, further supporting the growing number of visiting devotees.
A flourishing brahmacārī ashram: Our ashram is now home to more than fifty sincere brahmacārīs, who are dedicated to a life of discipline, study, and devotional service, strengthening the spiritual backbone of the temple.
Daily harināma-saṅkīrtana: Devotees go out for harināma-saṅkīrtana daily at various places to distribute the choicest gift of hari-nāma to countless souls. Also, all brahmacārīs come together and read your books.
New bhakta training: We are blessed to have six new devotees undergoing structured training, preparing them for a life of committed devotional service under your shelter.
Youth preaching expansion: Along with ongoing youth initiatives, we have now started preaching at MIT Alandi, reaching new young minds and inspiring them in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Congregation preaching growth: To bring devotees closer to the temple and enhance their engagement, several new nāma-haṭṭa (satsang) centers have been established in nearby areas, including Degaon, Bhose, Takali, Manisha Nagar, and Akluj, strengthening the local devotional community.
These offerings are but a tiny attempt to serve your unlimited mission, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Every step forward is a reflection of your mercy and vision, and we remain ever dependent on your guidance.
On this sacred day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we sincerely pray that we may continue to serve your instructions with sincerity, unity, and determination. May we always remain instruments in your hands, dedicated to spreading the holy names and teachings of Śrī Kṛṣṇa to every town and village. Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Your insignificant servants at ISKCON Pandharpur
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Most worshipable Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus feet.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, your divine vision and prediction about Panihati are gradually manifesting before our eyes. You mercifully said that the ISKCON center in Panihati would become a very important center, because it is connected to the waterways. Today, we are witnessing how your words are proving true by your causeless mercy.
Devotees from all parts of India and many countries across the world are coming to Panihati to receive the blessings of this sacred dhāma. As the glories of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu’s transcendental pastimes in Panihati are spreading everywhere, more and more devotees are becoming attracted to visit this holy place.
Many exalted GBC gurus and ISKCON sannyāsīs are frequently visiting Panihati and showering their blessings upon the temple and its devotees. Their presence further inspires devotees of ISKCON Panihati temple to increase their service mood and deepen their commitment to your instructions.
To facilitate this growing service, arrangements are being made for proper accommodation for visiting devotees and senior Vaiṣṇavas. Land is being acquired and flats are being purchased so that devotees coming from around the world may stay comfortably and engage in devotional service. At the same time, devotees who desire to reside near ISKCON Panihati temple and dedicate their lives to serving the exalted visiting Vaiṣṇavas are also being given opportunities to stay close to the temple and assist in your mission.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you would also be overjoyed to know that many young devotees are now determined to dedicate their lives fully to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and are preparing to join the ISKCON Panihati temple as new brahmacārīs. These enthusiastic young devotees are eager to surrender their lives in your service.
You will also be pleased to know, Śrīla Prabhupāda, that during the Bhadra Pūrṇimā campaign, the devotees of ISKCON Panihati distributed 495 sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. During the recent Gaura-Pūrṇimā festival in 2026, many sets of Caitanya-caritāmṛta were also distributed. Your books are entering countless homes and hearts, carrying your transcendental message and transforming lives. The devotees of ISKCON Panihati are determined to keep the mercy of Lord Caitanya flowing continuously and to widen the smile on your divine face by sincerely serving your mission.
Our book, The Glories of Panihati, is also steadily gaining wide appreciation and heartfelt admiration throughout the ISKCON community and even beyond. Devotees and seekers alike are becoming deeply inspired by the sublime pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu revealed in this sacred place. To expand its reach and spread the glories of Panihati on an even grander scale, the book is now being published through Golden Age Media Publishers so that this transcendental message may enter more homes, hearts, and lives across the world.
After being translated into Bengali and Hindi, the book is also now translated into Tamil, and very soon it will be rendered into more languages. With the ambitious desire to carry the glories of Panihati Dhāma to every nook and corner of the world, this humble effort seeks to ensure that the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda reaches hearts across all borders, languages, and cultures.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, whatever little service is taking place here is only by your causeless mercy, your blessings, and your divine arrangement. We have no qualification of our own; we are simply trying to become instruments in fulfilling your desire.
Please continue to guide, protect, and bless ISKCON Panihati so that this center may flourish more and more as a powerful center of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, distributing the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu to the entire world. We pray that we may always remain united in your service, faithful to your instructions, and engaged in widening your smile by sincerely serving your mission life after life.
Begging for a particle of dust from your lotus feet,
Your insignificant servants,
The devotees of ISKCON Panihati
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