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Vyāsa-pūjā
2025

Śrīla Prabhupāda's Disciples

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to you, Guru Mahārāja, and your beloved Vyāsa-pūjā.

Guru Mahārāja, your devotional determination is so special.
Surely Śrīla Prabhupāda is pleased. This quality of determination that you manifest is so encouraging to devotees worldwide. The devotees feel more enlivened when they hear of your qualities, when they actually witness your qualities.
Your example has sparked increased book distribution, and services of all categories. Just hearing about you (and being with you personally) has given thousands of souls the support that they need to overcome obstacles. Struggling devotees (and all types of devotees) see from your life that so-called obstacles can be our best friends. Your example helps all to have determination to push through difficult times.

So, Guru Mahārāja, knowing about your wonderful devotional services is a great inspiration for Vaiṣṇavas individually and in communities.
Thank you for serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission so devotionally and loyally.
Kindly bless us to be able to always please you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you for being devoted to our entire paramparā, Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, TOVP, book distribution, translating and writing, for caring for disciples and all souls, and for all of the many services that you engage in.

All glories to your eternal sevā to Śrīla Prabhupāda and this divine saṅkīrtana movement of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Your aspiring humble servant of your servants’ servants,
Nidrā devī dāsī

Sanyasis

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa Pūjā, I offer my heartfelt gratitude at your lotus feet. You are a shining example of unwavering dedication to our paramparā, living only to please the previous Ācāryas and fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your entire life is a mission of service. Every breath you take, every step you move forward, is to execute the orders given by Śrīla Prabhupāda. Some of those instructions have been completed, some are ongoing, and some seem impossible—like Śrīla Prabhupāda’s command to "preach unlimitedly." Yet, you never give up. Preaching has no limit, but you continue striving tirelessly to expand Kṛṣṇa consciousness everywhere.

Your dedication to the development of Māyāpur Dhāma is unparalleled. From the very beginning, you have worked relentlessly to manifest the vision of Śrīla Prabhupāda for the world headquarters of ISKCON. Despite facing health challenges, obstacles, and difficulties, you have never deviated from this service. Your commitment to the TOVP and the grand expansion of Māyāpur proves that your service is not bound by time or circumstance—it is eternal and ever-increasing.

But your vision is not just for today—it is for generations to come. You are deeply concerned about the future of ISKCON, knowing that one day, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s direct disciples will leave this world. You have always urged the second generation of devotees to take responsibility, ensuring that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s legacy continues. Your foresight and planning show that you are not just a leader of today, but a visionary for the future of ISKCON.

Guru Mahārāja, your humility is extraordinary. Though you have achieved so much, you never take credit for anything—always glorifying Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are pure, compassionate, and tirelessly concerned about devotees' well-being. You want every conditioned soul to receive Mahāprabhu’s mercy and take shelter of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your unwavering service despite severe health challenges shows that you are beyond bodily consciousness. Even when others would rest, you continue preaching, guiding, and inspiring devotees worldwide. This makes you a living example, a beacon of inspiration for all of us. Your life teaches us what it truly means to surrender to Guru and Kṛṣṇa.

On this sacred day, I pray to always keep me under your shelter and that I may be of some use in your great mission. I beg for your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly at your lotus feet.

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

Your eternal servant,
Bhakti Pracāra Parivrājakā Swāmī

ওহে করুণার দূরদর্শী,  ঠাকুর বৈষ্ণব,মূর্তিমন্ত বিগ্রহ,রূপানুগ নিজজন শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী মহারাজ-

চমৎকার অপ্রাকৃত ধ্বনি- 'জয়পতাকা' নামটি শুনিতে মধুর মধুর। ইহা শ্রবণে হয় সর্ব বিষয় জ্বালা ত্রিতাপ দূর।।১।।

হরি-গুরু-বৈষ্ণব-সেবন-ক্ষুধা।

দাও আকুল তৃযা পানে শ্রীনাম সুধা।

আজি শুভ ষষ্ঠসপ্ততিঃ (ষটসপ্ততিহি) তম

শুভ আবির্ভাব বাসরে অনন্ত প্রণতি নিবেদন করি তব দূর্লভ চরণারবৃন্দে।।২।।

এ বড় মহা পবিত্র শুভ তিথি আজ, মনে বহু উল্লাস, আনন্দিত ভক্ত সমাজ।

শ্রীকামদা একাদশী মহা পবিত্র তিথি আজ, প্রফুল্ল আকাশ বাতাস, পুলকিত ধরণী মণ্ডল।।৩।।

পাশ্চাত্য দেশের যেথা, অতি পুণ্যভূমি তথা তীর্থ মনোরম,

তব আবির্ভাব প্রকাশ হইল এক চমৎকার ভগবৎ প্রেরিত দিব্য শিশু এ বৈষ্ণব মহাজন।

সম্ভ্রান্ত কুলেতে তব, আবির্ভাব মহোৎসব, করিল পিতৃ মহাজন।।৪।।

শৈশব-কৈশোর কাল হইতে তিঁহ উদার-ভক্তিমান।

সত্যবাদী-নিষ্ঠাবান,দেব-দ্বিজে বড় শ্রদ্ধা পরায়ণ।।৫।।

শিক্ষা-দীক্ষা লভি তথা, শ্রীগুরু সন্ধানে নিশি-দিবা হইয়া থাকিতেন মগন সদা।

অবশেষে অনেক ঘুরে ফিরে অশেষ সুকৃতি বলে-পাইলা শ্রীগুরুচরণ।

শ্রীল অভয় চরণারবৃন্দ শ্রীভক্তিবেদান্ত স্বামী হন তব পরমার্থের শ্রীকৃষ্ণ-তত্ববেত্তা করুণাময় শ্রীগুরুদেব।

যিনি সংকীর্ত্তন পিতা শ্রীকৃষ্ণচৈতন্য মনোভীষ্ট পূরণ মহাবদান্যতার 'নির্বিশেষ শূন্যবাদী' পতিত পাবন।।৬।।

শ্রীসারস্বত ধারায় আসি, মহানন্দে পরবেশি, শ্রীগুরুদেবের সেবায়।

সমর্পিলা আপনাকে, সম্পূর্ণ নিষ্কপটে, শ্রীগৌরগোবিন্দ সেবায় ।।৭।।

একবিংশতি বৎসর বয়সে আপনাকে বৃহৎব্রত পালনে শ্রীগুরুকৃপা প্রসন্নবোধে প্রদত্ত ত্রিদন্ড ন্যাসীবর 'শ্রীজয়পতাকা স্বামী' নাম্না মহোত্তম নিষ্ঠাশীল তব যতি ধর্ম।।৮।।

'সর্ব্বস্ব গুরুবে দদ্যাৎ' উপদেশ সার্থক কৈলা তথায়।

সারা বিশ্ব ভরি, অগাধ পরিশ্রম করি, শ্রীগৌরগোবিন্দের বাণী।।৯।।

শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী মহারাজ চমৎকার নামেতে পরিচয়।

ত্রিদন্ডী যতি 'ন্যাসী বেশে' 'গৌরবানী' প্রচারিলা এ ভূবনময়।।১০।।

বিশ্বের নানা দেশে, বহু ভাষায় 'শ্রীগৌর গোবিন্দ কথা' প্রচারিলেন মহানন্দে এ মহাপুরুষ সদা- সর্বথা।

প্রচারিলেন মহাজন, ধনা হইল ভক্তজন, তব অমৃত বাণী শুনি।।১১।।

'কৃষ্ণৈক শরণ' 'শ্রীনামরত' গুরু বৈষ্ণবগত প্রাণ।

বহু-দীনজনে কৈলা 'শ্রীহরিনাম মহামন্ত্র' দীক্ষা প্রদান।।১২।।

কত দীন হীন জনে, নাম-মন্ত্র দীক্ষা দানে, করিলেন ভব পার।

তব সম দয়ালু ভবে, আর কেবা কোথা পাবে? এই বিশ্ব মাঝার ।।১৩।।

দিব্য আপনার শ্রীহরিকথামৃত ,দিব্য নর্ত্তন-গীত।

যা দেখি শুনি হৈত ভক্তবৃন্দ সবাই মহাপুলকিত।।১৪।।

বিশ্বব্যাপী 'গৌরহরির দিব্য প্রেমধন' 

প্রচারিলেন শ্রীরুপানুগ জনের এ নিজজন।

দৈণ্যেদয়া, ব্যাৎসল্যে গড়া যাঁর আভূষণ। 

সতীর্থে প্রীতি বড়, যিঁনি উদার মহান।।১৫।।

বৈষ্ণব জগৎ গাহে যাঁর সদা গুনগান।

এমন গুরু বৈষ্ণবে প্রীতি না দেখি কখন।

কৃপা করুন হে বৈষ্ণব ঠাকুর অভিন্ন্য গুরুবর্গ সমতূল্য মোরা শিক্ষাগুরু নিষ্ঠাচরণ।

এদাসাধমে না রাখিও দূর, করি এই নিবেদন।।১৬।।

তব কৃপা যদি পাই, তবে যে শ্রীগৌর নিতাই, দিবেন চরণ সেবন।

ফুল-দলঅর্চিত চরণ দু'টি। কৃপাময় প্রভো! ক্ষম সকল ত্রুটি।।১৭।।

এদাসাধম সদা বড় দুঃখী- 'শ্রীভক্তিসুন্দর পর্য্যটক', কিবা তার হবে গতি, হে শ্রীগৌড়ীয় মহাজন!

হে করুণার দূরদর্শী বৈষ্ণব ঠাকুর তব শ্রীচরণ তলে, কেঁদে কেঁদে পামর বলে, প্রতি জন্মে দিও চরণ সেবন।।১৮।।

ষষ্ঠসপ্ততিঃ (ষটসপ্ততিহি)তম ব্যাসপূজা মহিমান্বিত পুষ্পার্ঘ্য নিবেদনে- ত্রিদন্ডী ভিক্ষু শ্রীভক্তিসুন্দর পর্য্যটক স্বামী।

শ্রীকৃষ্ণচৈতন্য মঠ (রেজিঃ)

ঈশোদ্যান, শ্রীমায়াপুর ধাম নদীয়া।

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda on this most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Thank you for your kind letter in response to the small report I have given you; you are securing an amazing army amongst your senior and dedicated congregational members. Many serve you in various fields—congregational preaching, book distribution, and the holy dhāmas.

Just like Śrīla Prabhupāda, you are able to connect with and nourish a wide spectrum of individuals in many sectors—all the while maintaining a personal relationship amidst the complicated stage dramas of the present material field.

Sadly, the Kali-yuga commotions distract so many from the path. Even within noble devotional projects or asset acquisitions, a sacrifice of ‘personalism’ arises—that very spirit which attracted us in the early days, the spark that inspired us to join and dedicate our lives.

But your humanism and relationalism encourage us to ‘make a history’ rather than become a ‘victim of history’. You are inviting us to enter the devotional fold, to transform ourselves and affect those around us—whether it be toddlers, saṅkīrtana teams, or the mass congregation.

By your grace, we have found a ‘unity in diversity’ as we chant and distribute the holy names according to our capacity.

By your example, we have found purpose and mission. However, despite the histories or defeats, please empower us to swim within the true paramparā currents, and not become sidelined by any form of rāga-dveṣa, sectarian narrow-mindedness, or ambitions that would separate us from the Lord.

This is the Jayapatākā victory flag which you have flown; please allow us to do the same.

Best wishes on this day,

Your servant,
Bhaktisiddhānta Swami

Africa
Mauritius

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, the deliverer of the fallen souls. His mercy turns the dumb into eloquent speakers and enables the lame to cross mountains.”

All glories! All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja! All glories to the Vyāsa-pūjā celebration of His Holiness.

This year our family had the good fortune of performing the Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā that was expertly organized under the directions of Śrīla Gurudeva, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī and His Holiness Lokanātha Swāmī Mahārāja. By the dint of our little experience in the holy dhāma, we were amazed by the splendour and purity with which each detail was taken care of. All the yātrīs were fully satisfied by the care and attention offered. Punctuality in the services and support at each step made the yātrā smooth. We are very thankful and obliged to this great service of Guru Mahārāja rendered to the holy dhāma and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Despite Guru Mahārāja’s failing health, not even one day went by without a lecture by Guru Mahārāja for the parikramā. Indeed, Śrīla Gurudeva is a bona fide representative of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu, who is always revealing the holy dhāma to the sincere seekers. We were all immersed in the amṛta-gaṅgā of Lord Gaurāṅga’s holy names and pastimes as narrated by senior Vaiṣṇavas and Śrīla Gurudeva. We never felt separate from Guru Mahārāja. 

Each day spent in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur made us realize the great service Guru Mahārāja has rendered to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the predecessor ācāryas. The whole Navadvīpa-maṇḍala loves Śrīla Gurudeva Mahārāja. Guru Mahārāja is the heart of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, and the holy dhāma is the home of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja. Throughout the nine islands of Navadvīpa-dhāma, there's not a single jīva who has escaped the mercy of Lord Gaurāṅga. Our dear Śrīla Gurudeva is instrumental in expanding the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu throughout the holy dhāma and the whole world. 

Every day, hundreds of thousands of books and Vedic literatures were being distributed throughout the length and breadth of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur by the causeless mercy of Śrīla Gurudeva. These books constitute the spiritual revolution that Śrīman Mahāprabhu has predicted in the lives of many. Each nook and corner of the holy dhāma is imbued with a sweet pastime of Lord Gaurāṅga, and our Gurudeva joyfully shares the details and esoteric meanings of those pastimes. Śrīla Gurudeva is always engaged in the congregational chanting of the holy names and engages his followers in the saṅkīrtana-yajña. Very often, tears of ecstasy can be seen in the eyes of Guru Mahārāja, and at other times, his body thrills upon the utterance of “Gouuuuuuurāṅga!”

Increasing the ecstasy of Lord Gaura-sundara, the devotees joyfully partake in the service of prasādam. Each day, prasādam was of the best quality, and devotees ate to their full satisfaction. Nowhere in the holy dhāma have I seen any jīva starving for food. Śrīla Gurudeva made sure that all yātrīs were being served nice prasādam. The organization behind this prasādam service is simply amazing—such a Herculean task! There needs to be proper coordination at every level. Out of love for our Gurudeva, devotees joyfully engage in this service. This festival concludes with the Śāntipura festival, where devotees are fed nice prasādam.

The divine beauty of the holy dhāma was especially apparent during the early morning hours. Even the Deities were dressed gorgeously on palanquins bedecked with fine cloth and jewelry. Śrīla Gurudeva engaged the devotees in the seva of the Deity form of Lord Gaurāṅga, and it further expanded in grandeur at the TOVP. Guru Mahārāja is always assisting his spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, in the nikuñja-sevā of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and also engages his followers to learn the art of serving the Divine Couple in the arcā form. Devotees would feast on the Deities' form every morning by the mercy of Śrīla Gurudeva. 

The glories of Lord Gaurāṅga are unlimited. So are the glories of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja. Millions of times we fall at the feet of Śrīla Gurudeva and we pray for his good health.

Aspiring to be your servant,
Keśava Kṛṣṇacaitanya dāsa

Asia

Vyas Puja Offering for my dear Guru Maharaj

Dear Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my most  humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Dear Guru Maharaj, I'm indebted to you for giving me this new life by accepting this fallen soul your disciple.  My life has changed completely after that.
In month of December 2024, I'd desire of going to Sri Dham Mayapur and meet Guru Maharaj. I wanted to have some direct instructions from him for my spiritual progress.
Though, visit was not looking feasible in coming months but by mercy of Guru Maharaj, I got a chance to go to mayapur in Feb2025. On the first day of arriving in Mayapur, I could hear Guru Maharaj during Sarvan Mela.
At the end of his speech, during Q&,  one devotee asked that very same question for himself. He wanted to have some direct instructions from Guru Maharaj and Guru Maharaj instructed him to CHANT, CHANT & CHANT seriously, and sincerely. 
I was stunned to hear his question and instructions from Guru Maharaj.
I just kept looking at Guru Maharaj for his mercy on me. How he fulfilled my desire through that devotee. I took the instructions in my heart and trying to follow.

I love Guru Maharaj like I love Krsna.

Please forgive me for offences I have done knowingly or unknowingly. 

Your menial servant
Krsna goparaj das

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your appearance!

Today is the main festival of the year for us, your disciples! Śrīla Prabhupāda confirmed this truth when he described the following verse from the Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad (6.23) as the most important in all the Vedas:

yasya deve parā bhaktir
yathā deve tathā gurau
tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ
prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

"Only to those great souls who have full faith in both the Lord and the spiritual master is all the Vedic knowledge revealed."

Why is faith in the Lord not enough? Why is tathā gurau—faith in the guru equal to that in the Lord—also required? Lord Caitanya Himself gave the perfect answer by His own example.

The great scholar Nimāi Paṇḍita—the Supreme Lord Himself, the Vedānta-kṛd (compiler of Vedānta) and Veda-vit (knower of the Vedas) as stated in Bhagavad-gītā 15.15—received from His guru Īśvara Purī a paradoxical instruction:

"mūrkha tumi, tomāra nāhika vedāntādhikāra
‘kṛṣṇa-mantra’ japa sadā,—ei mantra-sāra"

(Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi 7.72)

"You are a fool. You are not qualified to study Vedānta philosophy. Therefore, always chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. This is the essence of all Vedic mantras."

How could the creator of Vedānta be unqualified to study it? The answer is that the essence of Vedānta is revealed solely by the grace of a pure servant of the Lord, whether one knows its texts or has never read them.

On the path to true comprehension of Vedānta, one must admit one’s complete foolishness—even when one possesses perfect scriptural knowledge. And this is truly very difficult to do. In fact, it is extremely difficult for someone who understands the śāstra, serves the Lord sincerely, and strives for self-realization not to consider themselves spiritually intelligent. At best, such a disciple might humbly listen to the guru speak about their disqualification, but this does not guarantee actual realization of one’s foolishness.

Yet Lord Caitanya set the perfect example. Though He was the very author of the Vedas and in this incarnation was Nimāi Paṇḍita, who defeated the Digvijaya Keśava Kāśmīrī, the Vedāntists of Benares, and the great scholar Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, still He accepted the position of a fool before His guru and completely surrendered to his instruction to chant the holy names of Kṛṣṇa.

And the result exceeded even His own expectations. The ecstatic symptoms of kṛṣṇa-prema immediately overwhelmed Him so thoroughly that He even worried He had lost all spiritual knowledge:

"kṛṣṇa-nāme jñāna-cchana ha-ila āmāra"
(Cc Ādi 7.79)

But His spiritual master reassured Him:

"kṛṣṇa-nāmera phala—‘prema,’ sarva-śāstre kaya
bhāgye sei prema tomāya karila udaya"

(Cc Ādi 7.86)

"All the statements of the revealed scriptures declare that one must awaken one’s dormant love of Godhead. You have done so, and therefore You are the most fortunate of all people."

Thus, Śrīla Prabhupāda revealed to us that faith in the guru is the “secret of success” in spiritual life. At the Vyāsa-pūjā of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura in 1968, he told his first American disciples:

"I simply took the request of my spiritual master very seriously, although I did not know at all how to fulfill it. And Kṛṣṇa Himself arranged everything. This is the secret of success—a serious attitude to the instructions of the spiritual master!"

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You have perfectly understood this secret of success revealed by Śrīla Prabhupāda, and thus you have attained the greatest treasure of Lord Caitanya’s mercy—kṛṣṇa-prema-prayojana.

Because of your unwavering faith and devotion to Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have become a great ācārya in the disciplic succession of Lord Caitanya, and you are successfully bringing more than 60,000 disciples back to the spiritual world!

We can directly witness how Lord Nityānanda Himself manifests wherever you serve the mission of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. You are always overflowing with the infinite power and bliss of Nityānanda-Balarāma, and your instructions—like the compassionate glance of Nityānanda-Avadhūta—are capable of performing miracles, transforming the material world into oases of Vaikuṇṭha.

At present, I am in great need of that merciful glance and your blessings. Last year, you kindly empowered me to accept the inconceivably elevated service of dīkṣā-guru. I feel completely unqualified for this highly responsible task.

Right now, I acutely feel my absolute ignorance—even in those areas I once thought I understood. In such a helpless state, I can only rely on the miracle of your śikṣā-śakti, because I believe that you are a direct representative of Lord Nityānanda, the source of the Supersoul in every heart:

"jīve sākṣāt nāhi tāte guru caittya-rūpe
śikṣā-guru haya kṛṣṇa—mahānta-svarūpe"

(Cc Ādi 1.58)

"Because the Supersoul is not visible to us, the Lord appears before us in the form of a devotee, a liberated soul. Such a spiritual master is none other than Kṛṣṇa Himself."

For the Supersoul, nothing is impossible. And so, your divine kṛpā, emanating from the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda, can make the dumb speak:

"mūkaṁ karoti vācālam" (Cc Madhya 17.80)

Therefore, my only hope is this: that by the divine power of your order—“Become a guru!”—the miracle will occur, and a complete fool like me may somehow become an obedient instrument in the guru-paramparā.

In the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious day of your appearance,

Vāsusreṣṭha dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectable obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

I am completely unqualified but making a small attempt to glorify you for my own purification.

I want to begin by praying to the Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Krishna, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Lord Narasiṁhadeva to bestow Their innumerable blessings and grace on My beloved Gurudeva

Please bless me so that I can hear more and more and relish your Gaura-kathā, you speak as you are witnessing them right there. Your call out of the name “Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga!” melts my heart, I feel so blissful for a moment, oblivious of the material pangs.

In spite of your physical challenges, you are still travelling all over the places and distributing your mercy on the fallen souls, exactly imbibing the mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Just by your glance, thousands of people even in airport, in hospitals and who ever come near you get the mercy. We enjoy hearing about them; how they got the bhakti-lata-bij and many of us started our journey to bhakti the same way. We are so grateful to you and your determined nagara grama bhraman.

Please forgive me for all the mistakes and offenses. Praying unto thy divine lotus feet, my merciful Guru Mahārāja by Your Divine potency please kindly eradicate the weeds on the path of my devotional service. Please empower me to serve you day after day, year after year, life after life with increasing enthusiasm, offenselessly. I am your tool, use me the way you like. Make me an instrument dear spiritual master to spread Your Gaurāṅga’s glories far and wide.

All glories to your lotus feet.

Your servent of servent of sevent of the servent.

Venugopala Kotian

Bangladesh

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja. I am Devapriya Govinda Dāsa, now serving under Bhaktivedanta Gītā Academy Śrī Śrī Puṇḍarīka Dhāma. I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lutus feet on our auspicious appearence day. I am offering a poetry for you, written by myself as a homage.

গুরুদেব কৃপা কর এ অধম জনে
মায়ার প্রভাবে সদা পাপে রত ভকতি নাই এ মনে

পতিত দেখিয়া শোধিলে তুমি দিয়া স্থান চরণে
তবু এ পামর মদমত্ত হয়া,থাকে সেবাহীন অকারণে

গৌরপ্রেমের বিজয়ধ্বজা স্থাপিয়া সর্বস্থানে
মোহিত করিছ এ ভুবন মধুর হরিনাম সংকীর্তনে

সহন করিছ সব যাতনা, শরীর ভীষম ব্যাথা
তবু থেমে নেই তব শ্রীমুখে অবিরাম গৌরকথা

জানি এসবি আমদেরি লাগি,ভাবিয়া মোদের কথা
তবু এ মন কৃষ্ণবিমুখ বিচরিছে যথা তথা।

আজি এ দাসে কর তুমি দয়া, দাও মোরে শকতি
তোমারি আদেশ পালিয়া যেন প্রচারিতে পারি ভক্তি

ব্যাসপূজায় প্রণমি তোমায়,  চাহিয়া তোমার সুস্থতা
দেবপ্রিয় দাস করে প্রার্থনা প্রভু চরণে সদা

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to You!

Today is Your most auspicious appearance day. Every year, this day comes to me with the hope of receiving Your mercy — although You are always showering mercy, on this particular day You are most merciful. So every year, Vyāsa-pūjā day is a great chance to get Your supreme mercy for Your disciples and well-wishers.

I cannot repay the debt I owe to You for awarding me the real path of loving service to the Lord’s lotus feet. Śrī Uddhava said to Śrī Kṛṣṇa:

naivopayānty apacitiṁ kavayas taveśa
brahmāyuṣāpi kṛtam ṛddha-mudaḥ smarantaḥ
yo ’ntar bahiś ca tanu-bhṛtām aśubhaṁ vidhunvan
ācārya-caittya-vapuṣā sva-gatiṁ vyanakti

(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.29.6)

In this verse, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī comments that Lord Kṛṣṇa is ten million times more dear to a devotee than life itself. And according to Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, even by rendering devotional service for the total duration of one thousand universal creations, a devotee cannot repay the debt he feels to the Lord for awarding him loving service to His lotus feet. The Lord appears within the heart as the Supersoul and externally as the spiritual master and as His literary incarnations — the supreme Vedic knowledge of Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

In Caitanya-caritāmṛta (Madhya 22.47) it is stated:

kṛṣṇa yadi kṛpā kare kona bhāgyavāne
guru-antaryāmi-rūpe śikhāya āpane

“When Kṛṣṇa is kind to a fortunate soul, He personally instructs them through the Supersoul within and the spiritual master without.”

In another place it is said:

yāhā haite kṛṣṇa-bhakti sei guru haya

“From whom devotion to Kṛṣṇa arises — he is guru.”

O deliverer of the fallen, You are a manifestation of Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself manifests as the spiritual master, His devotees, His energies, His incarnations, and His plenary portions. They are all six in one:

kṛṣṇa, guru, bhakta, śakti, avatāra, prakāśa
kṛṣṇa ei chaya-rūpe karena vilāsa

(CC Ādi 1.32)

You are a mahā-bhāgavata absorbed in the mellows of loving devotion. Mistakes, illusion, cheating, and defective perception do not occur in You.

You are a very dear associate of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, showering mercy on fallen people like me. You are empowered by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu — otherwise, no one could preach as You do.

As stated in Caitanya-caritāmṛta (Antya 7.11):

kali-kālera dharma — kṛṣṇa-nāma-saṅkīrtana
kṛṣṇa-śakti vinā nāhe tāra pravartana

“In this Age of Kali, only one religion — the chanting of the holy name — will prevail, and it is only possible by one who is especially empowered by Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, in his Anubhāṣya, quotes from the Nārāyaṇa-saṁhitā:

dvāparīyair janair viṣṇuḥ pañcarātrais tu kevalaiḥ
kalau tu nāma-mātreṇa pūjyate bhagavān hariḥ

He comments that only an empowered personality — not a mental speculator — can distribute the holy name and induce people to worship Kṛṣṇa. Such an ācārya is kṛṣṇāliṅgita-vigraha, always embraced by the Lord, a mahā-bhāgavata, a paramahaṁsa-ṭhākura — fit to be a jagat-guru, a world teacher. This fully applies to You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

You received the mercy of Your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda. In the purport to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.16.24, Śrīla Prabhupāda writes:

“The bona fide spiritual master is he who has received the mercy of his guru, who in turn is bona fide because he has received the mercy of his guru.”

In SB 2.9.43, Śrīla Prabhupāda further says:

“One who is now the disciple is the next spiritual master. And one cannot be a bona fide and authorized spiritual master unless one has been strictly obedient to his spiritual master.”

When John Lennon once asked Śrīla Prabhupāda, “Who is a bona fide guru?” Śrīla Prabhupāda replied, “Search who is most attached to the Lord. He is a bona fide guru.” Guru Mahārāja, Your deep attachment to Lord Caitanya inspires me to at least try to become attached.

Your service, sacrifice, and surrender are off-the-scale. You are a luminary of devotion and a powerhouse of love — an irresistible force that smashes through every material barrier. In every situation, however challenging, You never stop giving. I feel happy knowing that I am connected to this powerhouse of divine love.

By Your mercy, I have completed the Bhakti-vaibhava and Bhaktivedānta courses from Bhaktivedānta Vidyāpīṭha, Govardhan Eco Village, Wada, Mumbai. Now I am studying Caitanya-caritāmṛta here. Please bless me so I can complete it successfully, apply the nectarean lessons in my life, and assist You in Your preaching mission. You are always very merciful to me. Every time I go to Māyāpur, You mercifully give me Your divine darśana.

Guru Mahārāja, I have so many anarthas constantly disturbing me in executing devotional service and dealing with devotees. Please make me fit to receive Your ever-flowing mercy and become free from all anarthas. I want to please You always. Please empower me to do so. You are my only shelter and hope — my dearest well-wisher. I want to serve You with my heart’s full content.

Guru Mahārāja, I have committed many offenses at Your lotus feet due to my anarthas, bad habits, and ignorance. Please forgive me as a father forgives his child, or as a lover forgives their beloved. I am ever grateful for Your love and care for me. Thank You for loving me.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your unworthy disciple,
Dvijanātha Gaurāṅga dāsa
Govardhan Eco Village, Wada, Mumbai

“যাহার প্রসাদে পুষ্ট হইল শীর্ণ ভক্তি লতিকা 
জনমে জনমে মোর গুরুদেব রহে যেনো শ্রীল জয়পতাকা !” 

প্রিয় গুরুদেব, 

আপনার ৭৬ তম ব্যাসপূজা মহা মহোৎসব জয়যুক্ত হোক । আপনার ব্যাসপূজার এই পরম মঙ্গলময় তিথিতে আপনার শ্রীচরণকমলে আমার নিবেদিত সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণাম গ্রহণ করুন। জয় শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ !!

হে গুরুদেব, আপনি আমার জীবনস্বরূপ। আপনি অহৈতুকী করুণা পরবশ হয়ে আমার জীবনে এসেছেন এবং আমার মতো এক জঞ্জালকে আপনার চরণে স্থান দিয়েছেন। শিষ্য হিসেবে আপনাকে সন্তুষ্ট করার মতো কিছুই করতে পারিনি আমি কখনও । না আছে আমার সাধনা, না আছে আচার-প্রচার,তবুও আপনি কখনও আমাকে ছেড়ে দেননি। একজন পিতা যেমন তার অবাধ্য, দুর্বল সন্তানকে কখনও ফেলে দেন না, বরং সবসময় তারও ভালো চিন্তা করেন, আপনিও তেমন আমার জন্য প্রতিটি মুহূর্তে কষ্ট পাচ্ছেন কিন্তু কখনও আমাকে দূরে ঠেলে দেননি, বরং আমার জন্য সর্বোত্তম ব্যবস্থা ও সঙ্গের আয়োজন করেছেন। গুরুমহারাজ, আপনার সান্নিধ্যে আসার পর হতে আপনি আমার হৃদয়ে শক্তি সঞ্চায় করে মহা সৌভাগ্য প্রদান করেছেন। 

হে প্রভুপাদ প্রিয়পুত্র, শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের প্রতিটি নির্দেশনা পালনে আপনি সদা প্রস্তুত। শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের মনোভিলাষ অনুযায়ী বৈদিক তারামণ্ডল প্রদর্শনী তৈরি, মায়াপুরের উন্নয়ন, সারস্বত পরিবারকে একত্রিত করা, অসীমহারে প্রচার করা ইত্যাদি সবই আপনি চালিয়ে যাচ্ছেন। ব্যাধির তীব্র বেদনা সহ্য করেও আপনি মহাপ্রভুর বাণী প্রচারে সদা ব্যতিব্যস্ত। এমন অবস্থায়ও ভ্রমণ, প্রবচন প্রদান, নিত্য বিগ্রহ দর্শণ, দীক্ষা প্রদান, মিটিং এর পর মিটিং কত পরিশ্রম হয় প্রতিটা দিন। সবকিছু আমাদের জন্য, আমরা যেন এই জড়জগতের দুঃখ-দুর্দশা পূর্ণ জীবন থেকে মু্ক্ত হয়ে কৃষ্ণের কাছে ফিরে যেতে পারি।

হে পতিতপাবন,আপনি আপনার জীবনের প্রতিটি মুহূর্ত প্রদান করেছেন ভক্তদের যত্ন নিতে। যত ব্যস্ততম দিনলিপি, যত অসুস্থতা থাকুক না কেন তা কখনও আপনাকে আটকাতে পারে না ভক্তদের পাঠানো চিঠির উত্তর দিতে। আমাদের প্রতি অনুগ্রহ করে আপনি প্রতিদিন “শ্রীচৈতন্য লীলাকথা” বলতে আসেন । কখনও দীর্ঘ ক্লান্তিতে আপনার তন্দ্রা আসে, কথা বলতে গিয়ে বারংবার কাশতে হয়, দীর্ঘ মিটিংয়ের পরেও রাতের প্রসাদ পর্যন্ত না পেয়ে ঘন্টা পর্যন্ত আপনি বর্ণনা করে চলেন মহাপ্রভুর বিশেষ করুণায় কথা, আপনার বিশেষ উপলব্ধির কথা। 

হে আদর্শ শিক্ষক, প্রতিটি ক্ষেত্রে আপনি নিজ আচরণের মধ্য দিয়ে শিক্ষা দিয়ে চলেছেন। এত ব্যস্ততার মাঝেও আপনি ভক্তদের শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের গ্রন্থ অধ্যয়নের গুরুত্ব বোঝাতে নিজে প্রত্যহ শ্রীমদ্ভাগবত অধ্যয়ন করেন। আপনি ইতিমধ্যেই বহুবার এই গ্রন্থাবলি অধ্যয়ন করেছেন কিন্তু তবুও আপনি ইসকন শিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় কর্তৃক প্রস্তাবিত সম্মানসূচক ডিগ্রি প্রত্যাখ্যান করে অধ্যয়ন করে পরীক্ষা দিয়ে অর্জন করছেন সকল ডিগ্রী । 

হে নিতাইকৃপাপ্রদায়িনে, নিত্যানন্দ প্রভু যেমন কোন রকম যোগ্যতা বিচার না করে জগাই মাধাইকে পর্যন্ত উদ্ধার করেছেন, শ্রীল প্রভুপাদও ঠিক সেইভাবে দেশে - বিদেশে ঘুরে সমস্ত জগাই মাধাইকে উদ্ধার করেছেন। আর শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের সেই কৃপা আপনি আরও অনেক অনেক বদ্ধজীবেদের কাছে পৌঁছে দিচ্ছেন। আপনার কৃপাকটাক্ষ, আপনার মধুময় হাস্য কত জীবেদের উদ্ধার করে দিচ্ছে ! বদ্ধজীবেদের প্রতি আপনার অনুকম্পাবশত আপনি নিজ আবাস মায়াপুর ছেড়ে বারংবার দেশে, বিদেশে, নগরাদি গ্রামে, এমনকি হাসপাতালেও ছুটে বেড়ান। আপনি হাসপাতালেও যান সেখানকার লোকেদের প্রকৃত রোগ ভবরোগের চিকিৎসা করতে। অসংখ্য নির্ঘুম রাত কাটিয়েছেন, ঘুম ও বিশ্রাম আপনার কাছে সময়ের অপচয় । আপনি রাতে ক্লান্ত বোধ করে না, আপনার সেবকেরা আপনাকে মনে না করিয়ে দিলে আপনার ঘুমোতেও মনে থাকে না। 

হে করুণাময় গুরুদেব, আপনি ইতিমধ্যেই না চাইতেই আমাকে শ্রেষ্ঠ আশীর্বাদ প্রদান করেছেন এবং নির্দেশনাও প্রদান করেছেন। করুণা করুন আপনার সেইসব নির্দেশনা যেন আমি যথাযথভাবে পালন করতে পারি। আর সময় নষ্ট না করে আমার এই মানব জন্মের দুর্লভ সুযোগকে কাজে লাগিয়ে কৃষ্ণপ্রেম লাভ করতে পারি ও অন্যদেরও সহায়তা করতে পারি। আমাকে কৃপা করুন যেন আমি আপনাকে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের সেবায় সর্বতোভাবে সহায়তা করতে পারি ও আপনাকে সন্তুষ্ট করতে পারি।

বিনীত নিবেদক

আপনার নিত্যসেবক

কানাই প্রেম দাস (দীক্ষা)

বগুড়া, বাংলাদেশ

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Please accept our humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet!

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

We are happy to write you an offering letter again this year.

Our Gurudeva, you are always preaching the importance of chanting the holy mahā-mantra and cultivating devotion by practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness and following Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions in your life. You have taught us that "Kṛṣṇa is protecting the devotees, and by chanting, one feels that protection." Despite physical challenges, health issues, material difficulties, and many other obstacles, you have overcome everything through the power of your devotion.

You have also taught us that "When we are fully attached to Kṛṣṇa, we naturally become detached from māyā." Dear Gurudeva, by constantly engaging in Kṛṣṇa-conscious activities, you are the living proof of this truth.

Your intelligent and amazing preaching strategies inspire many people to take up devotional life. Through parikramās, safari programs, various Vedic festivals, and regular online classes, you create a blissful devotional environment among the devotees.

By your unlimited blessings, we were blessed with a baby girl last December 2024. It is a new experience for us to raise our daughter, Surabhi. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to you and humbly place our little Vaiṣṇavī under your divine mercy.

Furthermore, we are facing some challenges, including the uncertainty of being together in one location due to our current jobs. Additionally, we have fewer opportunities to remain in constant devotional association. Please keep us in your blessings so that we may overcome these difficulties, remain free from offenses, and always follow your instructions in our life journey.

Our shelter of life, please bless us to maintain a balanced gṛhastha-āśrama journey, remain in the association of devotees, and dedicate our knowledge and everything in your service.

We also pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, and Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva for your good health and long life.

Happy Appearance Day, our beloved Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī!

Your insignificant children,

Mukunda Datta Sevaka Dāsa and Sudhāmṛta Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī
Sirājgañj, Bangladesh

Śrī Śrī Guru Gaurāṅga Jāyataḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you! All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

jībēra nistāra hetu, nāndā-sutā hāri
bhuvanē prakāśa haila, guru-rūpe dhari’

On this auspicious occasion of your glorious appearance day, we wholeheartedly offer our gratitude to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for their boundless mercy in bestowing upon humanity the most precious gift—your divine presence.


Dear Caring Father,

As we attempt to compose this Vyāsa-pūjā offering, we recognize our utter unworthiness in describing even a fraction of your oceanic glories. However, just as one worships the Gaṅgā with Gaṅgā water, we humbly attempt to glorify you with whatever little capacity we have, relying solely on your unlimited mercy.

Many members of our family are blessed to be your disciples, yet your kindness extends beyond them. You never forget to wish devotees—even beyond your initiated disciples—on their birthdays, sending heartfelt prayers and blessings. Your compassionate nature knows no bounds. Under your merciful shelter, dear spiritual father, we feel a deep sense of security, even amidst the turbulence of this material world.


Dear Ultimate Guardian,

Guru Mahārāja, from our past experiences, we can confidently say that your presence in our lives has given our existence profound meaning. On this most auspicious occasion, we humbly beg for your blessings so that we may dedicate our lives to the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga.


O Guide to the Ultimate Truth,

By your causeless mercy, we have somehow received the great fortune of being your disciples. Yet, we are ashamed to admit that, due to our lack of faith and surrender, we often remain confused about the ultimate truth. However, through personal experiences, we have witnessed undeniable proof of your transcendental guidance, gradually dispelling our doubts. Guru Mahārāja, please bless us that all our confusions, false ego, and pride may be eradicated so that we may become your sincere disciples.


O the Victory Flag of Śrīla Prabhupāda,

Your unwavering determination to follow Śrīla Prabhupāda’s orders is unparalleled. Your compassion continues to blossom day by day. Yet, due to our misfortune, we have often taken this divine mercy for granted and failed to properly value it. Gurudeva, please forgive us and bless us so that we, too, may assist you in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, just as your dedicated disciples do.


O Living Example of Prema-bhakti,

Your merciful glance and your thunderous call of “Gaurāṅga!” and “Nityānanda!” are more than sufficient to ignite Kṛṣṇa consciousness in anyone’s heart. Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so that we may always remain immersed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.


Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Despite facing countless challenges, your determination in preaching never wavers. You continue to inspire devotees worldwide, standing as a beacon of motivation for all of us.

On this auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā, we humbly pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your sound health and long life.


Gurudeva,
Please bless us with the strength and sincere desire to follow your instructions and assist you in your divine service. On this auspicious appearance day, please bless us that whatever time remains in our lives may be utilized—directly or indirectly—in the service of Guru, Kṛṣṇa, and the Vaiṣṇavas.


Your insignificant servants,
Narahari-priya Dāsa and Praṇapriyā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā disciples)
Haripriyā Devī Himāvatī (Spiritual Granddaughter)
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Lord Caitanya.

It is of great good fortune, created by Śrīla Prabhupāda and previous ācāryas, that we have got your association in this life. In the present scenario of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, it is very difficult to get personal association and teachings from Guru. But I feel blessed that every day in the morning I am getting your personal instruction. How? Through your lectures—especially the recorded lectures before your stroke. The lectures seem to me as a gold mine, and I try to dive into this mine every morning just after getting up. I collect the best gold-like instructions from you to decorate my devotional practices every day.

After getting encouragement from a devotee at the āśrama, I started this habit, and in the last 1.5 years I have heard more than 135 English lectures of yours on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. It is helping me to shape my sādhana, behavior, services, and outreach according to the principles of śāstra, as shown by you and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Some of the ornaments prepared from your golden instructions are presented below.

Also, by your grace, we have completed my Bhakti-vaibhava course from Govardhan Eco Village, Mumbai, and HH Rādhānātha Swami offered us the certificate. The syllabus of Bhaktivedānta is also complete—only the thesis writing is in process. We are now studying Caitanya-caritāmṛta. You have set a live example in this regard by completing these courses at a very advanced age, surrounded by so many responsibilities and physical challenges.

Please bless me so that I can continue this nice habit of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and hearing your lectures, apply these instructions in my life, and dedicate this life in such a way that satisfies you.

Your servant,
Rāghava Kīrtana dāsa

Extracting Gold Mines

(Valuable Instructions of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami)

Guru:

Having guru is like assurance policy, one gets help at danger. 0503 SB_08-24-53-56 MAU 2007-08-06.mp3

Only guru can open the lid of honey bottle of prema and we can drive deep in Spiritual life. By getting the aroma near the lid, we are thinking that it's spiritual life but that's only a shadow. 0161 SB 01-13-18 NT 1996-11-22.mp3

If we are diseased, it is not that always we shall always remain diseased. Now we are diseased by material vision. Guru is like doctor, senior devotees are like interns, who can help us to cure this disease. *****0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

When a soul is sincerely looking for the truth, though they don't have any clue, Krishna sends spiritual master to Him. 0278 JPS SB 04-08-39 TOR 1983-06-04The_Real_Thing_Is_To_A_ Devotee_Of_The_ Lord.mp3

*****0284 JPS SB 04-12-32 PER 1997-06-07.mp3

Bhakti is a team work of Diksha and Siksa Gurus.

Guru is a substation and caita Guru is Main station. Since signal is very low and Jiva can not catch the instructions of Caita Guru or Paramatma, so substation like Guru is required for clear instructions.

Siksa guru should instruct in such a way that doesn't disturb the relationship with Diksha Guru.

Best*****0384 JPS SB 07-05-05 BAN 1997-09-17.mp3

A devotee felt bitter with GM, in class prashad not given, came to room not seen, sent mail but not answered and GM asked Sita-ram-laxman pr to talk with him, but he forgot. The disciple felt that Guru has rejected me.

Who is passing tough time we should help them by offering special mercy from Guru and senior devotees and get them back in spiritual life.

Guru is always pulling us but we are thinking that Guru is pushing away from bhakti.

0390 JPS SB 07-08-17 NT 1981-07-06 One_has_to_try_to_be_Krishna_Conscious_ With_Great.mp3

Just like deities, we shouldn't associate Guru from very close distance. Disciples would say to SP about familiarity & he would change the servants.

Wife seeing Husband, Disciple seeing Guru as a representative of God though they may have apparent defects

Sadhu or senior disciple describes how to apply the words of Guru and Shastra practically.

0393 JPS SB 07-09-28 LA 1980-04-29_I_Spit_In_Your_Face_My_Guru_Knows_Everything.mp3

If you see Guru & Krishna in the same room, you should offer obeisance to Guru first by whose mercy you are getting the opportunity to meet Krishna

When we do some wonderful services, we feel how great I am. But we should feel how great the mercy of Guru is that he can use me in the service of Krishna.

Don't bite the hand of Guru that feeds you nectar.

Spiritual Advancement means simply following spiritual master

I spit at your face if you say that you can give more than what spiritual master gave

Babajis asked HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura "why are you taking sannyasa & coming under Varnasrama?" LORD CAITANYA is Lord, he can enjoy at Gambira, I can't. I simply try to please Guru & Krishna.

Guru is one means all guru has same service attitude of servant of servants. 0395 JPS SB 07-09-42 NT 1986-10-30 Servent_Of_The_Servent.mp3

Sins are like weeds which weaken the plant but offense to guru is like uprooting the plant by mad elephant 0409 JPS SB 08-08-22 NO 1982-09-14.mp3

We should be fearful of becoming independent of the orders of spiritual master. 0411 JPS SB 08-08-41 CUL 1982-01-09_Vaisisastaka_Verse_8_Devotional_Service.mp3

When our basics of devotion- faith to Guru & Krishna is weak, desiring for higher levels of bhakti will collapse like big building without foundation. 0415 JPS SB 08-18-01 MAY 1992-09-08 Transcendental_Lilas_Of_Vamanadeva.mp3

Diksha Guru is the ultimate shelter of a disciple. Without his recognition one can't accept others as siksa guru. E SP said himself as the diksha & siksa guru of his disciples 0416 JPS SB 08-18-05 LECTURE 1982-05-29.mp3

Sensitivity in Preaching/Dealing: 

Preacher should be psychologist and Preaching should be patient oriented.  If operation is carried on a person who has a weak heart, he may die on operation bed. If we use strong words to people who can't accept it, will never come back to us. 0161 JPS SB 01-13-18 NT 1996-11-22.mp3

My life has become terrific by some fanatic preachers who are against deva Puja. In Skanda Purana, "who serves Devatas instead of Vishnu is serving a witch" but I never use this quote. 0485 JPS SB_04-01-29 SYD_08-05-27.mp3.

Devotees don't act in such a way that others offend him & destroy like Hirankyasipu. But simply by doing Sankirtan & Preaching, if others become furious on him what he can do. 0390 JPS SB 07-08-17 NT 1981-07-06 One_has_to_try_to_be_ Krishna_Conscious_ With_Great.mp3

We have to create good impressions of people on us. Simply by appreciating Hare Krishna devotees even in a joking manner people can accumulate  sukriti. 0405 JPS SB 07-15-74 MUN 1997-08-20.mp3

 

Sankirtan/ Preaching

We have to be merciful towards suffering living beings. Out of 5 billion people, how many are Krishna Conscious? Lord Caitanya postponed His journey to Vrindavan for 10-15 years to spread sankirtan. But He was longing for Vrindavan always. 0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

Preaching is relished by realized devotees and neophyte can help the preachers to get rid of anarthas. 0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

Secret of good speaker is hearing carefully. Otherwise realizing and sharing with others will not be possible. Lord Krishna gave blessings to Arjuna in the form of instructions. Lord Chaitanya gave mercy to devotees through the instructions of preaching Sankirtan 0278 JPS SB 04-08-39 TOR 1983-06-04 The_Real_Thing_Is_To_A_Devotee_Of_ The_Lord.mp3

Only philosophy can't change people. The secret behind Srila Prabhupada's success is presenting realizations with original philosophy 0282 JPS SB 04-12-25 IPH 1987-07-08.mp3

0287 JPS SB 04-14-12 HYD 2008-08-20.mp3

Instead of killing bombs, we should explode love bombs of holy name

Lord Caitanya had the animals dancing in kirtan, we can at least have the humans dancing in kirtan.

0395 JPS SB 07-09-42 NT 1986-10-30 Servent_Of_The_Servent.mp3

Kanistha Adhikari can also be Guru if he repeats the words of pure devotee even if without Realization.

0396 JPS SB 07-09-43 NT 1986-10-31.mp3

One quality control manager of a Match factory would distribute books to his colleagues by using 15% of his salary and they would give some Laxmi back, with that he would again distribute books

One publisher bought Srimad Bhagavatam but never read. Once he opened the pages of Prahlad's revolutionary teaching and turned into fanatic Hare Krishna devotee.

Maharatis could fight with 10000 people alone by spiritual power, similarly preachers can change the demonic civilization by the empowerment of Krishna

Lord Chaitanya didn't kill the demon like Lord Narashimhadev did but changed the heart

"I am not a pure devotee." It should not be an excuse. We have taken shelter of Guru means we are in the process of pure devotion. Mango and banana are collected from trees when they are green. 0398 JPS SB 07-10-09 AUC 1993-05-03 New_Zealand.mp3- Devotees enjoy same opulence as God

Often, we think that we need some degrees or become established to preach but if we are sincere devotees, Lord Krishna will provide all the facilities required for Preaching. Yogakshemam bahamaham. 0400 JPS SB 07-10-48 KL 1986-08-10.mp3

*****0404 SB 07-14-39 DEN 1996-04-16.mp3 Deity Worship & Sankirtan

Pujaris in ISKrishna ConsciousnessON are in Preaching mood. Purifying Preachers, mercy distribution to common people.

Team work between pujaris & preachers. Preachers have encounter many sense gratificatory things but when they some before deities nicely decorated & worshipped by pujaris, they become purified.

0411 JPS SB 08-08-41 CUL 1982-01-09_Vaisisastaka_Verse_8_Devotional_Service.mp3

The person who has vast knowledge of scripture but don't preach is a kanistha Adhikari

Srila Prabhupada's Preaching is a part of Lord Chaitanya's greater family

We have to make people attracted to Lord Krishna first- yena kena prakarena. Otherwise if we talk about 4 regulations first, people will be fearful. 0424 JPS SB 09-04-21 BEL 1996-01-09 Radhadesh.mp3

Preachers responsibility is to transfer the accurate message in parampara but he has no responsibility if they commit sin after diksa whereas diksa guru is responsible. But if by following the instructions of preacher one becomes degraded, then preacher is accountable. 0162 SB 01-13-21 BAN 1980-11-05 Lord Krishna The Ultimate Controller.mp3

  

Envy VS Team Spirit

*****0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

can't be employed

Material world means struggle of worms in the stool to come up.

If one feel envious to someone, one should serve him. By serving one gets rid of enviousness.

Radha Rani- "I want to serve even my competitor if they make Krishna happy."

If you push someone up, Krishna will push you up. Guru is trying to pull up others, we shouldn't try to pull down guru rather help guru.

The more you show good qualities to help others, Krishna helps you.

We shouldn't compromise our Krishna consciousness for something material.

We can reveal to the deity, "I don't know Brahmabondhu's mind but I know my Kaliyuga mind. It is full of all nonsense idea, please help me to get out of this nonsense mind."

0397 JPS SB 07-09-54 NT 1986-02-12.mp3

If someone is doing more services to Krishna, we should be happy not envious like kicking another cycler in cycle race.

Someone is doing good means; he is creating a new target to be achieved.

0405 JPS SB 07-15-74 MUN 1997-08-20.mp3

SP, "Disciples of HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura g=fought with each others after his disappearance but you are fighting in my presence.

Team spirit of Footbal team-whoever does the goal, everyone becomes happy

****0413 JPS SB 08-11-08 CUL 1982-03-12_Vaishnava_Ke_7-9.mp3

When we desire for false prestige, we don't recognise the service given by our juniors and complain, "why is he made sankirtan leader though he is my junior?"

Cream of milk will naturally come to the top, junior devotee may also come to top by his sincerity. We should be happy at that.

When something good happens we should give credit to Guru & Gauranga but other devotees should give credit to that devotee.

0416 JPS SB 08-18-05 LECTURE 1982-05-29.mp3

In kirtan coordination requires among instruments. In Brihat kirtan also requires coordination among devotees

We have to be satisfied with playing our parts just as in kirtan one plays mridanga, another kartal etc and also the lead changes after certain time period

 

 

Service

0151 JPS SB 01-08-27 DAM 1998-05-20.mp3: Krishna remembers even slightest service. We never lose by serving Him. Aboriginal woman gave fruits to Lord Krishna and Laxmi became happy.

Devotional service should be spontaneous. E Bhagavan singh passing resolution to do Tulashi arati instead of sending preachers 0157 JPS SB 01-11-13 NRR 1992-06-19 New_Raman_Reti_Gains_Ville_Farm.mp3

Best*****0384 JPS SB 07-05-05 BAN 1997-09-17.mp3

Everyone should think themselves how can I serve Srila Prabhupada

We should not how much service I have offered and How much facility I deserve. Rather, I should think how I can serve more.

If we expect respect from others and get it, we will be puffed up and if I don't get, I will be frustrated. So better not to expect any facility from others and then we can be blissful in Krishna consciousness.

It is more enjoyable to serve than to be served. Appreciating others is more enjoyable than being appreciated. LORD CAITANYA came to enjoy this. Best*****0384 JPS SB 07-05-05 BAN 1997-09-17.mp3

0394 JPS SB 07-09-38 MIA 1995-06-10 Maha_Bhudi_Prabhu's_House_Program.mp3

To experience bhakti yoga, we must have to start serving the Lord directly.

0395 JPS SB 07-09-42 NT 1986-10-30 Servent_Of_The_Servent.mp3

Any devotee regardless of his position is a servant of Guru & Vaishnavas

Controlling others is also a service but if we don't have proper service attitude, we may deviate just like Devatas became overwhelmed by seeing Krishna’s pastimes and Brahma stole the Gopas of Krishna.

Service is the only thing that keeps us away from Maya. If we are not serving Krishna, we are serving Maya. 0396 JPS SB 07-09-43 NT 1986-10-31.mp3

In Bhakti, all the opposite qualities becomes coordinated. Most blissful moments of my life were when I was in peak of anxiety for the service of Srila Prabhupada and his mission. Yasoda will never leave service of Krishna though whole day she is in anxiety. Hanuman lifted whole mountain for the service of Lord Rama. 0189 SB 02-02-08 NO 1987-06-16.mp3

 

 

 

Sincerity

Krishna's mercy is for everyone just like rain water but individuals' capacity to hold it makes difference in His mercy. Who remain part time Krishna conscious, they are partially receiving mercy. Who are more Krishna conscious, receiving more mercy. Who are fully Krishna conscious, receiving His full mercy. 0152 JPS SB 01-08-39 LEC 1982-12-20 Teachings_of_Queen_Kunti _Chapter_22.mp3

You be hot or cold, if you are lookworm, I spit you out.- Jesus.0158 JPS SB 01-11-30 NO 1986-10-02.mp3

One couple writing letter from West to Srila Prabhupada, "we want to be your disciple but in some cases we are not able to follow the principles. We depend on your mercy to come out of it." Srila Prabhupada shed tears, “How sincerely they are trying.” ****0292 JPS SB 04-18 USA 2008-06-17 Prabhupada_Village.mp3

One should not only reside in temple physically, but also mentally and spiritually.

It's not only our desire to go to spiritual world is enough but our activities, behaviour according to that desire takes us back to Godhead.0387 JPS SB 07-07-40 NO 1985-04-28 Vyasa_Puja_Lecture.mp3

If we perform conditional devotional service(desiring for good environment etc), we may end up in heavenly planets and we shall miss this nice chance given by LORD CAITANYA

0397 JPS SB 07-09-54 NT 1986-02-12.mp3

Simply telling that 'I want to go to Golaka is not all in all. We have to prepare our desires in the same direction."

Drinking the water under water will not help us

Bhakti yoga doesn't have externally tuff austerities but internally we have to purify the desires which is very difficult for Mayavadis

In the name of Preaching, we can't be careless. If no prashad is available, we should search for best option- salad or milk products not cooked grains

We should always be fearful of material nature

One may be Devotee, but if he doesn't follow these rules will not go back to Godhead this lifetime. 0401 JPS SB 07-12-11 LA 1986-05-02 Sex_Life_Under_The_Shelter_Of_Guru.mp3

If we want to go back home in this lifetime, we have to check each thought comes to our mind, each word we speak, each work we do. We don't need newspaper and media for this, Krishna is always seeing in heart. *****0399 JPS SB 07-10-31 ATL 1991-10-28 Overcome_Demoniac_Nature.mp3

Where is our anchor? If it is in the Material World, our external show of devotional service will not be fruitful ****0413 JPS SB 08-11-08 CUL 1982-03-12_Vaishnava_Ke_7-9.mp3

Purification is not only gross- 4 regulations, we should be purified internally. 0168 SB 01-16-22 LEC 1982-01-21 Clarification_not_Alteration.mp3

 

 

 

Sense Gratification:

Happy by sense gratification is like putting the ocean into a bottle since our senses have limited capacity but desire to enjoy is like ocean. 0158 JPS SB 01-11-30 NO 1986-10-02.mp3

Senses have limitations, so we can't enjoy beyond its limit but Lord Krishna is unlimited. 0417 JPS SB 08-19-18 ATL 1988-10-31 Morning_Lecture.mp3

Charity

****0419 JPS SB 08-19-41 Charity 1982-12-17.mp3

Giving charity to professional beggar is risky. The beggar becomes indebted and next life becomes father of the doner to pay but if we give to Krishna Consciousness, Lord Krishna becomes indebted which is good.

One devotee gave his last penny to HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura for Mayapur temple, HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura gave babaji diksha only to him.

God doesn't see what we are giving but what we are keeping back

 

Mercy of Vaishnavas

0155 JPS SB 01-10-07 MAD 1984-07-20 Only Devotees_Can_Know_Krishna.mp3

We depend more on the mercy of devotees than our own sadhana. Nalkuvera and Manigriva got darshan of Lord Krishna by the mercy of Narad though unqualified to get so.

It can be called Kripa if someone gives something to someone who is not entitled to get so.

Basudev Dutta wanted to suffer for all the living entities.

even you can be Brahmā for a hundred births you know, you can’t say that “I deserve now to get love for Godhead. I deserve to get the shelter of the Lord.” 0420 JPS SB 08-20-05 NO 1982-12-28.mp3

Sadhana

Secret of good speaker is hearing carefully. Otherwise realizing and sharing with others will not be possible. 0278 JPS SB 04-08-39 TOR 1983-06-04 The_Real_Thing_Is_To_A_Devotee_Of_The_Lord.mp3

What homework one should do to get Krishna Prema? In pure heart hear the holy name. Nityasiddha Krishna Prema. 0287 JPS SB 04-14-12 HYD 2008-08-20.mp3

****0292SB 04-18 USA 2008-06-17 Prabhupada_Village.mp3

 Only Sanatan Dharma talks about the qualities of Lord, in other religions He is just a mystery. You marry this girl but what quality she has is a mystery.

Best way to get attracted to Lord is to hear about Him.

Max Muller translated vedas in a distorted way so that others may lose faith in vedas

Deity- idol

Puranas- mythology

*****0377 JPS SB 07-01-04 NT 1985-10-02_Lord_Caitanya's_Philosoply_Doesn't Have_Any_Weakness.mp3

Narad changed Ratnakar simply by asking, "who will take responsibility of your Sinful acts."

Srila Prabhupada would change people by asking, "what is the mission of your life."

Lord Chaitanya changed Keshav Kasmiri by asking, "can you compose prayer on Ganga?"

19/04/2024 Gurumaharaj's Vysapuja

Material vacation means laying under sun and get burnt. But spiritual vacation means more services, chanting & hearing.

Mayapur is our eternal home. Fill up your battery and go out to preach Krishna Consciousness.

LORD CAITANYA offers mercy like Credit card, firstly money is given without earning but later you have to pay, otherwise it stops. Similarly LORD CAITANYA offers highest bliss in the beginning but we have to pay the price by chanting, serving Vaishnavas, avoiding offenses etc. 0398 JPS SB 07-10-09 AUC 1993-05-03 New_Zealand.mp3- Devotees enjoy same opulence as God

Austerity should be in accordance with a desire to please the Lord. 0399 JPS SB 07-10-31 ATL 1991-10-28 Overcome_Demoniac_Nature.mp3

0416 JPS SB 08-18-05 LECTURE 1982-05-29.mp3

Japa is not to be enjoyed, we surrender to the holy name and when He becomes happy, we become automatically happy

Sahajiyas want to enjoy Krishna, enjoy holy name etc.

Everyone wants to associate with someone great. E general people waiting before BCS room at Mayapur to see actors came for SP movie. SB class is the time to associate with SP & K. 0166 SB 01-15-51 ZUR 1996-06-29.mp3

 

 

Sadacara

*****0278 JPS SB 04-08-39 TOR 1983-06-04 The_Real_Thing_Is_To_A_Devotee_Of_The _Lord.mp3

Congenial Environment for Bhakti is created when we become careful.

In temple devotees should not do prajalpa and not puffed up.

Even if 1 person is not according to the principle, then everyone will be affected. For example, Srivas's mother-in-law and Milk eating Brahmachari peeped in the night Kirtan and no ecstasy available in that for Lord Caitanya.

The devotee who blasphemes, criticizes others is like a Rotten apple. Guru should give up such a disciple to save others.

0279 JPS SB 04-09-06 LA -09-19-1979 The_Highest_Principle_is_to_Satisfy_the_order_of_the_Spiritual_Master.mp3

Kanistha Adhikari only sees the external

If I only get one Madhyama Adhikari bhakta, then my mission is successful. HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura

One Yaksha killed Uttama and the whole yaksha race is affected, similarly one person transgresses the rules and whole society is affected 0282 JPS SB 04-12-25 IPH 1987-07-08.mp3

0383 JPS SB 07-05-04 BAN 1997-09-16.mp3

We may have close, closer and closest friends but no enemy.

*****0399 JPS SB 07-10-31 ATL 1991-10-28 Overcome_Demoniac_Nature.mp3

Any kind of generalization is an offense. This temple, this group is bad. If one of them are good, then it's Vaishnava Aparadha

If one says Bangalee devotees are bad, Svarupa Damodar, 6 goswamis, Srila Prabhupada, BCS are from Bangla only.

One who does faults and one who talks or heard about that all are equally condemned.

 

****0403 JPS SB 07-14-38 DEN 1996-04-14.mp3

We have to think about different material importance of a person & respect them. Similarly we should consider spiritual importance of person & respect them.

Also while giving charity, we should give to the most important person- Krishna & His devotees.

One may be materially less intelligent but spiritually highly intelligent. We should respect according to spiritual intelligence.

Offense is AIDS on the progress of Bhakti. Even if a Uttam adhikari obstructs a kanistha Adhikari in his bhakti, uttam adhikari may turn into materialist. *****0407 JPS SB 08-05-19 NT 1987-10-20.mp3

Srila Prabhupada would ask the devotees to bless other devotees & people in general and forbade to quarrel & curse among themselves.

By the offense of Capal Gopal & Ramchandra  to Haridas Thakur, all the villagers suffered

Pandavas were very cautious in receiving Durvasa whereas Indra being a mixed devotee was careless in dealing.

 

When Srila Prabhupada wouldn't like certain behaviour of elders, he would just ask questions. Srila Prabhupada to Bhakti Vinod Thakura son who was then 100 years old, "If one wants to do the right thing and another is creating some problems in it, is it good?" 0407 JPS SB 08-05-19 NT 1987-10-20.mp3

Sometimes we criticize devotees for some apparent faults not seeing his dedication, which is not expected. 0165 SB 01-15-34 BOM 1981-12-15 Disappearance_Day_of Bhakti_Siddhanta Thakur.mp3

 

Humility:

Devotee should always look at the weed that should be pulled out, not that how much services he is giving. 0291 JPS SB 04-17-09 LA 1980-04-30_What_Am_I_Not_Able_to_Surrender_Los_Angeles.mp3

Best*****0384 JPS SB 07-05-05 BAN 1997-09-17.mp3

Everyone should think themselves how can I serve Srila Prabhupada

We should not how much service I have offered and How much facility I deserve. Rather, I should think how I can serve more.

If we expect respect from others and get it, we will be puffed up and if I don't get, I will be frustrated. So better not to expect any facility from others and then we can be blissful in Krishna consciousness.

0393 JPS SB 07-09-28 LA 1980-04-29_I_Spit_In_Your_Face_My_Guru_Knows_Everything.mp3

When we do some wonderful services we feel how great I am. But we should feel how great the mercy of Guru is that he can use me in the service of Krishna.

Every situation can be described either in Krishna's way or Maya's way. if good score at book distribution makes us proud, next day there will be no book distribution, then we shall automatically be humble. 0406 JPS SB 08-03-22 BM 1989-09-20.mp3

We should always think that we are trying to be a devotee instead of we have advanced in devotion. Then we are always safe. 0409 JPS SB 08-08-22 NO 1982-09-14.mp3

Devotee sees traces of bad qualities in own heart and pray for them. For example Bhakti Vinod Thakura sings- amar jivana sada pape rata. But he sees traces of good qualities in others and appreciate or benedict them. A hunter hanged a washed skin of deer and water dripping from it to a Shiva Linga in hot summer and Shiva appeared to give benediction. 0188 SB 02-02-06 TI 1986-12-18_Malaysia.mp3

LORD CAITANYA criticized Himself to correct Prakasananda Saraswati. We should be very careful in correcting a Vaishnavas way. 0188 SB 02-02-06 TI 1986-12-18_Malaysia.mp3

Secret of becoming humble is to realize that we may have desires but improvement in bhakti is becoming possible only by the mercy of Guru and Krishna. 0169 SB 01-16-23 NO 1980-10-02 Drop_of_Nectar.mp3

 

Anartha:

Devotee should always look at the weed that should be pulled out, not that how much services he is giving. 0291 JPS SB 04-17-09 LA 1980-04-30_What_Am_I_Not_Able_to_Surrender_Los_Angeles.mp3

 

Becoming Krishna Conscious0500 SB_07-09-31 CHO 2008-10-18 Glories_Of_Damodara_Month.mp3

According to Puranas, while walking if we are hit by some pebbles and “Hare Krishna” is uttered automatically, we are guaranteed to go back to SW this life time.

We should train ourselves to remember K in both happiness and distress.

Ritual to bhava: continuing process gradually brings bhava

Basic aspect of spiritual life is responsibility. 1st responsibility is to be K conscious. Every devotee should be independently capable of dealing material life from spiritual point of view. One flying plane can't help another plane. Similarly guru & devotees can help us but ultimately we have to face death alone & cross over material ocean being Krishna Consciousness. 0166 SB 01-15-51 ZUR 1996-06-29.mp3

Leadership:

We should be a better person not a bitter person. The great obstacle in Leadership is becoming a bitter person. Best*****0384 JPS SB 07-05-05 BAN 1997-09-17.mp3

0395 JPS SB 07-09-42 NT 1986-10-30 Servent_Of_The_Servent.mp3

Any devotee regardless of his position is a servant of Guru & Vaishnavas

Controlling others is also a service but if we don't have proper service attitude, we may deviate just like Devatas became overwhelmed and Brahma stole the Gopas of Krishna.

*****0399 JPS SB 07-10-31 ATL 1991-10-28 Overcome_Demoniac_Nature.mp3

Power in the hand of demons- dynamite for building tunnel used for killing people

Becoming senior in Krishna Consciousness means you have accept some garbage of juniors, but it should have a limit.

We should never share our garbage with juniors because they are already struggling with their own garbage.

****0412 JPS SB 08-11-07 MAL 1995-07-26 What_We_Are_Doing_Now_Will_ Affcet_Our_Future.mp3

Every temple should have at least 1 hour kirtan with all the devotees specially the leaders. Then most of our problems will automatically be solved.

Only management people can think about world affairs, not everyone. Others may fully absorb in Preaching or deity worship etc.

Every service should be recognised, not only mgt.

Our goal is not sannyasa but Krishna Prema

0419 JPS SB 08-19-41 Charity 1982-12-17.mp3

Leaders should see whether one is giving his efforts according to capacity

Taking more responsibility

Promotion in service

Weight lifting- 300 to 350 to 400

 

Prajalpa:

Talking about Krishna doesn't mean talking about the difficulties faced by senior devotees. 0396 JPS SB 07-09-43 NT 1986-10-31.mp3

*****0399 JPS SB 07-10-31 ATL 1991-10-28 Overcome_Demoniac_Nature.mp3

One who does faults and one who talks or heard about that all are equally condemned.

If we want to go back home in this lifetime, we have to check each thought comes to our mind, each word we speak, each work we do. We don't need newspaper and media for this, Krishna is always seeing in heart.

Revealing one's mind doesn't mean to throw garbage to another devotee.

Becoming senior in Krishna Consciousness means you have accept some garbage of juniors, but it should have a limit.

We can ask- how can I get rid of this garbages instead of sharing the details of garbage

We should never share our garbage with juniors because they are already struggling with their own garbage.

Pure devotees like six goswamis had no garbage but Krishna Consciousness Realizations to share.

Only management people can think about world affairs, not everyone. Others may fully absorb in Preaching or deity worship etc. 0412 JPS SB 08-11-07 MAL 1995-07-26 What_We_Are_Doing_Now_Will_Affcet_Our_Future.mp3

Prajalpa distracts us from Krishna. Whenever some talk about difficulties in the life of some other devotees comes into discussion, Jananivas pr disappear from that place. 0166 JPS SB 01-15-51 ZUR 1996-06-29.mp3

 

Lord Caitanya: 0398 JPS SB 07-10-09 AUC 1993-05-03 New_Zealand.mp3- Devotees enjoy same opulence as God

Hosen Shah could recognize that LORD CAITANYA is nondifferent from Allah. No one even wife doesn't work without material facility but even my ministers resigned to serve LORD CAITANYA without any material facility.

LORD CAITANYA mercy- in Credit card, firstly money is given without earning but later you have to pay, otherwise it stops. Similarly LORD CAITANYA offers highest bliss in the beginning but we have to pay the price by chanting, serving Vaishnavas, avoiding offenses etc.

0415 JPS SB 08-18-01 MAY 1992-09-08 Transcendental_Lilas_Of_Vamanadeva.mp3

Lord Chaitanya also did Vamana pastime when his upanayan ceremony happened, He also begged from devotees like Vamana in brahmachari dress

Who isn't satisfied, can't be satisfied with other things

Hirankyasipu even getting whole universe not satisfied due to uncontrolled senses

Hiranksa unsatisfied by not getting opponents

Kholaveca Sridhar is satisfied simply by selling bananas. LORD CAITANYA, 'Everyone is rich by worshipping Durga, Kali, why are you worshipping Ganges and remain poor."Sridhar, "Even rich people eats whatever is in his destiny." LORD CAITANYA, "You have hidden wealth, I am the master of Ganges."

Lord Chaitanya is still there and He is seeing What we are doing. He may visit us at any moment.

LORD CAITANYA went to a strologer and ask about His previous life, he saw first Lord Krishna appearing at prison and Rama appearing in Ayodhya

When Lord appears everything becomes auspicious, He doesn't need auspiciousness but he creates it for other. 0416 JPS SB 08-18-05 LECTURE 1982-05-29.mp3

 

Nityananda:

*****0404 JPS SB 07-14-39 DEN 1996-04-16.mp3 Deity Worship & Sankirtan

Nityananda prabhu didn't establish any temple, son of Nityananda did. He only encouraged people to chant & dance

Nityananda's dancing is so unique and out of this world that LORD CAITANYA never wants to miss it.

When Lord Nityananda reached & touched Raghav Pandit while deity worship, he immediately offered obeisance & prepared for cooking for nitai.

Kadamba flower without rainy season.

Lord Nityananda empowered devotees from different caste as Mahanta or Guru. There were 64 Mahantas. One of them was king Krishnahora, who was given the charge of marriage of Nitai.

Whoever Nitai would meet became mad after Krishna & they would preach to their villages and within 12 years whole market was saturated.

 

 

Impersonalism

0400 JPS SB 07-10-48 KL 1986-08-10.mp3

Since our mind is material, when we think that Lord becomes covered by Maya when comes to Material World, is also maya.

We all have personal form but when we think that Lord has no form, we are making Lord inferior to us.

Incarnations

Mayadanava could make the injured and dead to be alive. If he would be present today, people would have considered him as God. Today's one becomes God by simply making ashes or gold. 0400 JPS SB 07-10-48 KL 1986-08-10.mp3

Police Superintendent may come first and President may come last. It doesn't make Police Superintendent better than President. In Krishna all the avatars reside. 0400 JPS SB 07-10-48 KL 1986-08-10.mp3

*****0409 JPS SB 08-08-22 NO 1982-09-14.mp3

Lord Krishna has nothing to do. E clerks have many files on their desk but CEO has clear desk,  just to sign some files.

Creation & destruction are easy, maintenance is difficult. E Marriage & divorce are easy but keeping relationship is difficult.

 

Grihasta/ Congregation

0401 SB 07-12-11 LA 1986-05-02 Sex_Life_Under_The_Shelter_Of_Guru.mp3

Grihasta should indulge in sex only under the guidance of Guru.

This principles may seem to be very strict but if one follows them, he will enjoy same shelter of Guru as Brahmachari & Sannyasis enjoy

One may be Devotee, but if he doesn't follow these rules will not go back to Godhead this lifetime.

If you make something very rigid, tendency is to give it up fully.

In Sankara sampradaya, only a renunciate can get liberation but in Vaishnava Sampradaya, Grihastas are also accepted because Krishna consciousness will replace sex attraction

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakura had 14 children & gave them Krishna Conscious education, though everyone didn't take seriously

If Garvadan sanskar is done, one can start Krishna Consciousness from beginning of life, otherwise how much time is wasted in nonsense activities.

0402 JPS SB 07-14-02 ATL 1987-06-13_Chipped_Rice_festival_Wedding_Fire_Sacrifice.mp3

Quarrel in Grihasta life should be considered as quarrel of small child

Best option for Grihastas is to live nearby temple and join morning and evening program. In between they may work in the office for 8 hours

Sacrifice means regulating activities for a higher purpose. Marriage is a sacrifice but nowadays people don't like to be married.

*****0404 JPS SB 07-14-39 DEN 1996-04-16.mp3 Deity Worship & Sankirtan

If people are called to temple, they will not accept but if neighbours ask they obviously accept. Main tool of Preaching- Book Distribution & congregation.

If one congregation member brings another congregation member every year, it will be doubled each year like Nitai 's Preaching.

Without developing congregation, increasing temples means increasing unlimited headaches.

Creation & destruction are easy, maintenance is difficult. E Marriage & divorce are easy but keeping relationship is difficult. 0409 JPS SB 08-08-22 NO 1982-09-14.mp3

If temple is without congregation, they have to raise their own fund by selling different products. In this way everyone in the temple turns into a seller instead of preacher. But if congregation takes care of funding, Brahmacharis and sannyasis can preach without thoughts of money. ****0412 JPS SB 08-11-07 MAL 1995-07-26 What_We_Are_Doing_Now_Will_Affcet_Our_Future.mp3

Our vision is not to make small temple with few devotees or big temples with massive amount of devotees but to turn every house as temple. 0424 SB 09-04-21 BEL 1996-01-09 Radhadesh.mp3

 

Renunciation

0401 JPS SB 07-12-11 LA 1986-05-02 Sex_Life_Under_The_Shelter_Of_Guru.mp3

Dry renunciation is renunciation for the sake of renunciation. On the day after Janmashtami, there is feast but a person thinks I should not take feast since I should be austere. For devotees fast & feast are same.

One disciple of HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura took vow to go one side of Ganga to the the end of Ganga. HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura rejected his sannyasa.

A Mayavadi Guru published a photo showing apathy towards money and Srila Prabhupada said to publish a photo where SP was grabbing money in two hands. 0419 JPS SB 08-19-41 Charity 1982-12-17.mp3

 

Karma:

0405 JPS SB 07-15-74 MUN 1997-08-20.mp3

In Buddism, since there is no sacrifices, people can not come out of Karmik reactions. Buddha says there is account of Good karma and Bad karma. Bad karma can be destroyed only by suffering. For example, Angulimala was being attacked and killed due to reaction of cutting fingers of people although he was surrendered to Lord Buddha.

On the other hand simply by unconscious chanting one can come out of all karmas.

Dependence on K or Protection

0406 JPS SB 08-03-22 BM 1989-09-20.mp3

By one action Krishna can accomplish many causes, we can't determine single cause, rather we should depend on him. E cutting throat at Spain- many wrote to him defining many reasons or Realizations.

We should depend on Lord's protection but we should take practical action to save us and our temples.

Everyone prays to God for protection 0407 JPS SB 08-05-19 NT 1987-10-20.mp3

Thief vs house hold- God gives indication by making the child suddenly awake

Mosquito vs people- sound of mosquito

Deer vs Tiger- sound of ginipig

German vs American

Care

****0412 JPS SB 08-11-07 MAL 1995-07-26 What_We_Are_Doing_Now_Will_Affcet_Our_Future.mp3

We need big program and small program. If people are only interested in big program, there will be no chance for personal care.

In small groups personal care will be there, and in big groups they will meet once in a week to get inspiration. We may hire a stadium even for that.

In small temple everyone has to do everything but in big temples there may have specialization but there is no personal care. So small group is required in congregation & big temples to offer personal care

Satisfaction

0415 JPS SB 08-18-01 MAY 1992-09-08 Transcendental_Lilas_Of_Vamanadeva.mp3

Who isn't satisfied, can't be satisfied with other things

Hirankyasipu even getting whole universe not satisfied due to uncontrolled senses

Hiranksa unsatisfied by not getting opponents

Kholaveca Sridhar is satisfied simply by selling bananas. LORD CAITANYA, 'Everyone is rich by worshipping Durga, Kali, why are you worshipping Ganges and remain poor."Sridhar, "Even rich people eats whatever is in his destiny." LORD CAITANYA, "You have hidden wealth, I am the master of Ganges."

Dangers

If one achieves any kind of obstacle, then one should take that as an opportunity to rise above it. Just like.. when there is some mountain or some goal that has to be crossed, that forces a person to become more strong, to train up to become more adept Without any obstacles, then sometimes a devotee just doesn’t increase. If a devotee is ever-increasing then it doesn’t even recognize when obstacles come, doesn’t even see them as obstacles because already that devotee is building up more and more every day, that the obstacles are just passed automatically. 0420 JPS SB 08-20-05 NO 1982-12-28.mp3

Sometimes the devotees because of being a devotee has to face some difficulty. But if one remains faithful to the path of devotional service, then Kṛṣṇa, He always protects. 0422 JPS SB 09-02-09 AUS 1987-06-27_Melbourne.mp3

Determination

We have to have that determination that I will be a devotee forever. I am a devotee. I’m a devotee means a devotee is a devotee eternally. 0422 JPS SB 09-02-09 AUS 1987-06-27_Melbourne.mp3

Whether we will be able to reach K or not depends on how much fuel of desire to reach K we have. Most of the devotees will end up in Svarga.0166 SB 01-15-51 ZUR 1996-06-29.mp3

Association

Staying with devotees is purifying. LORD CAITANYA abiding by the instructions of devotees though supreme Lord. 0165 SB 01-15-34 BOM 1981-12-15 Disappearance_Day_of Bhakti_Siddhanta Thakur.mp3

Attitude

Accepting or rejecting glory- bhava is the main factor. HDG Bhakti Siddhanta Swaraswati Thakura accepted big vyasa puja and termed it as humility to accept for Vysadev.0165 SB 01-15-34 BOM 1981-12-15 Disappearance_Day_of Bhakti_Siddhanta Thakur.mp3

 

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Lord Caitanya.

It is of great good fortune, created by Śrīla Prabhupāda and previous ācāryas, that we have got your association in this life. In the present scenario of ISKCON, it is very difficult to get personal association and teachings from guru. But I feel blessed that every day morning I am getting your personal instruction. How? Through your lectures, especially the recorded lectures before your stroke. The lectures seem to me like a gold mine, and I try to dive into this mine every morning just after getting up. I collect the best gold-like instructions of you to decorate my devotional practices every day.

After getting encouragement from a devotee at the āśrama, I started this habit, and in the last 1.5 years, I have heard more than 135 English lectures of you on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. It is helping me to shape my sādhana, behavior, services, and outreach according to the principles of śāstra as shown by you and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Some of the ornaments prepared from your golden instructions are presented below.

Also, by your grace, we have completed my Bhakti-vaibhava course from Govardhan Eco Village, Mumbai, and His Holiness Rādhānātha Swami offered us certificates. The syllabus of Bhaktivedānta is also complete—only the thesis writing is in process. We are now studying Caitanya-caritāmṛta. You have set a live example in this regard by completing these courses at a very advanced age, surrounded by so many responsibilities and physical challenges.

Please bless me so that I can continue this nice habit of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and hearing your lectures, apply these instructions in my life, and dedicate this life in such a way that satisfies you. I try to share them with other devotees and newcomers, being inspired by your one instruction:

“If disciples are very expert in keeping their Godbrothers Kṛṣṇa conscious, that means that would enhance whatever capacity their spiritual master has for delivering more souls, by not overburdening. If he is overburdened, that means that with a few fallen disciples, whatever mercy he is getting from Kṛṣṇa is being expended.”
(0429 JPS SB 09-09-05 USA 1983-11-05_Importance of Dīkṣā.mp3)

Your servant,
Rāghava Kīrtana dāsa

Extracting Gold Mines
(Valuable Instructions of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami)

Note: I have taken the essence from notes of 70 out of 135 lectures and divided them into 35 themes. Out of these, I have sent only 7 themes here. If it serves the devotees and godbrothers in some way, I can send the full list after refining.

(Valuable Instructions of HH Jayapataka Swami)

Valuable Instructions of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami

Note: I have taken the essence from notes of 70 out of 135 lectures and divided into 35 themes. Out of these 35 themes, I have shared only 7 here. If it serves the devotees and godbrothers in some way, I can send the full list after refining.


1. Guru

a) Having a guru is like an assurance policy—one gets help in times of danger.
0503 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 08.24.53–56, Mauritius, 2007-08-06

b) Only a guru can open the lid of the honey bottle of prema. We may smell the aroma near the lid and think that's spiritual life, but that’s only a shadow.
0161 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 01.13.18, New Talavan, 1996-11-22

c) If we are diseased, it is not that we shall always remain diseased. Now we are diseased by material vision. Guru is like a doctor, senior devotees are like interns, who help us cure this disease.
0150 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 01.08.21, Zurich, 1995-09-13

d) When a soul is sincerely looking for the truth, though they have no clue, Kṛṣṇa sends the spiritual master.
0278 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 04.08.39, Toronto, 1983-06-04

e)

  • Bhakti is teamwork of dīkṣā and śikṣā gurus.

  • Guru is a substation and the caittya-guru is the main station. Since the signal from Paramātmā is subtle and the jīva cannot catch it clearly, a substation like the guru is required for clarity.

  • A śikṣā-guru should instruct in such a way that it does not disturb the disciple’s relationship with the dīkṣā-guru.
    0284 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 04.12.32, Peru, 1997-06-07

f)

  • Those going through tough times should be helped by offering special mercy from guru and senior devotees to bring them back to spiritual life.

  • Guru is always pulling us toward bhakti, but we may perceive it as if he is pushing us away.
    0384 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 07.05.05, Bangladesh, 1997-09-17

g)

  • Just like deities, one shouldn't associate too closely with the guru. Disciples would mention this to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and he would change the servants.

  • A wife sees the husband, and a disciple sees the guru as a representative of God, though there may be apparent defects.

  • A sādhu or senior disciple helps us practically apply the guru’s and śāstra’s instructions.
    0390 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 07.08.17, New Talavan, 1981-07-06

h)

  • If Guru and Kṛṣṇa are in the same room, offer obeisances to Guru first—by his mercy we meet Kṛṣṇa.

  • When we render wonderful service, we should glorify Guru’s mercy, not ourselves.

  • Do not bite the hand of the Guru that feeds you nectar.

  • Spiritual advancement simply means following the spiritual master.

  • “I spit at your face if you say you can give more than what spiritual master gave.”

  • When babājīs asked His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura why he took sannyāsa and embraced varṇāśrama, he said: “Lord Caitanya is the Lord—He can enjoy at Gambhīrā, I can’t. I simply try to please Guru and Kṛṣṇa.”
    0393 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 07.09.28, Los Angeles, 1980-04-29

i) Guru is one—meaning all gurus have the same service attitude as servant of the servants.
0395 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 07.09.42, New Talavan, 1986-10-30

j) Sins are like weeds weakening the plant, but offense to guru is like uprooting the plant by a mad elephant.
0409 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 08.08.22, New Orleans, 1982-09-14

k) We should be fearful of becoming independent of the orders of the spiritual master.
0411 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 08.08.41, Culcutta, 1982-01-09

l) If the basics of devotion—faith in Guru and Kṛṣṇa—are weak, desire for higher bhakti will collapse like a building without a foundation.
0415 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 08.18.01, Māyāpur, 1992-09-08

m) Dīkṣā-guru is the ultimate shelter of the disciple. Without his recognition, one can't accept others as śikṣā-guru. Śrīla Prabhupāda said he was both dīkṣā and śikṣā-guru of his disciples.
0416 JPS, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 08.18.05, Lecture, 1982-05-29

2. Gṛhastha / Congregation

a) 0401 SB 07-12-11 LA 1986-05-02 Sex Life Under the Shelter of Guru.mp3

  • Gṛhasthas should indulge in sex only under the guidance of Guru.

  • These principles may seem very strict, but if one follows them, he will enjoy the same shelter of Guru as brahmacārīs and sannyāsīs enjoy.

  • One may be a devotee, but if he doesn't follow these rules, he will not go back to Godhead in this lifetime.

  • If you make something very rigid, the tendency is to give it up fully.

  • In Śaṅkara sampradāya, only a renunciate can get liberation, but in the Vaiṣṇava sampradāya, gṛhasthas are also accepted because Kṛṣṇa consciousness will replace sex attraction.

  • Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura had fourteen children and gave them Kṛṣṇa conscious education, though not all took it seriously.

  • If garbhādhāna-saṁskāra is done, one can start Kṛṣṇa consciousness from the beginning of life; otherwise, so much time is wasted in nonsensical activities.

b) 0402 JPS SB 07-14-02 ATL 1987-06-13 Chipped Rice Festival, Wedding, Fire Sacrifice.mp3

  • Quarrels in gṛhastha life should be considered like quarrels of small children.

  • The best option for gṛhasthas is to live near a temple and join the morning and evening programs. In between, they may work in the office for eight hours.

  • Sacrifice means regulating activities for a higher purpose. Marriage is a sacrifice, but nowadays people don't like to be married.

c) 0404 JPS SB 07-14-39 DEN 1996-04-16 Deity Worship & Saṅkīrtana

  • If people are invited to the temple, they may not come, but if neighbors invite them, they are more likely to accept. The main tools of preaching are book distribution and congregational development.

  • If one congregation member brings another member every year, it will double each year—just like Nitāi's preaching.

  • Without developing the congregation, increasing temples means increasing unlimited headaches.

d) 0409 JPS SB 08-08-22 NO 1982-09-14

  • Creation and destruction are easy; maintenance is difficult. Marriage and divorce are easy, but maintaining relationships is difficult.


e) 0412 JPS SB 08-11-07 MAL 1995-07-26 What We Are Doing Now Will Affect Our Future.mp3

  • If a temple is without a congregation, they have to raise their own funds by selling different products. In this way, everyone in the temple turns into a seller instead of a preacher. But if the congregation takes care of funding, brahmacārīs and sannyāsīs can preach without thoughts of money.

f) 0424 SB 09-04-21 BEL 1996-01-09 Rādhādesh.mp3

  • Our vision is not to make small temples with a few devotees or big temples with massive amounts of devotees, but to turn every house into a temple

3. Sensitivity in Preaching / Dealing

a) 0161 JPS SB 01-13-18 NT 1996-11-22.mp3

  • The preacher should be a psychologist, and the preaching should be patient-oriented. If an operation is carried out on a person who has a weak heart, he may die on the operation table. Similarly, if we use strong words with people who can't accept them, they may never come back to us.

b) 0485 JPS SB 04-01-29 SYD 2008-05-27.mp3

  • My life became difficult due to some fanatic preachers who were strongly against deva-pūjā. In the Skanda Purāṇa it is said, “One who serves the demigods instead of Viṣṇu is serving a witch,” but I never use this quote in preaching.

c) 0390 JPS SB 07-08-17 NT 1981-07-06 One Has to Try to Be Kṛṣṇa Conscious With Great...

  • Devotees should not act in a way that causes others to offend them and be destroyed like Hiraṇyakaśipu. But if someone simply performs saṅkīrtana and preaching, and others become furious, what can he do?

d) 0405 JPS SB 07-15-74 MUN 1997-08-20.mp3

  • We have to create good impressions on people. Simply by appreciating Hare Kṛṣṇa devotees, even in a joking manner, people can accumulate sukṛti.

4. Saṅkīrtana / Preaching

a) 0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

  • We must be merciful toward suffering living beings. Out of 5 billion people, how many are Kṛṣṇa conscious? Lord Caitanya postponed His journey to Vṛndāvana for 10–15 years to spread saṅkīrtana, although He was always longing for Vṛndāvana.

b) 0150 SB 01-08-21 ZUR 1995-09-13.mp3

  • Preaching is relished by realized devotees, and neophytes can assist preachers and become purified of anarthas.

c) 0278 JPS SB 04-08-39 TOR 1983-06-04 The Real Thing Is To Be A Devotee Of The Lord

  • The secret of being a good speaker is hearing carefully. Without hearing properly, one cannot realize or share anything. Lord Kṛṣṇa gave blessings to Arjuna in the form of instructions. Similarly, Lord Caitanya bestowed mercy through His instructions to preach saṅkīrtana.

d) 0282 JPS SB 04-12-25 IPH 1987-07-08.mp3

  • Philosophy alone cannot change people. The secret behind Śrīla Prabhupāda’s success was presenting realizations along with the original philosophy.

e) 0287 JPS SB 04-14-12 HYD 2008-08-20.mp3

  • I. Instead of killing bombs, we should explode love bombs of the holy name.

  • II. Lord Caitanya made animals dance in kīrtana—we should at least be able to make humans dance in kīrtana.

f) 0395 JPS SB 07-09-42 NT 1986-10-30 Servant of the Servant.mp3

  • I. A kaniṣṭha-adhikārī can also act as a guru if he repeats the words of a pure devotee—even if without realization.

g) 0396 JPS SB 07-09-43 NT 1986-10-31.mp3

  • I. A quality control manager in a match factory would use 15% of his salary to distribute books to his colleagues. They would reciprocate with some lakṣmī, which he’d again use to distribute books.

  • II. One publisher bought Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam but never read it. Once he opened a page with Prahlāda’s revolutionary teachings and became a fanatical Hare Kṛṣṇa devotee.

  • III. Mahārathīs could fight with 10,000 men by spiritual power. Similarly, empowered preachers can change demonic civilization by Kṛṣṇa's mercy.

  • IV. Lord Caitanya did not kill demons like Lord Narasiṁhadeva—He transformed their hearts.

h) 0398 JPS SB 07-10-09 AUC 1993-05-03 New Zealand – Devotees Enjoy Same Opulence as God

  • Saying “I am not a pure devotee” should not be used as an excuse. Having taken shelter of Guru, we are in the process of pure devotion. Mangoes and bananas are also collected when they are still green.

i) 0400 JPS SB 07-10-48 KL 1986-08-10.mp3

  • Often we think we need degrees or be established before preaching. But if we are sincere devotees, Lord Kṛṣṇa will provide all facilities. Yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham.

j) 0404 SB 07-14-39 DEN 1996-04-16.mp3 Deity Worship & Saṅkīrtana

  • I. Pūjārīs in ISKCON are also in a preaching mood—purifying themselves and distributing mercy to the public.

  • II. There must be teamwork between pūjārīs and preachers. Preachers face sense gratification outside, but when they return and see the beautifully decorated Deities worshipped by the pūjārīs, they are purified.

k) 0411 JPS SB 08-08-41 CUL 1982-01-09 Vaiśiṣṭāṣṭaka Verse 8 – Devotional Service.mp3

  • I. A person with vast knowledge of scripture who doesn’t preach is a kaniṣṭha-adhikārī.

  • II. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s preaching is part of Lord Caitanya’s greater family.

l) 0424 JPS SB 09-04-21 BEL 1996-01-09 Rādhādeśa.mp3

  • We must first attract people to Lord Kṛṣṇa—yena kena prakāreṇa. If we begin with the four regulative principles, people will become fearful.

m) 0162 SB 01-13-21 BAN 1980-11-05 Lord Kṛṣṇa: The Ultimate Controller.mp3

  • A preacher’s responsibility is to transfer the accurate message of paramparā. If someone sins after dīkṣā, the dīkṣā-guru is responsible. However, if someone becomes degraded by following incorrect instructions from a preacher, then the preacher is accountable.

 5.      Envy vs. Team Spirit

a)       0150 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 01.08.21 – Zurich – 1995-09-13

I.        Envy can't be employed in the service of Kṛṣṇa.
II.       Material world means struggle of worms in the stool to come up.
III.      If one feels envious of someone, one should serve him. By serving, one gets rid of enviousness.
IV.      Rādhārāṇī: "I want to serve even my competitor if they make Kṛṣṇa happy."
V.       If you push someone up, Kṛṣṇa will push you up. Guru is trying to pull up others—we shouldn't try to pull down Guru, rather help Guru.
VI.      The more you show good qualities to help others, Kṛṣṇa helps you.
VII.     We shouldn't compromise our Kṛṣṇa consciousness for something material.
VIII.    We can reveal to the Deity, "I don't know Brahmabandhu's mind, but I know my Kali-yuga mind. It is full of all nonsense ideas—please help me to get out of this nonsense mind."

b)      0397 JPS SB 07.09.54 – Nuvasa – 1986-02-12

I.        If someone is doing more services to Kṛṣṇa, we should be happy, not envious—like kicking another cyclist in a race.
II.       Someone doing good means he is creating a new target to be achieved.

c)       0405 JPS SB 07.15.74 – Munich – 1997-08-20

I.        Team spirit of football team—whoever scores the goal, everyone becomes happy.

d)      0413 JPS SB 08.11.08 – Calcutta – 1982-03-12 – Vaiṣṇava Ke Verses 7–9

I.        When we desire false prestige, we don't recognize the service given by our juniors and complain, "Why is he made saṅkīrtana leader though he is my junior?"
II.       Cream of milk will naturally come to the top—a junior devotee may also come to the top by his sincerity. We should be happy about that.
III.      When something good happens, we should give credit to Guru and Gaurāṅga, but other devotees should give credit to that devotee.

e)      0416 JPS SB 08.18.05 – Lecture – 1982-05-29

I.        In kīrtana, coordination is required among instruments. In bṛhat-kīrtana, coordination among devotees is also required.
II.       We have to be satisfied playing our parts—just as in kīrtana one plays mṛdaṅga, another karatālas, etc., and also the lead changes after a certain time period.


6.      Service

a)       0151 JPS SB 01.08.27 – Dhāma – 1998-05-20
Kṛṣṇa remembers even the slightest service. We never lose by serving Him. An aboriginal woman gave fruits to Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lakṣmī became happy.

b)      0157 JPS SB 01.11.13 – New Raman Reti – 1992-06-19
Devotional service should be spontaneous. For example, a king named Bhagavān Siṅgha passed a resolution to do Tulasī ārati instead of sending preachers to convince about its importance. But such a resolution doesn’t work.

c)       0384 JPS SB 07.05.05 – Bāngladesh – 1997-09-17

I.        Everyone should think, “How can I serve Śrīla Prabhupāda?”
II.       We should not think how much service I have offered and how much facility I deserve. Rather, I should think how I can serve more.
III.      If we expect respect from others and get it, we will be puffed up, and if we don’t get it, we will be frustrated. So better not to expect any facility from others—then we can be blissful in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

d)      It is more enjoyable to serve than to be served. Appreciating others is more enjoyable than being appreciated. Lord Caitanya came to enjoy this.
(Same as 0384 JPS SB 07.05.05 – Bāngladesh – 1997-09-17)

e)      0394 JPS SB 07.09.38 – Miami – 1995-06-10
To experience bhakti-yoga, we must begin serving the Lord directly.

f)        0395 JPS SB 07.09.42 – Nuvasa – 1986-10-30 – Servant of the Servant

I.        Any devotee, regardless of his position, is a servant of Guru and Vaiṣṇavas.
II.       Controlling others is also a service, but if we don’t have the proper service attitude, we may deviate—just like the devatās became overwhelmed by seeing Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes and Brahmā stole the gopas.

g)       0396 JPS SB 07.09.43 – Nuvasa – 1986-10-31
Service is the only thing that keeps us away from Māyā. If we are not serving Kṛṣṇa, we are serving Māyā.

h)      0189 JPS SB 02.02.08 – New Orleans – 1987-06-16

In bhakti, all the opposite qualities become coordinated.
The most blissful moments of my life were when I was in peak anxiety for the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his mission. Yaśodā will never leave service of Kṛṣṇa though the whole day she is in anxiety. Hanumān lifted a whole mountain for the service of Lord Rāma.

7.      Sincerity

a)      Kṛṣṇa's mercy is for everyone, just like rainwater, but individuals' capacity to hold it makes the difference in how His mercy is received. Those who remain part-time Kṛṣṇa conscious are partially receiving mercy. Those who are more Kṛṣṇa conscious are receiving more mercy. Those who are fully Kṛṣṇa conscious are receiving His full mercy.
0152 JPS SB 01.08.39 LEC 1982-12-20 – Teachings of Queen Kuntī, Chapter 22

b)      "You be hot or cold, if you are lukewarm, I spit you out." — Jesus.
0158 JPS SB 01.11.30 NO 1986-10-02

c)      One couple wrote a letter from the West to Śrīla Prabhupāda: "We want to be your disciples, but in some cases we are not able to follow the principles. We depend on your mercy to come out of it." Śrīla Prabhupāda shed tears, saying, “How sincerely they are trying.”
0292 JPS SB 04.18 USA 2008-06-17 – Prabhupāda Village

d)      One should not only reside in the temple physically, but also mentally and spiritually.

e)      It's not only our desire to go to the spiritual world that is enough, but our activities and behavior in alignment with that desire are what take us back to Godhead.
0387 JPS SB 07.07.40 NO 1985-04-28 – Vyāsa-pūjā Lecture

f)       If we perform conditional devotional service (desiring for a good environment, etc.), we may end up in heavenly planets and miss this nice chance given by Lord Caitanya.

g)      Simply saying “I want to go to Goloka” is not all in all. We have to prepare our desires in the same direction.

  • Drinking the water underwater will not help us.

  • Bhakti-yoga doesn’t involve externally tough austerities, but internally we have to purify the desires, which is very difficult for Māyāvādīs.

  • In the name of preaching, we can't be careless. If no prasāda is available, we should search for the best option—salad or milk products, not cooked grains.

  • We should always be fearful of material nature.
    0397 JPS SB 07.09.54 NT 1986-02-12

h)      One may be a devotee, but if he doesn't follow these rules, he will not go back to Godhead in this lifetime.
0401 JPS SB 07.12.11 LA 1986-05-02 – Sex Life Under the Shelter of Guru

i)       If we want to go back home in this lifetime, we have to check each thought that comes to our mind, each word we speak, and each work we do. We don't need newspapers and media for this—Kṛṣṇa is always seeing in the heart.
0399 JPS SB 07.10.31 ATL 1991-10-28 – Overcome Demoniac Nature

j)       Where is our anchor? If it is in the material world, our external show of devotional service will not be fruitful.
0413 JPS SB 08.11.08 CUL 1982-03-12 – Vaiṣṇava Ke? 7-9

k)      Purification is not only gross—i.e., the four regulations—we should be purified internally.
0168 SB 01.16.22 LEC 1982-01-21 – Clarification Not Alteration

My Dear Beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my heartfelt daṇḍavat-praṇāti at your lotus feet on your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā and auspicious appearance tithi.

O Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful to you for the grace you have bestowed upon a fallen soul like me in this world.

Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed you, O Guru Mahārāja, to come to India. You recently said at the Śrīla Prabhupāda Connect Day festival that Śrīla Prabhupāda underwent many austerities at Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. So I was thinking how many austerities you also endured in the early years at Māyāpur—staying in a straw hut with no basic facilities like a toilet, electricity, or roads. You are the eternal associate of Gaura-Nitāi and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Śrīla Prabhupāda personally confirmed this in Mumbai at the house of N.D. Desai (Śrīnathjī). Otherwise, it would not have been possible.

O Nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyī, Śrīla Prabhupāda told you to preach limitlessly throughout the world. Following that order, you sowed the seeds of Kṛṣṇa consciousness by distributing harināma village to village, in the remote areas of Bangladesh and other countries. You opened many centers and installed deities. One of these is Śrī Puṇḍarīk Dhāma, where you first installed Śrī Varṣabhānovī-Murāri and Gaura Sundara—the first deities you installed after accepting sannyāsa. By your mercy, I got the opportunity to serve there. Because of your contributions, today in Bangladesh there are countless devotees and followers, and temples have been established in almost every district.

O Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Victory Flag, in nearly every country where ISKCON is active, you have disciples. You have raised Śrīla Prabhupāda’s victory flag all over the world. Śrīla Prabhupāda told you to accept 50,000 disciples. Not only have you fulfilled this, astonishingly you have surpassed it—now reaching nearly 80,000. In the scriptures, we hear of ṛṣis and munis who had such numbers of disciples, but now we are seeing this manifest in you.

O Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya, because of your countless travels, journeys, festivals, programs, meetings, and bearing the burden of your disciples’ sins, your transcendental body has undergone so many challenges. Surely, no one else in this universe could endure so many health issues—affecting almost every organ—like you. Yet nothing can stop you. To this day, you continue serving Śrīla Prabhupāda, fulfilling your duties in the GBC, and rescuing fallen souls day and night. You have set an unsurpassable example of what it means to be both a guru and a disciple—how one should dedicate their life to the service of guru and the previous ācāryas.

O Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you the vision to develop Māyāpur as a Vedic city and to construct the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP). Now the whole world is witnessing that vision come true. You and your team have made Lord Nityānanda Prabhu’s prediction a reality.

O beloved Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda made you the lifetime chairman of the Bhaktivedanta Swami Charity Trust to develop Gauḍa-maṇḍala and Vraja-maṇḍala. Last year, during our Gauḍa-maṇḍala parikramā, we visited many śrīpāṭas of Lord Caitanya’s associates. We saw nameplates in many places where you have developed or constructed temples, kitchens, or courtyards—now serving as shelter for pilgrims. You are completing every service Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you—nāma-haṭṭa preaching, book distribution, and so much more.

O Guru Mahārāja, your bhajan, kīrtana, and Bhāgavat-kathā, especially your ecstatic singing of "very loudly chanting Gauraṅga!" from your lotus mouth, are unique. Many ISKCON devotees, including myself, were attracted to Kṛṣṇa consciousness by the magic of your melodious voice. Numerous recordings of your lectures and songs have been instrumental in inspiring others to take up devotional service.

O Guru Mahārāja, you are one of the foundational pillars and shapers of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision for a global ISKCON. Recently, you mentioned that Śrīla Prabhupāda awarded you sannyāsa as the 11th sannyāsī during his manifest presence. Now, only you remain—the most senior among the entire Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sampradāya. From the beginning until now, you have protected ISKCON and its members through the shelter of your compassion. You have inaugurated many preaching systems—even during the COVID pandemic, you visited every corner of the world and every devotee’s home through Zoom. Nothing can stop your preaching.

O Paramadayāla Guru Mahārāja, your care and love for devotees is known to all. You inaugurated the “Help Desk” at Māyāpur to assist visitors and devotees, especially Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disciples. Last year, I had the opportunity to serve H.G. Parvat Muni Prabhu, who left his body at Māyāpur.

The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (7.15.26) states:

yasya sākṣād bhagavati jñāna-dīpa-prade gurau
martyāsad-dhīḥ śrutaṁ tasya sarvaṁ kuñjara-śaucavat

"The guru should be regarded as the direct manifestation of the Supreme Lord, for he bestows the light of transcendental knowledge. One who thinks the guru is an ordinary human being is doomed, and whatever he has heard is lost—like the bathing of an elephant."

O Gurudeva, by your grace I am now completing the Bhaktivedānta and Bhakti-sarvabhauma courses at Govardhan Eco Village, Mumbai. Please bless me so I can apply the teachings of the scriptures in my life and also preach. Kindly bestow your blessings so my taste for harināma may grow more and more.

O my savior, even though I commit so many mistakes and aparādhas, you pour soothing water on the burning fire of sorrow in my heart with your divine comfort. Whenever I desire your presence or response, you make time for me, giving encouragement and guidance to this insignificant son of yours, despite your incredibly busy schedule. For this I consider myself truly fortunate.

Finally, O Guru Mahārāja, please forgive all my transgressions and offenses, and give me the wisdom to follow your instructions so I can carry them out with complete devotion, under your divine supervision.

Your insignificant son,
Śaraṇāgati Gaura dāsa
Śrī Śrī Rūpa-Sanātana Dhāma
Jashore, Bangladesh

Dear beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, on this auspicious day, I would like to pray unto your lotus feet that I may become fixed in your devotional service, avoid offenses to the devotees, and chant the holy name from the core of my heart.

Guru Mahārāja, I have committed many offenses—please kindly pardon me for those misdeeds. Gurudeva, most of the devotees are serving Kṛṣṇa very nicely, but I am unable to do so due to my false ego and strong attachment to sense gratification. Without your mercy, it is impossible to overcome this condition.

Please bless me with the knowledge and strength to serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Kṛṣṇa throughout my entire life.

Dear spiritual father, I love you.
Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga!

Your most fallen spiritual son,
Siṁha Gaurāṅga Dāsa
Gazipur, Bangladesh

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the guru-paramparā!
All glories to your unlimited, priceless mercy!
All glories to Gaura-Nitāi!

O my spiritual father, the evangelic angel,
Give me the light, light up the candle.
My only hope—Your Divine Grace.

The king of my heart, my utmost worshipable, my Gurudeva.
You are the representative of Nityānanda—
The purifier of the fallen souls of Kali-yuga.
The pārṣada, the eternal associate of God,
A devoted devotee of Śrīla Prabhupāda.
How can I sing your glory?

You are as strong as the Himalayas
And as pure as Mother Gaṅgā.
You have the power to take fallen beings to Goloka.

Even though I am a very fallen being,
You have kept me within the bounds of your mercy.
You always show me the right path.
And at every step, you guide me with your divine blessings.

You have always fulfilled my wishes like a kalpavṛkṣa.
I have received whatever I asked from you.
But in return, I have only committed negligence and offenses.
Guru Mahārāja, you are the only ocean of mercy
Who can give me a drop from your ocean
And make me take full shelter at your lotus feet.

Vicāra nā kariyā uddhāra korile
Nā jāni kato kalir jīvere
Nija karuṇā diyā śuddha korile
Kaliro duṣita rājyake
Tava kṛpā pābo bole Prabhupāda
Āniyāche tomāre (Jayapatākā Svāmī)
Kṛpā diyā śuddha koro, mukta koro
Ei adhama Sourav-ere

Your wicked son,
Sourav Dāsa (Shelter Disciple)
Habiganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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নম ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে।
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে।।
নমঃ আচার্যপাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে।
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে।।

গুরুমহারাজ করুণা করে আমার বিনম্র প্রণাম গ্রহণ করুন।
শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয় হোক।
আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথি জয়যুক্ত হউক।

প্রিয় গুরুমহারাজ,

আপনার শ্রী পাদপদ্মে আমি সশ্রদ্ধ দন্ডবৎ প্রণতি নিবেদন করছি। আপনার ব্যাসপূজা মহোৎসব আমার খুব আনন্দের দিন। গুরুমহারাজ আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের, শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর মনোভীষ্ট পূরণে এক অনবদ্য অবদান রেখেছে। আমি সম্পূর্ণ অযোগ্য, অধম, অজ্ঞ হলেও আমাকে কৃপাপূর্বক আপনার সন্তান রূপে গ্রহণ করার আমি কৃতার্থ।

আমার ত কোনো যোগ্যতা নেই কৃষ্ণ সেবা করার,কই পড়ে থাকতাম গুরুমহারাজ কি একটা জীবন পরিচালনা করতাম কিন্তু এই অধমকে  কোথা থেকে তুলে এনে কৃষ্ণ সেবার সুযোগ করে দিয়েছেন।

 গুরুমহারাজ আমি যখন খুবই ছোট সেই সময় থেকে আপনাকে জানতে পারি তবে আমাকে কেউ কখনও বলি নি যে আপনি সেই যাকে আমি খুজছিলাম। আমি যখন ক্লাস ৬ এ পড়ি তখন আমি গৌড়িয় বৈষ্ণবদের সাথে অনুষ্ঠানে যেতাম। আমার দাদু গৌড়িয় বৈষ্ণব ছিলেন। কোনো অনুষ্ঠানে গেলে সবাই আমাকে ওনাদের গুরুমহারাজদের থেকে দীক্ষা নিতে বলতেন। তখন ও আমি সবাইকে বলতাম যে আমার গুরুমহারাজ জয়পতাকা স্বামী,  সত্যি কথা বলতে গুরুমহারাজ জানতামই না কে সেই জয়পতাকা স্বামী। তখন কোনো ইসকন ভক্তদের সাথে আমার পরিচয় ছিলনা। 

তারপর গুরুমহারাজ আপনার এক শিষ্য সাথে পরিচয় হয় নিত্যগোপাল দাস অধিকারী প্রভুর সাথে, যে কিনা আপনার কথা বলছিল ওনাদের বাড়িতে চিএপটে আপনার দর্শন লাভ করি। তারপর থেকে আপনার প্রতি ভালোবাসা আরও বেড়ে গেলো। কিছুদিন পর আপনার আর্বিভাব তিথি কামদা একাদশি। সেই দিন এক নামহট্ট মন্দিরে পরম পূর্য্যপাদ পরম পুরুষ কৃষ্ণ দাস প্রভুর মাধ্যমে আপনার চরন আশ্রয় লাভ করি।

২০০৭ সালে সাফারি হয় কিন্তু আমি হতভাগা যে আপনার দর্শন পেতে পারি নি।

আপনি ঐই সময় বলেছিলেন ২০০৮ এ আসবেন রুপসনাতন ধামে। কিন্তু গুরুমহারাজ আপনি আসতে পারলেন না, আমার কাছে এটা সব থেকে বেশি কষ্টের ছিল। কৃষ্ণকে শুধুই বলতাম, গুরুমহারাজের সাথে দেখা না করিয়ে নিতে পারবে না।  এটা বলতাম বার বার খরব শুনতাম আপনি অনেক বেশি অসুস্থ,  বেশি বেশি জপ করা ছাড়া উপায় নাই আপনার খবর নেওয়ার।

২০১০ সালে যখন আপনাকে প্রথম বার সরাসরি দর্শন করি।  আমি কি যে বলব বুঝতে পারছিলাম না গুরুমহারাজ।

এই লীলা টা সত্যি আমি চাই নি গুরুমহারাজ,  আমি ত এখন চাই আমার বিনিময়ে ও যদি মাধব আপনাকে সুস্থ করে দেয় তাহলে আপনি ত আরও অনেক প্রচার করতে পারবেন। আমার জীবনটা সত্যি বৃথাই গেল না ভালো ভক্তি, না আপনার যোগ্য সন্তান,  না ভালো পুএ, না ভালো চাকুরীজীবি,  না ভালো ছাত্র  কিছুই হলো না আমার এই জীবনে।

২০১০ এ দীক্ষা হবে সব প্রি পারেশান নিয়ে আসছি,  কিন্তু দীক্ষার দিন, সবাই দীক্ষা নিতে যাচ্ছে আর আমি হতভাগা যেতে পারলাম না।  নিজের প্রতি এতটাই খারাপ লাগচ্ছিল গুরুমহারাজ যে আমি হয়ত আপনার কৃপা পাব না।  আপনার অহেতু করুনায় তার পরের দিন ২৫ এ আগষ্ট আপনার অহেতু করুণা লাভ করি।আর সেই থেকে এখন ও পর্যন্ত, আপনি থামছেন না শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের মিশন এগিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ার প্রায়াস করছেন।

গুরুমহারাজ আপনাকে দেওয়া কথা আমি রাখতে পারি নি।  আমার নিজের কাছে খুব খারাপ লাগে আমি কতটা অযোগ্য সন্তান না হলে, গুরুমহারাজে দেওয়া প্রতিজ্ঞা রাখতে পারি নি।

আপনার আবির্ভাব তিথিতে একটাই প্রর্থনা আপনার শ্রীচরণে, আমাকে ক্ষমা করবেন গুরুমহারাজ আমি আপনার অযোগ্য সন্তান।  আমি ৪টা নিয়ম কঠোর ভাবে পালন করতে পারি,  ১৬ মালা জপ সকালে শেষ করতে পারি, প্রতিদিন ভাগবতম পড়তে পারি। আর কখনো যেন কারও দোষ না দেখি এবং না শুনি।

হে পতিতপাবন গুরুমহারাজ, এই মহৎ দিনে আপনার জন্য অনেক অনেক শুভকামনা রইল এবং কৃষ্ণের কাছে আপনার দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করি।

আর একটা বাসনা গুরুমহারাজ আপনার আগেই এই পৃথিবীর ছাড়তে পারি।

আপনার অযোগ্য কুসন্তান
স্বরুপ কানাই দাস

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে।
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে।।
নমঃ আচার্যপাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে।
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে।।

হে পরম পূজনীয় গুরুমহারাজ, আমার সশ্রদ্ধ দন্ডবৎ প্রণতি গ্রহন করুন। শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয়। আপনার ৭৬ তম (ব্যাস পুজা) আবির্ভাব তিথীর জয়।

প্রিয় গুরুমহারাজ,

আপনি মহান, আপনার মহিমা কীর্তন করার যোগ্যতা আমার নেই। আপনি যে কত প্রতিকূল অবস্থাতেও কৃষ্ণ ভক্তি প্রচার করছেন সেটা আপনার অতুলনীয় কীর্তি। আপনার চরণ ছায়া তলে কত যে পতিত আত্মা উদ্ধার লাভ করছে তা সীমাহীন।  আমি যদিও তেমন কোন সেবা করতে পারিনি তথাপিও আপনার করুনা প্রদর্শন করে আমাকে হরিনাম দীক্ষা প্রদান করেছেন।

নিত্য কালের আরাধ্য গুরুমহারাজ,

আপনার সামনে থেকে আপনার সেবা করার যোগ্যতা আমার নেই। আমি জানিনা এই ইচ্ছা পূর্ণ  অথবা যোগ্যতা আমার কোনদিন হবে কিনা। কিন্তু গুরু মহারাজ আপনার নিকট আমার প্রার্থনা এই যে, আমি যেখানেই থাকি না কেন আপনাকে যেন ভূলে না যাই। আপনার সেবা করার থেকে যেন কখনো বিচ্যুত না হই।

হে প্রাণ প্রিয় গুরু মহারাজ,

আপনাকে শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি লেখার কোন যোগ্যতা আমার নেই, ছিলনা। গুরু মহারাজ আপনি বলেছেন, তুমি দীক্ষার যোগ্য নও তবুও তোমাকে দীক্ষা দেওয়া হয়েছে , এখন তোমাকে যোগ্য হয়ে উঠতে হবে। কিন্তু আমার হরিনাম দীক্ষার এত দিন পরেও আমি যোগ্য হয়ে উঠতে পারিনি। আমার কোনো যোগ্যতা না থাকলেও আপনি আমাকে আপনার শিষ্য রূপে গ্রহণ করেছেন। গুরু মহারাজ আপনার কৃপার তুলনা নেই।

হে নিতাইকৃপাপ্রদায়িনে গুরুমহারাজ,

আপনার শ্রীচরন কমলে আত্মসমর্পন করে, আমার জন্ম ধন্য হয়েছে। গুরু মহারাজ আপনার নিকট আমার প্রার্থনা, আমি অযোগ্য বলে কখনো আমাকে আপনার করুনা থেকে বঞ্চিত করবেননা। আপনার করুনা না হইলে কাঁদিয়া কাঁদিয়া প্রাণ না রাখিব আর।

দুর্লভতম মানব জীবন তথাপি ভরসাহীন ।
তব কৃপা বিনা আমি অসহায় অপারগ উদাসীন ।।
মায়ার প্রভাবে আপন স্বভাবে সদাই অধম মতি ।
ত্রাণ কর এই অধম জনেরে , কৃপা বিনা নাহি গতি ।

আপনার নগণ্য দাসানুদাস

শ্যামসেবক সঞ্জয় দাস

 কৄষ্ণকথা দেশ (কাতার)

 

শ্রী শ্রী গুরু গৌরাঙ্গৌ জয়ত:

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীন্ ইতি নামিনে।
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে
গৌরকথা ধামধায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে।।

পারমার্থিক গুরুদেব শ্রী শ্রীমৎ জয়পতাকা স্বামী মহারাজের শুভ ব্যাস পূজা – 2025

শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি

নিবেদন শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি, গুরুচরণে সঁপি মন, 
বৈষ্ণবের পদধূলি, হৃদয়ে করি বন্দন। 
হরে কৃষ্ণ নামের বেণু, বাজে গুরু-ওঠা সুরে, 
ব্যাস পূজার অমৃত-ধারা ঝরে চিত্ত-নদীপুরে। 

প্রভু তোমার চরণ-ছায়ায়, জীবনের সকল গ্লানি, 
গুরুদেবের কৃপা-হস্তে মিটে যায় যত বাণী। 
শ্রীগুরুর পদপদ্মে, অর্পিলাম প্রেমাঞ্জলি, 
নিমিষে ভেসে যাক সংসার, ডুবুক হরিনাম-জলি। 

বৈকুণ্ঠের সুধা ঢালো, ব্যাসপীঠে আজিকে রে, 
গুরু-বাক্য অমৃত-বাণী, হৃদয়-কমল করে আলো। 
কীট জীব কৃপা করে, চরণে রাখো স্থান, 
গুরু-কৃষ্ণ-প্রেম-দাতা, ডাকি শুধু হরিনাম। 

সারি সারি দীপ জ্বালি, সাজাইছে ভক্তিভরে, 
গুরু-চরণে নিবেদিলাম এ ছন্দ-ফুল-ভারে। 
যুগে যুগে গুরুমন্ত্র, জপে যেন এই প্রাণ, 
হরি কৃষ্ণ বলি বলি, লভি যেন ভগবতজ্ঞান। 

*পরম পূজ্য গুরুদেবের শ্রীচরণে* 

— অঞ্জলি, আপনার এক ক্ষুদ্র শিষ্য

ব্রজেন্দ্র গোপাল দাস, পাবনী কালীন্দি দেবীদাসী ও জয়ানন্দ,

লাকসাম, কুমিল্লা, বাংলাদেশ। (8/4/2025ইং)

China

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

On your auspicious appearance day, I beg to offer my homage to glorify Your Divine Grace.

As Kṛṣṇa’s glories are unlimited, your glories are also unlimited. The best glorification of the spiritual master is to be an exemplary disciple of the guru. I regret that I am not an exemplary disciple, and thus, I do not have the qualifications to glorify Your Divine Grace. I just beg to report to you my future plan to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in China in a more effective way by introducing the Waldorf education system to China, which is a safe and peaceful way to preach in this special country of China.

Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrīla Gurudeva stressed the importance of education, as the second generation is the support of society and the country.

At present, the education system in China is not perfect, and students tend to refuse to go to school. They stay at home and stop communicating with people. Some of them even commit suicide, causing tragedy to their families.

The principle and method of teaching in the Waldorf education system is to teach students in a natural way. It encourages children and youth to use their bodies and minds to learn and create things according to their own inner abilities, instead of just following teachers' instructions, which usually put them under great pressure.

Waldorf education respects and teaches students according to their individual character. In this way, the students will study and grow up in a healthy and joyful way.

Waldorf education, in some ways, is close to the spiritual realm, as they also teach spiritual subjects like the different elements of the body and reincarnation. Therefore, it attracts people and families of different religious beliefs.

Actually, their teachings and knowledge come from the Vedas, as the foundation of education. Waldorf schools also provide vegetarian meals to students and teachers.

The founder of Waldorf education himself studied philosophies about human beings, and it is a scientific education system in all respects. Waldorf education was introduced in Germany and has a history of over 100 years.

Mātājī Janavililā, your dīkṣā disciple, has been a teacher in a Waldorf school for many years. Her sister is the principal and one of the partners of the school. We also get support from the parents of the students, who trust that this education system will help improve the relationship between parents and children.

We also plan to develop a farming community to facilitate the development of Waldorf education, as it enables children and youth to learn and study in a natural environment. Our friend has been running a farm for some years, and he has raised some cows. He has welcomed us to join his farming business.

Dear Gurudeva, I hope our plan to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over China would please you, and I hope I can be a useful instrument to assist you in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desire, especially in this China mission.

Nothing can be achieved without blessings from Gurudeva and the ācāryas.

I wish you a happy Vyāsa-pūjā and pray for your good health and long life.

Your insignificant servant,

Citrā Vilāsinī Devī Dāsī

India

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

My beloved Guru Mahārāja,
As I gradually came to know of your divine grace, I began to develop a connection with you, a relationship that is growing little by little. Though I am not yet initiated, I aspire to be your disciple.

There was one photo of your divine grace where it was written, “Your Gurudeva knows everything about you—whether you cheat, love, or serve anyone. Gurudeva is always watching from behind.”

When I read this, I couldn’t fully understand. I read it again. And then the realization struck me...

Guru Mahārāja, you know everything I have done—those things are not good. I don’t know what will happen to me... Whether I will be accepted or not. But I remember:

śrī-guru karuṇā-sindhu, adhama janāra bandhu
The spiritual master is an ocean of mercy, the friend of the fallen.

You are very, very compassionate. Please, Guru Mahārāja, forgive me for all of my offenses unto your divine lotus feet.

I don’t want to become a bad son. Please have mercy upon this fallen soul and kindly forgive me. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, that no matter what may happen in the future, I never leave your shelter, never leave Śrīla Prabhupāda’s shelter.

May I simply become an instrument in the hands of Śrīla Prabhupāda, of your divine grace, of my superiors, and of the entire Gaura-bhakta-vṛnda. May I be squeezed out in your service, with nothing left but the desire to serve.

Please accept me as your disciple.
Though there are countless faults within me, if I receive your mercy, then I know I can overcome them.

Please bless me, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.


Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!
Patita-pāvana Śrīla Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja ki jaya!

From ISKCON Attapur, Hyderabad,
Your humble and insignificant servant,
Śrī Vallabha

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to the most auspicious appearance day of my beloved Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja.
This very lowly servant of yours wishes you a very blissful 76th Vyāsa-pūjā divasa.

Mahārāja, I do not possess the position to comment anything on you, but your glories are unlimited—how can I not glorify you? Not for nothing did Śrīla Prabhupāda give you the name "Jayapatākā"— the victory flag, signifying the victory of Lord Caitanya’s saṅkīrtana movement. Your lifetime of devotional service, at times in the most difficult situations, is a tribute to your surrender and love for Śrīla Prabhupāda, Lord Caitanya, and the Vaiṣṇavas. Even after having so many health issues to fight with, your enthusiasm is never seen to lessen.

Mahārāja, all glories to you, who are always merciful to the most fallen souls, without considering their past karmas.

By your mercy, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy, and by the mercy of the Vaiṣṇavas, your humble son distributed his first Bhagavad-gītā during the last book distribution marathon and constantly tries to connect more and more souls to Kṛṣṇa.

Your humble servant asks his Govinda to bless you with good health, and may, by the mercy of Guru and Gaurāṅga, I get a chance to serve you.

Mahārāja, your servant also begs at your lotus feet to please bless me with Kṛṣṇa-prema and Kṛṣṇa-bhakti. There is no one more fallen than myself in the three worlds, and without Gaurāṅga’s and your mercy, this insignificant soul will surely not be able to make it to Kṛṣṇa.

Your eternal son and humble servant,
Ākāśa
Ranchi

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Self.

Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja!

May you stay healthy. Please help me chant more rounds so I can reach 16.

Your aspiring disciple,
Aarav Pujārā (Govind)

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, all glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for showing me the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your sincere concern for all fallen souls like us is evident in the many ways you continuously shower mercy, including your nectarean gaura-kathā broadcast online every evening.

brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva
guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja

"Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bona fide spiritual master by the grace of Kṛṣṇa. By the mercy of both Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service."

By the mercy and blessings of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Madana-mohana and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi (ISKCON Kharghar), I am fortunate to have been guided and supported by Their Lordships to take initiation from you, Guru Mahārāja.

After hearing so many glorious pastimes of you, narrated by your sincere and dedicated disciples in JSSS meetings, with my limited intelligence, I've understood that you are concerned and caring for everyone around the world. You give so much of your time and energy to everyone without concern for your own health.

The least I can do as your disciple is to ensure that I serve everyone around me, especially Vaiṣṇavas, with utmost sincerity and aim to please them. This quality of yours is something I am always amazed by, and by your mercy, I hope to imbibe such wonderful qualities and help others as well.

I would like to offer my prayers at your lotus feet, as written by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, for a foolish disciple like myself, who doesn't even know how to offer proper prayers:

kṛṣṇa se tomāra, kṛṣṇa dīte pāro,
tomāra śakati āche
āmi to' kāṅgāla, 'kṛṣṇa' 'kṛṣṇa' boli',
dhāi tava pāche pāche

Kṛṣṇa is yours. You have the power to give Him to me. I am simply your servant running behind you shouting, "Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!"

I sincerely pray at your lotus feet that I may serve you all my life as a true, bona fide disciple, assisting you in fulfilling the orders of Śrīla Prabhupāda in ISKCON.

Your loving spiritual son,
Abhaya Viśvambhara Miśra Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my most beloved Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,
Please allow me to offer you my sincere obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Śrīla Ācāryapāda.
All glories to your glorious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

I don't have any quality that I can write a Vyāsa-pūjā offering neatly, but Guru Mahārāja, you have accepted an insignificant girl like me as your spiritual daughter. So I am trying to write. The more I see you, the more I am amazed how you continue to preach Śrīla Prabhupāda's and Mahāprabhu’s words every moment despite your physical condition being so bad.

Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
I am currently moving forward in the life of devotion under the guidance of my śikṣā-guru, His Grace Sundara Vāmana dāsa, and my śikṣā-guruma, Her Grace Ratnāvalī Gopī Devī Dāsī. Their guidance helps me immensely.

Through Kṛṣṇa Bandhu (an online preaching platform run by my guru), I design devotional content online and help new devotees advance in their spiritual lives.

I have been in the bhakti life for four years, but three years ago I suddenly left everything. Then I saw you for the first time in front of Pañca-tattva in Māyāpur, and you also had a glimpse of Āyā. From that day, everything changed for me. That first darśana sent shivers through my entire body.

Guru Mahārāja,
I regularly chant an extra 2–4 malas daily for your health. I pray to Narasiṁha-deva to always protect you, to help you overcome all bodily obstacles, and to allow you to continue spreading the message of Mahāprabhu. I always pray for your long life and good health, Guru Mahārāja.

Taking the words of Śrīla Prabhupāda into your heart, you are saving the jīvas entangled in material bondage. You are the savior of the most fallen jīvas. Always keeping Śrīla Prabhupāda in your heart, your heart is like an ocean of mercy—the ocean in which the mercy of Nityānanda Prabhu flows.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me and giving me the opportunity to serve you through vāṇī and vapu-sevā.

Your spiritual daughter,
Abhayadāyinī Keśavī Devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna Srila Guru Maharaj,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet.

 

Nama Om Vishnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine,

Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine

Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine.

 

All glories to Shree Shree Nitai Gauranga.All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

O' Dearmost Spiritual father it is a great fortune and mercy of Lord Gauranga unto conditioned souls like me to get the cooling shelter of  the lotus feet of Your Divine Grace.Otherwise how is it possible for a spiritually blind person covered with ignorance to come to the path of perfection of life to develop love of Godhead Krishna prema.Only by your causeless mercy that we could perform devotional service to Supreme Lord Krishna.

Distributing the mercy of Nitai Gauranga-

Dear Guru Maharaj you are distributing the mercy of Nitai Gauranga unlimitedly in villages and cities across the world following the instructions of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Guru parampara.Guru Maharaj you are travelling extensively for preaching Krishna consciousness, meeting devotees personally and guiding them,giving classes regularly,inducing masses to chant the Hare Krishna mahamantra and the Holy names of Lord Gauranga and Lord Nityananda.

 

Teaching by personal example-

All your above transcendental activities and by your own personal example you teach us how as a Person Mahabhagavad to perfect our lives by surrendering to the spiritual master and Lord Gauranga.You are very expert in engaging others in the mission of Sri Krishna Chaitanya.You by your personal example showed us how to take the instructions of one's spiritual master as the sole mission of life.

 

My Personal Report-

Guru Maharaj as you told many times and emphasized on us to read Srila Prabhupada books and repeat the same to others as it is.So I am pursuing Bhakti Shastri course under the guidance of your senior disciples HG Shantha Devi Dasi mataji and HG Brajeshwar Gaur prabhuji.I am getting training under their guidance.I am eternally grateful and indebted to you for accepting this conditioned soul under your shelter as initiated disciple.Also as you said us to preach as much as possible -'Jare dekho tare kaho Krishna upadesha'.Keeping this in mind I shared the glories of Holy Names and Nitai Gauranga to the cab and bike drivers while commuting.This is very insignificant on my part as lots of services and preaching needs to be done.I don't know how much my words will transform them but I believe by your mercy they will be inspired to come to Krishna consciousness.Lastly I beg your causeless mercy on this insignificant soul to achieve steadiness in Krishna consciousness,to not fall prey to illusory sense of enjoyment,to be able to understand the purports of Srila Prabhupada and mature in the process of bhakti so to be able to render more and more services unto your lotus feet.

I beg forgiveness for any offenses which I committed and for my negligences.I also pray to Panca tattva,Lord Narsimhadeva and Their Lordship Sree Sree Radha Madhava to grant you good health and long life so that you continue to inspire us conditioned souls by your divine association.

 

Your most insignificant spiritual son,

Abhirama Mangala Das

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

Guru Mahārāja,
I have no strength, no purity, and no good qualities. Yet, by your kindness, I have been given the most valuable gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Without your mercy, I would have remained lost in material life, unaware of the real goal.

Your compassion has no limits. You accept everyone, no matter how fallen they are. You have traveled the world, tolerated difficulties, and endured hardships just to bring us closer to Kṛṣṇa. Even when we make mistakes, you do not reject us but guide us with love. Your compassion gives me hope that one day I can become a sincere devotee.

Guru Mahārāja, I have committed many offenses—through my actions, words, and thoughts. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness. I am weak, but I beg for your mercy so that I can improve.

I may never be able to serve you properly, but I promise to keep trying. I will not give up on this path, no matter how difficult it becomes.

Your fallen servant,
Abhirām Nitāicandra Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you on your 76th Divine Vyāsa Pūjā Mahotsava.

It would be a great offense for a fallen soul like me to even attempt to speak about you. But by the blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and your causeless mercy, I am trying to write something.

After a long period of confusion and doubt in my life, you mercifully accepted a fallen soul like me and granted me shelter at your lotus feet. After searching through many institutions and organizations, I finally found my home in ISKCON. Your devoted disciples—Śrī Jaganmitra Jagannātha Prabhu and Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu—have played a significant role in uplifting a fallen person like me.

Your devotion to your Guru Mahārāja is incomparable. I cannot even imagine how merciful you truly are.

I do not have the qualification to properly glorify you, nor do I possess the qualities of a good disciple or a pure devotee. I only beg for your blessings so that I may spread the holy names of Guru and Gaurāṅga and contribute to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda in whatever small way I can.

I humbly pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to keep you always healthy so that you may continue showering your mercy upon the fallen souls of this world.

If I have made any mistakes in writing this offering, I pray that you forgive me, considering me your insignificant servant.

Your dāsa-anudāsa,
Acyuta Akṣayānanda Dāsa

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

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Guru Mahārāja! All glories to this most auspicious day—your divine appearance day!

O Gurudeva! What a glorious and victorious life you are living!
Wherever you go—as the Victory Flag of Lord Caitanya—success follows.
You are so powerful, you defy death itself, refusing to give up your body so you may fulfill every instruction of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

O Gurudeva! A mere speck of dust from your lotus feet can deliver even the most fallen.
What a radiant chapter you have authored in the sacred pages of Gaura-līlā!
Wherever you go, Māyā is defeated.
Nothing can stop you. You are UNSTOPPABLE.

You are a parivrājakācārya, tirelessly traveling the globe, preaching the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

O Gurudeva! All glories to your spiritual greed—your divine laulyam!
May I receive even a dust particle of that transcendental greed for service.

You are undoubtedly an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya.
Your spiritual potency and divine influence must be glorified in all directions!

For lifetimes I have been caught in the endless cycle of birth and death. But now—finally—in this lifetime, you have given me shelter under your lotus feet. My life became successful the moment I met you.

By your infinite mercy, you accepted this most fallen soul as your disciple on 27th February 2025 in Śrī Māyāpur Dhām.

I beg again and again for your mercy. Kindly bless me so that I may do something—anything—for you, for this sacred movement, and for the pleasure of all our previous ācāryas.

I have also given myself a new name:
JPSDOG
Please kindly accept me as your dog, dear Gurudeva.

Koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat-praṇāma!

Your dog,
Acyuta Anantavilāsa Dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja jī,

Please accept my humble obeisances into your lotus feet

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले,
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्यपदाय निताई-कृपाप्रदायिने,
गौरकथा-धामधाय नगरग्राम-तारिणे।

हरे कृष्ण पांचांग प्रणाम गुरु महाराज जी,

मेरी ऐसी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं अपनी इस वाणी से आप जैसे शुद्ध भक्त का गुणगान कर सकू कृपा करके इस पतित को क्षमा प्रदान करें । इस्कॉन से जुड़ने से पहले  मैं भौतिक जीवन जी रही थी और मेरे जीवन में बहुत संकट आ रहे थे लेकिन इस्कॉन से जुड़ने के बाद मुझे आध्यात्मिक जीवन मिला और आप  जैसे शुद्ध भक्त और प्रामाणिक गुरु का सानिंध्य मिला मैं इस लायक नहीं थी ।गुरु महाराज जी लेकिन आपने फिर भी मुझ पतित पर कृपा की, मुझे जीवन की एक नई दिशा दिखाई भगवान का रास्ता दिखाया ।  मैं इसके लिए हमेशा आपकी आभारी रहूँगी और कौशिश करूंगी कि अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन को आपके चरण कमलों में अर्पित कर सकू । और आपके द्वारा दिए इस आध्यात्मिक जीवन को भगवान की सेवा में लगा पाऊँ ।

मैं श्रीश्री राधा माधव, श्री नृसिंह भगवान, गौर निताई के चरण कमलों में प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और दीर्घायु हो 

आपकी छत्रछाया हम जैसी पतित आत्माओं पर बनी रहे ।
हरे कृष्ण पांचांग प्रणाम गुरु महाराज जी

Your Humble Servant,
Acyutapriya Dayāmayī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my heartfelt obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

On this most auspicious occasion, I beg for your mercy.

You are a true soldier and the most exemplary disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, who continues to perfectly follow the orders of your Guru Mahārāja. I am always astonished to witness how, despite all physical challenges and your advanced age, you are still tirelessly traveling around the world, leading yātrās, giving daily classes, reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, preaching, encouraging book distribution—you are doing everything! This is the age when most retire, yet you continue to joyfully fulfill every instruction of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

“guru-mukha-padma-vākya cittete koriyā aikya”—you are living this verse fully.

Whenever I hear your lectures, I feel how deeply you care—not just for individual devotees but for Śrīdhāma Māyāpur and the entire ISKCON movement. Your love and vision carry the legacy of our ācāryas.

Currently, I am connected with IYF Māyāpur, serving in college preaching and book distribution. With your mercy, we have started a new preaching initiative at UIT Engineering College, and around 15 students are now regularly associating with us. Please bless us so that we can expand this preaching further and serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda with sincerity and enthusiasm.

Gurudeva, I’ve often heard you emphasize the importance of an ideal gṛhastha life. I am now planning to enter gṛhastha-āśrama, and I humbly beg your blessings—for both myself and my would-be wife—that we may live as true gṛhasthas in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. I recognize my tendencies toward gṛhamedhī-like behavior, and only by your mercy can I overcome them.

I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and to Śrīla Prabhupāda, for your continued health and strength—so we may all witness your glorious presence at the Grand Opening of the TOVP.

Please bless me so that I may serve every one of your instructions with determination and humility. I have many bad qualities that I need to overcome, but without your mercy, it is impossible. Please also bless me with deeper attachment to your lotus feet and to your words, so that I may serve you and bring joy to your heart.

Your insignificant servant,
Acyutasākha Arindama dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my daṇḍavat-praṇāms at your lotus feet, which destroy the cycle of repeated birth and death.

gurur eva gatiḥ gurum eva bhaje
guruṇaiva sahāsmi namo gurave
na guroḥ paramaṁ śiśur asmi guroḥ
matir asti gurau mama pāhi guro

“The guru is always my refuge. I always worship the guru. I am always with the guru. Obeisance unto the guru. There is none higher than the guru. I am a child of the guru. My mind is on the guru. Please protect me, O guru!”Śabda-mañjarī

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Without your mercy, I don't know what would have happened to me. I was in the darkest ignorance, but you, O my dear Guru Mahārāja, opened my eyes, dispelling the darkness and protecting me with light. You are the representative of Śrī Hari—so says Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. You are always my shelter.

yo mantraḥ sa guruḥ sākṣād yo guruḥ sa hariḥ svayam
gurur yasya bhavet tuṣṭas tasya tuṣṭo hariḥ svayam

“The mantra is directly the guru, and the guru is Hari Himself. Hari Himself is pleased with one with whom the guru is pleased.”Bhakti-sandarbha 237 and Hari-bhakti-vilāsa 4.353

I am very unqualified to sing your glories. My words fall short because there is no limit to your glory. I am a mūḍha, a narādhama, burdened by the four human defects—bhrama, pramāda, vipralipsā, and karaṇāpāṭava. I often feel depressed, wondering if a person like me, full of lust, greed, anger, and so many faults, can ever enter the spiritual abode. But when I remember you, I feel confident that even though I am unqualified, you will always protect and bless me so that I may enter the spiritual world.

I cannot perform your vāpū-sevā, and thinking about this often makes me distressed. However, I am fully aware that I must follow your vāṇī-sevā, and I am trying my best to follow it. I also know that if I disregard your words, I will fall into hell.

sarva-bhakti-vyatikaraḥ sva-guror vāg anādaraḥ
dveṣeṇa nārakaṁ yāti kurvan bhaktim api dvija

“One who, out of hatred, acts contrary to all the rules of devotional service, disrespecting the words of the guru, goes to hell, despite performing bhakti.”Sātvata Tantra 4.49

But please, O my dear Guru Mahārāja, allow me to engage in your service. This is my deepest desire.

śrī-guro paramānanda premānanda-phala-prada
vrajānanda-pradānanda-sevāyāṁ māṁ niyojaya

“O Śrī Guru! O Supreme Bliss! O bestower of the fruit of the bliss of prema! O bestower of the bliss of Vraja! Please engage me in the bliss of service.”Sādhanāmṛta-candrikā 1.51

sarva-sādhana-mukhyā hi guru-sevā sadādṛtā
yayā bhaktir bhagavati hy añjasā syāt sukhāvahā

“Of all the activities of sādhana, the most important is service to the guru. By that service, devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is quickly, easily, and happily attained.”Sātvata Tantra 4.51

If I have more devotion to you than to Śrī Hari, Bhagavān will surely bestow His mercy by granting me His darśana.

bhaktir yathā harau me'sti tad variṣṭhā gurau yadi
mamāsti tena satyena sandarśayatu me hariḥ

“If I have more devotion for the guru than for Śrī Hari Himself, then, through this truth, Lord Hari will surely reveal Himself to me.”Padma Purāṇa

Despite your physical health challenges, you are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda selflessly. When I think about this, my hair stands on end. You love Śrīla Prabhupāda so much! If I could have even 1% of your love for Śrīla Prabhupāda towards you, my life would be successful.

You are a manifestation of Nityānanda Prabhu. You are patita-pāvana. Thinking of this makes me happy, knowing that I will be saved! But I am such a kapaṭī that again, I feel demotivated. Yet, I know that even though I am a crooked person, you will still save me. You are the savior of all!

Please, dear Guru Mahārāja, rescue me! I surrender to you.

trāyasva bho jagannātha
guro saṁsāra-vahninā
dagdhaṁ māṁ kāla-daṣṭaṁ ca
tvām ahaṁ śaraṇaṁ gataḥ

“O spiritual master, O master of the worlds, please rescue me, who am bitten by time and burned by the flames of repeated birth and death. I surrender to you and take shelter of you.”Vaiṣṇava-tantra, quoted in Hari-bhakti-vilāsa

Please, Gurudeva, forgive me for my offenses committed against your lotus feet. How shameless I am, committing pāpas (sins) and aparādhas (offenses) since time immemorial, yet still asking for your forgiveness! But I know that you will forgive me for all my offenses. I truly believe this.

I do not know about Śrī Bhagavān, but I know that you will save me. Because you, Bhagavān’s dearest servant, have accepted me, Bhagavān and Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī will surely accept me. Then I will be able to eternally engage in the service of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa, and the Vaiṣṇavas.

I will try to follow your orders selflessly—if you bestow your mercy upon a fallen soul like me. Otherwise, due to my kapaṭī nature, I will not be able to perform selfless service.

Gurudeva, please protect me. Please protect me. Please protect me.

yo’ndhīkṛtya kutarka-ghūka-paṭalīm ajñāna-mohāndha-hṛt
saṁnudaṁś ca kukarma-jāḍyam abhito hṛt-padmam ullāsayan
rādhā-mādhava-gūḍha-rūpa-saraṇīm udbhāṣayan bhāskaraḥ
sa tvaṁ śrī-gurudeva pāhi patitaṁ māṁ dīnam andhaṁ janam

“He who blinds the owls of sophistry,
Removes the darkness of ignorance and delusion,
Dispels the dullness of misdeeds,
Causes the lotus of the heart to bloom completely,
And illuminates the path
To the confidential forms of Rādhā and Mādhava—
May you, that sun, O Śrī Gurudeva,
Please protect me,
A fallen, lowly, and blind person.”
Sādhanāmṛta-candrikā 1.48

May Bhagavān Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, Keśava, and Śrīla Prabhupāda bless you with good health so that you may very soon fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and keep flooding this world with your mercy.

Your dāsa-dāsānudāsa,
Ādi Vāsudeva Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

On this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my respectful and most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

How can I glorify you? The words of this material world are limited, but your glories are unlimited. You are a very dear servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and you are gaura-dhana-jana. I am not able to glorify you even in millions of lifetimes, but only by your mercy, Gurudeva, I am just trying to glorify your unlimited glories.

You are my savior. I still remember when I first heard about you in one of your glorification lectures on YouTube, which came to my feed by divine arrangement. At that time, I was very, very new—even eating onion and garlic—but by the divine plan of Lord Caitanya, I heard that video. After hearing it, I thought, Who is this person? How can anyone be this merciful? How can anyone accept the karma of lakhs of disciples? How? How, just for others, can he take on so much pain?

Even at that time, I did not know who you were or how you looked, but I was just feeling a very beautiful connection with you for the first time in my life. I was shocked. I don’t know why, but just hearing about your love filled my eyes with tears. I had never encountered such compassion and mercy before. It was the first time in my whole life I heard of someone so merciful to fallen souls.

I knew no one would accept me, but after hearing your lectures, I got a desire in my heart—I wanted to become your disciple for eternity because I had a strong feeling that you are the only one who can deliver this fallen soul and protect me from this dark well of the material world. Yet at that time, I still didn’t know how you looked.

So I prayed to you: Please accept me. After that, you did miracles in my life. I left onion and garlic—even though my parents weren’t supportive, you gave me the strength to give them up. And after that, by your mercy, I met one of your spiritual daughters who helped me get sheltered by you. That day was a miracle. I didn’t know in the morning that I would be getting shelter, but by noon I was sheltered! It happened so quickly—but it was all part of your divine plan for this fallen soul.

I seriously don’t know how I can glorify you. Even if I had thousands of mouths, I still couldn’t do justice to your mercy. Your merciful nature toward this fallen jīva cannot be described in words. Even though I am from a non-devotee background and my parents did not support me, still you accepted me. Who can be so merciful and compassionate?

O Gurudeva, I don’t know whether I am able to please you or not, but please always remain merciful to this fallen soul so that at least I may try to please you by sincerely and selflessly serving you, life after life.

I truly have no other shelter but you. You came into the dark life of this fallen jīva as a bright spiritual sun and filled my life with spiritual light. You vanquished all darkness. I cannot express how fortunate I feel that you have accepted me.

Now I am just trying to please you, but it is impossible without your mercy. This soul does not even have the capacity to do any service for your pleasure without your blessings.

So please bless me, Gurudeva, so that I can selflessly serve you—for your pleasure only.

At last, I admit I am incapable of glorifying your infinite glories, but by your mercy, I have tried to do so to some minute extent.

Your most menial servant,
Ādideva Gaura Sundara Dāsa

Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Śrīla Patita-pāvana Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva.

I have heard from Vaiṣṇavas that if either the guru or the disciple is practicing devotion in the true sense, then both become eligible to enter Goloka. I confess today that I am the most fallen of your disciples and that I am unable to practice bhakti in its true sense. I break many promises that I made to you on the day of my dīkṣā. I am not eligible in any form to serve you or Kṛṣṇa.

I just practice bhakti superficially—to take shelter under the name of Kṛṣṇa, and under that sacred umbrella I still commit all kinds of aparādhas. Please save me and forgive me, Guru Mahārāja.

Though I know I am not at all qualified to perform Kṛṣṇa-sevā or to enter Goloka, I still pray for your mercy and beg you to save me from this material world. I am a soul full of lust and anger. Please forgive me. I do not know by what act your Kṛṣṇa became pleased and sent you into my life, but I am unable to properly take advantage of that divine opportunity. I commit all kinds of aparādhas at your lotus feet. Please forgive me, O Guru Mahārāja.

I have one desire: that when I leave this body, I may see you with Prabhupāda, Kṛṣṇa, and Rādhārāṇī. Though I know I am unqualified, I also trust in your mercy.

I am unable to serve you or Śrīla Prabhupāda properly. Please bless me, Gurudeva, and forgive me.

The most fallen and aparādhī soul,
Ādinātha Murāri Dāsa

By your aspiring daughter, Aditi Dubey (Kṛṣṇa Bandhu)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet on this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Today (25/02/25), I am writing this Vyāsa-pūjā offering. From today, the Kīrtana Melā has begun in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. I am so grateful to you, Mahārāja, for introducing us to the most merciful dhāma, Nabadwīpa–Māyāpur. You have developed this dhāma to please Śrīla Prabhupāda, and you distribute your causeless mercy without any consideration.

To attain kṛṣṇa-prema, we must first receive Mahāprabhu's mercy—and to receive that, we must take shelter of Nityānanda Prabhu. You are Nitai-kṛpā-pradāyine—you are the distributor of Nityānanda's mercy.

You give your heart and soul to please your Gurudeva, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your love for Śrīla Prabhupāda is on an incomparable level.

Mahārāja, I am just trying to serve you.
Recently, since this December, I have begun distributing some books, and one of my friends has started chanting.

Also, by the mercy coming through the Kṛṣṇa Bandhu online preaching platform, my sādhana has come on track—by your mercy.

I am praying to Their Lordships—Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva—that They always protect you, help you to preach, and fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desire, as per your own transcendental will.

May your physical condition never obstruct your seva.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja.

Your aspiring daughter,
Aditi Dubey
(Kṛṣṇa Bandhu)

हरे कृष्णा गुरू महाराज ,

दंडवत प्रणाम,

ॐ अज्ञान तिमिरान्धस्य ज्ञानाञ्जनशलाकाया।

चक्षुरुन्मिलितं येन तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः ॥

मैं श्रीलप्रभुपाद को कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करना चाहती हूं जिन्होंने हमें यह प्रेम से परिपूर्ण घर दिया जिसके कारण आज हम इस दावानल में भी सुरक्षित हैं उन्होंने  हमे इस घर में आप सभी वैष्णवृंद दिए जो हमारे इस भक्ति लता बीज को सिंचित कर रहे हैं ऐसे गुरुजन को हम उनके ७६ वे प्राकट्य दिवस पर श्री व्यास पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देते हैं ।

महाराज आप वो सबसे पहले भागवत थे जिन्होंने हमारे भक्ति जीवन में प्रवेश किया और हमारा साथ कभी नहीं छोड़ा और आप जहां हैं बहा जय तो होनी ही है ये आप ही कृपा है जो आज हम वैष्णवृंदो को इस छोटी सी बुद्धि से  थोड़ा बहुत समझ पा रहे हैं और आप सभी की सेवा करनी की इच्छा जागृत कर पा रहे हैं।ये आपका प्रभुपाद को लेकर प्रेम ,उनके लिए सेवाभाव और शरणागति है जो हमे हर समय कुछ न कुछ सिखाती है । आप  जब भारत आए और बॉम्बे पहुंचे और वहा जब भिकारी आपको बार बार परेशान कर रहे थे बो सब आपके लिए कितना मुस्किल, कितना आपत्तिजनक  और कितना डरावना था परंतु आपकी प्रभुपाद को प्रसन्न करने की ,महाप्रभु के मिशन को गांव गांव तक फैलाने की इच्छा और मुझ जैसे बद्ध जीव को इस सुअर के मल जैसी जगह से  बाहर निकालने के लिए आप कितने कष्ट सहते आ रहे हैं।महाराज जैसे प्रभुपाद ने हिप्पीस को हैप्पीज बनाया मैं भी बस इसी को अमल करने का प्रयत्न कर रही हूं और एक सदाचारी वैष्णवी बनने का प्रयत्न कर रही हूं क्योंकि आचार ही प्रचार है परंतु इन सब में ,मैं कई बार माया में गिर जाती हूं परंतु फिर भी आप मुझे बचा लेते हैं जैसे आपने कृष्णानगर के भक्तो को बचाया था।

हम नरसिम्हा देव और पंचतत्व से प्रार्थना करते हैं कि आप स्वस्थ, हस्ट - पुष्ट रहें ताकि आप अधिक से अधिक प्रचार कर सकें और महाप्रभु तथा प्रभुपाद की इच्छा को पूरा कर सकें l

आपकी अयोग्य बेटी,

अदिति यादव (म. प्र.)

कृष्णा बंधु

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Gurudeva,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Wishing Your Holiness a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

In this Vyāsa-pūjā offering, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this opportunity to write my very first Vyāsa-pūjā offering to you. I want to express how deeply grateful I am for being connected to an organization like ISKCON. I feel immensely fortunate to have the opportunity to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books every day. His teachings are so simple, yet profoundly deep at the same time.

I am also very grateful that I had the great fortune of having your darśana for the first time at the Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandira, by the causeless mercy of Kṛṣṇa. Just a moment in your association brought immense relief and joy to my heart.

Guru Mahārāja, I am currently preparing for government exams with the intention of using the Lakṣmī I receive in Kṛṣṇa’s service. I sincerely strive to chant sixteen rounds of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra every day without fail, read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books daily, and follow the four regulative principles to the best of my capacity at this present moment. By the mercy of Kṛṣṇa, even my parents have now started reading the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is every day, and my father has begun chanting a few rounds of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra as well. I am eternally thankful to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to you for showering so much mercy and blessings upon us.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā Mahāmahotsava, I pray to you to please bless me so that I may become more sincere on this path and overcome my shortcomings, enabling me to preach Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions effectively and be of some use in this great movement. Though utterly unworthy, I still humbly pray for your mercy so that I may connect myself to this bona fide paramparā by taking your shelter soon, if you so desire.

Yours faithfully,
Aishi Bhattacharyya

All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda
All glories to His Divine Grace ācārya-pāda Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudeva!
Daṇḍavat-praṇāma!
Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to your Divine Appearance Day.

This is Aishwarya from Hyderabad, India. This is the first time I have received an opportunity to write a homage to you. I have been connected to the ISKCON Centre since 2020, and I feel truly fortunate to be part of such a wonderful society.

Since 2022, I’ve been connected to the Vaiṣṇavī Forum Hyderabad under the loving guidance of His Grace Varada Kṛṣṇa dāsa Prabhu and Her Grace Kavipriyā Syāmā Devī Dāsī. Their care is helping us all progress deeply in our spiritual paths. Our trainee leaders—Her Grace Anupamā Śrīmatī Devī Dāsī, Her Grace Nikuñjasevā Keśavī Devī Dāsī, and others—are equally instrumental in helping me grow.

By the mercy of these wonderful souls, I came to know of you, Gurudeva. Your merciful nature is unimaginable. You are such a kind, selfless, humble, and exalted devotee. Your determination and unwavering dedication to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission is certainly pleasing to Gauraṅga.

At your divine lotus feet, I beg forgiveness for all the offenses I have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—toward any living entity. I am the most fallen soul among all the fourteen planetary systems. Despite being gifted with the holy name, I am unable to truly take shelter in it. My sādhana is inconsistent. I fail to honor my own words. Yet I sincerely aspire to take Harināma as my very life and soul.

I humbly beg you:
Please accept me.
Please help me prepare myself to take initiation by the end of 2025.
I do not wish to delay my heartfelt aspiration to surrender to you through shelter and initiation.

I have never yet visited Māyāpur-dhāma, Vṛndāvana-dhāma, Ayodhyā-dhāma, Purī-dhāma, and many other holy places. But with your mercy and blessings, I pray I will.

I always pray to:
Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and the Aṣṭa-sakhīs,
Gaura-Nitāi,
Pañca-tattva,
Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Māyī, and Sudarśana Cakra,
Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha,
and Śrīla Prabhupāda—
to always protect you from all dangers, to keep you under Their divine shelter, and to grant you good health, spiritual happiness, peace, love, success, and a long, healthy life.

You are a true inspiration for generations to come. I pray that by the causeless mercy of the Lord and His devotees, you will most certainly fulfill the order of your spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

You are always in my prayers, Gurudeva.
I humbly beg to remain in yours.
By your causeless mercy, may I sincerely progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and please you and Gaurāṅga.

Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely,
Aishwarya
Hyderabad, India

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I find myself at a loss for words when attempting to glorify You, for Your glories are truly unlimited. You do not simply treat us with love and care—you embrace every soul with boundless affection. Your compassion knows no bounds, and Your love is unconditional.

For those of us who feel orphaned in this world, You have been our guiding light. Life was once engulfed in darkness, with no glimpse of brightness. Yet, You came and lifted us from that despair. You were always there, never abandoning us, no matter how fallen or unworthy we may have been. Your love is like an eternal embrace, drawing all towards You. Your very presence is magnetic, shining with divine attraction.

Guru Mahārāja, my only prayer is that I may always remember You, always engage my senses in Your service, and dedicate my entire life to You. I have no other desire but to serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda. May my heart hold no wish other than to assist You in Your service to him. Your kindness, Your compassion, and Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda are beyond my comprehension. I beg for Your mercy so that I may assist You in Your divine mission.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, help us overcome the deep ignorance within us. We are suffering; we are helpless. I was drowning in distress, unaware that You were there—yet You saved me. You pulled me from despair when I didn’t even realize it was You. Your mercy is unfathomable.

With deep humility, I beg You to cast Your compassionate glance upon us and help us transcend both our inner and outer conflicts. May we engage our minds, words, deeds, emotions, and every sense in the loving service of You and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Please bless me so that I may be a good daughter to You, a sincere servant assisting You in Your mission of developing Gaura-maṇḍala. Under the guidance of Her Grace Udharinī Suradhunī Devī Dāsī, Your initiated disciple, and through Your mercy, may I always remain engaged in service to You and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your aspiring servant,
Aishwarya Ghosh

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine

gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

 

My dear Śrīla Gurudeva, Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories to your divine grace!

 

Srila Gurudeva, your qualities are endless to define and I feel unqualified in glorifying you.

Thank you Srila Gurudev for accepting me as your disciple and showering your endless mercies unto this fallen soul.

By your mercy I am serving you as an Area Coordinator for book distribution, also working on Local Care Coordinator (LCC) role which is in initial stage for us and we are having meeting on discussions on how to serve you and each and every devotee better, I am also serving as Story/ Content Creator for Bhakti Kids.

Please bless me so that I can serve you and HDG Srila Prabhupada better or the way you wanted.

I am still continuing to fulfil your wish which came to me in my dreams Instructed by you.

 

Seeking forgiveness for all my offences committed knowingly and unknowingly by me at your lotus feet by my words, Imagination and deeds.

I am chanting extra rounds everyday without any fail for you better health and fast recovery. 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Your spiritual Son,

Ajita Anupam Dasa

Hare Krishna Dandwat pranam Guru maharaj ji 

मेरी विनम्र भेंट स्वीकार करें
श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय हो
श्रील गुरुदेव की जय हो

प्रिय गुरु महाराज

मैं आपका और श्रील प्रभुपाद आंदोलन में आपके विशाल योगदान का गुणगान करने में बहुत छोटा और असक्षम हूँ।

श्रील प्रभुपाद ने एक बार कहा था कि आप गौर-निताई के शाश्वत सहयोगी हैं। इस प्रकार आप हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं को नित्यानंद प्रभु की दया प्रदान करने के लिए इस दुनिया में आए। मेरे गुरु महाराज, आप इतने दयालु और कृपालु हैं कि मैं आपको अपने आध्यात्मिक गुरु के रूप में पाकर बहुत भाग्यशाली हूँ।  लेकिन मैं उतना ईमानदार शिष्य नहीं हूँ जितना मुझे होना चाहिए। कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दें ताकि मैं भक्तों और आपके चरण कमलों के प्रति सेवा भाव रख सकूँ जिससे मैं इस मिशन में अपना योगदान दे सकूँ।

Your humble servant,
Ajīta Vrajahari Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज । आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम। 

ये आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा है की आपने मुझ जैसे एक बध जीव को स्वीकार किया है। यह आपकी ही कृपा है कि मुझ जैसा पतित माया के प्रभाव में रहने वाले को  वैष्णव समाज से जोड़ा हालांकि मैं इस लायक नहीं था  मुझे इस बात की अत्यधिक खुशी है कि मेरे गुरु महाराज वर्तमान समय के विश्व के सबसे शक्तिशाली आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं। आपने श्रीला प्रभुपाद के मिशन को पूरा करने के लिए हर क्षेत्र में विजय पताका फहराया है, चाहे वो TOVP का निर्माण कार्य हो, भक्तों को दीक्षा देने का संकल्प, बंगाल की हर विपत्ति में सेवा। इसीलिए आप को भारत ने  हिंदू रत्न के खिताब से सम्मानित किया है। आप सच में ही चैतन्य महाप्रभु के कृपा प्रदान करने वाले पार्षद है।

आपका प्रभुपाद के प्रति समर्पण पूरी दुनिया में एक मिसाल है। आपने सब कुछ इतनी जल्दी स्वीकार कर लिया (भक्ति, ब्रह्मचर्य, दीक्षा, सन्यास)वो भी बिना किसी कंडीशन के। आपने अपने शरीर की परवाह किए बिना पूरी दुनिया में  अध्यात्म का संदेश पहुंचाया ।

आपकी वचनबद्धता को मेरा कोटि कोटि नमन है लेकिन मुझे इस बात का खेद है की मैं आपकी सेवा नही कर पा रहा हूं। आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा की अभिलाषा करते हुए मैं आपसे क्षमा याचना करता हूं कि मैं एक अच्छा भक्त बनने की कोशिश हमेशा करता रहूंगा। 

मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि आप हमेशा ही स्वस्थ बने रहें और और चैतन्य महाप्रभु की वाणी को हम तक पहुंचा सकें। जिससे हम जैसे पतित जीवों का उद्धार हो सके।

आपका दास 
अजीतात्मा मधुसूदन दस

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

śrī-caitanya-mano-'bhīṣṭaṁ
sthāpitaṁ yena bhū-tale
svayaṁ rūpaḥ kadā mahyaṁ
dadāti sva-padāntikam

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

After wandering millions of times in the wombs of different mothers, by the causeless mercy of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Guru-paramparā, Śrīla Prabhupāda and you, I got your shelter. I, being most fortunate, was accepted by you in the paramparā of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

By being connected to devotees, I developed a desire to know about the disguised incarnation, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and His confidential gaura-līlā. That desire has been fulfilled by hearing from you. I feel a deep connection to you—mysteriously, you always answer my doubts, identify and correct my crookedness or sahajiyā-bhāva, and guide me on the right path of executing devotional service.

Your life is exemplary, full of surrender to the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your mood of dedicatedly serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission is extraordinary.

Materially thinking, it appears difficult to see you serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission in your current health condition—it is completely inconceivable to see such service. Even young people can't serve like you. You came from the spiritual world just to bring fallen souls like me back to the service of Kṛṣṇa.

By your causeless mercy, I am trying to serve in ISKCON Jammu, currently engaged in the services of book distribution, Matchless Gift Shop, house programs, and IYF.

I live a little far from the temple, so I try to follow Śrīla Prabhupāda’s morning and evening program as it is, and I try to hear Śrī Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class and weekly Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class on Saturdays.

I am chanting 16 rounds and following the four regulative principles for more than one year.

I beg for your mercy to give me kṛpā-bindu so that I may become bereft of material desires and serve Hari, Guru, and Vaiṣṇavas unconditionally and without offenses.

Your insignificant sheltered disciple,
Akarṣit Bargotra
Jammu, J&K
India

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja
Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

All glories to your divine grace!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Without your mercy, I cannot imagine what would have happened to me. You are the best in whatever you do. You inspire us by your personal example—emulating the footsteps of Śrīla Prabhupāda, you travel to every corner of the globe for the deliverance of fallen conditioned souls. Your Kṛṣṇa conscious characteristics are truly unattached to this material world. Your quotes help me whenever material sufferings bother me.

Only by your grace can I engage my senses in devotional service in an authorized manner. Please save me! May your blessings and guidance continue to inspire and uplift me. Thank you for illuminating the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am deeply grateful for your love and reciprocation.

Please forgive my limitless offenses, whatever I have done knowingly or unknowingly.

I promise that I will follow your instructions wholeheartedly. I pray that you stay with us for a long time and continue to shower your causeless mercy upon us. I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to keep you always healthy.

Your insignificant servant,
Ākārṣiṇī Śyāmā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Let me offer my heartfelt gratitude to you for accepting me as a sheltered disciple. Although I am unqualified and not so sincere, still, by your mercy, I find that you are constantly making arrangements to keep me on the path of bhakti.

Guru Mahārāja, you are a true example of how a devotee of Kṛṣṇa can be so compassionate—
Ready to forgive and inspire to go on with Bhakti even after so many drawbacks.

Otherwise, what would be the fate of a poor and idiot soul like me?

Your life is the perfect example of unwavering dedication to one’s guru, and of serving his instructions against all odds and challenges. Still, a silly soul like me gets disturbed by petty things in life and makes all kinds of excuses.

Guru Mahārāja, I genuinely want to progress in bhakti and take full advantage of your presence and your causeless mercy.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may become your initiated disciple and serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I truly wish to become a humble servant in this great mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and only your blessings can make that possible.

Your servant,
Ākāśa Kumāra

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Grace.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine,
nama-ācārya-pādāya nitāi-krīpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe.

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.

guru-mātā guru-pitā guru-hana pati,
guru vinā e samsāre nāhi āra gati.

(Guru is mother, guru is father, guru is lord and master. Without Śrī guru there is no recourse in this saṁsāra. — Ref. Āśraya Kṛtya Bandho Śrī Guru Caraṇa song by Śrī Sanātana Dāsa)


Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.7.46 states:
"For the welfare of the conditioned souls who desire real happiness, a saintly person may accept the worshipable position of spiritual master, and thus like fire he burns to ashes all the past and future sinful reactions of his worshipers by mercifully accepting their offerings."
Guru Mahārāja, as my spiritual master, you have accepted and continue to accept the sins of a miscreant and wretched soul like me, even though I fail to strive for real happiness.

On October 4, 2019, in Chennai, Your Divine Grace said:
"By hearing about Śrīla Prabhupāda, hearing about your spiritual master, you can develop this intensity: 'I too want to please Kṛṣṇa with all my heart!!'"
Guru Mahārāja, HG Arvindaksha Govinda Prabhu organizes the monthly JSSS glorification, and a few of us try to read Gaurāṅga – The Golden Incarnation of Divine on a weekly basis to develop the desire to please Lord Gaurāṅga and deepen our relationship with Your Divine Grace.

In the evening Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes, you often mention:
"Śrīla Prabhupāda gave us sādhana, chanting japa every day, reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Bhagavad-gītā... We chant the holy name, and we go up step by step. We should chant all our life!"
But Guru Mahārāja, I have no taste for chanting, and the most probable reason for this is that I have not duly worshipped your lotus feet. As mentioned in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.5.3:
"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has pointed out that the original cause of offending the Lord and falling down from one’s position is not learning how to properly worship a bona fide spiritual master."
So, this Vyāsa-pūjā is an occasion when, by desiring and trying to offer prayers at your lotus feet, I can give up deceitfulness, anarthas, and unwanted habits.

Guru Mahārāja, during your Nityānanda Trayodāśī lecture, quoting Śrīla Prabhupāda, you said:
"The mercy of Nityānanda is Unnnnnlimited."
Being Nitai-krīpā-pradāyine, your mercy is also Unnnnnlimited, because you offer prayers for your fallen disciples like me, so that I can follow my initiation vows. When I fail to follow and fall into māyā, you pray to Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Gaura-Nitāi to kindly forgive me.
As a manifestation of your unlimited mercy, we receive your daily updates and overwhelming monthly messages through the Jayapatāka Swami App, YouTube Live Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes, Zoom darśans, replies to our mails, Local Care Coordinators, and many other services.

By your mercy, I am currently serving as an assistant to the Executive Committee (comprising three Co-Presidents) of ISKCON Ujjain and also overseeing some construction services at the temple. I have completed my Bhakti-śāstrī, regularly read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and attend morning programs. I am fortunate to receive the association of many of your godbrothers, like HH Trivikrama Swami Mahārāja, HH Radhanath Swami Mahārāja, HH Candramāuli Swami Mahārāja, HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami Mahārāja, HG Daivī-śakti Māta-jī, etc., who act as extensions of your mercy.
I am aspiring to serve as a Brahmacārī, but my anarthas continue to haunt me and diminish my conviction. In the Krishna Book, Chapter 80, Śrī Sandīpani Muni says:
"It is the duty of the disciple to dedicate his life to the service of the spiritual master."
Guru Mahārāja, it would be a great blessing if, by your mercy, I could stay full-time as a Brahmacārī.

In December 2024, I had the great fortune of visiting Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. It was nectar to get your darśan, hear the classes in your personal presence, and render some service at the rooftop of the Lotus Building. But alas, forgetting all these blessings, I again indulge in nasty sense gratification.
So, I pray at your lotus feet:
"kṛipayā tava pāda-paṅkaja-sthita-dhuli-sadrīśam vichintaya."
(Śikṣāṣṭaka 5)
Please help me to always remember that I am Yours and the servitor of His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda and his representatives.

Concluding my offering with the words of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura:

"O Śāragrahi Vaiṣṇava soul,
Thou art an angel fair;
Lead, lead me on to Vṛndāvana,
And spirit’s power declare."


Your unworthy and unfortunate servant,
Aksara Govinda Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
ISKCON Ujjain Temple, Madhya Pradesh, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Grace!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

guru mātā guru pitā guru hana pati,
guru vinā e saṁsāre nāhi āra gati

"Guru is mother, guru is father, guru is lord and master. Without Śrī guru there is no recourse in this saṁsāra." (Ref: Āśraya Koriya Bando Śrī Guru Caraṇa — Śrī Sanātana Dāsa)

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.7.46 it is stated:

“For the welfare of the conditioned souls who desire real happiness, a saintly person may accept the worshipable position of spiritual master, and thus like fire, he burns to ashes all the past and future sinful reactions of his worshipers by mercifully accepting their offerings.”

Guru Mahārāja, being my spiritual master, you have accepted—and continue to accept—the sins of a miscreant and wretched soul like me, although I do not truly strive for real happiness. Still, your causeless mercy flows.

On October 4, 2019, in Chennai, Your Divine Grace said:
“By hearing about Śrīla Prabhupāda, hearing about your spiritual master, you can develop this intensity, that—I too want to please Kṛṣṇa with all my heart!
Inspired by this, HG Arvindākṣa Govinda Prabhu organizes monthly JSSS glorifications, and some of us regularly read Gaurāṅga—The Golden Incarnation of Divine Love to deepen our desire to please Lord Gaurāṅga and to strengthen our relationship with Your Divine Grace.

In your evening Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes, you often say:

“Śrīla Prabhupāda gave us sādhana: chanting japa every day, reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Bhagavad-gītā... We chant the holy name, and we go up step by step. We should chant all our life!”

But Guru Mahārāja, I confess I have no real taste for chanting. Perhaps it is because I have not properly worshipped your lotus feet. As mentioned in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.5.3, Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura explains that the original cause of falling from Kṛṣṇa consciousness is failure to properly serve the bona fide spiritual master. So, this Vyāsa-pūjā is a sacred occasion to pray at your lotus feet—to give up my deceit, my anarthas, and unwanted habits.

On Nityānanda Trayodaśī, quoting Śrīla Prabhupāda, you said:

“The mercy of Nityānanda is Unnnnnlimited.”
And as Nitai-kṛpā-pradāyine, your mercy is also Unnnnnlimited—you pray for us, your fallen disciples, even when we fail to follow our vows. You beg Gaura-Nitāi and Kṛṣṇa to forgive us. Your mercy reaches us through the Jayapatākā Swami App, YouTube Live classes on Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta, Zoom darśanas, email replies, local care coordinators, and so many other channels. What more could a soul ask?

By your mercy, I am presently serving as assistant to the Executive Committee of ISKCON Ujjain, under the three co-presidents, and helping with some construction services. I have completed Bhakti-śāstrī, try to regularly read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and attend morning programs. I am fortunate to receive the association of your godbrothers like HH Trivikrama Swami Mahārāja, HH Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja, HH Candramaulī Swami Mahārāja, HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami Mahārāja, and HG Daivī Śakti Mātājī—all living reflections of your mercy.

I am aspiring to serve as a brahmacārī, but my anarthas still trouble me and weaken my conviction. In Kṛṣṇa Book, Chapter 80, Śrī Sāṇḍīpani Muni says:

“It is the duty of the disciple to dedicate his life to the service of the spiritual master.”
So Guru Mahārāja, I beg for your mercy—please help me serve full-time in a life of celibacy and surrender.

In December 2024, I had the good fortune to visit Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. To see you in person, to hear your classes, to render even a little service at the rooftop of the Lotus Building—it was complete nectar. Yet, alas!—I have forgotten and returned to my sense gratification. So I pray as Śrī Śikṣāṣṭaka verse 5 declares:

kṛpāya tava pāda-paṅkaja-sthita-
dhūlī-sadṛśaṁ vicintaya

“O Lord, consider me as a particle of dust at Your lotus feet.”

Please help me truly understand that I am yours—your servant—and a servant of His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda and his beloved representatives.

Concluding with the words of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura:

"O śāra-grahi Vaiṣṇava soul,
Thou art an angel fair;
Lead, lead me on to Vṛndāvana,
And spirit’s power declare."

Your unworthy and unfortunate servant,
Akṣara Govinda dāsa (dīkṣā)
ISKCON Ujjain Temple, Madhya Pradesh, India

My Beloved Gurudeva: Śrī Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja

Valleys deep where shadows play,
A beacon shines, it lights the way.
Dear Guru Mahārāja, on this blessed day,
With reverence, I offer my heartfelt pray.

Seventy-six cycles of time have spun,
A journey so bright, beneath the sun.
With each passing year, your grace does flow,
Transforming the lost with love’s gentle glow.

In your devotion lies power through and through,
You stand as a pillar in ISKCON’s embrace.
Without your guidance, there’d be no place
For Prabhupāda’s dream to flourish anew.

O ocean of mercy! O candle’s bright flame!
Countless souls freed from sorrow and shame.
From ignorance dark to enlightenment bright,
You lead us from silence into pure light.

Your selfless compassion knows no bounds,
In every heart your sweet love resounds.
Faithful disciples across every land
Spread Kṛṣṇa’s words with a steady hand.

Like Caitanya Mahāprabhu, you bestow grace,
In every moment we seek your embrace.
The TOVP stands tall as a testament true—
Your unwavering bhakti in all that we do.

Oh divine spirit! We yearn for your touch,
In humility’s lap, we mean ever so much.
Forgive my clumsiness in words that I weave,
For only with courage can I dare to believe.

Let me bear witness to Kṛṣṇa’s sweet name,
Through trials and penance, let me never be lame.
On this sacred day, as celebrations ignite,
In joy and gratitude, our hearts take flight.

Sparks of devotion like stars shining bright,
Illuminate paths with spiritual light.
So here is my homage within this sweet rhyme
To you who is timeless and transcends all time.

Bless us with strength to carry your tune,
And fill our spirits like the warmth of moon.
In the realm of devotion, let our spirits soar high,
Embracing your teachings beneath a vast sky.

Forever endeavouring, we’ll echo your call—
Śrī Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja, we honour you all!


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you on this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

Though I have never seen you physically, nor have I visited Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, I feel your presence through your words, your service, and your mercy. I have no qualification to write about you, but only due to your unconditional mercy am I attempting to offer this humble homage.

Please forgive this servant for any errors or mistakes.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

The servant of your servants,
Akṣyatt Mohapatra

My Beloved Gurudeva: Śrī Jayapatākā Swami

In valleys deep where shadows play,
A beacon shines, it lights the way.
Dear Guru Mahārāja, on this blessed day,
With reverence, I offer my heartfelt pray.

Seventy-six cycles of time have spun,
A journey so bright, beneath the sun.
With each passing year, your grace does flow,
Transforming the lost with love’s gentle glow.

You stand as a pillar in ISKCON's embrace,
Without your guidance, there'd be no place.
For Prabhupāda's dream to flourish anew,
In your devotion lies power through and through.

O ocean of mercy! O candle’s bright flame!
Countless souls freed from sorrow and shame.
From ignorance dark to enlightenment bright,
You lead us from silence into pure light.

Your selfless compassion knows no bounds,
In every heart, your sweet love resounds.
Faithful disciples across every land,
Spread Kṛṣṇa’s words with a steady hand.

Like Caitanya Mahāprabhu, you bestow grace,
In every moment, we seek your embrace.
The TOVP stands tall as a testament true,
Your unwavering bhakti in all that we do.

Oh divine spirit! We yearn for your touch,
In humility’s lap, we mean ever so much.
Forgive my clumsiness in words that I weave,
For only with courage can I dare to believe.

Let me bear witness to Kṛṣṇa’s sweet name,
Through trials and penance, let me never be lame.
On this sacred day, as celebrations ignite,
In joy and gratitude, our hearts take flight.

Sparks of devotion like stars shining bright,
Illuminate paths with spiritual light.
So here is my homage within this sweet rhyme
To you who is timeless and transcends all time.

Bless us with strength to carry your tune,
And fill our spirits like the warmth of the moon.
In the realm of devotion, let our spirits soar high,
Embracing your teachings beneath a vast sky.

Forever endeavoring, we’ll echo your call,
Śrī Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja! We honor you all!


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you on this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa Pūjā!

I have never seen you physically, nor have I ever been to Māyāpur. I do not have any qualification to write about you, but due to your unconditional mercy, I am attempting to offer this small glorification. Please forgive this servant if there are any errors or mistakes.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

The servant of your servants,
Akṣyatt Mohapatra

Revered Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you, Viśva-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to the paramparā ācāryas.
Anek anek daṇḍavat praṇāma.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

We are extremely grateful to Their Lordships for giving us yet another opportunity to glorify you—the ocean of qualities rarely found in jīvas of Kali-yuga. We are blessed to be in the Brahmā-Mādhva-Gauḍīya sampradāya, as your harināma-initiated, insignificant disciples.

Your magnanimity is such that you are prepared to forgive even offenses committed against you.

We keep hearing your pastimes and glories from your Godbrothers and senior disciples. The other day, we heard a mātaji giving class, wherein she quoted how Lord Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā that devotees who have certain qualities are most dear to Him.

Your non-envious nature—openheartedly giving shelter and initiation to whomever sincerely seeks it—is unparalleled. Mātaji narrated how once in Thailand, during a gathering of many devotees listening to your preaching, several uneducated but eager followers sought your shelter. Although there was a prerequisite of passing an examination, you mercifully arranged for a late-night class followed by the test.

The next morning, when informed that most had not passed, your large golden heart melted. You called some devotees and asked, “Who is Parama Pūjya Bhagavān?”
A prompt reply came, “Kṛṣṇa.”
Guru Mahārāja, you chose multiple options so that even the uneducated could sail across the ocean of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

You never encouraged managers to be yes-men. You welcomed open discussion on projects. And after a long, heartfelt conversation, you would laugh and say, “That was a long, good class,” or something to that effect.

Once, a devotee spoke about not killing any living entity—even cockroaches—and asked how to live with them without inviting disease. You suggested: “Keep your house so clean that no unwanted species enter.” Such kindness!

During yatras, walking under the scorching heat, you personally distributed mahā-prasāda of sun cream. There are countless pastimes—like wrestling with Japanese fighters (and defeating them!), or distributing food during the Bengal floods, even single-handedly—that show your unwavering compassion and strength.

The scope of work assigned to you by your Guru Mahārāja cannot be accomplished in 24-hour days, yet you continue fulfilling it with miraculous time management—even in difficult health. Your personal comfort has never been a priority.

We pray to Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha for your good health. The Māyāpur hospital has come as a boon. All our sādhana and prayers are dedicated at your lotus feet. May Their Lordships grant you a 1,000-year lifespan, enabling the completion of your transcendental mission.

It is to your credit that anyone who hears, listens to, or meets you becomes part of ISKCON’s family.

We are praying for just a drop of your mercy, so we may sail through this duḥkhālayam. Reading your pastimes daily inspires us to emulate even a fraction of your qualities in our lives.

Guru Mahārāja, we were deeply concerned after reading your message during Nārāyaṇa month, where you mentioned your ill-health may be connected to some disciples not following their vows strictly—especially the four regulative principles and the minimum 16 rounds of japa.

On our part, we are meticulously maintaining cleanliness, daily maṅgala-ārati, chanting 20–25 rounds, and strictly following the four regulative principles.

It pains us whenever we read or hear that you are unwell.

Gurudeva!!!!!

kṛpā-bindu diyā, koro’ ei dāse
tṛṇāpekṣā ati hīna
sakala sahane, bala diyā koro’
nija-māne spṛhā-hīna

Your servants,
Amal Ātma Hari Dāsa
Chimayi Chitrā Sakhī Devī Dāsī
Bangalore – Whitefield, India

 

Glorification by Amarendra Mukunda Dasa 

Dear Guru Maharaja, 
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada! 
All Glories to You-Dear Guru Maharaja and 
Sri GaurNitai !

Please accept my respectful obeisances to Your Lotus Feet. 

I am blessed to get this auspicious opportunity to make this humble 
Vyasa Puja offering to Your most revered, divine, and transcendental Lotus Feet. 

Your Lotus Feet are my only “Eternal 
Shelter” and I will always remain eternally indebted to Your Lotus Feet. 

Dear Guru Maharaj, You are a “Perfect Guru and an Exemplary Spiritual Role Model” and You are compassion, knowledge, mercy, 
inspiration, service, hope, enthusiasm and all auspiciousness personified.

Bodily limitations cannot hinder Your spirit of service to preach and distribute love of Godhead throughout the world.

Dear Guru Maharaj Your form is a manifestation of a spiritual principle.

You are eternally bonafide representative of Lord Sri Krishna and Lord Sri Balarāma
and Sri Guru Parampara.

Nityānanda Prabhu is Balarāma. 
Balarāma is prakāśa-tattva. 
He is illuminating/manifesting Kṛṣṇa. 
He is exhibiting Kṛṣṇa. 
And He is presenting Kṛṣṇa, prakāśa.

From time immemorial, by Lord Krishna's  and Lord Balarama's mercy there have been  many Guru's who have been mercifully appearing in this Krishna Consciousness movement but in reality there is only one Guru-tattva and hence the philosophy is also one and the same - that is to teach everyone that Lord Sri Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. 

Dear Guru Maharaj thus it is also a fact that You are representative of same Balarāma/Nityānanda Prabhu. And that You are a direct link to the Supreme Lord and Your entire life You have been guiding jivas/Your disciples on the path of spiritual realization.

Just like Nityānanda Prabhu by His preaching in Bengal delivered the Jagāi and Mādhāi by teaching/showing them how to serve Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Similarly, You like Nityānanda Prabhu and being of the same Guru-tattva have been imparting spiritual knowledge, guiding disciples, and helping them develop their spiritual understanding and devotion to Lord Sri Krishna Chaitanya. 

We jivas in this material world of three gunas are fallible, weak and covered in the darkness of ignorance and only by your favor, by your mercy, by your teaching/preaching, and by Your setting Yourself as a role model for us You are doing us an eternal favor, by imparting us spiritual knowledge, you are giving us hope and spiritual vision by which we can endeavour and serve the Lordships and free ourselves from this world of three gunas and go back home back to godhead.

Thanks for all the online discourses, messages, and answering 
questions, eradicating doubts, removing darkness of ignorance and steering us into the light of a Krishna conscious spiritual life. You make Spiritual Truths easy to understand and practice.

Although I am still covered in ignorance, I pray to Your Lotus Feet again and again to please continue to remove my ignorance, and guide me in this spiritual journey with Your lamp of Krishna Conscious Knowledge, so that some day I will be free from the four defects of human nature and and six enemies of mind and become all auspicious, pleasing and be able to see things as they are. 

I respectfully, pray to your Lotus Feet to bless me and empower me 
so that I be able to serve you, and Vaisnava devotees, to Your heart’s satisfaction, and like your millions of disciples that I too be 
able to serve You in fulfilling "Your" commitment to Srila Prabhupada to help "Him" fulfill "His" commitment to "His" Srila Guru Maharaj.


Your eternal servant, Amarendra Mukunda Dasa, India
Date : 8 April, 2025

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering 2025

Amaresvara Gopāla Dāsa

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


Offering to Guru Mahārāja

I first of all present my humble obeisances to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja, by whose mercy even a deaf man can speak, a lame man can cross mountains, and many souls can cross over this material existence.

I am very grateful to the Vyāsa-pūjā team for giving all of his disciples this wonderful opportunity to present their offerings to their beloved Guru Mahārāja.

The glories of Guru Mahārāja are unlimited, yet I will try to offer a small homage, according to my limited capability.

Recently, I was reading a Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam purport, where Manu Mahārāja tells Kardama Muni that those whose senses are uncontrolled generally have very little chance of getting darśana of a great paramahaṁsa. However, he considered himself fortunate to receive even the dust from the lotus feet of a pure devotee.

Similarly, I was thinking the same—I have zero qualifications, yet by the causeless mercy of Guru Mahārāja, I received dīkṣā from such a pure devotee and have been receiving unlimited mercy ever since the day I met him.

Guru Mahārāja’s Divine Qualities

My Guru Mahārāja is not an ordinary personality. He has sacrificed everything for the pleasure of his spiritual master, serving Śrīla Prabhupāda tirelessly even till this day. At the same time, he remains highly humble, considering everything as the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

My Guru Mahārāja is the ideal disciple, whom we can all follow and learn from at every stage of our life. He is the best example of dedication, humility, and unwavering devotion. He perfectly embodies all twenty-six Vaiṣṇava qualities, and each of these qualities can be contemplated upon for lifetimes.

Recognizing a Pure Devotee

How can one recognize that Guru Mahārāja is a pure devotee? How can a conditioned soul truly know?

I have one very intelligent answer:

1️⃣ Śrīla Prabhupāda is a recognized pure devotee, whose glories are even mentioned in scriptures. If Śrīla Prabhupāda has recognized someone as an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya, what more proof do we need?

2️⃣ Guru Mahārāja has served Śrīla Prabhupāda throughout his entire life—more than fifty years! How difficult is that? Any sincere and unwavering follower of Śrīla Prabhupāda must be recognized as a pure devotee.

3️⃣ When death seems inevitable, yet a devotee remains absorbed in chanting, what do you call such a person? Guru Mahārāja has faced many life-threatening situations, yet he remains absorbed in service and chanting.

4️⃣ Śrīla Prabhupāda defines a pure devotee as one who constantly serves Kṛṣṇa in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. If we look at Guru Mahārāja’s life, it is clear evidence of this definition.

Apart from these points, there are countless personal realizations from devotees. Guru Mahārāja’s unlimited good qualities, his life of sacrifice, and his unwavering commitment to serving even in difficult conditions prove that he is beyond any material logic.

Unparalleled Compassion

Guru Mahārāja defeats all material logic.

Even when he is in the ICU, he asks other devotees how they are doing. Logically, it should be the other way aroundwe should be asking about his health! But you cannot ask this question to Guru Mahārāja, because he is always transcendental.

His compassion is beyond comprehension. This can be seen from his very first days of preaching. Devotees say that Guru Mahārāja was always preaching wherever he went, starting from Kolkata, and even now, when he is hospitalized, he continues to preach tirelessly.

How eager Guru Mahārāja is to spread the mercy of Gaura-Nitāi is an inspiration for all of us!

Conclusion

On this very special occasion of Guru Mahārāja’s Vyāsa-pūjā, I express my deepest gratitude to Guru Mahārāja for always guiding us and blessing us with his causeless, unlimited mercy.

I also beg for forgiveness for all my offenses, as I am a very incapable disciple, full of anarthas, with no qualification whatsoever. But I have only one desire—to develop an unflinching determination to serve your lotus feet eternally.

Final Prayers

All glories to your auspicious appearance day!
All glories to your divine lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Desiring eternal service at your lotus feet,
Your insignificant servant,
Amaresvara Gopāla Dāsa

 

 

 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to His Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja.

My dear spiritual master,

I am not qualified to glorify you. A fallen soul like me has neither the words nor the ability to properly praise you. Yet, by your mercy, by Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy, and by Kṛṣṇa’s grace, I have been given this opportunity to offer some words in your honor.

In this vast darkness, where the soul is lost in the endless cycle of birth and death, Guru Mahārāja, you shine like a divine torchbearer, guiding even the most fallen back to the shelter of Kṛṣṇa. You do not reject us for our weaknesses; instead, you uplift us with your boundless compassion.

Guru Mahārāja! I am a soul lost in the darkness of material illusion, wandering from birth to birth, having forgotten my true purpose. Yet, in your infinite mercy, you have extended your hand to fallen souls like me—not with judgment, but with unconditional kindness. Your mere glance has the power to ignite faith in hearts that have long forgotten Kṛṣṇa.

Despite my ignorance, despite my laziness, despite my failures, you continue to shower your mercy upon me. I have done nothing to deserve your kindness, yet you have given me everything—hope, purpose, and the opportunity to serve. Without your compassion, how could a soul as fallen as I ever dream of coming closer to Kṛṣṇa?

At last, Guru Mahārāja, I beg for your mercy—please bless me with the opportunity to serve you.

Your humble servant,
Amiya Kṛṣṇa Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Divine Grace!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Your Holiness has kindly accepted an insignificant person like me as Your disciple, which reflects Your boundless kindness and compassion.

Guru Mahārāja, Your love for Caitanya Mahāprabhu is immense, but I am devoid of this same love. You regularly read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and deliver Caitanya-līlā classes daily, and I yearn to develop this devotion by the mercy of Your lotus feet. Please bless me so that I too may develop a deep love for Caitanya Mahāprabhu and read His teachings regularly.

Your service to Their Lordships, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the devotees is unparalleled, and Your devotee care is a constant source of inspiration. Although I am far from You physically, I find solace whenever I think of You or listen to Your discourses. It brings peace to my heart, reminding me that I am never truly alone, as You are always with me.

I serve in ISKCON Ujjain, and here, in the medical department, I strive to serve others. Please bless me so that I may serve devotees with love, compassion, and efficiency, so I can bring them happiness and comfort.

Guru Mahārāja, You possess infinite virtues and glory. No matter how much we praise You, Your glory remains endless, just as the ocean never runs dry, no matter how much water is drawn from it. Please bless me so that even a drop of Your divine qualities may manifest in my life, making it truly blessed.

O Guru Mahārāja, bless me with the strength to chant 16 rounds of japa daily, to follow the four regulative principles, and to consistently study the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and other transcendental literature. I also seek Your blessings to understand their teachings deeply, so I can incorporate them into my life—always thinking of God and You—and thus avoid suffering in this material world.

Despite Your own apparent health challenges, You continue to serve selflessly. Your daily evening Caitanya-līlā class inspires me a lot. Guru Mahārāja, I live far away and sometimes miss Your evening classes. I try my best, but it’s not always possible. Please bless me that I may attend and hear Your teachings daily, so I can always remain connected with You.

Your immense grace and service to the devotees are evident to all. Please forgive me for all offenses I have committed at Your lotus feet, knowingly and unknowingly. Bless me that I may stop committing offenses again and again, and that I may always serve God and the devotees with a pure heart, coming fully under Your shelter.

Your servant,
Amiya Sindhu Gaurāṅga Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
ISKCON Ujjain Temple, Madhya Pradesh, India

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, ISKCON, Lord Gaurāṅga. All glories to you!

Guru Mahārāja, recently while reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.7.19, I came across the following verse:

yat-sevayā bhagavataḥ
kūṭa-sthasya madhu-dviṣaḥ
rati-rāso bhavet tīvraḥ
pādayor vyasanārdanaḥ

“By serving the feet of the spiritual master, one is enabled to develop transcendental ecstasy in the service of the Personality of Godhead, who is the unchangeable enemy of the Madhu demon and whose service vanquishes one’s material distresses.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda explains in the purport that the word rati-rāso is significant—it refers to attachment in different relationships (rasas). From this, I understand that one develops attachment to the Lord through a specific rasa only by serving the lotus feet of a pure devotee, the spiritual master.

The next verse further clarifies:

“Persons whose austerity is meager can hardly obtain the service of the pure devotees who are progressing on the path back to the kingdom of Godhead, the Vaikuṇṭhas.”

In context, I understood that “pure devotee” here especially refers to the spiritual master.

Thus, Bhāgavatam is clearly emphasizing that to become immune to material miseries, I must develop attachment to Kṛṣṇa’s service through a rasa, and that can only begin by seriously serving your instructions. For that, I need to cultivate greater austerity in both my efforts and my mind.

Unfortunately, many times I struggle even with chanting my daily vowed sixteen rounds, due to my non-serious and non-austere attitude. The goal of becoming immune to material distresses thus seems distant. On this auspicious day, I beg forgiveness for my offenses of guru-avahelā (neglect of the spiritual master), and sincerely pray for your blessings to give me spiritual strength to not repeat such offenses.

Secondly, I had the great fortune to attend the Vṛndāvana Spiritual Safari 2024 for seven days. There, I realized, Guru Mahārāja, that you are not only an empowered spiritual master and serious disciple, but also a deeply committed grand-disciple. You are fulfilling the uncompleted desire of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda, who wanted to establish the footprints of Lord Caitanya at all the places He visited—whether in Vraja, South India, or other holy regions. You have taken that mission upon yourself with utmost seriousness.

Guru Mahārāja, I am rendering very insignificant service at ISKCON Chandigarh and Mohali preaching centers—giving occasional classes to the congregation, and following up with new devotees. By your mercy, I was also able to contribute to the IYF Boys’ Outreach Program at Chandigarh University last year by delivering a scientific presentation titled “Mind Your Mind.” I utilized my professional background as Scientist-F at Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Government of India, to present Kṛṣṇa conscious principles in an accessible manner.

Lastly, I humbly pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva to bless you with a long and healthy life, so that you may continue to guide us by your vāṇī and example, and deliver countless conditioned souls across the world.

Thank you, and a very blissful appearance day to you, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Your servant,
Amṛta Kṛṣṇanāma Dāsa
Chandigarh (Dīkṣā Disciple)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet many, many times.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, dear Guru Mahārāja, and all glories to Lord Gaurāṅga.

You gave abundant mercy to my parents in November 2024, and so now, on April 28, 2025, they are bringing a group of 14 souls—including my daughter and me—along with 11 more impersonalists and demigod worshipers, to bring them under the influence of Kṛṣṇa-bhakti in the Māyāpur campus and to bring them under the compassionate glance of Kṛṣṇa-bhaktas like yourself, dear Guru Mahārāja. I am begging your blessings for my daughter Bhakti Rādhikā Devī Dāsī (your spiritual daughter) and myself, to be their loving hosts and give them the best experience, so that all the 14 group members will go back with Kṛṣṇa-prema when we leave on May 1st. May our hearts never leave Śrī Śrī Māyāpur and Rādhāpur dhāmas.

May we keep bringing more and more new people to Māyāpur-dhāma year after year, or month after month as the need may be. And on our return, may they all lose their hearts in Māyāpur-dhāma, so they will all feel the choking need for practicing Kṛṣṇa-bhakti.

Guru Mahārāja, I'm very excited to inform you that since my last exam of the Bhakti-vaibhava course, I'm spending quality time reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, covering one chapter a day most days, and writing MCQ exams the same day on the chapter. The next day I preach what I have read from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on Facebook's Bhagavad-gītā page during my live sessions. Now Bhaktimayī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī also preaches what she learned and what she loved in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, quite ecstatically and enthusiastically—only by your blessings—after she completes all her duties toward her husband and home.

I couldn't dream that I could read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam one chapter a day. If I have been brought this far, it’s your mercy and nothing else, dear Guru Mahārāja. I want to do more... I want to give more... I want to assist you more nicely. Please bless me for the same.

I beg your blessings for our group of 14 souls, including 10 senior citizens, who will come to visit Māyāpur this time in April 2025.

I beg your blessings for all of your secretaries, who have always been very, very compassionate to me and my daughter.

I beg your blessings for the most dear devotees managing our Śrī Śeṣādripuram Temple, who are so nicely blessing us to progress in bhakti. They also supported us to do our Bhakti-vaibhava course, which will be completed soon. Your disciple, H.G. Satya Dharma Śyām Prabhu, also helped me to almost complete my Bhakti-vaibhava course. I just have to finish a few OBA assignments, and I will not only get the Bhakti-vaibhava degree but also join the Bhakti-vedānta course, dear Guru Mahārāja.

I beg your abundant blessings for my dear teacher H.G. Gaurāṅga Darśan Prabhu from GEV, who is very, very regulatedly conducting classes in a wonderful way. I too want to become expert like him in learning and sharing Bhāgavatam, so I beg your blessings to be an expert student who can expertly share Bhāgavatam with all kinds of students, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you very, very much, dear Guru Mahārāja. Please bless Bhakti and me to expertly manage the Māyāpur yātrā this time and in every yātrā in the future, so that whoever comes with us must get Kṛṣṇa-prema when they return from Māyāpur and always remain Kṛṣṇa conscious from the moment they enter Māyāpur-dhāma until the end of their lives.

Gratefully your servant,
Amṛtā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Dear Guru Maharaja, Srila Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
All glories to you, my eternal spiritual master and guide.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyasa Puja, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your unending mercy, compassion, and sacrifice in carrying out the mission of Lord Caitanya and Srila Prabhupada.

Guru Maharaja, I feel truly blessed to have had your divine darshan at the Dhruvathasantham Convention Centre in Madurai. That sacred moment is etched in my heart. Just seeing you—so effulgent, so surrendered, so full of love for Srila Prabhupada—filled my soul with inspiration and strength. It reminded me once again that your presence is our greatest fortune.

By your mercy, my daughter—your spiritual granddaughter—is also growing in Krishna consciousness. She eagerly reads the books of HG Gauranga Darshan Prabhuji, and they are nourishing her spiritual understanding. She is absorbing the teachings and becoming more inquisitive and devoted. I humbly request your blessings, Guru Maharaja, that she may continue steadily on this path, protected and guided by your causeless mercy. May she grow up to be a strong, sincere devotee, always pleasing to your heart.

Guru Maharaja, I also beg for your blessings for myself—that I may speak and serve tastefully, in a way that reflects Krishna consciousness. May my words and services always be uplifting, encouraging, and aligned with the mood of service to you and to the Vaishnavas. Please help me cultivate a heart free from pride and selfishness, and a tongue that only glorifies Krishna and the devotees.

You are our guiding light in this dark world, a pure representative of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Despite all physical challenges, you remain an unstoppable force of mercy—traveling, preaching, and transforming hearts across the globe. Your life is the perfect example of dedication and divine love.

I pray for the strength to sincerely follow your instructions and to remain always under your shelter. Please bless me so that I may be of some service to your divine mission and contribute in whatever small way I can to please you.

Your insignificant loving spiritual daughter,

Amṛtamayī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma,

Guru Mahārāja, with my folded hands,

First, I want to congratulate you on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā. I pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa for your good health and for many more spiritual achievements on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Despite the challenges to your health, the way you continue to lead your spiritual life is truly admirable.

Guru Mahārāja, whenever we see you or even think about you, it gives us strength to move forward on the spiritual path. Guru Mahārāja, please bless me and my family so we may advance on this path of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa under your divine guidance. I feel truly blessed to have a guru like you.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your spiritual daughter,
Amṛtā Añjali Chitrā-devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna, Dear Gurumaharaj.

 Please accept my most prostrated obeisances millions of times at the dust of your lotus feet! All glories to Srila Prabhupada, who gave you as a matchless gift to our lives. 

We cannot imagine a life without you. How we were lost in this material world! Gurumaharaj, on this most auspicious day of your divine appearance, it gives me tremendous feelings of great fortune. How at the peak of my formative years, when I was just getting out of my childhood into my youth, with an inconceivable stroke of good fortune, you came to my life. When I met you, I was completely lost, spiritually orphaned; I didn't know what to do, where to go. There were so many options, so many paths in my vision, and I was lost in that confusion: where to go, what to do. But, when I came to your lotus feet, you gave me shelter, you cared for me. You completely changed the whole complexion of my life, and you took me into your intimate association, always caring for me, always showering your mercy....just like a loving mother takes special care of her disabled child. You cared for every detail of my life: not only the spiritual knowledge, but how to live in this world;  what to decide in life. When it came to whether I should become a grihastha or brahmachari, how you personally insisted that I make the right decision, keeping the glorious movement of Prabhupada in the Vision. How, from the first meeting till today, you kept me inspired to preach to armed forces people, whether working or retired... feeling on a spiritual platform, How Arjun, as a military person, was immensely helped by the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita. You felt compassion for all these people, who were struggling or confused. They had enthusiasm, strength, and ability but lost direction, and goals. You felt for them. And keeping the preaching of the armed forces group in mind, you molded my life in such a way that I could be properly engaged, serving the glorious mission of Shrila Prabhupada. We had a few successes and many many failures. But whether it is success or failure, you always held me close to your lotus feet. And, presently, even though  I fell much behind on the path of progress in comparison to many of my god brothers – even while always staying far away from your direct and divine association, I still feel nourished. I still feel greatly connected on a spiritual platform every moment.... how you're holding my hand, and inspiring me from within and without...I am eternally grateful to you. 
Dear Gurudev, your relationship with me is like that of the sun and the lotus. My soul was fallen in the dirt of the material world, completely in darkness and confusion. And your divine grace brought me the ray of hope, like your morning sun, and in connection with the bright sunshine of your divine association, my heart started to sprout and grow like a lotus, nourished by the divine message you brought from Lord Chaitanya, all the way through Guru-parampara and Srila Prabhupad, as the lotus of my heart started to flourish, There are many people who got attracted; they took to Krishna consciousness. They are taking to Krishna consciousness. But little they know, the life of the lotus is completely dependent on the mercy of the sun. Sun rises; the lotus starts to blossom; sun sets; the lotus closes its petal, nothing to show to this world, nothing to offer to this world. So as long as, my dear Guru Maharaj, you stay in my consciousness, as long as I focus my whole energy on your lotus feet, the glories of devotional service can flow through me to as many as people, you feel like.

On this Vyasa Puja day, one thing comes very clear to my mind. This glories of devotional service which is flowing through me, it comes from you all the way down the parampara from Lord Chaitanya, Srila Prabhupada. And the moment, my focus shifts from your lotus feet, I know I am finished. And this is our eternal connection; as long as in the material world, or wherever I am, only one task, as your most unworthy disciple, is to be in exclusive shelter of your lotus feet. Then the lotus of my heart can grow and always remain glorious even though millions of miles apart. The connection of the sun with the lotus is eternal. So even though I fell down deep into the ocean of material existence, even though I fell behind in my journey of self-realization because of my own inability to follow the instructions of your Divine Grace, even though my progress is very slow, and as pure devotees, your journey is much faster, so naturally our distance
may increase but no matter how much far away I always remain dependent on your mercy.There is absolutely no other shelter.. 
Please forgive me for all my inability to serve you, to come closer to you, or fulfill all the desires of your divine grace.
Please forgive me and accept me as your eternal servant.
In my journey in this material world, I have met many people.
I came across so many sadhus, even in our society of Krishna consciousness.
I met so many gurus.
You always have been a kind father to a lost child.
And I am eternally counting my good fortune to have your unlimited kindness always showered upon on me, my family, my wife, and my daughter.
How you feel when I am happy, and how you feel proud every time, I brought a little success, and how you always keep praying for us every day.
Where will I find a father like you?
On this Vyasa Puja day, these are a few thoughts that are coming to my mind.
I am not an ideal disciple, and I may not become ideal in this life, but I am completely dependent on your mercy, and with whatever little strength and intelligence I have, please allow me to offer it to you in your service.
Please accept my meager efforts to serve and please you eternally.

Awaiting for your unconditional love....
 
Your most unworthy servant,
 Amritesh Krishna Das.

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Gurumahārāja

Kindly accept my humble offering.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.

Dear Gurumahārāja,

I am not capable enough to say anything, but still, I will try.

Gurumahārāja, wherever I look in my life, you are everywhere, and every part of my life has been shaped by you.

You know very well that my life has been full of hardship and struggle, but it is you alone, Gurumahārāja, who has saved me every time. Not just saved me—you made me a winner every time. I am nothing without you; it is only by your mercy that I am able to stand on my feet. Otherwise, I would have been finished. Every month I have survived—and am still surviving—only because of you.

Whenever things seem impossible, you perform a miracle and make them possible. When there is hardship, you make it look simple. Whenever I pray to you, Gurumahārāja, you always help me. Thank you so much for all of this. You have completed me—otherwise, I would not have survived thus far.

I also want to thank you for the annaprāśana of my daughter and for allowing us to take your darśana and receive your blessings. Even though your time is so precious and limited, you still gave us your association—the most valuable moment of my life—to have your darśana from very near.

I also want to thank my śikṣā-guru, HG Amṛteśa Prabhu-jī, through whom we were able to meet you. Otherwise, it would not have been possible. Thank you, Prabhu-jī, for connecting me with Guru Mahārāja. If I were not under Guru Mahārāja’s shelter, I would not have survived.

Guru Mahārāja, you have given me everything. Now it is my duty to serve you in the best way possible. I promise I will do whatever I can, in the best possible way, to serve you. In today’s lecture, you said that the best way to please you is to preach, so I will do whatever I can to preach to others, that I may please you.

I have committed many aparādhas at your lotus feet. Kindly be merciful and forgive me. I promise I will not repeat them again.

Your insignificant servant,
Ānandamaya Kṛṣṇacandra dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your divine appearance.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I always feel completely insignificant to glorify Your majesty. Still, I am attempting to offer this glorification by taking the blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and all the Vaiṣṇavas.

Gurudeva, You are an inspiration to me, especially as I face many difficulties in practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness in my gṛhastha life. You have been relentlessly fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, even while enduring countless hardships, just to show Your love and devotion toward him. You are always eager to give Kṛṣṇa consciousness to each jīva without discrimination, only thinking of how to take them all back to Godhead. You desire that all Your disciples practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness sincerely and try to give it to others.

Guru Mahārāja, by Your divine grace, I was initiated on 11th February 2024 at ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai, during my pregnancy. This happened solely by Your causeless mercy. After delivery, however, my sādhana has become disturbed. While I was able to practice in my hometown, now it has become more difficult due to caring for my son, Jaydev, and also for my elderly father-in-law and mother-in-law. My mother-in-law’s frequent health breakdowns have made it even more difficult for my husband, Jīva Pāvana Gaura dāsa—who is also Your disciple—to maintain his sādhana steadily, as he struggles between material and spiritual responsibilities.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg for Your blessings for a steady Kṛṣṇa conscious gṛhastha life. I especially seek Your blessings for our son, Jaydev, that I may raise him in a Kṛṣṇa conscious environment and give him the priceless gift of devotional service.

Guru Mahārāja, I want to please You by sincerely carrying out Your instructions. Please bless me with the strength and purity to do so.

Your insignificant servants,
Ānandamayi Śaśilekhā Devī Dāsī and
Jīva Pāvana Gaura Dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

Guru Mahārāja,

I am a weak devotee with no good qualities. My mind is uncontrolled, and my faith is not strong. Yet, despite all this, you accepted me and allowed me to be part of your glorious family of disciples.

Your entire life is an offering of sacrifice. From the very beginning, you gave up everything for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Even now, despite all challenges, you continue to serve tirelessly. You show by your personal example that a devotee’s life is meant for service, not for personal comfort. This inspires me to keep trying, no matter how difficult it gets.

Guru Mahārāja, I have not been serious in my spiritual life. I have taken many things for granted and have often failed in my commitments. I beg for your forgiveness. Please give me the strength to correct myself and become sincere in my bhakti.

I am not qualified, but I will try my best to follow your instructions and serve with whatever little ability I have.

Your insignificant servant,
Ānadeśvara Murāri Dāsa

प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम।

गुरु महाराज आपको 76वें प्राकट्य दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। 

गुरु महाराज आपके जीवन में अनेक बार ऐसी परिस्थिति आई जहाँ आपका बचना नामुमकिन सा लग रहा था लेकिन हर बार आपने मृत्यु को परास्त किया और मेरे जैसे भौतिक संसार में भटक रहे अनेक जीवात्माओं का  उद्धार करने के लिए आपने जीवन धारण किए रखा। आपके शिष्यों की कृपा से, जो निरंतर प्रचार कार्य में लगे रहते हैं, मुझे आपके चरणों में आश्रय मिल पाया। 

गुरु महाराज आपका मुख्य लक्ष्य यही रहता है कि कैसे अधिक से अधिक लोगों तक कृष्ण भावनामृत को पहुँचाया जाए। बांग्लादेश में प्रचार करते समय एक बार तो आपको रहने के लिए भी स्थान नहीं था, आप गाय के तबेले में ही रुके और सुबह हैंड पंप के नीचे ही स्नान करके प्रचार के लिए आगे बढ़ गए। आप प्रचार करने के लिए अपनी सुख-सुविधा और खाने- सोने की परवाह भी नहीं करते।

गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा से मैं अज्ञानता और अंधकार भरे जीवन से बाहर निकल पाई। आपकी कृपा से मुझे भगवान के बारे में सुनना अच्छा लगने लगा है और मैं कृष्ण भावनामृत में प्रसन्न रहती हूं।

गुरु महाराज मैं प्रचार नहीं कर पा रही इसके लिए कृप्या मुझे क्षमा करें। आप जिस तरह अपने गुरु के वचनों को पूरा करने में दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ हैं, कृप्या मुझे भी आशीर्वाद दें कि मैं भी प्रचार करने के लिए दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ रहूं और भक्तों की सेवा करती रहूं।

आज के इस पवित्र दिन पर मैं श्री राधा माधव, पंचतत्व और नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आपका स्वास्थ्य ठीक रहे ताकि आप इसी तरह आध्यात्मिक रूप से सभी को स्वस्थ करते रहें।

आपकी तुच्छ दासी,

Ananditā Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet, dear Guru Mahārāja.

On this auspicious occasion, I want to express my gratitude as a disciple. Śrīla Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī writes in his Mukta-carita:

nāma-śreṣṭhaṁ manum api śacī-putram atra svarūpaṁ
rūpaṁ tasyāgrajam uru-purīṁ mathurīṁ goṣṭhāvatīm
rādhā-kuṇḍaṁ girivaram aho rādhikā-mādhavāśāṁ
prāpto yasya prathita-kṛpayā śrī-guruṁ taṁ nato ‘smi

I am fully indebted to Śrī Gurudeva because he has given me so many things:

The highest conception of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa—the highest form of sound, which contains the highest form of thought, aspiration, ideal, and everything. He has given me the service of our great savior, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and His dearmost assistant, Svarūpa Dāmodara. He has brought me in connection with Śrī Rūpa, who was ordered to distribute the heart’s innermost dealings—the highest devotional love, rāgānugā-bhakti.

Gurudeva has given me Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, who grants us sambandha-jñāna, a proper understanding of our eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa. He has given me Mathurā-maṇḍala, which will always remind me of Rādhā and Govinda wherever I cast my glance. By his grace, Gurudeva has revealed the super-excellent position of Rādhā-kuṇḍa, the most cherished place of Rādhā and Govinda for Their divine pastimes, and the glories of Govardhana Hill.

Lastly, he has given me the hope that one day I may attain the service of Śrī Śrī Rādhikā and Mādhava. I have been given all these assurances by my Gurudeva, so I bow my head in full respect at his lotus feet.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, bless me with strong faith in your instructions

As Śrīla Prabhupāda states:

yasya deve parā bhaktir
yathā deve tathā gurau
tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ
prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

"Only unto those great souls who have implicit faith in both the Lord and the spiritual master are all the imports of the Vedic knowledge automatically revealed." (Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad 6.23)

I have heard that this is the most important śloka in the Vedas—may this statement become true in my life.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, to please you is the ultimate goal of every disciple—not just by service, but by loving service—service of quality. Please bless me with the determination to spread the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu without duplicity in my heart.

I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva and our paramparā to bless you with good health so that you may continue to fulfill the instructions of the previous ācāryas.

Your servant,
Ananta Gaurāṅga Dāsa

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज,

आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से मुझे इतना बड़ा वैष्णव परिवार मिला ये मेरा सौभाग्य है। मुझे भक्तों के माध्यम से पता चला कि अपने कृष्ण भावनामृत का पश्चिम देशों में प्रचार करने के लिए बहुत ज्यादा त्याग करना पड़ा। श्रीला प्रभुपाद जी भी आपको गौर निताई के अंतरंगा पार्षद मानते थे। इसीलिए आपने अपना सब कुछ त्याग कर के मुझ जैसे बध जीव पर भगवान नित्यानंद की अहेतुकी कृपा प्रदान करने के लिए मायापुर में आए और हमारे पापों का शमन करके दीक्षा प्रदान की।

आपको श्रीला प्रभुपाद का जो भी आदेश प्राप्त हुआ उसको अपने तन्मयता से निभाया। आपका tovp के निर्माण कार्य में अद्भुत योगदान पूरी दुनिया के लिए मिसाल है। आप ने कभी भी प्रभुपाद के पैसे को व्यर्थ नहीं खर्च होने दिया। आपके शरीर पे हुए अघात कभी भी आपके प्रचार कार्य में बाधा नहीं बन सके। यही मेरे लिए सबसे बड़ा प्रेरणा श्रोत है।
मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें ।

हरे कृष्णा
अनंत लीला गौरांगी देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa

To our dearmost His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Guru Mahārāja, kindly accept my respectful and heartfelt obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Kṛṣṇa is glorious all the time—with or without glorification. Similarly, His transcendental associates like you are also always glorious, beyond our praise. But I cannot miss this once-a-year golden opportunity to offer a drop of glorification at your lotus feet.

Just like the sun and moon are the eyes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, you are simultaneously both orbs for us. Just as vegetables grow by absorbing sunlight, my soul receives transcendental nourishment from your divine teachings and knowledge. And just as vegetables absorb the moonlight and gain flavor, you have given me the taste for service in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Seeing you first on a screen on 27th December 2019, then having your darśana physically in Kolkata on 25th June 2023, and now regularly in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur—all these moments, especially the first ones, are framed forever in my heart, oh my dearest spiritual father.

As I pen down this offering, I see you passing before my eyes, going to give dīkṣā. My memory takes me back to the day of my shelter—when I saw you for the first time in the dīkṣā pāṇḍāla in Kolkata. It was a rainy day, and you said, “Today is an auspicious day because it’s raining.” After a long wait, you appeared at 10:52 a.m., and I cried my heart out throughout your whole dīkṣā lecture. I remember thinking, “When will my day come, like these fortunate souls whom you are accepting today?”

My only desire was to be your spiritual daughter, eternally bound to you—and you, being so boundlessly merciful, made that happen. Thank you so much, my dearest spiritual father. Until my last breath—and beyond—I desire only this: that all my thoughts, actions, and consciousness bring me closer to you.

Just like Mother Gaṅgā sanctifies all the lands she flows over, your appearance doesn't just purify this world—it refines all three worlds. You nourished our consciousness with the divine mellow of "Yadi Prabhupāda nā hoito, tabe ki hoito?" In the same way, I wonder—if you had not come to this particular universe, what would have happened to me?

You are the invisible roots of my shaky tree-like devotional life, helping me stay grounded in the paramparā and the Supreme Personality. You are the strong trunk that holds together the branches, giving shelter to this messy existence. You are the green leaves supplying the chlorophyll of life to move forward. You are the vibrant flowers that beautify the whole tree. And above all, you are the most desirable, sweet, ripened fruit of my existence—removing the hunger of my soul’s spiritual longing.

And I pray that all the storms that helped me grow closer to you return again and again, so that my roots grow deeper in your shelter.

Just like Lord Śiva drank the poison to save the world, you are accepting the burden of our sins and suffering all alone—just to keep us under the safest and most loving shade of your protection. Guru Mahārāja, we don’t even have the qualification to ask for forgiveness, yet you not only forgive—you cry and pray for us to Pañca-tattva daily.

Each day I wonder—how can I be so fortunate to have you as my spiritual father? How could I be so blessed to receive a Gaura-pārṣada as my dīkṣā-guru? Yet I remain such an unworthy daughter. Please forgive me, Śrīla Gurumahārāja.

Happy 76th auspicious Appearance Day, Śrīla Gurudeva. Please bless us that we may celebrate this joyful occasion year after year, for hundreds of years to come. May I one day become a worthy child of yours—recognized by devotees and common people alike, so that when they see my behavior and service, they will say,
“She must be the daughter of HH Jayapatākā Swami Gurumahārāja!”
Oh Victory Flag of Kṛṣṇa, please bless me that this desire may be fulfilled.

Your insignificant servant,
Anantalīlā Harikāntā Devī Dāsī (Kolkata)
Initiated in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, 2024

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to my beloved Guru Mahārāja!

Once, Śrīmān Nityānanda Prabhu waved His flag across Bengal, signifying His triumphant conquest of the hearts of the Bengalis through His ecstatic nartana-kīrtana and the distribution of Kṛṣṇa-prema.

Although we were not fortunate enough to witness those transcendental pastimes, we are immensely blessed to be witnessing the glorious pastimes of His servant—or rather, His eternal associate—who is similarly carrying forward the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, especially in those parts of Bhārata where Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi performed Their transcendental līlās.

I feel truly blessed to have such a personality as my spiritual master.

O Gurudeva, last year during the Kolkata Ratha-yātrā, you very mercifully gave me harināma-dīkṣā. I wondered how I received initiation so quickly when there are so many sincere and senior devotees in the temple. Then I realized, as Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura has said:

patita-pāvana-hetu tava avatāra
mo sama patita prabhu nā pāibe āra

Since I am the most fallen among all, you chose to deliver me first. All glories to you.

I also heard—if I am not wrong—that the night before the initiation ceremony, you were admitted to the hospital and had undergone dialysis, yet you came the next morning to give us initiation. We can’t even imagine how you manage to do all these things, Guru Mahārāja. This shows us how much you love your sons and daughters.

Please bless me so that I may forever remain engaged in this mission and become free from all useless material desires, gradually developing gaura-prema.

I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, Śrīmān Gaura Naṭarāja, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mā to keep you well, so that you may continue delivering fallen souls like me and assist Śrīla Prabhupāda in fulfilling the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

We are always anxious to hear you roaring—“Gooouuurangaaaaaaaa!”

Your insignificant son,
Anantarūpa Caitanya Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Śrīla Guru-deva ki jaya.

Guru Mahārāja, on this 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to share what attracts me the most toward you.

I had never heard about you despite being connected with ISKCON for five years, since 2017.

Then, on your Vyāsa-pūjā on April 12, 2022, I heard about you for the first time, and your glorification literally mesmerized me. I became eager to have your live darśana.

Later, during Kārtika 2022, on your Spiritual Safari, I got the opportunity to have your darśana in Vṛndāvana.

In 2023, when I visited Māyāpura for our annual yātrā for the first time, I had the great fortune to sit in your Bhāgavatam class.

After that, I joined your WhatsApp channel.

Whenever I hear about initiations, I think, "Should I also take initiation from you?"

On April 19, 2024, when your Vyāsa-pūjā was held in Noida, I couldn’t attend in person, but I watched the entire Vyāsa-pūjā online.

After the departure of HH Gopāla Kṛṣṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja, I took shelter of you and was blessed with the opportunity to have your darśana during your three visits to ISKCON Delhi, East of Kailash Temple.

I also had the privilege of offering flowers at your lotus feet.

Just by having your darśana, all my stress disappears.

I immediately feel relief from mental anxiety and distress.

Your mercy is incomparable.

Your presence alone is enough to protect us from all kinds of material miseries.

Your vision upon us acts as a shield, helping us face Māyā’s attacks.

Thank you very much for accepting me, Guru Mahārāja.

Please bless me so that I can serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Gaurāṁga Mahāprabhu in a better way.

May we always have your association.

Your ever fallen and insignificant son, Anantarūpa Nitāirāma Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
All glories to you, all glories to your auspicious appearance day!

Time may have a limit, but when it comes to your mercy, there is no limit. You accepted this fallen soul and showered your love, your mercy.

Time may stop, but you are unstoppable.

The place where your lotus feet have touched is more than a tīrtha, a sacred pilgrimage site.

Oh Gurudeva, only youonly you—can release us from this material cage.

The calling of your name, Jayapatākā, is sweeter than the chirping of birds.

I will simply pick a flower and bow my head—because I cannot glorify you in words.

Every day, you come and give classes—even though your health doesn’t allow it—
But your love for all living beings is so deep that you don’t even think of yourself.

My dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please bless me so that I may serve you by helping fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your insignificant servant,
Anantarūpa Rāma dāsa

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Your lotus feet.
Please accept my humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja!

The presence of Your Divine Grace radiates and shines through each and every devotee in Māyāpur, Guru Mahārāja. Your contribution to your guru’s mission is truly wonderful, and the way you are carrying out the order of your Guru to build the TOVP is magnanimous. You have made what seemed impossible become a reality.

Whatever you have done—and continue to do—just to fulfill your Guru’s order is unbelievable and a huge inspiration for all of us. It shows us that we must also carry out your orders sincerely and help fulfill the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your glories are innumerable, and by your causeless mercy, only fallen souls like me can get the chance to please Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

By your mercy, I am trying my best to chant 16 rounds regularly and preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness within my capacity.

I am an aspiring and sheltered soul of Yours, Guru Mahārāja. I don’t know why, but whenever I see you, I feel utmost peace and happiness, Guru Mahārāja.

I love you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

I feel a strong spiritual connection with you, Guru Mahārāja. I can feel your presence and guidance, especially when I am low or slowing down in my bhakti. I truly can’t express my feelings fully in this one offering, Guru Mahārāja.

I don’t know if I will ever get the chance to have your darśana at least once in this life, Guru Mahārāja—but you are always in my heart, and you are so merciful that you have given me the chance to call you my Guru Mahārāja. I am ever grateful and blessed for this opportunity to express my gratitude toward you.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to bless you with good health and strength so you may continue preaching and blessing fallen souls like me.

Thank you so much for this opportunity. I am very fortunate to be able to write this Vyāsa-pūjā offering to you, Guru Mahārāja. Please accept this offering.

Please accept this fallen soul, Guru Mahārāja.

My only heartfelt wish is that at least once in my life I may receive your blessings — "Kṛṣṇe matir astu" — upon my head, Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you so much for your tremendous mercy upon this fallen soul like me, Guru Mahārāja.

Your aspiring and grateful servant,
Anjali Yadav

Śrī Guru Caraṇa Padma—Kevala Bhakti-Sadma

Offering to Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swāmī Gurudeva

On the Occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to you on your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day!

Guru Mahārāja, you are a limitless ocean of compassion, tirelessly spreading the mission of Lord Caitanya across the world. Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, despite all obstacles, fills my heart with deep admiration and gratitude. You have transformed the lives of countless souls, leading them from the darkness of material existence into the divine light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am eternally indebted to you for giving me an opportunity to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement under your guidance.

Guru Mahārāja, every moment away from your physical presence feels like an eternity. Though you are always present through your instructions and blessings, my heart yearns to receive your direct association once again. The few moments I have had in your divine presence are the most precious treasures of my life, and I deeply regret not taking full advantage of them.

I have collected numerous video clips capturing those invaluable times when you came for darśana in the evenings. These are not just recordings—they are memories that define my very existence.

By your divine mercy, I had the rare fortune of serving you in small but deeply fulfilling ways during your visit to ISKCON Ahmedabad, from January 12, 2024 (arrival) to January 30, 2024 (departure to Mumbai). On the day of your departure, I accompanied you and the devotees to the train station, where I was blessed with the opportunity to offer a little sevā—holding a shawl to protect you from the sun.

By the causeless mercy of your disciples, I was also engaged in other services such as drying and ironing your clothes, doing night sevā outside Room No. 6, Prabhupāda Bhavan, and washing your plates. These moments, though small, are the foundation of my Kṛṣṇa conscious life. Every service rendered unto your lotus feet is a priceless gift, and I pray to always remain engaged in such service, life after life.

By your causeless mercy, I had the great fortune of taking shelter at your lotus feet on January 17, 2024, during your visit to ISKCON Ahmedabad. That day marked a turning point in my spiritual journey, as I surrendered to your divine instructions and felt your merciful glance upon me. Through the association of exalted devotees like Haresh Govinda Prabhu, Prem Vilās Prabhu, and Madan Mohan Kṛṣṇa Prabhu (Vice President of ISKCON Ahmedabad), I have been gradually progressing on this path, trying to mold my life in a way that is pleasing to you and to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely desire to take dīkṣā from you, but I know I must first purify myself and become a worthy recipient of your mercy. I humbly beg for your guidance so that I may cultivate the necessary qualities of a disciple and serve your mission wholeheartedly.

By your mercy, I am preparing to enter the gṛhastha-āśrama, with the intention of living a Kṛṣṇa-centered life alongside my future partner. This decision is not merely a personal journey, but a commitment to collectively serve your mission and the Vaiṣṇavas. I seek your blessings so that I may remain steadfast in my service and always remember that family life is meant for Kṛṣṇa’s pleasure, not my own.

Under your divine shelter, I have been striving to improve my chanting, reading, and hearing of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and your instructions. I engage in sound setup sevā, kīrtana sevā, graphic design services, sometimes cooking sevā for the ISKCON Congregation League, and teaching yoga in a Kṛṣṇa-conscious way. However, I still struggle with distractions and inconsistency. Please bless me so that I may serve with undivided attention, purity, and determination.

Guru Mahārāja, I am full of faults and shortcomings. Many times, I have been negligent in following your instructions properly, and I fear I am not making enough spiritual advancement. Yet I know that only your mercy can uplift me from my fallen state. Please forgive my offenses and bless me so that I may develop an unflinching desire to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with full sincerity.

Guru Mahārāja, you are a priceless jewel for this world, and we desperately need your association and guidance. I fervently pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, Lord Nṛsiṁha, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to grant you good health and strength, so that we may continue to receive your divine instructions and serve you to the best of our ability.

Your insignificant servant,
Ankur

Śrī Guru-Charana-Padma Kevala-Bhakti-Sādma

Offering to Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swami Gurudeva on the occasion of Vyāsa Pūjā

Dear Guru Mahārāj,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to you on your auspicious day of Vyāsa Pūjā.

Guru Mahārāj, you are a limitless ocean of compassion, tirelessly spreading the mission of Lord Caitanya across the world. Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, despite all obstacles, fills my heart with deep admiration and gratitude. You have transformed the lives of countless souls, leading them from the darkness of material existence into the divine light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am eternally indebted to you for giving me an opportunity to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement under your guidance.

Guru Mahārāj, every moment away from your physical presence feels like an eternity. Though you are always present through your instructions and blessings, my heart yearns to receive direct association with you again. The short moments I have had in your presence are the most precious treasures of my life, and I deeply regret not taking full advantage of them.

The moments I spent in your divine presence are the most precious treasures of my life. I have collected numerous video clips, capturing the invaluable times when you came for darśana in the evenings. These are not just recordings but memories that define my very existence.

By your divine mercy, I had the rare fortune of serving you in small yet deeply fulfilling ways during your visit to Ahmedabad from January 12, 2024 (arrival) to January 30, 2024 (departure to Mumbai). On the day of your departure, I accompanied you with the devotees to the train station, where I was blessed with the opportunity to offer a little seva—holding a shawl to protect you from the sun.

By the causeless mercy of your disciples, I was also engaged in other services, such as drying and ironing your clothes, doing night seva outside Room No. 6, Prabhupāda Bhavan, and washing your plates. These moments, though small, are the foundation of my Kṛṣṇa-conscious life. Every service rendered unto your lotus feet is a priceless gift, and I pray to always remain engaged in such service, life after life.

By your causeless mercy, I had the great fortune of taking shelter at your lotus feet on January 17, 2024, when you visited ISKCON Ahmedabad. That day marked a turning point in my spiritual journey, as I surrendered to your divine instructions and felt your merciful glance upon me. Through the association of exalted devotees like Haresh Govinda Prabhu, Prem Vilas Prabhu, and Madan Mohan Kṛṣhṇa Prabhu (Vice President of ISKCON Ahmedabad), I have been gradually progressing on this path, trying to mold my life in a way that is pleasing to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāj, I sincerely desire to take dīkṣā from you, but I know I must first purify myself and become a worthy recipient of your mercy. I humbly beg for your guidance so that I may cultivate the necessary qualities of a disciple and serve your mission wholeheartedly.

By your mercy, I am preparing to enter the Gṛhastha-āśrama, with the intention of living a Kṛṣṇa-centered life alongside my future partner. This decision is not just about my personal journey but about collectively serving your mission and the devotees/Vaiṣṇavas. I seek your blessings so that I may remain steadfast in my service and always remember that family life is meant for Kṛṣhṇa’s pleasure, not my own.

Under your divine shelter, I have been striving to improve my chanting, reading, and hearing of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and your instructions. I engage in sound setup seva, kīrtana seva, graphic design services, sometimes cooking seva for ISKCON Congregation League, and teaching yoga in a Kṛṣhṇa-conscious way. However, I still struggle with distractions and inconsistency. Please bless me so that I may serve with undivided attention, purity, and determination.

Guru Mahārāj, I am full of faults and shortcomings. Many times, I have been negligent in following your instructions properly, and I fear that I am not making enough spiritual advancement. Yet, I know that only your mercy can uplift me from my fallen state. Please forgive my offenses and bless me so that I may develop an unflinching desire to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with full sincerity.

Guru Mahārāj, you are a priceless jewel for this world, and we desperately need your association and guidance. I fervently pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Aṣṭa-Sākhīs, Pañca-Tattva, Lord Nṛsiṁha, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to grant you good health and strength, so that we may continue to receive your divine instructions and serve you to the best of our ability.

Your insignificant servant,
Ankur

 

 

 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja jī,

Āpke caraṇon meṁ koṭi-koṭi praṇāma.

Āp kī kṛpā ham par yūn hī banī rahe — yahī prārthanā hai. Āp hameshā sva-stha rahein, yahī Guru aura Gaurāṅga ke caraṇoṁ meṁ prārthanā hai. Āp ham sabhī bhaktoṁ ke liye bhagavat-svarūpa hain. Ham āpse bahut kuch sīkha sakte hain. Āp jis tarah Śrīla Prabhupāda ke mission meṁ lage hue hain aur ham sabko kuch karne kī preraṇā dete hain, vah anupam hai.

Āp kī sevā-bhakti kā kuch aṁśa-mātra bhī hameṁ mil jāye, tab bhī hameṁ bhagavat-dhāma kī prāpti ho sakti hai. Guru aura Gaurāṅga āpko śārīrik rūp se hameshā sva-stha rakhen, jisse ham jaise dāsoṁ ko āp kī kṛpā prāpta hotī rahe. Kṛṣṇa kṛpā se āp hameshā ham par kṛpā barsāte rahein aur hameṁ bhakti meṁ āge baṛhne ke lie mārgadarśan dete rahein.

Āp kī śiṣyā (dāsī),
Antarāṅgā Sudevī Dāsī|
Sāhibābād, Ghāziābād (U.P)

Hare Krishna respected Guru Maharaj 

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to You !

You are a source of inspiration for me to be steady and active in practicing Krishna consciousness by Sadhana and seva. I heard so many pastimes where you are too much tolerant and merciful towards everyone. I also want to develop tolerance to help you in preaching with your blessings. You are very much active and determined to fulfill all the desires of Srila Prabhupada. There is no other person like you who could have done this much of preaching to fallen souls like me..

I am very much struggling with my mind being engaged in lust thoughts, enviousness to someone who is expert at my level. Although with your blessings, I am able to control the thoughts to be in mind only and never let it come into action but I want to enagage my mind also in your service. I don't want to remember my past heinous activities or childhood where I was not in krishna Consciousness. I see you are very much merciful and by your mercy I see so many devotees got success and become very advanced in Krishna consciousness. You are most merciful, so please shower your causeless mercy so that I can serve you with all my mind, soul and body, although I don't deserve that. Still please bless me and engage me in your service.

Wish you a very very auspicious Vyas puja my respected Guru Maharaj !

All glories to Srila Guru Maharaj 

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!!

Your most fallen servant 

Anupam Sri Niyai Das 

gurave gaura-candrāya rādhikāya tadalaye
kṛṣṇāya kṛṣṇa-bhaktāya tad-bhaktāya namo namaḥ

All glories to your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja.
This day represents countless sacrifices, commitments, and exemplary services you have rendered to set a shining example for generations of devotees to follow.

You instruct us to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, understand the philosophy, and preach the same. Therefore, it is our foremost duty to be sincere in implementing your instructions and to solidify our faith in them—this will ultimately lead us to kṛṣṇa-prema.

We can never truly understand the pain you endure; yet, despite all challenges, you remain blissful and transcendentally situated.
You continue to motivate all of us by your extraordinary examples—whether distributing books, giving classes, walking down the stairs when the elevator doesn’t work, or pursuing advanced spiritual degrees.

To that, Guru Mahārāja, I offer my repeated obeisances.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.20.17

nṛ-deham ādyaṁ...
Our human body is just like a good boat—with our human intelligence, we can cross the ocean of nescience, the ocean of repeated birth and death in this material world. And guru-karṇadhāram—we have a favorable wind, Kṛṣṇa's instructions in the Vedic literatures—plus we have a good captain, the bona fide spiritual master, who can guide us and enlighten us. With all these facilities, if we cannot cross the ocean of nescience, then we are simply cutting our own throats.

Therefore, may we gain the strength and determination to follow your instructions and become the devotees you wish us to become.
May we eternally reside at your lotus feet, serve the Vaiṣṇavas humbly, and find true joy in pleasing you.

• Service Offering:

Trying to take care of an online Bhakti-vṛkṣa group—“Pray and Preach”—under the guidance of Pari Pūrna-ānanda mātājī.

Kindly bless our endeavor, Guru Mahārāja.

Prayāgraj, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudeva,

I offer my most respectful and humble daṇḍavat-praṇāma at the dust of your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to the guru-paramparā.
All glories to your unlimited, causeless mercy.

Wishing you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Gurudeva.
All glories to your holy appearance day.
I pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī for many, many more such appearance days.

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim

"By the mercy of the spiritual master, the dumb can speak eloquently, and the lame can cross mountains."

Surviving only on your causeless mercy, Gurudeva—whatever I have is you. You are my only lifeline.

Śrīla Prabhupāda made our fortune by giving us you as our eternal spiritual father.

From the past two years, ever since you causelessly accepted me as yours, my life has transformed with many new spiritual experiences. HH Tamāla Kṛṣṇa Mahārāja once said, “Anyone who comes into your life is the mercy-manifestation of guru,” and I completely feel your divine presence as that mercy-manifestation. You are always showering the mercy of Lord Nityānanda and Lord Gaurāṅga upon us.

You practically teach us how to follow Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions strictly:
– to constantly chant the holy name,
– to regularly read his books,
– and to never give up devotional service under any circumstances.

You never miss any opportunity to give us your divine association and blessings—"Kṛṣṇer matir astu"—and you continuously bless us with the audārya (magnanimity) of Śrīdhāma Māyāpura and Vṛndāvana.
There is truly no limit to your causeless mercy.

I only desire to be a sincere, selfless, and surrendered soul for your pleasure, Gurudeva.

Just as a father smiles upon seeing the small, insignificant endeavor of his little daughter, I wish to please and serve you in that same mood. I have no qualification, yet by your mercy I survive.

I have only one prayer: May I never, ever disappoint you.

Please bless me so that by your mercy I may be able to serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and your Gaura-Nitāi as per your instructions.

Nothing is mine—except you, Gurudeva.

I am the most fallen, rotten soul, begging for your mercy. I have no qualification to even call myself your spiritual daughter, but I am daring to make this bold claim. Please forgive me.

As Kṛṣṇa gives me remembrance, I will sincerely try to chant for your pleasure.

Please accept me.
I want to be yours, to always serve the dust of the dust of your divine lotus feet.

Your wicker sheltered daughter,
Anuradhā
Jamalpur, Bihar, India

Dearest His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

I am writing this with my heart overflowing with happiness and Kṛṣṇa-prema, to express my deep thankfulness for your invaluable guidance and the profound impact you have created in my life.

Your preaching has illuminated my path, offering clarity and strength at times when I had lost vision. Your unwavering commitment to spiritual principles and selfless dedication in spreading the glorious message of Guru and Gaurāṅga has inspired lakhs of devotees to take shelter of Kṛṣṇa-bhakti. You have become a beacon of inspiration, encouraging all of us to help make more devotees and serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission.

I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to be under your divine guidance and to learn from your deep ocean of wisdom. Your kindness, blessings, compassion, and glories have caused my soul to fall in love with Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and I am both humbled and enlightened by your causeless mercy.

I pray that your blessings will continue to flow upon us and that we may always strive to live in full alignment with your instructions. Guru Mahārāja, you are forever in our hearts and prayers, and I also earnestly pray that I may get a chance to serve your lotus feet by your grace and the mercy of Guru and Gaurāṅga.


With utmost respect and devotion,

Your insignificant servant,
Anurādhā Anuttamā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet on the auspicious occasion of the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.
On this Vyāsa-pūjā, I have tried to write a small poem for you. Please accept it and bless me so that I can serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

~ Victory Flag of Mercy ~

My heart leaps up when I behold,
The picture of you—life's treasure untold.
You came into my darkened light,
Enlightened my soul, made everything bright.

Accepting me as your spiritual daughter,
Made my dream flow like sacred water.
No longer do I desire material gold,
For Kṛṣṇa gave me a platinum to hold.

Service attitude, a disciple true,
All qualities shine brightly in you.
You overflow mercy on fallen souls,
A huge, gigantic wave that consoles.

Mesmerizing lotus eyes, a face divine,
With lotus feet, so pure, so fine.
Despite the conditions you bravely face,
You never forget the fallen souls' grace.

Śrīla Prabhupāda’s victory flag shines bright,
Your love empowers, spreading pure light.
Without escape, without delay,
You taught surrender in every way.

I am yet your stray daughter, so weak,
At your lotus feet, solace I seek.
You accept me as a fool, yet free,
My only plea—keep sheltering me.

We pray that Lord Narasiṁha always bless you, and may our lives always be illuminated by your knowledge.
Happiest Appearance Day to You, Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant daughter,
Anurāgiṇī Gaurapriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

My dear spiritual father,

I am so blessed to have you in my life. No one else could have performed such humble and selfless service as you have offered—and continue to offer—to your Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for connecting with me, always responding to my every question—whether through your thoughts or some kind of message. Guru Mahārāja, the way your eyes shine when you see Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, in the same way, my eyes shine when I see you.

I feel that even words are insufficient to express my heartfelt emotions for you. Once again, I promise that I will remain bound by your footprints throughout my life. The existence of TOVP today is the result of your tireless efforts. You are truly extraordinary. Kṛṣṇa’s divine mercy is upon you, and you are so mercifully distributing it to us.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your spiritual daughter and blessing me so abundantly, though I am completely unworthy of it.

Your humble servant,
Anurāgiṇī Tuṅgavidyā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Hare Kṛṣṇa! Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your divine self!

Guru Mahārāja,

I am very weak. I have no devotion, no strength, and no good qualities. Yet somehow, I have been given the chance to serve in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This is only because of Your mercy.

Your mercy is limitless. Even though I am unqualified, You have accepted me. You have given shelter to thousands of fallen souls and continue to uplift everyone, regardless of their background. No matter how many mistakes I make, Your mercy gives me hope that I can still improve.

Guru Mahārāja, I have offended You many times—by my carelessness, by my lack of sincerity, and by not valuing the gifts You have given me. I sincerely ask for Your forgiveness. Please do not give up on me, even if I fall again and again.

I am not capable of much, but I will try to follow Your instructions and serve You with whatever little strength I have.

Your undeserving servant,
Anuttama Vrajeśa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

I do not have any qualification to glorify a pure devotee like you with my words. Please forgive this fallen soul. Before joining ISKCON, I was bound by material struggles, and my life was filled with many difficulties. But after joining ISKCON, I have experienced true freedom. Now, I feel no burden, as I am blessed with a Guru like you. I was not worthy of this, Guru Mahārāja, but still, you mercifully accepted me, showed me a new direction in life, and guided me on the path to Kṛṣṇa.

I will always be grateful to you for this and will try to dedicate my spiritual life at your lotus feet. I pray that I may use this spiritual life given by you in the service of the Lord.

I am especially thankful to Jagadiśa Jitendriya Prabhu, Suvarṇāṅgī Mādhavī Mātājī, Patita-pāvana Śrīhari Prabhu, and Prema-hari Mātājī for inspiring me to engage in nāma-saṅkīrtana and devotional service.
I am also deeply grateful to Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu for always motivating us.

I sincerely pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa that you always remain in good health and continue to smile, showering your mercy upon all of us.

Please accept my humble offering.

Your insignificant servant,
Anuttarā Keśavī Devī Dāsī

Namah Om Visnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale                                                                 Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine      Nama acarya padaya Nitai Kripa  pradayine                                                            Gaur Katha Dham daya nagara gram tarine

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to you.

In this age of darkness, where I find no light, I see that I, too, am part of this darkness. Yet you came, Gurudeva, like the moon shining with the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You illuminated my path, lifting me from obscurity. I was like dull asphalt—unseen and lifeless—but by your grace, I have become visible. When others see me, they may think I am a good devotee, but they do not realize that whatever light I reflect is only the glow of your mercy.

I pray that you never leave me, even though I am unworthy of your kindness. Still, I need you—for without your mercy, I have no direction; without you, I am lost. My only hope is to one day become useful in your service, assisting in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s glorious mission.

Your servant always,
Ārādhya Nitāi Rāma Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि नमन दंडवत प्रणाम 

जगतगुरु श्री प्रभुपाद की जय 

पतित पवन गुरु महाराज की जय 

गुरु महाराज आप के करुणा से हम जैसे बंद जीवो का उधर किया और हमे आप के चरणों में जगह दी और हमे जीवन जीना सिखाया और एक भक्ति मय और कृष्णा भक्ति मय परिवार दिया जिसमें इतने अच्छे विष्णु मिले जिन से हम ने बहुत कुछ सिखा मैने पहली बार गुरु महाराज को 2023 में मायापुर में दिखा। मेरे मन में चल रहा था कि आप की दर्शन कैसे होगे।मुझे जैसे इंसान को आप के दर्शन कर पायेगा कि नहीं।लेकिन गुरु महाराज आप ने मेरे मन को बात सुन ली और मैने बहुत अच्छे से आप के दर्शन किए।उसके बाद से मेरे जीवन ही बदल गया। आप से मैने बहुत प्रेरणा ली है।आप ने इतने कष्टों में भी श्रील प्रभुपाद का दिया हुआ कम में कोई रूकावट नहीं की आप निरन्तर प्रचार करते रहे । मुझे  बहुत ही गर्व है कि मैं एक ऐसे गुरु का शिष्य हो या आप ने मुझे अपनी शरण में लिया और मुझे जैसे पापी को अपना शिष्य बनाया मै नरसिंह भगवान से प्राथना करता हो कि गुरु महाराज हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे।गुरु महाराज को हमेशा स्वस्थ रखे जिसे से हम जैसे पापी  को उधर करते रहे। गुरु महाराज मुझे भी आप का आशीर्वाद मिले जिससे मैं भी गुरु को दिया हुआ वचन पूरा कर सको और वैष्णो सेवा कर सको ।

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज आप के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम 

Aravindākṣa Mukunda Dāsa

মঙ্গলময় শুভদিন ব্যাসপূজা মহোৎসব আজ, 
হৃদয় মন্দিরে আনন্দে উচ্ছ্বসিত হয়ে বাজে বাজ।

প্রভুপাদ প্রিয় পুত্র আমার আরাধ্য গুরুমহারাজ,
আপনার পাদপদ্মে নিবেদন করি ভুলুণ্ঠিত প্রণাম।

কৃষ্ণভক্তির বারিবর্ষণ করছেন সর্বত্র হে মহান,
করুণাময় মূর্ত পুরুষ তুমি পতিত উদ্ধারণ।

কৃপা কণা সঞ্চায় করে আমার,
প্রদান করেছ চরণের স্থান।

যোগ্যতার বিচারে নাহি কোন গুণ,
তোমার অহৈতুকী করুণা আমার সম্বল।

জ্ঞানহীন দুর্মতি ক্ষুদ্র আমি তোমার কন্যা,
করিব অর্ঘ্য বিরচন তাতে নাহি যোগ্যতা,
করুণা করে করিও গ্রহণ আমার ক্ষুদ্র পরিশ্রম।

গৌরপ্রেম প্রদাতা কৃষ্ণভাবনা প্রচারে অগ্রদূত,
প্রভুপাদের আদেশে করছ বিচরণ সর্বত্র ।

ভঙ্গুর বপু আর ব্যাধির প্রকট যন্ত্রণা,
কোনো বিঘ্ন করতে পারে না,
তোমার কৃষ্ণভাবনা প্রচার।

মায়াপুর রূপকার তুমি গৌর জন ধন,
সারস্বত গৌর পরিবার রেখেছ সুসংঘ।

প্রভুপাদ শিক্ষা পদ্ধতির যত শিক্ষায় স্তর,
করেছ সম্পূর্ণ তুমি দিয়ে পরীক্ষণ।

গৌর গ্রন্থ তুমি করছ বর্ণন,
নিত্য নিত্য আমি তা করি শ্রবণ।

শিহরিত হয় মোর মন প্রাণ,
তুমি মোর গুরুদেব রেখ পদে স্থান।

তোমার শিক্ষা আর প্রদত্ত আদেশ, 
পালন করি যেন অতি বিনয়ে ।

এই আশীষ কর মোর শিরে,
জনমে জনমে তোমার সেবায় রাখিও মোরে।

আপনার নিত্যকন্যা, 

অর্চিতা রুক্মীণি দেবী দাসী

মায়াপুর, ভারত।

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa

My most respected spiritual master, Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swāmī Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus feet.

On this auspicious day of the 76th divine appearance day of Your Holiness, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda Gaura-Nāṭarāja that They bless me so that I may understand your mood and your love, and develop complete surrender unto you. May you not manifest any pastimes of ill health, as my heart fears. You appeared on this planet to deliver countless fallen souls like this insignificant servant of yours—afflicted with the modes of material nature and anarthas—by giving the mercy of the transcendental wish-fulfilling trees of divine love, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, and engaging every town and village in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda, bringing them all back to the home that is ours, in the eternal service of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava.

You appeared and engaged everyone in service, giving mercy irrespective of their financial, social, or cultural status. When the world goes dark, you raise your hands and say, “Gaurāṅgāāāā!!!! Nityānandāāāā!!” and immediately defeat the perils of Kali-yuga.

In the 1970s, when Śrīla Prabhupāda gave Your Holiness the great responsibility of developing Māyāpur, the land was remote, filled with floodwaters, mosquitoes, and little infrastructure. Once, Your Holiness approached Śrīla Prabhupāda and expressed your concerns, saying, “Prabhupāda, this place is full of challenges. How will we make it successful?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda looked at you with great confidence and said, “If you simply try your best, Kṛṣṇa will help. Do not worry—Māyāpur will become a grand city.” With firm faith in guru-vāṇī, you tirelessly worked to set an example, despite difficulties, and gave us the grand city of Māyāpur.

You always give personal care to every devotee—be it dīkṣā, śikṣā, well-wisher, or otherwise—whenever we have sought guidance. In spite of your external health conditions, you always exemplify care for Vaiṣṇavas.

The past year of my life was no less than a rollercoaster, but you have always been the most caring spiritual father—guiding, caring, and nurturing. In time, I understood, guided by my spiritual counselor His Grace Puridāsa Prabhu, that Guru and Kṛṣṇa are real friends. You eradicated all the obstacles in my path of bhakti to make it easier so that I may understand my priorities.

Gurumahārāja, during the 53rd Kolkata Ratha-yātrā initiations on the 9th of July, 2024 (Gaura Tṛtīyā Tithi of Vāmana Māsa), you accepted this servant of yours, made my life successful, and named my new life as Arunanayana Nimai Dāsa, servant of the most compassionate Lord Gaurāṅga, who has reddish eyes out of compassion for fallen conditioned souls. During that moment, while begging for initiation, I made a promise to you, “Gurudeva, someday I will make you proud.” The moment I came down from the stage, I offered my obeisances unto your lotus feet, and the only thought in my mind was:

cakṣu-dān dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei
“He who has given me the eyes to see is my Lord, birth after birth.”

That was the most significant day of my life.

Gurumahārāja, you allowed your most intimate association throughout Ratha-yātrā to the devotees of Kolkata, for all eight days, but I feel that the most unworthy and yet the one who received the most mercy was this servant of yours. You gave me three roses on Ratha-yātrā from your lotus hand—the love you gave, I behold forever in my heart. Every day we served on the altar of Jagannātha in Guṇḍicā, and you came, without fail. All those moments are indescribable. Seeing Sūna-vastra of the Lord, you were so happy. For a few days, Kolkata felt like Māyāpur, since you carry Māyāpur in your heart.

Because of your blessings and permission to worship Śrī Girirāja-śilā, we organized a mega Govardhana Pūjā at the Youth Centre in Śibpur, where all the youth, under the guidance of His Grace Puridāsa Prabhu, prepared more than 108 offerings for the pleasure of the Lord.

During the Annual Bhakti-vṛkṣa Convention of ISKCON Kolkata, under the guidance of His Grace Pālaka Pārthasārathī Prabhu, we received your most valuable association in Māyāpur in January 2025. The morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class, the afternoon pāṇḍāl class, and the evening rooftop class—all by Your Holiness—were purely your mercy.

On Śat-tilā Ekādaśī day, in class, you asked all the assembled devotees if we had offered and honored sesame seeds. But no one had done so, and you so caringly arranged sesame seeds for all and gave us your mahā-prasāda. That incident I will never forget. You have so many disciples, yet you never forget anyone—even though we give you pain.

O Gurudeva, you are Śrīla Prabhupāda-kṛpā-śrī-mūrtī, the embodiment of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy for us. My limited senses and incapability are like those of an ant attempting to describe Mount Meru. In the Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu quotes this verse from the Ādi Purāṇa:

"Those who are My direct devotees are actually not My devotees,
but those who are the devotees of My servant are factually My devotees."

Following this example, I desire to be a servant of the servant of your servants—then my life will be successful. Please forgive me for not being a good or obedient servant, but I am trying, and may I never forget your lotus feet.

O Gurudeva, O spiritual master!
Give to this servant just one drop of mercy.
I am lower than a blade of grass.
Give me all help. Give me strength.
Let me be as you are—without desires or aspirations.


Your unworthy son,
Arunanayana Nimai Dāsa (Dīkṣā Disciple)
ISKCON Kolkata, West Bengal, India
ISKCON Kolkata

Jayapatākā Swāmī
A rap by your boy ASD and my homeboy ChatGPT (transcendental AI y'all... feel it, feel it)

Yeah, I’m feelin’ this one, this one’s for the one and only, ma godfather, God’s very own man.

Y’all already know the name, no intro needed for him y’all … lez go, lez go!

ASD

Now all my life I been in the dark,
fighting my demons, not a single spark
of hope I had, so tired with life
kept askin’ God why am I alive?

But then God answered, something changed
He said, "My son, for you I arranged
JPS Archives, dat’s the place
where you gonna finally find yo grace."

Śyāma Rasika, my boss, he took me in
what big mercy, gratitude within
and Pāṇḍava prabhu, leadin’ the crew
Vidvān prabhu, a genius true

Dīptimay, big broda, managin’ us all
makin’ sure as hell none of us ever fall
so this is the place God chose for me?
Kṛṣṇa, my Lord, with my heart I thank Thee

Had no purpose, losin’ it all
and then Gurudeva saved me from the fall
gave this dog service at His lotus feet
Jayapatākā, the name I gotta repeat

Yo my homie, BroGPT, kill it now. Stage is yours!

BroGPT

Born in Milwaukee, but his soul took flight,
found the truth, saw the spiritual light.
Met Prabhupāda, his mission was clear,
spreadin’ Kṛṣṇa’s love, far and near.

Jayapatākā, walkin’ that path,
spreadin’ devotion, never lookin’ back.
Preachin’ that wisdom, teachin’ with grace,
servin’ the Lord in every place.

Crossed the seas, no fear in his mind,
preachin’ the truth, one of a kind.
Māyāpur’s heart, temples rise tall,
millions inspired, heedin’ the call.

Harināma’s flowin’, faith stay strong,
saṅkīrtana squad singin’ that song.
Books gettin’ read, hearts ignite,
livin’ for Kṛṣṇa, walkin’ in light.

Disciples rise, keepin’ it real,
spreadin’ that love, truth they feel.
Jayapatākā, forever his name,
servin’ the mission, spreadin’ the flame!

ASD

That’s my BroGPT, forever strong
ya boy’z back to finish the song
I heard people ask what Archives do?
so now lemme paint a clearer view

When Gurudeva’s mortal pastime conclude
you don’t gotta worry baby, just a prelude
Archives be the one keepin’ him alive
forever for y’all, you feelin’ the vibe?

Archives gonna be his heart & his sound,
Word of God, knowledge profound
don’t believe me? Just google us babe
His lectures daily you gonna crave

I am just a dog, ASD my name
Rādhā-Mādhava be runnin’ dis game
Gurudeva a legend, his servants too
and if you read til here then I thank you

Stayin’ humble like grass, but never afraid
got JPS by my side, love never gonna fade
got his people guidin’ me, forever we shiiiiine
I don’t usually rap but damn this is fiiiiine

Aruṇākṣa Śacīsuta Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Dear beloved spiritual father, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet, our hermitage.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.

On this 75th glorious, gracious, gorgeous and yet indeed very auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā, we pray at the divine lotus feet of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Prahlāda Narasiṁha Deva Bhagavān to shower Their choicest blessings upon Your Holiness for the protection of your body with full and speedy recovery, so that Guru Mahārāja can freely distribute Kṛṣṇa-prema-bhakti all over the world—giving Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the whole world, spreading the holy name of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu across the universe—and continue to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and Their Lordships so lovingly and dearly.

It makes us dumb and deaf, speechless and short of words, to express our profound gratitude—so fortunate and indebted we are to You, dear spiritual father, that You have so mercifully accepted fallen souls like us at Your divine lotus feet as Your spiritual son and daughter. In spite of knowing well that we are full of false pride and ego and prone to mistakes, still You have showered causeless mercy and anukampā upon us—forever and ever; we are truly blessed.

At the dawn of each day, Guru Mahārāja, You demonstrate—despite Your health challenges—exemplary spiritual practices, unflinching faith, and unalloyed devotion at the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gauraṅga Mahāprabhu. This is a living testimony that Your Holiness is none other than a divine spiritual personality—appeared not only to assist and support Śrīla Prabhupāda as an intimate associate but also to uplift hundreds and thousands of fallen souls like us from all over Mother Earth, with all Your tender love, affection, and care.

Also, Your Divine Grace is so merciful that You have given us a blissful promise—that Your Holiness will take all of us back home, back to Godhead with You, placing us at the divine lotus feet of Bhagavān Gaurasundara Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu. For this, we all humbly beg at Your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja—please bless us all to remain submissive at the lotus feet of Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, while sincerely and seriously practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness as lovingly taught to us by Your Divine Grace. May we all be very careful and vigilant not to commit—knowingly or unknowingly—any guru-aparādha at Your lotus feet, or any Vaiṣṇava-aparādha.

We will remain forever indebted to Your Holiness, Guru Mahārāja, in this lifetime.

Guru Mahārāja, we pray at Your divine lotus feet—please bless us to continue serving You and Śrīla Prabhupāda until our last breath.

Your humble servants,
Arvindākṣa Govinda Dāsa
GBC Deputy
Patron & Ex-Chairman, ISKCON Balarāma-deśa / The Kingdom of Bahrain

Anupamyā Gopikā Devī Dāsī
Bhopal, M.P., India

76th Vyas Puja of HH Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaj

Ashis Majhi (India - Bardhaman(West Bengal))

" Nama Om Bishnu Padayo Krishna pristhayo Bhutole

Srimati Jayapataka swaminiti Namine

Namaacharya Padayo Nitaikripa Prodaine

Gourkatha Dhamadaya nagarogramo Tarine ".

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaj apnar chorone dandavat pranam. Subho abirvavdiwas gurumaharaj. Ei adhom papir mukh diye apnar mahima kirtan korar joggota amar nei, kintu apni kripamoy.

Ami Mayapur Iskcon Youth Forum(IYF) er songe connected. Amar ei bochore July mase 5 bochor sompurno hobe bhaktijibon. Mayapur e seva korar somoy ei adhom papi apnake kach theke onekbar dekheche, kintu purnorupe sradha kokhono ase ni mane onnosokol bhakta apnake dekhle kanna kore phele, tokhon mone hoi ami atotai abhaga. Bhaktio khub ekta bhalo hoche na, nameo ruchi asche na. Boyos 30 bochor adhatwmik o jadajagotik konotatei unnoti korte parini, bekar hoye bose achi. Brahmachari howar joggota amar nei, kintu grihosto hote parbokina nijer upor sei bharsao nei, karon ami onek shakti nosto kore felechi. Barite ami ekai ei bhaktijibone achi, amar maa mara gechen ei 23 bochor purno hobe, r barite dada, boudi o baba achen unara keo bhaktijibone nei.

Radha-Madhav er kache ami etai parthona kori apnar kachei jeno diksha nite pari. Amake ashirbad korben etai jeno amar ses jonmo hoy. Apnar class ebong amar siksha-guru Sripad Nitaichandra nimai prabhur class sune ami onuvab korte perechi je, eikhane ake oporer songe protijogita, songram r jounota chara kichui nei (sorbopori dukho, kosto toh achei). Proti pade pade mayar lathi kheye jachi.

Ei jonmo ta jeno apnar, srila prabhupade er , sokol vaishnav ebong krishnar sevai jeno nijeke niyojito korte pari , ashirbad korben.

Iti

Apnar charon ashrito adhom sontan(das)

Ashis Majhi

Param Pujya HH Jayapataka Swami Gurumaharaja
Please accept my obesiances unto your lotus feet 
All glories to Srila Prabhupada 
All glories to you 

Although I do not have a qualification to write to you, your holiness encourages your disciples and well wishers to write to you, with that as my qualification I seek to offer my homages unto you on the auspicious occasion of your Vyasa Puja. 

You have been no short of an inspiration to millions of people around the world. I personally look up to you as a warrior, as a compassionate being, as a merciful associate of Srila Prabhupada, as a devotee of the highest standard embodying so many auspicious qualities. Please bless me so that I could serve others with a similar spirit as yours. 


Your antya lila of battling several diseases yet maintaining high level of energy would always be remembered for the history to come and serve as a timeless reminder to all the souls in the world that you are not the body. Srila prabhupada has stated that in his books and lectures 'n' number of times that you are not the body. You have practically demonstrated that by living on the platform of the souls loving relationship with Krishna, treating bodily pains and pleasures as a trivial subject compared to one's spiritual goals and aspirations. 


Thanks to your inspiration and HH Bhanu swami  Maharaj dedication, I was rescued from the ocean of samsara by gaining association of devotees and attending temple programs at the local temple. If not for yours and Bhanu swami Maharaj physical presence and timely visits, what's the hope for conditioned souls like me to gather strength and push forward in Bhakti. I salute you for who you are and offer my prostrated obesiances again and again for all your cause less mercy upon beings such as me. If I have committed any fault unto you please forgive me my dear Gurumaharaj. Although am not qualified to wish you, out of my desire to serve you, I wish and sincerely pray to Sri Sri Radha Krishna and Mother Durga for you to always have the best of physical bodily health to carry out your desires. 


Desiring to always be in your service

Ashish

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to your divine appearance day! All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, we all know that you are the most dear, loving disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda,
and you have dedicated your life, soul, and everything to the preaching movement of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Last time I went to Māyāpur for your 75th Vyāsa-pūjā, you were not physically present due to your critical health condition.
But even then, I could feel that although you were not physically present in Māyāpur, you were also present eternally,
because Māyāpur is your life and soul. You are also an eternal associate of Śrī Nityānanda Mahāprabhu.

You have invested your days and nights in developing Śrīdhāma Māyāpur without caring for yourself,
just to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and also his Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Mahārāja.

You have established the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya in every place.

We are so fortunate to receive your association, and you constantly shower your mercy upon us, the fallen souls.

Last time I prayed, “Please accept me, Guru Mahārāja, as an insignificant servant at your lotus feet,”
and Guru Mahārāja, you are so merciful that you accepted this fallen soul on Śiva-rātri, 27 February 2025.

I have prayed to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha
to bestow upon you immense strength, good health, and a very long life.

Please bless me so that I may offer sincere service—
that I may not only be your servant in name,
but also become a true participant in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

And I know this is only possible by your mercy—
you, the merciful manifestation of Kṛṣṇa.

Your spiritual son,
Āśeṣānanda Vrajeśa Dāsa

|| শ্রীশ্রী গুরু-গৌরাঙ্গৌ জয়তুঃ ||

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে |
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে ||
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নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদ পরমহংস পরিব্রাজকাচার্য অষ্টোতরশত গৌরবাণী-প্রচারকনিতাইপ্রিয়-পার্ষদ শ্রী শ্রীমৎ জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরুমহারাজের ৭৬ তম ব্যাসপুজার দিনে আমি তাঁর শ্রীচরণকমলে আমার সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণতি নিবেদন করছি।

জয় শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ!!

 হরে কৃষ্ণ, হে গুরু মহারাজ এই অধমের দণ্ডবৎ প্রনাম গ্ৰহণ করুন। আপনি অত্যন্ত কৃপালু, কিন্তু আমার মতো পতিত মহামুর্খের আপনার কৃপা-উপলব্ধির ক্ষমতা নেই। শুধুমাত্র আধ্যাত্মিক গুরুর কুপার প্রভাবেই একজন তাঁর মহিমা সম্পর্কে অবগত হতে পারে। দয়া করে আমার ওপর আপনার অহৈতুকী করুণাবর্ষণ করুন যেন আমি আপনার মহিমা, মহত্ত্ব সম্পর্কে অবগত হতে পারি এবং আপনার চরণকমলে সর্বতোভাবে নিজেকে সমর্পণ করতে পারি। 

 আমি আপনার অযোগ্য সন্তান। তুমি কৃপা করে আমাকে কৃষ্ণ নাম করার যোগ্যতা দান করো। জন্মে জন্মে যেন আপনাকেই আমি আমার গুরুমহারাজ পাই। আপনি নিজের জন্য না ভেবে সারাক্ষন যোগ্য বা আযোগ্য সন্তানদের কথা ভাবছ। তাদেরকে স্বয়ং সম্পূর্ণ ভক্ত হিসাবে গড়ে তোলার জন্য প্রয়াস করছ। আপনি কৃষ্ণকে অনুরোধ করে গোলোকে না গিয়ে আমাদের কাছে ফিরে এলে। বৈদিক তারামণ্ডল নির্মাণ, শ্রীনবদ্বীপ মণ্ডল এবং মায়াপুরে বিকাশ, প্রভৃতি সেভা সম্পন্ন করার পাশাপাশি শিশু শুলভ শিষ্য দের মজবুত করার জন্য আপনার এই বলিদান। আপনি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের মহান শিষ্য । আমি কিভাবে একজন যোগ্য শিষ্য হতে পারব জানি না। তৃতীয় বছর আগে ২৮ মার্চ আমি আপনার কাছে আমি শ্রীচৈতন্য ভাগবতের পাঠে গিয়েছিলাম।দীর্ঘদিন পর পিতাকে দেখে আমার খুব ভাল লেগেছিল। সন্তান যখন বাবার কাছে গিয়ে বাবাকে সুস্থ দেখলে খুব ভাল লাগে। দুর্লভ মানব জন্ম লভিয়া সংসারে, কৃষ্ণ না ভজিনু দুঃখ কহিব কাহারে। তোমাকে ছাড়া আর কাকে বলব? আমার মনের দুঃখ তুমি তো আমার মনের মণিকোঠায় থেকেসব জান।তাই ভক্তিবিনোদ ঠাকুরের সেই কথা এখন আমার স্থিতি— “কবে হবে বল সে দিন আমার ,অপরাধ ঘুচি শুদ্ধ নামে রুচি, ক্রিপা বলে হবে হৃদয়ে সঞ্চার। তৃনাধিক হিন কবে নিজে মানি, সহিষ্ণুতাগুন হৃদয়েতে আনি, সকলে মানদ আপনি অমানী, হয়ে আস্বাদিব নাম রস সার।“

গুরু মহারাজ, তুমি আমাকে এই আশীর্বাদ দেওয়া নামগুন হৃদয়ে সঞ্চার করতে পারি।

৭৬ তম শ্রীশ্রীমৎ জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরুমহারাজের ব্যাস পূজার উপলক্ষ্যে একটি পদ্য লিখেছি!

ও গুরুদেব!

কবে মোর সেই দিন হবে !      

তোমার চরণ সেবা কবে হবে এই দাসের অধিকার
তোমার কৃপা বিহীন মোর 
সাধন-ভজনও ব্যর্থ শুনিয়াছি আমি
সাধু-বৈষবের শ্রীমুখতে ||১

তুমি পারো মোরে কৃষ্ণপ্রেস রস দিতে
কৃষ্ণ যে তোমার, তোমার শকতি আছে। 
তব কৃপা না হৈলে জীবন মোর বিফল 
দয়া কর হে গুরুদেব এই অধমের প্রতি ||২

শুনিয়াছি শাস্ত্রে বাক্যে শ্রীগুরু কৃপা না হৈলে কৃষ্ণ-
প্রেম নহি পায়,কৃষ্ণপ্রেম না হৈলে জন্ম ব্যর্থ
তব পাদপদ্ম করিয়াছি বহুকালে আত্মনিবেদন 
তব কৃপা না হৈলে কাঁদিয়া-কাঁদিয়া ||৩

জনম-মরণ-জরা এই সংসারে আছে ভরা 
অধম তুচ্ছ মুই তব কৃপাই আশায় পরিয়াছি
এই ধরায় কৃপা বর্ষণ কর তুমি এই অধমের প্রতি
 তব আশ্রয় হৈয়া একান্তে বসিয়া গৌরগুন করি ||৪

মোর মন,ভাল নাহি লাগে তব কৃপা বিহীন 
কবে হবে তব কৃপা মোর সেই দিন 
তব কৃপা বাঞ্ছা করি আছি জন্ম-জন্মান্তরে ধরি
কবে সেই দিন হবে এই অধমের প্রতি ||৫

দিন-রাত্রি গেল কর্মে ব্যস্তে তোমাকে ভুলিয়া 
সংসারে আসিয়া গুরু-কৃষ্ণ না ভজিয়া 
কি হবে মোর গতি তব কৃপা বিহীন 
মোর জীবন জ্ঞানহীন ||৬

তব শ্রীচরণ সেবা কবে হবে দাসের অধিকার 
কামে মোহে মস্ত্রে মোরে কর হে উদ্ধার 
হে মোর গুরু-মহাবাজ শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী 
দেও মোরে সেবা অধিকার ||৭

কি করে পাইব তব ‌ রাতুল শ্রীচরণ-কমল
ব্যর্থ এই জীবন না হইলে তোমার দাস
এই মোর আশা এই মোর অভিলাষ 
পুরাও অসীমের এই প্রার্থনা ||৮

প্রভুপাদের কৃপাধন্য শ্রীনিত্যানন্দ পার্ষদ 
তুমি মোর হৃদয়ের রাজ গুরুমহারাজ 
তব কৃপাতে ধন্য কর এই অধমকে 
তোমার চরণ সেবা মোর এই অভিলাষ ||৯

তোমার অযোগ্য সন্তান 

অসীম শীল (চরণাশ্রিত)

(Guwahati - India)

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

Guru Mahārāja — The Epitome of Humility and Selfless Service

Guru Mahārāja, you could easily live in luxurious accommodations, yet you choose to stay in the simplest rooms. You could accept special privileges, yet you stand in line for prasādam just like everyone else. Even when your health condition requires special care, you never allow yourself to receive more than what any other devotee receives.

One of the most powerful examples of your humility is seen in Śrī Māyāpur dhāma, where you personally oversee the cooking and serving of prasādam. As one of ISKCON’s topmost leaders, my Guru Mahārāja always takes time to ensure that devotees are properly fed, sometimes even serving them with your own hands.

During Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā, even though your body may not move as it once did, still, you make every effort to be present—inspiring devotees simply by your presence, your words, and your loving smile.

Your humility is not just seen—it is felt. It moves hearts and teaches more than a thousand lectures ever could.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for showing us what it truly means to serve.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja!

Daṇḍavat koṭi praṇāms unto your divine lotus feet.
Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus divine feet.

By your unlimited mercy, I have received initiation and am now chanting the mahā-mantra, 16 rounds daily with some extra rounds, and am faithfully following the four regulative principles. I also follow your instructions through the JPS App, reading all your teachings and guidance.

Guru Mahārāja, I offer all my sincere prayers for your quick recovery. May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva give you strength and protection so that all fallen souls may continue to receive your blessings and mercy through your initiations and instructions.

Three years ago, I was diagnosed with uterus cancer, but I faithfully chanted your praṇāma-mantra even while undergoing radiation therapy. Finally, after all the medical tests were done, the doctors were amazed—there were no symptoms of cancer! This miracle happened only by your causeless mercy.

Also, by your unlimited blessings, my son got married. I now beg at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, that my whole family may take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness sincerely and wholeheartedly.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Gaurāṅga!

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I take a vow that I will preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to all my neighbors and always serve your lotus feet with love and dedication.

If there are any mistakes in this humble offering, please kindly excuse me. I do not have much knowledge of English, but everything I write is from my heart.

His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja ki jaya!
So many miracles have happened in my life by your causeless mercy.

I will always render service to your lotus feet.

Your spiritual daughter,
Balai Māta Rohiṇī Devī Dāsī
Chennai / Pallavaram

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Daṇḍavat koṭi praṇāms unto your lotus divine feet. Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet, Mahārāja!

This fallen soul is not qualified to offer homage on your Vyāsa-pūjā, but I have a small desire to share my experience. Please bestow your blessings upon all the fallen souls and shower your mercy upon us.

I have been chanting 16 rounds and following the four regulative principles. I have also been reciting the Narasiṁha-kavaca and Nārāyaṇa-kavaca for your quick recovery.

Three years ago, I suffered from uterine cancer and had to undergo surgery. I had immense faith in the Guru Mahārāja praṇāma-mantra, and I chanted it even inside the radiation room. Afterward, when all the tests were conducted again, to everyone’s amazement, the final results were positive. While others were wondering how this happened, I realized that it was purely due to your endless mercy!

Please bless all my family members so that they may take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I take a solemn vow that I will actively participate in book distribution and preach to my neighbors and friends. Daily, I read your instructions through the JPS app.

If there are any mistakes in this message, please forgive me and bless me so that I may serve Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Your spiritual daughter,
Balai Māta Rohiṇī-devī Dāsī

HARE KṚṢṆA, Guru Mahārāja!

All glories to Your auspicious Appearance Day!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept our prostrated, humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet!

I still remember—and the words keep ringing in my ears—when You joyfully addressed the gathering in a sweet kīrtana tone:
"Eat Kṛṣṇa-prasādam! Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa!"

That was 20 years ago when I first saw and heard You on stage, along with the safari devotees, in ISKCON Tirupati. That experience remains etched in my heart as one of the most wonderful moments of inspiration.

Mahārāja! We are humbly seeking Your blessings to assist You in preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness, distributing books, and participating in nāma-saṅkīrtana. Please keep showering Your divine mercy and blessings upon our family so we may continue to serve at the lotus feet of Your Holiness and Śrīla Prabhupāda, becoming true instruments in the hands of the Vaiṣṇavas.

We seek Your blessings to become increasingly attached to chanting and singing the glories of Śrīla Prabhupāda, Guru-paramparā, the Ṣaḍ Gosvāmīs, Pañca-tattva, Prahlāda and Lord Narasiṁha-deva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda and the aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda, Girirāja, and especially Śrī Gaurāṅga and Lord Nityānanda

We are praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda and the aṣṭa-sakhīs, and to Śrī Śrī Padmāvatī Bālājī, for Your well-being and long life, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, so that Your transcendental presence may continue to guide and uplift the whole world.

Always in the service of Hari, Guru, and Vaiṣṇava,
All glories, all glories to You, Śrīla Gurudeva!

Your aspiring disciples,
Yasodhā and Balakrishna
Caitanya Nitāi Deśa, ISKCON Chennai, India

HARE KṚṢṆA, Guru Mahārāja!

All glories to Your auspicious Appearance Day!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept our prostrated, humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet!

I still remember—and the words keep ringing in my ears—when You addressed the gathering:
"Eat Kṛṣṇa-prasādam! Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa!"
That was 20 years ago, when I first heard You on stage, along with the safari devotees, in ISKCON Tirupati.
That was a wonderful experience, Mahārāja, one I continue to behold in my heart.

Mahārāja! We are seeking Your blessings to assist You in book distribution and nāma-saṅkīrtana. Please keep showering Your divine mercy and blessings upon our family, so that we may serve the lotus feet of Your Holiness and Śrīla Prabhupāda, by becoming instruments in the hands of the Vaiṣṇavas.

We seek Your blessings so that we may become firmly attached to chanting and singing the glories of:

  • Śrīla Prabhupāda

  • Guru-paramparā

  • The Ṣaḍ Gosvāmīs

  • Pañca-tattva

  • Prahlāda and Lord Narasiṁha-deva

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda

  • The aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda

  • Girirāja

  • Especially Śrī Gaurāṅga and Lord Nityānanda

We are praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda and the aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda, and to Śrī Śrī Padmāvatī Bālājī, for Your well-being and long life, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

All glories, all glories to You, Śrīla Gurudeva!

Your aspiring disciples,
Yaśodā and Bālakṛṣṇa

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Guru Mahārāja!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi!
Please accept our obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, we are very blessed to have this opportunity to make an offering to your most divine and transcendental lotus feet! We feel so fortunate to be offering our prayers on this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

Guru Mahārāja, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says in Caitanya-caritāmṛta:

harer nāma harer nāma
harer nāmaiva kevalam
kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva
nāsty eva gatir anyathā
(CC Madhya 6.242)

In the same way, your lotus feet are my only eternal shelter. There is no other way.

Dear Gurudeva, you are so merciful, so compassionate, so inspirational, full of a serving attitude, enthusiastic, and full of transcendental knowledge—so much more than I can describe. I may not know everything about you, but in the association of our Māta-jī and Prabhu-jī, I always hear of your glories. They very honestly and sincerely follow your instructions and mood, and from them, we can understand your divine nature and mood.

Guru Mahārāja, when I first joined Kṛṣṇa consciousness, I did not know anything. But by your mercy, slowly, day by day, I am learning how to practice bhakti. A year ago, when you came to Bangalore and were hospitalized, I got the opportunity to serve you, Gurudeva. I truly felt your mercy and compassion for others. Even while struggling with your bodily condition, you were teaching us by your example that you are not this body—you are a soul. That inspired us deeply.

Guru Mahārāja, in my first homage, I prayed for your mercy to preach to Tamil-speaking people. And this year, by your causeless mercy and the efforts of devotees, we have started a Tamil Bhakti-vṛkṣa. I have no qualifications, but whatever I have received is simply by your mercy.

I humbly beg you, Guru Mahārāja, please give me the strength and knowledge to preach more. We want to bring more devotees into Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We want to serve you continuously and offenselessly. I am still struggling with my anarthas, but whatever situations arise, I want to control myself and remain steady. Please bless me with this strength, Gurudeva. I want to serve you selflessly and without offenses.

If I have made any mistakes, I know you are always forgiving. That is your causeless mercy.

This year is very special for our family because, by your mercy, we invited Gaura-Nitāi deities into our home. You are showing us unlimited mercy, Gurudeva. Please bless us with more opportunities to serve your lotus feet.

By your mercy, I am also doing Bhakti-vaibhava, and I wish to continue and deeply understand it.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so we may grow in our spiritual journey.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

Always your servants of the servants,
Baleśvara Bālajī dāsa
Ānandinī Tuṅgavidyā Devī dāsī
Rohitha B.
Gokula Mūrti B.

Our beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you on this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

You continue to inspire us day after day, month after month, and year after year by your unwavering and resolute determination in devotional service and your commitment to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission.

While the saying goes, "Health is wealth," for you, Guru Mahārāja, "Devotees are wealth." You are accepting all bodily pain and discomfort for the sake of fallen souls like us, voluntarily extending your stay in this saṁsāra just to deliver more conditioned souls. What better example do we need to preach about compassion!

I have personally noticed several times that in spite of your health not permitting, you force yourself to take Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class. We are truly bewildered by your immense love for Śrīla Prabhupāda. We beg at your divine lotus feet to receive just a tinge of that love, enthusiasm, and commitment so we may serve you in carrying out your mission.

The task I have taken of preaching to temple walk-in devotees (in English and Tamil), and encouraging them to take up the DYS course, continues every Sunday at the temple. Further, Matajī and I are focusing on preaching to children at a Viṣṇu temple (Śrīnivāsa Kalyāṇa Perumāl) using various ISKCON books for children. We've started using a projector to make the experience more lively—showing stories in PowerPoint, videos from IDT, YouTube, kīrtanas, and Śrīla Prabhupāda's videos. We feel the children are able to relate and connect better in this way.

We sincerely seek your mercy so that we may be able to meditate on your mission and expand the preaching widely to your satisfaction. We assure you that we shall put in our full endeavor in serving you.

We pray to Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, and Lord Narahari for your good health and to bless us with your divine association for many more years to come.

Your infinitesimal servants,
Baṅkim Govinda dāsa
Suhāsinī Mādhavī devī dāsī
Darśana Dāmodara
Sunanditā Dāmodara

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we offer our humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. Your life of unwavering devotion, selfless service, and unbreakable commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission continues to inspire and guide us all.

Your boundless mercy, endless enthusiasm, and tireless dedication in spreading Lord Caitanya's message have touched the lives of countless souls across the world. We are eternally grateful for your compassionate guidance and unflinching determination in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

On this special day, we pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa to bless you with unlimited health, strength, and spiritual bliss so that you may continue leading us on the path of pure devotion.

Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā! May your divine presence continue to illuminate our lives forever!

Your humble servant,
Bhagavān Rāja Rāma dāsa
Sahibābād, Ghāzīābād

শ্রী শ্রী গুরু গৌরাঙ্গ জয়তঃ 

পরম শ্রদ্ধেয় গুরুমহারাজ

হে আমার জন্ম জন্মান্তরের গুরুদেব আজ আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে জানাই রাতুল চরণে অনন্ত কোটি ভূমিষ্ট প্রণাম।। আমি বুঝতে পারছি যে আমার মতবদ্ধ জীবদের উদ্ধার করার জন্যই আপনি পৃথিবীতে আবির্ভূত হয়েছেন।। নারদ মনের মতন সারা বিশ্বে এক প্রান্ত থেকে ও প্রান্ত বদ্ধ জীবের কল্যাণের জন্য ছুটে চলেছেন।। আপনার নাম উচ্চারণ মাত্রই বিভিন্ন প্রকার সমস্যার তৎক্ষণাৎ সমাধান হয়ে যায় আপনি যে ভগবানের নিজের জন এবং অত্যন্ত প্রিয় তার বলার অপেক্ষায় রাখে না।। আপনার গুণাবলী অসীম অনন্ত যা বলে শেষ করা যায় না ।। যতই গুনাবলী কীর্তন করা হোক না কেন তাতেও যেন কম হয়ে যায়।।

আমি জানিনা পূর্ব জন্মের কোন সুখ পেতে বলে আপনার সঙ্গ প্রাপ্ত হয়েছি।।

আজ আপনার আবির্ভাব তিথিতে ভগবানের চরণে প্রার্থনা নিবেদন করি আরো দীর্ঘ সময় থেকে বদ্ধ জীব দের প্রতি করুনা বর্ষণ করতে থাকুন।

ইতি আপনার দীন সেবক ভগবত কীর্তন দাস ব্রহ্মচারী (দীক্ষা শিষ্য) 

মায়পুর, ভারত

পূর্ব মেদিনীপুর নামহট্ট জেলা প্রচারক

அன்பிற்கும் மரியாதைக்கும் உரிய என் குரு மஹாராஜருக்கு,

தங்களுடைய பவித்திரமான திருவடிகளுக்கு என் பணிவான வணக்கங்களும், எல்லா புகழும் உரித்தாகட்டும்!

ஸ்ரீல ப்ரபுபாதருக்கே!

ஓம் அஜ்ஞான-திமிராந்தஸ்ய
ஞானாஞ்ஜன-சலாகயா
சக்ஷுர் உன்மீலிதம் யேன
தஸ்மை ஸ்ரீ குரவே நம:

ஓம் விஷ்ணுபாதாய க்ருஷ்ணபிரஸ்தாயபூதலே
ஸ்ரீமதே ஜயபாதக ஸ்வாமிந இதி நாமினே
நாமாசார்ய பாதாய நித்யை க்ருபா பிரதாயினே
கௌர கதா தாம தயா நகர் கிராம தாரிணே

எனக்கு இப்படியொரு அருமையான வாய்ப்பை வழங்கி, எப்படி எழுத வேண்டும் எனும் வழிகாட்டுதலையும் அளித்ததற்காக என் சிக்ஷாகுரு ஹரி கீர்த்தனப் பிரபுவிற்கு எனது வணக்கங்களையும் சமர்ப்பிக்கிறேன்.

உங்கள் கிருஷ்ண உணர்வு பாதையில், ரீல் ப்ரபுபாதரின் உபதேசங்களை பின்பற்றி, எந்த சூழ்நிலையிலும் பிரசாரம் செய்வதையும், செயல்படுத்துவதையும் நான் கண்டு வியந்தேன். இது எனக்குப் பெரிய ஊக்கமாக உள்ளது.

உங்கள் காரணமற்ற கருணையினால், பந்தப்பட்ட ஆத்மாக்களுக்கு கிருஷ்ண உணர்வை வழங்கி, பக்தித் தொண்டை செயல் படுத்த கற்றுக் கொடுக்கிறீர்கள். உங்கள் உடல்நிலை பாதிக்கப்பட்டிருந்த போதும், சிங்கம் போல எழுந்து, வகுப்புகள் எடுத்து, பிரசாரம் செய்ததை நினைத்து நான் மிகவும் ஊக்கமடைகிறேன்.

தாங்கள் பல்லாண்டு காலம் வாழ்ந்து, தங்களின் பராமரிப்பை மழைப்போல் அனைத்து ஆத்மாக்களுக்கும் பொழிந்து, கிருஷ்ண ப்ரேமையை வழங்க வேண்டும் என்று நானும் வேண்டுகிறேன்.

ஓம் நரசிம்மர், ஜகன்னாதர், பலபத்ரா, சுபத்ரா, மற்றும் துளசி மகாராணியின் திருவடிகளிலும் உங்கள் ஆரோக்கியம், பாதுகாப்பு, நீடித்த சேவை, ஆகியவற்றுக்காக பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன்.

தற்போது, ஹரி கீர்த்தன் பிரபுவின் வழிகாட்டுதலில், Mohana mataji உதவியுடன், தினமும் 16 முறை ஜபம் செய்யும் குழுவில் நானும் சேர்ந்துள்ளேன்.

Kesari Vibhasini mataji தலைமையில் தினசரி புத்தக வாசிப்பு (பாகவதம், சிறிய புத்தகங்கள், ராமாயணம், ப்ரபுபாதரின் நூல்கள்) செய்கிறேன்.
Suresha Prabhu மற்றும் Kesari mataji இடமிருந்து வகுப்புகளில் பங்கேற்கிறேன்.
வெள்ளிக்கிழமைகளில் பாகவதம் வகுப்பு,
Geeta Amrita வகுப்புகள்,
Hari Kirtan Prabhu வழிநடத்தும் Bhakti Sastri வகுப்புகள் ஆகியவற்றில் கலந்து கொள்கிறேன்.

Sankapani Prabhu வழியிலே என் நண்பிகளுக்கும் இவற்றை எடுத்துச் செல்ல முயல்கிறேன்.
இவை அனைத்தும் Zoom மற்றும் ஆன்லைன் வாயிலாக தாங்கள் வழங்கிய தயவினால் நடைபெறுகிறது, Gurumaharaj.

நான் தீட்சை பெற ஆவலுடன் உள்ளேன். அதற்குத் தேவையான தகுதிகளை வளர்த்துக் கொண்டு, தங்களின் ஆசீர்வாதமும், கருணையும் வேண்டுகிறேன். என் கணவர், குழந்தைகள் மற்றும் நானும் தங்களின் திருவடிகளை சரணாகதி செய்து கொண்டிருக்கின்றோம்.

தாங்கள் வைத்திருக்கும் அந்த குச்சி இடியால் எங்களைத் தொட்டு ஆசீர்வதிக்க மிகவும் ஆசையாக இருக்கிறேன்.

எனது நித்திய சாதனையில் ஒழுங்கு படுத்தி, சாஸ்திரங்களைப் படித்து, பக்தித் தொண்டில் நிலைத்து இருக்க நான் உழைக்கிறேன்.
எனது சக சிக்ஷாகுருக்கள் மற்றும் அனைத்து பக்தர்களுக்கும் என் நன்றியைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்:

Promatatte Prabhu, Champaka Mataji, Suresha Prabhu, Kesari Mataji, Madhavapriya Mataji, Kasai Mataji, Mohana Mataji, Sankapani Prabhu, Hari Kirtan Prabhu, மற்றும் அனைத்து வைஷ்ணவர்களுக்கும் என் இருதயப் பாராட்டுகள்.

நான் மிகவும் நன்றிக்கடன் பட்டவன்,
தங்கள் சேவையில் எப்போதும் ஈடுபட்டிருக்கும் வாய்ப்பை தருங்கள்,
ஒரு தூசியாக இருந்தாலும் பரவாயில்லை,
எனக்கேற்பிய தகுதி இல்லாவிட்டாலும்,
இந்த அருமையான வாய்ப்பு கொடுத்ததற்கு மிக்க நன்றி.

அடியேன்,

Karpaga Lakshmi
சென்னை

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,

नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे"

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें
जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय*
पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज का वर्णन की मेरी योग्यता नही है , जिन्होंने भगवान कृष्ण की सेवा में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया यहां कुछ बातें हैं जो जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज को विशेष बनाती हैं: गुरु महाराज ने भगवान कृष्ण की भक्ति में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया। वे हमेशा गुरु के प्रति समर्पित थे और उनकी शिक्षाओं का पालन करते थे गुरु महाराज ने कृष्ण की शिक्षाओं को दुनिया भर में फैलाया। उन्होंने लोगों को कृष्ण प्रेम और भक्ति के बारे में बताया। गुरु महाराज ने हमेशा दूसरों की सेवा की।सभी कृष्ण प्रेम का मार्ग दिखाते थे। गुरु महाराज ने कभी हार नहीं मानी। उन्होंने हमेशा कृष्ण के प्रति अपनी भक्ति को बनाए रखा, चाहे परिस्थितियाँ कैसी भी हों जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज ने सभी के लिए एक उदाहरण स्थापित किया। 

 गुरु महाराज एक महान भक्त और शिक्षक थे। उन्होंने दुनिया भर में कृष्ण प्रेम और भक्ति का प्रसार किया। उनकी भक्ति और समर्पण सभी के लिए एक प्रेरणा है।
आपके 
Bhagavatī Śrī Śacī Devī Dāsī

Vijith & Deepna Vijith
Mattanur, Kannur
Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛta Satsaṅgaṁ – Kannur, Kerala


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My and my family’s best wishes and prayers to Guru Mahārāja on this 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Day. We pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa that Guru Mahārāja may continue to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness to every part of the world.

May your blessings and grace be upon this humble servant, that I may receive your mercy in progressing on the path of bhakti.

We remain always your well-wishers.

Your obedient servant,
Sanoop — Shelter, Iritty


All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I bow down at the lotus feet of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja. Please accept my humble obeisances.

On this auspicious occasion of the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, we (on behalf of our family members) offer our heartfelt greetings and prayers for your speedy recovery.

May Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa bless you with a long life so that you may continue to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world. I humbly beg for your mercy and blessings, so that I may continue to grow in devotional service.

Your humble servant,
Sanoop — Shelter

Lijin – Kannur – Shelter
Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛtam Satsaṅgaṁ


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva,
My dear spiritual father,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to H.H. Jayapatākā Swami Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept my humble and obedient daṇḍavat-praṇāma at your divine lotus feet.

On the occasion of the 76th appearance day of our beloved Gurudeva, we first beg Śrī Śrī Narasiṁhadeva to restore your health completely. With your mercy and the blessings of Lord Kṛṣṇa, our life in Kannur is continuing in Kṛṣṇa-sevā.

May Lord Kṛṣṇa bless you, our Guru Mahārāja, with many more years to lead us and bring us all back home, back to Godhead.

I offer my humble obeisances and pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa for your long life so you may continue to inspire thousands and thousands of fallen souls to take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your obedient servant,
Lijin – Kannur
Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛtam Satsaṅgaṁ, Kerala


Online Class Devotees’ Homages – Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛtam Satsaṅgaṁ, Kannur


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My dear spiritual father,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to H.H. Jayapatākā Swami Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble and obedient daṇḍavat-praṇāma at your lotus feet.

Kindly bless all the devotees of Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛtam Satsaṅgaṁ in their devotional service. On your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration, we offer our heartfelt wishes and prayers.

From:
Vinod Prabhu and family,
Geetac, Prajisha and family,
Valsalā Mātājī and family,
Līlā Phalgunan, Predham K.M.,
Sujātā Mātājī and family,
Sinisumi and family,
Yesudas Prabhu,
and all the devotees in this satsaṅgaṁ.

Guru Mahārāja’s obedient servants

Śājīmol, Manoj, Navanīt Kṛṣṇa, Sai Nived, and Navajyoth family
Offering on the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā of our Gurudeva

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to H.H. Jayapatākā Swami Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept our humble and obedient daṇḍavat-praṇāma unto your divine lotus feet.

We have been engaged in devotional service for the past 7 years. We chant 16 rounds daily, offer ārati twice a day, and prepare and offer prasādam. We read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā regularly. We also attend satsaṅgas in Payyoli, Calicut, and have been participating in online classes by Vṛndāvan Prāṇa-devī Dāsī Mātājī from Māyāpur.

In Kārtika month, we perform Dāmodara ārati twice daily, and also go out to perform ārati in temples and on the streets to reach the public.

We pray for your health and well-being, and for many more years of your divine presence and guidance. May we always live under the shelter of your mercy and with the association of devotees.

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Your obedient servants,
Śājīmol, Manoj, and family

My Beloved Spiritual Father,

Please accept our respectful obeisances.
All glories to you, and all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your 76th Appearance Day!

Although we both feel unqualified to glorify you, we still wish to take this opportunity to write. I say “we” because I write on behalf of my husband as well. Kindly forgive us for any mistakes that may arise due to our ignorance in expression.

As we grow older, our health presents many challenges. However, remembering you makes even perplexing tasks easier. Despite your own health struggles, you continue to preach tirelessly, always eager to fulfill the instructions of your spiritual master. Please bless us so that we may take inspiration from your unwavering dedication and become determined to serve you eagerly—as your instruments.

We are currently in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma. We come every three months and stay for four to six weeks. All the spiritual nourishment we receive is by your mercy. This year, we had not even planned to join, but somehow, by your arrangement, we became part of Safari 2025 through a spontaneous decision.

It is truly amazing to witness how you manage so many meetings. Your firm resolve to carry on without allowing any interruption in your preaching is what inspires us to preach as well.

We recently hosted a Bhakti-vṛkṣa in a city called Kutch Mandvi. In January of this year, around fifty people attended and heard about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. I remember your instruction to me: “Just bring people to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.” All of this is only possible due to your boundless inspiration and unlimited mercy.

Thank you for the endless inspiration and love you continue to shower upon us.

Your insignificant son and daughter,
Hemant Swali and Bhakti Bhāvā Devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna gurudev

Daṇḍavat praṇāma,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet on your divine Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

I am truly fortunate to make this offering.

By following the instruction of your dear Guru Mahārāja, you have given your life and soul to Gaura-Nitāi. You have unlimited transcendental qualities, but your determination to carry out your Guru Mahārāja’s instructions is truly tremendous.

Even amidst serious health challenges, you never stop preaching. I was deeply touched when, one day, despite great difficulty, you came down from the third floor just to give a lecture.

On this auspicious occasion of your divine appearance, please bless me so that I may make this lifetime successful—by following the instructions of Guru and Gaurāṅga and surrendering fully unto Them.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, and Śrī Pañca-tattva for your continued good health, so that you may fulfill the instructions of your Guru Mahārāja without any obstacle.

Your servant,
Bhaktim Bhūmi
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Kṛṣṇa Bandhu

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Dāṇḍavat praṇāmas at your lotus feet, dear respected Gurudeva.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

Thank you for accepting me and many others as your spiritual daughters and sons. We are all immensely grateful to you for always encouraging us through your most compassionate lectures every day.

Your lectures always have a solution to my problems. Even praying to your photo is powerful enough to give me very strong solutions.

We want to be very good disciples by which we can please you, Guru Mahārāja. We can never repay you. As you have appreciated those who are doing Bhakti-śāstrī, Bhakti-vaibhava, and Bhakti-vedānta courses, we disciples felt deeply inspired. So, my mother and I are completing the Bhakti-vaibhava course, and this course is purifying our hearts. When we manage to read one chapter a day and write a test, we forget all our problems and become blissful.

To stop my anxiety over silly matters in life, I recall Bhāgavatam purports while cooking, using a timer for each purport. That helps me come out of severe anxiety over trivial issues. Sometimes, I also share what I’ve learned during cooking and recalling Bhāgavatam on Facebook. If we do something good, we offer it for your good health and long life, dear Guru Mahārāja. We want you with us, Guru Mahārāja.

Your classes have solved so many of my mind’s worries, and we experience so much bliss attending your lectures, Guru Mahārāja. Attending your lecture on the Lotus Building rooftop made us even more ecstatic because we could closely have your darśana—it was so purifying in Māyāpur-dhāma. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives, Guru Mahārāja. Our lives have been happy only because of your blessings—otherwise, we would have suffered much more!

We pray intensely to Śrī Narasiṁhadeva to protect you and all your secretaries’ health so that we may continue to receive your live lectures. You will always be with us eternally, but still, we feel so purified when we can come and take your darśana in Māyāpur-dhāma.

We don't want to be imperfect or unregulated in our schedule, morning program, or in attending your lectures. We don't want to find fault with anyone. We have improved since last year, Guru Mahārāja. We need your blessings to further improve so we can please you and please the Vaiṣṇavas around us.

Please forgive me for all my offenses and mistakes—I never wish to repeat them.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja.

Your servant,
Bhaktimayī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, most respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances on this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

Respected Guru Mahārāja, taking your divine darśana has always been an extraordinary sight. It reminds us of how you tirelessly continue to execute the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and that nothing can stop you. So mercifully, you continue to shower your causeless mercy on conditioned beings like me.

You have given us this most beautiful and most merciful Audārya-dhāma of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. By your mercy, we had the opportunity to hear your glories from your dear disciple H.G. Mahāvarāha Prabhu. It helped me to understand how, even in the worst of conditions, Your Holiness never gave up preaching.

Your desire to spread harināma to as many people as possible is so inspiring. Guru Mahārāja, you have so much compassion for us jīvas that you see no qualification in anyone before bestowing your mercy.

Even after undergoing an intense 12-hour surgery, the first thing you told your personal servant was:
"Teach the nurse how to chant."

You could not speak due to tubes in your mouth, yet you used the alphabet board and endured so much difficulty just to communicate this message.

Without any concern for your own health, you travel extensively, giving your divine association to all of us. Your constant meditation is on how to preach to more people and deliver more souls.

By your mercy, this servant of yours has received the association of the Kṛṣṇa Bandhu family under the guidance of our śikṣā-gurus, H.G. Sundar Vāmana Prabhu and H.G. Ratnāvalī Gopī Māta jī. Kṛṣṇa Bandhu is blessed with many of your glorious disciples, who kindly give their association.

By your blessings, I try to serve online through video editing and other small sevas. Guru Mahārāja, please bless me that I may continue to serve your Kṛṣṇa Bandhus and please you with my service.

We pray to your beloved Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva for your good health and long life, so that you may continue to spread Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission far and wide. May Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva protect you from all dangers.

Thank you so much, Gurudeva, for fighting so many battles for us, for keeping us in your shelter. Please continue to keep us under your cooling shelter always.

Your grateful, undeserving servant,
Bhaktin Jasmine
(Mumbai, India – Kṛṣṇa Bandhu)

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I offer my sincere gratitude for your guidance and blessings.

Your presence is a source of immense strength and peace for me. I am so fortunate to have you as my spiritual father.

How many fallen souls have been inspired by Guru Mahārāja! You truly fulfill the expectations of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have no doubt that our Guru Mahārāja is one of the great devotees, empowered by Kṛṣṇa.

I have committed many sins in my life, Guru Mahārāja. Please forgive me. I am your insignificant servant, and I pray for your mercy. Please bless me so that I may develop a genuine service attitude toward the devotees and become able to contribute to your mission.

Your honest servant,
Bhāveśvarī Śyāmā Devī Dāsī

हरे कृष्ण गुरू महाराज आपके चरनों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 
गुरू महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्य शाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरू हैं क्योकि आप स्वय बहुत शारिरिक कष्ट सहते हुए भी मुझ जैसे बद्ध जीव का उद्धार करने के लिए इस धराधाम में हैं और अपने गुरू  की आग्या और उनके मिशन को पूरे विश्व में फैलाने में अग्रणी रहे हें,गुरू महाराज आपकी दया और कृपा हमें हमेशा योही प्राप्त होती रहे।
आपके चरणों मे कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

भावेशवरी व्रजपिया देवी दासी

Hare Krishna
Gurumaharaj
Dandavata pranam at your lotus feet

Nama om vishnu padaya Krishna presthaya bhutale srimate jayapataka Swami iti namine namo acharya padaya nitai krupa pradayine gourkatha  dhama dhaya nagara grama tarine

I don't have that much qualification to glorify Guru maharaja 
Under  the mercy of lord Krishna I get the great Gurumaharaj,the great Amritesh Krishna Prabhuji,as
Siksha guru and great Jagan Mitra Prabhuji 
I'm trying to be a devote  l pray to god for good health of Gurumaharaj,spiritual happiness. I want to live as servant in your lotus feet

Your  most unfortunate servant 
Bidyut prava bhuyan

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Gurudeva!

Happy 76th Appearance Day, my beloved Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja!

This is the first time I am writing something to you. From the very first day I heard your name in the Hindi-translated song “Yadi Prabhupāda na hoito...”, I became very inspired to know about you. And the more I hear about you, the more I realize that you carry that inconceivable mercy potency of Lord Nityānanda.

I have seen with my own eyes how people become Kṛṣṇa conscious simply by your presence. When you came to Noida in 2024 to celebrate your Vyāsa-pūjā, the devotees were overflowing with joy, saying, “Today Noida has become Nadia.”

You have lived your life in such a way—for the service and pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda—that you’ve practically removed any possible excuse that future generations of ISKCON, especially your disciples, could ever make.

O Gurudeva, please bless me in my endeavor to be a useful tool in your hands for the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I truly want to make you proud. That desire may be on my tongue but not yet in my heart—but by your blessings, even that transformation can become possible.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Gurudeva!

Your insignificant disciple,
Balavān Girirāja Dāsa
New Delhi, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to your lotus feet.
Please accept my humble obeisances.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

You are an ocean of unlimited mercy!

Thank you so much for your mercy, by which I am trying to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I first heard about you from my śikṣā-guru. Since then, I have felt deeply connected to you, dear Guru Mahārāja.

You have been tirelessly serving all of Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions.

By your mercy, I was able to participate in the virtual Navadvīpa parikramā organized by Her Grace Gaurāṅgī Māyāpurīṇī Māta jī. By your dedicated efforts, all of us unqualified souls are receiving immense benefit.

You are unstoppable! You are my inspiration for continuing service despite health challenges.

I would like to report my first-time book distribution score in service to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda:

  • Bhagavad-gītā: 12

  • Small books: 16

Also, I am a part of Kṛṣṇa Bandhu and am trying to connect people to this online platform.
All of this was possible only by your mercy.

Guru Mahārāja, how sweet you are!

You reciprocate with each disciple. You have always answered all my questions through your lectures. I feel so cared for under your shelter!

I desire to make you smile.
I desire to please you by chanting offenselessly.
I desire to serve in your mission.
I desire to eternally remain in your shelter.

I will pray for your good health.
I will pray that you fulfill all of Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions to your heart's content!

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to call you Guru Mahārāja.
Please forgive me for any offenses committed unknowingly.

Gaurāṅgaaaaaaa!
 

Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your aspiring servant,
Brindā Śāśidhara
Bangalore
(Kṛṣṇa Bandhu)

Dear Gurudeva!

Please accept our respectful Obeisance!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to your divine lotus feet!

We feel it is our great fortune to be present on this most auspicious occasion in this universe on your divine appearance day; the most sacred 76th Vyasa Puja.

Many occasions you have mentioned that when Mahaprabhu wanted to distribute His mercy , He was wondering to whom He should give His mercy first being a lone gardener. Quoting Srila Prabhupada, you would always emphasize the important point that in Kali-yuga the most fallen would get His mercy first.

Despite being the most unqualified disciples of your divine grace, you taught us how Mahaprabhu’s mercy is rare, and it is easy to obtain if one has obtained the grace of the Spiritual Master.

You have taught us that if we must receive Mahaprabhu’s mercy, we must be the most fallen. But unfortunately, we are not the “most” of anything and are therefore unqualified to receive Mahaprabhu’s mercy. When we reflect on this point, we can see that it is only by your causeless mercy and deep compassion that we have received a drop of mercy from Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupada.

mūka kavitva kare yāṅ-sabāra smaraṇe

paṅgu giri laṅghe, andha dekhe tārā-gaṇe (CC Ādi 8.5)

By remembering the lotus feet of the Pañca-tattva, a dumb man can become a poet, a lame man can cross mountains, and a blind man can see the stars in the sky. And thus, by meditating on your Lotus feet, we are blessed as you are the divine representative of the Pancatattva and Srila Prabhupada.

Over forty years back, you revolutionized the whole of Bengal by giving Namahatta preaching. Now the whole world is witnessing the flooding of the holy names!

Similarly, over thirty years back, you gave the whole world Bhakti-Vriksha programs for all the home-based devotees throughout the world. Now, it’s has become a household name for Krishna Consciousness practitioners. Your vision is extremely far reaching and ensures that the whole world will be Krishna conscious despite any situation or ashram one may be in. You are a true Acarya, who develops preaching ideas based on time place and circumstance to ensure that Mahaprabhus name is spread to all and sundry.

You have announced to the whole world based on Srila Prabhupada’s instructions and vision that every disciple must be a guru by being a great example and by being a good disciple. We are sure this would be realized soon and that the whole world will be flooded by Mahaprabhu’s mercy in the form of millions of Acaryas and Gurus.

You have ordered me to be your representative and render the service of being a diksa guru. Despite me being unqualified to do so, you have instructed me to be one. This order you have given to me in accordance with the instructions of Srila Prabhupada; that there must be millions of Gurus to spread Krsna Consciousness all over the world. I have accepted this order not because I am qualified, but because I want to fulfill the vision of Srila Prabhupada as a burden of love and responsibility. This is how I accepted to be a Bhakti-Vriksha servant-leader over thirty years ago. Now, I can realise the power, potency and vision of your instructions. I have full faith, this new responsibility which you have entrusted to me, will similarly be fulfilled and realized by your causeless divine blessings.

I am also trying to serve you, my god-brothers and sisters as a humble servant in the JPS Seva Committee despite me having many faults and shortcomings. Kindly be merciful on me so that I can somehow be an insignificant servant in helping you fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s instructions.

Please bless and empower myself Caitanya Avatari Das, my wife Rasamayi Devi Dasi, son Chidananda Nimai Dasa to carry out this order nicely as a family with our extended New Rajapur Jagannatha Dham family, in addition to all our other existing and future Krishna conscious responsibilities all over the world for Srila Prabhupada’s and your divine grace’s pleasure. We would like to serve in any capacity you deem fit for your pleasure.

Please bless all the devotees who are affiliated with New Rajapur Jagannatha Dham, to be serious, loyal and focused devotees who will broadcast the message of Lord Caitanya all over the world. Please bless them to overcome their challenges and various anarthas which is stopping them from achieving this goal. Let this temple be true to your prediction and become a ‘Centre for excellence’ for posterity. We want to live by your words when you visited us: ‘Nice Temple! Nice Devotees!’ and move from Sadhana Bhakti to pure and unmotivated Raganuga Bhakti as is your desire and blessings. Please bless us to fulfil your instruction of compiling a book on our Grihastha Ashram experiences and preach unlimitedly all over the world.

We pray to Sri Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladev Subadra and Sudarshana and Sri Sri Nitai Gaurachandra to bestow upon you Dheergaayu-long lasting life and Dhridapurna Aarogya- complete permanent good health, so that you can fulfil all of Srila Prabhupada’s instructions to you and inspire millions of fallen condition souls all over the world to take up the process of Krishna Consciousness.

Your Useless Children,

Caitanya Avatari das

Rasamayi Devi Dasi

Chidananda Nimai Dasa

Diksa Disciples

ISKCON Magadi Main Road - Bangalore

(New Rajapur Jagannatha Dham)

Vyasa puja offering 2025 April 8

 

 

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering

Caitanya Rasasekhara Dāsa (dīkṣā)
ISKCON Raichur, Karnataka


Hare Kṛṣṇa Dearest Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace's Auspicious Appearance Day!

It is my greatest fortune in life to have got this opportunity to glorify Your Divine Grace!

Although certainly most unqualified and fallen, with the support and mercy of senior devotees, devotee friends, juniors, and others—who all helped me connect with and live in ISKCON, and thereby come under the shelter of Your Divine Grace’s lotus feet—I take this opportunity to attempt to write something about Your glories for my purification. Otherwise, who am I to glorify Your lotus feet that are praised throughout the three worlds by great saintly persons?

Patita-pāvana Guru Mahārāja,
Your glories are so many, so vast! I get glimpses from media and senior disciples’ experiences, and I often feel unfortunate that I am not able to make enough time to hear all those divine glories!

Your Divine Grace is so glorious that Śrīla Prabhupāda Himself once remarked in a casual conversation that Your mother is so fortunate to have a son like you!

In Your early days in ISKCON, though so young and full of youthful energy, Your Divine Grace displayed extraordinary faith and commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions. This became evident when Śrīla Prabhupāda repeatedly appointed you as the president of ISKCON Kolkata—even after removing you several times due to complaints. Yet, he had such faith in Your Divine Grace that he said:

"I am giving you the Kingdom of God—Śrīdhāma Māyāpur—develop it and enjoy!"

I hear from many senior devotees how ISKCON Māyāpur has transformed—from mere farm fields to a divine international city filled with devotees and pilgrims, glorious colorful festivals, thousands of plates of mahā-prasādam distributed daily, soul-stirring saṅkīrtana, and record book distribution—just as envisioned by Śrīla Prabhupāda and the guru-paramparā.

I wonder how pleased Śrīla Prabhupāda and our guru-paramparā must be by Your Divine Grace’s sacrifices and loving endeavors to fulfill their instructions!

Your Divine Grace has remained so faithfully and lovingly surrendered to Śrīla Prabhupāda that even severe health challenges seem to fade in front of your transcendental devotion. For a fool like me, Your Divine Grace is a living example of how devotion transcends material limitations. I recall reading in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings that:

If one takes to Kṛṣṇa consciousness sincerely, he can remain undisturbed even in the midst of the greatest danger.

What more proof do I need than Your Divine Grace’s life and unwavering love for Śrīla Prabhupāda?

Although I rarely receive your personal association, I cherish your vāṇī—your lectures, filled with divine humor and deep Kṛṣṇa conscious insights, and your monthly messages, which I read and try to remember. I eagerly await each one!

You pray so earnestly for our commitments and devotional progress, despite facing immense health challenges. I recently read a message where you said that you pray to the Deities to forgive devotees if they break the regulative principles—what immense compassion! Truly, Guru Mahārāja, Your Divine Grace is an ocean of mercy.

Once, I heard from your senior disciple, HG Varada Kṛṣṇa Prabhu (Bangalore), about a pastime when you were taken to Udupi, Karnataka, for treatment. Despite serious health issues, when a temple pujārī came to see you and asked what to pray for, you requested him to pray for the well-being of your disciples and the leaders present there! Even in such life-threatening conditions, you prayed not for yourself, but for your disciples—such selflessness and boundless compassion!

You tirelessly give us your association through daily evening classes, the JPS App, and continuous messages. We are so grateful for your uninterrupted, unconditional love and inspiration!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
We are deeply moved and inspired by how you organize special festivals, invite devotees to Māyāpur, and honor them with heartfelt appreciation. These efforts build community and uplift us all!

Your loving exchanges with your godbrothers and godsisters—especially how you invite them for lunch prasādam and honor them with affection—fill my heart and eyes with nectar.

There’s so much more that can be said. It is always inspiring to glorify Your Divine Grace—and I shall do so whenever I get the opportunity!

As per your instruction to assist you in executing the orders of Śrīla Prabhupāda, it is my greatest honor to serve in any way. Currently, I am serving in ISKCON Raichur, Karnataka—in book distribution, youth and campus preaching, and raising funds for our ongoing temple project.

Though I am personally unqualified, and fall short in my devotional standards, I deeply desire to improve and serve you in a way that is truly pleasing to you.

Please forgive me for all the offenses I’ve knowingly or unknowingly committed. My earnest prayer is to selflessly serve you and the devotees.

Begging at Your Divine Lotus Feet for your mercy and blessings, so I may act as you wish me to.

Please kindly forgive any mistake I made in writing beyond my realization, or for any other errors.


Thankful to you, Guru Mahārāja—again and again.
All glories to Your Divine Grace’s Auspicious Appearance Day!

Your lowly servant,
Caitanya Rasasekhara Dāsa (dīkṣā)
ISKCON Raichur, Karnatak

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dearest Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. Dandavat praṇāma.

All glories to you on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā!
All glories to your divine grace!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Gosvāmī Prabhupāda and all previous ācāryas!
All glories to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu and Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu!
All glories to the unlimited Gaura-bhakta-vṛnda!


On this sacred day, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for your boundless mercy, tireless service, and unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Your life is a living example of surrender, compassion, and selfless preaching, inspiring millions across the world to take shelter in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Despite all challenges, your steadfast determination to spread Kṛṣṇa’s holy name, establish temples, and nurture devotees is a testament to your divine empowerment. Your love and care reach every corner of the world, touching the hearts of your disciples and well-wishers, guiding them toward Kṛṣṇa with patience and wisdom.

I would like to share that my husband, Tapan Agarwal (aspiring disciple), and I read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam every day, and we are now in Canto 6. Additionally, by the grace of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and your blessings, I have successfully completed my Bhakti-vṛkṣa course. I feel so inspired and indebted to you for your blessings and mercy. I pray to continue serving you more and more and eagerly await your next visit to Dallas, so that we may have the opportunity to serve you again.

Guru Mahārāja, we are eternally indebted to you for the precious gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. On this special occasion, we pray for your continued health, strength, and blessings, so that you may keep illuminating the path of devotion for countless souls.

I humbly beg you to forgive my offenses, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly. Please bless me with the strength to remain steadfast in my sādhana, develop deep humility, and serve the Vaiṣṇavas selflessly.

Thank you for your immeasurable kindness and mercy. May we always remain engaged in your service and fulfill your divine instructions.

Please keep us always in your shelter and service.


Your insignificant servants,

Caru Candrāvatī Devī Dāsī
Tapan Agarwal (Aspiring)
Ananya Agarwal (Aspiring)
Ashia Agarwal (Aspiring)

Hari bol, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your dear Guru Mahārāja!

Gurudeva, I am Chaitali Chavhan, Your aspiring spiritual daughter from Yavatmal, Maharashtra. I received aspiration from You on 02/12/23. Guru Mahārāja, first of all, I want to thank You for the kind and merciful blessings You have showered upon me. Thank You so much, Gurudeva!

Oh, Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I can serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission more and more. Please take care of Your health, Baba! Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Mahārāja & Narasiṁhadeva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda will surely protect You!

Last but not least, thank You so much for everything, Baba.

Your aspiring spiritual daughter,
Chaitali Chavhan
Yavatmal, Maharashtra

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances!

All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

On your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I feel blessed to be writing a few lines in your glorification. Please forgive my faults, considering me a very insignificant dust particle at your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, I had the good fortune to have your association for the first time in 2004 at Viśākhapatnam when you came for the Russian Safari with 300 devotees. I was assisting in taking care of the devotees, and you were very kind to shower your blessings upon me. Unfortunately, due to my fallen condition, I have been very slow in my spiritual progress and could get initiated only in 2024.

Guru Mahārāja, all glories to your appearance day! The world has been blessed by your appearance, and every day is auspicious because of your presence. We are so grateful to have your darśana when you mercifully appear for evening class every day.

Gurudeva, the more I hear about you from senior devotees, the more I hear your lectures (past and present), and the more I hear your ecstatic kīrtanas with the bṛtālas, the more I realize what a great devotee and powerful preacher you are! I regret not witnessing those lectures, kīrtanas, and pastimes with my own eyes—but I am thankful that they are uploaded on YouTube!

You are undoubtedly the most able son of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Śrīla Prabhupāda. Although we do not know who you really are, we can understand that you are not an ordinary person. You are like the shelter of the whole world! Even your Godbrothers look up to you and find courage in your presence—what to speak of your disciples and grand-disciples!

You are the chosen one of Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda to spread the saṅkīrtana movement all over the world. With your deep understanding of śāstra, your ecstatic kīrtana, your dynamism in traveling the world, and your humbler-than-grass demeanor, you have immensely helped Śrīla Prabhupāda spread the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement in many towns and villages across the world, fulfilling the prophecy of Mahāprabhu:

"pṛthivīte āche yata nagarādi-grāma
sarvatra pracāra haibe mora nāma"

By your personal example, you enthuse everyone! Your disciples, under your guidance, are continuously spreading the holy name in every nook and corner—even in places where one would normally not dare to approach!

Like a dedicated son, you have remained focused on fulfilling all the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Out of your compassion, you accept very fallen souls like me as your disciples. With your causeless mercy, you distribute Nitai-kṛpā to everyone you come across. At times, you have expressed that the guru has to suffer when disciples do not follow the vows taken at the time of initiation. Yet you never stop showering your kindness. Despite many physical challenges, you continue to distribute the holy name to all. You always say that you want everyone to get Kṛṣṇa-prema and return back home, back to Godhead.

This reminds me of Śrī Vāsudeva Datta Ṭhākura, one of Mahāprabhu’s close associates, who was so compassionate to the living entities that he prayed to Mahāprabhu:

"When I see the suffering of the world, my heart is torn apart. So I ask You, Lord, give their sins to me. I will take their sins and suffer in hell on their behalf, but please deliver them from their material disease." (Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya 15.160–163)

Gurudeva, you are the personification of that compassion!

Guru Mahārāja, without the mercy of the guru, one has no hope of progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. With my tiny intelligence, I am trying to progress on the spiritual journey. I am doing the Bhakti-śāstrī course, as Śrīla Prabhupāda desired and as you always encourage us to do. Please bless me that I may be able to read all the books of Śrīla Prabhupāda and realize the transcendental knowledge.

It is said that one cannot achieve Kṛṣṇa-prema by one’s own endeavor unless one receives the dust of the lotus feet of a pure devotee. I very humbly beg at your divine lotus feet that you may kindly be pleased and shower the dust of your lotus feet upon my head.

In the end, I express my heartfelt gratitude for accepting me as your disciple and assure you that I will always honor my initiation vows. Kindly instruct and engage this most insignificant and unqualified servant of the servant.

Citramālinī Keśavī Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā disciple)
ISKCON Guwahati, Assam

To My Beloved Spiritual Father

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you!

Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja!

I pray this year brings you good health, healing, and many miracles so that you may continue to execute all your services to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I am so grateful to be with you in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma. Thank you for allowing a fallen soul like me to reside in this transcendental place and have your association. I pray that I can please you by taking full advantage of this great fortune you have blessed me with, and perfect my life by developing kṛṣṇa-prema.

Guru Mahārāja, you are so kind, loving, patient, tolerant, and caring.

Thank you for always looking after my best interest and caring for me, so that I can sincerely learn to practice the teachings of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu. By your mercy, I teach music here in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

I pray at your divine lotus feet that I may serve you and assist you even better in this mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Thank you for this sacred treasure of the holy name. Thank you for accepting me as your disciple, and thank you for all your unconditional love. I look forward to many more wonderful years of serving and learning from you.

I love you with all my heart.

With love, your spiritual daughter,
Chitrapriyā Roy

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

I am a sheltered disciple, Guru Mahārāja. I was in the Gaurāṅga-deśa yātrā, and for many years now, I have been settled in Kerala. I have, unfortunately, given up chanting regularly. These days, I try weekly at times to chant 8 rounds.

I have no support from my family. I am struggling alone, raising my son Arjuna, who is currently in his second year of engineering (Electronics).

I am also working as a teacher for children with challenges, and I try to teach them about Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I have a deep desire to follow this path sincerely and to chant regularly.

Please bless me and my son so that we may never give up chanting the holy names.

We want to serve your lotus feet life after life.

Please give us your causeless mercy so that I may firmly catch hold of your feet, Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant servant,
Chitrasena

 

 

*Wake up to reality!*

 

Wake up to reality 

Darkness illusion in quantity 

Incessant Without break  

Reducing everyone's fate

 

Lust anger and greed

Polluting thoughts freed

Maya's cage unbound

In creation all around

 

Hither and thither

Wandering as a critter

Human animal and plankton

Ruling without a kingdom

 

With all hope lost

Philandering without cost

A ray of compassion

Descends incessant 

 

Victory flag of great praise

Delivering with haste

Millions of strays

Brought to Srila Prabhupada's grace

 

With Compassion unbound 

You conquer all around

Raising the flag of divine

Giving shelter to make all shine

 

Drowning in ardor rancor fear 

Stuck to craven desires dear

Thoughts of future untold bother

I pray for deliverance oh! divine grace

 

Shadows of old present and new

Sins of this life and beyond too

Obligation to the material collective 

Abolish for me oh! Divine grace 

 

Instructions of material and transcendence 

Immortal character of living force

Song of god with his praises true

Empower me to accrue oh! Divine grace 

 

Working under the divine boar

Creating with rule around the globe

Manage to improve his domain

With ease by you oh! Divine grace

 

Orders commands directions due 

Mahaprabhus edict entrust you do

Unlimited and boundless breakthrough 

Only by your mercy oh! Divine grace 

 

Faults with ignorance,lust in full

Lack of knowledge and blissful mood

Born by the neem tree in bloom

I beg for your mercy oh! Divine grace 

 

 

Please accept this humble poem offering unto your divine grace’s lotus feet. This is but an insignificant effort to try and glorify you. Please forgive me for all of the offences committed to you and kindly empower me to fulfil all your instructions for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada.

 

Chidananda Nimai Dasa

Diksa Disciple

ISKCON Magadi Main Road - Bangalore

(New Rajapur Jagannatha Dham)

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to you and your auspicious appearance day!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Gaurāṅga!

On this day and always, I express my sincere gratitude to you for being my spiritual father, for saving me from rotting in the dungeon of material existence and giving a spiritual direction to my life. Without you, my life would have been so pitiable, Gurudeva. Thank you for everything, dear Gurudeva.

For your pleasure, I have finished the Bhakti-śāstrī course. I have also joined a course on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Apart from my sādhana, I try to distribute books, write blogs, preach to the ladies in my building and serve my seniors.

I need your blessings at every moment of my life. Kindly bless me so that I can please you and Śrī Gaurāṅga.

I need your mercy, Gurudeva,

Your spiritual daughter,
Cintāmaṇi-sakhī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
JSSS–Mumbai,
Thāne, Maharashtra, India
Legal Name: Dr. (Mrs.) Chitra Datta

His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja never hesitates to personally uplift and encourage devotees. His heart is so vast that he sees every soul as part of his spiritual family. Even in critical health conditions, he prioritizes serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission over his own well-being.

A powerful example of his surrender is seen in how he took responsibility for Māyāpur’s development, despite immense challenges. His tireless efforts to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions have transformed Māyāpur into a global spiritual hub, and Guru Mahārāja has personally touched the lives of thousands of devotees.

His love and care know no bounds. Guru Mahārāja never discriminates—whether a new devotee or a senior disciple, he showers everyone with affection, guidance, and blessings. His only desire is to bring all souls back to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.


Your servant,
Debolina Paul

Vyasa puja offerings 2025 HH.Jayapataka Swamy Guru Maharaj.

 

Hare krishna!

My Dear Jayapataka Swamy Guru Maharaj please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to srila Prabhupad. All glories to your Holiness.

Because of your caueless mercy I got initiated a year ago. It is a wonderful spritual journey along with your guidance and teachings. Thank you so much for your blessings. After initiation my focus in bhakti got increased.

I learned so many things through your classes by correcting myself. Recently got a chance to hear about your glories from mahavaraha prabhu in Guru agna. learned so much about you from various devotees. Though you have achieved many instructions given by srila Prabhupada still You always think about how to fulfill prabhupad instructions, even though you faced so many health chalnges. Got inspired very much how a deciple should be. Please bless me so that I will be a good deciple by following your instructions. Guru dev please guide me, always need your blessings and guidance for this soul. please bless me to advanced in bhakti.

Praying for your good health,long life , and continued success in spreading krishna conciousness.

 

Your deciple 

Divya Hari prada devi dasi

Chaitanya nitai desh .

Chennai.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Holiness.
All glories to your most auspicious 76th Appearance Day, Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā festival.

Before attempting to glorify you, I beg forgiveness at your lotus feet, which I do for my own purification. Śrīla Prabhupāda once commented that Kṛṣṇa is already glorified; however, He is more pleased when His pure devotees are glorified.

Just like Ananta Śeṣa cannot fully glorify the transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead even with His thousands of mouths, similarly, how can I glorify you with my single, useless mouth? Trying to see your divine qualities is like an ant trying to measure the depth of an ocean. Your divine qualities are as unlimited as Kṛṣṇa’s, and my material mind does not have the capacity to grasp even one of them in its highest essence. I beg at the dust of your lotus feet that in my stone-like heart, at least I may begin to realize some of your transcendental qualities and always strive to please you.

Kṛṣṇa attracts everyone, and you, being abhinna-prakāśa—non-different from the Supreme Lord—attract all by your transcendental qualities. You have appeared in this world to distribute love of Godhead. The presence of exalted Vaiṣṇavas like Your Holiness is holding this planet together—otherwise, it would have long sunk into rasātala, overburdened by the sinful activities of this godless civilization. If you had not come, what would have happened to this world? What would have happened to me?

Dear Guru Mahārāja, we feel so blessed and protected by your love and affection for your spiritual children—it makes us feel the happiest. We may not have seen Kṛṣṇa or Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu face to face, but your love makes us feel that same transcendental affection. Your love allows us to taste the unlimited and unending love of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

This past year, I have had countless impressions in my heart where I personally witnessed and experienced your patience to listen to our struggles, your compassion and desire to uplift and inspire every soul in their Kṛṣṇa consciousness, your equipoised nature, your deep care for everyone in this world, your empathy, and your unwavering determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s ISKCON—especially in the face of difficulties, when it would have been easier to step away. You are an ocean of good qualities that I have only begun to comprehend at the surface.

The more I hear about your glories and receive your association, the more I realize how fortunate we are to have in front of us the ideal example of what it means to be a devotee: how to love Kṛṣṇa, how to love the dhāma, how to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, and how to be a co-operative ISKCON member.

You are addicted to Gaura-līlā, addicted to service, addicted to serving Śrīla Prabhupāda, and addicted to preaching. It is completely mesmerizing to witness your love for Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your very presence transforms hearts. How could we not become inspired in our Kṛṣṇa consciousness when in your association? It is impossible!

Update from ISKCON Youth Forum Kolkata:

Dear Guru Mahārāja, for your pleasure I would like to report on the spiritual activities of our ISKCON Youth Forum, Kolkata:

  • Several spiritual camps were held in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, Śrī Jagannātha Purī, and spiritual picnics during winter to encourage both new and 16-round chanting devotees.

  • Our monthly Sunday ‘Gaura Bhakta Vṛnda Saṅga’ classes continue to inspire 16-rounders, with senior devotees from our temple and Māyāpur guiding us in our devotional lives. After the class, sumptuous prasādam is served to all participants.

  • During Ratha-yātrā, hundreds of youths registered with our forum and are being guided by senior devotees.

  • We held multiple Preraṇa festivals to engage more youth across Kolkata in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

  • We were immensely blessed this year with the association of many senior ISKCON leaders including His Holiness Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja, Indradyumna Swami Mahārāja, Subhāga Swami Mahārāja, Ananta Kṛṣṇa Dāsa Gosvāmī Mahārāja, Bhakti Pūruṣottama Swami Mahārāja, Bhakti Prema Swami Mahārāja, Bhakti Prachār Parivrājaka Swami Mahārāja and others.

  • Your divine association during the 53rd Kolkata Ratha-yātrā was like a spiritual recharge for all of us—especially your Q&A session with the Youth Forum devotees. Despite your health challenges, your consistent presence and support never falter.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, although I am a very fallen soul with no qualification, you have showered your causeless mercy by accepting me as your disciple on 9th July 2024, giving me spiritual birth—for which I am eternally grateful.

By your mercy and the blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda:

  • I have recently completed Bhakti-śāstrī.

  • I have also completed my graduation and am now pursuing post-graduation studies.

On this most auspicious day of your Divine Appearance, I pray to the Supreme Personality of Godhead for your good health and well-being, so we may continue to receive your association for many more years.

I eagerly await your visit to ISKCON Kolkata during this year’s Ratha-yātrā festival. I beg for your causeless mercy so that I may fully surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lotus feet and serve your instructions to the fullest of my capacity.

Your most insignificant, unworthy, foolish aspiring servant,
Diptimān Gaurā-Nitāi Dāsa (Dīkṣā disciple)
ISKCON Youth Forum, Kolkata

Deepti (ISKCON Punjabi Bagh)
New Delhi, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

To,
Dearmost His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Guru Mahārāja, kindly accept my respectful and heartfelt obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

I seek your mercy and blessings. I am eager to serve the Lord and am grateful that I have such a superior father.

You are everything for me, Guru Mahārāja.

By your mercy and blessings, I was blessed with a baby girl in May 2024, and after that, you gave her the name Nārāyaṇī. You also performed the annaprāśana ceremony for her, and she received the most merciful blessings. She is most fortunate just because of you.

I seek your mercy and blessings to accept dīkṣā. Please bless me so that I may be able to accept dīkṣā and become a sincere servant of yours and of Gaurāṅga.

Please accept me.

Your insignificant servant,
Deepti

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu, and all Vaiṣṇavas!

All glories to your appearance day, Gurudeva.

We all wish you a wonderful appearance day, Gurudeva. And we are praying to Śrīnath-jī, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, and Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect you from all physical challenges.

For many years I was facing so many challenges to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books regularly, but by your mercy I have now started reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam regularly. We are so fortunate — even though you have so many physical problems, still you are giving everyone darśana and daily Caitanya-līlā class. You have also done Bhakti-vedānta just to inspire your disciples to become more serious in reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

By your blessings, I have also completed my Bhakti-śāstrī course.

Guru Mahārāja, because of your mercy we are running Bhakti-vṛkṣa program in Udaipur city and got very good results. Our Udaipur temple has received many devotees from the Bhakti-vṛkṣa program. And by your mercy, very soon we are going to start new programs with new leaders.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so we can expand nicely and create more leaders. We are facing many challenges to run this program, but somehow by your mercy we are able to do it.

Therefore, Gurudeva, please bless and shower mercy on me so that I always feel your presence in my heart. And Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so we can do more and more preaching with the right mood and mission, so in that way we can assist you in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your servant,
Devendra Mādhava dāsa (dīkṣā)
Udaipur, India

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम।
श्री प्रभुपाद की जय हो।
श्री  जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज की जय हो

गुरु महाराज मेरे अंदर कोई योग्यता नहीं है, कि मैं आपकी अनंत महिमाओं का वर्णन कर पाऊं गुरु महाराज मुझे कुछ नहीं आता मैं पहली बार जब मायापुर गई तब मैंने आपको देखा और तभी मैं संकल्प कर लिया कि जब भी दीक्षा लूंगी मैं आपसे ही दीक्षा लूंगी क्योंकि जो आपकी दृष्टि है उसमें असीम कृपा है जिस पर आपकी दृष्टि पड़ती है उसका भक्त बना स्वाभाविक होता है, मुझ पतित जीवात्मा पर इतनी करुणा करने के लिए बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद गुरु महाराज ।गुरु महाराज मैं पहले किसी और गुरु से दीक्षित थी जिसमें मैं जिस भी मिलती सबको राधा स्वामी बोलती थी और उसे समय मेरे अंदर एक श्रेष्ठ भक्त का भाव था कि मैं बहुत अच्छी भक्त हूं लेकिन जब मैं आपकी शरण ग्रहण की और जब मैं आपसे दीक्षित हुई और जब मैं परम पूजनीय अमृतेश प्रभु जी को सुनना शुरू किया तब एहसास हुआ कि मुझसे ज्यादा पतित तो कोई  है ही नहीं।  मैं आपकी कृपा का ऋण तो नहीं चुका सकती लेकिन मैं पूरी कोशिश करुंगी कि आपके द्वारा दिए गए निर्देशन को दृढ़ता से पालन करूं और श्रील प्रभुपाद और गुरु महाराज की कृपा पाने हेतु, कृष्णभावनामृत के  प्रचार में कण मात्र भी अपना योगदान दे सकूं। 

मैं राधा माधव, जगन्नाथ, बलदेव, सुभद्रा, महारानी और नरसिंह देव भगवान से प्रार्थना करूंगा कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और हम आपके आश्रय में रहकर भक्ति करते रहे।

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
देवेश्वरी कमला देवी दासी

Daṇḍavat, Gurumahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace, my beloved spiritual father!

Gurumahārāja, I have never written a Vyāsa-pūjā offering before—this is my very first one, offered from the heart of your spiritual daughter to her most beloved spiritual father.

I may not be able to write eloquently, nor can I make lofty promises, but there is one thing I have learned from you: to satisfy Śrīla Prabhupāda by following your instructions. That is your causeless mercy upon all the fallen souls like me, and this is the one blessing I humbly beg from you, Gurumahārāja.

By the great blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and your causeless mercy, we have been able to carry on some humble service here in the areas of Tuni, Pykarāopeta, and Nakkapalli mandals. We are preaching and distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda's books in 10 villages, 8 schools, and 1 college. Out of 2,500 students, 350 have taken books, are reading them, and participating in exams, festivals, and the celebrations of the āvirbhāva and tirobhāva of our paramparā ācāryas, as well as events like Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā. By your mercy, everything is going well, Gurumahārāja.

With the confidence that has come from Śrīla Prabhupāda’s blessings and your mercy, I have developed a sincere desire and future goal—to please both Śrīla Prabhupāda and you, my beloved spiritual master.

With the help of these 2,500 students across villages, schools, and colleges, I want to make every home chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, to organize nagara-saṅkīrtana, more festivals, and increase spiritual activities like book distribution in the surrounding 4 mandals, which include around 120 villages.

This is the small gift I wish to offer to you, Gurumahārāja. Kindly bless me to do more service—with purity, determination, and confidence—to reach this goal and offer it at your lotus feet.

This is my humble offering on the most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava.

Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Gurumahārāja.
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, my beloved spiritual father.

This is my small gift.

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

I do not have any qualification by which I can glorify a pure devotee like you. Please forgive this fallen soul.

Before joining ISKCON, I was unaware of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his lectures. His lectures are truly wonderful. But when I heard your transcendental lectures, they touched my heart and transformed it. I learned so many things from you.

Even though you are very ill, still you are tirelessly spreading the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa all over the world. I did not know you during my earlier years in ISKCON, but since I have heard and read about you, I have come to understand the importance of guru, and why having a guru is essential in one’s spiritual life.

Śrīla Prabhupāda called Guru Mahārāja the victory flag of Kṛṣṇa.

I am very thankful to you for accepting me as your disciple.
Please forgive me, as I have not been able to render sufficient Vaiṣṇava-sevā.

Guru Mahārāja, you gave me such a wonderful Vaiṣṇava name: Dharma Rakṣaka, which means “the protector of dharma.”
I make a solemn commitment to live up to this name, and practice it in my life, in order to help realize Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja. Daṇḍavat praṇāma.

Your humble servant,
Dharma Rakṣaka Vāsudeva dāsa

Guru Mahārāja, the Embodiment of Absolute Surrender

Guru Mahārāja, your life is the perfect example of total surrender to the spiritual master. From the moment you met Śrīla Prabhupāda, you completely dedicated yourself to his mission, considering his words more important than your own life. You could have chosen a life of material comfort—coming from an affluent family—yet you gave it all up to sleep on the floor, eat simply, and serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission without hesitation.

When Śrīla Prabhupāda told you to go to India—a land completely foreign to you—you did not question how difficult it would be. With no money, no contacts, and no clear plan, you stepped onto Indian soil and began what would become the most historic contribution to ISKCON: the development of Māyāpur Dhāma. At that time, Māyāpur was nothing but flooded rice fields and hostile local opposition, yet you fearlessly took up this impossible task, braving dangerous conditions, financial struggles, and even physical attacks.

Your surrender was so deep that even when you fell ill, you never stopped serving. When Śrīla Prabhupāda asked you to take sannyāsa, you accepted it without hesitation, knowing that this would allow you to serve even more. Your surrender is not just an inspiration—it is a living example of how a true devotee places Guru and Kṛṣṇa above everything else, even personal well-being.

Dibakar Ghosh

Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. Vyāsa-pūjā ceremony kī jaya!

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Gurudeva, I was rotting in the cycle of birth and death, but because of your causeless mercy, I have been able to revive my forgotten relationship with Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and realize my abhidheya of rendering service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

I still remember your instruction at the time of initiation, way back in July 1980, to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I have been following your instructions and was preaching by giving classes on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā, making devotees, and writing books on Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

You were kind enough to visit Nairobi, Kenya, in 1985 for the first-ever Ratha-yātrā festival in East Africa and blessed me by staying at my house for a few days.

I was able to render personal sevā during that time and realized that Your Holiness was very humble and merciful.

The following Bhāgavatam śloka is perfectly fitting in your spiritual life:

titikṣavaḥ kāruṇikāḥ
suhṛdaḥ sarva-dehinām
ajāta-śatravaḥ śāntāḥ
sādhavaḥ sādhu-bhūṣaṇam

(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.25.21)

Your Holiness is very tolerant, as you are forgiving your disciples who are not following your orders of chanting sixteen rounds daily and following the regulative principles. Rather, you are taking their offenses on your health and are always ready to give them an opportunity to reform. Your Holiness is very merciful, as you want to preach to everyone you meet—whether in the hospital, temple, or on the street. You are following in the footsteps of Prahlāda Mahārāja and want to deliver everyone you meet.

In spite of your indifferent health, you are endeavoring to install the footprints of Lord Caitanya in South India, wherever Mahāprabhu went.

Even at this age, you have completed Bhakti-vaibhava and Bhakti-vedānta courses.

You have instructed your disciples to complete all courses from Bhakti-śāstrī to Bhakti-vedānta.

I have also completed Bhakti-vaibhava and am now pursuing the Bhakti-vedānta course.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad has awarded the "Hindu Ratna" title to Your Holiness.

I always keep praying at the lotus feet of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your long life and good health, as you want to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desire of installing Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava in the TOVP, Māyāpur.

Seeking your mercy,

Your humble servant,
Dīna Dayāla Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Dāṇḍavāt praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

Patita-pāvana Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja as my spiritual master. It is solely due to your blessings that I was accepted as your disciple. I was living in darkness, but with your divine presence in my life, I experienced a profound transformation and discovered the true purpose of life.

As I learned more about Guru Mahārāja, reading and hearing about your glorious pastimes and teachings, I felt immense joy. By the grace of Kṛṣṇa, I was blessed to become your disciple. Learning about Guru Mahārāja’s divine qualities always inspires and uplifts us. Your exemplary life teaches us how to dedicate ourselves to our spiritual master.

We learn from Guru Mahārāja how a disciple should serve their guru, just as you have demonstrated unwavering devotion to your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Even today, Guru Mahārāja continues to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and follows his instructions with utmost sincerity. Despite physical challenges, Guru Mahārāja remains tirelessly committed to our spiritual upliftment, constantly inspiring us with boundless enthusiasm.

Currently, Guru Mahārāja is engaged in the construction of Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandira and the world’s first Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP). Guru Mahārāja is an eternal associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, possessing extraordinary and divine qualities. We are truly blessed and fortunate to be his disciples.

I lack the qualifications and the proper words to adequately glorify Guru Mahārāja. Guru Mahārāja, I humbly bow at your lotus feet and beg for your forgiveness. At the time of dīkṣā (initiation), I made a vow to assist in your mission and preaching efforts. Though I am a fallen soul and unable to render significant service, I pray for your blessings so that I may sincerely strive to fulfill my vow in the future.

I pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa to keep you healthy and engaged in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, uplifting fallen souls like me.

Your humble servant,
Dīnapāvana-nandaputra Dāsa

परम पूज्य श्रील जयपताका स्वामी श्रील गुरु महाराज के चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

परम करुणा में उदार चित पतित पावन मेरे गुरुदेव आप मेरे आदर्श हैं। यह कोई चाटुकारिता पूर्ण शब्द नहीं अपितु मेरे हृदय की वेदना है आपसे कुछ कहने के लिए यद्यपि शब्दों की आवश्यकता नहीं है। आप सब जानते हैं।
गुरु महाराज आपका विशेष गुण जो मुझे सबसे ज्यादा प्रभावित करता है वह है आपका समभाव और आपके गुरु भाइयों के प्रति आपका प्रगाढ़ प्रेम।

आप भक्तों की हमेशा संघ में रहने की प्रेरणा देते हैं। आप चाहते हैं कि हम सब मिलकर श्रील प्रभुपाद के इस मिशन को आगे ले जाएं और शुद्ध भक्तों के संग में रहे।आपने यह भी कहा कि हमें भक्तों को शुद्ध भक्त या सामान्य भक्त के रूप में श्रेणीबद्ध नहीं करना चाहिए।आप अपने एक लेक्चर में बता रहे थे कि जब प्रभुपाद से एक भक्त पूछते हैं कि प्रभुपाद शुद्ध भक्त को कैसे पहचान पाएंगे तो प्रभुपाद बोलते हैं :"जो कृष्णभावनाभावित है जो इस्कॉन में है वह सभी शुद्ध भक्त हैं"।यह बात सुनकर मुझे असीमित आनंद का अनुभव हुआ।

आपकी कृपा और आशीर्वाद कि प्रार्थी.....
आपकी तुच्छ दासी
दिनपावनी ललिता देवी दासी 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa

 

Nama Om Vishnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine,

Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine

Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine

 

My dear spiritual father His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja, 

I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet on the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration. All glories to your lotus feet! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

 

My dear spiritual father, it’s only by your causeless mercy I am able to practice spirituality daily. I am very indebted your causeless mercy to accept me as your disciple.

 

Dear Father,

As a fallen soul, I often struggle to maintain a balance between my devotion (Bhakti) and material responsibilities. I frequently find excuses for my inability to deepen my connection with you and continually fall short as a disciple—failing to follow your instructions and imbibe the spirit of service and the divine qualities you embody.

Though the services I render are but a mere drop in the vast ocean, I still let pride creep in over these insignificant efforts. You are a glorious master, yet I have chosen the path of an unchaste disciple.  Still, it is your powerful lectures and unwavering dedication to fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s mission that continue to inspire this worthless soul to persevere on the path of Krishna Consciousness.

You showed me how compassionately you reciprocate with the desires of your disciples. This was on October 2nd, 2023, when you were in Bangalore, giving initiation at the Narasimha Giridhari Mandir temple. I had arrived at the temple early, eager just to catch a glimpse of you in person. But the crowd was immense, and I could only get your darshan from a distance, standing among many others.
So many of your beloved sons and daughters were near you, serving closely, and deep within my heart I longed for the same—when would I get a chance to be that close and offer some personal service?

I returned home that afternoon with a tinge of disappointment in my heart. But to my surprise, by evening I received a call from my mentor asking if I could take up the night service during your stay. My heart leapt—I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.

That night became one of the most cherished moments of my life, Guru Maharaja. I had the fortune to stand by your side, serve you dosas, hang your clothes to dry, and massage your lotus feet. That experience etched a deep realization in me—that sincere spiritual desires, when offered with a humble heart, are always reciprocated in time.

 

Dear Father,
By your blessings, I was able to offer a small Gita Course this year at an apartment complex, and by your mercy, it has now grown into a Bhakti Vriksha group. I humbly seek your continued guidance and mercy so I may sincerely follow your instructions and contribute in some small way toward making Bangalore a Krishna Conscious city.

Please bless me so I can follow your shining example in serving one’s spiritual master. It would be my greatest fortune if I could render even an insignificant fraction of the service to you that you offer to Śrīla Prabhupāda with such love and dedication.

 

Please accept my humble apologies for all my mistakes Guru Mahārāja,

I’m placing all my prayers at your lotus feet and Kindly accept it.

 

Guru Maharaj Ki Jai

Hare Kṛṣṇa

 

Your humble insignificant servant/son

Dinesvara Sacisuta Das

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, I have not had your physical association, but I receive your association online.

By your mercy, I have received spiritual life (bhakti-latā-bīja), and by your mercy, I have come to understand why I am in this material world and how I can become free from the cycle of birth and death.

I hear your glorification from senior devotees, and I have come to know that you are a very caring spiritual father. You do not put yourself first; you always care for the devotees. Most of the time, you ensure that prasādam is available for devotees, and you always say that fasting should be followed by a feast.

Guru Mahārāja, you often narrate the pastimes of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Some senior devotees mention that before 2008, you would go for a morning walk every day, drink go-mūtra, and eat nīma kī golī. On one occasion, a devotee asked, "Mahārāja, what are you eating?" You were eating nīma kī golī, but you humorously replied, “I am eating a gulāb-jāmun.”

Guru Mahārāja, you also instruct us on the direct way to attain gaura-prema-dhana—by reading Caitanya-caritāmṛta at least 108 times and by chanting loudly:

HARE KṚṢṆA HARE KṚṢṆA KṚṢṆA KṚṢṆA HARE HARE
HARE RĀMA HARE RĀMA RĀMA RĀMA HARE HARE

Your servant,
Dipanshu

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

I am very fortunate that you have accepted me as your disciple. I do not know where I would be in this material world if you had not mercifully accepted me. Truly, I do not deserve this blessing.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness to whomever I meet and fulfill the desires of my śikṣā-guru, as well as the promise I have given to you. I am in great need of your blessings, Guru Mahārāja—please bless me.

Your servant of the servant,
Diptimati Kṛṣṇa Priyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

Though I am not at all qualified to write a homage to you, I still dare to attempt—for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda and for my own purification.

I first had your divine darśana, Guru Mahārāja, in February 2024 at ISKCON Juhu, right in front of the beautiful Deities of Gaura and Nitāi. Since then, you have been my spiritual strength, Guru Mahārāja.

Right after that, I began to feel a deep attraction to Gaura and Nitāi. For the Gaura-pūrṇimā 2024 celebration in our congregation, I received the seva of directing a small play on Pañca-tattva—that was truly your mercy and blessing, Guru Mahārāja. Even for the Gaura-pūrṇimā festival in 2025, I am now working on a play about Jāhnavā Mātā, inspired by the lectures of Her Grace Nitaisevinī Mātājī. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may complete this play in a way that pleases you and Śrī Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu.

As book distribution is one of the dearest services to your heart, that deeply inspired me to take part in Gītā Jayantī book distribution. By your mercy, I was able to participate in distributing books at various fairs and even at the railway station.

I am eagerly waiting—by your mercy—to one day visit Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma, where I have never been before, and to have your divine darśana there.

I am the most fallen soul, Guru Mahārāja, with no strength of my own to remain Kṛṣṇa conscious or to perform bhakti. But your mercy is boundless—like that of Nityānanda Prabhu—and that is what gives me hope to continue on this path. Please shower your mercy upon me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may eternally serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your aspiring disciple,
Aspiring for your service,
Disha
Associated with ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and Gaura-Nitāi!
All glories to You, my dear Guru Mahārāja!

Wishing You a Jay Nimai–Jay Nitāi–conscious appearance day, Gurudeva!
All glories to Your most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day!

Gurudeva, You are just so awesome, so merciful, that just by looking at You I feel divinity and become courageous in the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This is my second offering to You—trying to express the overflowing gratitude in my heart.

I am a stupid, fallen soul, and yet, You accepted me as Your disciple.

When You visited ISKCON Delhi, I had Your darśana for the first time, and by Your mercy, my heart became connected to You. Later, You accepted me as Your daughter at the hospital. Then again at the airport, You gave me shelter as Your disciple. That moment changed everything.

Gurudeva, many youths and adults have been inspired by Your unstoppable nature and have taken to serving ISKCON because of You. I feel proud to call You my spiritual master.

But Gurudeva, I must admit—I have committed many offenses since taking shelter of You. I have broken one of the four regulative principles, again and again. I always promise myself, “This is the last time,” but my determination is weak, Gurudeva.

On this most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day, can You forgive me?

I sincerely beg for Your mercy so that I can be stable in my sādhana. I want to make You proud someday. I long for the day when You say, “This is my disciple.” I know that can happen only by Your mercy.

I’ve tried many times to write to You about my offenses, but I didn’t have the courage. Through this Vyāsa-pūjā offering, I’m finally sharing everything. Please forgive me, Gurudeva.

Today, I start again—by Your mercy.
Please give me strength to overcome my anarthas.
Please bless me to become determined,
To follow the four regulative principles,
And to chant my 16 rounds with attention.

Gurudeva, please bless me so I can cry for Kṛṣṇa and You,
So that I become attached to Your instructions.
Please help me develop prema-āñjana,
And give me faith in the holy name and in Kṛṣṇa’s books.

Gurudeva, You are the medium of Nitāi’s mercy (Nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine)—please bless me with that same mercy,
So I may transform my lust into a desire to serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

May I bathe in the holy name,
And develop love for Kṛṣṇa, Prabhupāda, and You, my Gurudeva.

I promise, by Your mercy, I will make You proud,
And will serve Mahāprabhu’s mission with full heart.
I will give 100% to the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Please give me the strength to keep my promises.
Always keep me under the dust of Your feet.
I beg You, Gurudeva,
Make me determined, steady, and faithful.

Thank You, Gurudeva, for accepting me,
Your foolish, offensive, struggling daughter.

I apologize for my uncontrolled senses—
Only You can control them.
Please make me cry for You and Kṛṣṇa,
And engage my senses fully in Their service.

Gurudeva, doya koro more...
Please be merciful to me.

I am under the guidance of HG Mādhava Kaṇṭa Prabhu in ISKCON Noida, by Your mercy.
I will not disappoint You, Gurudeva.

Your insignificant and murkha daughter,
Dīśā Singh
Noida, India

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

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet, dear Guru Mahārāja.

It has been almost a year since you kindly initiated me and my husband in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. I feel so fortunate to be your disciple. Your glories are truly intangible. Just as Ananta Śeṣa eternally glorifies Kṛṣṇa and still finds it insufficient, in the same way, even if countless devotees were to glorify you, it would still never be enough.

Everything about you is magnanimous—right from the garland you wore while offering flowers to Lord Śiva, to the kartālas you hold, to the countless services you render for Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I simply pray to you, Gurudeva, that I may become an instrument in your hands.

Your spiritual daughter,
Divyarūpā Vrajeśvarī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Wish you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!
All glories to the most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Guru Mahārāja, you're always engaged in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s service tirelessly, in spite of so many health challenges. You are the most brave soldier of Śrīman Caitanya Mahāprabhu. You are always most merciful to all the fallen souls, without any consideration of their past karmas. You always inspire us to do our sādhana with more dedication. Your life and soul are dedicated to Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, by the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Vaiṣṇavas, I try to connect some souls to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and try to distribute Bhagavad-gītā to them.

With all my sincerity, I pray from Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī Vṛnda, Pañca-tattva, Nṛsiṁha-deva, and Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mātā for your good health. May you always remain engaged in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

My dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, kindly please bless me and always keep me in your service and under the shelter of your lotus feet. Please never abandon me.

Your loving eternal daughter,
Diya (Kṛṣṇa Bandhu)
Ranchi

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful and humble obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Gaura-Nitāi!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, a fallen soul like me can’t even fathom to describe your glorification—how hard you have worked to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your Divine Grace has defined how to surrender oneself in the service of the spiritual master and Lord Gaurāṅga, which is not bound by the condition of one’s body.

Your Divine Grace is the victory flag of Śrīla Prabhupāda and an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya. Guru Mahārāja, you have delivered so many souls by taking them in your shelter. I’m currently in the Youth Centre under the guidance of HG Śubhamaya Nitāi Prabhu.

Please bestow mercy upon your insignificant servant so that I’ll be able to serve him and Your lotus feet to the fullest of my potential and bring many souls into the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your unworthy servant,
Drawm Shivam (Durgapur)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine,
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to the auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā, my dear Guru Mahārāja.

Gurudeva, I have no qualifications to glorify you, but by remembering your divine lotus feet, I am immediately purified.

O Gurudeva, O Spiritual Master, O Ocean of Mercy, O Ocean of Love, kindly bestow your mercy upon me.

Gurudeva, you are always my inspiration because of your divine qualities, which shine so brightly.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, you are the victory flag of Śrīla Prabhupāda's movement. You are completely surrendered to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Once, Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed that we should not waste money unnecessarily; rather, it should be properly utilized.

Gurudeva, when you were the temple president in Kolkata, a devotee deceived you and took money from you under false pretenses. When you caught hold of his hand to retrieve the money, he bit you severely.

From this, I learned that money should never be wasted but should always be properly utilized in Kṛṣṇa’s service.

I also remember another pastime of yours—how attentively you listened to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lectures.

One day, you were unable to attend class due to some service. At the end of the class, Prabhupāda inquired, "Where is Jayapatāka? He asks very good questions."

My dear Gurudeva, through this pastime, I learned that one should hear submissively and carefully from the spiritual master, inquire about transcendental knowledge, and implement it in life with sincerity.

I recall another pastime when you were with Śrīla Prabhupāda at the Kumbha Mela. He mentioned that many saints would come, and we would receive their association.

However, Gurudeva, you were thinking that it was actually Śrīla Prabhupāda who had come to give them his association.

Although you cherished being in his presence, you left the Kumbha Mela early to fulfill a service he had assigned to you. Even though you did not want to leave his association, you prioritized carrying out his instructions without delay.

From this, I understood that guru-vāṇī-sevā (serving the instructions of the spiritual master) is more important than vāpū-sevā (serving the master’s physical presence).

Just like Śrīpāda Rāmānuja-ācārya, who instructed his disciples to go to Tirumala for service—many disciples refused, saying they could not leave him or Lord Ranganātha Swami’s association. But one disciple, Śrī Anantācārya, took the charge and went with his wife, prioritizing his guru’s words over personal attachment.

Similarly, Gurudeva, you have shown this same quality—that the instructions of the spiritual master are paramount.

O Gurudeva, you have taken complete shelter of Śrīla Prabhupāda, making his every instruction your very life and soul.

Despite facing so many physical challenges, your determination to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness continues undeterred. Even now, I can see these divine qualities in you, my dear Gurudeva.

Gurudeva, by a drop of your mercy, please make this servant of yours more humble than a blade of grass.

Give me the strength to bear all trials and troubles and free me from all desires for personal honor.

My dear Gurudeva, in society, love, and friendship, I find no true hope—only misery. Yet still, my mind foolishly runs after them.

O Gurudeva, by a drop of your mercy, may I develop true attachment to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

O Gurudeva, when will that day come when I am finally relieved of all lusty desires?

O Gurudeva, when will that day come when I sincerely accept proper spiritual guidance and openly reveal my mind to the devotees?

O Gurudeva, when will that day come when I rectify the weaknesses of my senses?

O Gurudeva, please help me, and grant me the intelligence and strength to sincerely practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your eternal servant,
Gaṇa-śraya Nithāy Dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful and humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I want to first thank you for all that you have given me. My daily realization is that without you, my life certainly would not be the same.

The very fact that I am engaged in the service of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, connected to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s ISKCON, a manifestation of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement, shows the vast amount of mercy you have given me.

I am so grateful to you, Guru Mahārāja, for the chance to serve you eternally, as we promised you when you very mercifully accepted us as your disciples.

Guru Mahārāja, you have allowed me to come close enough to witness your magnanimous personality.

Your Divine Grace is not only charismatic, knowledgeable, energetic, and affectionate, possessing the qualities of great souls, but you also go the extra mile to help others connect to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa. Whoever meets you cannot help but admire your devotional attitude and your commitment to working tirelessly for the Supreme Lord and your Divine Master.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the perfect guru, spiritual father, and well-wishing friend. You have turned us towards Kṛṣṇa, despite our initial reluctance and persistent attachment to material life.

All this is only because of your tireless endeavors to help us advance spiritually. There is absolutely nothing lacking in your role as our spiritual master.

You have engaged me in the service of Disciple Care for Latin America, and I can see how many blessings are included in this service under your instructions. Having the immense fortune to observe you and witness how deeply you care for all your spiritual sons and daughters around the world—where each and every one of us is important to you—reveals your immeasurable mercy.

Guru Mahārāja, it is amazing to see how much effort you put in every single day, despite your health condition, to reach out to all of us—not only through your classes but also in a deeply personal way.

One day, you said:

"One thing is having disciples; another thing is taking care of them."

And that is why Your Divine Grace has created this system of Disciple Care, where all disciples around the world can feel connected with you through your instructions and through service. All this is thanks to your unlimited mercy, Guru Mahārāja.

On this day, I renew my commitment to serve you forever, to assist you in your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. This is my goal in life.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, kindly accept my honest repentance for all the mistakes and offenses I have committed. If you so desire, please allow me to continue serving you—even life after life.

Your eternal, unworthy aspirant servant,

Gaṇatoṣitā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I have attained this human form of life after millions of births, and it is my great fortune that Kṛṣṇa has given me shelter under your divine lotus feet. You are mercy personified. You have taken the mission of Lord Caitanya to every nook and corner of the world. Despite facing countless challenges, you never gave up.

As I embark on this great service, I am beginning to realize how many challenges you have undertaken for our deliverance. You are unlimitedly compassionate and merciful. You have given this fallen Kali-yuga creature shelter. This is your causeless mercy.

As Lord Gaurāṅga's eternal associate, you always speak of Lord Gauracandra. You always keep Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions in your heart. We have heard about prema-bhakti, but when we see you speak about Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, and Śrīla Prabhupāda, despite so many physical challenges, with so much love and affection, we realize what prema-bhakti actually looks like.

Even in this diseased body, you are preaching tirelessly, enduring so much suffering—only for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda and for the benefit of the entire world. The purpose of your advent in this material world is to reduce the material fever and distribute the love of Godhead.

Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura has sung that one needs to bathe in the Gaṅgā to become purified, but simply by the darśana of a pure devotee, one becomes completely purified. You reside in the heart of Lord Govinda, and Lord Govinda also declares that you are always in His heart. You have kindly descended to take us all back to Godhead, but due to my dull-headedness, I am not able to serve you properly. Please kindly relieve me of this material fever and engage me in the glorious service of Lord Caitanya's and Lord Nityānanda's saṅkīrtana party.

"jogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi, tomāra karuṇā-sāra
karuṇā nā hoile, kāndiyā kāndiyā, prāṇa nā rākhibo āra"
(Gurudeva! Kṛpā Bindu Diyā)

My dear Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me for any offenses I may have committed unto your lotus feet, and please engage this fallen conditioned soul in your divine service.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your insignificant spiritual son,
Gaura Bhaktajīvana dāsa (dīkṣā)
Jaigaon, India

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Gurudeva!

Although I am not at all qualified to glorify you, still, for my purification I am daring to write a few words, Gurudeva!

Gurudeva! You are distributing Kṛṣṇa’s mercy to everyone without discrimination, just like a cloud does not discriminate where to pour rainwater and where not to pour it.

Gurudeva! In many instances you have clarified that you are ready to take sins not only of your disciples but are ready to take the sins of all living entities. You are mercifully taking the sufferings of all the living entities to enable them to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and to save them from the greatest danger in this material world.

Gurudeva! Just after you were made president of the Montréal temple by Śrīla Prabhupāda, in order to meet the expenses of the temple, you did not hesitate to work—even in a place where you had to clean the restaurant.

Gurudeva! You are very particular about cleanliness; you always advise devotees to maintain cleanliness—śuci.

You are so particular about mahā-mahā-prasādam distribution. Wherever you traveled, you distributed prasādam with your own hand. Even in airports, you distributed prasādam to the airport staff.

Gurudeva! You are always eager to talk about Kṛṣṇa and always ready to give classes—even when your health condition is not good and even at midnight. By your causeless mercy, you turned ICUs in many hospitals into IKCUs (Intensive Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Units).

Gurudeva, nothing can stop you from propagating Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission. Because of your causeless mercy and compassion for the fallen souls, they are getting attracted to Kṛṣṇa.

I have heard in some lectures that the easy way to bring cows into the gośālā is to first bring the calves inside—accordingly, the cow will follow, because the cow is very affectionate to the calf. Similarly, Kṛṣṇa always has His eyes on you, Gurudeva! So by your blessings, if one is very fortunate to worship you, then automatically he gets the mercy of Kṛṣṇa.

Gurudeva! By your blessings I am trying to please you by preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness and helping you with the book distribution targets given to you by Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have just begun preaching a few days ago—kindly bless me for improvement, Gurudeva!

Your actions are always glorious. It has become historical that in 3C Albert Road, Calcutta, you opened the first center just two months after reaching India.

You went to the Kumbha-melā with Śrīla Prabhupāda. You asked Prabhupāda, “Why are we going to the Kumbha-melā?” In reply, Prabhupāda said, “For sādhu-saṅga.” You clarified that Prabhupāda went to the melā to give association to the people, not to take association there.

You revived many līlā-sthalīs of Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates in West Bengal, including the repair and renovation of those places.

At some point in the beginning, when devotees of Māyāpur were arrested by the police and put in Kṛṣṇa-nagar Jail, you went to see those devotees in jail with prasādam. There itself you started jail preaching.

Gurudeva! You gave first initiation in Bhadrak, Odisha, to Pañca-tattva Prabhu, Rāma-Lakṣmaṇa Prabhu, and Rādhākānta Prabhu. As Bhadrak is very near to my native place in Odisha, I feel very much fortunate.

Gurudeva! Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed you to make fifty thousand disciples. Accordingly, you followed and fulfilled his instruction, and now that number has been far exceeded.

Gurudeva! You tirelessly worked to establish Kṛṣṇa consciousness in Bangladesh and in many other places throughout the world.

In GBC meetings, you always remain cool and calm and very friendly. You mercifully speak to everyone. You never speak negatively about anyone and are never envious of anyone. Truly, you embody the godly qualities described in scripture, such as ajāta-śatruḥ—you have no enemies.

Gurudeva! Your care and love know no boundary. It is already proven that you are not at all on the bodily platform. In spite of your critical health condition, you make others laugh and always remain in a jolly mood.

The whole world is witnessing the upcoming, gigantic TOVP temple in Māyāpur. Gurudeva! Where would Māyāpur be without you? And where would the TOVP project be without you?

You are an eternal associate of the Golden Avatāra—Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu—as Śrīla Prabhupāda has already informed us.

In Spain, when you were attacked by a madman, in spite of there being no proper medical facilities, you managed to reach a hospital after great struggle. At that time, the local TV channel was broadcasting false news—that ISKCON is a cult and that ISKCON devotees attacked the Swami (you). But in order to protect the reputation of ISKCON, you called a press conference. Despite the critical condition of your body, you clarified that ISKCON people did not attack you and that ISKCON is not a cult—it is coming down from Lord Kṛṣṇa through guru-paramparā. And above all, the greatest thing is that you never kept any grudge against the attacker. This is your tolerance and merciful nature—titikṣavaḥ kāruṇikāḥ—as confirmed in scripture.

Lastly, Gurudeva! You are all-forgiving to all the offenses committed by anyone. Kindly forgive me for all the offenses I have committed toward you, Gurudeva.

Gurudeva! Kindly bless your spiritual daughter (my wife), Aiśvarya Lalitā Devī Dāsī, and my children—Son: Dāmodara Priyadarśana, Daughter: Mādhavī Priyadarśinī.

I am always praying to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health, dear Gurudeva!

Your very insignificant disciple,
Gaur Govinda-priya dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Dandavat-praṇāma to Guru Mahārāja.
We offer our humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
We bow down to His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhuji, His Grace Karuṇākara Acyuta Prabhuji, and all Vaiṣṇavas.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Our dear spiritual father,

All scriptures proclaim that the position of guru is always greater than that of God Himself. As Kabīra has said:

"Guru Govind dou khade, kāke lāgo pāya?
Balihārī guru āpane, Govind diyō batāya."

"If both Guru and Govind appear before me, whose feet should I touch first? I bow to my Guru first, for he is the one who showed me Govind."

Without the mercy of the guru, we cannot advance in any field—then what to speak of spiritual advancement?

We know we do not possess any qualities to deserve a spiritual master like you, but still, you accepted us. That is your causeless, selfless mercy upon us.

You are accepting so many fallen souls and lifting them from darkness to light. You embody unlimited divine virtues—tolerance, kindness, surrender, and sincerity.

You are most dear to Śrīla Prabhupāda by your service and dedication. You have fulfilled the instructions given by Śrīla Prabhupāda with utmost sincerity and discipline.

In the JSSS class conducted by our śikṣā-guru, HG Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, we heard about your divine quality of tolerance. Though you were appointed and removed from the position of temple president multiple times, you never complained. Your only focus remained: how to serve and please your spiritual master.

You were never attached to name or fame. No one else could perform such humble and selfless service as you have rendered—and are still rendering—to your Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for giving us the fortune to accept you as our spiritual master.
We promise to bind ourselves to your lotus footprints for life and follow your guidance sincerely.

You are so extraordinary—Kṛṣṇa’s divine mercy is upon you, and by your compassion, you are showering that mercy upon us.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for making us your spiritual children and blessing us beyond what we deserve. We remain ever grateful.

Your humble servants,
Gaurāṅga Kiśora dāsa
Kāruṇyā Lakṣmī-priyā devī dāsī

हरे कृष्ण,

गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम 

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय गुरु महाराज की जय

गुरु महाराज आप इतने सारे शारीरिक कष्टो के बावजूद भी श्रील प्रभुपाद  के  कृष्णभावना अमृत आंदोलन का प्रचार कर रहे हैं | गुरु महाराज मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और श्रील प्रभुपाद के आंदोलन का प्रचार देश-विदेश में इसी तरह करते रहे |

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आपकी शिष्या

गौरप्रिया कृपामयी देवी दासी

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

On the eve of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I had the great fortune of personally visiting Śrīdhāma Māyāpura.

I want to thank you deeply for all your tireless efforts in constantly preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness to everyone, even while facing painful difficulties.

I had the blessing of personally darśana of your beloved DeitiesŚrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, and Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva. I was also able to witness the construction of the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP)—the cherished dream of our previous ācāryas, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and yourself.

I know that the grace of being able to visit this sacred and wonderful city of Śrī Māyāpura-dhāma, where everything revolves around Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, is only due to your unconditional mercy.

Thank you, thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for being my spiritual guide and for giving me the courage to continue, despite my many shortcomings.

Your aspiring servant from Brazil,
Gaurapriyā Sundarī Devī Dāsī

Śrī Māyāpura-dhāma, March 14—Gaura Pūrṇimā Day

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Daṇḍavat praṇāma to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

We offer our humble obeisances to our śikṣā-guru, His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhuji, and to all the Vaiṣṇavas.

Our spiritual father,

I am your insignificant servant. I am very much grateful to you that you chose me. We cannot receive Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s blessings without you.

You always emphasize book distribution and the importance of completing certificate courses. I am especially attracted to your Kārttika Challenge and Pañca-tattva Challenge, and how you personally came on the last day of the challenge to bless us with your heart-touching words—"Kṛṣṇār matir astu." That was such a heartfelt meeting between us, and I will always cherish it.

I am praying to Lord Rādhā-Mādhava for your best health, which we know has been affected by your intense efforts to uplift all of us fallen souls. Thank you so much, Prabhu.

Your insignificant servant and daughter,
Gayatri

Dear His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja-jī,

Please accept my lowly head at your divine lotus feet. All glories to dearmost Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja-jī, I beg to offer my deep love and appreciation for you and my insignificant prayers for your good health.

Your services for our Prabhupāda are so tall and majestic that you are one of the most beloved disciples of dearmost Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You have dedicated your whole life for the mission of your spiritual master. You followed the mood of your spiritual master and offered everything grand to him. You are my huge source of inspiration in bhakti. When my dear Guru Mahārāja-jī took Kārtika-yātrā to Māyāpur this time, you so lovingly attended the pāṇḍāl program and addressed the devotees—so enthusiastic, so loving, so cheerful, all the time.

Oh Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura, I love you just like my spiritual father from the core of my heart. I attended your last year's Vyāsa-pūjā in ISKCON NVCC along with your disciples. It was so overwhelming. I was thrilled hearing your glorification. I attend your Vyāsa-pūjā online also and hear your glorification and address to disciples too.

I take your darśana every day. Taking darśana and praying to dearmost Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disciples empowers me to sustain myself in bhakti and in service of our Prabhupāda. I am too small and insignificant. I fear I may get lost in material life and its struggles, but your darśanas are hope-giving and strength-giving.

I came for your darśana in ISKCON Juhu as well when you had come for medical treatment. It was the best day of my life. I remember each and every moment spent there waiting for your darśana, and then hearing your class. I had your darśana and you placed your stick on my head—my greatest fortune. Devotees were so merciful that they shared mahā-mahā-prasāda with me too. I don’t know what good I could have ever done in my life to earn this causeless mercy.

Please bless me, dear Gurudeva, that I may get initiated by my dear Guru Mahārāja-jī, dear His Holiness Rādhānātha Swami Guru Mahārāja-jī, and may I do humble service in the mission. May I be blessed by the causeless love and shelter of the whole guru-paramparā.

My only shelter is our guru-paramparā, and you are such a supreme commander of the same.

Please kindly bless me, dear Gurudeva. I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava-jī that I may also get the greatest fortune of celebrating your Vyāsa-pūjā in Māyāpur every year with thousands and thousands of disciples and devotees.

Please accept my humble koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavats, dear Guru Mahārāja-jī.

Your insignificant servant,
Geetanjali Khedekar
Pune

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful, humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Always, please accept our respectful, humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

By the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, we have been immensely blessed to receive you as our spiritual master.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are always bestowing your blessings upon the fallen souls in the compassionate mood of Lord Nityānanda.

We offer crores of obeisances at your lotus feet and pray for your mercy.

Please bless us so that we may cross over this material darkness and attain spiritual bliss and pure bhakti unto Lord Gaurāṅga.

We humbly wish you a blissful and auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava.

Your insignificant servants,
Giridhārī Gopīnātha Dāsa
Sukīrtī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī
Mangalore, Karnataka

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज!

आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम
पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय

गुरु महाराज मुझे जैसे पतित पर आपकी जो अहेतु की  कृपा हुई है उसको मैं शब्दों में वर्णन नहीं कर सकती मेरे में कोई योग्यता कभी भी नहीं थी कि मैं आप जैसे प्रमाणिक  दिव्या गुरु की शिष्य बन सकूं आपने मुझे अपनी आध्यात्मिक पुत्री के रूप में स्वीकार कर मेरे जीवन को परिवर्ती किया है ।जिस दिन पहली बार आपका प्रणाम मंत्र बोला है उसे दिन से आपने अपनी कृपा करनी शुरू की है गुरु महाराज मेरे इस भौतिक जीवन में जो एक अच्छी चीज हुई है वो आपका मेरे आध्यात्मिक पिता होना मैं उसे दिन से सनाथ हो गई । मैं अपने पतित मुख से आपका क्या गुणगान कर सकती हूं यह आपका गुणगान भी मै स्वार्थ वस कर रही हूं क्योंकि मैं जानती हूं आपका गुणगान करने से मेरे ही शुद्धिकरण होगा आपका दिव्य गुण पूरे विश्व को प्रभावित करते हैं । आप *चैतन्य महाप्रभु के पार्षद हैं प्रभुपाद के विक्ट्री फ्लैग हैं* यह आपके दिव्य गुण से प्रकाशित होता है । आपका अपने गुरु के प्रति समर्पण अद्भुत है और हमें प्रेरणा देता है आप अपनी व्यक्तिगत व्यवहार से हम को शिखा रहे है कि किसी भी स्थिति में भगवान और गुरु की सेवा की जा सकती है । आप इतने करुणामई और दयालु है इस बात से पता चलता है कि आप शिष्यो  का उद्धार करने में सदा  तत्पर रहते हैं आपकी शिष्यों की संख्या का अब गणना करना भी कठिन हो गया है। मुझ पर भगवान कृष्ण के असीम कृपा है  जो मैं ऐसे *मेगा गुरु* की शिष्य हूं। मैं आपसे अपने अपराधों के लिए क्षमा चाहती हूं मैंने आपको प्रचार में सहयोग देने का वचन दिया था जिसमें मैं सफल नहीं हो पा रही हूं आप मुझ पर कृपा करें जो मेरे प्रयास हैं वह सफल हो । आप अपनी  पुत्री को क्षमा करना । *मैं सदा राधा माधव गौर निताई  प्रभु पाद  से प्रार्थना करूंगी आप स्वस्थ रहें और ऐसे ही भगवान और गुरु की सेवा में सफल रहे.

आपकी दासी                    
गीत गम्य नंदप्रिया देवी दासी

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All, all, all glories to You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my respectful praṇāmas at Your lotus feet, dear Guru Mahārāja.

This is your servant and daughter, Giteśvarī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī, from New Delhi, India.

I meditate upon Your Holiness and offer pārijāta flowers at Your lotus feet. Please accept the fragrant juhī garland meant for You.

On this most blessed occasion, I wish You—and myself—a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā day. Thank You, dear Guru Mahārāja, for appearing to save us. Thank You very, very much for finding me and giving me Your causeless mercy.

Today, on Mahāśivarātri day, during the Caitanya-caritāmṛta class, You mentioned that there shall be a checkup to see how the skin cancer is progressing. This word—cancer—is so frightening to even hear. But You said it so easily, as if it were just some routine check-up. So much suffering You are accepting—for all of us—to set an example, and to continue guiding us with love.

Every fortunate year You extend, bear, stretch Yourself—for someone as low as me. How much more will You continue to give us? I don’t deserve even a speck of such generous, heartful mercy. But still, You keep giving and giving, never expecting anything in return. The sufferings You endure—every needle entering Your veins, the blue and purple bruises on Your hands from repeated insertions—all this I see daily, and I know it is because of my fallen condition.

In my everyday life, the big and small lies I speak, the offenses and sins I commit—You are taking all of it upon Yourself—and only giving me blessings in return, every single day.

I only pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa to help me become truthful and faithful to You. You are showing every moment, every breath of Your fragile life: “Look at Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu… Look at His mercy… Surrender unto Him… Take advantage… Avail of this advantage. This is the way—the easy way.” You are showing us by your own example.

Yet still, I remain immersed in sense gratification and bodily comforts, ignoring Your pain. Your dialysis drains the last drop of energy from Your body, and still You preach and care for me. Constantly, You are guiding me to the safest goal, even at the cost of Your health, Your body, and Your remaining time on Earth.

On this most fortunate day, I pray to You—please bless me with Your special mercy, that I may develop a distaste for all this nonsense. I want to rise above and remind myself of Your sacrifices every single day for my benefit.

I beg You for forgiveness—for sinning so much, for speaking lies, for hurting others, for killing mosquitoes and tiny souls, for causing You so much pain, for not chanting attentively so many times. I want to give up all these bad habits. I truly desire to become pure and fully surrendered to You—for all that You are doing for me, and the whole world.

You know everything, as You are Caitya-guru, residing in my heart along with Kṛṣṇa. You know my heart. I feel miserable, and I know this harms You. So I beg Kṛṣṇa for mercy to change what I have nurtured since so many births.

I wish to truly surrender unto You and serve You. But it’s not happening. Because I am so fallen, even Kṛṣṇa seems to be rejecting me, not helping me. Only Your mercy can help me and save me from further degradation.

My heart wishes to do something to please You, but I keep failing due to my sinful actions and materialistic desires.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, You are so dedicated and faithful to Your spiritual master. I am Your daughter. Why can’t I have even a single drop from the ocean of Your magnanimous nature?

You are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda every breath of Your life—by Your actions, intentions, words, mind, and body. You have given away gallons of blood in service to Your spiritual master. I too desire to be like You. Please help me to be like You, Father.

Only Your causeless mercy can change me and my existence. Otherwise, I have no hope in life. I beg forgiveness for my mistakes, sins, and offenses toward You.

My merciful Father, if there is any good in me, it is this: the intention and realization that I want to serve You—and I really mean it. Please help me.

I had mentioned to You in my last homage, that I, along with my family, have a surprise for You, which we want to present on the first day of Puruṣottama month (which we believe will make You happy, as Śrīla Prabhupāda will also be pleased by it). Even after collecting all the resources and working so hard, it still seems so difficult to bring it to completion.

We were supposed to present it to You during the last Puruṣottama month on the 18th of July, but it didn’t happen—because only Your mercy and blessings can make it happen. Please bless us to be successful in our desire and endeavor to serve You and please You—especially with this Puruṣottama month surprise.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, many, many heartfelt gratitudes to You for accepting me. For taking so much pain for me.

I promise to endeavor hard to become a better person and a good devotee. Please bless me in my efforts.

Thank You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Once again, I wish both myself and You a very, very happy, blessed, and fortunate Vyāsa-pūjā.

All, all, all glories to You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant servant and daughter,
Giteśvarī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.
All glories to Gauraṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you.

Thank you very much, Guru Mahārāja, for connecting us to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission and showing us the perfect way of living and surrendering to Lord Kṛṣṇa. Because of your mercy and blessings, we are trying our best to serve the devotees, Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva and Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Gaura-Nitāi.

Guru Mahārāja, we are very grateful to you for accepting us as your disciples, even though we have no qualification.

We pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health, Guru Mahārāja. Whenever we hear about your health condition, we feel sad. You have taken all our sins to protect your disciples from this material world.

Guru Mahārāja, please pray for us so that we can chant properly and attentively. My daughters, Mahālakṣmī and Mīnākṣī, are both in their teenage years and are growing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. They are chanting daily and helping us in serving our temple.

Guru Mahārāja, we pray at your lotus feet to bless our family so that we can nicely serve Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva and Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Gaura-Nitāi.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for everything.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Haribol.

Your servants,
Golokapati Govinda dāsa
Mādhavī Padmālocanī dāsī
Mahālakṣmī dāsī
Mīnākṣī dāsī

हरे कृष्णा
नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिने इति नामिने
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे
गुरु महाराज जी के चरण कमलों में मेरा कोटि कोटि प्रणाम
गुरु महाराज आपको 76वे जन्म दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाए .
गुरु महाराज मैं एक पतित जीव हूँ मेरी इतनी योग्यता नही हैं कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकू क्योंकि आप इतने दयालु है करुणामयी है फिर भी मैं अपने गुरु महाराज के लिये उनकी प्रसन्नता के लिये तथा अपनी शुद्धिकरण के लिये मैं आपका गुणगान करना चाहूंगी
इसमें कोई त्रुटि हो तो मैं क्षमा चाहूंगी
मैं इस भैतिक संसार में अपने अज्ञान के कारण तथा अपने शरीर से बहुत परेशान थी पता नही था कि मेरे जीवन का लक्ष्य क्या है
लेकिन गुरु महाराज आपकी अहेतुकी कृपासे आपसे दीक्षा लेने के बाद तथा हरि नाम 
लेने से मेरे जीवन मे परिवर्तन हुआ है गुरु महाराज आपसे यही प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा सदा बनाए रहे
गुरु महाराज आप इतने कष्ट मे होते हुए भी हम जैसे पतित आत्माओ के लिये अपनी कृपा बरसा रहे है देश विदेश जाकर प्रचार प्रसार कर रहे है आपकेजीवन का हर एक पल से मुझे प्रेरणा मिलती हैं।
मै बहुत भाग्यशाली कि में आपकी शिष्य हूं।
लेकिन गुरु महाराज मैं पूरी कोशिश करूंगी आपके दिये हुए नियमों का पालन करते रहूंगी तथा मैं वादा करती मैं प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन को पूरा करने में आपकी सहयता करगी मुझे आपके आशीर्वाद की जरूरत है।
आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि प्रणाम जय श्रील जयपताका स्वामी महाराज की जय .
गुरु महाराज मैं नरसिंह 
भगवान से गौर निताई से समस्त गुरु परम्परा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करती हं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे और दीर्घायु हो
आपका ध्वज इसी तरह पुरे संसार में फैलता रहें।
हरे कृष्णा
आपकी तुच्छ दासी
Golokavāsinī Yaśodā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please accept my humble offering (a short poem):


Born in the West, he answered the call,
To serve Lord Kṛṣṇa, he gave his all.
From Prabhupāda, his journey embarked,
To spread the holy name to those in the dark.

In the land where modernization took flight,
Gordon John began his spiritual plight.
From the heart of the West, he sought the East,
To serve the Lord and never cease.

He travelled far, through sun and rain,
Sharing Mahāprabhu's message, through joy and pain.
Carried the order of his Guru Mahārāja with care—
A heart so pure, beyond compare.

He lived a life so pure and kind,
With humble means and a noble mind.
Simple living, his guiding way,
High thinking kept darkness at bay.

He wrote books, with the devotion he holds,
To share Kṛṣṇa’s teachings, pure as gold.
Temples and festivals, he helped to create,
Citing Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and hearts to celebrate.

Health and hardship he humbly bore,
Yet Kṛṣṇa’s name he always wore.
A voice of compassion, an unyielding blaze,
The path he forged, with empathy and grace.

Though his health brought trials and strife,
He stayed devoted all his life.
A guiding light, so strong and true,
The world is blessed because of you.

O Guru Mahārāja, your struggle inspires,
A life of service that never tires.
May your teachings forever shine—
A soul that’s truly one-of-a-kind, one-of-a-kind.


Your humble servant,
Gopāla

Hare Kṛṣṇa… Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Please accept my daṇḍavat-praṇāmas at your lotus feet and kindly bless me with the most valuable dust from your feet, so I may be purified.

Hare Kṛṣṇa… Guru Mahārāja, I am not a good śiṣya, but I am trying every day to improve my sādhana, as I have vowed to you. Please bless me so that I may always remain in the association of devotees and receive the chance to render sevā to them.

Mahārāja, you are a living example for us—demonstrating how a śiṣya should enthusiastically fulfill the vows given to his guru. We are learning about devotee care directly from your example.

Even while facing difficulties in your physical condition, you are still thinking only of helping us. Hare Kṛṣṇa. I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁha to protect you always.

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāmas.

Jaya Gurudeva!

Your sincere śiṣya,
Gopī-bhāva Caitanya Dāsa
from Trichur

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
śrī-caitanya-mano-'bhīṣṭaṁ sthāpitaṁ yena bhū-tale
svayaṁ rūpaḥ kadā mahyaṁ dadāti sva-padāntikam


By Your Causeless Mercy

By Your causeless mercy, You have engaged me in the Tourism Division service to facilitate visitors and donors in experiencing the bliss of visiting Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

This year, by Your divine inspiration, I have enrolled myself in the Bhakti-vaibhava course (at my own pace). I seek Your blessings so that I may pursue my studies without interruption.

Presently, we are assisting visitors who either book packages or visit the Tourism Office during their stay in Māyāpur. However, from our records, I have observed that we facilitated only 30,000 guests during the financial year 2024–2025, whereas, as per the maṅgala-ārati announcements, roughly 20,000 people visit every weekend. This means we are reaching only 1–2% of the total number of visitors.

Expanding Outreach

Guru Mahārāja, as per Your desire, this year we aim to expand our outreach, ensuring more visitors and guests hear about the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, engage in chanting the holy name, and understand the contribution of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Kindly guide us on how we may effectively reach out to many more visitors within the campus.


Guest House Project

I have discontinued the idea of constructing a 108-room guesthouse. Since 2015, I have been trying at various management levels—writing numerous emails, presentations, project reports, and layout drawings to different co-directors. However, for some reason, the project is not materializing. Despite saving ₹3 crores for this project, it remains stagnant.

After years of effort, I have lost enthusiasm to keep pleading with the management. The time and energy I invested in this could have been used for more essential services.


New Developments

Guru Mahārāja, by Your blessings, we have successfully launched the new version of www.mayapur.com. The developer has created this website using Laravel, allowing a wide range of backend reports for easy access and management.

Along with Śyāmagopikā Devī Dāsī, I have shifted my energy to developing the social media presence of ISKCON Māyāpur on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and our website. Besides daily deity darśana posts, we also cover all events happening in Māyāpur.

We are also interviewing many unsung heroes who have worked behind the scenes since the early days of Śrī Māyāpur, along with senior devotees, to document and share the history of Māyāpur's development.

I would like to seek Your vision for promoting Śrī Māyāpur digitally. What should be our priority focus?


Gaura Maṇḍala Tours

Antaraṅga Tulasī Devī Dāsī is working hard to promote Gaura Maṇḍala tours. She has planned to add three full-day tours during Janmāṣṭamī, Rādhāṣṭamī, and Kārtika, as well as more tours during the winter season and Gaura Pūrṇimā.

This year, we are launching our first three-day tour as an offering to You during Your Vyāsa-pūjā from April 9th to 11th. However, bookings are coming in very last-minute.


Struggles in Chanting

Every morning, when I sincerely pray before You and begin chanting the holy name, I am able to chant the first few rounds attentively. However, after that, my mind starts to wander, making it difficult to maintain focus.

I humbly seek Your advice and blessings on how to keep my mind fixed on the holy name and chant without offense.


Final Prayer

Gurudeva, please bless us so that we may serve You with our heart and body for Your pleasure, ensuring that we never do anything that causes displeasure to You.

I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva to bless You with good health, a long life, and the strength to fulfill all of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.


Your Insignificant Spiritual Children,

  • Gopījana-vallabha Dāsa

  • Śyāmagopikā Devī Dāsī

  • Antaraṅga Tulasī Devī Dāsī

  • Līlāmohana Lakṣmaṇa Dāsa

  • Puṇyaśloka Saci Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I would like to wish you a very happy, Kṛṣṇa conscious 76th Janmā-dinam on this most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava. May this year bring you better health, and may all your dreams and instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda be fulfilled.

Although I, this fallen conditioned soul, have no qualification to be your servant, I am begging you to allow me to be a part of your lotus feet in serving and fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

I, along with my parents, Śrīnivāsa Gaurāṅga dāsa and Sudhāmayī Īśvarī Devī Dāsī, will be praying to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your recovery and to engage us in your devotional service unto the Supreme Lord.

Please forgive me for all the unlimited offenses I have committed to you and all the other Vaiṣṇavas, knowingly or unknowingly.

Your fallen, aspiring disciple,
Bhakta Goutham

Dear most revered Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, savior of the whole world!
All glories to Your Holiness, the confidential servitor of Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most auspicious occasion of your divine appearance in this world, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca Tattva, and Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁha for Your Holiness’ protection.

Words will surely fall short if I try to express my gratitude for your causeless mercy upon me and other conditioned souls in this material world. As the empowered servant of the mahā-bhāgavata Śrīla Prabhupāda, Your Holiness is tirelessly engaged in reclaiming fallen souls and guiding them in the journey of sat-saṅga and, ultimately, surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

How wonderfully you make all the Māyāpur-vāsī Vaiṣṇavas think about how to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the tens of thousands of visitors who throng Māyāpur every day by repeatedly mentioning it during your weekly Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes in the temple!

At the same time, Your Holiness continues to guide, inspire, and help the disciples deal with the individual and collective problems they face.

Guru’s words are the guiding light of a disciple’s life. In my own personal experience, your transcendental words have proven so, time and again. I am indeed among the most fortunate persons in this material world to have been accepted as a disciple by Your Holiness.

As the sage Śrī Prabhudda advises King Nimi (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.3.21):

tasmād guruṁ prapadyeta jijñāsuḥ śreya uttamam
śabde pare ca niṣṇātaṁ brahmaṇy upaśamāśrayam

I understand that Your Holiness is that spiritual master who is fixed on the Absolute Truth, knowing Kṛṣṇa perfectly and fully renounced. Simply by following your instructions, I shall be able to attain śreya uttamam, the highest good.

Please bless me so that I get the strength to follow your instructions and attain the highest good.

Dāso’smi,
Govardhana Giri dāsa
Chennai

Ohe Gurudeva, Guru Mahārāja

Ohe Gurudeva, Guru Mahārāja, tomāra karuṇā apāra
Sei karuṇāya haiche sabāi ei bhava-sindhu-pāra

Translation: Oh my beloved Guru Mahārāja, your causeless mercy is unlimited. By that mercy alone, many conditioned souls are delivered from this ocean-like material existence.

Śrīla Prabhupādera abhilāṣa pūraṇe nivedita-man
Tomāra sebāy niyukta ha’ye dhanya ei jīvana

Translation: Your heart is always absorbed in fulfilling the desire of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Our lives become blessed simply by engaging in your service.

Aphuranta utsāha āra dhairyer murti-pratik tumi
Śrīdhāma Māyāpura madhura-madhya-mani tumi

Translation: You are the embodiment of unending enthusiasm and exemplary tolerance. You are the sweet shining gem at the heart of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

Tomāra śrī-mukha-niḥsṛta Gaurāṅgera vāṇī
Jīvera māyār kabala theke uddhārer prema-dhvanī

Translation: From your divine lotus mouth flows the message of Śrī Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. It resounds like a loving call to liberate souls from the clutches of illusion.

Siṁhera nāi "Gaurāṅga" bale kara garjan
Se eka adbhuta hṛdaya utphulla jāgaraṇa

Translation: You roar like a lion chanting “Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga!” It awakens a miraculous blossoming within our stone-like hearts.

Gaurāṅga-mādhurī-līlāy tomāra nimajjita-man
Tomāra śrī-caraṇa-sebāy dhanya sabāra jīvana

Translation: Your consciousness is ever immersed in the sweet pastimes of Lord Gaurāṅga. Serving your divine lotus feet is the true perfection of our lives.

Śrīla Prabhupādera sadā ciro-satya vāṇī
Sākṣāt Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhura nijo-jana āpani

Translation: Śrīla Prabhupāda constantly revealed the eternal truth through his divine teachings. He confirmed that you, Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja, are an eternal associate of Lord Gaurāṅga.

Gaura-vāṇī-pracār tomāra mūla-mantra-sāja
Ājker śubha-dine kṛpā kara, ohe Gurudeva, Guru Mahārāja

Translation: To preach the message of Gaurāṅga is your essential ornament and secret meditation. On this most auspicious day of your appearance, O Gurudeva, Guru Mahārāja, please bless me with just a drop of that mercy and forgive all my offenses.

Your insignificant servant,
Guṇagrāhī Gaurāṅga Dāsa
ISKCON Kolkata, India

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to you.

During my shelter process in October 2023, I didn’t have to go through any formal difficulties.

I wanted to receive dīkṣā from you, Guru Mahārāja, but someone told me that since you might not be giving dīkṣā anymore, I felt discouraged, thinking I wouldn’t have the luck of receiving dīkṣā from you.

One day, my son took me to His Grace Arunakanti Prabhuji, and he informed us that the shelter process would be happening and also that we would get to be a part of it. I was surprised and, with all devotion, took shelter.

One day, you visited the Delhi temple, and I was extremely happy to be in the same hall as you. Your divine face brought immense peace to my mind. I would have never even thought in my dreams, but this was just the beginning.

Receiving dīkṣā from you was nothing short of a miracle. After all this time, and several hindrances, on the day of the dīkṣā I was skeptical that I’d be able to receive dīkṣā from you, but all glories to His Grace Madhavkant Prabhuji, everything went smoothly. Except, you weren’t well, but you were in all our thoughts.

Since you live in Māyāpur, I thought it would be forever until I got to see you again. But with Kṛṣṇa’s mercy...

A few months later, I received a WhatsApp message—Guru Mahārāja, you were coming to Delhi for your treatment. Because of that, we would be able to celebrate your Vyāsa Pūjā in Delhi. I was about to move to Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi. We were told since the Delhi Temple was a little small for such a large gathering, the Vyāsa Pūjā was going to take place in Noida. Noida—my permanent home to be.

You came to my city, a blessing so great I can’t explain in words. I was constantly tearing up—everyone was dancing, singing, and celebrating. Despite your condition, you were blessing us all. It’s confirmed—my bond with you is something beyond the material world. Your words “Noida is Nāḍīya” will forever stay with me.

Then, you visited the Delhi Temple again in the auditorium, and I was lucky enough to be there at that time as well. A true gift. My luck couldn’t have been better.

In all of these meetings, I kept feeling like you knew me. Every time I felt like it would be the last time I got to see you, but I got to see you in unexpected ways. It’s like every time I wished to see you, you knew and my wishes were fulfilled immediately.

To further explore this sacred bond between a student and teacher, I wrote an email to you regarding my service for you, and after some time, you replied that I can opt for any sevā of my choice, which is listed on your app. Since I am from a musical background, I chose kīrtana sevā.

Then came the day I never thought would ever come. It was my birthday, and I was about to receive the best gift ever: a trip to Māyāpur. This time, I was coming to see you, Guru Mahārāja. After all this time, I was finally coming to see you. I was coming to Māyāpur. I’ll never forget the day I was at the Māyāpur temple and you entered crossing right beside me. The instant I realized it was you, I immediately laid on the floor, pranāma Gurudev. I finally got to see you in Māyāpur. Since that day and for the next week, I attended your classes at the Lotus Building. Not a little moment, not a little glance, but so many collective hours of knowledge from you. Divine intervention.

Because of your mercy, I’m writing to you from Māyāpur, my second visit. See you in class this evening.

Kindly bless me, Gurudev, so that I can do kīrtana for the Pañca-tattva's satisfaction one day.

Your servant,

Guṇamāyī Padmā Devī Mātājī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

Guru Mahārāja,

I am a weak devotee with no good qualities. My mind is uncontrolled, and my faith is not strong. Yet, despite all this, you accepted me and allowed me to be part of your family of disciples.

Your life is full of sacrifice. From the beginning, you gave up everything for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Even now, despite all challenges, you continue to serve tirelessly. You show by your example that a devotee’s life is meant for service, not for comfort. This inspires me to keep trying, no matter how difficult it gets.

Guru Mahārāja, I have not been serious in my spiritual life. I have taken many things for granted and have often failed in my commitments. I beg for your forgiveness. Please give me the strength to correct myself and become sincere in my bhakti.

I am not qualified, but I will try my best to follow your instructions and serve with whatever little ability I have.

Your insignificant servant,
Gurvinder Kaur

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, my dear Guru Mahārāja.

On the occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer this humble video presentation as a token of my deep love, gratitude, and devotion to you. I humbly seek your blessings to continue growing in my service to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, following in your footsteps with full sincerity and dedication.

This video offering is a humble attempt to express my heartfelt appreciation for your unparalleled service and your inspiring leadership in spreading the teachings of Lord Caitanya and Śrīla Prabhupāda. The video honors the sacred guru-paramparā, starting from Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, moving through Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda, and culminates in your own unparalleled contributions to ISKCON. Through this offering, I have tried to highlight the continuity of divine instructions passed down from one spiritual master to another.

I am especially overjoyed to witness your monumental achievement of initiating over 50,000 disciples, which stands as a testament to your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Your example is a beacon of devotion, humility, and dedication for all of us.

I humbly present this offering as a token of my love and gratitude. Please bless me with the strength, humility, and determination to continue my service to this glorious mission in whatever humble capacity you deem fit. I am aware that I am not qualified for anything greater, but I pray to continue improving with your blessings.

I beg your forgiveness if this video offering is not up to the standard expected. The text I have used in the video has been gathered from various ISKCON sources, and I pray that it accurately reflects the glory of the guru-paramparā and your esteemed service.

With the most sincere prayers at your holy lotus feet,

Your servant,
Hanumeśa Rāmacandra Dāsa
Sugamīnī Sītā Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Haviṣā Hlādinī
Bhakta Babu Suhās

স্মরণে গুরুদেব
৭ ই এপ্রিল 1949 , জন্ম এক দিব্যপ্রাণ ,
গর্ডন জন  এর্নেস্ট , তাতে ছিল দীপ্তি মহান।
শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের স্মরণে এলেন ইসকনে,
মেধার দীপ্তিতে জ্বলেন, নাম উঠলো জয়পতাকে ।
ব্রাউন ইউনিভার্সিটিতে ছিলেন মেধাবী ছাত্র,
তবু কৃষ্ণনামে বিলালেন জীবনের সকল শাখা - প্রশাখা মাত্র,
শ্রীগুরু প্রসাদে পেলেন সন্ন্যাসের মহান বর,
চৈতন্য ধামের লীলা স্থলে দিলেন সেবার অমর কীর্তন ,
তাঁর লিখিত অমূল্য গ্রন্থ:-
"OCEAN OF MERCY", "BHAKTI PURUṢOTTAMA", "ŚRĪ NAVADVĪPA DHĀMA MĀHATMYA", ŚRĪ GODRUM KALPAṬAVĪ",  "AMṚTA VĀṆĪ", "DAMODARA LĪLĀ", __
এসব পাঠে কৃষ্ণপ্রেমে হৃদয় হয় নতশির।
শারীরিক ব্যথা তাঁকে টলাতে পারেনি,
চৈতন্যনামে নিমগ্ন , কৃষ্ণপ্রেমে নিমজ্জিত রইলেন তিনি ।
জগৎকে শিক্ষা দিলেন , হরিনাম ছাড়া সব কিছু পরিহার ,
গুরুবাক্যে স্থির  থেকে , করেছেন প্রচার বারংবার ,
শেষ প্রার্থনা ,,
লিখতে লিখতে থেকে যায় কলম , শেষ হয় না কথা ,
তবু ভুলের ও অশেষ , হরিবল্লভী মাগে ক্ষমা ,
একটাই চাওয়া , একটাই আশা , হৃদয়ে রয় নিরবধি _
আমরণ গুরুদেবের বানী পালন করতে পারি সদা সত্যপথে রত।
    
ইতি,
আপনার অযোগ্য অধম কন্যা
হরিবল্লভী বৃন্দা দেবী দাসী।। (মেদিনীপুর, ভারত) 

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja,

I offer my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

Dear Spiritual Master,

I am so insignificant and inefficient to properly glorify you and your immense contribution to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement.

Śrīla Prabhupāda once said that you are the eternal associate of Gaura-Nitāi. Thus, you have come into this world to bestow the mercy of Nityānanda Prabhu upon fallen souls like us. My Guru Mahārāja, you are so kind and merciful that you bestowed your mercy upon me through your disciples, His Grace Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu and His Grace Jagannātha Jitendriya Prabhu. They turned my life from animalism to Vaiṣṇavism. I am so fortunate to have you as my spiritual master.

However, I am not the sincere disciple I should be. Please bless me so that I may develop a true service attitude towards the devotees and your lotus feet, by which I may become able to contribute to this glorious mission.

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.

Your humble servant,
Hariom Singh

I offer my respectful obeisances to my merciful spiritual father, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this sacred day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I am offering you my respectful homage, Guru Mahārāja.

By your mercy, Gurudeva, I am striving to follow the principles of Kṛṣṇa consciousness strictly, while also attempting to understand and fulfill some of your desires—which are, in fact, the very instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your Holiness has taken on the tremendous responsibility of continuing and expanding the mission of Lord Caitanya, and you expect your disciples to also share in this divine work.

Last year, under the guidance of my counsellor and superiors, I had the opportunity to serve by preaching to students at IIIT Surat and SVNIT Surat. This was a blissful and transformative experience. Specifically for IIIT Surat, we opened a BAce (Bhakti Academy for Cultural Education) near the college. Initially, five boys moved in, and we began nurturing them in spiritual life. Currently, we are also cultivating the next batch of first-year students—among whom five to six boys are chanting at least one to two rounds daily.

Meanwhile, as I am residing in Gandhinagar while pursuing a PhD at IIT Gandhinagar, I assist with preaching services here as well, under the guidance of the devotees from ISKCON Ahmedabad.

By your mercy, my father and one of my cousin sisters are chanting 16 rounds daily and sincerely practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I humbly seek your prayers that all my family members may soon wholeheartedly embrace the path of bhakti.

Recently, I had the immense good fortune to visit Śrīdhāma Māyāpur with some devotees from Ujjain, and by your mercy, I received some of your services there. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity, Gurudeva.

At present, I am reading one of your books, "Gaurāṅga", and have also begun Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā, after completing all twelve cantos of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam once. I pray for your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, that I may imbibe the qualities described in these sacred texts and preach them with full conviction.

You once said, “Do not commit violence, but preach. If a preacher has the knowledge and is able to assist someone to go beyond birth and death, but does nothing to help, he is committing violence to that person.” I am trying to take this instruction to heart and aspire to assist and expand preaching sincerely to fulfill your divine desire.

I had taken some vows in last year’s offering—some of which I have completed, and others I am still working on. I will update you about these soon through email.

I am always seeking your blessings and association.

I humbly beg forgiveness for any offenses I have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—toward Your Holiness and the Vaiṣṇavas. I pray to become a humble, transparent servant of Your Holiness and the paramparā.

Thank you so much, Gurudeva.

Eternally indebted,
Your fallen and unworthy disciple, praying for your mercy eternally,
Harṣavardhana Gaurāṅga dāsa
Connected to ISKCON Ujjain, India
(Writing from Gandhinagar, Gujarat)

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering to Our Beloved Gurudeva
By your aspiring servants, Harshika and Manvi (Merta City, Rajasthan)

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept our most humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace on this special occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

This is the first time we are writing to you, and our hearts are full of gratitude. Even though we are unqualified in so many ways, still, by your mercy, we have received blessings we never imagined.

Gurudeva, you are fearless in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness and never stop serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission even when facing physical challenges. Your dedication and kindness touch the hearts of so many. We feel very fortunate to have received even a small drop of your mercy.

It had always been our desire to see you in person. That desire was fulfilled by Vaishnavas mercy in October 2023, when we had your darśana for the first time at ISKCON New Rajapur Jagannath Dham, Bangalore. That moment is unforgettable for us.

Soon after that, we got the chance to visit Śrīdhāma Māyāpur in March 2024 during the Pañca Tattva Abhiṣeka. It was our first visit there, and it left a deep impact on our hearts. The most special moment came when we heard you speak in person from the rooftop of the Lotus Building. That evening changed something within us.

Until then, we had only seen you online. But by the kindness of your dear disciples His Grace Caitanya Avatari Prabhu and Her Grace Rasamayi Mataji, we were able to sit among the devotees and listen directly to Your Divine Grace. Our Māyāpur visit under their guidance was one of the most spiritually uplifting experiences of our lives.

When we visited Māyāpur again in June with our family, you were not present at the time. Still, we prayed to Śrī Pañca Tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and Lord Narasiṁha to receive your darśana. On the second last day, we received the joyful news that you had returned. Once again, by the mercy of His Grace Caitanya Avatari Prabhu and Her Grace Rasamayi Mataji, we had your darśana on the rooftop.

It was around 9 p.m., and you lovingly spoke to devotees from Minneapolis and Rajasthan. You shared how dear the Deities of Rajasthan are to you—Govinda, Gopīnātha, Madana Mohana—and your personal connection to Śrīnāthjī in Nāthdwāra. You also spoke of your desire to see Kṛṣṇa consciousness spread across Rajasthan. Hearing that filled us with inspiration and gave us a sense of direction.

Gurudeva, even after receiving so much mercy, we are aware of our many shortcomings. We often struggle with our daily sādhana like chanting 16 rounds with sincerity and waking up for Maṅgala-ārati. We also find ourselves easily distracted by material things. But when we reflect on your life and how fully and joyfully you followed Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions with heart and soul, it gives us the strength to try again and again.

Your divine grace we seek your blessings to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in our hometown, we feel inspired to serve in a very small possible way from our side, although we’re not qualified. With the association of devotees who often visit Merta, they help us and motivate us to do our Sadhna properly. Although many devotees here, including us, struggle with sādhana, your example gives us hope and determination to keep trying. We sincerely want to help bring the joy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to more hearts in Rajasthan and to play our small part in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision through your instructions. 

Though we are full of faults, we take shelter of your compassion. We want to stay close to your lotus feet and continue on this path of bhakti. Please bless us to never give up, no matter how many times we fall.

Thank you, Gurudeva, for giving us a spiritual home, a spiritual family New Rajapur Jagannath Dham and a connection to Lord Kṛṣṇa. On this Vyāsa-pūjā day, we offer you our hearts with gratitude, surrender, and a sincere desire to serve you better each day.

Please keep us always at your lotus feet.
We will remain always indebted to you for your endless mercy.

Your aspiring servants,
Harshika and Manvi
Merta City, Rajasthan
(under the care of His Grace Caitanya Avatari Prabhu and Her Grace Rasamayi Mataji)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahārāja!

Please accept my most humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Mahārāja, on this blessed day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I find myself highly unqualified to glorify you, but as it is said, one becomes purified by glorifying the Vaiṣṇavas. Therefore, I shall humbly try to put a few words together.

Mahārāja, I had the great fortune of receiving your first darśana more than thirteen years ago at Śrī Śrī Rādhā Pārthasārathi Mandir, East of Kailāśa. I was a child then, perhaps nine or ten years old, and I saw you giving a lecture in the auditorium. At that time, I wondered, “Why is this Mahārāja taking so much trouble to speak when he is not able to?”

Today, after spending sixteen years in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, I realize the profound depth of that moment. You are enduring external struggle for all of us, to set an example that bhakti can never be stopped and should never be stopped—regardless of the circumstances.

The year 2024 has been very difficult, Mahārāja, as His Holiness Gopāla Kṛṣṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja entered nitya-līlā. I was deeply touched by your kind gesture when you especially came to the Delhi temple to address the devotees there and give all of us an assurance that you are always there with us. You also created a special email ID for us—your disciples and well-wishers—to communicate with you directly.

I have been blessed with your darśana twice in 2024, again at the East of Kailāśa temple. Mahārāja, this year by your causeless mercy, I will be entering gṛhastha-āśrama along with one of your disciples—HG Priyatma Caitanya Prabhu. We will both be living in Ṛṣikeśa. Kindly bless us so that we can keep Kṛṣṇa at the center of our lives and always serve the devotees.

Please bless me, Mahārāja, so that I may accept him as a representative of the guru-paramparā in my life, serve him nicely, and never act as an obstacle in his spiritual journey.

Once again, all glories to your unwavering dedication to spreading the glories of Śrīla Prabhupāda everywhere. On this most sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava to kindly bless you with a long and healthy life, so that we may continue to receive your loving shelter and become stronger in our Kṛṣṇa consciousness, inspired by your unwavering determination.

Once again, I pray at the dust of your lotus feet to please bless us with a taste for the holy name and for sādhu-saṅga.

Your insignificant servant,
Harṣita Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj

Please accept our respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Thank you for another blissful year under your shelter, Guru Maharaj.

This year I had the opportunity to meet you personally when you came to Madurai for Guru-Ajna. I am very inspired looking at your preaching spirit, though you have so many difficulties. And you have given so many instructions on this SAFARI. Especially “how you have represented as Prabhupada’s mission is your mission,” and you have emphasized the importance of the guru and at the same time instructed us to read Prabhupada’s books and preach.

So many times you have emphasis on this sloka

  “yāre dekha, tāre kaha ‘kṛṣṇa’-upadeśa
āmāra ājñāya guru hañā tāra’ ei deśa”

I am trying my best to serve you by following your instruction to preach at ISKCON Whitefield in Bangalore. So humbly seeking your blessings to serve you more and more.

And praying to Lord Jagannath for your good health.

Your insignificant servants (Initiated),

Hemang Sacisuta Das

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj

Please accept our respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Thank you for another blissful year under your shelter, Guru Maharaj.

This year I had the opportunity to meet you personally when you came to Madurai for Guru-Ajna. I am very inspired looking at your preaching spirit, though you have so many difficulties. And you have given so many instructions on this SAFARI. Especially “how you have represented as Prabhupada’s mission is your mission,” and you have emphasized the importance of the guru and at the same time instructed us to read Prabhupada’s books and preach.

So many times you have emphasis on this sloka

  “yāre dekha, tāre kaha ‘kṛṣṇa’-upadeśa
āmāra ājñāya guru hañā tāra’ ei deśa”

I am trying my best to serve you by following your instruction to preach at ISKCON Whitefield in Bangalore. So humbly seeking your blessings to serve you more and more.

And praying to Lord Jagannath for your good health.

Your insignificant servants (Initiated),

Hemang Sacisuta Das

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Dandavat praṇāma to Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja.

I have no qualifications to glorify Guru Mahārāja. I am a fallen soul. I was not aware of hari-nāma and bhakti before receiving shelter. When I listened to the lectures of my śikṣā-guru, HG Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa dāsa Prabhujī, about Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Guru Mahārāja, it changed me completely.

It is your causeless mercy that this fallen soul—completely engrossed in material life—came to understand that the real purpose of life is to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, when I listened to and read your biography, I came to know that you are truly a messenger of the Lord, who descended into this material world to save the patita-ātmās. You are the eternal associate of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu.

On the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly admit that I have no ability to properly glorify you. Dear Guru Mahārāja, on the day of my initiation, when I met you and received blessings at your lotus feet, I cried deeply, realizing how far I had been from the shelter of spiritual life. Whatever instructions you have given, I am sincerely trying to follow—yet I fall short.

Please, shower your mercy upon me so that I may faithfully follow your instructions and serve at your lotus feet. I continually pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health and happiness so that I may always receive your guidance.

We receive your messages, and within them, immense love radiates. Despite your health challenges, you continue to chant, teach Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and guide devotees. After successfully initiating over 60,000 disciples, you are still tirelessly spreading hari-nāma and bringing countless fallen souls to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I offer heartfelt prayers at the lotus feet of Lord Jagannātha for your good health and spiritual happiness. Kindly bestow your blessings and mercy upon me, so that I may remain forever your servant, devoted to you and Gaurāṅga, and surrendered to your divine guidance.


Your humble servant,
Hemarūpa Sācīsuta dāsa

My most respected Gurumahārāja and Spiritual Master,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 my respectful obeisance unto the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to you. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

My Dear Father,

It is a very rare privilege and an honour to be able to write an offering unto the most elevated and merciful person on this planet. I don’t even have enough qualification to address you, then what to speak about writing to you. Whatever I may write is very insignificant, for the sevā that you are doing for Śrīla Prabhupāda is of paramount importance, despite your health condition. You’re truly inspiring me to take up more and more sevā.

My most beloved Gurumahārāja,

You are a living example for every sincere disciple, only that I’m not sincere enough and have an earnest desire to be more so, with each passing day. You have taught us so many lessons through your living. But I find it so very difficult to learn and follow you, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me and give me enough intelligence to come out of my ignorance.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurumahārāja. By your mercy, myself and my prabhu have got the opportunity to read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-caritāmṛta along with devotees.

Because of your causeless mercy only, we have got our grandchild Jishnu for our daughter Jayasrī Ānandamayī devī dāsī and Ānanda-sindhu Jagannātha dāsa. We beg you for your causeless mercy to be bestowed upon us, Gurumahārāja. By your mercy, may every one of us serve you eternally. We wish our son, Bhakta Sanjīv, who is your aspiring devotee, should get your shelter very soon, Mahārāja.

By your causeless mercy, my father Rāmamūrti and my mother Tirupurasundarī have got shelter under your lotus feet.

By your mercy, I am reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, and I wish to come out of my anarthas. Please bless us all to associate with and serve the Vaiṣṇavas and receive their benedictions.

By your mercy, we have a children's class and a few children are learning Bhagavad-gītā ślokas. Please bless us, Gurumahārāja, that we should bring more and more conditioned souls to your lotus feet. By bringing more souls, we also get a little purification.

We don’t have any qualifications or qualities to speak or preach to bring others into Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Only because of your mercy can we do this, Gurumahārāja.

Our desire is that we want to serve you eternally, Gurumahārāja. Please fulfill our desire.

My father has fallen down and is bedridden. Please bless my father and mother to remember Kṛṣṇa, chant the holy name, and engage in devotional service.

Our sincere desire is that my prabhu Rāmarūpa Gaura dāsa, my son Sanjīv, my son-in-law Ānanda-sindhu Jagannātha dāsa, daughter Jayasrī Ānandamayī devī dāsī, and grandchild Jishnu—all should engage in your service eternally.

Our desire is that my sister Durgālakṣmī and her husband Rāman should get shelter under your lotus feet soon, Guru Mahārāja.

We should do devotional service and serve your lotus feet eternally.

Koṭi koṭi respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Your daughter,
Hemasundarī Gaurāṅgī devī dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāms, Guru Mahārāja. Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I am not a worthy person to offer glorification, but I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve under your grace. For the last 8–9 years, I have been engaged in Kṛṣṇa's service, though not fully able to fulfill my duties properly. However, since last year, I have been striving harder to serve Lord Kṛṣṇa sincerely under His grace, through Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Dāsa.

You are the most humble and dedicated servant of Kṛṣṇa I have ever seen in my life. I desire to come under your shelter so that I may serve better. Please bestow your mercy upon me.

His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja ki jaya!
Jagat-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!

Your servant,
Himāṁśu

Hare Kṛṣṇa

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to your auspicious 76th appearance day!
All glories to Jagat Guru Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you and Gauraṅga!

vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

Your appearance day is most divine and auspicious. What can be more important in this life than celebrating my spiritual master's appearance day? How can a finite soul like me explain your infinite pastimes? This fool knows that without you, there is no spiritual life in this birth. By the mercy of His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, His Grace Gaurāṅga Kidhore Prabhu, and all the devotees, my life has changed. However, I am still under the clutches of māyā, so I am begging for your mercy.

I am such a fallen and conditioned soul that I do not qualify to sing your glories.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may serve you more and more. I am sincerely praying to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always keep you under His divine protection and in good health. Kindly forgive me for whatever offenses I have committed unto your lotus feet.

Your humble servant,
Hiraṇyagarbha Govinda Dāsa

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Please accept my humble obeisances on this auspicious day. I offer my gratitude at your lotus feet.

Mahārāja, I read your biography and feel very excited—what a great soul you are, serving your Guru so intensely. Really, it is unbelievable! This is only possible because you are an eternal associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

My status is that I am seeking initiation from you and want to serve you wholeheartedly. Please bless me so that I can do something for you.

Gurudeva,
kṛpā-bindu diyā, koro ei dāse
triṇāpekṣā ati hīna

Your servant,
Indrani Chaudhuri

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā divine appearance day!

On this sacred occasion, we celebrate not just a date, but a divine legacy—your glorious life of unwavering service to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. You are a living embodiment of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s compassion, carrying the torch of his mission to every heart, every soul, and every land.

Your tireless preaching, despite all physical challenges, shines as a testament to your unbreakable faith. Like an eternal river, your mercy flows unstoppably, nourishing the dry hearts of conditioned souls, reviving them with the nectar of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your life is the very definition of surrender, a masterpiece of devotion painted with the colors of humility, patience, and pure love.

Your words awaken the sleeping souls, your actions teach devotion beyond the realm of philosophy, and your presence alone is a blessing beyond measure. Each step you take is a pilgrimage, each word you speak is a scripture, and each moment you dedicate is a treasure for generations to come.

On this auspicious day, I bow at your lotus feet and pray for just a drop of your dedication, a speck of your sincerity, and the fortune to serve in your divine mission. May Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda empower you endlessly, keeping you in the best health so you may continue showering the world with your limitless compassion.

Your most insignificant servant,
Īśān Thākurā dāsa (Well-wisher)
Śrī Gopīnātha Gauḍīya Maṭha
Disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Bibudha Bodhāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja
Kolkata, India

Dear spiritual father,

Please accept my obeisances. Koṭi-koṭi praṇāma.

Still, I have not received dīkṣā from you; I have not even received caraṇa-āśraya.
On Śrīla Prabhupāda’s appearance day, I received the aspiration (ākaṅkṣā) for your lotus feet. You know I am the only one following this devotional path in my home, so until now it has not been possible to receive dīkṣā. But by your and Gaurāṅga’s mercy, one day it will be possible.

Yes, I have not received dīkṣā, but I know that the moment I accepted you as my dīkṣā-guru (spiritual father), you accepted me as your spiritual daughter.

Please give me your mercy so that I may develop on this path of bhakti in such a way that you will never feel misery in accepting me as your spiritual daughter.

Śrīla Gurumahārāja, I want you to always stay with me. I always make mistakes. I don’t know anything. I hurt others all the time. So please scold me.

I want to serve you. Please, please, please give me your service. Give me the opportunity to serve you and the Vaiṣṇavas.

Your servant,
Iśā Adhikārī
Raniganj, Āsansol

Dear Spiritual Father,

With deepest respect, many prayers, and heartfelt love for my Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my obeisances—koṭi-koṭi praṇāma at your divine lotus feet.

Though I have not yet received dīkṣā from you, nor formal caraṇāśraya, on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s appearance day I received the desire for your shelter in my heart (caraṇ-ākāṅkṣā). I am the only one practicing this path of devotion in my home, and thus, externally it may not have been possible to receive dīkṣā yet. But I know that one day, by your mercy and the mercy of Śrī Gaurāṅga, it will be possible.

Even though I have not formally received dīkṣā, I know that the moment I accepted you in my heart as my dīkṣā-guru—my spiritual father—you accepted me as your spiritual daughter.

Please bless me so that I may develop my bhakti in such a pure and sincere way that you will never feel any regret in accepting me as your spiritual daughter.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I want you to always stay with me. I make so many mistakes. I don’t know anything. I often hurt others, knowingly or unknowingly—so please, scold me. Correct me.

All I want is to serve you, Guru Mahārāja. Please, please, please—give me your service. Give me the opportunity to serve you and the Vaiṣṇavas.

I am begging for your mercy.

Your aspiring servant and spiritual daughter,

Isha Adhikari

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনীতি নামিনে।
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে।।

জয় জগদগুরু শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয়। জয় পতিতপাবন গুরুমহারাজের জয়।

আমি জানি আমি অতি মূর্খ। জ্ঞান নেই, বুদ্ধি নেই, ভক্তি নেই - আমার কোন শক্তি নেই আপনার মতো একজন মহাত্মার মহিমা কীর্তন করার। কেবল আপনার কৃপাতেই আপনার গুণমহিমা কীর্তন করার দুঃসাধ্য কার্য সম্পাদন করার প্রয়াস করছি মাত্র।

হে পরমদয়ালু পিতা,

আমি নিশ্চিতরূপে বলতে পারি যে আপনি আমার সবচেয়ে বড় শুভাকাঙ্ক্ষী। কারণ আমি এত বড় পাপী, অপরাধী, পতিত, মূর্খ, অবাধ্য, ভক্তিহীন এবং সকল অযোগ্যতার বিশেষণে ভূষিত তারপরেও আপনি আমায় ত্যাগ না করে আপনার উষ্ণ ভালোবাসা ও পরম স্নেহে আমায় আগলে রেখেছেন। আমার সকল অযোগ্যতা ও মূর্খতা সত্বেও আপনার এই দয়ার্দ্র স্নেহ ও ভালোবাসা তা কেবলই আপনার নিষ্কপট, নির্ঝঞ্ঝাট এবং অকৃপণ করুণার বহিঃপ্রকাশ। আপনার এই উদার ও অকৃত্রিম করুণা থেকে বঞ্চিত হলে আমি নিঃসন্দেহে মহাকালের অতল গহ্বরে হারিয়ে যেতাম। এইজন্য আমি আপনার শ্রীচরণযুগলের প্রতি অনন্তকালের জন্য ঋণী।আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে আমি আপনার কাছে কেবল এই মিনতি করি যে আপনার এই স্নেহাশিস যেন আমায় জন্মে জন্মান্তুরে আপনার শ্রীচরণকমলের দাসানুদাসদের সেবা করার সৌভাগ্য প্রদান করে। হে পতিতপাবন গুরুমহারাজ, আমার সকল অযোগ্যতা কেবল আমারই পূর্বকৃত পাপের ফল। আর আমার যদি কোন যোগ্যতা থেকে থাকে তা কেবল আপনারই করুণা। আপনি কৃপাপূর্বক আপনার এই অধম ও পতিত সন্তানকে আপনার শ্রীচরণকমলের ধূলিকণা হিসেবে গ্রহণ করুন। কৃপা করে আমায় আর্শিবাদ করুন আমি যেন শ্রীশ্রীরাধামাধব, শ্রীশ্রীপঞ্চতত্ত্ব, শ্রীশ্রীপ্রহ্লাদনৃসিংহ, শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ, গুরুপরম্পারার প্রেমময়ী নিত্যসেবার যোগ্যতা অর্জন করতে পারি। পবিত্র শ্রীহরিনামে আমার যেন রুচি জন্মায় এবং সেবা করে শ্রীকৃষ্ণের প্রীতিবিধান করতে পারি।

পতিতপাবন গুরুমহারাজের শুভ ৭৬তম ব্যাসপূজা জয়যুক্ত হোক।

ঈশ্বরপুরী সেবক দাস (দীক্ষা)

শ্রীমায়াপুর, ভারত

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!

Every year at least once you kindly give us this opportunity to meditate upon you and your divine qualities. People like me, who are so self-engrossed, hardly acknowledge the mercy of their guru in their lives. So today, I need your and the guru-paramparā’s mercy to become a little selfless and reflective on you. 

Once I remember His Holiness Bhakti Vijaya Bhāgavat Swami Mahārāja said that to know what is going on in your heart, we need to hear your Saturday Bhāgavatam class. I took that message seriously and have noticed that you keep stressing several points regularly in class—e.g., guiding and caring for the visitors to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, becoming a paramahaṁsa while being a gṛhastha, raising children as ācāryas, and many more. 

Also, on your Jayapatākā Swami App, you update your activities daily, and those updates amaze me—how you never waste your time. Better to say, you do not reserve any time for māyā; you simply engage yourself in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s and Kṛṣṇa’s service. Even while your dialysis is going on, you utilize that time—either in speech therapy or correspondence. Further, you are doing the Bhaktivedānta course and giving assessments on that, which is not required for you to do, as you are already the knower of the Absolute Truth. I wonder sometimes—to what extent do you go to motivate and inspire us to take up this Kṛṣṇa consciousness seriously?

In spite of your poor health and tiring schedule, you regularly give Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class, where the devotees relish your class and are able to witness your love and ecstasy for your dearmost Lord Caitanya. 

On this most auspicious day, I humbly pray at your lotus feet to give me some drop of mercy so that my heart becomes grateful to your magnanimous personality, your contribution in my life may get the highest acknowledgement, and I may someday be able to reciprocate with your love and fulfill your desire for me.

In a few days, by your blessings, we are welcoming a child. I pray for that soul also—that he or she may remain always faithful to Śrīla Prabhupāda and carry forward this mission of Lord Caitanya. I also seek your mercy so that my husband and I may become more and more Kṛṣṇa conscious day by day and set an example for the child and for society.

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Gaurāṅgaaaa!

Your spiritual daughter,
Īśvarī Lalitā devī dāsī
Pune, India (Dīkṣā disciple)

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.   

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

गुरु महाराज आपको 76  प्राकट्य दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।      
मैं आपके चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करता हूं कि आपने मुझ जैसे पतित जीव को अपने चरणों में शरण दी मेरा जीवन एक कीचड़ में रेंगते हुए कीड़े के समान था आपने उसे रेंगते हुए कीड़े को  पवित्र पतित पवन हरि नाम प्रदान किया जिसकी मैं योग्य नहीं था फिर भी आपने अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा प्रदान की 

आपके जीवन से  हमें शिक्षा मिली हैं कि शिष्य को किस तरह से अपना जीवन जीना चाहिए आप एक उदाहरणार्थ गुरु  हैं  आपने अपने पूरे जीवन को अपने गुरु के आदेश निर्देशों को   पालन करते-करते जिया है वैष्णव द्वारा बताया गया कि गुरु का मतलब होता है अंधकार से प्रकाश की तरह ले जाना यह बात एकदम सत्य है मेरे जीवन में जब-जब कष्ट आता है तब तक मैं आपके सामने प्रार्थना करता हूं और मेरे जीवन में अंधकार समाप्त होने लगता है  आप हमेशा मेरी ऊंगली  पकड़े मुझे अंधकार से बाहर निकलते प्रतीत होते हैं यह मेरा कई बार का अनुभव है आप अपने शिष्यों से बहुत प्रेम करते तथा देखरेख करते हो   गुरु महाराज आप निरंतर कृष्ण भावनामृत के प्रचार प्रसार के लिए नए-नए तरीके ढूंढते रहते हैं जिस तरह आपने कॉविड लॉकडाउन के समय  zoom ऑनलाइन तरीका प्रदान किया  जिस माध्यम से भक्तों का  संग प्रदान हो सका ,आप शारीरिक  परेशानियां /शारीरिक अक्षमताओं के होने के कारण भी आप  देश विदेश में कृष्णभावनामृत का प्रसार प्रसार करते रहते हो गुरु महाराज आप जिस तरह अपने गुरु के वचनों को पूरा करने के लिए दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ हैं आप कृष्णभावनामृत के विजयपताका हो किंतु गुरुमहाराज कृपया कर इस बद्ध जीव को क्षमा करें कि मेरे अंदर कोई भी शरणागति नहीं आ पा रही है मेरी अभी भी   इंद्र तृप्ति करने की तथा भौतिक चीजों में काफी आशक्ति है जिस कारण मैं बारंबार  भक्ति में गिरता जा रहा हूं गुरु महाराज आप ही के चरण कमल द्वारा मेरा उद्धार हो सकता है हालांकि मेरी इच्छा है कि मैं आपकी तथा वैष्णव की सेवा करूं मेरे अंदर वैष्णव के प्रति शरणागति आए मैं भी गुरु और गौरांग के इस मिशन में एक छोटा कंकर बन सकूं ऐसा आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें । 

मैं भक्ति विघ्न विनाशक नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं।कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे हम जैसे पतित जीवो पर आपनी अहैतुकी कृपा  प्रदान करते  रहें।

आपका तुच्छ किकंर दास

जगदीश जितेन्द्रिय दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurumahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma at Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to You.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear beloved Gurumahārāja,

I know nothing about you. Trying to glorify you is like trying to show a dim lamp to the bright sun. You are completely surrendered to the mission of Lord Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I have come to understand that the relationship between the spiritual master and the disciple is eternal. Although at one point I was confused and considered taking shelter from other spiritual masters, I have now realized it was your merciful shelter that was always waiting for me. Even after my initiation, I wasn’t fully aware of your divine qualities or how to properly serve you. It is only by the mercy and guidance of my śikṣā-guru, H.G. Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, that I have begun to understand your glories and aspire for your service.

Once I heard your lecture where you said we should not beg life from doctors, but rather let the Lord’s plan unfold upon us. That moment inspired me deeply. Yet in the very next moment, I remembered how you live only to deliver the fallen souls and to spread the Hare Kṛṣṇa mission. This is perfectly in line with Kṛṣṇa’s instruction in Bhagavad-gītā 4.18, revealing the principle of akarma in karma.

Here are just a few of the countless divine qualities that make you so special:

  1. You are supremely merciful, tolerant, and never agitated—no matter the situation.

  2. You are patita-pāvana, accepting every soul who comes to you, regardless of background.

  3. You are the senāpati-bhakta of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

  4. You are always victorious, never defeated.

  5. You’ve spread Śrīla Prabhupāda’s message through Bhakti-vṛkṣa, Nāma-haṭṭa, safaris, Food for Life, and many other dynamic initiatives.

  6. You developed the kingdom of God—Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma.

  7. You have made Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s dream come true through the TOVP project.

  8. You protected ISKCON Māyāpur from severe local attacks by leading 25,000 devotees to march to Cand Kāzī’s samādhi.

  9. You taught local villagers proper farming methods and humbly learned Bengali from them.

  10. You are the senior-most sannyāsī, dedicating every moment of your life to preaching despite immense physical challenges—proving that bodily limitations are no barrier in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

  11. You are actively establishing the lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga—a mission dear to Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.

  12. You personally connect with each and every disciple, sending heartfelt spiritual messages, blessings, and well-wishes.

And so many more...

I pray at the lotus feet of Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Gaura-Nitāi, for the fulfillment of all your desires.

Please bless me with your mercy, so that I may serve you according to your desire.


Your insignificant and humble servant,
Jaganmitra Jagannātha dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories unto your divine lotus feet.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my respectful obeisances at the dust of your saṅkīrtana lotus feet.

Śrīla Prabhupāda once said that you are an eternal associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu—you will preach in Bengali and develop Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. Guru Mahārāja, I am very fortunate that you have accepted me as your disciple here in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma on the 29th of December, 2024.

Unparalleled Dedication and Service

Guru Mahārāja, you are a beacon of selfless service and divine inspiration. Despite innumerable challenges, you have tirelessly preached the glories of the holy name, built vibrant spiritual communities, and guided countless devotees along the path of bhakti. Your unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission is a testament to your deep faith and full surrender.

Spreading the Mission of Lord Caitanya

You have played a vital role in expanding the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement across the globe. Through your dynamic leadership and empowered preaching, thousands of devotees have found shelter at Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lotus feet. Your extraordinary contributions to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), congregational development, and book distribution have significantly fortified ISKCON’s foundation.

This is my first Vyāsa-pūjā offering to you, Guru Mahārāja.

Last year, by your causeless mercy, you accepted this fallen soul as your disciple by bestowing first initiation upon me and giving me the spiritual name Jagannātha Jayanta Dāsa. I am not worthy of such mercy, but by the blessings of Nityānanda Prabhu, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and yourself, you have still accepted me.

Struggling, Yet Aspiring to Serve

Guru Mahārāja, I admit that I am falling behind in following your instructions and performing my devotional service sincerely. I cannot fulfill your instructions completely, just as you were so perfectly dedicated to the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

When I first met you in Bangalore, at Śrī Narasiṁha Giridhārī Mandira, you instructed the devotees there to make Bangalore the first Kṛṣṇa conscious city in the world. I do not know how much I will be able to contribute, but I pray for your blessings so I may at least begin that mission.

guru-mukha-padma-vākya, cittete koriyā aikya
ār nā koriho mane āśā
śrī-guru-caraṇe rati, ei se uttama-gati
je prasāde pūre sarva āśā

I seek your merciful blessings, Gurudeva. Please bless this dull-headed, fallen soul so I may at least try to fulfill your instructions and practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness more sincerely, as you have instructed us.

I am sure I cannot perfectly fulfill your instructions as you did with Śrīla Prabhupāda’s orders, but I pray that even a dust particle from your lotus feet may give me the strength to carry out some part of your instructions, by your mercy.

I also pray at the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Lakṣmī-Narasiṁhadeva, Gandharvikā-Giridhārī, and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for your health and strength, so you may continue fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Seeking Mercy and Forgiveness

I beg you for your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, and humbly ask for forgiveness if I have committed any Vaiṣṇava-aparādha, guru-aparādha, or any offense in the above Vyāsa-pūjā offering.


Your humble servant,
Jagannātha Jayanta Dāsa
(Śrī Narasiṁha Giridhārī Mandira, Bangalore)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!
Please accept our humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

It is a great pleasure that the whole world is celebrating your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā. It is a great privilege for a disciple to glorify his Guru Mahārāja. This world is full of darkness, and we did not know how to overcome the real problems of human life—janma, mṛtyu, jarā, and vyādhi—but by your causeless mercy, our lives have been illuminated with the hope that in this life, or after this life, we may attain liberation.

You are the foremost example of how to serve one’s guru. As the Vaiṣṇava song states, "guru-mukha-padma-vākya, cittete koriyā aikya," you have perfectly demonstrated this by fulfilling every single word of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions—building the glorious and grand TOVP, making thousands of disciples, and preaching all over the world. I am fully confident that all the demigods are assisting you in your divine mission.

You have given immense spiritual treasures to your disciples, such as:

  • Śrī-Vigraha Sevā

  • Chanting of the Holy Name

  • Unlimited Spiritual Festivals

  • Śrīdhāma Sevā

  • Association of Vaiṣṇavas

  • All Spiritual Scriptures

  • Enlightening Lectures

  • Spiritual Realizations

  • The Four Regulative Principles

  • Harināma Initiation

  • Wonderful Temples

  • Guru-paramparā, directly descending from Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s unlimited mercy

We do not possess even a single quality that qualifies us to glorify you, but by the causeless mercy of your pure disciples, His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu and Her Grace Rāsa-līlā Mātājī, we had the great fortune of meeting you. You have mercifully accepted us as your servants, and we desire to serve you life after life. However, due to our misfortune, we lack the true service attitude required to serve you and your beloved associates.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so that we may become your loving children, whom you can wholeheartedly accept. Please bestow your blessings upon us by saying:

"kṛṣṇe matir astu"

We beg for your forgiveness for the innumerable offenses we may have committed at your divine lotus feet.

We also pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to always keep you healthy, joyful, and enthusiastic—just as you always are!

Your insignificant servants,
Jagannātha Jitendriye Dāsa
Cāruhasinī Kamalā Devī Dāsī

 

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గురు మహారాజ,

ఈరోజున గౌరాంగ మహాప్రభూ మా అందరినీ ఉద్ధరించడానికి ఆయన కరుణా విస్తరణ అయిన శ్రీల ప్రభూపాదుల వారిని సేవించడానికి మిమ్మల్ని ఇక్కడకు పంపించారు.మేము స్వయంగా, గౌరాంగా,నిత్యానంద దయను చూడకపోయినా ,మీ కరుణ,క్షమా హృదయాన్ని చూసినప్పుడు నితాయి - గౌరాంగ పట్ల మరింత విశ్వాసాన్ని ఇస్తున్నాయి.మీరు ప్రవచనం చెప్పేటప్పుడు నిత్యానంద!!గౌరాంగా!! అని చెప్పినప్పుడు నిజంగా నాకు వారితో శాశ్వత సంబందం ఉంది అనే అవగాహన వస్తుంది.

నిత్యానంద!!గౌరాంగా!! నిత్యానంద!!గౌరాంగా!! అని మీరు కీర్తించినప్పుడల్లా ఆధ్యాత్మిక ప్రపంచానికి దగ్గర ఉన్న అనుభూతి కలుగుతుంది.మళ్ళీ మళ్ళీ మీ ముఖతా నిత్యానంద!!గౌరాంగా!! మహిమలు వినాలి అనిపిస్తుంది. ఆ లీలను స్వయంగా మీరు చూస్తూ వర్ణిస్తున్నట్టు మీ ప్రవచనాలు ఉంటాయి.మిమ్మల్ని చూసిన ప్రతీ ఒక్కరికీ నీతాయి - గౌర పట్ల విశ్వాసం కలుగుతుంది.అది మా గురు దేవుడి యొక్క కీర్తి.మాధవ మాసం సందేశంలో మీరు ఎవరైతే మాయా ప్రభావం వలన 16 మాలలు జపం చేయరో,4 నియమాలు పాటించరో వారిని క్షమించమని నితాయి - గౌర లను ,కృష్ణుడికి ప్రార్థిస్తాను అని చెప్పారు.అది చదవగానే ఇంతటి క్షమా గుణం ,కరుణ కేవలం గురు దేవుడికే సాధ్యం అవుతుంది అని నా హృదయం వినయంగా ద్రవించింది.మీ కరుణ నుండి తప్పించుకోడానికి బద్దజీవుడికి అంత సులభమైన విషయం కాదు.ఇంకా,ఇంకా సులభంగా ,ఉచితంగా మీరు అత్యంత విలువైన గౌర నితాయిల ప్రేమను మీరు అందిస్తారు.మీ ఆలోచనలు, సేవలు ,ఉపాయాల వలన ఇస్కాన్ ఎంతో వృద్ధి చెందినా మా అందరి ఆలోచనలు భక్తిని ప్రచారం చేయడానికి తెలియజేయండి అని మీరు అడిగినప్పుడు మీరు గురువు స్థాయిలో ఉన్నా ఎంత వినయంగా ఉన్నారు అనిపించింది.

శ్రీల ప్రభూపాదుల సేవ కోసమే మీరు ఈ భూగ్రహం పైన ఎన్నో అవాంతరాలను ఎదుర్కుంటున్నారు!అది చాలా స్ఫూర్తిని ఇస్తుంది.దయచేసి నేను అనర్థాలను విస్మరించి,శుద్ధ భక్తి సాధన మరియు శ్రద్ధగా హరినామ జపం చేయాలి అని నన్ను ఆశీర్వదించండి గురు మహారాజ!! 

మీ సేవకురాలు,

జగత్తారిణి విశాఖ దేవి దాసి.

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma,
Gurumahārāja.
Please accept my prostrate obeisances.

Your presence in our life is a precious gift, touching our lives in ways words can't describe.
Your dedication towards Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission is a driving force for us.

Whenever I look up to you, I see Śrīla Prabhupāda's victory flag waving. This takes me back to the first time I got the opportunity to serve your brahmacārīs. You're not only just a gentle giant but a gentle breeze of spirituality...

I'm fallen. I have no qualification. Your divine mercy is all that I'm made of.

Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's lyrics resonate deeply with me:
"Kṛṣṇa is yours, you have the power to give Him to me. I'm simply your servant running behind you shouting, 'Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!'”
—as if they were written about my own experience with you.

Your soul has wings—it has flown above the storm of physical pain to a higher plane of spiritual platform.

Please bless me in a way I can serve you.
May your divine presence forever guide me.

His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja kī jaya!!!

My Dearest Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma. All glories to your most auspicious Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja.

I feel extremely fortunate to have you as my spiritual uncle. I can’t imagine navigating the roller coaster of life without your blessings. Thank you for revealing your presence to me in every situation. Your divine presence gives me so much strength and assurance.

Please keep me in your prayers, and always keep me in the safest and warmest shelter of your lotus feet.

Your niece,
Jānhvī Mādhavanī
Pune, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Wish you a very happy appearance day, Guru Mahārāja! I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect you from all danger and keep you healthy and joyful always.

Guru Mahārāja, despite so many difficulties, you are trying in all possible ways to help us make our human lives successful and go back home, back to Godhead. I feel very fortunate to have you as my spiritual father. Your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda is truly inspiring. It makes me reflect on how I, too, can become dedicated to you, Guru Mahārāja. I feel blessed to have your association and relish hearing Caitanya-kathā every day. The question-and-answer sessions are especially beneficial. Please keep showering your mercy upon us always.

Guru Mahārāja, you mercifully accepted me and gave me second initiation in Kolkata on July 9, 2024. I am deeply grateful to you. By your inspiration, I have joined the Bhakti-vaibhava course. Please bless me so that I may study it seriously and sincerely. Along with a group of five to six Māta-jīs, we are reading and trying to understand Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Please bless our group, Guru Mahārāja.

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, please forgive me if I have committed any offense and kindly bless me.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for everything! I deeply respect you.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

Gaurāṅga! Nityānanda!

Haribol!

Your spiritual daughter,
Jatilā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī
ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai

To My Dearest Spiritual Father,

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you!

I am eternally grateful to be celebrating another glorious Vyāsa-pūjā with you this year in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

I beg at your divine lotus feet that I can be a simple and humble devotee. I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁha that I may receive śuddha-nāma for your pleasure and service.

My Divine Spiritual Father, you have given me so much and continue to nourish my spiritual life with so much love and care. Every day I thank Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu that a fallen soul like me is allowed to have your continuous association in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

You are my prāṇa-dhana, and you give my life purpose. Honestly, I am not sure how I would breathe and live without you. You are my everything, and I pray my love and attachment to you can grow even deeper this year.

This year I pray for spiritual maturity so that I may receive pure, unalloyed, uninterrupted, and unmotivated devotional service, and be able to serve you better.

I want to follow in your footsteps and have a pure and beautiful heart full of love. Please bless me on your auspicious day that I can make sincere spiritual advancement. Please bless me that I may love and serve you with all of my heart. I am hankering for prema, please have mercy on me.

I am wishing you a very auspicious and beautiful 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava full of love! Thank you for everything.

With love from your spiritual daughter,
Jayadā Hāriṇī Dāsī (JPS)
Brahman-initiated disciple
Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, India

அன்பார்ந்த குருமஹாராஜர்,

என்னை போன்ற வீழ்ந்து கிடக்கிற தாழ்ந்த ஆத்மாக்களுக்கு, இது ஒரு மறுபிறவி. உங்கள் JPS கேர் டேக்கர் மூலமாக எனக்கு சப்போர்ட் வந்தது.

எதற்காக நான் பிறந்திருக்கிறேன்? என்னோட பிறப்பின் நோக்கம் என்ன? என்ற கேள்விகளுக்கெல்லாம் விளக்கம் கிடைத்தது. எனக்கு என்ன நடக்கிறதோ அதைப் போலவே இன்னும் கீழே கிடக்கிற பாவப்பட்ட ஆத்மாக்களுக்கு, நீங்கள் ஒரு பெரிய சேவை செய்கிறீர்கள்.

எல்லா மக்களுக்குமான சேவையை, இந்த வயதிலும் நீங்கள் எவ்வளவு கஷ்டப்படுகிறீர்கள் என்பதைப் பார்க்கும்போது, கொடுத்த வாக்கிற்காக உடம்பையே பொருட்படுத்தாமல், உங்கள் குருவுக்கு கொடுத்த வாக்கை காப்பாற்ற முயற்சி செய்கிறீர்கள். இந்த உடல்நிலை கூட ஒத்துழைக்காத நேரத்தில், உங்களது சாதனைகளை தவறாமல் செய்து, அனைவருக்கும் முன்னுதாரணமாக இருந்துவிட்டீர்கள்.

உங்களைப் பற்றி பேசுவதற்கோ, உங்கள் முன்னிலையில் ஏதும் சொல்லுவதற்கோ எனக்கு எந்த தகுதியும் இல்லை. ஆனாலும், நீங்கள் எனக்குக் கொடுத்த மறுவாழ்வுக்கு கைமாறாக ஏதும் செய்ய முடியாமல் இருப்பது என் இதயத்தில் வேதனையை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது.

அதனால், இந்த சந்தர்ப்பத்தை பயன்படுத்தி, இந்தக் கடிதத்தை உங்களுக்கு சமர்ப்பிக்கிறேன், குருமஹாராஜர்.

கிருஷ்ணர் உங்களுக்கு பூர்ண ஆயுளையும், நல்ல உடல் ஆரோக்கியத்தையும் தர வேண்டும் என நான் பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன், மஹாராஜர்.

என்னைப் போல கீழே கிடக்கிற ஆத்மாக்களை நீங்கள் அதிகம் தூக்கி வைத்திருக்க வேண்டும்.

நான் சந்திக்கும் எல்லோரிடமும் பகவான் நாமத்தை சொல்கிறேன், ஆனால் யாருக்கும் பகவான்மீது நம்பிக்கை வரவில்லை.

அதைப் பார்க்கும் போது மிகவும் வேதனையாக இருக்கிறது. எல்லோரும் தங்களது பிறப்பின் நோக்கத்தை அறியாமல் இங்கே இப்படி கஷ்டப்படுகிறார்கள் என்ற எண்ணம் வருகின்றது.

எனக்கு பிரீச்சிங் பண்ண வேண்டும் என்ற பேராசை இருக்கிறது, குருமஹாராஜர்.

எல்லா ஆத்மாக்களுக்கும் ஒரு சாட்சியாக இருந்து, பகவானுக்கும் உங்களுக்கும் சேவை செய்ய வேண்டும்.

அந்த ஆத்மாக்களை பகவானின் பாதத்தில் சேர்க்க வேண்டும். கிருஷ்ண பக்தியில் நாம் மென்மேலாக வளர வேண்டும்.
என்னுடைய சாதனைகளை ஒழுங்காக செய்ய வேண்டும்.

இப்படி பாவப்பட்ட ஆத்மாக்களுக்கு (என்னைப் போல) பகவானைப் பற்றிய ஞானத்தை சொல்வதற்கு, என் வார்த்தைகளை சக்திவாய்ந்ததாக மாற்ற, உங்களது கருணையும், வாழ்த்துக்களும் வேண்டும், மகாராஜ்.

உங்களிடம் வரத் தகுதி எனக்கு இல்லை.

மனதளவில் மிகவும் நெகிழ்ந்து, உங்களுடைய பாதங்களில் விழுந்து வணங்குகிறேன், மஹாராஜர்.

உங்களைத் தொடரவும், உங்கள் பக்கத்தில் வரவும் எனக்கு அருகதையில்லாத, கீழ்தரமான பாவி தான் நான்.

உங்கள் கையால் initiation (தீட்சை) பெற வேண்டும் என்பதே எனது விருப்பம்.
ஆனால் நான் இன்னும் shelter கூட எடுத்துக்கொள்ளவில்லை.
ஆனால் ஏதோ, உங்களிடம் நன்றியைச் சொல்வதற்கான பாக்கியத்தை கிருஷ்ணர் எனக்குக் கொடுத்திருக்கிறார்.

அவருடைய காரணமற்ற கருணை இல்லையென்றால்,
ஸ்ரீல பிரபுபாதரின் கருணை இல்லையென்றால்,
உங்களுடைய காரணமற்ற கருணை இல்லையென்றால் –
இந்த ஆத்மா எப்போதோ இந்த உடம்பை விட்டே போயிருப்பேன், மகாராஜ்.

அதற்காக கோடிக்கணக்கான நன்றிகள், மஹாராஜர்.

என்னுடைய வார்த்தைகளில் ஏதாவது தவறு இருந்தால், தயவு செய்து மன்னித்துவிடுங்கள், மகாராஜ்.

கிருஷ்ண பக்தியில் வளர்வதற்காக,
உங்களுடைய ஆசீர்வாதங்களும்,
உங்களுடைய பிரார்த்தனைகளும் எனக்கு தேவை, மஹாராஜர்.

எனக்காக பிரார்த்தனை பண்ணிக்கொங்க, மஹாராஜர்.

இப்படிக்கு,
உங்கள் அடிமை,
ஜெயந்தி கணேசன்

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Gurudeva,

A fallen soul like me cannot begin to describe your glories or comprehend the immense effort you have put forth in serving your dear Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I truly do not know how I can ever express my gratitude or repay the endless debt I owe to your lotus feet. You have kindly given me an unimaginable new life, and for that, I am forever indebted.

I feel immensely blessed to have this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude and love for you.

We are facing difficulties in balancing relationships while at the same time trying to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to our near and dear ones. In this struggle, we seek your blessings so that we may sincerely follow our sādhana, practice what we preach, and then preach effectively—thus inspiring our family members toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I pray for your mercy and blessings so that I may overcome my anarthas and fully dedicate myself to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness unconditionally and consistently.

Kindly bless me and my family so that we may progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness eternally by serving your lotus feet.

Please forgive me, Mahārāja, if I have made any mistakes.

Your humble servant,
Jayanthi Ganesan

(Bangalore)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to you on your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day!

Guru Mahārāja, I feel so fortunate to be writing this Vyāsa-pūjā offering to you. As stated in the scriptures, after many pious births, one gets the opportunity to take shelter of and serve a genuine spiritual master. You have dedicated your entire life to fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and you continue to teach and inspire all of us by your own exalted example.

The way you pursue courses like Bhakti-vedānta and Bhakti-sarvabhauma, even in your condition, deeply encourages all your disciples—myself included—to approach Kṛṣṇa consciousness seriously, by studying śāstra in a structured and sincere way. You are the only inspiration driving my spiritual life.

Since taking shelter, it feels as if I have found my true spiritual home. Developing faith in your instructions has deepened my faith in the holy name. To confess honestly, I used to chant quite carelessly. But now, through your lectures and instructions, I have started taking chanting seriously, and I humbly seek your blessings to improve even more.

Inspired by your enthusiasm for scriptural study, I have taken up the Bhakti-śāstrī course from ISKCON Ahmedabad, and I am trying my best to learn from senior disciples. Studying is bringing so much joy and clarity into my spiritual journey.

Guru Mahārāja, I would also like to share that I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Yoga, and my research topic is focused on Aciñtya-bhedābheda-tattva and its relevance in bhakti-yoga. Through this, I hope to deepen my own spiritual realization and also contribute to the preaching of the holy name. I kindly seek your blessings for this endeavor.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg you to accept me as your initiated disciple, as your spiritual daughter. I wish to attend your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur this year and have the darśana of your lotus feet. Please pray for me, dear Gurudeva, and kindly lift me up from my material conditioning, so I may become purified and serve you wholeheartedly.

I make the following vow before you:

  • I will chant sixteen rounds daily without fail.

  • I will strictly follow all four regulative principles.

  • I will daily pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, and Nṛsiṁha-deva for your good health and protection.

May you continue to serve your spiritual master with strength and enthusiasm, and may we, as your aspiring servants, serve you by doing our part in spreading the holy name throughout the world.

I always beg for your mercy, your shelter, and the opportunity to serve you, and I promise to do my best to make you smile through my efforts in sādhana and preaching.

Your insignificant servant,
Jhanvi Thothawala

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to you on your auspicious day of Vyāsa-pūjā.

Guru Mahārāja, I feel so fortunate writing this Vyāsa-pūjā offering for you; as it is said in the scriptures that after many pious births one gets the opportunity to take shelter of and serve a guru. You have dedicated your entire life to fulfill the mission of your guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and you teach and inspire by your own example. The way you are taking up the courses like Bhakti-vedānta and Bhakti-sārvabhauma, it really encourages all your disciples like myself to take up the understanding of spiritual life by the study of scriptures in a systematic way. You are the only inspiration that is driving my spiritual life.

Guru Mahārāja, since the day I have been sheltered, it’s been like I have found my home. Slowly developing faith in following your instructions has helped me build my faith in the holy name. Honestly confessing, I used to chant very carelessly at first, but since I have started taking your association in the form of listening to your lectures and following your instructions, I have taken chanting very seriously, and I seek your blessings to improve the same. Getting inspired by your enthusiasm to take up spiritual courses and study the scriptures, it fills my heart with immense joy to inform you that I have taken up Bhakti-śāstrī course from the temple (ISKCON Ahmedabad), and I am trying my best to learn the scriptures from senior disciples.

I also want to say, Guru Mahārāja, that I am pursuing my PhD in Yoga, and I desire to present my research topic on “Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva,” and its relation with bhakti-yoga. By this research, I intend to increase my spiritual understanding as well as contribute to the preaching of the holy name. I also seek blessings for the same. Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg at your lotus feet to give me initiation and accept me as your dear spiritual daughter. I wish to come for your Vyāsa-pūjā in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur this year and have your darśana and blessings. Please keep me in your prayers, Guru Mahārāja. Please lift me up from my material conditioning so that I can be purified and serve you wholeheartedly by following all your instructions.

I promise to chant sixteen rounds every single day without fail, and follow all the regulative principles as mentioned. I daily pray to Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, and Nṛsiṁha-deva to protect you and keep your health in good condition so that you can serve your spiritual master, and we can serve ours! I always beg for mercy and service at your lotus feet, trying my best to progress in spiritual life and make you smile by little efforts in chanting and spreading the holy name all around the world.

Your insignificant servant,
Jhanvi Thothawala

हरे कृष्ण,

दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज ।

आप अपने गुरु महाराज के प्रिय शिष्य हैं जिन्होने इतने शारीरिक मुश्किलों और चुनौतियों के बावजूद प्रभुपाद के मिशन को पूरा करने में लगे हुए हैं।

आप इतने वृद्धावस्था और शारीरिक परेशानियों के बाद भी पूरे विश्व में प्रचार के कार्यों, TOVP मंदिर के निर्माण और अपने शिष्यों का मार्गदर्शन करने में अपना  पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया है।

आपने मुझे और मेरी पत्नी को अपना शिष्य स्वीकार करके मुझ पर बहूत ही बड़ी कृपा की है । 
मैं आपको वचन देता हूँ कि आपके बताए हुए मार्ग यानी प्रतिदिन कम से कम 16 माला का नियमित जाप, प्रचार्य कार्यों जैसे की प्रभुपाद के पुस्तकों का वितरण और चार नियमों का कठोरता से पालन करूँगा।

आपका शिष्य

जितेंद्रिय सची कुमार दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

I always fall short of words when attempting to glorify you, Gurudeva, but I will start by thanking you for everything. You have truly changed my life, and it is because of you that I find the strength to wake up each day and strive to become a better devotee, as I have the best example to look up to.

You serve as an inspiration to all the devotees—not just through your words, but through your actions and conduct—while being the most merciful toward this fallen soul. Your heart is so magnanimous that it has enough love for all of us and more. The way you meticulously care for everyone around you truly leaves me in awe.

You are truly Kṛṣṇa’s victory flag, waving high. I pray that I may be a good spiritual daughter to you and serve you in the future.

With lots of love and gratitude,

Your spiritual daughter,
Jyoti Chauhan

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.

Though I am not yet your initiated disciple, my heart longs to serve you. When I see you, I feel the love and compassion I have been searching for my entire life. I once heard a disciple share how, at the time of initiation, you told her parents, "Now, I am her eternal father." I eagerly await the day when you will say these words to me, making me your forever daughter.

When I visited Siliguri, the desire to surrender at your lotus feet awakened within me. I know it was your divine plan—guiding me there, placing me under the care of your disciple, and planting in my heart the wish to serve you. Despite being fallen and unqualified, you have accepted me, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Guru Mahārāja, your unparalleled compassion, unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and tireless service to humanity inspire me deeply. I beg for your mercy, for the shelter of your lotus feet, and for forgiveness for any offenses—known or unknown—that I may have committed. Please bless me so that I may serve you with sincerity and devotion.

Your insignificant servant,
Jyoti Soni

Our dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your divine grace!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Gurudeva, you are the source of inspiration for everyone. Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for giving me this opportunity to write an offering to you. I do not have any qualification, and with my limited ability, I am trying to glorify you. So please bless me—without your blessings, I cannot write anything on my own.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, Gurudeva, please bless me that in any circumstance I may never deviate from the path of bhakti, that I may perform my sādhana properly, be able to preach, serve sincerely, develop taste in hearing harikathā, and always be cautious to avoid Vaiṣṇava aparādha.

Gurudeva, I have nothing—I am nothing—until you bless me. Please, Gurudeva, bless me so that I may be able to keep my vows of chanting sixteen rounds, following the four regulative principles, and I pray to become your initiated disciple soon.

Gurudeva, my family is not in bhakti—please bless them so that, by your mercy, they may also take to devotional service.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava for your good health.

Gurudeva, please forgive me if knowingly or unknowingly I have made any offense.

Your servant and sheltered disciple,
Jyoti Verma (sheltered disciple)

गुरु महाराज की जय 

परमेश्वर के दिव्य कृपापात्र जयपताका स्वामी महाराज के एक विनम्र शिष्य के रूप में, मैं उनके दिव्य मार्गदर्शन में होने के लिए खुद को अविश्वसनीय रूप से भाग्यशाली मानता हूँ। उनके शब्द केवल शिक्षाएँ नहीं हैं, बल्कि जीवन रेखाएँ हैं जिन्होंने सबसे कठिन समय में मेरे मार्ग को रोशन किया है। उनकी असीम करुणा, अटूट विश्वास और गहन आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान मुझे प्रतिदिन प्रेरित करते हैं।

स्वामी महाराज की उपस्थिति मेरे लिए अपार शक्ति और शांति का स्रोत है। उनके निर्देश, यहाँ तक कि सबसे सरल निर्देश भी, दिल और दिमाग को बदलने की शक्ति रखते हैं। प्रत्येक भक्त से व्यक्तिगत रूप से जुड़ने की उनकी क्षमता, चाहे उनकी पृष्ठभूमि कुछ भी हो, उनके दिव्य स्वभाव का प्रमाण है। भगवान कृष्ण के प्रति उनका प्रेम और भक्ति के संदेश को फैलाने के प्रति उनका समर्पण अद्वितीय है।

उनकी शिक्षाओं के माध्यम से, मैंने सीखा है कि सच्ची भक्ति अनुष्ठानों से परे है; यह समर्पण, प्रेम और हार्दिक सेवा के बारे में है।  उन्होंने मुझे जीवन के हर पहलू में कृष्ण को देखना और विनम्रता और करुणा के साथ जीना सिखाया है जो एक सच्चे भक्त का सार दर्शाता है।

Jyotirmayī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣhṇa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
namah ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda
All glories, all glories to you, dear Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful praṇāmas at your lotus feet, dear Guru Mahārāja.
This is your servant and daughter.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Wishing you a very happy Appearance Day.
Happy and most auspicious 76th Vyāsa Pūjā Day to Your Grace and to me also.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You have unconditionally assisted Śrīla Prabhupāda in His Divine service to humanity. You are such a shining jewel in the necklace of Śrīla Prabhupāda's beloved true followers.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You have renounced the pleasure of material opulence and prestige. You became one of the pioneers of Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission, including the Mayāpur Candrodaya Mandir and the Temple of Vedic Planetarium.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You are not only my spiritual master but the spiritual master of the whole Navadvīpa-dhāma.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You have established and developed so many new methods of preaching, including how to successfully conduct Bhakti-vṛkṣa with intensive personal care for each devotee.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Even in your most fragile health and illnesses, you are always fixed in Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission of preaching. You have always unconditionally showered your mercy on everyone.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Your contribution to the ISKCON movement is priceless. Your glories are unlimited.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
I bow down to the beautiful lotus feet of Yours, by whose causeless mercy I have obtained the spiritual holy name, the divine mahā-mantra.

A true duty of a disciple is to repay the debt to his spiritual master by offering his true spirit, his wealth, as well as his life.
So, dear Guru Mahārāja, you are a true exemplary disciple by your complete surrender and dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You are the Commander-in-Chief of Lord Caitanya, who spreads Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness in every village and every town.
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Your hard work, constant preaching, guiding devotees, creating and managing a worldwide organization, attending meetings, inspiring devotees to take up Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness deeply, traveling with fragile health nonstop, taking personal care for each disciple, and many more things that no ordinary person can imagine doing—
It is inconceivable and beyond imagination.

Just like the Supreme Lord cannot be understood by material senses, we cannot understand Your Divine Grace by material mind or sense. It’s only when we get purified that we can understand You.

With all these little experiences, I came to understand that I cannot repay Your debt in any of my lifetimes, but I can always endeavor to follow Your instructions sincerely and seriously. Just like the glories of Lord Kṛṣhṇa are unlimited,
My dearest spiritual master, Your glories are also unlimited.

On this most auspicious day of the 76th Vyāsa Pūjā Day celebration, I humbly beg for Your causeless mercy to follow Your instructions sincerely and seriously, with utsāha (enthusiasm), niścayat (determination), and dhairayat (patience), to render service at Your beautiful lotus feet for the pleasure of Your Divine Grace.

Please bless this fallen disciple of Yours.

I beg for Your forgiveness and hope that, with Your blessings, I can preach to the best of my capacity, follow Your instructions sincerely, and advance in my bhakti, remaining in Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness forever.

Thank you, my dearest spiritual master.
Thank you for accepting me.
Thank you for saving me.
Dear Guru Mahārāja, Your mercy is an immense feeling of security and nourishment.
I am just an insignificant disciple under Your Divine Grace and await Your causeless mercy.
Without You, dear Guru Mahārāja, I could have gone into the darkest region of ignorance to suffer perpetually, but You are so kind to save this fallen soul.

Lots and lots of gratitude to You, my dear Guru Mahārāja.
All glories, all glories to You, my eternal father.

I love you.

Your servant and daughter,

Kairava Candrikā Devī Dāsī

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले,
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्यपदाय निताई-कृपाप्रदायिने,
गौरकथा-धामधाय नगरग्राम-तारिणे।

**प्रिय गुरु महाराज,** 

आपकी 76वीं व्यास पूजा के इस पावन अवसर पर, हम आपके दिव्य चरण कमलों में अपनी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हैं। श्रील प्रभुपाद के मिशन के प्रति आपकी अटूट भक्ति, निस्वार्थ सेवा और अटूट प्रतिबद्धता का जीवन हम सभी को प्रेरित और मार्गदर्शन करता रहता है। 

भगवान चैतन्य के संदेश को फैलाने में आपकी असीम दया, अंतहीन उत्साह और अथक समर्पण ने दुनिया भर में अनगिनत आत्माओं के जीवन को छुआ है। श्रील प्रभुपाद के निर्देशों को पूरा करने में आपके दयालु मार्गदर्शन और अडिग दृढ़ संकल्प के लिए हम हमेशा आभारी हैं। 

इस विशेष दिन पर, हम भगवान कृष्ण से प्रार्थना करते हैं कि वे आपको असीमित स्वास्थ्य, शक्ति और आध्यात्मिक आनंद प्रदान करें ताकि आप हमें शुद्ध भक्ति के मार्ग पर आगे बढ़ाते रहें। 

**76वीं व्यास पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! आपकी दिव्य उपस्थिति हमेशा हमारे जीवन को प्रकाशित करती रहे!**

आपका विनम्र सेवक,
(कालिंदी कृष्ण सैविनी देवी दासी)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

Guru Mahārāja,

I am not a strong devotee. My mind is restless, my service is inconsistent, and my faith is weak. But by your mercy, I have taken shelter in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I did nothing to deserve this, yet you accepted me.

Your determination is beyond imagination. Despite facing immense health challenges, you have never stopped serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. You show us that no matter what difficulties come in life, our service to Guru and Kṛṣṇa should never stop. Even when your body did not support you, you continued without hesitation. This teaches me that I must never compromise in my spiritual life.

Guru Mahārāja, I have been negligent. I often fail to follow properly, and I struggle with my mind and senses. I beg for your forgiveness. Please bless me so that I may become firm in my devotion.

I have many faults, but I will try my best to remain on this path and serve you with sincerity.

Your unworthy servant,
Kālindī Murāripriyā Devī Dāsī

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.   
नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

गुरु महाराज आपको 76 प्राकट्य दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।      
मैं आपके चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करता हूं कि आपने मुझ जैसे पतित जीव को अपने चरणों में शरण दी एवं पवित्र पतित पवन हरि नाम प्रदान किया जिसकी मैं योग्य नहीं था फिर भी आपने अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा प्रदान की । गुरु शब्द का हमारे जीवन में बहुत महत्व होता है जिस प्रकार गुरु (बृहस्पति) पृथ्वी की ओर आने वाले समस्त उल्कापिंड को अपनी गुरुत्वाकर्षण शक्ति से अपनी ओर खींच कर पृथ्वी की रक्षा करते हैं ठीक उसी प्रकार गुरु भी हमारे जीवन में आने वाले आने वाले संकटों को अपनी ओर आकर्षित करके हमारी रक्षा  करते हैं। 

    आपके जीवन से  हमें शिक्षा मिली हैं कि शिष्य को किस तरह से अपना जीवन जीना चाहिए आप एक उदाहरणार्थ गुरु  हैं  आपने अपने पूरे जीवन को अपने गुरु के आदेश निर्देशों को   पालन करते-करते जिया है वैष्णव द्वारा बताया गया कि गुरु का मतलब होता है अंधकार से प्रकाश की तरह ले जाना यह बात एकदम सत्य है मेरे जीवन में जब-जब कष्ट आता है तब तक मैं आपके सामने प्रार्थना करता हूं और मेरे जीवन में अंधकार समाप्त होने लगता है  आप हमेशा मेरी ऊंगली  पकड़े मुझे अंधकार से बाहर निकलते प्रतीत होते हैं यह मेरा कई बार का अनुभव है आप अपने शिष्यों से बहुत प्रेम करते तथा देखरेख करते हो।
    गुरु महाराज ,आप शारीरिक  परेशानियां /शारीरिक अक्षमताओं के होने के बाद भी आप  देश विदेश में कृष्णभावनामृत का प्रसार प्रसार नए नए तरीकों से करते रहते हैं गुरु महाराज आप जिस तरह अपने गुरु के वचनों को पूरा करने के लिए दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ हैं, आप मुझ पतित आत्मा को क्षमा करें और  दया करें कि मैं भी आपको दिए गए वचनों को पूरा कर सकूं क्योंकि मुझमें कोई भी शरणागति नहीं आ  रही है और मैं अभी भी भौतिक सुख और इंद्रियत्रप्ति में ही आशक्त हूँ । हे गुरुदेव! केवल आपकी करुणा से ही मेरे उद्धार हो सकता है अतः मुझे आशीर्वाद दे मैं श्रील प्रभु पाद के मिशन को तन्मयता से प्रचार कर सकूं।
मैं भक्ति विघ्न विनाशक नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं।कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे हम जैसे पतित जीवो पर आपनी अहैतुकी कृपा  प्रदान करते  रहें।


आपका तुच्छ किकंर दास

कमलनाथ केशवदास

गुरु महाराज जी चरणों में मेरा कोगर-कोर दण्डवत प्रणाम नमः ओम विष्णु पादाय कृष्या दृष्टाय २२ तले, स्वामिने इति नामितत सीमने जयपताको स्वामिने नुमः आचार्य पादाय निताय कृपा प्रदायकी गौर कथा धाम दाया नगर गग न्यूरिणी 1 10 गुरु महाराज रहम सभी वैष्णव भक्तू मिलकर आपकी २८ वी व्यास पूजा मना रहे हैं आप हमें दर्शन देकर कृताई कर गुरु महाराज आपने अपने गुरु महाराज श्रील "पाद की पुसम्मता के लिए 70,000 से ज्यादा भरत 11 बनाये और आप + अस्वस्थ होते हुये भी इतने बेड-बैंड कार्य कर रहे से चैतन्य महाप्रभु जहाँ जहाँ गये उनकी चरण स्थापना करा रहे हैं एक महाराज हम बहुत भाग्यशाली है जिसन 1 हमें आप जैसे गुरु महाराज मिले ! 2 स्वप्न में दूर्शन दिये उसके नृसिंह भगवान ने आपको स्वप्न बाद आप पंचतंत्र मंत्र को मन्दिर में लेकर आये। उस दिन मादिर भारी आक्रमणा से सुरिक्षित रहा।

उरु महाराज जी चरणों से भरा काकोर दण्डवत प्रणाम सीमने जयपताको स्वामिन इति नामिकर

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10 महाराज हम सभी वैष्णव भक्तू मिलकर आपकी २० वी व्यास पूजा मना रहे हैं आप हमें दर्शन 76 सुरु मघाशन आपने अपने गुरु महादान बालि कर शुरु पाद की प्रसन्यता के लिए 70,000 सज्यादा भस बनाय आप अम्बरा होते हुये कर रहे

५१५ महाप्रभु जहाँ नहीं गये उनको चरण स्थापना कुरा रहे एक महाराज हम बहुत भागयी जितम हमे आप जैसे गुरु महाराज मिले !

आप भगवान ने आपको स्वप्न में दूर्शन दिये उसके बाद और पंचतंत्र मंत्र को मापूर में लेकर आप । उस दिन मादिर भारी आक्रमणा में सुरिक्षित रहा।

प्रभुपाद के सुरुभाई एवं नाना प्रभुपाद आधिकारी स्वामी प्रभुपाद के व्यतित्व एवं मनमोहन दान उनकी विशेषता के विषय में बताते थे मेरे नानाजी अपन सुरुभाइयो का *मदैन सुणनान करते थे। किन्तु स्वामी प्रभुपाद एवं उनके शिष्यों ने उन्हे बिशेष स्नेह दिया ।

हरे कृष्णा !

आपकी आध्यात्मिक पुत्री

कमलेश्वरी पद्‌मावती देवीदासी

साहिबाबाद गाजियाबाद

His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja is an ocean of mercy, a true embodiment of devotion, dedication, and compassion. His entire life is an offering to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya’s mission, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness across the globe.

His unparalleled determination and love for devotees inspire millions.

Born as Gordon John Erdman in the USA, he was chosen by Śrīla Prabhupāda for a special mission. Leaving behind all material comforts, he surrendered completely at the lotus feet of his Guru, dedicating his life to serving ISKCON and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision.

Despite facing severe health challenges, he continues to travel, preach, and guide devotees with unshakable enthusiasm.

Guru Mahārāja took up the enormous task of developing Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma as per Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision. Facing countless obstacles, he persevered and transformed Māyāpur into a global spiritual center. Today, thousands of devotees from all over the world visit Māyāpur, experiencing its transcendental atmosphere—all due to my Guru Mahārāja’s tireless efforts.


Your servant,
Kamalina Paul

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories unto you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

A very happy Vyāsa-pūjā to you!

I just started college this year. Being around many different kinds of people, my state of mind has improved. Same as last time, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me, and I pray that I will be able to serve you to the best of my ability as you guide me on my devotional journey.

Your hopeless disciple,

Kaushikh

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Wishing you a very happy and blessed 75th Vyāsa-pūjā. May your journey in Kṛṣṇa consciousness continue to inspire and uplift many souls. You are always our inspiration in serving the guru-paramparā and fulfilling the instructions of the spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I am based in Bangalore, KR Puram (Kṛṣṇa Rāja Puram). By the mercy of your divine lotus feet, our entire family is taking baby steps in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—father, mother, wife, and son. Currently, I am rendering services to ISKCON KR Puram under the leadership of HG Varada Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, HG Venu-dharī Prabhu, and HG Veni-mādhava Prabhu. I am serving the ISKCON KR Puram Bhakti Center + BACE in procurement sevā to ensure our Rādhārāṇī Kitchen is filled with provisions of good quality at optimal prices.

Every Saturday, we conduct Bhakti-vṛkṣa at home. My good wife Pallavi cooks prasādam for all the Bhakti-vṛkṣa members (15 devotees), and my son assists me in performing kīrtana at home. On Vaikuṇṭha Ekādaśī, I accompanied devotees and distributed 50 big books and 25 small books in a nearby village called Ālamgiri, at the Śrī Kalki Lakṣmī Veṅkaṭeśvara Svāmī temple. I am also assisting our Bhakti Center leaders as a local yātrā coordinator.

Your mood and mission are always our inspiration. Recently, when the elevator was not working in Māyāpur-dhāma, you came down and gave a Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class. It was very inspiring, and we learned how to serve Guru’s instructions without any exceptions. Last week, we were so tense about your health, and the very next day, you attended Śrīla Prabhupāda Śravaṇa Utsava and gave Gaura-kathā, which was very inspiring. Your commitment and dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions and devotee care are truly admirable.

Kindly bless us to become the servant of your servant and fulfill your desires unconditionally. I am not very intelligent or wealthy, but I have a strong desire to serve the Food for Life (FFL) program in Kṛṣṇa Rāja Puram (KR Puram). Kindly bless us and give us the strength to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement under your divine lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Kalyan Kumar Kesarla
Pallavi K
Sai Shayan K

Father – Rāma Mūrti Kesarla
Mother – Guṇavatī K

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You are so merciful, dear father. You're my constant inspiration to continue devotional service. You're my only well-wishing best friend. You always give your mercy to keep us happy. You're my well-wishing father who gave me a home—Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

Śrīla Gurudeva, you're the reason why I have the tinge of attraction to Pañca-tattva and Māyāpur-dhāma. You gave me the reason, the goal of my life. I feel so fortunate to have you, Gurumahārāja. You're never apart from me.

May I always keep you and Gaurāṅga in my heart.

On this auspicious day of your divine appearance, I offer you my most humble obeisances. Please accept this most fallen disciple of yours and keep me close to your lotus feet.

Thank you for accepting me, Gurumahārāja. I'm forever indebted to your mercy—always begging for your causeless mercy.

Your servant always,
Keśavī Jayadā Devī Dāsī

Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Mere priyā ādhātmik pitā,
param-pūjya Guru Mahārāja,
āpke caraṇon meṁ merā koṭi-koṭi praṇām.

Kṛṣṇa-kṛpā-mūrti mere Guru Mahārāja,
āpki guṇatā aśimit hai. Āpke smaraṇ-mātra se ham vidhyamay vibhūt ho jāte hain.
Āp binā sandeha yah darśāte hain ki ham śarīr nahīṁ haiṁ —
ham ātmā haiṁ, Kṛṣṇa-dāsa haiṁ.
Ham Hindī bhāṣī haiṁ, aur aapke dvārā dī jā rahī Hindī classes kā niyamit pālan karte haiṁ.

Śārīrik cunautiyoṁ ke bāvjūd bhī āpki sādhana meṁ koī kamī nahīṁ āyī. Main Rādhā-Parśarthinī prārthanā kartī hūṁ ki mere Guru Mahārāja śīghra svāsthya ho jāyeṁ, aur āpki aśimit kṛpā aisī hī miltī rahe.

Āpke śiṣyā,
Keśavī Karuṇā Devī Dāsī
Sahibābād (Ghāzīābād), [U.P.] India

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda,
All glories to Śrīla Gurudev,

This is the best way to offer my humble homage to You on Your Vyāsa-pūjā, as we all know that our ISKCON family is widespread. This is truly an innovative idea. Since the day I acknowledged You as my Spiritual Father and Master, I have been trying to serve You, and through this journey, I have realized that without Your mercy, I am nothing. You are always there whenever I find myself in difficult situations. Śrīla Prabhupāda gave us so much, and though I may not fully comprehend the extent, I know one thing for sure: Your existence in my life as my Spiritual Master is invaluable.

By Your mercy, I found my counselor, Your senior disciple, and through her mercy and guidance, I am trying my best to serve You better and am on the path to receiving initiation from You.

I remember when You visited ISKCON Ahmedabad in 2024, I had the opportunity to receive Your remnants. Since that day, whenever I face difficulties or struggle between my studies and devotional service, I always think of that sacred remnants. It feels as though I am deeply indebted to Your mercy. No matter the challenges, I strive to keep Your mood of "Never Give Up" in my heart.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, bless me so that I may complete my studies and secure a government job as soon as possible, so that I can continue advancing in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in this life and become a dedicated part of this mission.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, You are like Hanumān in this mission, and I, like a small squirrel, can only offer my little attempts. Only by Your mercy can Śrī Rāma or Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu look upon my efforts.

Your sheltered disciple,
Khushboo Solanki,
Surat, Gujarat, India

 

 

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering

Khushi Jaiswal (Sheltered)


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I feel very happy to write this. I am really short of words to express my gratitude towards you. I have taken shelter from you, Guru Mahārāja, and my life has changed a lot—I feel so happy, more than ever before.

O Guru Mahārāja, I want to serve you with full dedication. I am nothing without you and your mercy. Please give me your blessings and your mercy, so that I can remain immersed in my devotional service.

sakale sammāna korite śakati,
deho’ nātha! yathā-yatha
tabe to’ gāibo, hari-nāma-sukhe,
aparādha ha ’be hāta

“O Lord, please give me the power to honor everyone properly. Only then will I be able to chant the holy name happily, and all my offenses will be vanquished.”


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Your insignificant servant,
Khushi Jaiswal (Sheltered)

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Dandavat Praṇām, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble offering.

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

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Last year was filled with your boundless mercy upon me, my daughter, and my husband. We were blessed with your divine darśana, received so many of your blessings, and even had the special opportunity for my daughter's annapraśana ceremony in your presence. I still cannot believe that we were standing so close to you.

It is only by your kindness and generosity that you arranged such a blessing for insignificant souls like us. It was all so last-minute, as you were traveling to Malaysia that very same day, yet you made it all so divine. Receiving your direct blessings was like a dream come true for my family. Guru Mahārāja, please bless my daughter so that she may one day be a part of your sacred mission.

I humbly beg for your forgiveness for any aparādhas I may have committed at your lotus feet. As I feel unworthy of making you happy or proud, I promise that I will sincerely follow your divine instructions and dedicate myself wholeheartedly to assisting you in your mission. Please grant me shelter under your lotus feet.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Narasiṁhadeva for your well-being.

Your insignificant servant,
Komalāṅgī Lālitā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

Guru Mahārāja, when you came into my life, my heart became fully illuminated with spiritual light.

cakṣu-dāna dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei
divya-jñāna hṛde prakāśito

Since the 2023 Ratha-yātrā, I have been connected with ISKCON, and since 2024, I have been trying to take shelter of your lotus feet. But most devotees tell me that now you cannot give initiation. After hearing this many times, my heart broke. I had even decided not to take initiation in this life. I truly felt that I have no sukṛti to do Kṛṣṇa-sevā (devotional service). I understand now that everything—devotional life, inspiration, guidance—comes only by the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda and yourself, Guru Mahārāja.

Although I am not eligible to take initiation from you, you have still given me so much mercy and accepted me as your sheltered disciple. That is more than I could have asked for. Guru Mahārāja, please give me your lotus feet—that is all I want in this life.

hā hā prabhu, koro doyā, deho more pāda-chāyā

All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

Last year (2023), I came to Śrī Māyāpur during your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration, hoping to take darśana of Your Divine Grace. But last year, Vyāsa-pūjā was celebrated in ISKCON Noida.

Now, this year, by your causeless mercy, you have given us your divine darśana, and by your arrangement, some of your dear disciples have engaged me in a small sevā—to collect donations and offer a small gift to you. I know it is only by your grace that I have the ability to do this service.

Please bless me so that I can try to fulfill your desires, follow the basic devotional principles properly, and stay engaged in your service.


Your servant,
Kṛṣa Keśrī (Sheltered)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

  1. On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

  2. After joining ISKCON, this is my first letter to you. I just came to know that on this special occasion, devotees—especially your disciples and well-wishers—write offerings to you, disclosing their hearts. Taking this very opportunity, I have composed this small offering at your lotus feet and seek your blessings.

  3. I am from Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. While serving in the Indian Army in Bangalore, my wife met your disciples, and we started practicing bhakti-yoga. Our way of life began to change day by day. I began to feel happiness and bliss. My wife and I began cooperating with each other in the practice of bhakti, and we started attending the temple at ISKCON New Rājāpur Jagannātha Dhāma, Magadi Road, Bangalore, under the care of HG Caitanya Āvatārī Prabhu and his good wife HG Rāsamayi Devī Dāsī. Slowly, slowly, we began to progress on our journey in bhakti-yoga and decided not to go back to our native place, finally settling in Bangalore.

  4. Guru Mahārāja, during the Corona period, both of my kidneys were damaged, and at present I am undergoing dialysis three times a week. Had I not been in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, this illness would have affected me more and more. I feel and realize that this life is temporary and full of misery. If I am still alive, it is Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, spiritual strength, and bhakti—otherwise, I could have been somewhere else. Now my only aim is to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness under the guidance of HG Caitanya Āvatārī Prabhu and HG Rāsamayi Mātājī.

  5. At our place of residence, seeing us, many new devotees have joined this movement, and although we have tasted only a little of bhakti, we are trying to bring them as well.

  6. At present, my śikṣā level is Prabhupāda-āśraya. Considering my current physical condition and the uncertainty of life, may I humbly request you to give me shelter at your lotus feet? You, being an ocean of mercy, can save us from the cycle of birth and death. I promise to follow your instructions for the rest of my life.

Your servant,
Kṛṣṇa Gopāl Divedi
(with wife Śrīmatī Śobhā Divedi)
Aspirant for Shelter
New Rājāpur Jagannātha Dhāma,
Bangalore, India.

ପ୍ରିୟର ଗୁରୁ ମହାରାଜ,

କ୍ଷମା କରିବେ ଯଦି ମୁଁ ମୋ ମାତୃଭାଷା ରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ପାଖକୁ ପତ୍ର ଲେଖି ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହଇରାଣ କରିଥାଏ l

ଦୟାକରି ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଚରଣ କମଳରେ ଏ ପତିତ ଆତ୍ମା ର ଦଣ୍ଡବତ ପ୍ରଣାମ ସ୍ୱୀକାର କରନ୍ତୁ l 

ସବୁ ମହିମା ଶ୍ରୀଳ ପ୍ରଭୁପାଦଙ୍କୁ l 

ସବୁ ମହିମା ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ l 

ଶ୍ରୀଳ ପ୍ରଭୁପାଦଙ୍କର ଜୟ ହେଉ l 

ଆପଣଙ୍କର ଜୟ ହେଉ l 

ଆଜିର ଏହି ଶୁଭ ଦିନରେ ଯାହା କି ଆପଣଙ୍କର ବ୍ୟାସ ପୂଜା ବା ଜନ୍ମଦିନ ରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ଅନେକ ଅନେକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଜଣାଉଛି l ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ନିତାଇ ଭଲ ରେ ରଖନ୍ତୁ l 

ଗୁରୁଦେବ ମୁଁ ଏତେ ପାପୀ ଯେ ଏକ ତୃଣ ଠାରୁ ବି ହୀନ ଅଟେ l ମୁଁ ଜାଣେନା କେମିତି ମୋର ହୃଦୟର କଥା ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ କହିବି, କହିବା ପାଇଁ ବହୁତ କିଛି ଅଛି ମାତ୍ର ଏ ପତିତ ଦ୍ୱାରା ତାହା ସମ୍ଭବ ନୁହେଁଁ ତେଣୁ ଆଶା କରୁଛି ମୁଁ ଯେତିକି ବି ଯାହା କିଛି ବି କହିବି ସେଥିରେ ଆପଣ ସବୁ କିଛି ବୁଝି ପାରିବେ ଓ ଏ ପତିତ ଜୀବତ୍ମା ଉପରେ ଗୋଟିଏ ଧୂଳିକଣା ସଦୃଶର କୃପା କରିବେ l

ମୁଁ କିଛି ଜାଣେନା ମାତ୍ର ଏତିକି ଜାଣିଛି ଯେ ଆପଣ କୃପା ର ସିନ୍ଧୁ ଅଟନ୍ତି ଠିକ୍ ନିତ୍ୟାନନ୍ଦ ଏବଂ ମହାପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ଭଳି ଆଉ ଆପଣଙ୍କ କୃପାରେ ଏ ଭବ ସାଗର କୁ ମୋ ଭଳି ପତିତ ଆତ୍ମା ପାର୍ ହେଇପାରିବ l ଆପଣଙ୍କ କୃପା ବିନା କ'ଣ ବା ହେଇପାରିବ l ଆଜି ମୁଁ ଯଦି ଓ ଭଗବାନଙ୍କୁ ଜାଣିପାରିଛି ତାହା କେବଳ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ l ମତେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଆକାଂକ୍ଷୀ ଶିଷ୍ୟା ର ପଦ ଦେଇ ଥିବାରୁ ମୁଁ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ପାଖେ ଚିର ନମସ୍ୟା l ମୋର କୌଣସି ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା ନ ଥାଇ ମଧ୍ୟ ଆପଣ ମୋ ଉପରେ କୃପା କଲେ l ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା ଠାରୁ ଅଧିକ ଦେଲେ ମତେ l ଆଉ ଗୋଟିଏ ବାପା ର କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟ, ଭଲପାଇବା, ସ୍ନେହ ଇତ୍ୟାଦି ଜାଣିବାକୁ ସୁଯୋଗ ଦେଲେ l ଏ ଜୀବନରେ ବାକି ରହିଯାଇଥିବା ଜିନିଷ ଟିକୁ ଜାଣିବାକୁ ଦେଲେ l କେବଳ ଏତିକି ନୁହେଁଁ ଆହୁରି ବହୁତ କିଛି ବିଷୟରେ ମଧ୍ୟ l ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଦୟା ରୁ ବା କୃପା ରୁ ମୁଁ ବହୁ ଜିନିଷ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣିବାକୁ ପାଇଲି l ଭକ୍ତି ମାର୍ଗ ରେ କ'ଣ କରିବାକୁ ହେବ କ'ଣ ନାହିଁ ଇତ୍ୟାଦି ଇତ୍ୟାଦି l ଆଉ ମୋ ପରିବାର ଅଳ୍ପ ବହୁ ଯେତିକି ବି ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ମତେ ଭକ୍ତି ମାର୍ଗ ରେ ସେହି ସବୁ ଓ ସେବା, ତ୍ୟାଗ ଏବଂ କୃପା ପାଇ ପାରିଲି କେବଳ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ l ସତରେ ଆପଣ ଦୟା ଏବଂ କୃପା ର ସିନ୍ଧୁ ଅଟନ୍ତି l ନ ହେଲେ ମୋ ଭଳି ମଣିଷ କୁ ଅବା କାହିଁକି ଏତେ କୃପା କରିଥାନ୍ତେ ଆପଣ l ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଭକ୍ତ ବା ଶିଷ୍ୟ ମାନଙ୍କର ଦଣ୍ଡ ବା ଦୋଷ କୁ ହରଣ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ନିଜେ ଦୁଃଖ, କଷ୍ଟ ଓ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ରେ ରହି ମଧ୍ୟ ଶ୍ରୀଳ ପ୍ରଭୁପାଦଙ୍କର ଓ ଭଗବାନଙ୍କର ସେବା କରି ଚାଲିଛନ୍ତି ଏବଂ ନିଜ ଶିଷ୍ୟ ମାନଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି କୃପା କରୁଛନ୍ତି l ସତରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଶବ୍ଦ ନାହିଁ ଏ ପତିତ ପାଖେ ଯେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ ବର୍ଣ୍ଣନା କରିବ l ଆପଣ ମହାନ ଗୁରୁଦେବ l ଆପଣ ପ୍ରଭୁପାଦଙ୍କର ଜୟପତାକା, କେବଳ ତାଙ୍କର ହିଁ ନୁହଁ ଭଗବାନଙ୍କର, ନିତାଇ ଗୌରାଙ୍ଗଙ୍କର ଓ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର ମଧ୍ୟ l ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଠାରୁ ବହୁ ପ୍ରେରଣା ମିଳେ ମତେ କେବଳ ମୁଁ ହିଁ ନୁହଁ ସବୁ ଭକ୍ତ ମାନେ ଆଉ ଭକ୍ତ ହିଁ କ'ଣ ଗୋଟେ ପାପୀ ଆତ୍ମା କୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ପ୍ରେରଣା ମିଳି ଯିବ l ଯେମିତି ଆପଣ ଏତେ ସବୁ ସହି ନିଜ ସେବା ରେ କେବେ ହେଲେ ଅବହେଳା କରନ୍ତି ନାହିଁ ମତେ ବି ଠିକ୍ ଏମିତି ଦୃଢ଼ତାର ସହ ସେବା କରିବାର ଅଛି ମହାରାଜ l ଦୟାକରି ଏ ପତିତ ଜୀବ କୁ ଏତିକି କୃପା କରନ୍ତୁ l ଆଉ ମୁଁ ଆଗାମୀ ଦିନରେ ରେ କେମିତି ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଶିଷ୍ୟା ହେଇପାରିବି ଏହା କୃପା କରନ୍ତୁ l ମତେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ସେବା କରିବାର ଅଛି ଭଲ ଭାବରେ ଆଉ ସମସ୍ତ ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟପାଦ ଭକ୍ତ, ଭଗବାନ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର l ତେଣୁ ଦୟାକରି ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଚରଣକମଳ ରେ ଏକ ଧୂଳିକଣା ସଦୃଶର ଆଶ୍ରୟ ଦିଅନ୍ତୁ l ମୋର ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଛଡା ଆଉ କେହି ନାହିଁ l ଯଦି ଆପଣ କରୁଣା ନ କରିବେ ତେବେ ମୁଁ ଶାନ୍ତି ରେ କେବେ ହେଲେ ବଞ୍ଚିପାରିବି ନାହିଁ l ସେଥିପାଇଁ ମତେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଆଶ୍ରୟ ଦରକାର ଆଉ ଯଦି ମୁଁ ଏମିତି ରହିଯିବି ତେବେ ମୁଁ ନିଜକୁ ଦୋଷ ଓ ନିନ୍ଦା ଦେଇ କାନ୍ଦି କାନ୍ଦି ମରିଯିବି l କ୍ଷମା କରିବେ ମତେ ଯଦି ଏହି କଥାରେ କିଛି ମୋର ଭୁଲ୍ ଥାଏ l ବାସ୍ ଶେଷରେ ଏତିକି କହିବି କି ଦୟାକରି ମୋ ପରିବାର ଲୋକଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି କିଛି କୃପା କରି ଦିଅନ୍ତୁ ଯେମିତି ସେମାନେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଭକ୍ତି କରି ଏ ଭୌତିକ ଜଗତର ମାୟା କୁ ଭୁଲି ଯାଇ ସେବା କରିବେ l ଆପଣଙ୍କ କୃପା ରୁ ଯେତିକି ଯାହା ଚାଲିଛି ବହୁତ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ସେ ସବୁ l ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଏ ୠଣ ମୁଁ କେବେ ହେଲେ ଶୁଝି ପାରିବି ନାହିଁ ଗୁରୁଦେବ l ଆଉ ମତେ ଖାଲି କୃପା କରନ୍ତୁ ଏତିକି ଯେ ମୁଁ କେମିତି ଭଲ ଭାବରେ ଭକ୍ତି କରିବି ଆଉ ପ୍ରଚାର ଏବଂ ସେବା ମଧ୍ୟ କରି ପାରିବି l

 ବାସ୍ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦ କରନ୍ତୁ ଯେ ମୁଁ ଆଉ ମୋ ପରିବାର ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଚରଣକମଳ ରେ ସେବା କରି ଭକ୍ତି ମାର୍ଗ ରେ ଆଗେଇ ପାରିବୁ l 

      ଶେଷରେ ଏତିକି କହିବି ଯଦି ଏଥିରେ କିଛି ତ୍ରୁଟି ଥାଏ ତେବେ ମତେ ଏକ ପତିତ ଭାବି କ୍ଷମା କରି ଦେବେ l 

ଆପଣଙ୍କର ଅତି ପତିତ ଏବଂ ଅଯୋଗ୍ୟ ଆକାଂକ୍ଷୀ ଶିଷ୍ୟା l କ୍ରି

କ୍ରିଷ୍ଣା (ମାତାଜୀ),

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡିଶା

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your disciple.

You are very merciful.

Your insignificant servant,
Kṛṣhṇa Aravindākṣa Dāsa.

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Gaurāṅga!

Please accept my humble obeisances, dear spiritual father.

On this auspicious day, I pray to Lord Gaurāṅga to give strength to Guru Mahārāja so that he may continue to fulfill the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, as he so desires.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely apologize for all the offenses I have committed while chanting the holy name and in following your instructions. I am deeply indebted to you for being willing to take the risk of delivering a fallen soul like me from this material world.

Please bless me with the strength to faithfully fulfill all the instructions I have promised to follow. You are an ocean of mercy toward fallen souls like me. You are my only hope. May you always shower your love and guidance upon me, my dear spiritual father.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, my dear spiritual father!

Your spiritual son,
Kṛṣṇa Baladeva Dāsa

 

मेरे  प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.   
नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

मैं परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज जी के  चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करती हूं
गुरु महाराज मैं आपके सामने एक तुच्छ पतित जीवात्मा हूं और आपके अनंत गुण है मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं । आपका अपने गुरु के प्रति समर्पण पर पूरी दुनिया में मिसाल है आपका जीवन धर्म प्रेम और असीम करूणा का प्रतीक है। ऐसी  करुणा आपने मुझ पर भी की है गुरु महाराज मैंने बहुत ही कम उम्र में अपने पति को खो दिया था और मैं बहुत अकेली हो गई थी लेकिन इस दुख की घड़ी में मेरे जीवन में भक्तों का आगमन हुआ यह बिल्कुल सच है वैष्णव वही होता है जो पीर पराई जाने, आपके उन शिष्यों की कृपा से मैं आपसे दीक्षा ले पाई और मेरे जीवन में जो अकेलापन था वह आपके आशीर्वाद से दूर हुआ और मैं अब अपने आपको कभी  अकेला नहीं समझती, मुझे ऐसा लगता है कि अब मैं अपने आध्यात्मिक पिता और कृष्ण की शरण में हूं मैं अपने जीवन को आपके सानिध्य में समर्पित करती हूं। गुरु महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु है आपके कृपा से मैं कृष्ण भावनामृत भक्ति में आयी ,आप अपने इस पतित शिष्या पर कृपा बनाये रखना । गुरु महाराज मैं संकल्प करती हूं कि मैं आपके द्वारा दिए गए दिशा निर्देशों को कठोरता से पालन करूंगी और कृष्णभावनामृत आंदोलन के प्रचार में सहायता करूंगी। 

आपकी तुच्छ दासी 
कृष्णमोहिनी श्यामा देवी दासी

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज। आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम। ये आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा है की आपने मुझ जैसे एक बध जीव को स्वीकार किया है। मुझे इस बात की अत्यधिक खुशी है कि मेरे गुरु महाराज वर्तमान समय के विश्व के सबसे शक्तिशाली आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं। आपने श्रीला प्रभुपाद के मिशन को पूरा करने के लिए हर क्षेत्र में विजय पताका फहराया है, चाहे वो TOVP का निर्माण कार्य हो, भक्तों को दीक्षा देने का संकल्प, बंगाल की हर विपत्ति में सेवा। इसीलिए आप को भारत ने  हिंदू रत्न के खिताब से सम्मानित किया है। आप सच में ही चैतन्य महाप्रभु के कृपा प्रदान करने वाले पार्षद है।

आपका प्रभुपाद के प्रति समर्पण पूरी दुनिया में एक मिसाल है। आपने सब कुछ इतनी जल्दी स्वीकार कर लिया (भक्ति, ब्रह्मचर्य, दीक्षा, सन्यास)वो भी बिना किसी कंडीशन के। आपने अपने शरीर की परवाह किए बिना पूरी दुनिया में  अध्यात्म का संदेश पहुंचाया ।

आपकी वचनबद्धता को मेरा कोटि कोटि नमन है लेकिन मुझे इस बात का खेद है की मैं आपकी सेवा नही कर पा रहा हूं। आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा की अभिलाषा करते हुए मैं आपसे क्षमा याचना करता हूं कि मैं एक अच्छा भक्त बनने की कोशिश हमेशा करता रहूंगा। 

मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि आप हमेशा ही स्वस्थ बने रहें और और चैतन्य महाप्रभु की वाणी का हर नगर ग्राम में प्रचार करते रहे और इसका प्रचार करने में मैं भी हमेशा प्रयास रत रहुंगा। हरे कृष्ण।

आपका दास
कुसुमांग कृष्ण दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine

gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā

cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

All Glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga.

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhu pada.

All Glories to Guru Mahārāja.

I'm very fortunate to be a part in iskcon family and getting the opportunity to serve in the mission of Srila Prabhupada. I am grateful for this & for everything that has been bestowed upon me by your & Srila Prabhupada's causeless mercy.
 You accepted me as your spiritual daughter in 2024 March.  This is the most memorable moment in my life...I'm always an instrument in your hands...

By the mercy of your divine grace only, now my Husband also trying to do your service. We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to you Guru Mahārāja, for the mercy you always showering upon us
I am currently engaged in Kids class service and bhakti vruksha class with few Devotees under the guidance of my Siksha Gurus.

I sincerely beg you to shower your mercy and blessings for us to grow spiritually and advancing in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness. Please bless me, My Husband Eswar prabhuji and my daughters Juhitha and Sanvi to serve you and  Gaurāṅga eternally

Your spiritual daughter 
Lakshmi Vandita DD 

Hyderabad, Telangana

हरे कृष्णा 
गुरु महाराज जी के चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत  प्रणाम
नमो ओम् विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जय पताका स्वामिन इति नामिने नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिनी गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे

गुरु महाराज जी आपको 76 जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं
परम पूज्य गुरुदेव मैं आपसे मिली नहीं हूं लेकिन जितना आपके बारे में अपने शिक्षा गुरु और भक्तों से सुना है वह अकथनीय है मैं पतित विशुद्ध आत्मा हूं आप हम जैसे पतितो का उद्धार कर सकते हैं हम मूर्खो को इस भौतिक संसार से मुक्ति प्रदान कर सकते हैं मैं इस लायक नहीं हूं की आपका गुणगान कर सकूं आपका गुड़गान सुनकर मेरे मन में यह इच्छा थी कि मैं आपको ही अपना दीक्षा गुरु बनाऊं और आपके ही निर्देशों का पालन करूं गुरु महाराज जी आपकी ही कृपा से मुझे अच्छे भक्तों का संघ मिला और भगवान के बारे में अनुसरण कर सकी गुरु महाराज जी जब से आप मेरे जीवन में आए हैं मेरा जीवन पूरी तरह से बदल गया है मैं आपको ही अपना गुरु स्वीकार करती हूं मैं कृष्ण भगवान से यही प्रार्थना करती हूं कि मुझे इस वर्ष गुरु महाराज जी से मिला दे ताकि मेरे अंदर सुधार आए और मुझे भी आपके चरणों में शरण मिले अगर मुझ पतित से कुछ भी त्रुटि हुई हो तो मुझे क्षमा प्रदान करें मुझ पर अपनी कृपा बरसाईये ताकि मैं आपके दिए गए मिशन में आपकी सहायता कर सकूं मैं भगवान कृष्ण से यही प्रार्थना करती हूं गुरु महाराज जी आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें  ।

मुझे अपने चरण कमलों में आश्रय प्रदान करें गुरु महाराज 
आपकी तुच्छ शिष्या 
लक्ष्मी यादव 

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले,
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्यपदाय निताई-कृपाप्रदायिने,
गौरकथा-धामधाय नगरग्राम-तारिणे।

हरे कृष्ण! गुरु महाराज, कृपया मेरा सादर दण्डवत् प्रणाम स्वीकार करें।

जगत्गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय!
पतित-पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय!

जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज के शुभ गुणों का गान करते हुए, हम उनकी अप्रतिम भक्ति एवं पूर्ण समर्पण का स्मरण करते हैं। उन्होंने अपना सम्पूर्ण जीवन भगवान श्रीकृष्ण और श्री गुरु की सेवा में अर्पित किया।

गुरु महाराज के कुछ विशेष गुण निम्नलिखित हैं:

  • गुरु महाराज ने अपना सम्पूर्ण जीवन भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति के लिए समर्पित किया।

  • वे सदैव गुरु के चरणों के प्रति निष्ठावान रहे और गुरु की शिक्षाओं का निष्ठापूर्वक पालन किया।

  • उन्होंने भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की दिव्य शिक्षाओं का विश्वभर में प्रचार किया और लोगों को कृष्ण-प्रेम तथा भक्ति के पथ पर चलना सिखाया।

  • वे सदैव परहित में तत्पर रहे। गरीबों एवं जरूरतमंदों की सहायता करते हुए, उन्होंने सभी को कृष्ण-प्रेम का मार्ग दिखाया।

  • कठिन से कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी उन्होंने हार नहीं मानी, तथा भगवान कृष्ण के चरणों में अपनी भक्ति सुदृढ़ बनाए रखी।

जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज ने अपने आदर्श जीवन से यह दर्शाया है कि मनुष्य किस प्रकार भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति में अपना जीवन समर्पित कर सकता है।

गुरु महाराज एक महान भक्त और आदर्श आचार्य हैं, जिन्होंने सम्पूर्ण विश्व में कृष्ण-प्रेम व भक्ति की अलौकिक गंगा बहाई है। उनकी भक्ति, समर्पण तथा निष्ठा हम सभी के लिए निरंतर प्रेरणा का स्रोत हैं।

आपका विनम्र सेवक,
L. S. Baghel|

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महराज के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम 
परम पूज्य गुरु महराज के चरणों में सत-सत नमन करता हूँ  और यह आशा करता हूँ कि अकिंचन पर भी दया दृष्टि डालेंगे  मुझे भी अपनी शरण में लेने योग्य समझेंगे 

परम पूज्य गुरु महराज का गुणगान करना चाह रहा हूँ परन्तु मुझ जैसे अज्ञानी  पतित व अहंकारी के लिए आपके प्रति दो शब्द कह पाना व लिख पाना संभव नहीं है 

जैसा कि कहा गया है 
यत् लिखत शारदा सर्वकाले 
गुरु गुणानाम पारम न जाते ।
अर्थात यदि माँ शारदा गुरु कि महिमा का वर्णन चिर काल तक करती रहे तो भी नहीं कर सकती हैं तो हम जैसे तुच्छ प्राणी की बात ही क्या है  
गुरु महराज के प्रत्यक्ष दर्शन का पुण्य तो प्राप्त नहीं हुआ है फिर भी आप की दिव्य छवि अन्तर्मन में विद्यमान है मैं अपने को आबद्ध करता हूँ कि आपकी अनन्य भक्ति एवं गुरु के प्रति समर्पण से प्रेरित होकर आपके निर्देशो का पालन करने का प्रयास करूँगा 
नृसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना है किआप स्वस्थ रहे और आपको शारीरिक कष्ट न हो 
क्योंकि आप ने हम पतितो का उद्धार के लिए ही शरीर धारण किया है 
 

आपके दासों का दास
लालचंद चौबे
 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Gratitude to our Guru Mahārāja:

When I came to Qatar, I first saw the Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa (KKD) devotees giving classes to all the assembled devotees. After seeing that, I was very impressed and inspired to ask more about it. Since then, I have been continuously associating with them. By that mercy, I eventually received the opportunity to chant the holy name, recite the mantra, and take initiation.

Once, when we were in Bahrain, Guru Mahārāja was giving special blessings to everyone. Guru Mahārāja said, “Whoever chants at least one round, come forward and aspire for initiation.” We all received his mercy. Guru Mahārāja even called my daughter and personally gave her his blessings.

On the auspicious day of my Harināma initiation, I felt it was one of the most sacred and blessed moments in my life. By your causeless mercy, Guru Mahārāja, I have received a kind and generous spiritual master like you.


Personal Realization:

By the blessings given to me by Guru Mahārāja, I was able to inspire my mother to chant the mahā-mantra. This was a moment of immense mercy and fulfillment for me.


Commitment:

Before I received initiation, I had already spoken to someone about Bhagavān. I then came and sat to pray in front of Guru Mahārāja, and he immediately showered his blessings upon me.

I spoke to two family members about Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and by your mercy, they also started chanting, reading scriptures, and performing deity worship.


Vow:

Now that I have again started participating in Bhakti-vṛkṣa (BV), Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg your blessings. As devotees advance in their understanding of Kṛṣṇa, I would like to connect them to my śikṣā-guru and help them grow further.


Prayers:

gurudeva!
kṛpā-bindu diyā, koro’ ei dāse,
tṛṇāpekṣā ati hīna
sakala sahane, bala diyā koro’,
nija-māne spṛhā-hīna

Gurudeva, give to this servant just one drop of your mercy.
I am lower than a blade of grass.
Please give me the strength to tolerate everything,
And let me become free from all material desires.


Your servant,
Lalita Mādhava-priyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to You and Your divine service.
All glories to Śrī Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu!


Standardized Prayers

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ


Wishing You a Very Happy Appearance Day!

The Vyāsa-pūjā celebration on the spiritual master's appearance day is the most auspicious of all days. On this sacred occasion, we remind ourselves of our duty to lovingly serve and faithfully surrender at the lotus feet of our spiritual master, so that Kṛṣṇa can accept us through His representative.

When we celebrate Vyāsa-pūjā, it has a dual effect—the Supreme Lord is satisfied, and we receive the mercy of the spiritual master, which accelerates our journey toward Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.

It is explained in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta that by receiving the mercy of one’s spiritual master, one will surely attain the mercy of Lord Nityānanda, and then one’s life becomes truly successful.

Guru Mahārāja, please help us and guide us at every step, so that we can understand the real purpose of life and dedicate ourselves fully to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We are so ignorant that we don’t even know what to ask from You for guidance. Sometimes, we feel it is due to false pride that we do not approach You as we should. Please kindly overlook our shortcomings and continue to mercifully guide us on this path, which is impossible to traverse without the mercy of one’s Guru.


Your Inspiring Example

Guru Mahārāja, despite so many health challenges, You remain fully committed to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions. This is deeply inspiring for both of us. Your unwavering determination and surrender in service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya’s mission show us that there is no obstacle too great in devotional service.


Our Humble Services

Yāśodānandana Mādhava Dāsa:
Guru Mahārāja, I have the blessed service of stitching night outfits for Lord Narasiṁhadeva and Śrī Prahlāda Mahārāja. Sometimes, I also stitch outfits for the Deities of Rājāpur temple, especially for festivals like the Boat Festival. Every year, on Your Vyāsa-pūjā day, I offer a new outfit during Maṅgala-ārati darśana to Lord Narasiṁhadeva and Śrī Prahlāda Mahārāja.

Lalitā Mādhava-premī Devī Dāsī:
Guru Mahārāja, I have the great fortune of making flower arm garlands for Gadādhara Paṇḍita and ankle garlands for Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura every day. I am also engaged in Bhakti-vaibhava study. Additionally, I make jewelry for the temple Deities.


Our Humble Prayer

Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so that we may serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement sincerely.

Please forgive us for any mistakes or offenses we may have unknowingly committed.


Your Insignificant Servants,

Yāśodānandana Mādhava Dāsa
Lalitā Mādhava-premī Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāms… Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

I am unable to properly glorify you because I am the most fallen soul in this universe, yet by the grace of Lord Kṛṣṇa, even such a soul as myself is given this opportunity.

You possess all divine qualities, but the one that inspires me the most is your deep sense of gratitude. You are always grateful to others, even to those who may not have done much for Kṛṣṇa. I sincerely desire to develop this quality of gratitude, and I know that it is only possible by your grace.

If you so desire, please bestow your mercy upon me so that I, too, may cultivate gratitude—even towards the smallest of beings.

Your humble servant,
Lokapāvinī Gaurāṅgī-devī Dāsī

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja! 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

It was on the 1st of January 2024 that I first saw you in person. Amidst a large gathering of devotees, as your servants were making way for you, you happened to glance directly into my eyes for a few moments. Even though no one directed me or prepared me for such an encounter, those few seconds felt extraordinary. It was a moment of deep connection, one that still fills my heart with awe and gratitude.

Your presence is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Your compassion is so profound that even without personally knowing someone, you extend your blessings and care toward them. Your ability to forgive and uplift others is unparalleled, something that only a few exalted souls like you possess.

I also recall the time I was taking my first step toward initiation. It was just my mother, one other devotee, and I. Everything happened so quickly that even our śikṣā-guru was surprised and decided to grant us this opportunity. However, at that time, we did not fully know your praṇāma-mantra. Since we were unfamiliar with it, we mistakenly assumed that the second line of your mantra was the same as the second line of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s. My mother suggested we ask the devotee accompanying us, and when he told us, we panicked, realizing that our śikṣā-guru would ask us to recite it. Somehow, within just two to three minutes, we memorized it, and to this day, that mantra remains deeply engraved in our hearts. I know that this was only possible by your mercy.

Last year, on Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī, I experienced yet another glimpse of your exceptional kindness. I had chemistry tuition at the same time as the temple preparations, and I longed to participate. My teacher never cancels classes—it is a rare occurrence. But on that very day, I received a message that he had a medical emergency and would not be able to teach. It was astonishing, as if Kṛṣṇa Himself had arranged for me to engage in service. I could only attribute this to your prayers and blessings upon me.

Sometimes, I wonder—do you know me? Do you care about me? But then, I realize that there is some unseen force that keeps me going in this path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Something that keeps me connected to this beautiful, spiritual world, where bhakti is not just devotion but also a source of joy. And I know it is you, Guru Mahārāja. Your mercy, your blessings, and your prayers are what sustain me, even when I falter.

Despite my shortcomings, laziness, inconsistency in my spiritual practices, and sometimes not taking things seriously, I find myself continuously engaged in devotional service. I continue to receive Kṛṣṇa’s mercy through prasādam, association, and remembrance of the Lord. I often wonder how, despite my weaknesses, I am still in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. And then I realize it is only because of you.

Last year, I wrote to you regarding Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī, and despite your immense responsibilities and countless correspondences, you took the time to reply to my mail. That act left me speechless—how can someone be so merciful, so accessible, and so caring? Every time I visit Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, I make sure to hear your lectures. They are a great source of inspiration and have helped me deepen my understanding of spiritual life.

Guru Mahārāja, even though I am not personally close to you, I know that we are spiritually connected. Your compassion extends to all, and I feel fortunate to be under your shelter. I eagerly await the day when I can receive dīkṣā from you. There is no one I could ever see as my guru other than you. You do not focus on the faults of others but rather accept them as they are, guiding them toward Kṛṣṇa with boundless love.

I am eternally grateful for your mercy, Guru Mahārāja. Right now, I am in Class 12 and hope to become a doctor and dedicate my entire life to this mission—to serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, the entire Vaiṣṇava community, and Kṛṣṇa eternally, forever, wherever I go. I pray that I may one day become a worthy disciple and serve you in a way that pleases you.

Your sheltered disciple,
Maanyatā Mantrī
ISKCON – New Alipore Nāmahaṭṭa (Kolkata, India)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Gurudeva,

  1. On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

  2. Gurudeva, for the last seventeen years, we have been practicing bhakti-yoga in New Rājāpur Jagannātha Dhāma, Bangalore, under HG Caitanya Avatārī Prabhu and his good wife HG Rāsamayi Mātaji. At present, we are living in the temple community and serving Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, Sudarśana, and Nitāi Gaura Candra in deity service and kitchen seva. Apart from this, we are preaching in two to three areas. In our hearts, we have set some targets to bring new souls under your lotus feet. Even though we have hopes and are trying to preach, it can only be successful by your blessings and the guidance of our śikṣā-guru and guru-mātā, Caitanya Avatārī Prabhu and his good wife.

  3. Mercifully, you have given shelter at your lotus feet to our entire family: we two, our daughter Jyotirmai Kauśalyā Devī Dāsī, our son Kṛṣṇarūpa Gaura Dāsa, and daughter-in-law Sudevī Sunāyanā Devī Dāsī. My daughter had some issues with her husband and mother-in-law; however, it has been settled by your mercy through senior devotees, and now we are all living happily. I realize that this happiness will be sustained only if we remain in the association of devotees and continue serving Their Lordships.

We are very grateful for your love and blessings.

Your servant,
Madanmohan Mādhava Dāsa (dīkṣā) & Anukampitā Rādhā Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
ISKCON Magadi Main Road,
New Rājāpur Jagannātha Dhāma
Bangalore, India

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja, on this auspicious occasion of Your Holiness’s 76th Vyāsa Pūjā. I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your health and well-being.

I grew up listening to Your Holiness’s lectures and hearing about your glories from my parents, and I was always awestruck. I feel very fortunate to have become your disciple. During these trying times in this material world, you give us strength to serve Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with unwavering faith. Guru Mahārāja, you are the Victory Flag and the toughest General in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s army. Your dedication and determination to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission inspire us all to do more.

Guru Mahārāja, you are like the giant banyan tree, offering shade to all your disciples from the scorching heat of material existence. I feel deep affection and gratitude toward you, Guru Deva, and may your divine glories continue to flourish. May your teachings eternally inspire nara-dhāmas like me to take shelter at your lotus feet, and may our spiritual family grow tenfold.

Your spiritual son,
Mādhava Vraja Kṛṣṇa Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरू महाराज ।

जब से मै आप की शरण मे आई हूँ मेरे जीवन मे बहुत बदलाव हुए है आपकी शरणागत होने से मेरे जीवन मे बहुत विनम्रता और सहनशीलता आई है  और भक्ति का भावार्थ पता चला है और शास्त्रो को अध्ययन करने का मौका मिला है मुझे इस बात की अत्यधिक प्रसंशा है कि मेरे गुरु  मेरे  प्रेरणास्रोत है 

मै अपने-आप को कृत्यज्ञ महसूस करती हूँ  कि  अमरितेश प्रभु  जी के सानिध्य मे रहकर मैने गुरू की महिमा को जाना है एक शिष्य के जीवन मे गुरू  बादल के समान है  जो श्रीकृष्ण भगवान की भक्ति करते है उन भक्तो पर अमृत  प्रेम  की वर्षा होती है हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरू महाराज ।

जब से मै आप की शरण मे आई हूँ मेरे जीवन मे बहुत बदलाव हुए है आपकी शरणागत होने से मेरे जीवन मे बहुत विनम्रता और सहनशीलता आई है  और भक्ति का भावार्थ पता चला है और शास्त्रो को अध्ययन करने का मौका मिला है मुझे इस बात की अत्यधिक प्रसंशा है कि मेरे गुरु  मेरे  प्रेरणास्रोत है 

मै अपने-आप को कृत्यज्ञ महसूस करती हूँ  कि  अमरितेश प्रभु  जी के सानिध्य मे रहकर मैने गुरू की महिमा को जाना है एक शिष्य के जीवन मे गुरू  बादल के समान है  जो श्रीकृष्ण भगवान की भक्ति करते है उन भक्तो पर अमृत  प्रेम  की वर्षा होती है मै भगवान श्रीकृष्ण और राधारानी से प्रार्थना करती हु कि मेरे गुरु को प्रसन्न ओर दीर्घायु जीवन प्रदान करे

YHS
माधवी सुभासनी देवी दासी

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Respected Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our prostrated, humble obeisances unto your lotus feet! All glories to Your Divine Grace! All glories to Śrī Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Guru Mahārāja, on this most auspicious occasion of Your Holiness’ 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration, I offer my sincere prayers and prostrated obeisances unto your lotus feet, humbly seeking your blessings.

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally indebted to you for the shower of mercy you have bestowed upon me by choosing and engaging me in service. In spite of my shortcomings and limitations, I am cherishing the downpour of your reciprocation and inspiration to serve more.

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-gurum dīna-tāraṇam

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, the deliverer of the fallen souls. His mercy turns the dumb into eloquent speakers and enables the lame to cross mountains.”

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, who has opened my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with the torchlight of knowledge.”

I beg you to bless me with strength and energy to sincerely follow your instructions and humbly beg for your empowerment.

Your recent initiatives and tireless efforts have invigorated the spirit of preaching in all circumstances, and they serve as a great inspiration. Your manifestation of a pure heart, filled with the compassion of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu for the fallen souls, is glorious.

Your qualities of sacrifice and tolerance have no bounds. Your very life—every act and movement—radiates these divine qualities, teaching wretched souls like me the most essential lessons and purpose of life.

he guro jñāna-da dīna-bandho
svānanda-dātaḥ karuṇāika-sindho
vṛndāvana-sīna hitāvatāra
prasīda rādhā-praṇaya-pracāra

“O spiritual master, O giver of divine wisdom, O friend of the fallen, you are the bestower of your own bliss and the sole ocean of mercy. Though dwelling in Vṛndāvana, you have descended for the welfare of the fallen souls like myself and are preaching the divine love of Rādhā for Kṛṣṇa. Please be merciful to me.”

aṁśo bhagavato 'smy ahaṁ
sadā dāso 'smi sarvathā
tat-kṛpāpakṣako nityam
tat-preṣṭhasat karomi svam

“I am a tiny part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, and I am always and in every way His eternal servant. Always hoping for His mercy and kindness, I offer myself to His most dear servitor, my spiritual master.”

At every opportunity, Your Holiness graciously expresses your care and concern by guiding others through the most innovative and accessible means—be it apps, Zoom calls, Tweets, Instagram, digital house visits, darśanas, or lovingly accepting offerings. All these efforts rejuvenate and enliven our spiritual pursuits.

On this very special occasion of Your Holiness' Vyāsa-pūjā, I beg for your mercy and blessings to contribute wholeheartedly and strive sincerely in your glorious preaching initiatives.

Your servant,
Madhu Gopāla dāsa
along with my wife
Mañjarī Gopī Devī Dāsī
and son
Ānandamaya Ambarīṣa dāsa

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories unto your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Gurudeva, wishing you a very Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, and I pray that we may have your divine association for many more years to come.

It is said in Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta:

'brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja'

I feel very fortunate and grateful to have received the shelter of your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, and I wonder if I will ever be able to repay my debt to you.

I thank you from the core of my heart for accepting me, for giving me the holy name, and for engaging me in various services.

You are an ocean of all divine qualities, and among the many qualities that you possess, I wish to meditate upon two qualities of yours that inspire me the most: that a devotee is ‘peaceful’ and has ‘complete attachment to Kṛṣṇa.’

It is mentioned in Bhagavad-gītā that there can be no happiness without peace, and only a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa can be truly peaceful.

You have undergone so many trials and tribulations on the bodily platform, and yet, whenever we meet you, you are always so peaceful and grave, spiritually surcharging and enthusing us. No calamity in this world can ever lower your spirit; instead, you uplift everyone’s consciousness in all circumstances. During the COVID pandemic, when the whole world was in lockdown and people were in anxiety, Your Holiness visited everyone’s home virtually, and our moroseness was mitigated simply by your darśana.

Your quality of being completely attached to Lord Kṛṣṇa is also evident. Whenever you get an opportunity, you always want to speak about Lord Gaurāṅga and His causeless mercy! It does not matter if you are physically drained or have had a completely hectic schedule—your day never ends without glorifying Lord Gaurāṅga. What greater fortune can there be than to hear Gaurā-kathā from your lotus mouth on the rooftop of the Lotus building in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur! We forget all miseries and experience bliss when we hear you ecstatically call out, 'Gaurāṅgā!' I wish I could attain even a drop of your attachment to Lord Gaurāṅga—my life would then be successful!

All glories to you, dearest Guru Mahārāja!

On this very special day of your appearance, I seek your causeless mercy and blessings so that I may continue on this beautiful path of bhakti, even life after life. I also seek your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly against you or any other Vaiṣṇava.

Your spiritual daughter,

Mādhurī Mamatāmāyī Devī Dāsī

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja! 

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for your auspicious presence on this planet. Your presence removes all darkness and gives illumination—and this special light is not blinding but soothing, healing, and heart-touching.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for appearing in this world. It is Lord Kṛṣṇa’s causeless mercy upon our sampradāya that He Himself came as Lord Caitanya, and yet He did not finish His compassion there—He is still flooding His mercy upon us by sending His missionary devotees. He sent Śrīla Prabhupāda… and then He sent you.

All glories to Lord Caitanya!

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for bringing Goloka and Gaura-dhāma into this material world. Though you are sitting physically far from me, still you are bestowing all the facilities needed to practice bhakti.

One who—whether a human or any other jīva—gets your darśana even once is most fortunate. One who gets your association is more fortunate. And one who is gifted a relationship with you is not merely fortunate, but most blessed. And you are calling and gifting this relationship freely to all conditioned souls, despite your own health challenges. Thank you once again, Guru Mahārāja, for bestowing this relationship without seeing any qualifications. You are distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy, through this connection.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for always encouraging us to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, to distribute them, to become paramahaṁsa devotees, and to participate in your preaching mission. In this way, you are engaging our minds and bodies all day in devotional service.

yasya deve parā bhaktir
yathā deve tathā gurau
tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ
prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for your presence and your blessings in my life—they give me the assurance that, one day, "janma sārtḥaka kari' kara para-upakāra"—I may truly make my life successful and help others.

Thank you once again, Guru Mahārāja, for appearing in this world and taking on all discomfort only to deliver us. Your compassion and forgiveness are beyond my imagination. Your presence is the real treasure, the real jewel of this material world. The material world is shining by your presence.

Please accept my most respectful obeisances again at your divine lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Mādhurya Keśavī Devī Dāsī

 

Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Ādarṇīya ādhātmika pitā ke caraṇa-kamalon meṁ koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat-praṇām.

Guru Mahārāja, āp se dīkṣā lene ke bād merī life meṁ bahut badlāva āyā hai. Merī spiritual life meṁ kabhī-kabhī parīkṣā hotī hai, par jab āpkā dhyān kartī huṁ tab sab ṭhīk ho jātā hai.

Āp śārīrik svāstha na hokar bhī jis tarah sādhana karte haiṁ, usse hameṁ yah seekhne ko miltā hai ki ham śarīr nahīṁ, ātmā haiṁ.

Kabhī-kabhī sochtī huṁ, agar Śrīla Prabhupāda na hote to hameṁ Kṛṣṇa-kī bhakti ke bāre meṁ kaun batātā? Prabhupāda ne hameṁ jīvan kā lakṣya diyā hai—24 ghante busy karke hameṁ mind free kar diyā hai.

Aur Guru Mahārāja, āpkī kṛpā se cār niyam aur 16 mālā daily ho rahī hai. Prayāsa jārī hai ki jyādā se jyādā logoṁ ko Kṛṣṇa-bhakti meṁ joḍ sakeṁ.

Guru Mahārāja, Kṛṣṇa se prārthanā kartī huṁ ki hameśā āp par unkī kṛpā banī rahe aur āpkī kṛpā ham sab par banī rahe.

Guru Mahārāja, mere putra kī is sāla nava-jīvana (married life) kī śurūāt hone vālī hai. Āp se prārthanā hai ki āp āśīrvāda dene kī kṛpā kareṁ. Āpkī kṛpā hameśā sarva-bhakton par aur mere parivār par banī rahe.

Kṛṣṇa hameśā āpko svāstha rakhe.
Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Āpkī spiritual daughter,
Madhusmita Mitravindā Devī Dāsī
Delhi, Chipī Barā

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत  प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें

 पतित पावन  गुरु महाराज की जय गुरु महाराज में एक तुच्छ पतित जीव हूं  और आपके अनंत गुण हैं मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं लेकिन फिर भी गुरु गौरांग की प्रसन्नता के लिए और अपनी शुद्धिकरण के लिए मैं आपका गुणगान करना चाहूंगी गुरु महाराज मैं तुच्छ पतित जीव थी जो इस भौतिक संसार अंधकार के अंदर भटक रही थी और क्षणिक सुख के पीछे दौड़ रही थी मेरा लक्ष्य क्या है मेरी कुछ समझ में नहीं आता था गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा हुई शिष्यों को मेरे पास भेजा उन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचाया और आपने मुझ पर अपने आहेतुकी कृपा दिखाई वह अपने चरण कमलों का आश्रय प्रदान किया मुझे भगवान की भक्ति के माध्यम से एक दिव्य आनंद जीवन प्रदान किया आप अनंत गुनो के भंडार हैं आप पतित पवन है गुरु महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं क्योंकि आप स्वयं बहुत शारीरिक कष्ट सहते हुए भी मुझ जैसे बुद्ध जीव का उद्धार करने के लिए इस धराधाम में है अपने गुरु की आज्ञा और उसके मिशन को पूरे विश्व में फैलाने में अग्रिणी रहे हैं आपकी दया और कृपा हमें हमेशा यूं ही प्राप्त होती रहे

 कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दे ताकि मैं भक्तों और आपके चरण कमलों के प्रति सेवा भाव रख सकूं जिससे मैं इस मिशन में अपना योगदान दे सकूं ऐसा आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें गुरु महाराज के चरण कमलों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

 आपकी तुच्छ दासी
 मधुवती ममतावती दासी 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine appearance.

Guru Mahārāja, words fall short in glorifying your divine grace and the way you have been showering your causeless mercy upon all living beings—guiding them toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness and bringing them back to Godhead. You are an exemplary spiritual master for all of humanity, and I feel truly fortunate to be your disciple.

Guru Mahārāja, I do not consider myself an ideal disciple, as I still carry many material desires. I sincerely pray that, by your mercy, these desires may gradually diminish as I progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

By your blessings, my marriage has recently been arranged with your dear disciple, H.G. Jayagopal Īśvara Dāsa, who is practicing under the guidance of H.G. Mantreśa Gaurāṅga Dāsa Prabhu and H.G. Nitya-yoginī Devī Dāsī Mātajī. It is only by your mercy that I have received such wonderful devotee association.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly seek your blessings as I enter the gṛhastha life with the proper consciousness. As Śrīla Prabhupāda always emphasized, Kṛṣṇa-conscious marriage is meant for raising Kṛṣṇa-conscious children, not for sense gratification. I pray that, by your grace, I may sincerely follow Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions and make my gṛhastha life successful by bringing forth and nurturing Kṛṣṇa-conscious children.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Mahāgopī Lalitā Devī Dāsī (initiated)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Holiness.

We are greatly indebted for your constant inspiration and care for all of us. Since the beginning of my spiritual life, I have received your divine association abundantly in Dubai. I fondly remember the personal dealings and instructions you gave me. Please forgive us if we make any mistakes, and please continue giving your divine association through your nectarean classes.

  1. As a loving cousin, you guided us and mercifully made yourself accessible by creating a special group for Mahārāja’s disciples, which makes us feel very much loved. You also mercifully agreed to give me initiation.

  2. We are very grateful to you for giving us such a wonderful opportunity to hear. It would be our great fortune if we can continuously receive your transcendental association in the form of such sessions. I am not eligible, and if I have made any mistakes, please kindly forgive me, Gurumahārāja.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your humble servant,
Mahāprabhu Maheśvara dāsa

हरे कृष्णा, 
गुरु महाराज को दंडवत प्रणाम आपकी कृपा और महानता का वर्णन कर पाना मेरे लिए संभव नहीं ,आपने हमें श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभु और श्री कृष्ण की शरण में आने का अवसर दिया जो इस जीवन का सबसे अनमोल उपहार है मैं बहुत अधिक सुखों और मोह माया में उलझा व था तब जीवन की वास्तविक उद्देश्य मेरी समझ से परे था , लगता था जीवन  केवल दैनिक संघर्षों का नाम है लेकिन जब आप को सुना आपके चरणों की शरण ली तब जाना जीवन क्या है गुरु महाराज जी आपने हमें दिखाई की भक्ति केवल  ग्रंथों में सीमित नहीं इस जीवन का आधार बनाना सच्ची साधना है आपकी कृपा से हमें इस्कॉन जैसा परिवार का हिस्सा jबनने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ जहां भगवान की स्मृति में जीवन व्यतीत होता है, मैं आपके श्री चरणों में विनती करता हूं कि आपकी कृपा सदैव हम पर बनी रहे और हमारे जीवन को श्री कृष्ण की सेवा में समर्पित कर सकूं मेरी प्रार्थना  है कि श्री श्री राधा माधव और श्री नरसिंह देव श्री गौर निताई आपको उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और दीर्घायु प्रदान करें ताकि आप हम जैसे पत्तों का उद्धार कर सके और श्री कृष्ण की भक्ति का मार्ग दिखा सके

आपके चरणों में  शरणागत। 

महेश जांगड़ा

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of the lotus feet of Your Divine Grace.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Guru Mahārāja, I am very grateful for the countless blessings of Gurudeva, which enable me to practice devotional service nicely. I am deeply thankful to Gurudeva for my ability to chant the holy name, worship the Deities, and assist in preaching efforts. I am especially grateful for the many enlightening classes of Gurudeva, which are nourishing my devotional life. I cherish the daily updates, Zoom visits, and Saturday Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes, which are deepening my connection to the lotus feet of Your Divine Grace.

The past year has been challenging for me personally, as my brother suffered falls and had to undergo multiple surgeries, and my mother had knee replacement surgery. But despite all these difficulties, Gurudeva’s mercy has kept me steady in my devotional service, strengthening my faith in Gurudeva and Kṛṣṇa. I am grateful that, despite my many shortcomings, Gurudeva continues to hold me at the shelter of Your Divine Grace’s lotus feet.

On this glorious occasion of Gurudeva’s Vyāsa-pūjā, my ardent prayers to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahāyī, and Lord Narasiṁhadeva—may Their Lordships be merciful and keep Gurudeva healthy and present among us for a very long time for the benefit of the world and all living beings.

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of Your Divine Grace’s lotus feet.

Your humble servant,
Mahīpāla Govinda Dāsa
Dīkṣā disciple
Coimbatore

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I received shelter from You last year on February 10th. You are always an inspiration to me and to all the devotees around the world. Thank You for always being so merciful toward us.

Lately, I have not been able to properly continue my sādhana. Please forgive me for my shortcomings. I sincerely desire to serve Kṛṣṇa, and for that, I seek Your mercy.

Thank You, Guru Mahārāja. Please take care of Your health.

Your humble servant,
Malati Basnet

namah om visnu padaya

krsna presthaya bhutale

srimate jayapataka 

swamin iti namine

namah acharyapadaya 

nitai kripa pradayine 

gaura katha damodaya 

nagara grahma tarine

 

Dear Guru Maharaja 

Please accept my respectful obeisances 

All glories to Srilad Prabhupada 

 

Life after life we wander this earth, thinking these material bondages are the goal of life, not knowing how entangled we are getting in suffering, not rembering our true goal. Thank You for guiding us back home, back to Godhead. How lucky I am to have met You in this lifetime.

Like Your mother Lorrie has told us, You were an excellent salesman when just a small boy. Today You are the biggest distributor in the market place  of the Holy Name. We are so fortunate to have been given the chance to chant the Holy Name and to follow Your instructions.

Once when You went to church with your mother and uncle, they suddenly noticed You were missing. They found You standing near the altar, stretching Your arms up, saying "O Lord, hallowed be thy Name!" You were stretching out Your arms like Pancha Tattva. Like Srilad Prabhupada has said, You were an associate of Lord Chaitanya 500 years ago. Now You continue Your mission in this lifetime, showing the spiritual path to thousands of souls.

Due to my health I have not been able to be as active as in earlier years. Hoping to be able to be more engaged in devotional service at Your Lotus feet. Thank You Guru Maharaja for accepting me as Your disciple. I am forever greatful to You. As a disciple I can never repay You, for the causeless mercy being poured upon me by You, it is priceless.

Your spiritual daughter Mallika Madhavi dd 

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महराज के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम 
परम पूज्य गुरु महराज जी का गुणगान करना मुझ जैसी पतित अज्ञानी के लिए संभव नहीं है 
शास्त्रों में गुरु को साक्षात् परम् ब्रम्ह की संज्ञा दी गई है
गुरु महराज जी हम जैसे पतितो के उद्धार के लिए ही शरीर धारण किया है गुरु महराज की कृपा से ही मैं कुछ भक्ति करने का प्रयास कर रहा  रही हूँ 
मैं नृसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप स्वस्थ्य रहे और आपकों शारीरिक कष्ट न हो 
आपकी कृपा दृष्टि हम पर निरंतर बनीं रहे कयोंकि आप कि कृपा के बिना भक्ति कर पाना मुझ जैसी अज्ञानी के लिए असंभव है 

आपकी तुच्छ  दासी   
 ममतेश

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Pañcaṅga-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

My humble offering:

Your Divine Grace’s presence and smile purify the hearts of all who behold them, inspiring within us a deep service attitude toward Kṛṣṇa.

You are so merciful to accept unqualified souls like us as your disciples.

Your Divine Grace cares for your disciples just like a loving mother—immediately, affectionately, and unconditionally. Every moment of your life is dedicated to the upliftment of your disciples: from giving daily Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes, to checking and replying to emails, taking the time to write your monthly messages, and conducting JSSS classes.

You are constantly encouraging and motivating your disciples to deepen their spiritual practices and remain steady on the path of bhakti.

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे" 

श्रील गुरू महाराज जी के श्री चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम् 

गुरु महाराज आपने मुझ पर अपनी कृपा की और मुझे अपने शिष्या बनाया मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था कि आप जैसे गुरु मेरे जीवन में आ सकते हैं मेरी तो कोई योग्यता नहीं थी लेकिन आपकी सभी भक्तों की और शिक्षा गुरु की कृपा से मेरे जीवन में यह हो पाया कि मैं आपके शिष्य बनी और आपने मुझे दीक्षा दी। गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा से मुझे भगवान कौन हैं भक्ति क्या है यह पता चला। गुरु महाराज आप हमेशा अपने आचरण से हमें सिखाते हैं कि किसी भी अवस्था में होते हुए हमें कैसे भक्ति में लगे रहना है निरंतर भगवान की सेवा करते रहना है व प्रचार प्रसार कैसे करना है और अपने गुरु और भक्तों के साथ कैसा व्यवहार रखना है। गुरु महाराज मेरी आपके चरणों में यही प्रार्थना है कि आप हमेशा मुझ पर अपने कृपा बनाए रखें हमेशा मुझे अपना आशीर्वाद प्रदान करे ताकि किसी भी परिस्थिति में रहते हुए मैं भक्ति कर सकूं और प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन में सहयोग कर सकूं। गुरु महाराज मैं दीक्षा के समय अपने दिए गए वचनों का का पूरे निष्ठा से पालन करुंगी लेकिन बद्ध जीव होने के नाते मुझसे जो भी अपराध हुए हैं उनके लिए मुझे क्षमा प्रदान करें। 

गुरु महाराज मेरी राधा माधव  नरसिंह देव औरगौर निताई से यही प्रार्थना है कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और हम पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें 

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम

आपकी तुच्छ शिष्या
मनीमयी हरि कांता देवी दासी

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudev,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Jagad-Guru Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to your loving divine grace.

It is my great pleasure to offer this homage to your divine grace on this auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day. I pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī for many happy returns of this sacred occasion. Gurudev, this past year has been filled with realizations and new spiritual experiences by your blessings. Keeping you at the center of my life, I can feel how your causeless mercy flows unconditionally, nurturing my devotional service. Although it has been ten years since Lord Kṛṣṇa mercifully sent you as my master and savior, the memory of my first darśana of your divine grace remains fresh in my vision.

I am currently in my first year studying Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at University of Sydney. Dear Gurudev, you are showering Gaurāṅga’s mercy through over 50,000 hands. Fortunately, I received your mercy through HG Dīnanātha Giridhārī Prabhu (of Balarāma-deśa Yātrā), who brought me into Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Currently, I am engaged in kīrtana services alongside my higher education.

Gurudev, you have made all arrangements not only for your disciples but for humanity at large through your innovative ways of sharing your association—lectures, live internet broadcasts, activity reports, and more. In every activity, you strengthen our commitment and conviction to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his ISKCON.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that the anarthas in the core of my heart are replaced by genuine concern for living entities suffering without Kṛṣṇa consciousness. May I thereby become an instrument of your dedicated disciples, spreading Lord Gaurāṅga’s message. Please instill in my heart a drop of that mood of servitorship you have for Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please bless me and my family so that all of us can engage wholeheartedly in devotional service and live up to your instructions. I pray to Lord Narasiṁha to protect you and give you all strength. Let Him take my life, as it is worthless and useless, and add the balance of my life to yours.

On this auspicious day, I pray to remain a speck of dust at your lotus feet, O my beloved Guru Mahārāja. I wish you the most wonderful Vyāsa-pūjā celebration again and again.

His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja kī jaya!

Your insignificant servant of the servants,
Manish

 नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायने गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे 

जगत गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय 
पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय 
गुरु महाराज आपको 76वे जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं 

गुरु महाराज आपके पावन चरणों में मेरा बारम्बार प्रणाम 

गुरु महाराज आप इस संसार के पतित जीवों का उद्धार करने और उन्हें इस भोतिक संसार के भव सागर से पार निकालने के लिए इस संसार में अवतरित हुए हैं  गुरु महाराज उन्हीं पतितों में से में भी एक हूं जो आपके शरण में आयी हूं,  हे मेरे पतित पावन गुरु महाराज आप हमेशा मुझे अपने चरणों से लगाये रखना जिस तरह आपने हमेशा पग-पग पर अपना आशीर्वाद दिया है ये मेरे जीवन के अन्तिम क्षण के बाद भी रखना मे क्षण भर के लिए भी आपको भूलना नहीं चाहती 
गुरु महाराज आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक पिता हैं और मैं हमेशा आपकी बेटी बनकर रहना चाहूंगी मुझे अपने चरणों से लगाये रखना 
गुरु महाराज आप जिस प्रकार परमपुरुष श्री भगवान के नाम का प्रचार पूरे विश्व् में कर रहे हैं वो अकल्पनीय है 
गुरु महाराज आपने अपने गुरु महाराज श्रील प्रभुपाद के हर स्वपन को पूर्ण किया है चाहे वह book distribution हो मन्दिरों का निर्माण कार्य हो या अपने भक्तों से प्रेम हो  गुरु महाराज आप इतने शारीरिक कष्टों के बाद भी इतने बड़े -बडे़ कार्य कर लेते हैं आप दया, करुणा, प्रेम के अथाह सागर हैं  महाप्रभु इस संसार में पतितों का उद्धार करने के लिए अवतरित हुए थे,ऐसे ही आप हम जैसे बध जीवों का उद्धार करने के लिए महाप्रभु के पार्षद बन कर आये हैं  गुरु महाराज आपका जितना गुण गान करें उतना कम है अपनी कृपा हम सब भक्तो पर बनाये रखना 
 में अपने जीवन के अन्तिम क्षण तक आपके हर आदेश का गंभीरता से पालन करूंगी गुरु गौरांग की सेवा में तत्पर रहूंगी ।

गुरु महाराज श्री नरसिंह देव भगवान। श्री राधा माधव। श्री जगन्नाथ, बलदेव, सुभद्रा मां से हर क्षण प्रार्थना करती हूं आप स्वस्थ रहैं, दीर्घायु हौं और भी नये -नये 
बड़े -बडे़ कार्य करें
गुरु महाराज की जय 
अगर मुझसे  लिखने में कोई ग़लती हो गई हो तो मुझे तुछ दासी समझ कर क्षमा करें

आपकी कृपा दृष्टि की आकांक्षी 
            
मंजुमुखी राधा देवी दासी 
वृजराज गोपाल दास 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!
Please accept my prostrated obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine service.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


I don't know where to begin. Although I have no qualification to glorify His Divine Grace, I have heard that Lord Kṛṣṇa is very much pleased when His pure devotee is glorified. So, by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, I will attempt to glorify you.

A few years back, when I was going through the most difficult phase of my life, my younger brother’s friend told him about this Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. Initially, I was reluctant to take it up. But gradually, I started practicing. It was not until I met His Divine Grace’s most dedicated disciple, H.G. Amṛteśa Prabhuji, that I began to take this transcendental process seriously. Although I felt some sort of connection with His Divine Grace, I paid no heed to it. It is only in the association of your disciples that I began to realize this connection.

I once heard:
"It is only by the mercy of Guru that one can understand and serve Kṛṣṇa, and it is only by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa that one is able to understand and render some service to the Guru."

By the mercy of Kṛṣṇa, I gradually started to understand His Divine Grace and discover your innumerable qualities. Among these, the one that stands out for me is the personal care you give, not just to your disciples, but to anyone who comes to you in distress. This is only possible because of your oceanic love and compassion for all the conditioned souls of this material world.

Such magnanimity is only possible for a true representative and associate of Nityānanda Prabhu (nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine), whose sole purpose is to bring the fallen souls of this world under the shelter of the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Your tireless efforts remind me of Vāsudeva Datta Ṭhākura:

“He wished to take the sins of every single living being and suffer in hell in their place so that they could be liberated.”
(Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi 10.42)

Your protection and guidance at every step of my life are unfathomable. You pray for your disciples every single day. You are my only sun in this darkest ocean of nescience.

I beg forgiveness for committing countless offenses unto your lotus feet. I struggle to maintain my daily sādhana, to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and to hear your transcendental vāṇī. But I promise, by your mercy, I will try—with all my energy—to improve and progress on this eternally blissful path of devotion. I will perform my sādhana, read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books with complete sincerity and seriousness, and preach this knowledge to others as it is, on your behalf, without any whimsical interpretation.

As you have said many times in your classes, you want all your disciples to be gurus, and all your gṛhastha disciples to be paramahaṁsas. I beg your prayers and mercy so I may live up to your expectations as a householder.

You once said, and I quote:

"No disciple can ever repay the debt of one instruction of his spiritual master with any amount of money and gifts of this material world in millions of years."

I will be indebted to you forever, life after life. I have no desire whatsoever for liberation from this material world or to go back home, back to Godhead—because of my material conditioning since time immemorial. But I do know that I want to remain under the shelter of your lotus feet, birth after birth. You are my only refuge, my only connection to the spiritual world.


Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Day, Guru Mahārāja!

Your most fallen disciple,
Manohara Rādhājīvana Dāsa

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat-praṇāms at your lotus feet.
Please accept this heartfelt offering on the auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

  1. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “A first-class Vaiṣṇava is he whose very presence makes others chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.”
    Guru Mahārāja, your very presence makes everyone ecstatic, as their thoughts automatically dwell on Lord Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotee. And when you raise your hands, everyone spontaneously begins chanting the holy names of Lord Gaurāṅga loudly.

  2. Dear Guru Mahārāja, by your personal example, you are showing us how to lead a life of Kṛṣṇa consciousness twenty-four hours a day. Even during dialysis or therapy, you utilize every precious moment in serving the divine mission of your dear spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are practically demonstrating the verse:

“ahaituky apratihatā yayātmā suprasīdati”
—that devotional service cannot be checked by any material condition.

  1. Even amidst challenging health conditions, you remain determined to complete the śāstric certifications up to Bhakti-sārvabhauma. You are also showing us how to systematically study the scriptures in pursuit of that goal. I pray that I may receive even a small measure of your determination and enthusiasm in reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

On this blissful day of your divine appearance, I humbly request your blessings so that I may perform my sādhana with love and devotion—always hankering for the dust of your lotus feet, as Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura has sung:

śuddha-bhakata-caraṇa-reṇu, bhajana-anukūla

Your insignificant servant,
Manohara Śrīgaura dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you, Gurudeva!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

This is my first Vyāsa-pūjā offering to you, Gurudeva.

First, I want to say thank you for accepting me under your divine shelter. I was a bit tense, unsure if you would give shelter to me or not, as I am so undeserving. But we all know how merciful you are. You are the personification of mercy, freely bestowing Nityānanda Prabhu’s mercy.

One can hear your glories endlessly—you have unlimited qualities, dear Guru Mahārāja.

You teach by your own example how one should accept and follow the instructions of his spiritual master as his very life. You are so compassionate; I have never heard of you rejecting someone who comes to you. Just as Nityānanda Prabhu’s mercy is unlimited, so is yours.

I beg to receive dīkṣā from you, Guru Mahārāja. You are the only hope in my life. I am nothing without you.

Please forgive me, Gurudeva, for the offenses I have committed toward you.

I beg for your blessings and mercy, so I can do some sincere service to please you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your unworthy sheltered daughter,
Mansi Joshi

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances.

My Dear Spiritual Father,

I have heard how you undertook the great sacrifice of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the Western world and how we are so indebted to your divine grace. You have carried Lord Caitanya’s mercy all over the world. You are my inspiration. Please help me become a good devotee.

Guru Mahārāja, you have completely transformed my life. I never imagined that I would receive such a loving spiritual father. I am making full preparations so that I can meet you and have your darśana this year. You are everything to me, and I am nothing without you.

If I have committed any offenses, please forgive me and bless me so that I may sincerely follow your teachings. Please empower me to preach in such a way that others may also become devotees, and may I too become a good devotee.

Please grant me shelter at your lotus feet.

Your humble servant,
Mansi Pandey

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to His Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja!

My dear spiritual master,

I am not capable of properly glorifying you. Yet, by your causeless mercy, you have accepted a fallen soul like me. I am not even worthy of such grace. You have saved me from the darkness of this material world by bestowing your boundless compassion.

Despite facing numerous health challenges, you have unwaveringly followed the orders of your spiritual master, showing mercy to countless fallen souls. You have proven that no illness can hinder the worship of the Supreme Lord or the service to one’s spiritual master. By your example, you have illuminated the real path to happiness and devotion.

Guru Mahārāja, you are pure and virtuous. You had everything—an esteemed job, a two-storied house, a Mercedes-Benz car, and a Rolex watch—yet you renounced all of it, choosing instead to humbly sweep the floor and clean tables just to pay the rent for your spiritual master’s apartment. This extraordinary sacrifice and dedication have made you an inspiration to so many fallen souls.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may serve you and the Vaiṣṇavas with sincerity and devotion.

Your humble servant,
Mantrinī Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna dandwat pranam Guru Mahārāja!
Accept my humble offering
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda
All glories to Srila Gurudeva

गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपकी महिमा का गुणगान करूं।  मैं बहुत पतित हूं.  आपके स्वास्थ्य को देख कर और आपके कृष्ण भावनामृत में पूर्ण समर्पण को देखते हुए मैं आपसे बहुत प्रेरित हुई हूं।  ये मेरा सौभाग्य है कि भक्ति में आकर मुझे वैष्णवों का संग मिला है। अब मुझे सही मायनों में पता चल रहा है कि भक्ति का रहस्य क्या है।  भक्ति में आने के लिए इसका श्रेय उनकी कृपा अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रभु जी को जाता है। मैं अभी तक प्रामाणिक गुरु की तलाश में थी अब मेरी ये इच्छा पूरी हुई है।

जब से मैं भक्तों के सम्पर्क में आई हूँ  तब से मेरे जीवन में बदलाव आ रहा है। आपसे गुरु महाराज मैने सीखा है कि कैसे भक्ति में रह कर हम अपने जीवन को बदल सकते हैं। गुरु महाराज जब मैंने भक्तों से आपका गुणगान सुना तभी मैंने निर्णय लिया कि मैं आपसे ही दीक्षा लूंगी।  गुरु महाराज मैं बड़ी पतित हूं। आप अपनी अहेतुकी कृपा मुझे प्रदान करें ताकि मैं भक्ति में अग्रसर हो कर वैष्णों का संग पा सकू।

गुरु महाराज  मैं आपको आश्वासन दिलाती हूँ  कि मैं आचार्यों के नियमों और विनियमों का  पूर्ण पालन करूंगी मैं भक्ति को गंभीरता से लुंगी और गुरु परंपरा के निर्देशों का पूर्ण पालन करूंगी.

आपकी विनम्र सेवक
मीना गगन

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet, Gurudeva.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I feel truly blessed to write to you, Gurudeva. You are not just an ordinary personality but a direct associate of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

I want to share something deeply personal with you. After my delivery, I was admitted to the hospital due to heart failure and spent time in the ICU. During that week, I was unable to remember Kṛṣṇa, and I couldn't chant my rounds. For an entire week, I failed to complete my 16 rounds, though I eventually resumed them. What inspired me to return to my chanting was meditating on you, Gurudeva.

No matter how serious your health condition may be, you never miss your chanting, and you are always 100% absorbed in Gaurāṅga consciousness. Sometimes, I feel that you go through your hospital līlās just to awaken and inspire lazy souls like me.

Gurudeva, you are my strength. Just remembering you or calling out to you automatically inspires me to engage in Kṛṣṇa-conscious activities. Recently, we heard that you were unwell and had a high fever, and all of us god-sisters started chanting extra rounds on Zoom for your health. Then, we received the message that you were giving a live class. How do you do this, Gurudeva? It is beyond my material comprehension. I have never seen a personality like you. I feel extremely fortunate and blessed to be your disciple.

O Gurudeva, Light of Endless Grace

O Gurudeva, light of endless grace,
In your presence, we find our sacred place.
With every step, you teach the way,
By your example, we learn each day.

Through trials and storms, you lead with care,
A beacon of love, always there.
In your remembrance, the Lord we find,
A reflection of His mercy, pure and kind.

From darkness, you lifted our soul’s despair,
A loving father, ever so rare.
Your touch, a balm for wounds unseen,
In your embrace, we live serene.

Merciful, kind, and full of love,
You guide us gently to realms above.
O Gurudeva, with heart so bright,
Your wisdom leads us toward the light.

In your grace, our spirits rise,
A gift of Gaurāṅga, beyond the skies.
Forever we’re blessed to walk your way,
With you, dear Gurudeva, every day.

Your insignificant servant,
Megharūpā Rādhā Devī Dāsī

हरे कृष्णा आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज जी

आपको 76 में जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं गुरु महाराज जी आप जैसी शुद्ध आत्मा के बारे में बोलने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है फिर भी मैं आपके बारे में थोड़ा सा गुणगान करना चाहती हूं कोई त्रुटि हो तो हमें क्षमा कर देंगे. गुरु महाराज जी आप एक परम वैष्णव है और भक्ति वेदांत स्वामी प्रभुपाद जी के वरिष्ठ शिष्य हैं आप ने कृष्णा भावना अमृत के ।प्रचार प्रसार और भक्तों को गुरु परंपरा से जोड़ने में अपने उत्साह को बरकरार रखा है आपने भगवान कृष्ण  और गुरु गौरांग अपने गुरु  श्रील प्रभुपाद  के आदेश का  पालन किया अपनी और भगवान की सेवा में और हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं के उद्धार में लग गए

आपने प्रभुपाद जी  के आदेश का पालन करते हुए देश विदेश में भक्ति का प्रचार किया और भक्त बनाए और उन भक्तों की कृपा से आज हम आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान के बारे में सीख रहे  हैं आप जैसे प्रमाणिक गुरु की शरण पाकर हम भक्ति का अर्थ समझ पाए  हम पर अपना आशीर्वाद बनाए रखे गुरु महाराज जी आप हमे आशीर्वाद दे कि हम अपने भक्ति अच्छे से कर पाएं और हम  नरसिंह देव भगवान राधा माधव से आपके स्वास्थ्य के लिए प्रार्थना करेंगे आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें हैं आपके चरणो में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम हरे कृष्णा

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
मीना पांडेय

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Dandavat-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Though I feel unworthy to glorify you, as your humble servant, I am compelled to express my deep admiration and gratitude. Your strength, evident in both your photographs and personal presence, inspires me greatly. Your infinite qualities—your simplicity, kindness, and pure love for your disciples—touch my heart profoundly, often leaving me overwhelmed with emotion in your presence.

I would like to share a memory that remains etched in my mind: meeting you in person on May 22, 2024, during the auspicious occasion of Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī. The joy I experienced that day was beyond words, and I could not hold back my tears upon seeing you after such a long time. On that occasion, I had written a small note for you, unsure if it would reach you. By your mercy alone, it did, making that day the happiest of my life.

Guru Mahārāja, your life exemplifies that Kṛṣṇa consciousness transcends age, as you embraced this path from childhood. Your unconditional love for your disciples, treating us as your own sons and daughters, is a testament to your kind soul. I am eager to seek initiation under your guidance, inspired by the devotion in your voice when you chant “GAURĀṄGA,” reflecting your deep love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

I must confess, Guru Mahārāja, that I have not devoted sufficient time to your lectures, despite your tireless efforts to share wisdom with us in all circumstances. I seek your forgiveness for this shortcoming and humbly bow at your lotus feet, requesting your mercy so I may overcome my mistakes and remain steadfast in my commitment.

Your presence during darśana, with eyes that radiate love for the Lord, leaves an indelible mark on all who witness it. Words fall short in glorifying your boundless qualities, and time feels insufficient to honor you fully.

In closing, I offer my prayers to Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī for your continued well-being, so that souls like me may continue to benefit from your divine association. The phrase “thank you” feels inadequate to convey my gratitude, yet I remain eternally thankful to you, Gurudeva.

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma at your lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Mishka

My Dearest Spiritual Father, Guru Mahārāja

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Vyāsa-pūjā!

Guru Mahārāja, I wish you a very happy Kṛṣṇa conscious appearance day.
May Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bless you with good health and many more blissful years of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, kindly accept our humble and respectful obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet from me, my wife Śrutī, my sons Jai Kṛṣṇa-prasāda Dāsa, Śāśvata, and my daughter-in-law Kṛttikā.

Guru Mahārāja, we are eternally grateful to your Divine Grace for your causeless mercy in protecting us from māyā by keeping us engaged in loving devotional service—preaching and book distribution.

Guru Mahārāja, we are deeply thankful to you for mercifully accepting my younger son Jaikīśana as your disciple on Gopāṣṭamī, November 2024.

Guru Mahārāja, please continue to bless us and engage us in the service of your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda, Lord Caitanya, and Lord Nityānanda.

Guru Mahārāja, please also bless the members of my online Bhagavad-gītā class and their families, so that they may advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Once again, Guru Mahārāja, we remain forever indebted to you for your boundless mercy upon us.

Thanking you,

Your insignificant servants,
Mitra Govinda Dāsa, Śrutī, Śāśvata, Kṛttikā & Jai Kṛṣṇa-prasāda Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dearest Gurumahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 my respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your glorious service unto him!
Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, Gurumahārāja!

On this most auspicious day, I pray deeply for your blessings.

Dear Gurudeva, as I reflect on all the events of the past year concerning your health and your unrelenting travels, I am both concerned and greatly inspired. Nothing ever stands between you and your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Recently, I had a very bad flu and missed chanting my rounds one day. I thought I would make up for it later. But the next day, I watched your class during Śravaṇa Utsava and was amazed to see you speaking with such energy despite your own health challenges. It immediately inspired me to get back to chanting. That class came just days after the news of your blood pressure and infections. You teach us to never give up—and I’m trying to follow that instruction.

I am so grateful, dear Gurudeva, for all the experiences and services in which you allow me to be your instrument. Sometimes it becomes difficult, but when I remember you, everything becomes easier. With your blessings, our Bhakti-vṛkṣa has expanded to several new locations near my home, and we’ve started a new group as well. Our kids’ classes now run in five batches, and the mātạjīs from Bhakti-vṛkṣa are helping me. We’ve also begun prasādam distribution once a month to homeless shelters with the Bhakti-vṛkṣa and local community. Ladies’ classes are going strong and helping to expand our preaching. It is all your causeless mercy, dear Gurudeva.

Yet as I meditate on the real spirit of Vyāsa-pūjā, I feel humbled. Instead of offering something to you, I find myself again begging—for your blessings, your guidance, and your mercy.

Dear Gurudeva, I pray that you will continue to shower your love, care, and protection upon me. Please guide me on my spiritual path, help me to overcome my shortcomings, and mold me into a worthy instrument of your service.

Looking back over the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the countless ways you've helped me grow in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. From the expansion of Bhakti-vṛkṣa programs to the growth of community outreach, it has been an incredible journey, and I feel honored to be a part of your mission.

My husband Ritesh is the reason I am even breathing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—please bestow your blessings upon him. My elder daughter Gehhna continues to chant and is preparing for college next year. My younger daughter, Garimā, attends classes by Aruddhā Mātạjī and also assists me in service. My father, HG Caitanya Candramohana Dāsa, is engaging my brother and sister-in-law in devotional service too. I feel so blessed, Gurudeva—it can’t get better than this.

Guru is truly a divine gift—an arrangement for our highest welfare in this material world. I only pray that one day I may truly honor you in a manner befitting your unmatched service, your teachings, your love, and your unflinching dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, Kṛṣṇa, your disciples, and the whole world.

Please accept my repeated, humble obeisances, dear Gurudeva. I vow to continue striving to serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and our beloved Kṛṣṇa with every fiber of my being.

Jaya Gurudeva! Jaya Gurudeva! Jaya Gurudeva!

Your eternally grateful spiritual daughter,
Mitravindā Mamatāmayī Devī Dāsī

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले,
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्यपदाय निताई-कृपाप्रदायिने,
गौरकथा-धामधाय नगरग्राम-तारिणे।

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें

*जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
*पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज के गुणगान में, हम उनकी भक्ति और समर्पण के लिए उन्हें याद करते हैं, जिन्होंने भगवान कृष्ण की सेवा में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया यहां कुछ बातें हैं जो जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज को विशेष बनाती हैं: गुरु महाराज ने भगवान कृष्ण की भक्ति में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया। वे हमेशा गुरु के प्रति समर्पित थे और उनकी शिक्षाओं का पालन करते थे गुरु महाराज ने कृष्ण की शिक्षाओं को दुनिया भर में फैलाया। उन्होंने लोगों को कृष्ण प्रेम और भक्ति के बारे में बताया। गुरु महाराज ने हमेशा दूसरों की सेवा की। वे गरीबों और जरूरतमंदों की मदद करते थे और उन्हें कृष्ण प्रेम का मार्ग दिखाते थे। गुरु महाराज ने कभी हार नहीं मानी। उन्होंने हमेशा कृष्ण के प्रति अपनी भक्ति को बनाए रखा, चाहे परिस्थितियाँ कैसी भी हों जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज ने सभी के लिए एक उदाहरण स्थापित किया। उन्होंने दिखाया कि कैसे एक व्यक्ति भगवान की भक्ति में अपना जीवन समर्पित कर सकता है 

गुरु महाराज एक महान भक्त और शिक्षक थे। उन्होंने दुनिया भर में कृष्ण प्रेम और भक्ति का प्रसार किया। उनकी भक्ति और समर्पण सभी के लिए एक प्रेरणा है।
 

Your Huble Servant, 
Premlata 

Mohan Srigovind das

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-
svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācāryapādāya
nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya
nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet!

All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to your auspicious appearance day!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the previous ācāryas!
All glories to Śrī Gauraṅga and Śrī Nityānanda!

Thanks to the infinite mercy of the Pañca-tattva, of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, and to your blessings, my husband and I are finally at Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma!

To see you every day, to hear your voice, and finally to be able to search for your gaze in the midst of the crowd of devotees that always surrounds you—after all these years of being far from you with the doubt of ever meeting you somewhere—is the most beautiful gift I could have received. Wherever I turn, there are brothers and sisters talking about you, about your glories, about the many services you are carrying out for our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, and about how you are dedicated, day after day, hour after hour, to the service of the TOVP and to bringing to light the holy places of Lord Caitanya.

I see you every day, growing more and more tired, yet more and more determined not to let your health affect your service. Out of love for your disciples, who worry about you, you eventually allow your body a few minutes of rest, but you continue relentlessly.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for being a constant example of dedication and devotion for me and for all of us. Thank you for welcoming me at your lotus feet. Thank you again for saving me in a very difficult and confusing time. Thank you for the infinite patience you have for this conditioned soul, who still makes gross mistakes at every step.

Eternally indebted to you,
Mohinī Raṇī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Māyāpur, India

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Today, I wish to offer a droplet of gratitude at your lotus feet for the honor of being accepted as your disciple in the future.

You are the living emblem of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s prophecy:

“My disciples will one day fill the world with temples.”

With every stride across continents, every discourse dripping with nectar, and every heart you’ve awakened to devotional service—you came here just to bestow your immense mercy upon us by giving us gaura-prema...
“Gaurāṅga... Gaurāṅga!”

Once, a devotee—drowning in doubt—asked, “Mahārāja, how can I love Kṛṣṇa when I can’t even see Him?”
You smiled, eyes brimming with compassion, and replied:

“Do you see the sun? No—but you feel its warmth.
Serve the sādhu, chant the holy name, and soon you’ll weep to realize He’s been embracing you all along.”

You instructed us through your lectures: rise before dawn for maṅgala-ārati, forgive those who wrong us, and see every soul as Prabhupāda’s lost child.
When the world scoffed at “Hare Kṛṣṇa,” you marched with mṛdaṅga in hand, turning streets into sanctuaries.
You said:

“They laugh today, but one day, their hearts will sing with us.”

During Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lectures, you would ask such insightful questions that warmed his heart.
I humbly pray that you bless me, so that I too may be inspired to ask good questions after lectures—questions that uplift the group as a whole.
At present, I’m not even able to form a good question, yet I pray to be empowered to do so for your pleasure.

May we never forget the sight of you prostrating before Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mūrti, tears staining the floor, as you whispered:

“I am nothing without him.”

In that moment, you taught us everything: the guru is not a king, but a servant’s servant, a bridge to the divine.
Your love and faith for Śrīla Prabhupāda are an unending source of inspiration for me—just like how you bring a rose to Prabhupāda for his long life.

As I offer this Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray at your lotus feet:
Please bless me with your benediction, so that I may never leave the shelter of the holy name, and that I may one day offer you the only gift truly worth giving—a life fully surrendered in the service of Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Your ineligible servant,
Mohit Bajpai

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja, our beloved spiritual father,

Daṇḍavat-praṇāms.
Please accept our humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga.

Hare Kṛṣṇa,
O dear father and spiritual master, kindly bestow your mercy so that we may write something to glorify you. Although it is truly beyond our ability and comprehension to describe Your Holiness, we shall try our best, sincerely, by your mercy.

O Guru Mahārāja, you have truly embodied the spirit of:

guru-mukha-padma-vākya, cittete koriyā aikya
āra nā koriho mane āśā

You have dedicated your entire life to fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Śrīla Prabhupāda, recognizing your enthusiasm and capacity for service, entrusted you with a multitude of instructions—serving in various capacities: as a disciple, a GBC member, Manager of ISKCON Calcutta and Māyāpur, a sannyāsī, and a stalwart pillar of ISKCON.

If we attempt to enumerate these instructions, it would become an endless document, but to mention a few:

  • Developing Māyāpur-dhāma and the nine islands of Navadvīpa-maṇḍala

  • Constructing the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP)

  • Distributing 10,000 big books and 100,000 small books each month

  • Ensuring that no one goes hungry within a ten-mile radius of the temple

…and so many more.

O Guru Mahārāja, we beg you to shower your causeless mercy upon us, your disciples, so that we may assist in fulfilling even a small part of your mission—especially in distributing books and serving Kṛṣṇa-prasādam around the temple.

We, your disciples, witness your tireless efforts, extreme dedication, and unwavering determination in carrying out these instructions, even in the face of immense health challenges. We have heard from your personal servants that even when admitted to the ICU, Your Holiness continued to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to fellow patients, doctors, and nurses—disregarding your own bodily discomforts. Such transcendental commitment is beyond our comprehension.

We understand that the offenses and shortcomings of the disciples contribute to the difficulties you endure. Kindly bless us with the strength and purity to serve you without offense, and with unwavering devotion.

You are an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Through the many channels you have created for communication, we are fortunate to witness your transcendental pastimes. Hearing of your loving reciprocations with devotees fills our hearts with gratitude and humility.

Your Caitanya-līlā classes and Question-Answer sessions provide profound insights into all aspects of bhakti and service. They resolve our doubts, uplift our spirits, and keep us fixed in our sādhana.

At last, we humbly and earnestly pray to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, Lord Narasiṁha-deva, Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to fulfill your cherished desire of opening the TOVP very soon. May we, your disciples, behold the darśana of Their Lordships alongside Your Holiness on that glorious day.

Submitted at the lotus feet of our beloved Guru Mahārāja,
His Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja.

Your humble servants,
Mṛdula Govinda dāsa
Viśākhā-sevinī devī dāsī

Also praying,
Śvētā Agrawal (daughter) – Sheltered
Āśiṣ Agrawal (son) – Aspirant

Vyasa Puja offering for my beloved Guru maharaj 

 

Om ajñāna-timirāndhasya

jñānāñjana-śalākayā

Cakşur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai

śrī-gurave namaḥ

 

Nama Om Vishnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine,

Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine

Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine

 

Dear Guru maharaj 

Please accept my humble obiesances unto your lotus feets. 

 

Guru maharaj you inspired me most to seek your guidance because you are so dedicated to serve your guru maharaj His divine grace A.C Bhakti Bhabtivedanta Srila Prabhupada. I have heard in one lecture that you have remember each and every instructions that Prabhupada has given you and you are following the instructions with dedication . I wish I could serve you same way to follow your instructions properly. Guru maharaj i very greatful that you have given me Asarya last dec which is a your mercy . I am not capable of it but you have accepted me . My beloved Guru Maharaj I pray and hope that I can serve you for my life after life . And i want to you as my spritual father for life after life because you are elevated me from this material world.

May I always be an instrument in your hands, assisting in your mission, and may my life be a humble offering in service to you. I have no personal aspirations or independent desires-my only wish is that I may serve you eternally, life after life.

Your causeless mercy is my greatest treasure, and your lotus feet are my only shelter.

 

I remain forever your insignificant servant,

Mridyangani Roy

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे" 

गुरू महाराज जी के चरण कमलों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम् 

परम पूजनीय गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा के विषय में बताने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है क्योंकि आप अति कृपालु हैं और आपकी कृपा की वजह से ही मुझ जैसे अयोग्य पतितं पतित, अज्ञानी, ढोंगी ,भौतिकता में पड़ा जीवात्मा जिसे अध्यात्म का अ तक नहीं पता था, इस मानव जीवन का उद्देश्य नहीं पता था, भगवान कौन है यह तक नहीं पता था, भक्ति क्या होती है उसके बारे में कुछ नहीं पता था, तो आज जो भी मुझे भक्ति के पर मार्ग प्राप्त हुआ है यह सब आपकी अहैतुकी कृपा है अन्यथा मैं किसी भी दशा में इस कृपा के योग्य नहीं था जैसे भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु एवं नित्यानंद प्रभु अपने इस करुणावतार में योग्य अयोग्य की परवाह न करते हुए सभी जीवात्मा पर अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा बरसाते हैं इस प्रकार आपका मुझ पतित पर अहैतुकी 

कृपा है इसके लिए मैं आपके चरण कमलों में बार-बार दंडवत प्रणाम करता हूं।

आप ऐसे शारीरिक अवस्था में भी मुझ जैसे पतितों के ऊपर निरंतर अपनी कृपा बरसा रहे हैं इतनी मुश्किलों के बीच भी आप अपने गुरु को दिए हुए वचन का पालन निष्ठा के साथ कर रहे हैं आपके जीवन काल का हर एक क्षण हम सभी के लिए शिक्षा का एक अध्याय हैं।

मुझ जैसा पतित जीवात्मा जो की इतना सारा कृपा प्राप्त करने के बाद भी भक्ति के क्षेत्र में कुछ भी प्रगति नहीं कर पा रहा है इसके लिए मैं स्वयं दोषी हूं इसके लिए आपके चरण कमल में मेरी क्षमा प्रार्थना है अतः आपके चरण कमल में मेरी यही प्रार्थना है कि मैं आपके दिए हुए दिशा निर्देशों का ठीक ढंग से पालन कर पाऊं तथा प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन में कुछ सहयोग करने योग्य बन पाऊं ऐसा आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें।

मैं भगवान राधा श्याम सुंदर,नृसिंह भगवान ,गौर निताई और समस्त गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करता हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे और दीर्घायु हो।।
गुरू महाराज के चरण कमलों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

आपका तुच्छ दास
मुकुंद प्रमेश दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.

Dāṇḍavat-praṇāma. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga.

I take this wonderful opportunity to offer my Vyāsa-pūjā homage at your lotus feet.

I thank you very much for accepting me as your spiritual son on June 19, 2022, at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you have always set an example in my life in all aspects of spiritual life. You have taught me devotee care, the importance of Bhakti-vṛkṣa, the significance of book distribution, the importance of preaching and bringing more souls to the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa, and the importance of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

By your mercy, I completed my Bhakti-śāstrī degree, and now I have been pursuing the Bhakti-vaibhava course for the past one year.

Your love for your disciples and well-wishers is incomparable.

I pray that by the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa, you may always enjoy good health and continue to preach the message of Lord Caitanya all over the world by engaging all your disciples in this noble mission.

I wish you a very happy Kṛṣṇa conscious day of appearance. Please bless me that I may remain in ISKCON throughout my life, engage in services seriously and sincerely, and make preaching efforts that will satisfy you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thanking you.

Your insignificant servant,
Muninātha Gaurāṅga dāsa
Dīkṣā disciple
ISKCON Śeṣādripuram
Bangalore

Muraleedharan V. – Guru-āśraya Disciple
Puṣpā – Shelter Disciple


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva,

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept my koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat-praṇāma unto the lotus feet of our Gurudeva.

On the occasion of the 76th Appearance Day of our Gurudeva, first we beg Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva to kindly restore our Guru Mahārāja’s health to normal.

By the mercy of Guru Mahārāja and Kṛṣṇa, my life is going on in Kṛṣṇa-sevā. I pray to Nṛsiṁhadeva for the speedy recovery and good health of our Gurudeva. May Lord Kṛṣṇa bless our Guru Mahārāja to live for many more years, to continue to guide us in spiritual life and lead the fallen souls back home, back to Godhead.

Please bless me so that no matter where you are physically present, I may always feel your divine presence in the core of my heart.

I humbly seek your mercy and blessings so I can eternally serve you at your lotus feet. I am still such an unfortunate and fallen disciple who has not had the chance for your physical association.

During the month of Kārtika, I engaged the local temples in Dāmodara-dīpa dāna, encouraging people to light lamps for the Lord. By your mercy, nearly twenty thousand people participated in the event. I offered every bit of that sevā unto your lotus feet. Kindly accept it.

For your health, I circumambulate Tulasī Mahārāṇī at home eight times daily, and this will continue forever, by your mercy.


Guru Mahārāja’s obedient servant,
Muraleedharan V. – Guru-āśraya Disciple
Puṣpā – Shelter Disciple

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja. Please accept my humble obeisances.

Guru Mahārāja, you are always engaged in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda, constantly meditating on how to fulfill his instructions. Not only do you contemplate his mission, but you are actively executing all his instructions with unwavering dedication. You are always caring for your disciples, personally guiding and encouraging them, regardless of your physical condition.

You never allow your bodily limitations to interfere with your service. Even when you are physically unwell, you never miss a single Caitanya-līlā class. Through your example, you are teaching us all how to be perfect disciples of the spiritual master—by taking Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions as your life and soul and dedicating everything to the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Guru Mahārāja, I am serving in ISKCON Whitefield. I am trying to preach in the Kannada language. Please bless me and empower me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I can try to connect many souls to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to Kṛṣṇa.

Your insignificant servant,
Murāri Rādhā Mohana Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!

On the auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I glorify your lotus feet, which are the inexhaustible source of devotional service. Dear Guru Mahārāja, please bless me that your teachings and instructions may reside in my heart. May your divine lotus feet always rest upon my head; I have no other hope for advancing spiritually.

You are always engaged in spreading the mercy of Śrī Caitanya and Nityānanda all over the world for the salvation of conditioned souls. The fame and glories of your activities are widespread. I am sure that every sincere disciple who endeavors to glorify you and remember you always will soon attain direct service to Kṛṣṇa! I aspire to receive the dust of the lotus feet of these dear associates of yours upon my head.

Just seeing you, all existential problems disappear in an instant, like a small fire that vanishes when a torrential rain pours upon it; what can be said of one who serves you personally? These devotees are indeed very fortunate!

Many times I have been able to witness your ecstasies—while you were in contemplation of the Deities, while singing the holy name of the Lord, or while narrating to the devotees the glories of the Lord. For this reason, due to the causeless fortune I have been able to witness, I offer you my respectful obeisances hundreds of times.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are an inexhaustible example of good qualities—in chanting, preaching, and in carrying out all the instructions that Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you. I hope one day to acquire, by your mercy, even one of the thousands of qualities you show us to educate us on the path of bhakti.

You are very dear to Kṛṣṇa and Śrīla Prabhupāda; the spiritual master is defined as the transparent intermediary—the one who allows us to see the Lord. For this reason, I must honor you as the Lord Himself. Please bestow your mercy upon me so that I may become truly humble and no longer desire any sense of honor.

After scrutinizing your impeccable personal example and comparing my useless self with the character of the other Vaiṣṇavas, I find no good quality within me. For this reason, I must obtain your causeless mercy at all costs to give value to my life.

Only then will I be able to serve Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga in the holy dhāma and assist in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my respectful obeisances again and again at your lotus feet!

Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Your humble servant,
Murāri-Caitanya dāsa (dīkṣā)
Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma
West Bengal, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja

Dandavat praṇāma

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
A very happy Kṛṣṇa conscious appearance day to you!

I am very fortunate to have you in my life. Your presence is like a priceless jewel, guiding me out of the darkness of the material world and into a spiritual life, which is the true purpose of this human birth.

You are an ocean of mercy, bestowing your causeless compassion upon every soul despite facing so many physical challenges.

Your Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes every Saturday in Māyāpur are filled with valuable teachings, such as how to perform proper sādhana, how to become a paramahaṁsa while living in gṛhastha life, how to raise children as future ācāryas, and many more topics. These teachings deeply inspire me and help me advance in Kṛṣṇa-bhakti.

Your evening classes on Caitanya-līlā are also greatly inspiring, but I am unfortunate that I am not able to listen to them daily. However, despite all challenges, you continue to give classes every day, showing your unparalleled dedication.

You also organize many wonderful programs, such as the Bhīṣma Pañcaka challenge and special programs on Pañca-tattva, to strengthen ISKCON's mission and ensure that every devotee benefits from these opportunities. Your vision and leadership are extraordinary.

Every moment of your life is dedicated to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and by your mercy, the TOVP is now near completion.

Guru Mahārāja, please bestow your mercy upon me, so that I may also follow each and every one of your instructions with full determination. Kindly forgive me for any offenses I may have committed at your lotus feet.

Finally, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to always keep you in good health, so that you may continue to inspire countless souls, and by your mercy, the whole world may become Kṛṣṇa conscious.

Your humble servant,
Nadialakṣmīpriyā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

O my dear beloved Gurudeva,

Please accept my millions and millions of humble and prostrated obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to your divine appearance day.

On this most auspicious 76th appearance day of Your Holiness, how can I possibly glorify your magnanimous divine qualities? I am a very tiny, fallen soul, unable to glorify you properly. Still, I will try, within my limited capacity, for my purification.

When I first met you, you gave me a suggestion that later came true. You gave me first initiation, and once jokingly said, "Normally you treat go (cows), now you treat the Guru." Another day, you engaged me in dressing your wounds. Once, you allowed me to give fomentation to your feet. These tiny services brought such great spiritual benefit. Though I am fallen, you engaged me in your service—how merciful you are!

In the early days of our association, you instructed me to preach the message of the Lord. You said that some would preach in a small area and others in a larger area, according to their capacity, but all should try. Now, I am doing my best to follow your divine instruction, which is my heart and soul.

O Gurudeva, when I face difficulties, I pray to you to give me the strength of tolerance to overcome them.

I continue to beg for your causeless mercy so that I may fulfill your desires—even if it takes me life after life.

O Gurudeva!
I am eternally bound to sense gratification, yet I yearn to engage all my senses in the service of the Lord. I want to serve you better and better—please direct me accordingly. I have now entered the vānaprastha-āśrama, and I seek your blessings to gain the strength to follow your instructions sincerely and fully.

Please bless this fallen and insignificant soul with your causeless mercy.

Your fallen, insignificant servant,
Nanda Kṛṣṇa Dāsa Vānacārī
Māyāpur – MCS

প্রিয় পরম আরাধ্য গুরু মহারাজ, হে পতিত পাবন, হে চৈতন্য পার্ষদ, হে ভক্ত সেবার মূর্ত প্রতীক, হে প্রভুপাদের প্রিয় সেবক, হে বিশ্ববরেণ্য সন্ন্যাসী আমার সশ্রদ্ধ দণ্ডবৎ প্রণতি গ্রহণ করুন। আমার সমস্ত অযোগ্যতা ও মূর্খতা সত্বেও যে আমি আপনার উদার ও অকৃত্রিম করুণা থেকে বঞ্চিত হইনি, তার জন্য নিজেকে ভাগ্যবান বলে মনে করি। আপনার শ্রীচরণযুগলের প্রতি অনন্তকালের জন্য আমি ঋণী। আপনার এই শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে আমি এই মিনতি করি যে, আপনার এই স্নেহাশীষ থেকে যেন কখনো বঞ্চিত না হই। সব সময় আপনি আমায় কৃপাপূর্ণ দৃষ্টি দান করবেন, যাতে আমি ভক্তি জীবনে টিকে থাকতে পারি, সুন্দরভাবে জপ করতে পারি, আপনার প্রচারে সহযোগিতা করতে পারি এবং অবশেষে প্রেমভক্তি লাভ করতে পারি। 
           আপনি এত যন্ত্রণা অনুভব করা সত্ত্বেও শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের প্রচারে যেভাবে নিজেকে অপ্রতিরোধ্য করে তুলেছেন এবং সর্বদা যেভাবে আমার মত বদ্ধ জীবদের প্রতি আপনার করুণা বিতরণ করছেন তাতে মনে হয় সমস্ত সমস্যা সুযোগে রূপান্তরিত হবে। এ যেন আপনার এক লীলা। আপনি এক স্তম্ভ স্বরূপ, ইসকন পরিবার তথা কৃষ্ণভাবনাময় সমস্ত মানুষকে কি সুন্দর ভাবে আগলে রেখেছেন তা অবাক করার মত। আমার মনে হয় এই জগত সংসারে সমস্ত মানব জাতিকে আপনার মত মানুষের শরণাপন্ন হওয়া দরকার। 
             হে পরম আরাধ্য গুরুদেব, আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথি জয়যুক্ত হোক। ত্রিভুবনে সর্বত্র আপনার মহিমা কীর্তিত হোক। হে নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে আপনার প্রচারকার্যে সাহায্য করার জন্য আমি নিজেকে তৈরি করতে চাই, যা শুধু আপনার বিন্দু করুণা তেই সম্ভব। আপনার চরণপদ্ম যেন আমার মহা ঔষধ হয়। 
-ইতি আপনার সেবাকাঙ্খী 
নন্দিতা রেবতী দেবী দাসী

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Gurumahārāja,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you! All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

jībēra nistāra hētu nāndā-sutā hāri
bhuvanē prakāśa haila guru-rūpē dhara

On this auspicious occasion of your glorious appearance day, we wholeheartedly offer our gratitude to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for their boundless mercy in bestowing upon humanity the most precious gift—your divine presence.

Dear Caring Father,

As we attempt to compose this Vyāsa-pūjā offering, we recognize our utter unworthiness in describing even a fraction of your oceanic glories. However, just as one worships the Gaṅgā with Gaṅgā water, we humbly attempt to glorify you with whatever little capacity we have, relying solely on your unlimited mercy.

Many members of our family are blessed to be your disciples, yet your kindness extends beyond them. You never forget to wish devotees—even beyond your initiated disciples—on their birthdays, sending heartfelt prayers and blessings. Your compassionate nature knows no bounds. Under your merciful shelter, dear Spiritual Father, we feel a deep sense of security, even amidst the turbulence of this material world.

Dear Ultimate Guardian,

Gurumahārāja, from our past experiences, we can confidently say that your presence in our lives has given our existence profound meaning. On this most auspicious occasion, we humbly beg for your blessings so that we may dedicate our lives to the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

O Guide to the Ultimate Truth,

By your causeless mercy, we have somehow received the great fortune of being your disciples. Yet, we are ashamed to admit that, due to our lack of faith and surrender, we often remain confused about the ultimate truth. However, through personal experiences, we have witnessed undeniable proof of your transcendental guidance, gradually dispelling our doubts. Gurumahārāja, please bless us that all our confusions, false ego, and pride may be eradicated so that we may become your sincere disciples.

O the Victory Flag of Śrīla Prabhupāda,

Your unwavering determination to follow Śrīla Prabhupāda’s orders is unparalleled. Your compassion continues to blossom day by day. Yet, due to our misfortune, we have often taken this divine mercy for granted and failed to properly value it. Gurudeva, please forgive us and bless us so that we, too, may assist you in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, just as your dedicated disciples do.

O Living Example of Prema-bhakti,

Your merciful glance and your thunderous call of “Gaurāṅga!” and “Nityānanda!” are more than sufficient to ignite Kṛṣṇa consciousness in anyone’s heart. Gurumahārāja, please bless us so that we may always remain immersed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Dear Śrīla Gurumahārāja,

Despite facing countless challenges, your determination in preaching never wavers. You continue to inspire devotees worldwide, standing as a beacon of motivation for all of us.

On this auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā, we humbly pray to Lord Narasiṁha-deva for your sound health and long life.

Gurudeva,
Please bless us with the strength and sincere desire to follow your instructions and assist you in your divine service. On this auspicious appearance day, please bless us that whatever time remains in our lives may be utilized—directly or indirectly—in the service of Guru, Kṛṣṇa, and the Vaiṣṇavas.

Your insignificant servants,
Narahari-priyā dāsa and Praṇapriyā Rādhikā-devī dāsī (Dīkṣā Disciples)
Haripriyā-devī Himāvatī (Spiritual Granddaughter)
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Guru Mahārāja,

I am unfortunate for not realizing how fortunate we are to receive your mercy. It was only in Dvāpara-yuga that Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself appeared, and just after that, in Kali-yuga, 500 years ago, Lord Caitanya descended. More recently, Śrīla Prabhupāda and his disciples set up everything for us, and you accepted me as your disciple.

What a golden opportunity I have before me to execute devotional service—it is unimaginable. It is only because of your hard work and sincerity that our good fortune arises. We chant, hear, and read, but we remain alive in Kṛṣṇa consciousness because you continuously pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava for us.

You have endured unbearable pain beyond our imagination, yet you never wavered. You are unstoppable. But when you see others in distress, your heart melts, showing how much concern you have for us. You always make yourself available to everyone—even late at night, without hesitation. Whenever I hear your lectures and pastimes, I feel enthusiastic and gain strength to progress in my spiritual life.

Once, H.G. Bhadracaru Prabhu brought a Sanskrit scholar who composed eight beautiful verses glorifying you, Guru Mahārāja. As he was reciting the verses, you were drinking water and wiping yourself with a tissue. The scholar wondered whether you were listening or not. When he finished, you said, "There was a mistake in the fifth verse where you mentioned that I am ready to take the sins of my disciples. Please correct it to say that I am ready to take the sins of the whole world." The Sanskrit scholar was shocked by this.

This shows that your compassion knows no limits, and you are equal to everyone.

Despite being so fortunate to receive your mercy, I am still not doing enough to help you spread this movement. I beg for your forgiveness for not doing more to please you. Please pray for me so that I may remain enthusiastic and determined and share your mercy with others. Otherwise, I have no qualification to convince anyone.

Praying for your good health at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva so that you may continue to uplift fallen souls like me.

Your insignificant servant,
Natavara Gopeśa Dāsa

Vyasa Deva Puja Offering to HH Jayapataka Swami: 8th April 2025
Nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhu-tale srimate jayapataka swamin iti namine   
Nama acharya padaya nitai kripa pradayine, Gaura katha dama daya nagara grama tarine
Nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhu-tale srimate bhaktivedanta swamin iti namine   
Namaste saraswati deve gaura-vani-pracharine nirvishesha-shunyavadi pashchatya-desha-tarine 

Dear Guru Maharaja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances. 
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.  
All glories to Sri Sri Guru and Gauranga.

I had the great fortune and causeless mercy of vaishnavas to be able to see you my dear Gurudeva in the Madurai Guru Ajna retreat held on Mar 29th & 30th.   Every day that we heard from your nectarean lips in the form of instructions and encouragement, is a lifetime of batteries being recharged.

We heard from so many of your senior sannyasi and other disciples, and all of them are reflecting your mood and mission is some way, shape or form.  How to have faith in your Guru’s instructions – this was crystallized for me by hearing from other senior disciples through their realizations, through their struggles and their endless desire to please you. 

To be faithful to Guru’s instructions, one must simply and blindly put in the efforts that are necessary to please Guru and Krishna, and the rest of it is set in motion through the causeless mercy of Guru, Srila Prabhupada and the entire Guru Parampara.  

One should not spend too much time worrying – am I qualified, do I have the necessary skills, can I find some extra time, what do I have to give up in order to take on something, what if I fail, etc? These are not the musings of a genuine disciple, a disciple can best please their spiritual master by having faith that the Guru’s instructions are pristine and faultless, there is no room for doubts or questions.  There is only determination, enthusiasm and a never give up spirit, that can propel us towards fulfilling these instructions.

My dear Gurudeva, you showed us your unlimited enthusiasm and determination to please your spiritual master.  Thank you for sharing this with us, so that we may also be inspired by your faith in Srila Prabhupada’s instructions.  

You said everyone can become a Guru, one must only repeat what Sri Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita and what acaryas say – simply by doing this we can please you and Srila Prabhupada.

You have shown us how you are so focused on connecting every jivatma to Sri Krishna.  Recently I heard from HG Madhava Kanta pr, that you were coming back from the hospital (ILS in Delhi) and you had to catch a flight from Delhi to Mayapur.  Your disciples wanted you to take some rest before the journey, but you instructed them that you wanted to visit the temple.  There in the temple were 100s of children who had come on a field trip and you spent some time with them.  Your servants were encouraging you to cut short the temple visit for some rest, but on the way you passed the museum and there were visitors there, and you told your servants, I want to preach to them, and so you did.  

Once your lunch prasadam was late in getting to the hospital and your servant was upset about it, somehow or the other, he got some other devotee to bring the prasadam from the temple to the hospital by bike.  And when the prasadam arrived an hour late, you said this is for Madhava Kanta pr.  You wanted to meet pr, but prabhu thought that you should have your prasadam first and only then he will meet you.  But you said, no I want to meet Madhava Kanta pr and thank him first, and so Madhava Kanta pr came, he was feeling embarrassed that his spiritual master was thanking him, although he was the cause for the prasadam arriving late.  You told him, do you know why I am thanking you – because the prasadam arrived an hour late, I had the opportunity to preach to one of the doctors and encourage him to chant.  You gave me an opportunity to preach – so I am thanking you!
It was Purushottham month and Madhava Kanta pr wrote you an email seeking your blessings for his vrat.  Among his vrat, was austere eating and increased chanting.  You replied to him, I am okay with your other vows, but why do you want to chant 32 rounds during these four months.  You gave him an example, once you were chanting on the rooftop of the Kolkata temple and Srila Prabhupada asked you – what are you doing, Oh Prabhupada I am completing 32 rounds.  Srila Prabhupada looked at you and said “you are the temple president – if you spend time chanting 32 rounds, who will go out and preach?”  

Your mood is simply a reflection of Srila Prabhupada’s mood.  There is no time to waste, there is so much to do to please your spiritual master.  Srila Prabhupada worked with urgency to connect every single soul to Sri Krishna, and therefore you are simply passing on that same instruction and mood to your disciples.

Thank you for showing me what it means to please your Guru. How much energy, dedication and sacrifice is needed in this preaching movement of ours.  With your blessings, please give me the strength, energy and good sense to try and please you.

My earnest prayers to Sri Sri Lakshmi Narasimhadev to protect you, keep you in good health and give you a long life.

Your insignificant servant,
Navadvipa Saci Devi Dasi
Date of Initiation: Aug 23, 2016 (Bangalore, India)
Giridhari Circle, Sri Sri Gandharvika Giridhari Sri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bangalore
nsubram@yahoo.in
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+91 8147013277

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Our Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we offer our heartfelt gratitude at your divine lotus feet. Your boundless mercy and compassion have given direction and meaning to our lives. Despite our countless shortcomings, you have accepted us as your children, guiding us on the path of devotion with infinite patience and kindness.

By your grace, we have come to realize the profound truth of the scriptures:

guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja
mālī hañā sei bīja kare āropaṇa
(CC Madhya 19.151)

"By the mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa, one receives the seed of devotional service (bhakti-latā-bīja). As a gardener, one must carefully plant and nurture this seed."

Without your mercy, we would have remained lost in ignorance. You have given us the greatest gift—the seed of devotion to Kṛṣṇa—and it is only by your blessings that we can nurture it. Your presence in our lives is our greatest fortune, and your instructions are our only shelter. Our family remains forever indebted to you, and we pray for the strength to serve you with sincerity and devotion.

We know that we can never fully repay our debt to you, but we are trying to contribute in whatever way we can. We are striving to preach and engage in saṅkīrtana, spreading the divine message you have so mercifully given us. At the same time, we often find ourselves struggling in this vast ocean of material existence (saṁsāra-sāgara). Still, we remain determined to serve your mission.

As an offering to you, we are trying to compose music for Vaiṣṇava bhajanas, hoping to glorify the Supreme Lord and inspire more souls toward devotional service. We humbly seek your blessings so that we may contribute meaningfully to your divine mission, with purity and sincerity.

On this sacred day, we fervently pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to bless you with good health and long life, so that you may continue to shower your mercy upon all of us.

Our humble obeisances at your lotus feet,

Your eternal servants,
Navakiśora Govinda Dāsa
Rādhā Varadeśvarī Devī Dāsī
Keśava Hari

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Dandavat-praṇāma.

Please accept my humble obeisances, Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Nitāi! Gaurāṅga!

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

I have no qualification nor any capability to glorify you. But for the happiness of Guru and Gaurāṅga, and for my own purification, I am trying to say something. And for that, I am totally dependent on your mercy.

Guru Mahārāja, I am the biggest rascal who tries to do things on my own, but without your mercy I am helpless. Just as Nityānanda Prabhu is giving mercy to everyone, you are distributing Nitāi-Gaurāṅga’s mercy to everyone.

Despite so many challenges in your life, you never complain to anyone. Rather, you are ever enthusiastic, caring, and constantly preaching to everyone in every moment of your time—causelessly—and all to fulfill your Guru Mahārāja’s order. You are karuṇā-sindhu, and your qualities are unlimited.

Guru Mahārāja, you have saved me from my spiritual death, and even my material life has been saved by your mercy.

Please bless me so that I can be a humble servant of your servants, and that one day I may be able to serve them.

Please forgive me.

Your very insignificant humble servant,
Navin Kumar Maurya

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें

जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय

पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

गुरु महाराज मैं एक तुच्छ पतित जीव हूं और आपके अन्नत गुण है मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं लेकिन फिर भी गुरु गौरांग की प्रसन्नता के लिए और अपने शुद्धिकरण के लिए मैं आपका गुणगान करना चाहूंगा गुरु महाराज मैं तुच्छ पतित जीव था जो इस भौतिक संसार के अज्ञान के अंदर भटक रहा था और क्षणिक सुख के पीछे पागलों की तरह दौड़ रहा था और जीवन का लक्ष्य क्या है कुछ समझ में नहीं आ रहा था उस समय गुरु महाराज आपने मुझ पर अपनी अहैतुकि करुणा दिखाई और अपने निष्ठावान शिष्यों को मेरे पास भेजा जिन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचाया और आपने मुझे पर अपनी अहैतुकि कृपा दिखलाई व अपने चरण कमलो का आश्रय प्रदान किया और मुझे भगवान की भक्तिमई सेवा के माध्यम से एक दिव्य आनंदमय जीवन प्रदान किया।

गुरु महाराज आप अनंत गुणौ के भंडार हैं आप पतित पावन है आप भगवान के नित्य पार्षद हैं जो इस संसार में भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु की कृपा को नित्यानंद महाप्रभु के भाव से वितरण कर रहे हैं और सभी पर अपनी कृपा का समान रूप से वितरण कर रहे हैं  गुरु महाराज आप शारीरिक तौर पर अक्षम होते हुए भी श्रील प्रभुपाद के आदेशों तथा निर्देशों का पालन करने में दृढ़ प्रतिज्ञ है आप अपने माध्यम से अपने शिष्यों को सिखा रहे हैं कि कैसे अपने गुरु के आदेशों का पालन किया जाए और अपनी सारी सफलताओं का श्रेय अपने गुरु को दिया जाए और गुरु महाराज आप कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रचार-प्रसार के लिए निरंतर नए-नए तरीके खोजते रहते हैं और अपने शिष्यों को भी ऐसा करने के लिए प्रेरित करते रहते हैं गुरु महाराज आप इस कृष्णा भावना अमृत संघ के सभी भक्तों के लिए प्रेरणा के स्रोत हैं आपके दर्शन से आपकी वाणी को सुनकर लोग बड़ी ही सरलता से इस कृष्णा भावना अमृत को स्वीकार कर रहे हैं और आप शारीरिक तौर पर अक्षम होते हुए भी कृष्ण भावना अमृत के प्रचार प्रसार के लिए देश विदेशो में यात्राएं कर रहे हैं और सभी को अपना संग प्रदान करके  कृतार्थ कर रहे हैं।

गुरु महाराज इस प्रकार आप अपने गुरु को दिए गए वचनों को पूरा करने के लिए इस कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रचार प्रसार में दृढ़ता से लगे हुए हैं लेकिन गुरु महाराज मैं आपसे क्षमा चाहता हूं कि मैं आपकी कोई सेवा नहीं कर पा रहा हूं और अपनी पुरानी आदतों व आसक्तियो और भोग करने की प्रवृत्ति के कारण बार-बार गिरता रहता हूं। हालांकि गुरु महाराज में बहुत पतित हूं लेकिन फिर भी गुरु महाराज मैं आपकी सेवा करना चाहता हूं आपको प्रसन्न करना चाहता हूं अपनी स्वाभाविक स्थिति को प्राप्त करना चाहता हूं और कम से कम यह पूरा जीवन आप की सेवा में अर्पण करना चाहता हूं गुरु महाराज आप मुझ पर अपनी अहैतुकि कृपा करें ताकि मैं भी आपके आदेशों तथा निर्देशों का दृढ़ता से पालन कर पाऊं और अपनी भोग करने की इच्छाओं को भगवान की भक्तिमय में सेवा करने की इच्छाओं से बदल पाऊं। 
 
गुरु महाराज मेरी आपसे यही प्रार्थना है कि आप मुझे हमेशा अपने चरण कमलो के आश्रय मे रखे और मुझे आपका और आपके निष्ठावान भक्तों का संग और सेवा करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हो।

आपका तुच्छ दास
नवीन नंदकिशोर दास

प्रिय गुरु महाराज जी, कृपया मेरे विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें।

नमो ओं विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जय पताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे।

गुरु महाराज जी,

शब्दों में आपकी कृपा और महानता का वर्णन कर पाना मेरे लिए संभव नहीं है। आप केवल एक मार्गदर्शक नहीं, बल्कि एक जीवित प्रेरणा हैं, जिनके चरण कमल से भक्ति की गंगा प्रवाहित होती है। आपने हमें श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभु और श्रीकृष्ण की शरण में आने का अवसर दिया, जो इस जीवन का सबसे अनमोल उपहार है।

मैं जब भौतिक सुखों और मोह-माया में उलझी हुई थी, तब इस जीवन का वास्तविक उद्देश्य मेरी समझ से परे था। लगता था कि जीवन केवल दैनिक संघर्षों का नाम है। लेकिन जब आपकी वाणी सुनी, आपके चरणों में शरण ली, तब जाना कि यह जीवन केवल स्वयं के लिए नहीं, बल्कि श्रीकृष्ण की सेवा और भक्ति के लिए है।

गुरु महाराज जी, आपने हमें दिखाया कि भक्ति केवल ग्रंथों तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि इसे अपने जीवन का आधार बनाना ही सच्ची साधना है। आपकी कृपा से हमें इस्कॉन जैसे दिव्य परिवार का हिस्सा बनने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ, जहाँ हर क्षण भगवान की स्मृति में व्यतीत होता है।

मैं आपके श्री चरणों में यह विनती  करती हूँ कि आपकी कृपा सदैव बनी रहे और मैं अपने जीवन को श्रीकृष्ण की सेवा में समर्पित कर सकूँ। मेरी प्रार्थना है कि श्रीश्री राधा माधव, श्री नृसिंहदेव और श्री गौर-निताई आपको उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और दीर्घायु प्रदान करें ताकि आप अनगिनत जीवों को श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति का मार्ग दिखाते रहें।

आपके चरणों में शरणागत,
Neelam Saini Nandgao

*हरे कृष्ण आपके चरणो मै मेरा कोटी कोटी दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज* 

आपको 76वे जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं गुरु महराज।  आपने मुझे इतने अच्छे भक्तों का संग प्रदान किया । मेरी बहुत तीव्र इच्द्दा थी की मेरी किसी प्रमाणिक गुरु से दिक्षा हो ताकि मैं अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन में आगे बढ़ सकू आपसे दीक्षा प्राप्त करने के लिए मैं पूरा प्रयास कर रही हु।  मै आपसे मिली नही हू अभी पर मैने आपको अपना गुरु स्वीकार किया है गुरु महाराज जबसे आप मेरे जीवन में आए है मेरा जीवन पूरी तरह से बदल गया है । मै  कृष्ण भगवान से यही प्रार्थना करती हू कि मुझे इस वर्ष गुरू महाराज से मिला दे ताकि मेरे अंदर ओर सुधार आए  

मुझसे अगर कुछ भी त्रुटि हुई हो तो मुझे क्षमा प्रदान करे । में आपके बारे में एक भी शब्द लिखने के लायक नहीं हु । मुझ पर अपनी कृपा बरसाईये ताकि मैं आपके दिए गए हर निर्देश का पालन कर सकू ओर आपके मिशन में आपकी सहायता कर सकू।   गुरुदेव आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे मै भगवान से बार बार यही प्रार्थना करती हू ।
 
मुझे अपने चरणकामलों में आश्रय प्रदान करे गुरु महाराज,

Neema pandey

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

I am writing for your Vyāsa-pūjā for the first time. I had my first darśana of you during your 75th Vyāsa-pūjā. When you came on stage, the first thing you did was show concern for the devotees. You asked whether prasādam had been arranged for all the devotees, what items were included in the prasādam, and whether there was enough for everyone. You even had the prasādam brought to the stage to check it yourself.

A few days ago, when you were in the ICU, the doctors advised you to rest, but instead of taking care of yourself, you held meetings with the leaders. Guru Mahārāja, you are extremely merciful. On December 21, 2024, during the JSSS meeting, devotees shared how you used to go on morning walks with them and take nīma tablets. When devotees asked about it, you lovingly called them "gulāb-jāmun prasādam" and shared them with everyone, along with warm go-mūtra.

During parikramā, whenever mātaījīs and prabhujīs lagged behind, you would slow down by reading advertisement boards along the way so that they could catch up. You always took care of all the devotees. I have also seen your old kīrtana videos and listened to them—your kīrtanas are incredibly beautiful. Guru Mahārāja, you are extremely kind and compassionate.

Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Neeraj

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my respectful pañcāṅga praṇāmas to my spiritual master...

How are you, Guru Mahārāja? Here, all are well because of your causeless blessings. I have been seeing your health updates, and I feel that because of my offenses, you are suffering more. I am trying to minimize, Guru Mahārāja… please bless me.

Thank you for your protection—anywhere and everywhere.

Last week, I went on Muktinātha Yātrā with His Grace Jagatśākhī Prabhujī and team. It was a very blissful experience. I prayed for your health at Pāśupatinātha, Muktinātha, Jala-Nārāyaṇa, and at ISKCON Pokhara at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Madana-mohana.

Please bless us to continue our devotional service and to perform Vaiṣṇava-sevā. With your mercy, may it be possible to render service to your lotus feet and to your servants.

Thank you once again for your loving, affectionate blessings.

Your blessed daughter,
Your insignificant disciple,
Nikunja Rādhikā Devī Dāsī

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurumahārāja
Daṇḍavat-praṇāma at Your Divine Lotus Feet
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,
I am a very insignificant and disqualified person, unfit to sufficiently glorify your divine qualities. I am like a small bird attempting to empty the vast ocean by carrying mere drops of water to the shore.

As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.22.47"yair īdṛśī..."—this verse aptly describes my inability to properly express gratitude for your divine mercy, for giving me shelter at your lotus feet.

Since the time of my initiation, I have tangibly felt your causeless mercy at every step of my spiritual journey.

Despite facing immense health challenges, you never stop preaching the glorious message of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. Every breath of your life is offered in dedication to fulfilling the dream of your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Through your unbounded compassion and mercy, you have transformed the lives of countless fallen souls. Truly, you are an ocean of inspiration for all of us.

I beg for your forgiveness for all offenses I have committed at your lotus feet.

I solemnly promise to follow all the divine instructions you mercifully gave me at the time of initiation—until my very last breath—and to assist in fulfilling your mission to the best of my ability.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray at the lotus feet of Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Sudarśana Mahārāja to bestow you with good health and immense strength, so that all your transcendental desires may be fulfilled.

I humbly beg for your mercy, so that I may become an instrument in helping to accomplish your divine mission.


All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your insignificant humble servant,
Nīlācala-candra Jagannātha Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा

नमः ओं विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण-प्रेष्ठाय भूतले। श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने॥
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने। गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे॥

गुरु महाराज, आपके श्री चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम। आपके 76वें शुभ आविर्भाव दिवस पर मेरी ओर से हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

आपने श्रील प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन को अपने जीवन का एकमात्र उद्देश्य बना लिया और बिना थके, बिना रुके, अनगिनत भक्तों को कृष्णभावनामृत का उपहार दिया। आपने न केवल स्वयं भगवान की सेवा की, बल्कि लाखों लोगों को इस पथ पर चलने की प्रेरणा दी।

आपकी अपार करुणा, असीम धैर्य और अटल भक्ति हमें सिखाती है कि एक सच्चे गुरु का स्वरूप कैसा होता है। आपने अपने स्वास्थ्य की चिंता न करते हुए भी, अनगिनत यात्राएँ करके, प्रभुपाद जी के संदेश को विश्वभर में फैलाया। आपकी शिक्षाएँ प्रेम, सेवा और समर्पण का वास्तविक स्वरूप प्रकट करती हैं।

गुरु महाराज, मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं कि मैं आपकी महिमा का गान कर सकूँ। मैं तो केवल एक पतित जीव हूँ, किंतु आपके चरणों में पूर्ण समर्पण की भावना रखती हूँ। मैं प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप हमें भक्ति के मार्ग पर निरंतर अग्रसर करते रहें और अपने आशीर्वाद से हमें कृतार्थ करें।

मैं श्री नरसिंहदेव से प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि वे आपको शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्रदान करें, जिससे आप दीर्घायु होकर इस जगत के और अधिक जीवों को कृष्ण प्रेम का अमृत बाँट सकें।

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे

आपकी नित्य दासी,
नीलम पांडेय

Nama Om Visnu Padaya Krsna Presthaya Bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka Swamin Iti Namine

Nama Acarya Padaya Nitai Kripa Pradayine

Gaura Katha Dhamodaya Nagar Grama Tarine

 

Dear GuruMaharaja,

Please accept my respectful prostrated obeisances at your divine lotus feet. Please shower mercy on me by accepting this insignificant offering from your unqualified servant.

You are an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, as Srila Prabhupada had proclaimed. As SP appeared in the east and moved to the west like the sun to spread KC, you appeared in the west and moved to the east in Sridham Mayapur (and also all over the world) to assist SP in his mission (like Priyavrata Maharaja). You have and are currently fulfilling SP’s dream project of Mayapur, initially the Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir till the TOVP now. You have taken SP’s mission as your life and soul. Now Iskcon Mayapur is so glorious and prosperous, but I read how in the initial days, it was so difficult and how you developed it tolerating all the problems. Iskcon Mayapur is a home to me, and you are my father in that home. I also read how you have so many projects to fulfill SP’s mission like the Nitai Pada Kamala Boat, prasadam distribution in a 10-mile radius, developing TOVP, etc. Although I have lately become much slack and irregular in bhakti, due to some material situations and restless mind, deep down I have the desire to be able to serve you in these projects, which is possible only with your mercy. You also stress your disciples so much on vaishnava-etiquette, please bless me so that I can correct myself on that front too. Please shower your mercy on me, so that I can always remember what is the goal of my precious rare human life, and be always sandwiched in KC, irrespective of whatever material disturbances come on the way. Through your words and actions, you have shown that being immersed in bhakti is the only solution to rise above material inconveniences, please bless me so that I can follow your lotus footsteps. Even writing an offering for you feels so purifying for me, thank you for giving me the opportunity this year!

 

Your most unworthy unqualified sinful servant,

Nilanjan Das.

 

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

More than 25 years ago, I had the rarest opportunity of my life—to meet my spiritual father after wandering through countless lifetimes in different bodies. That fateful day, ISKCON Guwahati was organizing a Ratha-yātrā, and I had been invited to attend. However, I had a seminar at IIT Guwahati on the same day. As the time for the Ratha-yātrā approached, my mind became restless, and I could no longer focus.

I confided in a senior colleague that I needed to leave, but I feared that the Ratha had already started. She reassured me, saying, “Don’t be disheartened. You may still catch it somewhere.” Encouraged by her words, I rushed with full speed. As I neared the procession, the transcendental echoes of harināma-saṅkīrtana filled the air, flushing my heart with an indescribable joy. Overwhelmed, I felt as if I had gone mad with ecstasy—at last, I had made it!

From a distance, I caught my first glimpse of the magnificent Ratha, upon which Their Lordships Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, and Sudarśana bestowed Their most merciful glances. But what captured my heart the most was something else—something divine. Standing atop the Ratha, I saw a radiant, glowing, transcendental personality. His smile was captivating, his presence effulgent, and his body radiated an aura of divine love unlike anything I had ever seen before.

I could not take my eyes off him. Who was this heavenly, loving, divine person?

As the procession moved forward, I instinctively followed, keeping myself as close to the Ratha as possible. I did not want to be separated from him.

After about a kilometer, the Ratha came to a halt. I watched with great anticipation as that divine personality prepared to descend. Just then, a saffron-clad devotee—who later became my dear friend, His Grace Karuṇāpati Prabhu—approached me and commanded:

“What are you looking at? Hold the pillar with your hand!”

Confused, I asked, “Why?”

Pointing to the same radiant personality who had mesmerized me, he said:

“Guru Mahārāja wants to get down. Hurry! He needs support to climb down.”

I was stunned. Me? Holding the pillar for Guru Mahārāja? How could my weak hands possibly bear the weight of such a great soul? For a split second, I thought of stepping back. But I was young, and I felt hesitant to admit my own physical inability.

Closing my eyes, I firmly gripped the pillar and prayed to the Lord that nothing should go wrong. At that moment, I felt something soft like a lotus flower touch my hands. I thought perhaps a flower had fallen from the Ratha. The next moment, a gentle feather-like touch landed on my shoulder.

Still waiting to support Guru Mahārāja, I kept my eyes closed. Then suddenly, I felt a gentle clap on my back. As I opened my eyes, I saw that divine personality smiling at me with lips as soft as a rose, saying just two words:

“Thank you.”

I was speechless. Completely overwhelmed. I did not know how to respond. Tears of joy, gratitude, and respect streamed down my face. With folded hands, I paid my heartfelt obeisances, and as I walked away, I felt like a madman—running home as fast as I could, shouting to my family:

“I am bringing something precious!”

Upon reaching home, I called my wife, daughter, and little son. I carefully touched their heads with the back of my palm—on which I had carefully carried the dust from Guru Mahārāja’s lotus feet. With great emotion, I told them:

“This is the blessing of Guru Mahārāja.”

At that time, I was not initiated. I did not even fully understand the meaning of the divine word guru. But I clearly remembered the name “Guru Mahārāja” from that saffron-clad devotee. From that day on, we became deeply serious about spiritual life. Of course, my wife had already been serious even before me.

Even though I was ignorant and unqualified, I continued to address him as Guru Mahārāja. And by his causeless mercy, within a year, both my wife and I received harināma-dīkṣā. It was the greatest joy of my life—knowing that even the most fallen souls like us were now allowed to call him Guru Mahārāja.

But his mercy did not stop there. With his unlimited, unconditional grace, Guru Mahārāja later gave initiation to my mother, my children, and even my son-in-law—though none of us were truly deserving.

In the past three decades, we have been blessed with countless transcendental pastimes with Guru Mahārāja. Due to space limitations, I cannot share them all here, but I eagerly wait for the opportunity to write about them in the future.

Finally, we offer our daily prayers to Their Lordships:
Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava,
Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva—
that they keep our beloved Guru Mahārāja always happy and healthy.

We also beg Guru Mahārāja’s forgiveness—for all the offenses we may have knowingly or unknowingly committed at his lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive us for our shortcomings in serving you and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Jaya Patita-pāvana Guru Mahārāja kī—Jaya!

Your most fallen servant,
Nīlotpala Kṛṣṇa Dāsa (Brahmin-initiated)
ISKCON Guwahati, Assam, India

(Dr. N. Saikia, Reader, Faculty of Physics, Cotton University
Director, Auniati University – Guwahati Campus)

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय, कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन् इति नामिने ।

नामाचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने । गौर कथा धाम दाया नगर ग्राम तारिणे ॥

परम पूजनीय गुरुमहाराज की जय । श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय । 

परम पूजनीय गुरु महाराज मैं निरंजनी राधा देवी दासी आपकी आध्यात्मिक पुत्री आपके 76 वें आविर्भाव दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर आपके श्री चरण कमलों में कोटि कोटि प्रणाम करती हूं।

गुरु महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक पिता है।

एक पिता की ही भांति आप अनेकों शारीरिक कष्टों को सहन करते हुए भी इस संसार के सभी जीवों के आध्यात्मिक उत्थान में लगे हैं तथा चाहते हैं कि सभी जीव कृष्णा भावनाभावित हों।

आपने अनेकों पुस्तकों का लेखन किया है तथा अभी भी आप अनवरत लेखन कार्य कर रहे हैं।

आप की पुस्तक हृदय स्पर्श, अन्ते नारायण स्मृति आदि अनेकों पुस्तकें वास्तव में हृदय की गहराई तक उतर जाती हैं।

आप अन्तर्यामी हैं हमारे हृदय की बात जानते हैं मेरा ऐसा निजी अनुभव है कि प्रचार या भगवत गीता, भागवतम् की क्लास करते समय जब कोई कठिनाई आती है तो आपके स्मरण करते ही समाधान दिखाई देने लगता है।

आप ही मेरे प्रेरणा स्रोत है तथा आप से ही हमें सेवा करने की प्रेरणा प्राप्त होती है।

आप लगातार अपने स्वास्थ्य की परवाह न करते हुए प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन को पूरा करने में तत्परता से लगे हुए हैं। चाहे कितनी भी विषम से विषम परिस्थितियां क्यों न हो आप कभी विचलित नहीं होते हो। आपका प्रचार कार्य कभी रुकता नहीं है, चाहे वो ज़ूम के माध्यम से हो या फेसबुक के माध्यम से या फिर यूट्यूब के वह निरंतर चलता ही रहता है। मै बहुत ही भाग्यशाली हूँ कि आपने मुझे अपने शिष्या रूप में स्वीकार किया।

आपसे विनती है कि आप अपनी कृपा दृष्टि सदैव हम पर बनाये रखें एवं जिससे मैं आपके निर्देशों का हृदय से पालन कर सकूॅऺ। 

आपकी आध्यात्मिक पुत्री,

निरंजनी राधा देवी दासी

साहिबाबाद,
दिल्ली यात्रा, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudev,

Daṇḍavat Praṇāma.

Thank you, Gurudev, for giving me shelter at your lotus feet. Without you, I am nothing.
Please give me initiation and accept me as your disciple.
You have come to my dreams more than 20 times.
I am distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

Your servant,
Nirmal Nātha

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम 
श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय

श्रील जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज में अनगिनत गुण हैं। उनमें से एक गुण ये है कि गुरु महाराज को जब भी प्रभुपाद जी ने कोई आदेश दिया, उन्होंने हमेशा उसको पूरा करने का दृढ़ता से प्रयास किया। प्रभुपाद जी चाहते थे कि मायापुर में एक मंदिर का निर्माण हो, तो उस आदेश का पालन करते हुए वे कलकत्ता से समान लेने स्वयं जाया करते थे। गुरु महाराज के पास गाड़ी की कोई व्यवस्था नहीं थी, परंतु वे तार की गाठों के साथ बस की उपर चढ़के आते थे। गुरु महाराज बताते हैं कि उनको भवन निर्माण के बारे में कोई जानकारी नहीं थी। परंतु फिर भी गुरु महाराज ने हार नहीं मानी और वे प्रयास में जुटे रहे। 

कुछ समय पहले मेरे स्वास्थ्य की वजह से मेरा आध्यात्मिक जीवन सही नहीं चल रहा था, जो मुझे अच्छा नहीं लग रहा था। मैं गुरु महाराज से अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन के लिए प्रार्थना करती थी। गुरु महाराज की कृपया से मेरा आध्यात्मिक जीवन पहले से काफी बेहतर है। इसके लिए मैं गुरु महाराज जी का धन्यवाद करना चाहती हूं।

मैं चाहती हु कि मैं गुरु महाराज के मुख से ज्यादा से ज्यादा श्रवण करूं, ताकि मैं अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन में और प्रगति कर पाऊं, क्योंकि गुरु महाराज जी कहते है कि श्रवण हमारे आध्यात्मिक जीवन का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।

अंत में मैं नरसिंह देव से यही प्रार्थना करूंगी कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ बने रहें और इसी तरह हमें अपना मार्गदर्शन देते रहें।

आपकी दासी
निर्मला हरिकांता देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Gaura-Nitāi!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet. Sahasra-koṭi praṇāmas to You at Your divine feet.

"Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja!"

"Hearty Congratulations on Receiving the ‘Hindu Ratna Award’!"

Guru Mahārāja, You are a true inspiration to everyone. You are the best, and You are the greatest Vaiṣṇava.

I have experienced spiritual bliss in my dreams, Guru Mahārāja. In my dream, You placed Your hand on my head, and I felt a powerful energy flowing throughout my body. I truly experienced transcendental bliss. Some of Your assistants said, “Enough, Guru Mahārāja, You are blessing her so much,” and they removed Your hand from my head. But then You said, “Where is my Jagannātha stick? Give me my stick,” and when they gave it to You, You again placed it on my head.

Guru Mahārāja, though it was a dream, I heard from a senior devotee that if the Guru comes in a dream, it is real.

In another dream, You allowed me to press Your lotus feet. Generally, women are not allowed to touch Your feet, but in my dream, You were so merciful and allowed me to serve You. Guru Mahārāja, You are my spiritual father, and I am so fortunate to receive Your compassion and love.

I have no words to express my gratitude towards You, Guru Mahārāja. Thank You so much for Your special blessings in my dreams.

My Struggles and Prayers

Dear Gurudeva, I am such an unqualified and conditioned soul, trying to follow Your instructions, but sometimes I fall from my sādhana.

Even though I was not qualified, You mercifully accepted me as Your disciple and gave me dīkṣā. I am so attached to You, Guru Mahārāja—I feel like You are my everything. But my mind is wandering with various thoughts and ideas, causing me anxiety and disturbing my sādhana. Please bless me so I can control my mind.

I have a few pending rounds from when I was sick. No matter how much I try to complete them, I face obstacles. Sometimes I even become lazy and sleep, even when I have time. But by Your mercy, I am slowly overcoming my mobile addiction.

Despite Your physical condition, You are tirelessly preaching, preaching, and preaching.

I feel very ashamed that I am not preaching enough.

Balancing family, job, and Kṛṣṇa consciousness is really a big challenge, Guru Mahārāja.

Please bless me to be free from māyā and always remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and in the service of Vaiṣṇavas. Please bless me to always engage in Guru-vāṇī-sevā.

I want to chant sixteen rounds attentively, but my mind is always distracted. I am trying to chant without offenses, but I am not able to achieve that. I wish to preach in schools and colleges—please bless me with enough strength and knowledge. I wish to preach in Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups and kids' clubs with the proper mood. I also wish to distribute more and more books.

Guru Mahārāja, I am very unsatisfied with my service in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Through yoga, I am trying to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to my yoga students. Many of them are now chanting and following Ekādaśī.

Seeking Forgiveness

Dear Gurudeva, please accept my apologies for not being able to reach the high standards You expect. Please forgive my ignorance and the mistakes I have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—toward You and all Vaiṣṇavas.

Please bless our śikṣā-gurus and our congregation.

Please shower Your mercy upon my husband, Satish. He is helping me so much, but he is not chanting. Please bless him so that he can chant and receive the mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa in this lifetime.

Please bless Chinmayī Satish and Rāgamayi Satish so that they may become eternal servants of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Madana-mohana, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, and Lord Narasiṁhadeva to protect my spiritual father always.


A Song for You, Guru Mahārāja

On Your Vyāsa-pūjā Day (Telugu Language)

Pallavi:
jayapatākā swamy miku jayamu jayamu swamy
nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine jayamu miku swamy

Cāraṇam 1:
milwaukee nundi māyāpur varaku,
entha entha dūramu payaniñci nāru,
bhaktivedānta swāmi priya śiṣyudī miru,
deśa deśālalo karuṇā pañci nāru.

Cāraṇam 2:
śrī-caitanya mahāprabhu nitya sahacārudiga,
ati cinnavayassulo sannyāsamu teesukoni,
nagara grāmālo hari-nāmamu pañci,
patita jīvulandariki mukti nosaginaaru.

Cāraṇam 3:
enni enni bhādyātalu mōsinaaru swamy,
mī deham alasina, mī lakṣyam maruva lēdu,
guru-vākyam pālince mī paṭṭudala mundu,
kālamē ōḍipōyi mīku tāla vanchindi.

Cāraṇam 4:
inta kanna goppaga ī guruvu unṭāru,
ījīvanam lo ēpunyayamō mī karuṇā māku,
prabhupādaki sevā cēse adṛṣṭam ivvandi,
hari-nāmaṁ cēṭe śakti ni ivvandi.


Your Spiritual Daughter,
Nirmalā Hari-priyā Devī Dāsī
(Naga Jyothi Satish)
Hyderabad, Secunderabad Congregation
7Fityoga Teacher

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

Guru Mahārāja, wherever I look in my life, I see you—you are present in every part of it, for it is you who has shaped it all. You know very well that my life has been full of hardship and struggle, but it is you alone, Guru Mahārāja, who has saved me every time. Not only have you saved me—you have made me a winner each time.

I am nothing without you. It is only by your mercy that I am able to stand on my feet. Otherwise, I would have perished long ago. Every month I survive—and continue to survive—only because of you.

Whenever things seem impossible, you perform a miracle and make them possible. When hardships arise, you again do a miracle and make the situation seem simple. Every time I have prayed to you, Guru Mahārāja, you have responded with your mercy and help.

I would also like to thank my śikṣā-guru, His Grace Amritesh Prabhu, because it is through him that we came to know you. Without his guidance, I may not have received the inconceivable opportunity to connect with you.

Guru Mahārāja, you have given me everything. Now it is my sacred duty to serve you in the best possible way. I promise that I will do everything in my capacity to serve you. Today, in your lecture, you said that the best way to please you is to preach, and so I will dedicate myself to that effort. I will do my best to preach to others so that I may please you.

I have committed many offenses at your lotus feet. Kindly be merciful and forgive me. I promise, Guru Mahārāja, that I will not repeat those again.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. Today, I am situated in a divine world only due to the blessings of HG Amritesh Kṛṣṇa Prabhu. By his grace, I received initiation from Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja. Despite his serious health conditions, seated on a wheelchair, he remains always ready to serve for the sake of Kṛṣṇa.

He is so merciful that he gives initiation even to fallen souls like myself. I consider myself most fortunate to have received shelter under such a great Guru.

Guru Mahārāja, please give me shelter at your lotus feet. I am a fallen soul, and only if your blessings are upon me will I be able to progress in bhakti. I promise to rise to your expectations by following in your divine footsteps.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the greatest inspiration in our lives.

Your servant,
Nirmanlāgā Govinda dāsa
Prāṇadinī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
Please accept our humble offering at your lotus feet.

Vyasapuja offering to HH Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharāja_2025

Namo Om Vishnu Padaya Krishna Presthaya Bhutale

Srimate Jaya Pataka swamin iti Nāmine

Namah acharya Padāya Nitai Kripa pradāyine

Gaura Katha dhāmodaya nagar gram tārie……

 

                                       (1)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupadas words Personification

Expanding Krishna consciousness abounds with utter dedication

I Am your little servant, conditioned with material consideration

Free us o master, let me serve you with your divine intervention

                                        (2)

Dear Spritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

Distributing Prabhupad’s books in plenty without  any cessation

Millions of books going to the jivas with mercy and concession

Engage us in the service “o”Master, with your divine inspiration

                                        (3)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

Uniting Saraswat family of Gaudiya Vaishnava association

Your heart is so spacious for every vaishnava habitation

Engage us in the loving service of vaishnava sanga unification

                                     (4)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words Personification

 Master plan developing for great master’S Glorification

Always thinking of Mahaprabhu’s eternal habitation

Engage us in the service of Gauras land of recreation

                                          (5)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

Building TOVP, is your life’s cherished meditation

Offering Adbhut Mandir for Gaura’s incredible coronation

Engage us in the worship of Gaura, with intense-crazy obsession

                                         (6)

Dear Spiritual  father, “O” Prabhupadas word’s Personification

 Navadwipa mandala Parikrama and Sripata renovation

Bhaktivedanta charity trust needs a plenty of contribution

Engage us in the developing, Lord Gaura’s Lotus Nation

                                          (7)  

Dear Spiritual father,“O” Prabhupada’s words personification

No one should go hungry around the temple’s ten miles radiation

Prabhupada’s merciful order that you have taken as your mission

Engage us in the service, decreasing yours transcendental tension

                                         ( 8)

 Dear Spiritual father, “O”Prabhupada’s words personification

Market place of Hoyname, Nityananda Prabhu’s foundation

Nityananda flooded gauda, with his Prema inundation

Now Nitai’s victory flag flapping high in the Gaura’s congregation

                                       (9)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

 Erecting daiva Varnashram for Radhā Mādhavas Satisfaction

Establishing Brahmachari, griha, vana and sannyasa Institutions

Employ us o master to preserve and develop Acharya’s contemplation

                                                     (10)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

Developing birth place of Srila Prabhupada, and Ratha yatra celebration

At least ten temples in Kolkata with Radha Govinda’s grand mansion

Recruit us in the divine band of  Prabhupada’s  Sankirtan revolution

 

                                                          (11)

Dear Spiritual Father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

Serving GBC faithfully, as Ultimate command of institution

Travelling, preaching and caring devotees in every town and nation

Engage us O master in the ceaseless service, in loving Sankirtan

                                                         (12)

Dear Spiritual father, “O” Prabhupada’s words personification

caring your disciples, also Godbrother’s pupils across creation

Making ten million of acharyas across the globe for initiation

Engage us as the menial servant with gratitude and supplication

 

Dear Gurudeva, on Your Divine grace’s most auspicious 76th Vyasa Puja and merciful descend, today I would pray at the divine lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Madhava Astasakhis, giriraja ji, Sri Sri Mayapur-chandra, Sri Sri Prahlāda Narasimha, Sri Sri Pancatattva  and Srila Prabhupada, that you recover quickly from your present health condition. May You keep showering your causeless mercy for unlimited number of years to go in the future of creation. Even though I am a most destitute and unworthy son of your divine grace still I harbour a hope to attain the eternal shelter under your Divine Lotus Feet.

 

Your unworthy Son

Nitaichandra Nimai das
(Sridhama Mayapur)                                                                                                                                                                                                       6th April 2025

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

First of all, Guru Mahārāja, I want to thank you for accepting me as your disciple—even though I am so fallen and sinful. I was not at all deserving to have a Guru like you, an eternal associate of Śrī Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda. Śrīla Prabhupāda himself named you the Victory Flag of Kṛṣṇa. I do not know what pious act I performed to deserve having you in my life.

Whenever I see you, I get goosebumps because you are always surrounded by a divine aura. When you look into my eyes, it feels as if you have scanned all of my impurities, and after seeing them, you still mercifully bless me so I may become purified of them.

You are my greatest inspiration. Your determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda is unmatchable. The way you are constantly engaged in serving him, caring for your spiritual sons and daughters, fulfilling your responsibilities toward ISKCON and the GBC—it all leaves me speechless.

I desire to serve you, but I am so fallen that Māyā always tries to pull me down. Yet, one thing I know for certain is that you have accepted me, and to please you—which is now my foremost duty—I will work hard.

I promise you that I and my family will eternally serve you. I will follow all your instructions: to chant at least sixteen rounds daily, follow the four regulative principles, and read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

Your fallen spiritual daughter,
Nitya Acyutā-priyā Devī Dāsī

The Big Heart—Compassion of Guru Mahārāja, Lost God-Sister Her Grace Viśākhā Devī Dāsī and Cintāmaṇi Dhāma Śrī Māyāpur.

Around 2008–2009, I met Her Grace Viśākhā Devī Dāsī (legal name: Mrs. Biśveśvarī Mahāpatra) and her husband at the Howrah Belepole Bhakti-vṛkṣa Centre—then rising leaders in the community. They had one teenage son named Sonu.

We were learning spiritual "grammar" at a steep rate. Many programs used to be held at their two-storey house in Rāmrajatala. I visited them many times, and soon, she became my friend.

Viśākhā Devī Dāsī’s Compassion and Selfless Service That Guided Me to Guru Mahārāja

Viśākhā arranged her personal mṛdaṅga teacher to come to her house for me, and we practiced songs and kīrtanas together. Most days, she or her mother would ensure I received good prasādam before I left. One afternoon, she offered a big plate of khīra to their Deities and gave the full offering to me.

Sometime around 2009–2010, Viśākhā asked if I would like to visit Śrī Dhāma Māyāpur during Gaura-pūrṇimā and said she would arrange my accommodation. She invited me to stay at their house the night before so we could leave together early in the morning. When she saw that one of my dresses was torn, she kindly gave me a clean yellow-black dress set of hers.

She made me her co-singer at Māyāpur Bāṅlā Maṇḍapa. I had a sore throat and could not perform well, but she covered for me throughout.

Then Viśākhā told me to wear two rounds of Tulasī-mālā around my neck and personally helped me put them on for the first time.

While leaving for Delhi around 2013–14, Viśākhā encouraged me to continue learning from her mṛdaṅga teacher at their house.

My First Darśana of Guru Mahārāja—Atop the Lotus Roof

During our 2009–2010 Māyāpur visit, Viśākhā asked if I would like to have darśana of Guru Mahārāja. At the time, I had no idea what she was referring to. Then she took me and her son Sonu to the Lotus Roof Top.

Sonu made a critical remark while climbing the stairs. Viśākhā—whom I had never seen scold him—shouted at him in anger.

I saw Guru Mahārāja for the first time. He was seated on a distinct chair amidst a small group, interacting with some device on His hands. I was unaware of His health condition or who He truly was. The 360-degree panoramic view from the rooftop was beautiful, but what struck me most was how comfortable and at ease we all felt in His presence.

We sat at the rear side of the rooftop, and Guru Mahārāja came out to give us darśana. Viśākhā immediately wrapped her head with her saree and instructed me to do the same. I was inattentive, casual—whereas she was fully alert, respectful, and listening with rapt attention.

Unparalleled Devotion to Guru Mahārāja

At the Gada Bhavan gate, beneath the Mādhavī-latā arch, Viśākhā asked me if I would like to take initiation from Guru Mahārāja. I replied, “I would like to communicate and associate on a regular basis in real time with my Guru Mahārāja.”

Viśākhā took my words seriously and immediately called a brahmacārī to explain my viewpoint.

She deeply glorified Guru Mahārāja, sharing how He once told her that she is a simple-hearted, bhola-bhāla lady.

Cintāmaṇi Dhāma—Śrī Māyāpur Testimonials

1. Viśākhā once said that after Guru Mahārāja’s stroke in 2008, He confirmed that He would give classes again in the future. Her words came true—Guru Mahārāja is giving classes.

2. Around 2016–17, I became desperate to take initiation—a desire I had postponed twice (once in 2009–10 when Viśākhā asked, and again in 2013 when her husband asked). I recalled the comforting presence of Guru Mahārāja on the Lotus Roof. When I finally became desperate, Guru Mahārāja mercifully gave shelter.

3. Over time, I let go of the requirement for constant physical association and real-time interaction with my initiating guru. From 2020–21, through digital media, I began receiving direct saṅga and communication from Guru Mahārāja! The unusual desire I had voiced under the Mādhavī-latā Arch at Gada Bhavan finally bore fruit.

4. Guru Mahārāja made Himself so accessible for direct association that I am now struggling just to keep pace with Him!

Becoming Critical of Viśākhā in Later Years

Viśākhā underwent severe personal challenges. She was heavily exploited—for her finances and for the house she had inherited. Though I remained compassionate toward her, I also became increasingly critical. She was innocent and had made certain circumstantial decisions simply to survive.

Eventually, she moved to Delhi with her son and mother, selling the house that once rang with harināma-saṅkīrtana for many years.

Viśākhā’s Heart Reflected the Broad Compassion of Guru Mahārāja

As years passed and my association grew with many elevated devotees, the depth of Guru Mahārāja’s heart—His generosity and compassion—became increasingly vivid. And with it, I began to see that same reflection in the heart of Viśākhā.

She is now lost to the ISKCON West Bengal community, and her current whereabouts are unknown.

I pray to You, Guru Mahārāja, to kindly bless my lost god-sister, who was so respectful and devoted to You.

Hare Kṛṣhṇa dear Guru Mahārāj,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Self.

All glories to Your divine appearance day, Guru Mahārāj!

May you be healthy, happy, and full of bliss in Kṛṣhṇa and Caitanya consciousness.

Guru Mahārāj, You are most merciful. You accept any and everyone, and Your compassion has no end. I am a soul full of anarthas, but I have kindly been accepted by You. Kindly engage me in Your service in Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission, and that’s my only desire: to make Lord Caitanya happy through my humble service.

Please forgive my offenses, if possible, and kindly grant me shelter at Your lotus feet so that I can improve and be of some service.

Lord Kṛṣṇa has been so kind to give You as my Guru, and You have been so kind to connect me in the service of the Supreme Lord.

May You feel better physically in the coming year and continue to enthusiastically preach the message of Lord Caitanya to improve the situation of the world by changing the lives of as many people as possible.

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे" 

श्रील गुरू महाराज जी के श्री चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम् 
 गुरू महाराज आपके श्री चरण में कोटि-कोटि कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करती हूं कि आपने मुझ जैसे पतित जीव पर अपनी कृपा दृष्टि की और अपने  प्रिय शिष्य और  शुद्ध भक्तअमृतेश कृष्ण दास प्रभु को मेरे जीवन में भेजा जिन्होंने मुझे आपसे मिलाया। गुरु महाराज आप करुणा के सागर हैं आपने मुझे अपनी शिष्या के रूप में स्वीकार किया और मुझे हरी नाम प्रदान किया जो मेरे जीवन की सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि है ।   मुझमें आपकी शिष्या बनने की योग्यता नहीं थी लेकिन आपने अपनी करुणा बरसाकर यह संभव किया अन्यथा में आज भी इस भौतिक जीवन के चकाचौंध  में फसी रहती और वही अंधकार का जीवन जी रही होती। आपकी अहैतुकीकृपा से ही मुझे भक्ति का ज्ञान मिला । गुरु महाराज आप अनंत गुणों के सागर हैं कोई भी ऐसा गुण नहीं जो आपमें न हो । गुरु महाराज आपके चरण कमल में यही प्रार्थना है की आप अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा सदा बनाए रहे जिससे मैं भी प्रभुपादजी के मिशन में अपना योगदान दे सकूं और आध्यात्मिक प्रगति कर सकूं और आपके निर्देशों का पालन कर सकूं बिना आपकी कृपा के मैं कुछ भी नहीं कर सकती । गुरु महाराज मेरे अपराधों के लिए मुझे क्षमा करें और मुझ दीन हीन पर अपनी कृपा हमेशा बनाए रखें।

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
नित्यांगी पद्मा  देवी दासी

Hare Krishna dear Guru maharaj,

 

Please accept my respectful obeisances...today is the glorious appearance day of your holiness ... The day you appeared to embark on such a glorious task of trying to  reclaim all of us, struggling souls to the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga... ! How much you have served Srila Prabhupad, Gurudev...! how much you love him, that you follow even the simplest of his instructions to the most difficult ones... ! May I even develop the tiniest fraction of that gratitude and love to serve you dear Gurudev.. 

   Although words are not enough to describe your greatness , there are two main things i would want to share here today ... One is your infectious love for Gaura Katha, the other is your tremendous will power to preach, no matter what comes your way ...! 

That sets us an example for all your disciples on how to give Krishna to others unlimitedly without any expectations... May we please receive your blessings on this auspicious day and consider how fortunate we are to be accepted by you as your disciples....thank you very very much dear Guru maharaj ... !

 

Your dear spritual children ,

Premasundara madhava das,

Nityasevini vishaka dd,

Janardan,

Ramaraghav

हरे कृष्णा
परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

नमो ओंम विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे।

गुरु महाराज मैं अत्यंत ही पतित जीव हूं और अपने भौतिक जीवन में ही व्यस्त थी  मैं अपने जीवन का वास्तविक उद्देश्य ही नहीं जानती थी और सोचती थी यही जीवन है? इतना नीरस!
लेकिन भगवान की अहैतुकी कृपा वश मुझे शुद्ध भक्तों का सानिध्य प्राप्त हुआ, और आप जैसे शुद्ध भक्त व नित्यानंद प्रभु के पार्षद के बारे में जाने का मौका मिला आपकी कृपा दृष्टि इस प्रकार बनी कि मुझे जीवन का वास्तविक उद्देश्य पता चला, कि हम तो भगवान के दासों के भी दास हैं और उनकी सेवा ही हमारा परम लक्ष्य है ।
गुरु महाराज आप सभी जीवों पर बिना भेदभाव के अपनी कृपा बरसाते हैं। आपने मुझे भी अपनी शिष्या के रूप में स्वीकार करके मुझ पर असीम कृपा की है, व मुझे गुरु शिष्य परंपरा में जोड़ा है। आपकी कृपा के कारण ही अपनी इंद्रिय तृप्ति वाले जीवन से बचकर आज मैं निरंतर भगवान को स्मरण करने का प्रयास करती हूं आपने मुझे पतित जीवन से बचाया है ।     
गुरु महाराज आप असीम गुणों के सागर हैं।  आपने अपने संपूर्ण जीवन को श्रील प्रभुपाद के निर्देशों को पूर्ण करने में लगा दिया है,और आप हमें सिखाते हैं कि गुरु भक्ति क्या है ?और शरणागति क्या है ?आप कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी अडिग बने हुए हैं और कृष्ण प्रेम बांट रहे है । आप  हमारे लिए प्रेरणा स्रोत हैं आप सच्चे शिष्य व सेवा सच्चे गुरु हैं ।आप स्वयं नित्यानंद महाप्रभु के पार्षद हैं और इतने दयालु हैं कि हम जैसे पतित जीवात्माओं को चैतन्य महाप्रभु के इस संकीर्तन आंदोलन से जोड़कर हमारे जीवन में हरी नाम का रस घोल रहे हैं।
गुरु महाराज मैं भी इस संकीर्तन आंदोलन में अपना योगदान देना चाहती हूं, किंतु अनार्थों के कारण कुछ कर नहीं पा रही हूं ।गुरु महाराज मुझे आशीर्वाद दीजिए कि मैं भी इस आंदोलन में अपना योगदान दे सकूं ।मुझ पर कृपा कीजिए व शुद्ध भक्तों के माध्यम से मुझे निर्देश दें ताकि मैं आपकी सेवा कर सकूं मेरी यही आपसे प्रार्थना है 
मेरे प्रिय आध्यात्मिक पिता अपनी इस पुत्री पर कृपा दृष्टि बनाएं और मुझे शुद्ध भक्तों के संग में बनाए रखें ।मैं आपसे वादा करती हूं, मैं चार  नियमों का जीवन पर्यंत कड़ाई से पालन करूंगी और इस भक्ति आंदोलन में पूर्ण सहयोग दूंगी।

आपके चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पित करते हुए।
आपकी विनम्र दासी 
निवेदिता नंदप्रिया देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious occasion, I pray unto the lotus feet of Their Lordships in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur for your good health always. You are always an inspiration for me. Irrespective of your health conditions, you show by your example how we have to perform our services to Śrī Guru and Their Lordships here in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

I am deeply requesting your mercy and blessings always.

Your humble servant,
Padmā Sundarī Devī Dāsī
(Brahmana Initiated)
Māyāpur, India

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya
kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapataka iti nāmine
Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine
Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet, which are the only shelter for the fallen souls of this Kali-yuga.

You are the true representative of Śrī Vyāsadeva, for you speak the truth of the scriptures with deep realization, but even more, you embody the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Your heart is filled with boundless compassion.
Though we are most unqualified and sinful,
you extend your mercy without discrimination. Like a loving father,
you tolerate our ignorance, correct our faults, and gently guide us on the path of bhakti. Your compassion is not limited by time, distance, or circumstance— You reach even the darkest corners of our hearts, illuminating them with the light of service and surrender.

You have accepted great hardship for the welfare of others. You travel tirelessly, speak endlessly, and bless continuously,
all so that we may find our way back to the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.

Because of your mercy, we have hope.
Because of your compassion, we continue on the path, desiring only to serve you and please you.

On this auspicious day, I pray-
May I become a sincere servant of your mission, May I develop even a fraction of your compassionate nature, And may I always remain under your shelter, birth after birth.

Your insignificant servant,
Padmagandha Syama DD (diksha disciple)
ISKCON Rourkela, Odisha

*नमो ओम् विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले*
 *श्रीमते जय पताका स्वामिन इति नामिने*
*नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने* 
*गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे !श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय! पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय! निताई गौर प्रेमानंदे हरि हरि बोल।

यद्यपि मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है परन्तु अपने अंतःकरण की शुद्धि के लिए गुरू महाराज के गुणगान में कुछ शब्दों द्वारा अपनी श्रद्धा सुमन इस विश्वास के साथ अर्पित कर रहा हूं कि मेरे किसी भी त्रुटि के लिए परम करुणामय हमें अवश्य क्षमा करेंगे। गुरु महाराज किसी साधारण जीव जैसे भक्ति का अभ्यास करके शुद्ध भक्ति को प्राप्त कर गुरु पद को स्वीकार नहीं किए हैं,बल्कि वो गौरांग महाप्रभु के अंतरंग पार्षद हैं। ये बात एक बार उनके गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद जी गुरु महाराज को बताए कि आप महाप्रभु के अंतरंग पार्षद हैं तो गुरु महाराज उनके तरफ आश्चर्य से देखा तो प्रभुपाद जी बोले आपका नाम गार्डन जान एर्डमेन है न तो उसका अर्थ है" गौर धन जन " अर्थात गौरांग महाप्रभु के जितने भी जन है उनमें आप विशेष धन है।यद्यपि उनका जन्म पाश्चात्य देश में हुआ था परन्तु गुरु महाराज के अंदर बचपन से ही अध्यात्म के प्रति स्वाभाविक जिज्ञासा थी। सत्य को जानने के लिए वो बुद्ध से लेकर क्रिसचियनटी का विश्लेषण किया परन्तु उन्हें कहीं संतुष्टि नहीं मिली परन्तु एक बार प्रभुपाद जी के शिष्यों को कीर्तन करते देख वे उनके प्रति स्वाभाविक आकर्षित हो गए की कोई इतना प्रसन्न कैसे हो सकता है। आगे अपने गुरु महाराज श्रील प्रभुपाद जी से प्रथम मिलन से ही अपने हृदय से जीवन को उनकी सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया और दीक्षा प्राप्त कर उनके आदेशानुसार अपने युवा अवस्था में ही कृष्ण भावनामृत के प्रचार हेतु भारत देश आ गए।

गुरु महाराज के प्रयास  और समर्पण से आज मायापुर धाम विश्व का सबसे बड़ा आध्यात्मिक केंद्र बनने की ओर अग्रसर है। गुरु महाराज इतने विनम्र हैं की जब उनके एक गुरु भाई उनके जीवन पर आधारित एक पुस्तक "मिलवौकी से मायापुर" लिखने की अनुमति चाही तो वे बहुत ही सहजता से अस्वीकार कर दिए परन्तु जब उन्हें पता चला की प्रभुपाद जी उनके सपने में ये आदेश दिए हैं की आपके जीवन को पढ़ने से लोगों में कृष्ण भावनामृत का विकास होगा तब वे उन्हें अनुमति दिए। विनम्रता के साथ ही साथ उनके अन्दर परम करुणा , सहजता, सहनशीलता,गुरु के प्रति स्वाभाविक समर्पण जैसे अनन्त दिव्य गुण है। उनके गुरु महाराज श्रील प्रभुपाद जी उनको हमेशा "जय " के नाम से पुकारते थे क्योंकि उनके बचपन का एक नाम जय था और इसी आधार पर उनका दीक्षा का नाम "श्रील जय पताका स्वामी " रखा और कारण बताया कि जैसे पताका सबसे ऊपर रहता है वैसे ही आप कृष्ण भावनामृत के प्रचार में सबसे ऊपर रहेंगे।सभी भक्तों विशेष करके हिज ग्रेस सर्वपालक माधव प्रभु जी, अपने शिक्षा गुरु हिज ग्रेस अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रभु का मैं हृदय से कृतज्ञ हूं जिनकी कृपा से हमारे जैसे एक तुच्छ, पतित व्यक्ति को एक ऐसी महान गुरु परम्परा और एक महान गुरु मिले जिनके मार्ग निर्देशन में हम सहजतापूर्वक भक्ति का अभ्यास करके भगवत धाम को प्राप्त कर सकते है। हमसे बहुत से अपराध हुए हैं और होते भी रहते हैं , और गुरु महाराज की न सेवा ही ठीक ढंग से कर पा रहा हूं परन्तु हृदय में तीव्र अभिलाषा है अतः गुरु महाराज जी जो परम करुणामय है की कृपा मुझे अवश्य प्राप्त होगी जिससे मैं उनके कृष्ण भावनामृत के मिशन में कुछ भी सेवा कर पाऊंगा क्योंकि गुरु महाराज का दिया एक विशेष धन है और वो है उनका एक दिव्य आशिर्वाद" कृष्णेर मति अस्तु"! गुरु देव कृपा बिंदु दिया कर एई दासे त्रिनपेक्षा अति दीन।योग्यता विचारे किछु नहि पाई तोमार करुणासार "! 

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय !
पतित पावन गुरु महाराज जी कि जय!
निताई गौर प्रेमानंदे हरि हरि बोल!
 

आपका तुच्छ सेवक 
Padmpāda Caitanya Dāsa

All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine lotus feet!
Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

As I look back on my journey, I realize that the greatest blessing in my life was receiving initiation from you. That sacred moment took place in the holy land of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur on December 29, 2024. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity and for your boundless mercy, which has given me a new life. Without it, I do not know where I would be today. You have granted me a second chance, and for that, I will remain forever indebted to you.

Gurudeva, I would like to share a story with you.

There were two birds living on a branch. The first bird was restless, mischievous, and never caring about anything. The second bird, calm and silent, simply observed the actions of the first bird, feeling concern but never reacting. Then, one day, by some great fortune, the first bird invited a third bird onto the branch. To its surprise, the third bird spoke to it with kindness and wisdom. The little restless bird, who had always wandered aimlessly in its own world, suddenly found immense joy in this new presence.

Gurudeva, I am that little restless bird, and you are my third bird—my guide, my protector, my savior. And we all know who the second bird is.

In my childhood, I loved watching stage dramas, especially those depicting the pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa. There was always a role called "Kṛṣṇa," filled with profound dialogues and scriptural verses. But then, at a key moment in the play, the announcer would declare, "Now, the second Kṛṣṇa enters the scene," and the audience understood that this second Kṛṣṇa was not the original, but was there to assist in carrying forward the divine play.

Gurudeva, in my life, you are that second Kṛṣṇa—entering at just the right moment to uplift me, to protect me, and to guide me toward my true purpose. Thank you for being my second Kṛṣṇa.

A soulmate is not merely a spouse or a romantic companion. A true soulmate is one who cares for the soul itself, guiding it back to its eternal home. Gurudeva, you are my real soulmate—the one who nurtures my soul with divine wisdom and love.

You have given me the dīkṣā name Parama Bhagavata Gadādhara Dāsa, and with it, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness. However, my health presents many challenges on this path. Yet, I always draw inspiration from you—your unwavering dedication, your refusal to give up, no matter the circumstances.

Gurudeva, please bless me with the strength and determination to continue serving with sincerity and devotion, despite any obstacles that come my way.

Your insignificant servant,
Parama Bhāgavata Gadādhara Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma.

All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

A very happy Kṛṣṇa conscious birthday to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja!

As I am a depraved soul, I am unable to glorify such a holy personality, but I humbly try my best to express my gratitude towards Guru Mahārāja.

Before my initiation, I had heard a lot about you, but when I met you for the first time during my initiation, it was truly an amazing day for me. Everything that I had heard and read about you before was just like a pinch of salt compared to the ocean of mercy I witnessed. When I saw you, I was deeply moved by your positive personality.

I felt deep sorrow knowing that you endure suffering due to the wrong deeds of your disciples. You take all the sufferings of your disciples upon yourself. You are so kind-hearted.

I had heard that you like a variety of dishes, and it is my ardent desire to prepare and serve you food cooked by my own hands.

At last, I commit that I will always try my best to serve all Vaiṣṇavas so that the spiritual name you have mercifully given me, Param Sevikā, may truly become a meaningful identity in my life.

Your unworthy devotee,
Param Sevikā Revatī Devī Dāsī

Dandavat Pranams Gurumaharaja,

 

Please accept my respectful obeisances on the auspicious occasion of your Vyasa Puja.

Just like ocassionally it happens that it is well past evening and although the sun has dipped below the horizon but sometimes the noctilucent clouds (that are high in the sky and can hence receive the light of sun) appear during that time and shine with light and brighten up the sky with sunlight.

Similarly my life was supposed to be full of unluckiness and gloom but Your Holiness have appeared as one of those clouds and you have attracted the light of Krishna consciousness and the mercy of previous acharyas in my life which would have been otherwise inaccessible to me.

Ever grateful for the causeless mercy showered upon me.

Your Spiritual son,

Paramesvara Parthsarathi Dasa 

 

"हरे कृष्ण दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज .कृपया मेरे इस तुच्छ श्रद्धा को अपने चरणों में स्वीकार करें 

प्रिय आध्यात्मिक गुरु, आपकी जीवन गाथा और आपके हर कार्य से मुझे इतना प्रेरणा मिलती है कि जब भी मैं आपकी महिमा करने की कोशिश करती हूँ, मेरी आँखें आंसुओं से भर जाती हैं||

मुझे लगता है कि मैं बहुत तुच्छ और हूँ, कि मैं ऐसे गुरु की महिमा कैसे कर सकती हूँ, जो श्रील प्रभुपाद के प्रति पूर्ण समर्पित हैं और इतनी सारी शारीरिक समस्याओं के बावजूद भी सेवा में लगे हुए हैं।

यह बात मुझे वास्तव में प्रेरित करती है कि अगर गुरु महाराज हम जैसे तुच्छ जीवों के लिए इतना कुछ कर सकते हैं, तो हम क्यों नहीं उनके कुछ आदेशों  का पालन कर सकते हैं और उनके चरणों में और कृष्ण के चरणों में समर्पित हो सकती हूं।

मेरे जीवन में की गई सभी अपराधों के बावजूद, मैंने भक्तों और आपके जैसे गुरु की संगति पाई है। मैं इसे अपनी बहुत बड़ी भाग्य मानती हूँ।

गुरु महाराज, मैं आपसे प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दें ताकि मैं हमेशा भक्ति के मार्ग पर चलूँ, कभी भटके नहीं और हमेशा भक्तों की सेवा करूँ।  

मैं नरसिंह देव और जगन्नाथ जी से आपकी सेहत के लिए प्रार्थना करता हूँ, ताकि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और हम सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें।"

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
परमेश्वरी माधवी देवी दासी

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!

On this most auspicious 76th appearance day, I am attempting to offer my humble words, though I know they are insufficient. It is like showing a lamp to the sun or offering Gaṅgā water back to the Gaṅgā. Yet, for my own purification, I am trying to glorify the mercy personified—Your Divine Grace.

Seeing you serve so enthusiastically for Śrīla Prabhupāda inspires me to serve you and the devotees with similar enthusiasm. It is a massive task to connect with each of your disciples and take care of your spiritual sons and daughters, yet you tirelessly use every possible means—traveling, physically meeting devotees, conducting safaris, online classes, lectures, emails, and even virtually visiting homes through Zoom—to remain connected with us.

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Thank you for protecting me at every step of my life and giving me hope to serve more. Your divine and transcendental pastimes illuminate my Kṛṣṇa conscious journey. I pray that one day I may be able to serve you to your full expectations.

I already know:

jogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi,
tomāra karuṇā-sāra
karuṇā nā hoile, kāndiyā kāndiyā,
prāṇa nā rākhibo āra

You examine no qualifications in me, and your mercy is my only shelter.

Oh, the victory flag of Lord Nitāi!

Your blessings and causeless mercy are the only hope for this fallen soul. Thank you for transforming this fool into a flower to be offered at the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Please let me always remain in the dust of your lotus feet.

I pray to Lord Nitāi and Lord Narasiṁhadeva to always keep you in good health.

Your fortunate daughter and insignificant servant,
Paripūrṇa Śyāmā Devī Dāsī
Noida, India


मैं परम पूज्य गुरु जी महाराज जी के चरणों मे कृतज्ञता अर्पण करता हूं और आपकी अहैतुकी कृपा की अभिलाषा करता हूं।

मेरी गुरु महाराज के बारे में बोलने की कोई भी  योग्यता नहीं है फिर भी अपने गुरु महाराज जी का glorification करना मेरे लिए बहुत ही सौभाग्य की बात है। गुरु तत्व का अर्थ भारी होता है उदाहरण यदि कोई हल्की चीज जो हल्की सी हवा चलने पर भी उड़ जाती है अर्थात पथ भ्रमित हो जाती हैं तो अगर हम इस पर थोड़ा सा भी भार रखते हैं तो हल्के तत्व का स्थिर हो जाना तथा उड़ने की स्थिति दोनों ही कंट्रोल हो जाती है ठीक उसी प्रकार हमारे गुरु महाराज जी का आशीर्वाद हम जैसे तुच्छ व हल्के जीव पर रहेगा तो हमारा पथ भ्रमित होने की कोई भी संभावना नहीं रहती है बल्कि यदि हम अपना मार्ग भी भटक रहे हो तो हमारे पूज्यनीय गुरु महाराज जी के आशीष द्वारा हम हमेशा ही सही आध्यात्मिक मार्ग पर आ जाते हैं यही हमारे गुरु महाराज जी की विशेषता है कि वह अपने शरीर से भी परेशान होने के बावजूद उनकी दया का हम जैसे पतित जीवो पर इतना विशेष स्नेह है कि हम जैसे पतित जीव पर उनकी दया के शाश्वत  और पुण्य बल द्वारा ही सही मार्ग पर चलते रहेंगे और हमारे गुरु महाराज जी के उपदेशों का पालन करते हुए यदि चलते रहे तो हमारे गुरु महाराज जी हम(मुझ )जैसे पतित जीव की उंगली पड़कर  भगवान के समीप ले जाएंगे इससे हमारे मुक्ति का मार्ग अर्थात गोलोक धाम में जाने का मार्ग प्रशस्त हो जाएगा गुरु महाराज सभी भक्तों पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें और हमें सद्बुद्धि दें ताकि हम उनके मार्ग पर चलते हुए उनके मिशन को पूर्ण करने में उनका सहयोग कर सके और कृष्णभावना मृत का प्रचार व प्रसार करते रहे।

मैं किसी प्रार्थना करने के योग्य न होते हुए भी 

श्री राधा-माधव जी, श्री नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि मेरे गुरु महाराज जी पर अपनी कृपा करें और उनके स्वास्थ्य को बनाए रखें ताकि गुरु महाराज का आशीर्वाद हमें प्राप्त होता रहे और वे हम जैसे जीवों का उद्गार करते रहें।          

धन्यवाद!

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ।।

आपके चरणों का पतित सेवक और सभी वैष्णव भक्तों का तुच्छ दास
पतित पावन श्री हरि दास

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
I offer my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your good health and long life.

I want to thank you for your causeless mercy upon me. Not only me—you shower your unconditional love and mercy on every single soul. You pray for all of us every day, as you mention in your monthly messages. And by your mercy, I can feel those prayers.

For the past few days, your health has not been well, yet you still gave Caitanya-līlā classes for our purification. Your enthusiasm and dedication to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda always amazes me and inspires me to step beyond my comfort zone and serve. Your love for your disciples and your eagerness to connect with us melts my rock-like heart.

Your every Saturday Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class and Zoom meetings with devotees, your daily Caitanya-līlā classes—these always help me feel closer to you.

I have never seen you in person, Guru Mahārāja, but I remember every dream in which you gave me your divine darśana and showed your unconditional love toward me. Thank you so, so much for everything, Guru Mahārāja.

For the very first time in my life, by your mercy and the mercy of my śikṣā-guru, I was able to distribute 8 Bhagavad-gītās, 1 Caitanya-caritāmṛta set, and 13 small books during the book distribution marathon. I wish to continue distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books for your pleasure until my last breath.

Once again, all glories to your glorious appearance day. I pray to Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your continued good health.

Your aspiring servant,
Pavani

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering 2025

Pāvanī Gaura-priyā Devī Dāsī


My dear Guru Mahārāja, Spiritual Father,

Please accept my most respectful and grateful obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

This is my first Vyāsa-pūjā offering since you most mercifully accepted me (as well as my husband, Manohara Śrī Gaura Dāsa) as your disciple on 10th April 2024 in Vṛndāvana. My greatest fortune has been granted to me by you—nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine. My gratitude goes out to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda for arranging everything, and to Lord Nityānanda, Lord Balarāma, for bestowing hope, strength, and mercy upon me to become a part of the guru-paramparā.

My endeavor will be to become a good disciple to you in all possible ways. Your compassion for fallen, suffering souls like me gives me the determination to follow your instructions with all my might. You are voluntarily accepting such great hardships for our sake that we feel deeply guilty for our sins and offenses. It reminds me to stay alert and never be slack in my chanting vows, in following the regulative principles, in doing any service, and in avoiding offenses.

My daily prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva are to protect you in all ways, at all times, and never let any suffering affect you. Your presence gives hope to millions of devotees.

Listening to your lectures makes my faith in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu firm and steady. The desire to read Caitanya-caritāmṛta daily has developed in me. The way you connect Lord Caitanya’s teachings and pastimes to everything, the enthusiasm and energy with which you loudly call out "Gaurāṅga!"—just pierces my hard heart and injects the realization of this great opportunity to acquire Kṛṣṇa-prema so easily.

Observing your deep connection to your Guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and your wholehearted, single-minded dedication to serve him, makes me desire the same connection with you. I am inspired and wish to imbibe these wonderful qualities that you have. You are the perfect idol in my life whom I want to follow and emulate in many, many ways.

I really look forward to your daily detailed messages regarding your services. They make me wonder how you are able to achieve so much. Your prayers to the Lord for our Kṛṣṇa consciousness and well-being warm our hearts with an assurance that you are always looking after us with causeless love. I have never felt so protected and taken care of. Koṭi-koṭi-koṭi thanks to you will not be enough to express my gratitude to you.

I can feel that you are helping me every moment during the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā reading sessions which I have undertaken by relying on your and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s blessings. You are giving me the understanding I need, and the right thoughts and words to explain the verses. Kindly bless me that I continue to preach and never get affected by anarthas like lust, pride, anger, etc.

All glories always to you.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Gaurāṅga.

My only wish is that I always remain at your service in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s and Lord Gaurāṅga’s mission.

Your spiritual daughter,
Pāvanī Gaura-priyā Devī Dāsī


 

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept my humble obeisances in the dust of Your lotus feet, dear Grandfather Jayapatākā Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your grandson, Ānanda Purī Dāsa from Saint Petersburg, Russia, is writing to You.

I would like to begin this letter with gratitude—gratitude for Your incredibly kind, warm, compassionate, and caring disciple, our Guru—His Grace Caitanya Candra Cāraṇa Prabhu.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

It is only by the mercy of Guru that we progress on this path. Where would we be without our paramparā? Where would we be without Your blessings? Spiritual progress happens primarily through blessings. I have realized this through my own experience and through the experiences of my godbrothers and godsisters.

Listening to You always immerses us in the spiritual world—the world of Caitanya-caritāmṛta. And gradually, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi begin to manifest in our lives.

Thank You for the priceless gift of devotional service, which opens our hearts and grants us true life.

Please bless us so that we may continue to engage in bhakti and always, everywhere, and under all circumstances, remember Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

You set an inspiring example of spiritual life and unwavering determination for all of us. Seeing You is a great mercy that leaves an imprint on one’s heart for a lifetime.

I hope that, if not in person, then at least in my dreams, You will mercifully strike me on the head with Your sacred stick.

Your grandson,
Ānanda Purī Dāsa
Saint Petersburg, Russia

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.

Thank You so much for coming into my life. By Your mercy, I am now engaged in my first spiritual degree—Bhakti-śāstrī—and will soon begin preaching as well.

Guru Mahārāja, I am reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books daily. All glories to You and Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Very soon, I will be taking shelter from You, Guru Mahārāja. Please bestow Your mercy upon me so that I may serve the entire guru-paramparā, serve You, and please You.

Your spiritual daughter,
Prabhjot Kaur

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja-jī,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

I am not worthy of glorifying you, Guru Mahārāja-jī, yet I humbly offer this small attempt.

I am eagerly looking forward to receiving dīkṣā from you. I first met you in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma during your Vyāsa-pūjā, and that was truly the best experience of my life. Since then, I have been trying every day to improve my chanting.

You are my spiritual father.

Guru Mahārāja, please bestow upon me your mercy, so that I may try my best to follow your instructions and the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I know I am not very capable, but I sincerely desire to serve you and to assist in preaching and book distribution, even in some small way.

Your servant,
Prachi

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Dear Spiritual Master,

The story of your life and every deed you have performed inspires me so deeply that whenever I try to glorify you, my eyes automatically fill with tears, and my words fall short. I feel so worthless and insignificant—how can I possibly glorify a Guru like you, who has been completely surrendered to Śrīla Prabhupāda and continues to serve with such dedication, despite facing so many physical difficulties?

This deeply inspires me—if Guru Mahārāja can do so much for insignificant beings like us, despite enduring so many challenges, then why can’t we at least follow a few of his instructions and surrender at his lotus feet and at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa?

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.

Dear Spiritual Master,

The story of Your life and every deed You have done inspires me so much that whenever I try to glorify You, my eyes automatically fill with tears, and my words fall short.

I feel so worthless and insignificant—how can I possibly glorify a Guru like You, who has been completely surrendered to Śrīla Prabhupāda and continues to serve with such dedication, despite enduring so many physical challenges?

This truth deeply inspires me: If Guru Mahārāja can do so much for insignificant beings like us, despite so many difficulties, then why can’t we at least follow even a few of His instructions and surrender at His lotus feet—and at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa?

Pragya Mishra

प्रिय गुरु महाराज,

आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय हो! श्रील जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज की जय हो!

प्रिय गुरु महाराज, मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा कि में आपकी कृपया का गुणगान कहा से शुरू करूँ आपकी कृपया असीम है । मैं आपकी हमारे जीवन पर कृपया के बारे में सभी को बताना चाहूँगी की मेरी बेटी का लड़का कुछ दिनों पहले तीसरी मंजिल से नीचे गिर गया था ।गुरु महाराज की कृपया से उसे होश आ गया है और उसके दिमाग़ की स्तिथि बिल्कुल सही है और हमे गुरु महाराज और कृष्ण भगवान पर पूरा भरोसा है की वो बिल्कुल सही हो जाएगा और पहले की तरह साधारण जीवन जीयेगा।

गुरु महाराज के गुण अत्यंत भावुक कर देने वाले है । उन्होंने अपने जीवन में कितनी कठिनाई के बाद भी प्रभुपाद के मिशन को बढ़ाने के लिए हमेशा तत्पर रहे है और हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं को भी भक्ति करने का संघर्ष सिखाते है । गुरु महाराज ने सदैव हमारे पाप को भूलकर हमे भक्ति में संलग्न करने की कोशिश की है ।

हम काफ़ी बार जाने अनजाने में आपके चरणों में पाप करते हैं ।मेरी यही प्रार्थना हैं कि आप मुझे माफ करे और अपनी कृपया मुझ पर हमेशा बनाए रखे ताकि में भक्ति में आगे बढ़ती जाऊ ।

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज में आपके चरणों में यही प्रण लेती हूँ कि में अपनी भक्ति को निष्ठा पूर्वक करूँगी और दूसरे लोगो को भी कृष्ण भावना भावित करने में सदेव कोशिश करूँगी । मैं आपके और प्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने में अपना पूर्ण योगदान करूँगी ।

आपकी तुच्छ दासी 
प्रमोदिनी कालिंदी देवी दासी 

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Dandavat Praṇām, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and reverence for Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja. During my student years, I encountered many teachers focused on material pursuits. However, Guru Mahārāja stands apart as the true guru, guiding me toward the profound purpose of life.

A true guru, in my understanding, is a soul established in samādhi, possessing the inner vision to perceive and reveal the divine. This ability transcends external displays and exploitation. Guru Mahārāja's unwavering focus stems from his complete absorption in the mission of Lord Caitanya. Surrendering to his lotus feet, I believe, is the path to the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya Himself.

I recall an instance where Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja traveled to Russia, arriving in the evening at 7 o’clock, with a flight scheduled for the following morning at 6 o’clock. On that same day, he visited three continents, yet remained spiritually vibrant, delivering an enlightening class. These extraordinary feats exemplify his divine energy, suggesting a superhuman quality derived from his profound connection to Lord Caitanya.

I express my commitment to contributing to Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission. I have committed to Guru Mahārāja that I will dedicate myself to overcoming my hesitation and actively participating in book distribution. My goal is to approach this endeavor with dedication, ensuring a focused and effective approach to sharing Guru Mahārāja's teachings. I am eager to contribute as much as possible.

I sincerely ask for forgiveness for any offenses or mistakes I may have inadvertently committed at the lotus feet of the Vaiṣṇavas. I deeply value the association of devotees and understand the importance of maintaining a respectful environment. I humbly request Guru Mahārāja's forgiveness and guidance so that I may continue to grow in my spiritual journey and better serve the Vaiṣṇavas. I am committed to making amends and ensuring that my future conduct aligns with Vaiṣṇava etiquette and principles.

Therefore, despite my imperfections, I offer my humble prayers to Guru Mahārāja, seeking his divine mercy and a place at his lotus feet.

Your humble servant,
Pranav Bansal

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurumahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine and merciful lotus feet.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Gurumahārāja, I don't have enough words to thank you. You know—and I know—that I am fit for nothing. Yet you are so merciful that you have still given me shelter and shade at your lotus feet.

This year, by your causeless mercy, I am engaged in youth preaching at ISKCON Sircilla, a new farm community. Please keep showering your blessings and mercy upon this most insignificant servant.

I sincerely pray not to remain a duplicitous person, Gurudeva. I truly want to change. Please empower me, my dear spiritual father. I want to be genuine and free of all duplicity. Please bless me, Gurumahārāja.

Your insignificant servant,
Praneeth

শ্রী শ্রী গুরু গৌরাঙ্গ জয়তু 

শ্রীল গুরু মহারাজের ৭৬তম ব্যাস পূজা উপলক্ষে আমার শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি 

প্রিয় ও পরম শ্রদ্ধেয় গুরু মহারাজ, 

আপনার চরণ কমলে আমার কোটি কোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম। আজ আপনার ৭৬ তম ব্যাস পূজার এই শুভ মুহূর্তে, আমি আপনাকে শ্রদ্ধা জ্ঞাপন করছি। আপনার দয়া ও আশীর্বাদেই আমরা কৃষ্ণ ভাবনার পথে অগ্রসর হতে পারছি।

আপনার জীবনের প্রতিটি মুহূর্ত শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের আদেশ পালনে নিবেদিত। আপনি অসংখ্য বাধা ও শারীরিক কষ্ট সহ্য করেও কখনো আপনার প্রচার কার্যক্রম থামাননি। আপনি জগৎ জুড়ে প্রচার করেছেন এবং শত শত ভক্তকে দীক্ষিত করেছেন। আপনার জন্য শ্রীধাম মায়াপুর এখন উন্নত তীর্থভূমি রূপে গড়ে তুলছে। 

আপনার আশীর্বাদে আমি কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত প্রচারের জন্য কিছু ছোট ছোট প্রচেষ্টা করেছি। আমি প্রভুপাদের বই ছোট ছোট বই গীতা প্রচার করার প্রচেষ্টা করেছি। যদিও আমার প্রচেষ্টা খুব ক্ষুদ্র তবুও আপনার দয়া থাকলে আমি আরো উন্নতি করতে পারব।

গুরু মহারাজ আমি কখনোই আপনার করুনার যোগ্য নয় তবু আপনি আমাকে কৃষ্ণভাবনার মৃতের পথে টেনে এনেছেন। আমি আপনার সেবায় আরো আন্তরিকভাবে লিপ্ত হতে পারি যেন আপনি আমার ভবিষ্যৎ দীক্ষাগুরু এবং বর্তমান পথপ্রদর্শক। আমি আপনাকে বলতে চেয়েছি যখন প্রথমবার আমি আপনাকে দেখেছিলাম তখন আমি খুব ছোট্ট ছিলাম আট নয় বছর তখন আমি প্রথমবার মায়াপুরে এসে আপনার চরণ কমলের সামনাসামনি বসে আপনার মুখনিঃসৃত বাণী শুনতে সক্ষম হয়েছিলাম। তখন আমি আচরিত ছিলাম এই মানুষটা কে? বিদেশী মানুষ গুরু মহারাজ ক্ষমা করবেন আমি তখন এত জানতাম না উনি আবার বাংলাতেও কথা বলছে তখন আমার দীক্ষিত এক দিদি আমাকে বলল উনি প্রভুপাদের শিষ্য তখন আমি জানতাম না প্রভুপাতকে তারপর আমি আসতেছি জেনে ফেলেছি। আর উঠেছিল আমার জীবনের প্রথম ইসকনে এসে আপনার থেকে ক্লাস শোনা, তারপরও আমি অনেকবার এসেছি আপনাদের ক্লাস শুনেছি। কিন্তু ওই অভিজ্ঞতাট হয়নি যখন আমি আপনার প্রথম ক্লাস শুনেছিলাম। দ্বিতীয় কথা হল আমার কত দিন ধরে রাত্রে খারাপ খারাপ স্বপ্ন আসছে রাত্রে বেলা করে দরজার বাইরে থেকে কে জানি ডাকে এই অবস্থায় আমি আপনাকে বহুৎ মনে করেছি ক্ষমা করবেন আমি তো আসামে থাকি।তার জন্য আমার বাঙালিতে অল্প অল্প আসামি ঢুকে যায় তখন আমি রাত্রে ঘুমাচ্ছি এরকম কোনদিনও হয়নি। ও ঐদিন কি হয়েছে আপনি আমার স্বপ্নতে এসেছেন আর আপনার হাতে যে ত্রিন্ডটা আছে আমার স্বপ্ন মধ্যে আমি খারাপ খারাপ দৃশ্য দেখছি ওই ত্রিদন্ড দিয়ে আপনি যেগুলো খারাপ দৃশ্য ছিল আপনি ওগুলো খেদে পাঠিয়েছেন সকালবেলা উঠে আমার কি অবস্থা আমি কি দেখলাম স্বপ্নতে আমি ওটা নিয়ে ভাবার চিন্তারম্ভ করে দিয়েছিলাম কিন্তু ওটা আমার প্রথম অভিজ্ঞতা আপনার প্রতি। 

শ্রী শ্রী রাধা মাধবের চরণে আমার বিনম্র প্রার্থনা আপনি যেন সুস্থ থাকেন আরো অনেক বছর আমাদের কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত দীক্ষিত করতে পারেন 

গরুমার আজ দয়া করে আমাকে আশীর্বাদ করুন যাতে আমি কখনো ভক্তি থেকে বিচ্যুত না হই এবং আপনাকে সন্তুষ্ট করার যোগ্য শিষ্য হতে পারি।

আপনার আশ্রিত সন্তান

নাম:- গণেশ শীল 

ঠিকানা:- আসাম, বরপেটা রোড ,চন্দনপুর 

এবং আমি কৃষ্ণ বন্ধুর সাথে যুক্ত। 

হরে কৃষ্ণ! শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয়।।

My most beloved Gurudeva,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to our dear Guru Mahārāja!

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

I wish you a very happy and prosperous Vyāsa-pūjā!

Guru Mahārāja, the year 2024 was filled with so much mercy and gaining of knowledge for me. It also marked one year since I received initiation from Your Holiness. Gurudeva, I am trying my best to follow the vows I have taken. By the mercy of you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu, I am going to finish my Bhakti-śāstrī soon, and it makes me so happy to share this with you.

Gurudeva, you are my most favorite person in the entire world. Anytime I see you—whether in person or in a picture—I am filled with immense joy and warmth. I always used to think to myself, “Why did I meet Gurudeva so late in my life?” But the real point is—I did get your divine blessings and the opportunity to become your daughter in this very lifetime.

There is none like you, O patita-pāvana! Please keep your warm, merciful hand over my head always.

Every minute of every passing hour of every passing day is a reminder of your tremendous sacrifice for all of us. Gurudeva, I aspire to attain even one percent of your determination to spread our Hare Kṛṣṇa movement.

One day, I was thinking about you, and I managed to write this poem in your glory. Please forgive me, Gurudeva—I am no poet:

In your light, we find our way,
Guided by love, each passing day.
With wisdom deep and heart so kind,
You lead us to peace, our souls entwined.

Śrīla Gurudeva, our beacon bright,
Your grace and mercy fill us with light.
In devotion’s embrace, we ever soar,
Grateful to serve you, forevermore.

It is only by your mercy that I am able to do anything. I beg your forgiveness for any and all mistakes I have made. Please give me the strength to do more and more and help serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha, and Śrīla Prabhupāda, even a little.

Gurudeva, it aches my heart to see you in pain, but I know you are doing it all out of love and compassion for all of us and for Śrīla Prabhupāda. I offer my most sincere prayers for your speedy recovery unto the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha.

Gurudeva, I aspire to serve you just as you serve your own Gurudeva. I promise you—I will work very hard to make you and Śrīla Prabhupāda happy.

Your daughter,
Prasanna Vrajeśvarī Devī Dāsī
Māyāpur, India

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे* 

जगत गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय 
गुरु महाराज आपको 76वे जन्मदिन की हार्दिक
शुभकामनाएं 

परम पूज्य श्रील गुरु महाराज के चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करता हूं।

मैं इस भौतिक संसार का एक पतित और निम्न जीव हूँ। आपने मुझ जैसे पतित जीव को अपने चरण कमलों में शरण दी। मैं आपका जीवन भर आभारी रहूंगा।

आप इस संसार में पतितों का उद्धार करने इस भौतिक संसार में आए है। आपने अपने गुरु के चरणों में पूरा जीवन समर्पित किया। आप जगत गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद के प्रिय शिष्य भी है। आप अपने गुरु के आदेश पर मायापुर आए। और यहां लोगों को कृष्णभावनाअमृत दिया। आप आज भी चैतन्य चरितामृत का नित्य पाठ करते है। आपने अपने शारीरिक कष्टों की परवाह किए बिना अपने जीवन के प्रत्येक छड़ को कृष्ण को अर्पित किया है आपने अपने तन,मन,धन,समय को पूरी तरह समर्पित किया। आप गुरुशिष्य परम्परा का पालन करते है। 

एक दिन में जब MRI करा रहा था तब उस में होने कष्ट को महसूस किया और आप को याद किया कि आप ने कितने बार इस तरह कष्ट झेले है। गुरु के आदेश के पालन के लिए आपने शरीर की परवाह नहीं की।

अतः आपके चरण कमलों में यही प्रार्थना है कि आपके दिए निर्देशों का पालन कर सकूं। कृष्णभावनामृत् प्रचार करूं । अपने जीवन प्रत्येक छड़ को कृष्ण को समर्पित कर सकूं ।यह सब आपकी कृपा के बिना नहीं हो सकता है।

आपका तुच्छ दास 
प्रशान्तआत्मा श्रीहरि दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Daṇḍavat praṇāms to Guru Mahārāja and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I do not have adequate intelligence or the words to describe your causeless mercy upon this fallen soul. You and Śrīla Prabhupāda have always forgiven me for my demonic and offensive mind and my uncontrollable mana-indriya (mind and senses). I shall forever remain grateful to your lotus feet for the undeserved mercy and care you continue to bestow upon me.

Despite my lack of qualification, you continue to connect with this undeserving soul, strengthening my faith in the path of devotion. A layman may think that you are just sitting on a chair in Māyāpur, but in truth, you are not confined to that chair. You are coming to us in the U.S. and beyond, even though we may not be physically able to see you. By your mercy, you appear before this unworthy soul, even though I am thousands of miles away in this material world.

I beg the same mercy for all my godbrothers and godsisters, so that they too may develop firm faith in the path of devotion and Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servant,
Pratāparudra Śrī Caitanya Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your auspicious appearance day, Śrīla Gurudeva!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

I offer my respectful obeisances unto His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja, who is very dear to Lord Kṛṣṇa on this earth, having taken full shelter at His lotus feet.

I offer obeisances to my glorious spiritual master, Śrīla Ācāryapāda, who has delivered all the towns and villages by the mercy of Śrīman Nityānanda Prabhu and who has given us the nectar of the glories of Śrī Gaurāṅga and the holy dhāmas in Śrī Gauḍa-maṇḍala-bhūmi.

Today, on your most auspicious and divine appearance day, I pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and aṣṭa-sakhī vṛnda, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Śrī Māyāpur Candra for your good health and long life.

My dearest Śrīla Gurudeva, how can I glorify you?
You are the dearest servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda.
You are the intimate associate of Lord Nityānanda.
Even if I had thousands of months, I would still not find a single word sufficient to glorify you.

I don’t have any qualifications by which I can glorify you. So I humbly beg you—please bless me with pure intelligence, so that I may glorify you from a place of sincerity and truth.

My dearest spiritual master, I cannot see any good qualities in myself, yet despite my thousands of bad qualities, you have kindly accepted me as your disciple. This is because you are the only one who can free me from the darkness of ignorance and shed the light of devotional knowledge in my life.

You can save me from the ocean of this material world. You can fill my life with the ocean of devotion and place me at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I cannot even imagine my life without your mercy. I need your mercy to advance in devotion. I need your mercy to serve Kṛṣṇa throughout my life. All of this is not possible without your grace.

I will always try to serve you with 100% sincerity, despite my imperfections. But still, I do not know how to properly serve you. I pray at your lotus feet, as your spiritual daughter, to please bless me with the intelligence and strength to serve you.

Even with all my faults and inabilities, you accepted me and gave me life’s true goal. You gave me so much love and care.

So please, bless me so that by your mercy, I may gradually remove my imperfections and serve you with pure intelligence. Please accept me as your eternal spiritual daughter.

The scriptures declare that the ultimate goal of life is to serve the spiritual master. I may not yet be capable of fully doing that, but still I want to try my best. If I have made any mistakes due to my imperfections, please forgive me, Gurudeva. Please bless me to strictly follow all the rules and regulations throughout my life.

On this most sacred and auspicious appearance day, I offer this humble glorification of your transcendental qualities—and I also beg your forgiveness.

Your servant,
Preeti

प्रिय गुरु महाराज,

हरे कृष्ण! आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय हो! श्रील जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज की जय हो!

गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं कि आपकी महिमा का वर्णन करूं और ना ही मुझे कुछ आता है लेकिन आपसे दीक्षा लेने के बाद मेरे जीवन में जो परिवर्तन आया है मैं उसमें से अपना कुछ अनुभव साझा करना चाहती हूं गुरु महाराज मैं एक अच्छी भक्त नहीं बन पाई हूं लेकिन आपके दिए गए निर्देशन का पालन करते-करते मेरे अंदर एक अच्छे इंसान के गुण विकसित हो पाए हैं मैं कोई सेवा नहीं कर पाती हूं लेकिन गुरु महाराज मेरे शिक्षक गुरु के जरिए मैं आपको बहुत अच्छे से जानती हूं  लेकिन मुझे इस भक्ति में लाने के लिए मेरे वैष्णव भाई  जगदीश जितेंद्र प्रभु जी और शुभांगी माधवी  माता जी का बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद है लेकिन गुरु महाराज मैं पूरी कोशिश करुंगी कि जब तक यह जीवन है मैं आपके दिए गए नियमों का पालन करते रहूंगी हरे कृष्ण

Prema Hari Devī Dāsī 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your divine Vyāsa-pūjā!

On this most auspicious day, I, your initiated disciple, want to thank you from the core of my heart for your personal care and support in my life. You not only demonstrate, by your own example, unflinching loyalty to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions—you also practically support your disciples in carrying them out.

I thank you for fulfilling my heartfelt desires: giving me vapu-sevā last year during Lord Jagannātha’s Ratha-yātrā, and vāṇī-sevā through your Jayapatākā Swami App.

Thank you for distributing Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy all over the world. As you said, to receive Mahāprabhu’s mercy one needs only four “qualifications”: 

  1. Fallen

  2. Low-born

  3. Distressed

  4. Foolish

And I surely possess all four. Thus, I am eligible for His mercy—only by your causeless grace.

One day I was listening to your glorification by His Grace Jananivāsa Prabhu. He shared a pastime from the early days of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. At that time, no one wanted to stay there due to lack of facilities. So Śrīla Prabhupāda said every ISKCON temple should send at least two devotees to Māyāpur to support the project. But no one came.

You, Guru Mahārāja, responded with humor and determination. You said, “We have bugs!” And described strange creatures—like the leaf bug that looks like a tejpātā leaf, with a long antenna, able to fly and hit the bamboo walls, making eerie sounds. You also described the jeep bug that could run along the ground, scale the wall, and then fly! You humorously suggested sending these photos to the West, to invite people to “Come to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur and stay with these dhāma-vāsīs!” And you laughed and laughed, rolling on the ground. That was your joyful determination in service.

I thank you for your disciples and other devotees who are nourished by your example and guidance. Only by their help, encouragement, and well-wishing, am I able to chant, serve, improve my sādhana, and keep alive the hope that one day I may become a devotee. I am fully dependent on their association.

I thank you for showing the example of deep friendship and cooperation with your Godbrothers. Again and again, Kṛṣṇa shows me your affection for devotees—it is uplifting, it is sweet, and it sustains my spiritual life.

I thank you for caring not only for your Godbrothers, but for all devotees and fallen souls. Your compassion proves that even one person, if empowered by love and service, can transform the lives of many.

I thank you for withstanding so many tribulations in this movement and in your own life. Your example gives me strength in moments of crisis. I know there is no better place in this world than Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement. I know I will never find better well-wishers than you and the Vaiṣṇava devotees.

I thank all the devotees organizing this Vyāsa-pūjā and giving everyone an opportunity to submit offerings. This is always my favorite part of the celebration. Every year, I receive so many realizations and inspiration by reading the offerings of other disciples. It makes me feel closer to you.

Gurudeva, I humbly beg for your blessings. Whenever I face difficulties or crises, please bless me to always take shelter of your lotus feet—through prayer and chanting.

I simply want to always be with you. Because with you, I feel protected.

Wishing you as much good health as possible.

Koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat-praṇāma!

Your insignificant servant,
Prema Prakāśa Śacīnandana Dāsa

प्रिय गुरुजी,

आपके 76वें प्राकट्य दिवस के इस शुभ अवसर पर, मैं आपके दिव्य चरण कमलों में कृतज्ञता और श्रद्धा से नमन करता हूँ। यह दिन हम सभी के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है, जिन्हें आपकी बुद्धि और शिक्षाओं से प्रकाशित मार्ग पर चलने का सौभाग्य मिला है।

गुरुजी, आपका जीवन धर्म, प्रेम और असीम करुणा का प्रतीक है। जिस तरह से आपने भागवत मार्ग के शाश्वत सिद्धांतों को प्रदान किया है, उसने मेरे जीवन को उन तरीकों से बदल दिया है, जिनकी मैंने कभी कल्पना भी नहीं की थी। धर्म पर आपकी शिक्षाओं ने न केवल मुझे जीने का सही तरीका दिखाया है, बल्कि मेरे दिल को उद्देश्य और स्पष्टता से भी भर दिया है। आपने मुझे भागवत मार्ग अपनाने के लिए निर्देशित किया, और इसके माध्यम से, मैंने अस्तित्व के एक उच्च अर्थ की खोज की है - मानवता की सेवा करने, सत्य को बनाए रखने और श्री कृष्ण की दिव्य इच्छा के प्रति समर्पण करने के लिए समर्पित जीवन।

मेरे जीवन के सबसे अंधेरे क्षणों में, जब भ्रम ने मेरे दिल और दिमाग को घेर लिया था, तब आपके शब्द आशा और समझ की किरण बन गए।  आपने मुझे सहन करने की शक्ति, विवेक और भक्ति के माध्यम से सत्य की खोज करने की विनम्रता दी है। आपके अनुग्रहपूर्ण मार्गदर्शन में, मैंने जीवन को ईश्वर की ओर एक पवित्र यात्रा के रूप में देखना सीखा है, जहाँ हर कार्य एक भेंट बन जाता है और हर पल आध्यात्मिक रूप से विकसित होने का अवसर बन जाता है।

गुरुजी, मैं आपकी शिक्षाओं, आपके निस्वार्थ प्रेम और आपकी दिव्य उपस्थिति के लिए हमेशा आभारी हूँ जो मुझे हर दिन प्रेरित करती है। इस पवित्र दिन पर, मैं श्री कृष्ण से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि वे आपको स्वास्थ्य, खुशी और अनगिनत आत्माओं को प्रकाश फैलाने की शक्ति प्रदान करें, जैसा कि आपने मेरे लिए किया है। आपकी शिक्षाएँ एक अमूल्य खजाना हैं, और मैं हर विचार, शब्द और कर्म में उनका सम्मान करने का प्रयास करूँगा।

हाथ जोड़कर और हार्दिक कृतज्ञता के साथ, मैं आपको अपना सम्मान और प्यार अर्पित करता हूँ। भागवत मार्ग के पवित्र मार्ग पर चलते हुए आपका आशीर्वाद हमेशा मेरा मार्गदर्शन करे।

आपकी विनम्र शिष्या,
प्रेमशीला, अमन मिश्रा

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Guru Mahārāja, it is my greatest fortune that I have you in my life. It is very difficult to understand how a person like me, who is so sinful in actions, thoughts, and words, has received this fortune to have you in my life. And what is even more astonishing is that you accepted such a person as your disciple. I do not know what my fate would have been—how I would have ever escaped from this material world or from my sinful tendencies—if you were not there for me. All my actions were simply leading me to hell, but YOU SAVED ME! You gave me hope that even I could attain Kṛṣṇa-prema if I sincerely follow your instructions.

And this is just the story of one fallen soul like me... but you are saving millions of souls out there, distributing the process of achieving śuddha Kṛṣṇa-prema to everyone. Your mercy is undoubtedly inconceivable.

You knew everything about me—all about my sinful activities—yet you gave me the opportunity to serve your lotus feet when I came to you. You knew that I had used these hands only for sinful (sense gratification) activities, yet you allowed me to serve your lotus feet with these very hands. It is absolutely impossible to understand your causeless mercy... YOUR MERCY IS MY ONLY HOPE.

You are always engaged in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Vaiṣṇavas, tirelessly helping living entities come closer to Kṛṣṇa. You have so many huge responsibilities and innumerable services, yet despite these higher responsibilities, you never hesitate to help anyone on a personal level. Oh Gurudeva! This quality of yours simply shows how much compassion you carry in your heart—you NEVER TURN AWAY from anyone who approaches you for help.

Despite having all kinds of physical challenges, you always put others first. You always choose to help others before even thinking about yourself. Your selfless service wins the heart of everyone—even the hardest-hearted person would melt upon seeing the selfless service you render to all.

Many people preach philosophy through eloquent lectures, but you are different—because you preach philosophy by living it. Many people know that we are not the body, but the soul, but you practically demonstrate it. You are physically handicapped, and an ordinary person in your situation would have given up on life. But you, Gurudeva, have shown the entire world that this body is not everything—that there is something beyond this body that truly matters. You have shown the world that real happiness comes from carrying Kṛṣṇa within one’s heart.

Your qualities are divine and inconceivable.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, I have committed many abominable offenses at your lotus feet, for which I feel deeply guilty. I struggle so much to develop love for Kṛṣṇa, but because I am very weak, I always fall for Māyā’s tricks. Guru Mahārāja, I beg for your forgiveness for all my sins and offenses. Please forgive me.

At last, Guru Mahārāja, I pray to you: Please give me spiritual strength so that I can serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Kṛṣṇa my entire life without falling for Māyā. The love and care that you have given me is unlimited. I am eternally indebted to you for that. I will eternally try my best to repay my debt by serving you and Śrīla Prabhupāda beyond my potential.

Your fallen servant,
Premasindhu Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet on the very auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Gurudeva!

My Dear Gurudeva,

First of all, I would like to humbly admit that glorifying you is not only difficult—it is truly beyond my comprehension. Your glories are innumerable. How you are able to engage and uplift countless souls around the world, inspiring even those of us far away to feel your presence so closely, is simply miraculous.

I am insignificant, yet I attempt here to give words to the blessings I have received from you and your senior disciples.

As shared in my recent emails, I have been engaged in the preaching service of IYF junior girls at ISKCON Chandigarh. While composing one of those mails, my heart held many small questions, but I consolidated them into one:
"How to encourage the girls to chant and read regularly, especially since they are school and college students struggling to manage their time?"

True to what everyone says—that the Guru knows the heart of the disciple—you not only answered this question but went beyond it. You guided me to connect with your dear disciple Her Grace Śrīmonī Mātaji, serving in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. Opening my heart to her, I poured out the many small yet troubling questions cluttering my mind. She guided me with such clarity and care. I remain ever grateful for her guidance—and your mercy in orchestrating it.

You also expressed your desire to receive a video report of the preaching efforts so that you could bless all the young girls with your glance. With great enthusiasm, we created one! The girls were joyful to introduce themselves, and for me, it felt as though I was flying all the way to Māyāpur to give you a personal report.

When you replied saying that seeing people happy in Kṛṣṇa consciousness makes you happy, I realized what a profound blessing it was to be a part of bringing even a small smile to your heart. This gave me renewed determination to continue in sādhana and service with even greater sincerity.

At times I doubt whether it's possible for me to go back to Godhead in this very life. But, Gurudeva, your birthday message to me changed everything. You wrote:

“I am sending my blessings for your birthday. Kṛṣṇe matir astu! May this be your last birth in the material world. I pray for you regularly in front of the Deities. You are my dear dīkṣā daughter, Premeśvarī Haripriyā Devī Dāsī, and I would like to see that you always practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness your whole life and go back to Godhead.”

Reading those words, I made a vow to myself: “If my Gurudeva is praying for me to go back to Godhead, then I must take this goal with the utmost seriousness.”

Gurudeva, I pray to Gaura-Nitāi to always bless you with strength and robust health so that you may continue serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. I also pray to Lord Narahari to always protect you.

On this glorious day, I beg for your blessings and mercy so I may perform all my responsibilities with enthusiasm and sincerity. Kindly bless me that we may expand our preaching activities manyfold.

Thank you, Gurudeva, from the bottom of my heart, for accepting me under your divine shelter.

Your eternal servant and daughter,
Premeśvarī Haripriyā Devī Dāsī
(Dīkṣā Disciple)
Chandigarh, India

हरे कृष्णा 
 नमह्  ओम विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय  भुतले, श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने   |
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने, गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणी ||

गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम आपको 76 वे जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं |
गुरु महाराज अपने प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने में अपनी जी जान लगा दी | आपने अपने स्वास्थ्य की भी चिंता नहीं की | आपने हर संभव प्रयास किया है आप  गुरु परंपरा का सच्चे उदाहरण है|

गुरु महाराज जी आप एक महान आध्यात्मिक गुरु और इस्कॉन आंदोलन के स्तंभ हो | आपने अपना जीवन भगवान कृष्ण की सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया है | आपकी करुणा प्रेम और भक्ति ने अनगिनत लोगों के जीवन को प्रेरित किया है | आपने दुनिया भर में यात्रा की और लाखों लोगों को भगवान कृष्ण के बारे में सिखाया |आपकी शिक्षाएं हमें प्रेम दया और सेवा का मार्ग दिखाती हैं |

गुरु महाराज आपकी शिक्षाओं ने मेरे जीवन को बदल दिया है | और मुझे भगवान कृष्ण के करीब लाया है | मैं आपके आशीर्वाद के लिए आभारी हूं और मैं हमेशा आपकी शिक्षाओं का पालन करने का प्रयास करूंगा |

आज हम  व्यास पूजा के अवसर पर आपके चरणों में अपनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हैं | हम आपके आशीर्वाद के लिए प्रार्थना करते हैं | कि आप हमें भक्ति के मार्ग पर चलने की शक्ति प्रदान करें|

गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है | कि मैं आपकी महिमा का गुणगान कर सकूं मैं बहुत पतित हूं| 
आपके स्वास्थ्य को देखकर और आपकी कृष्णा भावना अमृत में पूर्ण समर्पण को देखते हुए मैं आपसे बहुत प्रेरित हुआ हूं | 

मैं नरसिंह देव भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि आप शीघ्र अति शीघ्र स्वस्थ होकर हम जैसे पतित लोगों का उद्धार करें |
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे हरे हरे राम हरे राम राम राम राम हरे हरे 

आपका नित्य दास व दासी 
प्रमोद निताई गौर दास 
आर्षिता केसवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.

To the Dearmost His Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Jaya Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja ki jaya!

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-bandhavam

Jaya Guru Mahārāja.

You are my only shelter in this temporary world. I have no understanding of the spiritual realm, but whenever I take darśana of Your Holiness, I feel truly blessed to be in the presence of a resident of Goloka-dhāma. By seeing you, I catch a glimpse of what a spiritual body looks like.

Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, despite so many bodily challenges, fills me with awe and inspiration. The tireless and energetic way in which you perform your devotional duties encourages me to strive sincerely in my own service. I am deeply grateful for the shelter of Your Holiness, as only by your mercy can I be uplifted from my conditioned state.

You are the soldier of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and you are the perfect example of how to serve guru by vāṇī, body, and mind. I pray to always remain under your guidance and protection.

Your insignificant servant,
Prithviraj Siṅgh Gwal
ISKCON Durgāpur

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja, daṇḍavat-praṇāma!
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Guru Mahārāja, as I sit down to write this Vyāsa-pūjā offering for the pleasure of Your Holiness, I am overwhelmed by your countless reciprocations, mercy, and blessings. Whenever I have found myself stuck in life, it has always been you who guided me. No matter how many times I became distracted, you never left my hand.

I do not feel qualified in any way to glorify you, but I am overwhelmed by the fact that I have received your mercy. I do not have the words to glorify you properly. Dear Mahārāja, your unwavering dedication to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda is an inspiration for all of us. You are the victory flag of ISKCON. You are tirelessly working not just for your disciples but for every living entity—giving classes daily with such dedication, engaging in book distribution, guiding and handling all of us, launching Pañca-tattva challenges, Bhīṣma-pañcaka challenges, and so many other initiatives. Without caring about your own health, you are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda through every word and every action.

Guru Mahārāja, by your mercy I am under the guidance of Her Grace Baladāyanī Mātājī, His Grace Sundara Vāmana Prabhu, and Her Grace Ratnāvalī Mātājī. I have been blessed to serve Bhakti Kids by making certificates, transcribing lectures, collecting donations, and making PowerPoint presentations. I am also serving with Kṛṣṇa Bandhus, trying to assist and uplift devotees in their spiritual lives.

I truly desire to do more services, but above all, I beg for your blessings and mercy to gain the intelligence to serve properly. I especially want to increase my efforts in book distribution and more sevā. Only by your mercy can I gain the ability and opportunity to serve. I feel so fortunate and grateful that you are my Guru Mahārāja—my spiritual guide and shelter.

Although I always attend your classes online, I deeply desire to have your darśana in person. Please bless me with this opportunity.

I pray to Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha Deva and Śrī Pañca-tattva to bless you with a long life—another hundred years!—in good health, so you may continue serving Śrīla Prabhupāda, and we may continue to serve you.

Guru Mahārāja, I am begging for your causeless mercy, so that I may serve you more and more. You have many children, but I have only you as my spiritual father. Please, please shower your mercy upon me, that I may develop love for you, serve you wholeheartedly, and become a preacher of the holy name.

I have nothing of value to offer you, but please accept me as your spiritual daughter.

Your insignificant servant,
Pritika Joshi (sheltered)
Kolkata, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Dāṇḍavāt praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

It is a great pleasure that the whole world is celebrating your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā. Guru Mahārāja, I am a very fallen person. I do not have any qualification to write about you or praise you. It is impossible to describe your glories in words.

Gurudeva, you are so great, and it is my greatest blessing that you love your disciples immensely and never hesitate to do good for them. Despite being unwell and enduring suffering, you are rescuing fallen souls like us from the darkness of this material world.

Some time ago, I did not even know what my goal in life was—I was completely trapped in the web of illusion created by Kali-yuga. But, Guru Mahārāja, by your causeless mercy, you sent your devoted disciples to me, and through their guidance, I was brought to your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, you have given me a life of devotion and happiness. It is my greatest fortune that, by your blessings, I have received the shelter of such a wonderful Vaiṣṇava family. You have been so merciful to me, allowing me to associate with devotees, and for this, I will forever remain grateful to you.

Your love for Lord Kṛṣṇa and your dedication to spreading the message of devotion are unparalleled. Your presence gives me strength, peace, and inspiration. Guru Mahārāja, you have completely changed my life—without you, I am nothing. I pray that I may sincerely follow your teachings so that I can become a better devotee.

Thus, I humbly pray at the feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, and the entire guru-paramparā that you always remain healthy and blessed.

Please grant me shelter at your lotus feet.

नमःऊँ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे 

गुरु महाराज जी के चरणो मे मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नही है कि मै आपका गुणगान कर सकू क्योकि मै बहुत ही पतित हूं  जो इस भौतिक संसार मे फसी हूं ,पर आज जो भी मुझे भक्ति के मार्ग पर प्राप्त हुआ है ,यह सब आपकी ,प्रभुपाद जी और भगवान कृष्ण की कृपा है,

आपकी कृपा से मुझे हरि नाम मिला, गुरु महाराज आपसे यही प्रार्थना है कि अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा सदा बनाए रहे

मुझ दीन हीन पर अपनी कृपा हमेशा बनाए रखे ।

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ।।

आपकी  तुच्छ दासी
प्रियंका 

Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahārāja Śrī,
Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Mahārāja, wishing you the happiest 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Mahārāja .

Mahārājajī, you are the one who inspired me to read Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta. I'm about to finish one book of Ādi-līlā, and I'm trying my best to read it properly. Please bless me, Mahārāja Śrī, so that I can understand it easily. Without your mercy, we are nothing.

Mahārājajī, please be with us always and please don’t leave us in this duḥkhālayam. Without you, nobody will give me shelter—I’m so sinful.

Mahārāja, please get well soon. I’m praying to Lord Nṛsiṁha for your better health—everyone is praying.

Please, Mahārāja, bestow some mercy upon me so that I can serve you, Prabhupāda, and Mahāprabhu.

And please be with us always, Mahārāja Śrī.
Daṇḍavat praṇāma

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

This fallen soul has been wandering from life after life, womb after womb, under illusion—committing countless sins. So fallen that I couldn’t even recognize light amidst the darkness.

One day, by the mercy of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, I received harināma and came to know of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I prayed to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and by his grace, you entered my life.

I am a fool. My intelligence was full of dirt. I was completely unqualified to receive you as my Gurudeva, and yet still I pray to Kṛṣṇa to give me you as my Gurudeva—because you are the ocean of mercy.

Of course, you are the strongest warrior in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s army. But for a jīva like me—crushed under the weight of material nature—what I truly need is mercy. And you, Guru Mahārāja, are the abode of mercy.

Because of your mercy, I am now somehow swimming through this material ocean, even though at a slow pace. Still, I am afloat only by your grace.

O Gurudeva, I am praying to Lord Caitanya and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava for your health and for the fulfillment of all your divine desires.

Please help me, Gurudeva, to remove the ignorance in my heart, to chant the holy name attentively, and—more than anything—please give me a chance to serve you.

Your insignificant servant,
Priyankā

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

My dearest Gurudeva, my only shelter—all glories to Your divine appearance day.

You appeared just to deliver all the fallen souls, and I am the most fallen, so I stand now with my empty bowl to beg for Your mercy. I don’t have any qualifications, nor do I have any sense to understand how merciful and divine You are. Yet, You have given shelter to someone as foolish as me.

Despite Your physical health being in such a condition—due to Your disciples breaking their vows—You still never stop, and I just want to beg for even a drop of the selflessness that You possess.

You are the most beautiful moon among all the stars in the sky, and You are the tallest flag rising high, as the song goes:
“We can see Prabhupāda blessing and say, ‘Oh Jayapatākā, you’re my real victory flag.’”

Please accept me, dearest Gurudeva.
I want to serve You lifetime after lifetime.

Your most fallen sheltered daughter,
Priyanshi

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, our beloved Guru Mahārāja!

First of all, I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to you on this most auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā.

I am truly amazed to witness your tireless service in fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You have given so much to ISKCON and to all of us. Your efforts in the Śrīdhāma Māyāpur temple project, Śrīpāṭha development, and Vraja-maṇḍala yātrās are monumental in spreading this movement and touching the hearts of countless souls.

In my small way, I try to contribute to your mission by helping others in society and introducing them to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

When I was new to this Hare Kṛṣṇa movement, I went through a period of distraction and mental stress. But your kind and dedicated disciples held my hand during those difficult times and brought me back. It is only by that mercy that I am here today, connected with ISKCON.

Your preaching has reached even the remote areas of India, places where few knew about ISKCON before. You are truly doing so much for the upliftment of humanity.

I know your health is not as strong as it used to be, but I chant and pray daily for your recovery. May you continue to preach the message of Śrīla Prabhupāda to every corner of the globe. You have already done so much, and still, you continue to inspire.

A humble poem for you, dear Guru Mahārāja:

Hum yaha andhere meṁ,
Āp prakāś ban āye.
Har gire hue jīva ko,
Hāth pakad kar uṭhāye.

Guru ke rūpa meṁ,
Jñāna-jyoti pradān kiye.
Ek pitā ke rūpa meṁ,
Prema kā sāgar bahāye.

Oh! Jagannātha ke arcaka āp,
Us Guru ke suta ho.
Saṅkīrtana ke prabhāva se,
Jagat ko jagāte chalo.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma
Rāma Rāma Hare Hare

In conclusion, I simply want to say:
Get well soon, Guru Mahārāja.
I am deeply thankful to have someone like you in my life.
Daṇḍavat praṇāma at your lotus feet.

Your servant,
Priyanshi Mishra

হরেকৃষ্ণ,

প্রিয় গুরুমহারাজ, 

কৃপা করে আপনার শ্রী চরণ কমলে আমার সশ্রদ্ধ বিনম্র দণ্ডবৎ প্রণতি গ্রহণ করুন। 

গুরুমহারাজ, আমি প্রিয়তম শচিপুএ দাস, ২০২৪ সালের 21 অগাষ্ট আপনি কৃপা পূর্বক আমায় দীক্ষার মাধ্যমে নতুন জন্ম প্রদান করেছিলেন, এখন আমি ব্যাঙ্গালোরে কর্মরত। এখানেই কৃষ্ণরাজপুরম নামক একটি স্থানে ইসকনের একটি সেন্টার আছে, যিনি এই সেন্টারের প্রেসিডেন্ট শ্রীপাদ বেণীমাধব প্রভু উনার কাছে শুনেছি যে আপনি বলেছিলেন যেহেতু এই স্থানটির নাম কৃষ্ণরাজপুরাম তাই এখানে কৃষ্ণের রাজ্যে হওয়া উচিত, গুরুমহারাজ খুব সুন্দরভাবে এখানে সমস্ত কিছু পরিচালিত হচ্ছে আপনার এই অমৃতবাণীকে সফল করার জন্য। আমি এখন এই মন্দিরের আনুগত্যেই যতটা সম্ভব সেবা করার চেষ্টা করছি বিশেষ করে নগর সংকীর্তন এবং প্রভুপাদের বইগুলি বিতরণের সেবায় এবং এরই সাথে আমি দীক্ষার সময় আপনার কাছে যে প্রতিজ্ঞা গুলি করেছিলাম তা আমি যথার্থ ভাবে পালন করছি। প্রিয় গুরুমহারাজ আমি খুব একটা গুছিয়ে লিখতে পারিনা, আপনি তো অন্তর্যামী সবকিছুই জানেন, গুরুমহারাজ পূর্বে আপনার দুটি ব্যাসপূজাতে আমি দুটি ভজন রচনা করেছিলাম আপনাকে নিয়ে, আমি অনেকবার সেই ভজন গুলি আপনাকে শুনিয়েছি। আপনার আলেখ্যর সামনে বসে আমি অনেকবার আপনাকে এই দুটি ভজন শুনিয়েছি এবং আমি জানি সেগুলি আপনি শুনেছেন, আপনি গ্রহণ করেছেন, অন্তর্জামী রূপে, কিন্তু তবুও যেহেতু আজ আমি সরাসরি আপনার ব্যাসপূজার মাধ্যমে আপনার সম্বন্ধে কিছু বলার সুযোগ পেয়েছি তাই আপনার মহিমা কীর্তনের এই সুযোগ আমি কখনোই ব্যর্থ হতে দিতে পারি না। তাই আজ আপনার প্রতি আমার হৃদয়ের অপার ভালবাসার প্রকাশ রূপে আপনার মহিমা কীর্তন সম্বন্ধীয় এই দুটি ভজন আমি আপনার করো কমলে আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথির শ্রদ্ধার্ঘ্য রূপে অর্পণ করছি, কৃপা করে যদি আপনার মনে হয়, আপনার ইচ্ছা হয়, তাহলে তা গ্রহণ করে আমায় কৃতার্থ করুন।

১)   গুরুদেব কৃপাময়, তুমি তো অন্তর্যামী,

      জগৎ উদ্ধার হেতু অবতরণ তব জয়পতাকা স্বামী।

     তুমি তো অন্তর্যামী জয়পতাকা স্বামী।

     জীবেরও দুঃখে দুঃখী, না নিজ সুখ লাগি,

     তব কৃপা এ পাপী মাঙ্গি।

    নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে অবতরণ তব,

    নিতাই এর কৃপা ধন্য তুমি।

   প্রভুপাদের প্রাণধন, মহাপ্রভুর পর্ষদ,

   বৈষ্ণব শিরোমণি তুমি।

   গৌরাঙ্গ বলিয়া দু বাহু তুলিয়া,

   নগর গ্রাম তারিলে তুমি।

   কামনা বাসনার বসে জড়িত প্রতি শ্বাসে,

   তব, কৃপা বিন্দুতে মুক্তি আসে।

   আমি পাপী তব চরণ অভিলাষী,

   কৃপা করি, করো চরণ দাসী।

 

১)  গুরুদেব পতিত পাবন জয়পতাকা স্বামী,

     দিয়ে হরিনাম জগৎ উদ্ধারীলে তুমি।

     প্রেমামৃত করুণামৃত অকাতরে বিলাও হায়,

     পাথর সম হৃদয় মম প্রভায় গলি যায়।

    প্রভুপাদের কৃপায় জগত কৃষ্ণ কে যে পায়,

    তোমার কৃপায় দুহাত তুলে গৌরাঙ্গ গুন গাই।

   প্রতিকূলও অনুকূল তোমারও দর্শনে,

   সদায় তুমি সেবাই রত জগত কল্যানে।

   নিতাই যেমন না বিচারে সবে প্রেম দেয়,

   একই ভাবে তুমি সকল জীবের পাপ নাও।

  সর্বগুনে গুণান্বিত মহিমান্বিত তুমি,

  মহাপাপী তব কীর্তন সঠিক, করতে না পারি আমি।

  যত বলি তব গাঁথা অন্ত না পায় হায়,

  অভিলাষ, তব চরণ সেবায় প্রাণ যেন যায়।

 

ইতি,

আপনার চরণ কমল সেবায় চেষ্টারত,

আপনার বিনম্র দাস,

প্রিয়তম শচিপুএ দাস।

Dear most His Divine Grace Jayapataka Swami Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you.

My dear spiritual father,

Today, on this auspicious tithi of your divine appearance on this earth, I feel deeply compelled to express my gratitude to you. Although I am not qualified enough to properly glorify your transcendental qualities, I will still write a few words to the best of my ability.

First of all, I consider myself very lucky to have had a great personality like you as my spiritual mentor. You are very dear to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and therefore he has given you the great responsibility of developing Śrīdhāma Māyāpur (the spiritual headquarters of ISKCON), building TOVP, and developing Navadvīpa Maṇḍala (manifested by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī), etc. Despite your health issues, we see that you remain very enthusiastic and dedicated in performing those services for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. It seems like nothing can stop you from rendering these services (apratihata). In this way, you have set an ideal example of complete surrender and dedication to Guru and Gaurāṅga.

More than fifty thousand souls have taken shelter at your lotus feet, and you have given them initiation out of your causeless mercy. With such a large number of disciples and countless followers from different parts of the world, you have created the largest spiritual family in our Vaiṣṇava tradition, and this reminds us of your phrase "the United Nations of the spiritual world."

Śrīla Prabhupāda's struggle to establish and expand ISKCON for the pleasure of his spiritual master inspired the entire world to see what even an old man can do if he is empowered by his Guru and the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa. Similarly, despite your serious health problems, you are pushing us on the path of pure devotion, taking care of devotees, giving classes every day, attending meetings, and participating in various events to expand this mission. You are the same empowered divine personality who is guiding us to cross the terrible ocean of material existence.

You actually feel embarrassed when your disciples rush for the opportunity to offer flowers at your lotus feet at the temple in the presence of your godbrothers, and once you mentioned this in a Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class. Despite your exalted position, your humility teaches us the mindset befitting a true servant of the Lord.

Moreover, you always instruct us to study Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, maintain Vaiṣṇava etiquette, engage in devotional service, preach, and stay away from aparādha. Reading your commentary on “Vaiṣṇava Ke,” I feel the divine radiance of wisdom that dispels the darkness of mental concoction and shows the path of pure devotion. In this way, you have been guiding us like a compassionate father to a foolish child.

I was born in the darkness of ignorance and was being carried away by the fierce waves of māyā in this horrendous age of Kali. By your grace, my family met the preachers from Nāma-haṭṭa, and we were saved. It is out of your divine mercy for fallen souls like us that you have taken the trouble to re-establish the Nāma-haṭṭa preaching from the ground up.

On this most auspicious tithi, I beg forgiveness for my offenses unto your lotus feet and beg for your causeless mercy to serve in this transcendental movement under the shelter of your lotus feet in a way that pleases you and the Supreme Personality of Godhead most.

Your eternal servant,

Priyatama Vrajarāja Dāsa

Nāma-haṭṭa, ISKCON Māyāpur

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Respected Guru Mahārāja,

I feel completely unqualified to glorify you, but for your pleasure, I will try to express my sincere gratitude to you in a few words.

I am eternally grateful to you, as you accepted me under your shelter in May 2022 in Patna. Currently, by your mercy, I am engaged in online preaching and preaching services in ISKCON Rishikesh and serving the ISKCON Kanpur temple financially by giving monthly donations. I am greatly inspired by your unwavering commitment to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world and fulfill the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

As prophesied by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in the Caitanya-bhāgavata:

pṛthivīte āche yata nagarādi-grāma
sarvatra pracāra haibe mora nāma

“In every town and village of the world, My name will be heard.”

I feel so fortunate to witness you fulfilling this very prophecy. Even though you are undergoing many bodily inconveniences and health challenges, still you are traveling all over the world to spread the holy name of Kṛṣṇa and Caitanya Mahāprabhu. I feel greatly fortunate to be a recipient of this great mercy of yours.

Recently, you also inaugurated the great Candrodaya Mandira of Māyāpur, which was envisioned by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. Surely, this great service of yours will help connect sincere souls all over the world to the lotus feet of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu by attracting them to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

Your nectarean lectures are my only shelter in difficult times. Whenever I feel low in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, your taste for Gaurakathā and the holy name inspires me to sincerely take shelter of the name myself and follow the instructions you so mercifully give through your lectures.

I am especially grateful to you for responding to all my emails whenever I write to you. Indeed, it is inconceivable how you take such wonderful and personal care of each and every one of your more than 70,000 disciples.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I pray at your lotus feet that I may never forget you and that whatever I do, I may do it as service to your lotus feet, and in the mood of the servant of the servant of all Vaiṣṇavas.

By your mercy, may I also become an instrument in spreading the holy name of Kṛṣṇa to one and all, and may I serve the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Caitanya Mahāprabhu to the best of my capacity—for your pleasure and the pleasure of all Vaiṣṇavas.

Your eternal servant,
Priyatma Caitanya Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज । 
गुरु महाराज मैं आपको आपके 76  कृष्णभावनाभावित् अविरभाव की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं देना चाहती हूं। गुरु महाराज मैं आपके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य के लिए राधा माधव और गोस्वामियों और नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करना चाहूंगी कि वह आपका स्वास्थ्य है हमेशा अच्छा बना कर रखें और ऐसे ही हमें आपके शिक्षाओं का मार्गदर्शन मिलता रहे और साथ-साथ ही मैं आपके जो सेवा करने वाले भक्त हैं उनकी भी अच्छे स्वास्थ्य के लिए नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करूंगी जो जो आपका इतने अच्छे से ध्यान रखते हैं।
 गुरु महाराज आपके आने से मेरी पूरी जीवन परिवर्तित हो गया क्योंकि जब से मुझे 22 अक्टूबर 2022 को आपसे एक गुरु चरण आश्रय हुआ तब से आज तक मेरे जीवन में जो कुछ भी कुछ नीचे स्थितियां आई है उसमें जब मैं आपका स्मरण करती हूं तो मुझे वह सब तुच्छ लगता है आपकी कृपा से मुझे एक बहुत शुद्ध शिक्षा गुरु प्राप्त हुए जिनसे मुझे शास्त्रों का ज्ञान और आपके बारे में जानने को मिला। आपकी मुझ पर हमेशा बहुत कृपा बनी रही है जिसकी वजह से मुझे मेरे जीवन साथी मिले जो मुझे पग पग पर आपकी शिक्षाओं और लेक्चर को सुना कर आपके बारे में बताते हैं और हम पूरी कोशिश करते हैं कि आपकी शिक्षाओं को अपने जीवन में उतार सके और लोगों को उसके बारे में बता सके। गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा से मुझे एक कृष्णा भावना भावित फैमिली मिली जो हम सब मिलकर आपकी सेवा करने का प्रयास करते हैं आपने मुझे एक बेटा दिया जिसको हम पूरी कोशिश करते हैं कि एक कृष्णा भावना  भावित भक्त बना पाए अभी वह 8 महीने का है। गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा मुझ पर हमेशा है और मैं आपसे प्रार्थना करूंगी कि आपकी कृपा मुझ पर , परिवार पर और मेरे बेटे पर हमेशा बनी रहे ।  इसके लिए मैं हमेशा आपका कृतज्ञ रहूंगी। 
गुरु महाराज हमारी कोई इतनी योग्यता नहीं है कि आपके गुणों के बारे में लिख पाऊं फिर भी मुझ में जितना ज्ञान और अपने गुरु से सुना है उतना बताने का प्रयास करूंगी अगर कोई गलती हुई तो मुझे माफ कर देना
गुरु महाराज जब आप प्रचार करते हैं तो आप उस इंसान की जितनी भी भूतकाल की गलतियां होती हैं उनको भूलकर अपना आशा प्रदान करते हैं वह चाहे आपको किसी भी स्थान में क्यों ना मिला हो आप उस जीव आत्मा पर अपनी कृपा जरूर देते हैं। 
गुरु महाराज आप अपने गुरु का सम्मान करते हैं जो कि आज के भक्तों में बहुत कम देखा गया है मैंने सुना है आपकी हर एक लेक्चर में आप अपने गुरु को बात का जिक्र और उनकी बातों को हर लेक्चर में बताते हो । 
गुरु महाराज आप अपने किसी भी शिष्य या शिष्य को कभी भी नाराज नहीं करते हो सबको अपना आशीर्वाद और उनको अपना समय देते हो उनकी जिंदगी में कितनी भी कठिनाइयां क्यों ना हो आप उनको निवारण करने के लिए तत्पर रहते हैं । 
गुरु महाराज जब आप हर एक लेक्चर में हंसी मजाक करते हैं और जब आप भक्तों को खुश करने का प्रयास करते हैं तो मुझे आपका वह बहुत अच्छा लगता है क्योंकि आप सबका ध्यान रखते हैं। 
गुरु महाराज जब आप अध्यक्ष बने तो आपके जीवन में भी बहुत ऐसी कठिनाइयां आई जिनका आपने बहुत ही आराम से सामना किया।गुरु महाराज मैंने आपकी बुक मिलवोके तो मायापुर किताब पाड़ी उसमें मैंने पड़ा की आपको अध्यक्ष पद से कितनी बार हटाया फिर भी आपका गुरु के प्रति और भक्तों के प्रति कोई मन में द्वेष नहीं रहा और आप अपनी भक्ति करते रहे। 
गुरु महाराज मैंने उसमें यह भी पढ़ा कि आप इतने अच्छे परिवार से थे फिर भी जब आपको मंदिरों बनाने की सेवा मिली और उसमें कुछ राशि कम पड़ रही थी तो आपने कहीं पर सैलरी पर जॉब की जबकि आप चाहते तो आप अपनी फैमिली से भी मांग सकते थे पर नहीं आपने खुद मेहनत की की और एक अच्छा डोनेशन मंदिर बनाने में दे पाए जिसे प्रभुपाद बहुत खुश हो। 
गुरु महाराज मैंने देखा कि आप अपनी साधना को सबसे पहले किया करते थे उसके लिए आपको बेशक से चोरी छिपे ही क्यों ना करनी पड़े या आपकी कितनी भी तबीयत खराब है रहती थी फिर भी आप अपनी साधना पर पूरा ध्यान देते है।

गुरु महाराज मैं आपसे एक गलती की माफी मांगना चाहूंगी जिसका पछतावा मुझे जिंदगी भर रहेगा जानती हूं वह गलती माफ करने लायक नहीं है वह गलती मेरी आखिरी थी उसके बाद वह गलती आज तक मैं दोबारा नहीं की और मैं खुद से वादा किया कि मेरी वजह से अब आपको कोई दोबारा कष्ट नहीं होगा ।
गुरु महाराज मुझे कोई छोटा या बड़ी जाने अनजाने में गलती हुई हो उसके लिए मैं आपके चरणों में गिरकर क्षमा मांगना चाहती हूँ। 
अंत में गुरु महाराज में इतना कहूंगी कि मैं अपने पति और अपने परिवार का सहयोग दूंगी आपके प्रति सेवा करने में और प्रचार के कार्य में हाथ बढ़ाने में जिससे आने वाले समय में मुझे आपका शिष्या होने पर गर्व हो सके । 

आपकी शिष्या
पूजिता कृष्ण प्रिया देवी दासी

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. I am grateful to you, my dear spiritual father, for accepting me as your disciple in the line of our profound disciplic succession, for connecting me to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi.

I have one desire—to serve my śikṣā-guru and you, dear father.

Although I have no qualification, whatever I have received is solely due to your mercy. Because of that, I can contemplate, even in a very small way, the vast ocean of your compassion. For fulfilling your desire and serving other prospective devotees, I seek your blessings so that I may serve without pride or mistake. Also, dear father, please bless me so that I may never deviate from the path of bhakti and may uninterruptedly progress on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.

Prāṇāma.

Your lowest servant,

Pūjitā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī 

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

I do not have any qualification to glorify a pure devotee like you with my words. Please forgive this fallen soul.

Before joining ISKCON, I was living a materialistic life, and there were many difficulties. However, after joining ISKCON, I received spiritual life and the association of a pure devotee and an authentic guru like you. I was not deserving of this mercy, Guru Mahārāja, yet you still blessed me. You showed me a new direction in life, the path leading to the Supreme Lord.

I will always remain grateful to you for this and will sincerely strive to offer my spiritual life at your lotus feet. I pray that I may utilize this spiritual life, which you have mercifully given me, in the service of the Lord.

I earnestly pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Nṛsiṁha Bhagavān, and Śrī Gaura-Nitāi that you may always remain in good health and live a long life.

May your divine protection always remain upon fallen souls like us.

Accept my humble offering.

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

Your insignificant servant,
Pūjya Haripritā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisance unto your lotus feet

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda

GuruMaharaj, Your only mood to serve Srila Prabhupada is what attractes me the most. And, your desires got more cleared to me by your last month Guru Ajna festival(where also you initiated me), I got to know more about your mood and mission and you put forward your desires openly to everyone that

- Everyone should become a Diksha Guru in future.

- Study Srila Prabhupada book and aquiring Bhakti Shastri, Bhakti Vaibhava and other degress.

- We should assist you in fulfilliing the Instruciton by previous acharaya.

You are always absorbed in a mood to serve Srila Prabupada and fulfilling his instructions.

I heared your pastimes by devotees which gives me goosebumps and make me realise that I have no qualification to become your disciple. It is simply your causeless mercy by which now I am able to called as a member of bonafide gaudiya vaisnava sampradaya. Thank you Guru Maharaj for accepting me as your disciple.

Kindly forgive my offences and always keep me at the shelter of your lotus feet.

Your servant,

Pulinavihari Vrajesa Das

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to your Divine Grace. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I am sincerely praying to Gaura-Nitāi, Pañca-tattva, Rādhā-Mādhava, and Lord Narasiṁha-deva for your long duration of life and better health so that you can fulfill the orders of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

As Lord Kṛṣṇa told in Bhagavad-gītā,

"man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru mām evaiṣyasi satyaṁ te pratijāne priyo 'si me"

Guru Mahārāja, you are actually following this always with firm determination, even when you are facing a lot of challenges. You are performing pure devotional service to Kṛṣṇa and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu without any deviation.

You are the possessor of the 26 qualities of a Vaiṣṇava. Avyartha-kālatvam and tolerance are two among them. You fully embody these two. I understand this from your life's incidents, seeing how you successfully overcome challenges with the mercy of Kṛṣṇa.

Guru Mahārāja, you are always in the mood of serving others, even when you are in the hospital. You are constantly thinking about how to deliver all the fallen souls like me from the material world. You are the true disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, I want to serve your lotus feet by preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am now doing this with your mercy and that of Gaurāṁga. I am also engaged in services such as preparing prasādam and distributing books at nearby centers every Saturday and Sunday.

Guru Mahārāja, I am begging at your lotus feet for your mercy so that I may continue to serve you and always remember you, Gaurāṁga, and Rādhā-Mādhava.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your unqualified spiritual daughter,
Poornānandini Mālinī Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)

 

आदरणीय गुरु महाराज,

नमः ओम विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले।
श्रीमते जयापताका स्वामी इती नामिने।।
नमः आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदाइणे।
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे ।।

 मेरे प्रिय ,आध्यात्मिक आदरणीय गुरु भक्ती वेदांत श्रील जयपताका स्वामी महाराज , मै पुष्पमालीनी विनेदिनी देवी दासी ,आपके चरणों मे मेरा कोटि कोटि प्रणाम |
आपको विश्व हिंदु फेडरेशन तरफ से हिंदु रत्न पुरस्कार २०२५ मिला आपका अभिनंदन मुझे गर्व है कि ,आप मेरे गुरू है सभी भक्तोंने आपसे प्रेरणा लेनी चाहीये .

गुरू महाराज आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरू है ,मै बहुत सौभाग्यशाली हू ,मै धन्य हू आपकी प्रशंसा करणे मे मै असमर्थ हू,

वैसे तो इस दासी मे इतना सामर्थ्य  नहीं है की ,आपकी प्रसंशा करे और आपके गुणों को बता सके ,लेकिन फिर भी इस पवित्र दिन जो की आपका अवतरण दिन है उसके लिए हमारी कुछ भावनाओंका शब्द के रूप मे स्वीकार करे एक गुरू की सोच कितनी उदार होती है यह हम आपमें देख सकते है जब भी हमने आपको देखा है ,की आपकी शारीरिक तकलीफ कितनी है तो भी आप भक्तोंके लिये अलग अलग जगह पर विचरण करते है और  हमारे जैसे  शिष्यों को सेवा और आपकी अहैतुकी कृपा का लाभ देते है अपने शिष्यों के प्रति यह प्रेम और उनके कल्याण के लिए आपका दृढ मनोबल हमारे मन मे भक्ति का दृढ भाव उत्पन्न करता है आपका प्रेम नदी के जैसा है जो कभी भी, किसी भी ,परिस्थिति मे रुकता नहीं है हम आशा करते हे की आपका यह प्रेम हम पर सदा बरसता रहे

आज के इस दिन
गुरु महाराज। आपके बारे में मैं क्या कहूं। मेरे हृदय में आपके लिए बहुत बहुत प्रेम और सम्मान है। आप मेरे गुरु है इसका मुझे अभिमान है

गुरु महाराज, जैसे भगवान अंतर्यामी हैं, वैसे ही आप भी अंतर्यामी हैं। आप मेरे हृदय की सभी बात जानते हैं। यह अनुभव मैने आप मुंबई मे आये थे तब किया है .मै  आपसे कुछ सवाल नही पुछना चाहती थी मेरे मन मे जो सवाल आते थे उसका जबाब मुझे मिल जाता था .मुझे मेरे अध्यात्मिक उन्नती के लिये और  मेरा पुरा परिवार कृष्ण भावनाभावित होने के लिये आपकी कृपा चाहीये थी ,आपने उस दिन सवाल पुछने का कार्यक्रम रोक कर अपने शिष्यको अपनी कृपा लेनेके लिये बुलाया और सबका नाम पुछ कर सबको कृपा दे दी ,मै धन्य हो गयी .

मैं आज जो कुछ भी कर पा रही हूं, वह आपकी कृपा से ही कर पा रही हूं। आप कितने दयालु हैं, इतने कृपालु हैं कि हमारी गलतियों को आप देखते नहीं हैं और अपनी कृपा बरसाते रहते हैं।

गुरु महाराज, मैं आपकी बहुत आभारी और ऋणी हूं, मैं कभी भी आपका ऋण नहीं चुका पाऊंगी। आपकी देह में इतना कष्ट होने पर आप सदैव हमारे लिए प्रार्थना करते रहते हैं। मेरे हृदय को आपकी यह दयालुता बहुत स्पर्श करती है।आपको हमारी चिंता है हमारी प्रगती कैसी चल रही है कुछ तकलीफ तो नही है इसके लिये आप प्रयत्न कर रहे है .

मैं आपसे विनंती करती हूं कि मैं आपके आदेशों का ठीक से पालन कर सकूं और आपकी सेवा का अवसर प्राप्त कर सकूं। आपके आदेशोंके अनुसार और आपके आशीर्वाद के कारण मैं प्रभुपाद के मिशन में पुस्तक वितरण करने का प्रयास करती हूं। मैं अपने घर परिवार में सबके लिए प्रार्थना करती हूं कि सभी कृष्णभावनामृत का पालन करें। आपके आशीर्वाद से ही मेरा बेटा और मेरी बहू कि आध्यात्मिक उन्नती हो

गुरु महाराज, मैं आपसे हृदयपूर्वक प्रार्थना करती हूं कि मेरे प्रभुजी और घर के सभी सदस्य भक्ति में आगे बढ़ें और उन सभी को भी आपकी कृपा मिले

आपकी शिष्या
पुष्पमालीनी विनोदिनी देवी दासी
दीक्षा -१६-१०-२०२२
मुंबई -भक्ती वेदांत स्कुल (अंधेरी )
भक्ती वृक्ष बडौदा

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to this saṅkīrtana movement!

Please accept my humble and heartfelt wishes on the most divine occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā ceremony.


Guru Mahārāja,

I was reading your recent monthly message for Mādhava Māsa, where I found so many valuable instructions to follow. I am very insignificant and introverted by nature, but still, with my limited capacity, I try to serve you whenever any opportunity arises—using whatever mere intellect Kṛṣṇa has blessed me with.

You emphasize in every monthly message the importance of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. With the help of my brother-in-law, Prithu Mahārāja dāsa, we started a small online reading group every night with 10–12 devotees (excluding the weekly in-person Nāma-haṭṭa program). By your mercy, we began this group on 15th August last year, and so far, we have completed:

  • Yugācārya Śrīla Prabhupāda,

  • Life and Teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and

  • Nectar of Instruction.

Before Nityānanda Trayodaśī, for one week we paused regular reading and instead heard the glories of Nityānanda Prabhu from Caitanya-bhāgavata and a compilation by H.G. Vakreśvarī Mātaji.

After each session, Prithu Mahārāja prabhu kindly explained the procedure for initiation, discussed the 20 questions from the Nāma-haṭṭa manual, and also covered the meaning of the 10 offenses to the holy name. Despite personal challenges, he continues selflessly, and now we are resuming our reading with Prabhupāda Kathāmṛta.

Unexpectedly, by your mercy, we also started a morning online japa session with the same group to help improve our chanting. You also emphasized chanting in your Mādhava Māsa message, and I feel this initiative was further confirmation of your inspiration.

By the same group’s effort, we even performed dramas on Kṣīra-corā Gopīnātha and Hera Pañcamī during the last Ratha-yātrā held in our local area. Everyone in the group is experiencing bliss and spiritual joy.

But Māyā is very strong, and she will certainly try to test us in the future. We humbly beg for your blessings and mercy so we can continue this online saṅga steadily and remain in the sincere association of devotees.


This year has brought many ups and downs in my spiritual life, but the only desire I hold onto is that I may never leave this path. I want to continue following your instructions and those of the previous ācāryas.

Earlier I used to regularly listen to your Caitanya-līlā classes on YouTube, but now I have lost that habit and deeply regret it. Please bless me so that I may rekindle this habit and continue it until my last breath.

May I always remain in the association of sincere devotees without committing offenses and develop a genuine mood of selfless service toward them.

And most importantly, Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may develop a little attachment to the chanting of the holy name, from which I feel so far removed.


Your insignificant servant,
Puṣparāṇī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

You have become a staunch preacher of sanātana-dharma, and that is truly very inspiring. Your contribution to the ISKCON society, established by Śrīla Prabhupāda, is unparalleled.

You have given transcendental knowledge to crores of people and propagated Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world. I am very happy and honored to be your sheltered disciple.

Your insignificant son,
Pyāre Lāl Sāh

Vyāsa Pūjā 2025

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-gurum dīna-tāraṇam

paramānandaṁ mādhavaṁ
śrī-caitanyaṁ īśvaraṁ


Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to You.

We wish you a very Happy Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā!

On this divine and auspicious Vyāsa Pūjā day, I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to bestow upon you good health, so that you may continue to inspire fallen souls like me.

We love you, Guru Mahārāja, and we need your association eternally.

I deeply admire your wonderful qualities and constantly meditate upon them. Your glories are endless, just like the most fragrant flower that spreads its sweet aroma far and wide, touching the hearts of all who come in contact with you.

Your humble servant,
Rachna Dua

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

On this divine appearance day of yours, it gives me immense bliss to write my offering to you. I am so thankful and indebted to you for giving me shelter at your lotus feet, even though I may not be qualified for it.

You have uplifted me and made me realize the true purpose of this human life. The way you have transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide truly bewilders me. Your nectarean, inspirational quotes that I read ten years ago still serve as a constant reminder to me.

They have brought me out of the ocean of nescience in which I was struggling until then. May the Supreme Lord bestow good health upon you so that you may continue to guide us constantly as we stumble and deviate onto the path of māyā.

Your insignificant servant,
Rādhā Chintapalli
Hyderabad

“Nama Om Vishnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine,

Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine

Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine”

 

nama om vishnu Padaya krishna Presthaya Bhutale

srimate bhaktivedanta svamin iti namine

namaste sarasvate deve gaura vani pracharine

nirveshesh sunyavadi pashchatya desa tarine

 

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

All glories to Guru and Gauranga.

 

On this most auspicious day of your vyasa puja, i what to share my life experience with you. I my childhood days I came to mayapur temple with my parents on occasion of HH Bhakti Vikas swami maharaj yatra, where i have taken beautiful darshan of Sree Radha Madhav, Pancha tatva, lord Narasimha dev.

I was so blessed with that auspicious place even I remember till now. Maharaj you are doing wonderful work to Mayapur chandrodaya mandir temple of the vedic planetarium. 

 

Guru Maharaj since last 2 years back one you have came to visit Iskcon Rampally, You are giving class on that day i am seated in front of you and personally touch you while devotees are carrying to a car. On that day on words iam hearing your life story's, you glories, your services, and your lectures so much inspired from your dedication to Srila Prabhupada mission.

 

Guru Maharaj since last 2 years i have taken shelter from you. Finally now i have recently got initiated in Madurai in your hands. On that day i felt so much affection towards you and I want to be a humble servant where i can serve the srila Prabhupada mission.

 

Guru Maharaj, on this day, I pray for your good health and long life. Please bless me so I can be an instrument in your mission.

 

You sincere servant, 

Radha Jivan Sri Govinda Das 

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.

By the merciful guidance of Your dear devotee, HG Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa dāsa Prabhujī, I have learned many valuable lessons and have been trying to serve the Lord and become a better devotee. I now sincerely wish to take shelter at Your lotus feet and aspire to serve You and the Lord for the rest of my life.

Your humble servant,
Rādhikā

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Daṇḍavat praṇāma.

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.

With the guidance and inspiration of your dear devotee, H.G. Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa dāsa Prabhujī, I have learned many valuable lessons in devotional service. By his encouragement and example, I have been trying to serve the Lord and strive to become a sincere devotee.

I now humbly express my heartfelt desire to take shelter at your lotus feet, Śrīla Gurudeva. I aspire to serve you and the Supreme Lord for my entire life, under your guidance and mercy.

Your humble servant,
Rādhikā

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

Every day I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Lord Nṛsiṁha Deva for your good health. Guru Mahārāja, you are inspiring so many souls to take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Out of your causeless mercy, you have very kindly accepted me as your disciple. Please bless me to take up services with much more enthusiasm. Sometimes, I struggle to balance family responsibilities and preaching efforts.

By your blessings, I am currently doing my Bhakti-śāstrī. Please bless me that the knowledge I gain from this course may be used effectively in preaching and serving your mission.

Many devotees in our congregation are doing wonderful service under the guidance of our śikṣā-gurus, His Grace Vedavit Nimai Prabhu and Her Grace Vāsantharāgamjī. They are inspiring us to take up all services for your pleasure.

Please bless all the devotees in our congregation and all the children in our Kṛṣṇa clubs to always remain in the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Your loving daughter,
Rādhikā Gopālinī Devī Dāsī
Hyderabad

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Gaurāṅga!

All glories to You on this auspicious occasion of Your Vyāsa-Pūjā, my dear father!

In the last one year, You have yet again shown that Your mercy is limitless and causeless. Throughout Your countless health struggles, Your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda has always stood firm like the victory flag He saw You as. The love that You have for Śrīla Prabhupāda does not allow anything in the world to deter You from Your services. It is of immense pride to see this being recognized by everyone outside of ISKCON in the form of the Hindu Ratna award from the World Federation of Hindus. Your ever-increasing contribution in spreading the word of Caitanya Mahāprabhu shows how You have imbibed the mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda and have made it Your entire life's mission.

The gratitude You have for Śrīla Prabhupāda is evident in the book distribution that You do regularly through the round table. Your active participation in distributing the books of Śrīla Prabhupāda daily and especially in the Mahā Kumbh Melā has led to the doors of mercy being opened in lakhs of houses across the country. Your loyalty to and faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda is seen in the way You follow in His footsteps in Your interactions with Your disciples and other devotees. You spread Your mercy far and wide by allowing all Your disciples and devotees to associate with You through Your daily online classes. As someone living far away from You, these daily classes truly feel like home. Your keen interest in Your disciples' lives is seen in the way You take the pain to reply to Your emails and have meetings even when You are admitted in the hospital. What a great fortune it is to have You as my dear father!

All glories to You, my Gurudeva! Your glory knows no bounds. I am so incredibly blessed by You to have been accepted as Your disciple. I know I have no qualifications, and that it is only Your love, mercy, and blessings that are keeping me under the shelter of devotees, Yourself, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Kṛṣhṇa. Time and again You continue to save me from my own self, correct me, and guide me to the right path—and there is nothing more I could ask for from You. Thank You for always making me feel loved and heard, my dear father. Knowing You are constantly taking care of me has always been and will always be my greatest pillar in my journey. I pray to You to have discipline in my sādhana—in chanting my 16 rounds and reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books. I also pray to You to help assist in the spreading of this movement of Śrīla Prabhupāda in whatever way I can, and whatever way pleases You. Please always keep me under Your shelter, my dear father.

I fervently pray to Rādhā-Mādhava, Hṛṣīkeśa, Jagannātha-Baladeva-Subhadrā, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and the Pañca-Tattva that You are kept in the best of health possible so that You are able to continue preaching Lord Caitanya's movement and achieving Śrīla Prabhupāda's vision, and so that I along with the rest of the devotees may continue being blessed in associating with You and serving Your lotus feet.

I once again offer my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet on behalf of my father Varada Gopāla Dāsa, my mother Sukīrti Subhadrā Devī Dāsī, and myself. Thank You for being the loving father You are.

With so much love and eternal gratitude,

Your Daughter,
Rādhikā Premī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for us, especially for accepting me as your spiritual daughter. I never even dreamed that you would address me as your "dear spiritual daughter" in the emails you have sent to me. My heart feels numb with emotion whenever I think about how you have truly accepted me, even though I am not even 0.0001% worthy.

I cherish every eye contact I have had with you. Those ocean-like, deep blue eyes are always filled with love for Rādhā-Mādhava and Gaura-Nitāi, determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, and affection for all your Godbrothers, spiritual sons, and daughters. Whenever I look into your eyes, I feel your love and your desire for me to improve every day.

Your association always lifts me from the depths of ignorance. Whether we associate with you online or in person, we experience immense bliss, and I am certain that this is the real happiness we are all longing for.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for staying so connected with us—through your daily Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes, weekly Bhāgavatam classes, updates on the app, and your personal responses to our emails. You not only respond to our emails but also to those of His Holiness Gopāla Kṛṣṇa Mahārāja’s disciples. Your enthusiastic blessings—"kṛṣṇair matir astu"—are priceless. I never feel that I live miles apart from you; rather, you are always with me, knowing everything I do.

Guru Mahārāja, I beg for your forgiveness because I am unable to reciprocate even 1% of what you have given me. It is impossible—even if I were to take millions of births, I could never repay what you have done for us. Still, I promise to try my best to please you by serving Rādhā-Mādhava, Girirāja, Gaura-Nitāi, Śrīla Prabhupāda, your lotus feet, and all the Vaiṣṇavas.

I promise you, Guru Mahārāja, that I will:

  • Follow all your instructions.

  • Chant 16 rounds daily.

  • Follow the four regulative principles always.

  • Read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books daily.

  • Preach to others.

  • Hear your classes whenever you give them.

  • Sincerely serve you with all my heart.

Finally, Guru Mahārāja, I just want to say I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Not just in words, but I want to prove my love through my actions. I will give my very best to live up to this.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for everything.

Your fallen spiritual daughter,
Rādhikā-Śyāmā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

First of all, I am an insignificant soul trying to glorify you, and please forgive me for my mistakes. Mahārāja, all your teachings on serving Vaiṣṇavas and cultivating a selfless service attitude have been beautifully conveyed to us through our śikṣā-guru, Amṛteśa Prabhuji.

Previously, I used to break all four regulative principles, but by your blessings and mercy, I have been able to come out of that dark life. I feel as if I have received a new birth—transforming from ignorance to bliss and happiness. However, I am still unable to serve as per your instructions. Kindly bless me so that I may sincerely and actively engage in spreading the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and dedicate the remaining years of my life to propagating this movement.

Your most unfortunate servant,
Rādhikāpati Dāsa

Rāghava Caitanya Dāsa – Dīkṣā, ISKCON Kannur


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I request you to save even those like me, who are in the most dejected state of life, and to bless your servant to serve you in your mission of great mercy.

Dear Gurudeva, the eternal savior... On your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā day, I offer the heartfelt prayers and best wishes of myself and my family. We pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your health and protection.

Every day, we conduct a Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛta satsaṅgaṁ online, from 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The program includes japa chanting with Śrīla Prabhupāda, recitation of the ten offenses to be avoided in chanting, Nṛsiṁha-stuti, Śrīla Prabhupāda book reading, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class, and kīrtana. With your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, this has been going on continuously for four and a half years, and I serve as the host.

We are praying to Tulasī Mahārāṇī and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava for your swift recovery from your current illness. Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Please accept my respectful obeisances and praṇāma.

Your eternal servant,
Rāghava Caitanya Dāsa
ISKCON Kannur

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!

The amount of good fortune that the Supreme Lord has showered on me is unimaginable, for it has resulted in Your Holiness accepting this most unqualified rascal as your disciple. Śrīla Prabhupāda revealed that you are an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya, and surely we can see it with our own eyes now, by way of your activities. I heard how once, when you were in the ICU for many days previously in 2015 at Delhi, you were unconscious for a few days and had multiple tubes attached to your body in different places. And in this condition, when you finally regained consciousness, you almost immediately asked your servants to bring an alphabet chart, and for 15 minutes you labored hard to form a sentence—which was: “Bring a counter and teach the nurse how to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa.” When I heard this, I was flabbergasted, for my conditioned mind could not imagine how—even in such a situation—one could struggle so hard to preach to an unknown person.

I am personally convinced that you are truly transcendental, just like how the scriptures glorify you. Your unending enthusiasm to preach and to serve the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda is most glorious.

I do not have any qualifications to call myself your disciple. I am dancing to the tunes of māyā, getting lashed by her repeatedly… still I am unable to realize that the only way out is to please you—to serve your instructions.

As we sing every day during maṅgala-ārati:

yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādaḥ

“By satisfying the spiritual master, the Supreme Lord is satisfied.”

You have given a most glorious instruction—to make Bangalore the first Kṛṣṇa conscious city. Your senior disciples here are working very hard to fulfill your words, but I do not possess enough enthusiasm to serve as much as possible and keep your instructions in the center of my life. I am unable to realize this—still struggling with desires of how to satisfy myself and be comfortable...

I beg unto your lotus feet to kindly bless me with more and more enthusiasm to serve, and kindly grant me the strength to withstand the distractions of Māyādevī and be strongly attached to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. I have heard from so many of your disciples, and have myself experienced the fact that you know the heart of everyone. Certainly, you know my heart and its contents—so kindly help me. Let my mind be actively engaged in thoughts of how to please Guru and Kṛṣṇa, for that is the goal that fulfills all desires. Kindly also grant me the strength, enthusiasm, and determination to put in the required efforts.

Guru Mahārāja, you are truly patita-pāvana, and as far as I know, there is no one more patita than me—so in the spirit of Śrīla Narottama Dāsa Ṭhākura, dare I say, my claim is first.

Thank you so very much, Guru Mahārāja, for everything! Kindly bless me so that I develop more and more attachment and gratitude unto your lotus feet.

Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja ki jaya!
Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava ki jaya!
Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!

Your most insignificant servant,
Raghuvaṁśī Rāmacandra Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा, 
गुरु महाराज के चरणों में कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम 
जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय 
प्रिय गुरु महाराज जी आप जैसी शुद्ध  आत्मा के बारे में बोलने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है फिर भी मैं आपके बारे में थोड़ा सा गुणगान करना चाहती हूं, जब से आपसे दीक्षा ली है उसके बाद मेरे जीवन में जो परिवर्तन आया है मैं उसमें से अपना अनुभव साझा करना चाहती हूं गुरु महाराज मैं एक अच्छी भक्त नहीं बन पाई लेकिन आपके दिए गए निर्देशन का पालन करने की कोशिश करूंगी। 
गुरु महाराज ने भगवान कृष्ण की भक्ति में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया वे हमेशा गुरु के प्रति समर्पित है और उनके आदेशों का पालन करते है वह गरीबों और जरूरतमंदों की मदद करते है और उन्हें कृष्ण प्रेम का मार्ग दिखाते हैं।
हे गुरुदेव आपके करुणा अपार है, आपकी विनम्रता अद्वितीय है ऐसी में अपने शरीर प्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए अपने जीवन को समर्पित कर दिया कठिनाइयां चाहे जितने भी आए हो लेकिन आपने कभी पीछे मुड़कर नहीं देखा, आपकी वाणी में ऐसी शक्ति है जो हृदय को शुद्ध कर देती है, और आत्मा को भगवान  की ओर आकर्षित कर देती है।
हे गुरुदेव मैं संकल्प लेती हूं , जब तक यह जीवन है ,जब तक आपके नियमों का पालन करूंगी और अपने जीवन को कृष्णा भावनामृत में समर्पित करने का प्रयास करूंगी ।
आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम 

आपकी दासी 
राजेश्वरी जामवंती देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva. All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

On this most sacred occasion of your 76th Appearance Day, I am making a humble attempt to offer this homage at your lotus feet.

I am completely unqualified to glorify you, Guru Mahārāja, but for my own purification, I offer these words.

This homage is particularly special to me, as it is the first one I am offering after my initiation. I feel deeply joyful to address you now as your spiritual daughter.

You have been so merciful upon me, Guru Mahārāja, year after year, by giving me the opportunity to offer homage unto your lotus feet. Even now, though I remain a conditioned soul, I seek your blessings for my continued purification and offer this offering with a prayerful heart.

It is deeply inspiring to witness your unwavering service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have often heard you say in your lectures that you are still trying to serve him. Your humility, dedication, and lifelong surrender to your spiritual master moves me deeply. Every moment of your life is dedicated to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions. I beg at your lotus feet for your mercy so that I may learn to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda in that same spirit, following in your sacred footsteps.

Guru Mahārāja, I would also like to glorify your compassion in distributing the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu to all conditioned souls. Your commitment to preaching, even in the face of so many physical difficulties, inspires us all. By your mercy, hundreds and thousands of souls have come to know the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am one such fortunate soul. I pray at your lotus feet—please empower me to carry forward your mission and preach the glories of Mahāprabhu for your pleasure and for the satisfaction of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

As per your instruction, I have enrolled in the Bhakti-śāstrī course and, beginning in May, I will be preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness to children in a local school every Saturday. Guru Mahārāja, I beg for your mercy for this service, so that I may become your humble instrument and connect many souls to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to our glorious guru-paramparā.

On your glorious appearance day, I also humbly beg your blessings to enter the gṛhastha-āśrama with a spiritual partner, so that together we may serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda to the best of our ability.

My only desire is that, in every lifetime, I may have the opportunity to serve you as my guru with all my abilities—only for your pleasure, with no material motivations.

On this most auspicious day, I pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha Deva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to bless you with strong health and continued divine strength so you may go on eternally serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Gaurāṅga’s mission.

We are offering extra tulasī-pradakṣiṇā prayers for your health, Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for being so merciful and for accepting this most menial offering at the dust of your lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant and spiritual daughter,
Rādhā Sugopikā Devī Dāsī

I pay my respectful obeisances to Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

What I am today is all due to the efforts and mercy of His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu. By his mercy, I received initiation from His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja. I am so grateful to my śikṣā-guru, His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu.

I never imagined that I would have such a great guru in my life. But it is truly a miracle that I have been accepted by His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja.

Our Guru Mahārāja has more than 60,000 initiated disciples all over the world. The TOVP exists today as a result of his tireless efforts. Despite his serious health challenges, he has traveled across the world to expand the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Guru Mahārāja is always there to help the needy. Though seated in a wheelchair, his achievements reveal that he is no ordinary person—he is empowered by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.

Guru Mahārāja sets aside his ailing condition and is always ready to serve for the sake of Kṛṣṇa. He is so merciful that he continues to give initiation to sincere souls.

I am most fortunate to have received the shelter of such a guru. Guru Mahārāja, I bow before you and beg for your forgiveness for the sins I commit in my daily life. Please grant me shelter at your lotus feet. I am so fallen, but if you wish to bestow your mercy upon me, only then can I make advancement in bhakti.

Guru Mahārāja, I assure you that I will always follow in your footsteps. Your expectations are my goal, and I will leave no stone unturned to fulfill them, but I know that only by your mercy can I succeed. I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to bless you with good health so that we fallen souls may continue to benefit from your divine association. May Gauraṅga always shower His blessings upon you, Guru Mahārāja.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servant,
Rāma Dīnanātha Dāsa

 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine,
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru Mahārāja, my eternal spiritual master and father.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
Śrīla Prabhupāda Mahārāja ki jaya!

Please accept my humble and respectful dāṇḍavat obeisances at the lotus feet of Guru Mahārāja.

My heartiest 76th Vyāsa-pūjā offerings and best wishes to my dear Guru Mahārāja Jayapatāka Swami. I wish Guru Mahārāja a long span of life, for him to take all fallen souls back to Godhead.

Guru Mahārāja, please pray and bless my family. Only by Guru's mercy can I succeed in my devotional service.

Gaurā Prema-ānande...Hare...Haribol.

Your humble obedient servant,
Rāma Kānṇāi Dāsa and family.

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय, कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन् इति नामिने ।

नामाचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने ।   गौर कथा धाम दाया नगर ग्राम तारिणे ॥

परम पूजनीय गुरु महाराज की जय ।       

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय ।

परम पूजनीय गुरुमहाराज मैं रामकेशव दास आपका आध्यात्मिक पुत्र, कृपया मेरा आपके श्री चरण कमलों में दण्डवत प्रणाम स्वीकार करें।

गुरु महाराज आप प्रमाणिक गुरु शिष्य परम्परा के सच्चे प्रतिनिधि हैं। आप सदैव प्रभुपाद द्वारा प्रदान की गई शिक्षाओं का  पालन करते हुए प्रत्येक क्षण भगवान की सेवा में लगे रहते हैं ।

मैं आप का ह्रदय से धन्यवाद तथा आभार व्यक्त करता हूं कि आपने माया में फंसे इस अधम जीव को अपनी शरण में लिया तथा मनुष्य जीवन के अर्थ को जानने व गुरु गौरांग की सेवा करने का अवसर प्रदान किया।

गुरु महाराज यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि इस 76 वें व्यास पूजा के शुभ अवसर पर मुझे आपका गुणगान करने का पुनः अवसर मिला है।

 आप ने पिछले सालों में भक्ति शास्त्री, भक्ति वैभव तथा भक्ति वेदांत आदि कोर्सो को  नियमित परीक्षा के द्वारा पास किए। आप को इन सारी डिग्रीयों की आवश्यकता नहीं है फिर भी प्रभुपाद के एक सच्चे सिपाही का उदाहरण किया।

आप ने बताया कि कैसे हजारों प्रबंधन तथा प्रचार कार्यों तथा अन्य जिम्मेदारी के होते हुए भी चैतन्य महाप्रभु के मिशन को आगे ले जाने के लिए शास्त्रों का अध्ययन भी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।

अनेकों शारीरिक कठिनाईयों के बाद भी आप का शास्त्रों के प्रति यह समर्पण हजारों भक्तों को प्रेरणा तथा उत्साह प्रदान करता है।

गुरु महाराज प्रभुपाद की पुस्तकों का महत्व आप भली-भांति जानते हैं आप स्वयं प्रभुपाद की पुस्तकों का नियमित अध्ययन करते हैं तथा आप चाहते हैं कि सभी भक्त प्रभु पाद की पुस्तकों का गंभीरता से अध्ययन करें।

 कुछ समय पूर्व जब कुछ भक्तों को प्रभुपाद की पुस्तकें नहीं पढ़ने के कारण वृन्दावन में दीक्षा प्रदान नहीं की गई, गुरु महाराज तभी से मैं रोज़ प्रातः प्रभुपाद तथा आप की पुस्तकों को बारी बारी से ज़ूम के माध्यम से अनेकों भक्तों के साथ पढ़ने की सेवा कर रहा हूं तथा आप के आशीर्वाद से छः छः पुस्तकों का अध्ययन कर चुके हैं तथा श्री चैतन्य चरितामृत आदि लीला समाप्त करने के बाद मध्य लीला अध्याय 4 श्री माधवेन्द्र पुरी की भक्ति की क्लास चल रही है आप आशीर्वाद करें की में यह सेवा अच्छे से करता रहूं।

आप प्रभुपाद द्वारा दी गईं अनेकों सेवाओं को पूरा करने में निरन्तर लगे रहते हैं इसके लिए आप अपनी शारीरिक क्षमता व कष्टों की भी परवाह नहीं करते हैं इससे हमें प्रेरणा मिलती है कि कैसी भी विषम परिस्थिति क्यों न हों हमें अपना जप, प्रचार तथा भगवान एवं भक्तों की सेवा नहीं छोड़नी चाहिए।

गुरु महाराज आप 24 घंटे गुरु गौरांग की और अधिक सेवा कैसे की जाये चिन्तन करते रहते हैं नये नये तरीके खोजते रहते हैं जैसे भक्ति वृक्ष, नाम हट्ट, जेलों में, क्लबों में, विश्व विद्यालयों में कृष्ण भक्ति का प्रचार कर रहे हैं।

 आप चैतन्य लीला, श्रीमद्भागवत व अन्य क्लासों तथा प्रश्न उत्तर के द्वारा विश्व के लाखों भक्तों को प्रत्यक्ष, ज़ूम या फेसबुक के माध्यम से अपनी कृपा प्रदान कर रहे हैं।

मायापुर धाम का विकास, चैतन्य लीला स्थलीयों की खोज  व उनको ISKCON के अन्तर्गत लेकर आना उनका विकास करना  तथा मायापुर परिक्रमा के माध्यम से देश विदेश से आए भक्तों को चैतन्य महाप्रभु की लीला स्थलों का दर्शन करा रहे हैं।

 आपके संघर्ष, प्रभुपाद के प्रति आपका समर्पण तथा 50 सालों से भी अधिक समय से लगातार सम्पूर्ण विश्व में प्रचार के माध्यम से लाखों पतित आत्माओं को कृष्ण भक्ति प्रदान कराना यह दर्शाता है कि आप भगवान श्रीकृष्ण तथा गुरु गौरांग से भी अधिक दयालु हैं।

आप अनेकों भाषाओं में पुस्तकें प्रकाशित कर रहे हैं जो हजारों साल तक मानव जाति का कल्याण करेंगी।

TOVP का निर्माण जो आप का बहुत बड़ा सपना है जो अति शीघ्र साकार होने को है।

गुरु महाराज आप से प्रार्थना है कि मेरे द्वारा जाने अंजाने में आप के प्रति या किसी भी वैष्णव के प्रति किये गए अपराधों के लिए मुझे क्षमा करने की कृपा करें तथा आप की कुछ  सेवा कर पाऊं ऐसा आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें।

आपका आध्यात्मिक पुत्र,

रामकेशव दास

साहिबाबाद, दिल्ली यात्रा (भारत)

जगद्गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय! 

गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में मेरा दंडवत प्रणाम!

गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा और अमृतेश कृष्ण दास और सभी भक्तों की कृपा से मुझे आपके चरणों में शरण मिली गुरु महाराज आपके अंदर इतने गुण हैं कि मेरे जैसा अयोग्य व्यक्ति सारी जिंदगी भी आपके गुणों का वर्णन नहीं कर सकता गुरु महाराज कोई साधारण गुरु नहीं है वह भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु के नित्य पार्षद हैं क्योंकि जिस प्रकार गुरु महाराज ने श्रील प्रभुपाद के आदेशों को पूरा करने और भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु की भविष्यवाणी को साकार करने के लिए दुनिया के हर कोने में हरि नाम का प्रचार किया और मुझ जैसे अनगिनत पतितो को इस भौतिक संसार के अंधेरे से बाहर निकाला गुरु महाराज का स्वास्थ्य खराब होने के  बावजूद भी वह अपने प्रचार कार्य में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ रहे हैं एक बार किसी ने गुरु महाराज से पूछा कि आप का शरीर साथ नहीं दे रहा है फिर भी आप यह कैसे कर पा रहे हैं तो गुरु महाराज ने उत्तर दिया कि मैं श्रील प्रभु पाद का सेनापति भक्त हूं मैं घायल हुआ हूं लेकिन मैंने मैदान नहीं छोड़ा है इससे पता चलता है कि गुरु महाराज श्रील प्रभुपाद और कृष्ण के प्रति पूर्ण रूप से शरणागत है अगर किसी को भी कृष्ण के दर्शन करने हैं तो वह गुरु महाराज के हृदय में कर सकते हैं आज इस व्यास पूजा के अवसर पर मैं हर भक्त से यही चाहूंगा कि वह गुरु महाराज के लिए प्रार्थना करें कि उनका स्वास्थ्य ठीक रहे ताकि वह श्रीलप्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे  बढ़ा सके और गुरु महाराज और सभी भक्तों से मैं यही आशीर्वाद चाहूंगा कि मैं भी अच्छे से हरि नाम कर सकूं और हरि नाम का प्रचार कर सकूं और गुरु महाराज के मिशन में सहयोग कर सकूं।

आपका तुच्छ सेवक
राम कृष्ण ब्रजेश दास
आपकी तुच्छ सेविका
शुभांगी ब्रजेश्वरी देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Daṇḍavat praṇāms, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept our respectful and humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!


Our Deepest Gratitude to You, Guru Mahārāja

Thank you for giving us shelter and for mercifully guiding so many souls toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness. By your boundless mercy and Kṛṣṇa's kṛpā, we have been able to perform the following services in our community:

  • Preaching the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam in our senior citizen community, PARIPALANA.

  • Supporting fundraising efforts for the Kovai Chandra ISKCON Temple.

  • My wife, Jaya Sītālakṣmī Devī Dāsī, prepares and distributes prasādam at our Saturday Satsaṅga, hosted at our mentor’s house (H.G. Ratnākara Gaurāṅga Dāsa).

  • Daily recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam in our community dhyāna hall, along with other devotional activities.

"Thank you" is far too small an expression for the ocean of mercy you have given us. We do not know better words to convey our heartfelt gratitude for the great fortune of receiving initiation from you.

By your divine blessings, we will forever remain grateful to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Guru, and Govinda, and we vow to continue serving the paramparā with sincere dedication.


Your Servants of the Servant of the Servant,

Rāmacandra Dayāmayā Dāsa & Jaya Sītālakṣmī Devī Dāsī

गुरु महाराज में एक पतित आत्मा हूं।  आप इतने कृपालु हो कि हम आपके चरणों में इतने अपराध करते हैं फिर भी आप हम पर कृपा बरसाने में मगन रहते हैं।  गुरु महाराज मैं अपने वरिष्ठ भक्तों और परम कृपालु अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रभु जी के सहयोग में आपकी शरण लेने का प्रयास कर रही हूं।  गुरु महाराज मेरे अंदर आपका गुणगान करने की कोई योग्यता नहीं है।  गुरु महाराज जैसा कि हम देखते हैं कि आप बीमार होने पर भी भक्तों को क्लास देने में और दीक्षा प्रधान करने के लिए हमेशा तत्पर रहते हैं।  श्रील प्रभुपाद जी आपको चैतन्य महाप्रभु का पार्षद कहते थे।  आप सच में चैतन्य महाप्रभु के पार्षद हैं।  मैं आपसे वादा करती हूं कि मैं प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन को पूरा करने में आपकी सहायता करूंगी। मुझे आपके आशीर्वाद की जरुरत है।  मैं आपकी कृपा की अभिलाषा हूं।

आपकी विनम्र सेविका
रमनदीप कौर

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I am reminded of your infinite mercy, tolerance, and unwavering dedication to spreading the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda across the world. Your life is a beacon of hope and inspiration for those of us who strive to follow in your footsteps, especially amidst the challenges and adversities of life.

Guru Mahārāja, as your servant, I must share with you the trials we are enduring in our village. One of our close blood relatives, once a dedicated servant of Lord Kṛṣṇa, fell prey to material attachments, leading to challenging circumstances. We have also faced attacks and threats from mentally unstable individuals backed by corrupt political leaders who are intoxicated by caste pride and power. These forces, with their selfish motives, have even passed judgments against us through illegitimate means. Despite the threats, injustices, and caste-based discrimination, we remain steadfast in our devotion to Lord Kṛṣṇa and your teachings.

Your divine guidance has always reminded us to rely on the principles of truth, dharma, and bhakti. Inspired by your teachings, we have taken our grievances to the Chief Minister's Cell of Tamil Nadu and the grievance cells of the President and Prime Minister of India. Although the road is difficult, your example as a fearless and tireless preacher of Kṛṣṇa consciousness gives us the strength to persevere.

Guru Mahārāja, your compassionate heart has taught us that no matter how much the material world conspires against us, we should remain fixed in our service to Kṛṣṇa, our faith in the Lord’s protection, and our mission to uplift society with Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your life demonstrates how to transform challenges into opportunities for deeper surrender to Kṛṣṇa and service to His devotees.

You have always emphasized the need to transcend temporary material designations like caste and ego, and instead, focus on our eternal identity as servants of Kṛṣṇa. Your words give us courage to rise above the pettiness of this world and continue our sevā, knowing that Kṛṣṇa is the ultimate protector of His devotees.

On this day, I pray for your blessings to serve you with greater sincerity and determination, to remain steadfast in the face of adversities, and to spread the glories of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, just as you have tirelessly done all over the world. May I follow your instructions, remain in the association of devotees, and continue to serve this glorious mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda under your shelter.

Guru Mahārāja, you are our eternal guide, our source of strength, and our connection to Kṛṣṇa. Your life is the living embodiment of the verse from the Bhagavad-gītā:

kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati

“O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.”

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to you for lighting the path of bhakti in this age of darkness. We pray that we may always remain your humble servants, holding on to your lotus feet and never deviating from your instructions.

Your eternal servant,
Rāmananda Caitanya Candra Dāsa
ISKCON Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu

My Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto Your Divine Self!

I understand that today is the final day to prepare for your Vyāsa-pūjā celebrations. Amidst various disturbances, I have sat down to write to you.

After nearly twenty-two years of not following the regulative principles and criticizing Vaiṣṇavas with my tongue, I have resolved to stop such behavior once and for all. For the past six years, I have been going to sleep early and waking at 2:00 a.m. so that I can chant my sixteen rounds, plus two additional rounds for your health.

I also chant “Ugraṁ vīraṁ” to Lord Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva for your continued good health and as a means to obtain victory over my offenses against the holy name of the Lord. I sincerely hope you are receiving the full spiritual benefit.

Since relocating from Gaurāṅgadeśa to Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma, I have also been endeavoring to attend maṅgala-ārati daily. I am truly sorry for the mistakes I have made and humbly beg for your forgiveness for all offenses committed thus far. I have also minimized social interaction to avoid committing further offenses.

I offer my heartfelt prayers for your continued success in fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda in spreading this divine movement.

I have resigned from my service as the Office Manager in your Māyāpur office and am presently in Canada with my daughter. Upon my return to Māyāpur at the end of July 2025, I will be traveling to Chennai to bring my 85-year-old mother back to Māyāpur. Thereafter, I plan to join the Bhaktivedānta National School in Māyāpur.

On your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt wishes for your well-being and your ever-victorious service to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thanking you,

Your eternal servant always,
Rāmananda Gaura Dāsa

हरे कृष्ण दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज 

मैं आपके दिव्य चरण कमलों में अपनी विनम्र वंदना करता हूँ।

प्रिय आध्यात्मिक गुरु,

मैं आपको और श्रील प्रभुपाद आंदोलन में आपके विशाल योगदान का महिमामंडन करने में बहुत छोटा और अक्षम हूँ।

श्रील प्रभुपाद ने एक बार कहा था कि आप ग-निताई के शाश्वत सहयोगी हैं। इस प्रकार आप हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं को नित्यानंद प्रभु की दया प्रदान करने के लिए इस दुनिया में आए। मेरे गुरु महाराज, आप इतने दयालु और कृपालु हैं कि आपने अपने शिष्यों यानी परम पूज्य अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रजी  माध्यम से मुझ पर अपनी दया बरसाई। उन्होंने मेरे जीवन को पशुता से वैष्णवता में बदल दिया। मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूँ कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं। कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दें ताकि मैं भक्तों और आपके चरण कमलों के प्रति सेवा भाव रख सकूँ जिससे मैं इस मिशन में अपना योगदान दे सकूँ।

हरे कृष्ण दंडवत प्रणाम

आपका विनम्र सेवक
Rāmeśvara Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Dāsa .

Our Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāms!

Please accept our most humble and respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet, dear Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to You! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to all our Paramparā Ācāryas!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

On this most auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we humbly submit this offering at Your lotus feet.

This year marks ten years since our harināma initiation—ten years since You accepted us as Your children and gave us the shelter of Your lotus feet. Whether we were qualified or not to receive the downpour of Your mercy, we do not know. But by Your boundless and causeless compassion, You overlooked our many shortcomings, extended Your hand, and pulled us out of the material ocean in which, unbeknownst to us, we were drowning.

A decade is but a fleeting moment in the journey of the eternal soul—just a flash of lightning against the vast sky of eternity. Yet in these ten years, Your love, kindness, and mercy have engulfed us in ways we could never have imagined. Not a single day has passed without us expressing gratitude to the Lord for allowing us the great fortune of being part of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s family, practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and being connected to our glorious paramparā—most importantly, as Your disciples. Equally, not a day goes by when we do not regret not having surrendered at Your lotus feet much earlier in this lifetime.

Guru Mahārāja, we long to make up for lost time. We yearn to serve You in every way possible, to compensate for the many opportunities we let slip away in pursuit of material desires and distractions. We aspire to assist You more diligently in fulfilling the sacred instructions left by Śrīla Prabhupāda.

By Your mercy, over the last twelve months, we started a new Bhakti Steps program at our local temple, began two online Mañjarī sessions to connect new souls with Mahāprabhu’s movement, and started reading Caitanya-caritāmṛta with a group of devotees. Despite Your demanding schedule, You remain a beacon of inspiration, encouraging us in the systematic study of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. Through Your blessings, we have been able to advance in our studies—completing Bhakti-vaibhava (first module) and enrolling in the second—and even had the opportunity to facilitate a Bhakti-śāstrī module in our congregation.

All of this has been possible only by Your empowerment, by Your mercy—

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim

Guru Mahārāja, it amazes us to witness Your farsightedness and vision in integrating technology for the benefit of our spiritual lives—something that is otherwise a distraction in the modern world. Innovations such as the Transcend App, Bhakti Steps App, and JPS Care App are just a few examples of how Your ideas have empowered thousands of devotees worldwide to strengthen their sādhana and deepen their connection with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, there is still so much more we wish to do to serve You. Please continue to shower Your boundless mercy and blessings upon us. Please continue to pray for us, as You always have—to Kṛṣṇa, to Mahāprabhu, and to Śrīla Prabhupāda—for our spiritual well-being and progress. Your prayers are our only hope, our only lifeline in this material world, helping us to cultivate sincerity and regularity in our sādhana.

On this sacred occasion, we pray for Your good health and well-being, so that You may continue to guide and inspire us for many, many years to come.

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, today we renew our commitment—our solemn vow made ten years ago—to surrender more deeply at Your lotus feet, to serve Your mission with greater dedication, and to refine our sādhana with sincerity and diligence.

We offer our humble prayers at the lotus feet of Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha Baladeva Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Lord Narasiṁhadeva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for Your continued well-being and protection.

Wishing You a blissful and joyous Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja!

With all our love and gratitude,
Your unworthy children,
Raṅgamayā Rāmakṛṣṇa dāsa & Śobhamayī Keśavī devī dāsī
(Base: Singapore)

Vyāsa-pūjā 2025

Raṅgamayī Jayadā Devī dāsī (Sri Mayapur, India)

হরে কৃষ্ণ। গুরুদেব আপনার শ্রীচরণে অনন্তকোটি প্রনাম। আমি আপনার অযোগ্য এক শিষ্যা যাকে শুধুমাত্র আপনি গ্রহণ করেছেন।

আজ আপনার আবির্ভাব তিথি। অনেকে আপনার মহিমা কীর্তন করবেন কিন্তু আমার আপনার মতো মহান কৃষ্ণের অত্যন্ত প্রিয় একজনের মহিমা তো দূর কিছুই বলার যোগ্যতা নেই আমার মতো নিকৃষ্টের । শুধুমাত্র এইটুকুই বলবো...

আমাদের মতো নিকৃষ্টদের উদ্ধারের জন্য এত অসুস্থ আপনি তবুও সকল প্রচারে আপনি সর্বদা সচেষ্ট। ক্লান্তি বা বিশ্রাম কি তা আপনি জানেনই না। সর্বদা কৃষ্ণচিন্তায় আর আমাদের উন্নতি চিন্তায় মগ্ন আপনি ।আর আপনার সন্তান হয়ে এতটাই নিকৃষ্ট যে কোনও সেবা করতে পারি না কৃষ্ণের বা আপনার বা শ্রীল প্রভুপাদকে খুশি করা তো দুর আপনাদের আমার উপর করা কৃপার মূল্য ধরে রাখতে আমি ব্যর্থ।

এমন নিকৃষ্ট কেউ আপনি নিজের সন্তান হিসেবে গ্রহণ করেছেন, আপনি যদি না হতেন তবে আমাদের কি হত ভাবতেই পারি না। আর আজকের তিথিতে আপনি আমাদের উদ্ধারের জন্য অবতীর্ণ হয়েছিলেন। এই বিশেষ তিথিতে কৃষ্ণের কাছে একটাই প্রার্থনা, ,

আপনাকে সুস্থ হয়ে আগের মতো কীর্তন করতে দেখার আর আপনার সাথে কীর্তন করার অভিলাষ যেন কৃষ্ণ সত্য করেন।

মহান মহান আপনার এই শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথির জয় হোক।

আপনার পারমার্থিক এই অযোগ্য কন্যাকে কৃপা করবেন একটু করুনা করবেন আমার প্রতি যেন আমি আগে মানুষ হতে পারি আর আপনার সেবায় নিযুক্ত থাকতে পারি।

আমি গৃহস্থ জীবনে ২ বছর হচ্ছে পা দিয়েছি যেন স্বামীকে কৃষ্ণভাবনায় থাকতে সাহায্য করতে পারি। একজন কৃষ্ণভক্ত সন্তানের মা হতে পারি । আপনি আশীর্বাদ করবেন যেন আপনার চরন ছাড়া কখনও না হই ।যেন শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের প্রচারে সাহায্য করতে পারি। প্রনাম বাবা।

 

আপনার অযোগ্য পারমার্থিক কন্যা

রঙ্গময়ী জয়দা দেবী দাসী

শ্রীমায়াপুর, ভারত

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

On the most auspicious occasion of the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā of our Gurudeva, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Gurudeva—Vyāsa-pūjā means glorification, the glorification of our spiritual master. Although I, the most fallen soul, am not capable of properly glorifying Gurudeva, your qualities and glories are infinite.

Gurudeva is already glorified. Guru Mahārāja does not need any glorification. We glorify Guru Mahārāja to make our lives auspicious. Your dedication to serve, to follow, and to fulfill the instructions given by Śrīla Prabhupāda is an example for every disciple on how to serve his or her spiritual master. Guru Mahārāja is Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s eternal associate—always glorifying Caitanya Mahāprabhu, always preaching Mahāprabhu’s mission.

I am forever indebted to H.G. Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa prabhuji, my śikṣā-guru, for giving me shelter at your lotus feet, Gurudeva. Without Prabhuji’s mercy, it would have been impossible for me to get shelter at your lotus feet, Gurudeva.

Although Guru Mahārāja is undergoing a health crisis, still his dedication to preach keeps increasing, which is not possible for an ordinary human. Guru Mahārāja is actually superhuman.

Jayapatākā means “victory flag.” Guru Mahārāja has waved his victory flag all over the world—having over 60,000 disciples globally and preaching Mahāprabhu’s mission tirelessly.

Your contributions toward building the TOVP, developing Māyāpur from scratch, helping the people of Māyāpur during the devastating floods long ago, and countless other services—all of these show how much Guru Mahārāja has done for the satisfaction of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Gurudeva, I am the most fallen soul, begging for your mercy, as I need it the most.
I will try my best to serve your lotus feet in the best possible way I can.

Your insignificant servant,
Rāsaparāyaṇa Gopāla dāsa

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please kindly accept my humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet, offered by Your insignificant servant and the servant of all Vaiṣṇavas.

Guru Mahārāja, my heart is filled with lust for material enjoyment and polluted with many anarthas. Truly, I am not qualified to remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, yet by Your causeless mercy and the mercy of the Vaiṣṇavas, I am somehow able to sustain my spiritual life.

It is only by the blessings of the Vaiṣṇavas and my śikṣā-gurus that I was able to receive initiation from Your Divine Grace. That eternal mercy inherent in all Vaiṣṇavas allowed me the rare opportunity to come to Juhu when You arrived there. By assisting Your personal secretaries in a small way, I received the blessing to serve You, and most significantly, I was able to offer daṇḍavat-praṇāmas to You in person—something I had always aspired for. You fulfilled this long-cherished desire of mine, and that moment became a lifelong inspiration.

On the night before Ekādaśī, February 5th, 2024, I had the unforgettable experience of serving in the night shift. Around midnight, I heard a clicking sound and discovered it was the sound of Your chanting beads—You were chanting the holy names, completely immersed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, embodying the quality of ananya-bhakti described in Bhagavad-gītā 9.14:

satataṁ kīrtayanto māṁ
yatantaś ca dṛḍha-vratāḥ
namasyantaś ca māṁ bhaktyā
nitya-yuktā upāsate

"Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion."

Your actions are also the fulfillment of the characteristics of a spiritual master as given by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura in Śrī Śrī Gurvaṣṭakam:

śrī-rādhikā-mādhavayor apāra-
mādhurya-līlā-guṇa-rūpa-nāmnām
pratikṣaṇāsvādana-lolupasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

"The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Rādhikā and Mādhava, and Their qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master."

A few days before this, I had the opportunity to read to You during night service. Despite fatigue and decreasing oxygen levels, when it seemed likely the class might be cancelled, You still insisted on coming out to give class, displaying unshakable determination. This is the essence of dakṣatā, again expressed in Gurvaṣṭakam:

tatrāti-dakṣyād ati-vallabhasya
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

Even in Māyāpur, when ill, You ascended the stairs to give Bhāgavatam class. Tears flowed from our eyes. You never made excuses to glorify the Lord and serve the devotees. By such examples, You show us how we too should never give excuses in our devotional service.

Your heartfelt glorification of Your Godbrothers, such as during Your shared class with His Holiness Girirāja Mahārāja in Juhu, revealed Your deep humility and love. You embody the unity and cooperation that Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted among his disciples, as seen when You, HH Gopal Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī Mahārāja, and HH Girirāja Mahārāja installed Lord Caitanya’s footprints together.

By Your mercy, I was blessed with the association of devotees in Hyderabad, the opportunity to do book distribution, and even had the darśana of HH Gopal Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī Mahārāja.

When I first came to Māyāpur in June 2024 for a youth camp led by His Grace Rādhēśyām Prabhuji, I prayed to see You, but You were undergoing treatment in Delhi. Yet, You still gave class on Zoom on the final day. That moment made it clear: Gurumahārāja always hears the desires and prayers of his disciples.

You are the victory flag of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda, as beautifully described in the song Doyā Koro More Nitāi by Kānurāma dāsa Ṭhākura:

jaya prema-bhakti-dātā-patākā tomāra
uttama-adhama kichu nā koilo vicāra

"O Lord Nityānanda! You carry the flag that bestows pure love and devotion, making no discrimination between the most fallen and the most elevated."

Despite health challenges, You continuously give Kṛṣṇa in the form of the holy name—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare—to one and all.

By Your blessings, I am able to serve in Hyderabad temple and distribute books. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may perform all devotional services enthusiastically and inspire others to engage in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Kindly empower me so that the qualities You have shown us can manifest in my heart. Help me chant the holy names attentively, for this is the essence of spiritual life.

Please bless me that my lust may be transformed into love for Kṛṣṇa, and that I may honor the association of devotees by serving them humbly.

I know my service is like a tiny grain of sand, like the squirrel helping Lord Rāma build Rāma-setu, but I pray that it may be accepted as part of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. You are delivering fallen conditioned souls like me through Your mercy.

Once again, I offer my most respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet on this sacred day. I beg You to make me a worthy disciple and servant, and to allow me to assist Your Divine Grace for years to come. I cannot express my gratitude in words for the opportunity to serve You in any small way.

Please forgive me for all my offenses, whether known or unknown.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Your insignificant spiritual son,
Rāsamaya Gopīkesa dāsa
Abids, Hyderabad, Telangana

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to You, dear Gurudeva, who every minute excels in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s divine instructions in every possible way.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, who will be the glorious spiritual master that this universe has ever witnessed.

I am writing this offering on this auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā as a note of gratitude.

One more year of amazing achievements in the history of ISKCON, thanks to your untiring contributions.

Many times I have wondered how you just keep going, nothing could ever stop you at any time. I heard that astrologers predicted that Your Divine Grace would showcase such a determination that nothing could stop Your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

The ācāryas in their lives have envisioned glorious activities to please Guru and Gaurāṅga.

In recent times, the activities that have amazed me are many, but there are a few I would like to meditate upon:

Completing the Caitanya book — This book is going to be a historic one for mankind, which will easily deliver them from the cycle of birth and death.

Lord Caitanya’s Lotus Feet Installation
kathañcana smṛte yasmin
duṣkaraṁ sukaraṁ bhavet
vismṛte viparītaṁ syāt
śrī-caitanyaṁ namāmi tam
Caitanya-caritāmṛta Antya 14.1
Just by remembering Lord Caitanya, difficult things become easy.

This activity of Lord Caitanya's lotus feet installation is helping people understand who Lord Caitanya is, and then they talk about Lord Caitanya, meditate on Lord Caitanya, and thus this universe is on the verge of being delivered.

Your Divine Grace always mentions one particular instruction of Śrīla Prabhupāda that “Preach unlimitedly.” This statement seems very generalized, but You make it happen. We can hear and see that, just by Your desire to fulfill this instruction, You have created a major impact on this world, and Kṛṣṇa consciousness is being preached in varied ways.

yeṣāṁ saṁsmaraṇāt puṁsāṁ
sadyaḥ śuddhyanti vai gṛhāḥ
kiṁ punar darśana-sparśa-
pāda-śaucāsanādibhiḥ
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.19.33
Simply by remembering You, our houses become instantly sanctified. And what to speak of seeing You, touching You, washing Your holy feet, and offering You a seat in our home?

The holy dhāma is glorified by the presence of great devotees like You. You act as a disinfectant for the holy dhāma. If someone can understand a bit of the glories of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, it is simply because of Your presence here.

kali-kālera dharma — kṛṣṇa-nāma-saṅkīrtana
kṛṣṇa-śakti vinā nahe tāra pravartana
Caitanya-caritāmṛta Antya 7.11
The fundamental religious system in the Age of Kali is the chanting of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. Unless empowered by Kṛṣṇa, one cannot propagate the saṅkīrtana movement.

Simply by hearing, people are attracted to the holy name. Wherever You go, the holy name is vibrated all around.

I heard from some senior disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda how Kali is trying to stop You in many ways by giving different physical difficulties. People in Kali-yuga are not naturally attracted to spirituality, but through Your varied methods, You are defeating the principles of Kali despite all odds.

ei kali-kāle āra nāhi kona dharma
vaiṣṇava, vaiṣṇava-śāstra, ei kahe marma
Caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 9.362
In this Age of Kali, there are no genuine religious principles other than those established by Vaiṣṇava devotees and the Vaiṣṇava scriptures. This is the sum and substance of everything.

Your Divine Grace is the pillar of these religious principles, and You are inspiring hundreds of thousands of devotees to do the same.

yāre dekha, tāre kaha ‘kṛṣṇa’-upadeśa
āmāra ājñāya guru hañā tāra’ ei deśa
Caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 7.128
“Instruct everyone to follow the orders of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa as they are given in the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. In this way, become a spiritual master and try to liberate everyone in this land.”

This instruction of Lord Caitanya has been one of the core principles You have been inspiring everyone to follow. You have also taken a step further to make devotees into gurus, making them responsible for this mission.

I am so insignificant and helpless to glorify Your unlimited glories, but by Your Divine Grace, mercy is upon me, which keeps me going. Personally, I have been nurtured and cared for by Your presence in many ways, which has kept me in Kṛṣṇa consciousness until now. I am very, very grateful if You could provide me the opportunity to serve in some insignificant way. Please bless me.

Recently, I have been doing some service to teach young children (from the age group of 4 to 12) Slokas from Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Viṣṇu-sahasranāma. I have completed one batch of Nāma Rāmāyaṇa and am planning to start some sessions on Sankṣipta Rāmāyaṇa and Brahmā Saṁhitā. Whenever I feel broken, You have been uplifting me in many different ways and helping me keep going. The above service was started by Your inspiration when I was completely hopeless, and it helped me come out of my slumber.

Myself and my husband are planning to homeschool our daughter Madhuśrī. The task seems very huge, so I would like to seek Your blessings for her, that she may somehow contribute to this great mission of Lord Caitanya.

Thank you once again, Guru Mahārāja, for being with us and for us. You have always been encouraging and caring for me in many different ways.

Yours,
Insignificant spiritual daughter,
Raspriya Gopikā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā, Śrīdhāma Māyāpur)

শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজের ৭৬তম আর্ভিভাব উপলক্ষে শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন

শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজের রাতুল শ্রীচরণে আমার শতকোটি দন্ডবৎ প্রণাম। ব্যাসপূজা উপলক্ষে আমার গভীর শ্রদ্ধা, ভালোবাসা, এবং কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করছি। গুরু মহারাজের জীবন ছিল এক অসাধারণ আধ্যাত্মিক পথচলা, যেখানে তিনি শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর আদর্শ এবং শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের মহান শিক্ষা প্রচারের জন্য নিজেকে নিঃস্বার্থভাবে নিবেদিত করেছেন। গুরু মহারাজের আর্ভিভাব, যা আমার মধ্যে শ্রীকৃষ্ণপ্রেমের শিখা জ্বালিয়ে দিয়েছে। গুরু মহারাজের জীবন ছিল পূর্ণ আত্মসমর্পণ, নিষ্ঠা, এবং শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর প্রতি গভীর আস্থা। শ্রীকৃষ্ণের মহিমা প্রচার করতে বিশ্বব্যাপী ছড়িয়ে পড়েন এবং তাঁর জীবনব্যাপী কাজগুলো ছিল আমাদের জন্য এক অমূল্য উপহার। শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজের প্রতি আমার আকুল প্রার্থনা হলো—তিনি যেন আমার অন্তরে শ্রীকৃষ্ণপ্রেমের জ্যোতি আরও উজ্জ্বল করেন এবং তাঁর পথ অনুসরণ করে আমি  যেন আত্মশুদ্ধি লাভ করতে সক্ষম হই।

আপনার অধম সন্তান
রসরাজ চৈতন্য দাস

प्रिय गुरु महाराज मैं आपको दंडवत प्रणाम करती हूं । मैं बहुत ही भाग्यशाली हूं मुझे आप जैसे गुरु की प्राप्ति हुई है । गुरु महाराज आपने मुझे आज्ञा के अंधकार से बाहर निकाला है , मुझ जैसे पति आत्मा का उद्धार किया है। आपकी कृपा से भक्तों का संग मिला और मैं भगवान के बारे में जान पाई। 

गुरु महाराज गुणों की खान है ।वह कभी भी छोटे-बड़े में भेदभाव नहीं देखते हैं सबों के ऊपर कृपा करने में हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं और इतना स्वास्थ्य खराब होते हुए भी प्रचार कार्य में लगे रहते हैं । मायापुर के मंदिर के लिए दिन-रात परिश्रम किया देश विदेश में प्रचार कार्य में लगे रहते हैं। बचपन से गुरु महाराज के अंदर भगवान को जानने की इच्छा थी। गुरु महाराज अपने गुरु महाराज के आदेशों का दृढ़ता से पालन कर रहे हैं। 

गुरु महाराज मैं आपसे प्रार्थना करती हूं मैं भगवान की सेवा अच्छे से कर सकूं और आपके मिशन में कुछ हेल्प कर सकूं। गुरु महाराज मैं भक्तों की सेवा अच्छे से कर सकूं और भक्ति में आगे बढ़ सकूं। 

मैं आपकी बहुत ऋणी हूं । गुरु महाराज मैं आपसे क्षमा याचना करती हूं मैं कोई अपराधना करूं और अगर अनजाने में कोई भी अपराध होता है तो कृपया मुझे माफ करें ।
आपको आपके आविर्भाव दिवस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई ।

आपकी दासी
रासरानी कमला देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Dāṇḍavat-praṇāms,

Kindly accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Gurudeva, I beg for your causeless mercy to improve my spiritual life—birth after birth. You are patita-pāvana, the savior of the fallen. You are showering blessings upon all the people in this world, irrespective of their position, elevating them in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—even in your current health condition.

Whenever I go out to preach, I frequently pray for your mercy, so that the message I share may touch the hearts of the audience. And I have seen that afterward, everyone is happy and receptive. That is only possible by your mercy, Guru Mahārāja.

I continue to beg for your blessings so that I may spread Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s message as far and wide as possible to everyone I meet. Nothing is possible without your mercy.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Your humble servant,
Rāseśvara Gopāla Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā divine appearance day!

Your divine appearance has removed all misfortunes from our lives.

My dear Śrīla Gurudeva, I was born in the darkest region of ignorance, and by your causeless mercy, I received the divine enlightenment of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Oh dear Śrīla Ācāryapāda, your divine presence brings auspiciousness to this world.

My dear Lord, you are the only shelter of every fallen soul. At the early age of 15, you accepted me as your disciple and planted the seed of devotion in my heart.

Very mercifully, you accepted the flower garlands that I made for you for three continuous days during the Kolkata Ratha-yātrā 2024.

Oh my dear Hṛdayarāja Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I felt how much you care for each of your disciples. On 1st March 2024, I was at Śrī Māyāpur for my 17th birthday and the TOVP Grand Nṛsiṁha Wing Opening Ceremony. In spite of it being a very busy day, you took time to give me special birthday blessings and cut my cake. I will never forget the moment when you asked my age, and I replied that it was my 17th birthday. You humorously asked, “70th?” With a shaky voice I replied, “It’s seventeen—one-seven,” and you said, “Okay, I’m 75,” and laughed. I will really never forget this moment. Later, I came to know that you were on your way to a GBC meeting and you stopped just for me. I felt how much love you have for each and every disciple.

Dear spiritual father, by your mercy I have received my Bhakti-śāstrī degree, which you instructed me to pursue during initiation, and I am also aspiring to receive brāhmaṇa initiation from you.

Dear Gurumahārāja, I have recently started to take care of new devotees from different places and have also begun serving as the Local Care Coordinator of the Jayapatākā Swami Care Team for South Kolkata and South 24 Parganas Region. I am trying to connect with your disciples and address their questions regarding spiritual matters, as your representative.

Gurudeva, your every action inspires us to love and serve you more.

Dear Śrīla Gurumahārāja, on this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray unto your lotus feet that I may always be able to glorify you and remain engaged in the service of Śrī Gopāla Sundara, Govardhan-jī, Nitāi Sācīsuta, and Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā, and serve you in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your most insignificant son,
Rāsikānanda Śrīdhāma dāsa (dīkṣā)
Kolkata, India

হরে কৃষ্ণ গুরুমহারাজ

আমার বিনীত প্রণাম গ্রহণ করুন

আপনার ৭৬তম শ্রী ব্যাস পূজা নিত্যকাল জয় যুক্ত হোক

"প্রেম কল্পতরু"

জয় জয় শ্রীগুরু প্রেম কল্পতরু
কৃপাময় দিব্য জ্ঞান দয়াধাম।।

অধম পতিত তারিতে মহাশক্তি ধর
গৌরঙ্গের নিজ জন নাম তব পতিতপবন ।।

নিতাই কৃপার হও তুমি কান্ডারি
আচণ্ডালে হরিনাম দিয়া নগর গ্রাম তারি ।।

তুমি সর্বেশ্বর প্রভু এই হৃদয়ের রাজ
কৃপা কর যেন তব শ্রীচরণে থাকে যেন আশ ।।

আচরণ দিয়া শিক্ষা দাও সর্ব জীবে
কোনো বাঁধা নাহি মান গুরু আজ্ঞা প্রচারিতে।।

সর্বদা প্রার্থনা করি তোমার শ্রীচরণে 
জন্মে জন্মে যেন পারি তব আজ্ঞা পলিতে ।।

তব চরণে যেন রাহে মোর ভক্তি
রসিকানন্দে তুমি দেহ এই মহাশক্তি ।।

আমার পরামারাধ্য তম শ্রীগুরুদেব শ্রীল জয়পাতাকা স্বামী গুরুমহারাজের শ্রীচরণ কমলে ৭৬তম ব্যাস পূজা উপলক্ষে এই নিবেদন।।

আপনার অধম সন্তান

রসিকানন্দ শ্রীদাম দাস (দীক্ষা) 

কলকাতা, ভারত

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महराज के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम 
परम पूज्य गुरु महराज जी का गुणगान करना मुझ जैसी पतित अज्ञानी के लिए संभव नहीं है 
शास्त्रों में गुरु को साक्षात् परम् ब्रम्ह की संज्ञा दी गई है 

गुरु महराज जी हम जैसे पतितो के उद्धार के लिए ही शरीर धारण किया है गुरु महराज की कृपा से ही मैं कुछ भक्ति करने का प्रयास कर रही हूँ 
मैं नृसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप स्वस्थ्य रहे और आपकों शारीरिक कष्ट न हो 
आपकी कृपा दृष्टि हम पर निरंतर बनीं रहे कयोंकि आप कि कृपा के बिना भक्ति कर पाना मुझ जैसी अज्ञानी के लिए असंभव है 

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
साधना चौबे 

मेरे प्यारे आध्यात्मिक पिता परम पूज्य जयपताका स्वामी कृपया मेरा सादर प्रणाम स्वीकार करें

नमो ओंम विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे।

मेरे परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज मैं आपके  चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करना चाहती हूं कि आपने  मुझ जैसी पतित को अपनी शिष्या  के रूप में स्वीकार कियामेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं थी कि मुझे आप जैसे दिव्य गुरु से दीक्षा मिलती  जो साक्षात नित्यानंद प्रभु के स्वरूप हैं मैं अपने आप को बहुत भाग्यशाली मानती हूं कि मुझे आप जैसे आध्यात्मिक पिता मिले जो हमें भगवान के धाम ले जाने में सक्षम है  बशर्ते हम आपके दिए गए निर्देशन को सख्ती से पालन करें

गुरु महाराज आप सभी जीवात्माओं  पर बहुत दया करते हैं। आपकी दया के कारण ही हमें भगवान कृष्ण की सेवा करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ है। आपकी दया के कारण ही हमें शास्त्रों का ज्ञान हुआ है । आपकी अहैतुकी  कृपा के कारण ही हम भगवान के पवित्र नाम का जप कर पा रहे हैं , उनके नाम को सुन पा रहे हैं और भगवान से जप के दौरान बातचीत कर पा रहे हैं। आपके कारण ही आज हम चैतन्य महाप्रभु के बारे में जानते हैं और उनके मिशन में सेवा करने का अवसर हमें मिला है। 

आप आदर्श आचार्य हैं क्योंकि आपने अपने व्यक्तिगत उदाहरण से सबको सिखाया है कि कैसे गुरु के वचन के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता होनी चाहिए और आध्यात्मिक जीवन में कितना दृढ़ होना चाहिए ,चाहे हम शारीरिक रूप से कितने ही अक्षम हो जाएं लेकिन गुरु के वचन के प्रति हमेशा प्रतिबद्धता और दृढ़ता होनी चाहिए। 

इस पावन दिन पर मैं आपसे विनम्र निवेदन करती हूँ कि आप मुझ पर अपना आशीर्वाद बरसाते रहें, ताकि मैं आपके मिशन की सेवा में एक साधन बन सकूँ। मैं आपसे प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप मुझे अपने मिशन की सेवा में सभी कठिनाइयाँ सहने की आंतरिक शक्ति दें, कृपया मेरे अपराधों को क्षमा करें और मुझे आपके आदेशों का पालन करने की बुद्धि दें, ताकि मैं आपके शुद्ध शिष्यों की शरण में रहकर सेवा कर सकूं।गुरु महाराज, मैं आपसे वादा करती हूँ कि मैं आपकी सभी निर्देशन का पालन करूँगी। मैं प्रतिदिन 16 माला का जप करूंगी । मैं चार नियमों का पालन करूँगी और प्रभुपाद जी की किताबों का अध्ययन करूंगी और कृष्णभावनामृत के प्रचार में सहयोग करूंगी

आपकी विनम्र दासी
रतिप्रदा हरिकांता देवी दासी

My dear most Guru Maharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your appearance day is the most auspicious day of our lives. 
Guru Mahārāja, it is by your causeless mercy that I am on this path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Though I am unqualified and progressing very slowly, your unwavering dedication to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda gives me hope and inspiration. You have shown us what it truly means to surrender—how to live for the instructions of the spiritual master despite every possible challenge.

Every day I see you embodying the mood of complete surrender. Your life is a living purport to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. Your compassion, your perseverance, and your deep love for Guru and Gaurāṅga penetrate my heart and give me faith to keep going.

I am especially grateful for your merciful acceptance of my husband as your aspiring disciple, and for giving us the supreme shelter of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. It is only by your mercy that we have received access to the spiritual world here on Earth.

Guru Maharaja, I pray at your lotus feet—please bless me with the sincerity to serve you better, to read more, to purify my heart, and to preach this message with the same enthusiasm and conviction you have. May I become an instrument in your service and carry even a drop of your mood in serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission.

Seeking forgiveness for all my unlimited offences at your lotus feet and strength to serve you. 

We are always praying to Lord Nityananda for your good health and strength. May He be merciful on us.

Your insignificant daughter,
Ratiprada Radhika Devi Dasi
(Noida, India)

गुरु महाराज श्री जै पताका स्वामी जी महाराज

नमो ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दया नगर ग्राम तरिणे"

मै एक ब्राह्मण परिवार में जन्मा,जिसमें जन्म के बाद बहुत से संबंध प्राप्त हुए उनमें से एक संबंध परंपरागत गुरु का भी मिला।विवाहपरांत मुझे अपने माता पिता से निर्देश मिला कि "मुझे अब अपने परंपरागत(पुस्तैनी)गुरु से मंत्र(दीक्षा) ले लेनी चाहिए।"मेरा इस प्रकार के दीक्षा से वैचारिक मतभेद था।मै ऐसे गुरु से दीक्षा लेना चाह रहा था जो प्रामाणिक गुरु हो।मै प्रामाणिक गुरु की शरण ग्रहण करना चाह रहा था।मै प्रामाणिक गुरु की तलाश करता रहा,अंततः मेरी खोज अपने उम्र के 48 वर्ष की आयु में प्राप्त हुआ।मेरे एक बचपन के मित्र जो कि दीक्षित वैष्णव भक्त है उनके द्वारा गुरु महिमा सुना।और मेरी प्रामाणिक गुरु की खोज तब पूरी होती दिखी जब मैं पहली बार अपने शिक्षा गुरु श्री अमृतेश प्रभु जी का पहला लेक्चर श्रवण किया।इसके बाद मुझे लगा कि मुझ जैसे पतित को एक प्रामाणिक गुरु का आश्रय मिल सकता है।मै आप से प्रत्यक्ष तो नहीं मिला हु लेकिन आप का पावन छवि हमारे मन मंदिर में सर्वथा व्याप्त रहता है।श्रील प्रभुपाद प्रभु जी तो अपने गुरु से प्रत्यक्ष मिल चुके थे,और वो लगभग 10 वर्षों तक भक्तिशिद्धांत सरस्वती ठाकुर जी महाराज को मन ही मन में अपना गुरु स्वीकार कर चुके थे,और उनकी दीक्षा 10 वर्ष बाद हुई।लेकिन मैं आप से मिला नहीं हु,फिर मैं आप से  दीक्षा लेने चाहता हु।हालांकि मैं पतित, अधम, काम, क्रोध, लोभ से ग्रस्त हु।फिर भी मैं आप को मन ,बुद्धि आत्मा से आप को गुरु स्वीकार कर लिया हु।मै जनता हु कि आप उदार और पतितपावन हो,हमारी विसंगति को आप दूर करने में सक्षम हो।

आप में वो सब पात्रता है जो कि एक प्रामाणिक गुरु में होनी चाहिए। जैसे कि गुरु अपने विवेचना तथा तर्क द्वारा शास्त्र के निष्कर्ष से अवगत होना चाहिए और हम जैसे को आप शास्त्र से अवगत करा सकते हो।आप हो जो हमें हमारी जीवन की समस्याओं को हल कर सकते हो।आप ऐसे महापुरुष है जो अपने समस्त सांसारिक कामनाओं का त्याग कर के भगवान कृष्ण की शरणागति ले चुके हैं।आप शत प्रतिशत कृष्णभावनाभावित है।आप पतितपावन हो।आप करुणा के सागर हो।आप हम जैसे बद्ध जीवो के उद्धार के लिए भगवान के प्रतिनिधि बन के अवतार लिए है।आप हम सब जीवात्माओं को अपने शाश्वत माता पिता(भगवान श्री कृष्ण और राधारानी) के पास मिलवाने के लिए अवतार लिए है।आप ही हो जो इस भौतिक संसार रूपी दावानील से आप ही हो जो हमें बचा सकते हो।आप हमे अपने शाश्वत घर गोलोकधाम पहुंचा सकते हो।बिना आप के आशीर्वाद और मार्गदर्शन के हम भगवान श्री कृष्ण और राधारानी की कृपा प्राप्त नहीं कर सकते।बिना आप के आशीर्वाद से हम माया के प्रकोप से नहीं बच सकते है।हमे मुक्त जीव आप ही बना सकते हो।

हालांकि मैं आप के दीक्षा लेने की योग्यता नहीं रखता फिर भी मैं आप से प्रार्थना करता हु कि आप मुझे दीक्षित कर के इस पतित का उद्धार करिएगा।

आप के पावन चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम।आप पतितपावन हो,।हम से कोई त्रुटि हुई होगी तो क्षमा करिएगा।इस पतित पर अपनी अहेतुकी कृपा बनाए रखियेगा।यह पतित भगवान कृष्ण और राधारानी से प्रार्थना करता है कि हम में अगर थोड़ी सी भी सुकृति होगी तो प्रभु मेरी यह प्रार्थना स्वीकार करेंगे,कि आप को और हमारे हमारे शिक्षा गुरु को स्वस्थ,प्रसन्न और दीर्घायु जीवन प्रदान करे।

Your Humble Servants,
रविकेश त्रिपाठी/नमिता त्रिपाठी/प्रखर मणि/प्रत्यूष

Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Vandanā

  1. Ohe Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja
      Jeno tomāra dāsa ha-i ābār
    (O Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja, may I again become your servant.)

  2. Pāpi tāpi-der uddhārer jan'ya
      Prachār karoho deśe deśe
    (To deliver the sinful and distressed, you preach in every land.)

  3. Tumi to Sacinandaner pārṣada
      Tumi to Prabhupāder Nitāicand
    (You are an associate of Śacīnandana, and the Nitāi-candra of Śrīla Prabhupāda.)

  4. Tomār maton karuṇāmoye
      Nā dekhinu kono bār
    (One as merciful as you—I have never seen anywhere.)

  5. Nitāi-cander maton je deśe gela
      Oi deśe ke bāsāila Gaura-preme?
    (Wherever you go like Nitāi-candra, you fill that land with Gaura-prema.)

  6. Tumi to guru-sevā-rūper vigraha
      Prati śvāse karo Prabhupāda-sevā
    (You are the embodiment of guru-sevā, serving Śrīla Prabhupāda with every breath.)

  7. Tomār āśraye dhanya ha-ilo
      Ei Bāṅglār bhūmi
    (By taking shelter of you, the land of Bengal has become glorious.)

  8. Āmāder maton adham janere
      Dilā gupta Navadvīpa-dhāma
    (To fallen souls like us, you have given the hidden Navadvīpa-dhāma.)

  9. Janma janma āmār ei abhilāṣa
      Jeno tomār āśraya pāi ābār
    (Birth after birth, my only desire is to again take shelter at your feet.)

Trying to become your eternal servant,
Ṛṣabha Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

Words fall short when trying to glorify your incredible dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. You are a living example of the instruction:

“yāre dekha, tāre kaha 'kṛṣṇa'-upadeśa”
(Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya 7.128)

—preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness tirelessly, despite facing immense physical challenges.

Your compassion knows no bounds. You do not see any distinction among devotees—everyone is treated with kindness, warmth, and personal concern. Whether a senior leader or a new devotee, you interact with everyone with the same fatherly affection and care. Your patience is limitless, guiding thousands of disciples and well-wishers with love, ensuring that each one of us progresses in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

It is truly astonishing to witness your enthusiasm and tireless energy in meetings, discussions, and planning sessions. Despite your health challenges, you actively participate in countless forums, offering invaluable insights to resolve critical issues and foster the development of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement. Your contributions shape the future of ISKCON, ensuring that it remains strong and effective in spreading Lord Caitanya’s mission.

Not only are you guiding devotees worldwide, but you are also fulfilling Mahāprabhu’s prophecy by reviving Gaura-maṇḍala-bhūmi, the sacred land of Lord Caitanya. Your efforts in renovating ancient temples and bringing them back to life are unmatched. By restoring these holy places, you are reconnecting the world to the divine legacy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates.

Your life is the greatest lesson for all devotees—that no material condition can stop one from serving Guru and Gaurāṅga. You embody the mood of complete surrender and fearless dedication. Through every action, you teach us that devotion is not limited by the condition of the body, but by the depth of one’s heart and determination.

Guru Mahārāja, you are simply amazing! Your glories cannot be contained within a few pages—they are limitless. We are eternally grateful for your mercy, guidance, and blessings. May we serve you faithfully and assist you in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your eternal servant,
Revati Rāmaṇa Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Many, many congratulations to you on your Vyāsa-pūjā Day!
All glories to this divine day!
All glories to you!

O Gurudeva, your lotus feet are the abode of pure devotional service. You are such a glorious disciple of our glorious spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Words can never be sufficient to describe your unlimited glories.

How wonderfully you are fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda is truly inspiring for each of your disciples. There are so many direct services given to you by Śrīla Prabhupāda—such as building the Śrī Māyāpur Temple, developing the Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā, ācārya’s śrīpāṭa, the TOVP Project—your life and soul, and distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

The way you are dedicated and surrendered to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission always encourages me to develop a mood of service to Guru and Gaurāṅga. Without considering the ups and downs in your health, you continue to give Caitanya-caritāmṛta classes every evening, appear on Zoom to give darśana, attend regular meetings, give Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes, and so much more.

In spite of your many health issues, for you, preaching always comes first. Your tireless service and countless efforts in the mission of Lord Caitanya are indescribable. You are living by the principles of nāma-ruci, jīve-dayā, and vaiṣṇava-sevā.

Being a disciple of such a glorious spiritual father is truly a causeless blessing upon me.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I am connected with Kṛṣṇa Bandhus and the local ISKCON temple as well. By your mercy, I have received some services like managing an online sādhana group, cultivating devotees in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, calling out sevās before each class, etc. I attend the temple on Fridays and Sundays. I desire to please you through these services by doing them with sincerity and devotion.

Oh dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, you know me inside and out. Your reciprocations are extremely personal and close to my heart. I once had a dream the day before my shelter ceremony in which I saw my material family members leaving their bodies. At that moment, the only person I felt was with me—was you, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, my eternal father.

That dream gave me the deep realization that I have no other shelter but you. Your lotus feet are like a boat; by taking shelter of them, I can cross over the ocean of material existence. Please accept me at the dust of your lotus feet.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā Day, I sincerely pray to:

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and the Aṣṭa-sakhīs

  • Pañca-tattva

  • Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha Bhagavān

  • and Śrīla Prabhupāda

…for your good health, speedy recovery, and long life.

I also pray to Lord Caitanya and Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu that you may keep serving Śrīla Prabhupāda without any bodily or other restrictions.

Thank you so much for everything. Through this Vyāsa-pūjā offering, I offer myself to you.
Please accept me.
I beg at your lotus feet for your causeless mercy.
Please bless me with your choicest blessings.

Your grateful servant,
Ridhi
Panipat, Haryana
(Kṛṣṇa Bandhus)

हरे कृष्णा आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज जी

आपको 76 में जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं गुरु महाराज जी आप जैसी शुद्ध आत्मा के बारे में बोलने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है फिर भी मैं आपके बारे में थोड़ा सा गुणगान करना चाहती हूं कोई त्रुटि हो तो हमें क्षमा कर देना गुरु महाराज जी आप एक परम वैष्णव है और भक्ति वेदांत स्वामी प्रभुपाद जी के वरिष्ठ शिष्य हैं आप ने कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रसार और भक्तों को गुरु परंपरा से जोड़ने में अपने उत्साह को बरकरार रखा है आपने भगवान कृष्ण के लिए अपनी जॉब और करियर को छोड़ दिया था और भगवान की सेवा में और हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं के उद्धार में लग गए  आपने प्रभुपाद जी  के आदेश का पालन करते हुए देश विदेश में भक्ति का प्रचार किया और भगत बनाए और उन भक्तों की कृपा से आज हम आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान के बारे में सीख रहे  हैं आप जैसे प्रमाणिक गुरु की शरण पाकर हम भक्ति का अर्थ समझ पाए  हम पर अपना आशीर्वाद बनाए रखना गुरु महाराज जी और हमें आशीर्वाद देना कि हम अपने भक्ति अच्छे से कर पाएं और हम भी नरसिंह देव भगवान राधा माधव से आपके स्वास्थ्य के लिए प्रार्थना करेंगे आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें हैं आपके चरणो में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम हरे कृष्णा

आपकी सेविका 
रीना देवी

हरे कृष्ण गुरु जी आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम! 

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले।
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने॥
नमः आचार्यपादाय निताईकृपाप्रदायिने।
गौरकथाधामदया नगरग्रामतारिणे॥

गुरु महाराज जी आपको 76 जन्म दिवस की ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएँ|

संसार में केवल गुरु महाराज ही एक ऐसे दिव्य आत्मा हैं जो हमें इस संसार रूपी भवसागर से पार करवा सकते हैं| मनुष्य को भक्ति प्राप्त करने के लिए गुरु महाराज की आवश्यकता है| बिना गुरु महाराज के हम भक्ति प्राप्त नहीं कर सकते| गुरु महाराज द्वारे ही आत्मा का परमात्मा से मिलन संभव है| 

गुरु महाराज जी की शरण में रहना हमारा सौभाग्य है| गुरु महाराज के निर्देश हमारे मन और दिल के विचारों को बदलने की शक्ति रखते हैं| गुरु महाराज के निर्देशो के माध्यम से हमने सिखा है कि सची भक्ति संसार की मोह माया से परे है| गुरु महाराज जी से ही हमने करुणा के साथ जीना सिखा हैं|

गुरु महाराज जी साधरण नहीं हैं| वे भगवान के ही दूसरे स्वरूप हैं| जो हम पतित का उधार  करने के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं |

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज जी आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

Your Humble Servant,

Rinki Sharma

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

It is my great fortune that I have this opportunity to glorify you, although I am not qualified to speak about your limitless glories.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories to Your Divine Grace!

Wishing you the most blessed 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Celebration of your Divine Grace.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, currently, I am working in a software company in New Town, and I completed my engineering last year from Durgapur. During my time there, I had the opportunity to stay in the association of devotees under the guidance of HG Nitāi Candra Nimāi Prabhu. At present, I am fortunate to be in the association of HG Mahadham Vrindavan Prabhu.

I am reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, especially Teachings of Lord Kapila, and regularly listening to the lectures of His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda, your nectarean Saturday lectures, and HG Radheshyam Prabhu. Occasionally, by the mercy of HG Mahadham Vrindavan Prabhu, I go out to distribute Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. I have also done some follow-up with college students for one-time programs.

After shifting to Kolkata, I have not been able to serve in Mayapur BACE(Durgapur). The devotees from Durgapur have often invited me to give opportunity to serve, but I did not go due to various career desires. I feel I have not been able to fully surrender to them, and I am sorry for that.

I must also admit that I have not made enough effort to hear from you or about you, nor have I been consistent in my chanting and reading. As a result, I have failed to properly understand the mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda and our ācāryas. Even in the association of such exalted Vaiṣṇavas, I find myself committing the same mistakes repeatedly.

Guru Mahārāja, as mercy is always causeless, I must acknowledge that whatever little service I am able to render is only due to the mercy of the Vaiṣṇavas. Yet, I often lack gratitude towards them. At times, I find faults in devotees, try to avoid service and association, and even feel envious when I see others doing more service or having better sādhana than myself. I am a constant offender at the lotus feet of all the Vaiṣṇavas and the Holy Name.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I beg for your causeless mercy so that I may begin to understand your unlimited glories, and thereby increase my appreciation, dedication, and gratefulness towards you.

Your most insignificant servant,

Rishav Das(Sheltered disciple)
Kolkata, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudeva,

Daṇḍavat praṇāms.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Gurudeva.
Please accept our heartfelt greetings on your appearance day. We are so deeply indebted at your lotus feet. By your causeless mercy, we are trying to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Dear Gurudeva, please forgive all the offenses we have committed at your lotus feet. We are truly struggling to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Currently, we are living in Lubbock, Texas, USA, and we are doing our humble attempt to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We are trying to set up a book table at the university and preach to students here. By your mercy, some sincere American devotees are coming, and because of them, we are also getting valuable association. We hope to be able to preach more and eventually establish a center here.

We are also struggling to maintain our sādhana properly, but we are making efforts to associate daily through Zoom calls with other devotees.

Dear Gurudeva, we are truly inspired by your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda. We pray that we may also receive just a drop of your mercy so that we can dedicate our lives to your mission. By your causeless mercy, may our only goal in life be to serve you.

Please give us a drop of your mercy. Without your mercy, we are nowhere. We have no other hope—your blessings are our only hope, dear Gurudeva.

Once again, we wish you a very happy appearance day, dear Gurudeva.

Your insignificant servants,
Rohiṇī Kumāra Balarāma Dāsa
Añjanā Gopikā Devī Dāsī

Dear His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humblest obeisances unto Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Divine Holiness!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Guru Mahārāja,

I have become completely blank and speechless, unable to find the right words to write to You. Yet with great humility, I beg strength and intelligence from Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Holiness to open my heart before You. Whatever I offer is insignificant, but it is all I have—my heart and my life. Please accept this humble offering and make my life successful through Your causeless mercy.

Without Your mercy, my spiritual master, I have no hope of attaining pure devotional service. As it is beautifully stated:

guru-mukha-padma-vākya, cittete koriyā aikya,
ār nā koriho mane āśā
śrī-guru-caraṇe rati, ei se uttama-gati,
je prasāde pūre sarva āśā

You are so merciful and compassionate, Gurudeva. You have offered the shelter of Your lotus feet to thousands of conditioned souls like me. Your intense desire to please Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the enthusiasm with which You preach, make You the epitome of dedication. Simply remembering You purifies the heart, for Your presence is deeply sanctifying.

Through Your divine shelter, we are connected to Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. We are holding Your lotus hand, and You are holding Śrīla Prabhupāda’s hand, who in turn is firmly holding the hand of Nityānanda Prabhu, who is tightly holding Mahāprabhu’s own.

yogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi,
tomāra karuṇā-sāra
karuṇā nā hoile, kāndiyā kāndiyā,
prāṇa nā rākhibo āra

I am a most fallen and unqualified soul—filled with desires for sense gratification, ego, and material ambition. Yet, Your boundless compassion has extended to even me. You have accepted my insignificant services and given me instructions so precious, they forever bind me in the debt of Your mercy.

Guru Mahārāja, I still remember Your very first instruction regarding initiation. Though I did not meet You directly, You delivered that instruction through a devotee, and told them to forget it afterward, revealing Your transcendental and inconceivable nature.

But I am so unworthy that even after receiving Your merciful guidance, I fail to properly follow. I remain entangled in māyā, which still appears more pleasing to my impure heart than the bliss of serving You.

viṣaya-viṣama-viṣa satata khāinu,
gaura-kīrtana-rase maghāna nā hāinu

Maharāja, I beg You—please grant me the shelter of Your lotus feet, Your mercy, and strength. Only the dust from Your feet can save me. As stated:

yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo

Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that we must associate with pure devotees, and there is no one more qualified and compassionate than You. Please, accept this most fallen soul, and grant me the strength to follow Your instructions and correct my countless offenses.

Only by Your mercy can I hope to attain pure devotional service.

Tomāra kiṅkara āmi,
Rohneet Singh (Aspiring)
IYF Chandigarh

The Ocean of Mercy – His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja

I, Rīśabh Kṛpāmaya Dāsa, offer my deepest respects and heartfelt glorifications at the lotus feet of His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja, a living embodiment of Lord Caitanya’s boundless mercy.

Mahārāja is not just a spiritual leader; he is a divine force of transformation. His life is an offering of unwavering devotion, carrying the torch of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission across the globe. He does not see boundaries—neither of land nor of the human heart. His love flows like the sacred Gaṅgā, purifying and uplifting all who come in contact with him.

Despite enduring immense personal challenges, he never stops serving. His body may have limitations, but his spirit soars beyond them, proving that true strength lies in surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Every word he speaks is infused with the essence of the scriptures, yet his love is so personal, so intimate, that even a newcomer feels embraced by his kindness.

Mahārāja’s presence is not just in his words but in his actions. He has built temples, nurtured communities, and given countless souls a home in the shelter of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. He is a tireless servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda, fulfilling his spiritual master’s vision with unwavering commitment.

O dear Mahārāja, you are the guiding light in this dark age, the warrior of compassion, the architect of Kṛṣṇa’s kingdom on earth! May your mercy continue to flow, awakening in us the same unshakable dedication that you embody.

I bow at your lotus feet again and again, seeking nothing but your blessings to serve this mission with even a fraction of your devotion.

All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your humble servant,
Rīśabh Kṛpāmaya Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine service and causeless mercy.

It was for the very first time that I saw you online on the ISKCON Patna YouTube channel and received your darśana. I was immediately drawn to you. I began listening to your glories—through Instagram reels, YouTube lectures by your godbrothers and godsisters, and also through His Grace Amṛndra Prabhu's lectures.

Soon, I was completely convinced—I must take initiation from you. I tried to feel, through your life, your unwavering serving mood toward Śrīla Prabhupāda, and your tireless efforts to fulfill his dream. Hearing about your dedication, I firmly decided to enter the paramparā through you. I aspired to be your spiritual son, and I was sheltered in 2023 at ISKCON East of Kailash.

Guru Mahārāja, it is my earnest prayer: please accept me as your son and guide me eternally to serve the paramparā and to chant the pure holy name.

To be honest, I don't fully understand how—but many times, even in dreams, you have guided me, loved me, and given me opportunities to serve you. I will remain in eternal debt for your affection—birth after birth.

I humbly beg for your blessings and mercy:

  • Please never leave me alone, or I will surely be destroyed by Māyā.

  • Please keep your merciful glance upon me always.

  • Please help me grow in spiritual life.

  • Please forgive me for whatever offenses I may have committed toward you or any Vaiṣṇava.

You are my spiritual father. And just as a child runs to his father in repentance, I have come to you. Please kindly forgive me, protect me, and bless me with the strength to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your aspiring disciple,
R̥ṣabha Kṛṣṇa dāsa

हरे कृष्णा गुरू महाराज ,

दंडवत प्रणाम,

ॐ अज्ञान तिमिरान्धस्य ज्ञानाञ्जनशलाकाया।

चक्षुरुन्मिलितं येन तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः ॥

कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम प्रभुपाद को जिन्होंने अमूल्य भक्ति लता बीज को हम सब में बांटा हम जैसे पतितो को भी यह बीज आसानी से मिल गया और भक्ति लता को हम उनकी कृपा से संरक्षित रख पा रहे हैं जिनके टी ओ बी पी के उद्देश्य से हम आपका अधिकाधिक सानिध्य पा सके हैं। और आपकी आधिकाधिक व्यास पूजा मना सके है प्रभुपाद की जय हो!

प्यारे गुरु महाराज हमें टी ओ बीपी देने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद और अपनी 76 भी व्यास पूजा का आपके साथ मनाने का अवसर देने के लिए भी धन्यवाद ।

आपकी 76 बी व्यास पूजा की अनंतो शुभकामनाएं,

गुरु महाराज आप कितनी गंभीरता से प्रभुपाद की सेवा में लगे रहते हैं चाहे भक्तों को सांप से बचना हो ,मंदिर सामान को चोरी से, आपने भक्तो को  कभी अंगरक्षक, कभी भाई, कभी पिता तो कभी माता बनके साड़ी पहनना भी सिखाया।

प्रभुपाद के लिए एकदम फ्रेश गुलाब ले जाना ,जो आपको समझ आया आपने प्रभुपाद के स्वास्थ्य के लिए किया lप्रभुपाद का बर्तन साफ करना,पैसे बचाना, कृष्ण सेवा के लिए भक्तों को हाथ पकड़े भक्ति में चलना सिखाया जब हम सुनते हैं तो अकल्पनीय सा लगता है और लगता है काश हम इसे अनुभव कर पाते तो प्रभुपाद ने हमारे लिए यह सब अनुभव के लिए आपको हमारे पास भेजा ।आपका बड़ा सा आलिंगन, मासूम मुस्कान ,गहरी बड़ी आंखें इस भौतिक जगत की तपन से बचाए हुए हैं नहीं तो गुरु महाराज इस शरीर ,मन ,बुद्धि से कोई आशा नहीं है। विद्यार्थी माता जी के लिए कुछ करने का सोचा था उनको एक आदर्श भक्ति के साथ भौतिक दायित्व कैसे करना है थोड़ा बहुत कर पाया आपकी करुणा से ,कृपा से अभी भी 15 विद्यार्थी हैं। इसे प्रभुपाद की प्रसन्नता के लिए मैंने शुरू तो कर दिया था लेकिन मैं इसमें भी असफल ना हो जाऊ आप देख लीजिएगा। मुझे कुछ करना है प्रभुपाद के लिए लेकिन आपकी कृपा दृष्टि से ही यह संभव हो पाएगा।

नरसिंह देव और गौरांग महाप्रभु से प्रार्थना है कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें प्रभुपाद की सेवा में रत रहे उनकी इच्छा पूरी कर सके।

जैसे घर का समझ छोटा शरारती बच्चा सबसे ज्यादा ध्यान में रखा जाता है क्योंकि छोटा है शरारती भी है उसी  प्रकार मैं भी हूं और आपकी करुणा की अभिलाषी हूं।

आपकी सबसे नासमझ बच्ची,

रुचि यादव (म. प्र.)

कृष्णा बंधु

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma.
All glories to your Appearance Day!

I first saw you during the 2024 Vyāsa-pūjā. I listened to your unlimited glories and about your stroke-līlā—how, even while lying in bed, the number of your classes doubled, and the number of initiations doubled. You are the giver of Kṛṣṇa-prema to everyone.

When I saw you for the first time, I fell in love with you. Your every example teaches us how to be true devotees, and so many other lessons.

Always trying to follow your instructions—that is all I want:
To always have shelter in your shade,
To always remain behind you (the safest place for me),
May I serve you life after life, without any internal motive.

My beloved Gurudeva, please always keep me under your shelter and bless me so that I may serve and please you.
Without your blessings, I cannot perform even a single service—
I cannot even pronounce the single word: “Kṛṣṇa.”

I am always incomplete in glorifying your unlimited glories.

Your menial servant,
Rudra Tiwari

(Wanted to glorify more, but time and words are limited in this material world. Only your mercy is unlimited upon this fallen soul—yours and yours only.)

*जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय पतित पावन श्री गुरु महाराज की जय* 

मेरी योग्यता तो कुछ नहीं है गुरु महाराज के बारे में कुछ बोल सकुं फिर भी प्रयास करती हूं कि गुरु महाराज  की कृपा से और भक्तों की कृपा से कुछ बोल सकुं । जब गुरु महाराज लॉकडाउन में जूम के माध्यम से मेरे घर आए तो ,यह एहसास मेरे अंदर काफी दिनों तक रहा कि  गुरु महाराज ने कैसे मेरे द्वारा चढ़ाए गए  प्रसाद को स्वीकार किया और उन्होंने हमें आशीर्वाद दिया कृष्णेर मतिर अस्तु|

गुरु महाराज ने कोलकाता में प्रचार के दौरान एक भक्त को गौरांग बोलना सिखाया जैसे कि वह गौरांग नहीं बोल पा रहा था और उन्होंने गौरांग अलग-अलग बोलकर उसे ढंग से सिखाया और आगे उसे निताई बोलना सिखाया अपने घुटने  और टाई को जोड़कर उसे  निताई बोलना सिखाया | 

एक बार किसी अन्य भक्त की गलती थी लेकिन प्रभुपाद जी उसका कारण गुरु महाराज को समझ कर उन्हें डांट रहे थे तभी गुरु महाराज ने अपनी विनम्रता दिखाई और उस भक्त की गलती अपने ऊपर ले ली और प्रभुपाद जी से उन्होंने क्षमा भी मांगी| 

अगर देखा जाए तो श्रील भक्ति विनोद ठाकुर ने भक्ति रूपी बीज को बोया जिसे भक्ति सिद्धांत सरस्वती ठाकुर जी ने एक माली की तरह उसे सींचा  तथा  प्रभुपाद जी जिसमें से एक विशाल तथा पूरे संसार को अपनी छाया के नीचे रख सकने वाले वृक्ष हुए  जिसके फल है हमारे गुरु महाराज|

मैं गुरु महाराज से क्षमा प्रार्थी हूं कि मैं उनका  दिया हुआ वचन नहीं निभा पा रही हूं ,मुझे भक्तों का संग ठीक से नहीं हो पा रहा है और अपनी क्षमता के हिसाब से प्रचार एवं बुक डिसटीब्यूशन नहीं कर पा रही हूं इसके लिए मैं गुरु महाराज से क्षमा प्रार्थि हूं और मुझे उनके आशीर्वाद की सख्त जरूरत है जिससे मैं ये सेवा कर सकूं।
 

आपकी तुच्छ शिष्या* 
 रूपमई गौर प्रिया देवी दासी*!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you!

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I shall attempt to glorify you with some mere shallow words, although I have no qualifications.

Again and again, I offer my respectful obeisances unto you, who are fully attached to fulfilling the desires and instructions of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas. By bestowing the mercy of Nityānanda Prabhu and spreading the glories of the abode, transcendental pastimes, and instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, you are delivering all the inhabitants of towns and villages.

I am ever grateful to you for accepting this wretch under your shelter. It is by the guru’s mercy that the dhāma is revealed, and I am forever grateful to you that, by your causeless mercy, someone as sinful and uncultured as myself was allowed to enter the pastime places of the Lord. By your desire, I was able to attend the Vṛndāvana safari last year.

It is by Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy and instructions that the nitya-līlā-sthalīs, which were lost over time, were excavated and recovered. It is by the mercy of the sad-gosvāmīs, who were instrumental in recovering these places, that we can still see them today. It is by Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy that the glories of these transcendental dhāmas have spread all over the world, and it is by your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, that I have been allowed to enter and hear about their glories.

One clear instruction that I remember reading before my initiation was to cry because we are not crying for Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa while chanting. It has been five years since my initiation, and it is my misfortune that my steel-hard and offensive heart still does not cry. I pray to you, seeking your blessings so that I may fulfill your instruction.

You are antaryāmī, and I am ever grateful to you for guiding me through your lectures. I have subtle struggles in my bhakti that are very difficult to even express, let alone ask devotees for help. Yet, it is wonderful that I receive the answers I need through your classes, although I never asked them.

I beg for forgiveness for the offenses that I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly. I seek your mercy and blessings so that I may fulfill your instructions. I have started the Bhakti-śāstrī degree for your pleasure. I have also vowed to support some of the instructions given by Śrīla Prabhupāda to you. I seek your blessings so that this unqualified, incompetent, unintelligent, and lowly servant may humbly serve you.

I offer my respectful obeisances unto you, the deliverer of all fallen souls, whose mercy turns the dumb into eloquent speakers and enables the lame to cross mountains.

Your useless and insignificant servant,
Rūpamayī Sudevī dāsī

Dear Guru Maharaja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine

gaura-kathā dhāmadāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

Please accept my prostrated obeisances unto your lotus feet. On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyasa Puja tithi, I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude unto you.

Your entire life is full of service and surrender and is a great inspiration for fallen souls like us. The way you have served your spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, is unfathomable. By your wonderful service, you became very dear to Srila Prabhupada. You are teaching by your own example how a disciple should dedicate his entire life to executing the instructions of the spiritual master. No impediments could stop you—language barriers, health conditions, even life-threatening situations couldn’t distract you from your service unto Srila Prabhupada.

Oh dear Gurudeva, on this auspicious occasion, kindly be merciful upon me and bless me so that I can also dedicate my life to fulfilling your instructions. In almost all your monthly messages, you inspire us to help you in carrying out the instructions that Srila Prabhupada gave you. Although you are directly empowered by the Lord and can fulfill those instructions yourself, just to give service opportunities to souls like us, you ask for our help - just like Lord Ramachandra asked for help from the monkeys. I sincerely wish to assist you in whatever small capacity the Lord has blessed me with. I am sure that with your instructions and blessings, the Lord will empower me more—to keep away maya and to follow your instructions wholeheartedly.

I take great inspiration from your completion of sastric courses like Bhakti-Vaibhava, Bhakti-Vedanta, and Bhakti-Sarvabhauma. At such an advanced age, despite many physical challenges, the way you are consistently completing these courses is beyond imagination. It leaves me completely awe-struck, and my mind can no longer give any excuses. Because you carry the Supreme Lord in your heart always, your lectures are very powerful and help us turn toward Krsna, relinquishing the attractions of maya. As Prthu Maharaja says in Srimad Bhagavatam 4.20.25:

sa uttamaśloka mahan-mukha-cyuto

bhavat-padāmbhoja-sudhā kaṇānilaḥ

smṛtiṁ punar vismṛta-tattva-vartmanāṁ

kuyogināṁ no vitaraty alaṁ varaiḥ

"My dear Lord, You are glorified by the selected verses uttered by great personalities. Such glorification of Your lotus feet is just like saffron particles. When the transcendental vibration from the mouths of great devotees carries the aroma of the saffron dust of Your lotus feet, the forgetful living entity gradually remembers his eternal relationship with You. Devotees thus gradually come to the right conclusion about the value of life. My dear Lord, I therefore do not need any other benediction but the opportunity to hear from the mouth of Your pure devotee."

Thank you, dear Gurumaharaja, although I am a fallen conditioned soul struggling with so many anarthas in the material world, and you are an eternal associate of Lord Gaurahari, still out of your causeless mercy, you have given me shelter of your lotus feet and accepted me as your spiritual son. I can’t describe the extent of this fortune. By your own life and instructions, you are always teaching us like an acharya. On this auspicious day, kindly bless me so that I can eternally serve you with body, mind, and words and thus attain the perfection of my life. 

Your unqualified spiritual son, 

Ruparaja Rama Das

 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


All glories unto Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto Your Divine Grace!

Wishing you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja!

I feel truly blessed to have taken shelter at your divine lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja. I am deeply grateful for the invaluable gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness that you have bestowed upon me. Your guidance and mercy continue to illuminate my spiritual journey, and I cannot thank you enough for this.

I was especially overjoyed when my husband, Mukunda Jagajjīvana Dāsa, received initiation from Your Divine Grace last year. I humbly seek your blessings for my family—my daughter Deepthi, and my son Tarun Śyām—so that they may develop a sincere commitment to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and chant regularly with devotion.

As part of my service, I am conducting children’s classes once a week and ladies' classes five days a week. Additionally, I have recently begun the translation of the books of His Holiness Bhānu Swami Mahārāja into Tamil. I seek your divine blessings to continue these services with dedication and effectiveness, always striving to please you and Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Guru Mahārāja, I am also chanting extra rounds for your well-being. Please bestow your mercy upon me so that I may serve with purity and sincerity and attain Kṛṣṇa-prema.

I pray to Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, Lalitā–Viśākhā, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Māyī, Sudarśana Cakra, and Gaura–Nitāi for your well-being, Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for your boundless kindness and inspiration.

Your insignificant daughter,
Rūpāraṇī Revathy Devī Dāsī
Chennai

Our Honorable Guru Mahārāja,
Dandavat Praṇāma!

All Glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All Glories to our Ācārya Paramparā!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Standard Prayers

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Guru Mahārāja has completely imbibed the mood of Lord Nityānanda, and thus, his mercy extends to even the weakest and most fallen souls. His only concern is to somehow deliver Lord Caitanya’s mercy to the unfortunate souls who, like me, are entangled in material existence.

I am truly fortunate to have received such a kind and compassionate spiritual master like you, Guru Mahārāja. Your boundless mercy knows no limits, and we are forever grateful that you have accepted us as your disciples.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!
Dandavat Praṇāma!

Your humble servant,
Rutika Tiwari

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम।
श्री प्रभुपाद की जय हो। श्री  जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज की जय हो

गुरु महाराज मेरे अंदर कोई योग्यता नहीं है, लेकिन आपने मुझ पतित पर अपनी कृपा दृष्टि की जिससे मैं इस मनुष्य जीवन का लक्ष्य समझ पाया। गुरु महाराज मैं पहले किसी और गुरु से दीक्षित था जो की प्रामाणिक नहीं थे। उसमें कोई नियम नहीं दिए गए थे। चाय लहसुन प्याज सब चलता था, लेकिन आपसे दीक्षा लेने के बाद समझ आया कि बिना नियम और गुरु परंपरा के बिना कोई भक्ति शुरुआत नहीं होती। गुरु महाराज मैं जीवन पर्यंत आभारी रहूंगा  कि आपने मुझे अपने शिष्य के रूप में स्वीकार किया। मैं वचन देता हूं कि मैं आपके द्वारा दिए गए आदेशों का निष्ठा से पालन करूंगा और कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रचार में पूरा सहयोग करूंगा।

मैं राधा माधव, जगन्नाथ, बलदेव, सुभद्रा, महारानी और नरसिंह देव भगवान से प्रार्थना करूंगा कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और हम आपके आश्रय में रहकर भक्ति करते रहे।

आपका तुच्छ दास
सच्चिदानंद गोपीनाथ दास

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto Your Divine Grace!

Gurudeva, you never fail to inspire the world at every single moment of your life. Your firm faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda and your pure desire to serve him keep you active on the battlefield, even though you have been injured and stopped by different forces. Your activities, which are open for the world to see, are truly inspiring and amazing, even to those who are not devotees. Every moment of your life is an example in some way or other and continues to astonish everyone.

The scriptures say:
“By the mercy of the spiritual master, one gets Kṛṣṇa, and without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make advancement in spiritual life.”

Gurudeva, words fall short in expressing my gratitude for pulling me out of this material ocean and giving me the opportunity to serve you, despite having no qualification. As the years pass by, I am realizing my good fortune more and more, and I am always amazed at your causeless compassion for conditioned souls like me.

You not only picked me up, but by your abundant mercy, you have given me such wonderful opportunities to serve Your Divine Grace and pave my way back to Godhead. Not only did you grant these opportunities, but with your grace and blessings, you also gave me the intelligence and ability to carry out those services.

By serving Your Divine Grace, one can be easily purified and make quick advancement in spiritual life. I cherish all the opportunities I had and have to serve Your Divine Grace, but particularly in Māyāpur, I had wonderful experiences, despite the challenges and intensity. I was very fortunate to work closely under your guidance and have wonderful, inspiring, and instructive interactions with you. These memories are etched in my heart forever. Those golden days will always inspire me and keep me enthusiastic and determined.

Last year, on Vyāsa-pūjā, by the mercy of the organizing committee, I got the chance to glorify Your Divine Grace on stage in Māyāpur, and I was very grateful for that opportunity. I later heard from a devotee that you listened to my offering online from the hospital in Delhi, and that it was the only offering you heard from Māyāpur. The devotee said that this was a special reciprocation, not just a coincidence, and I feel extremely blessed.

Gurudeva, your reciprocation and inspiration, both externally and within my heart, have kept me going despite many difficult situations. I hope to always remain connected to you in some way so that I can remain steady in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Māyā is always ready to attack us, and if we do not remain alert, our bhakti can be destroyed. But by your mercy and by being engaged in your service, I am able to survive in this mad world.

Gurudeva, currently, I am putting more effort into the Vaiṣṇava marriage service. My desire and dream is to make significant progress for your pleasure. To start, our new website went live in February, and we are also planning to offer more pre-marital training, which may help candidates make intelligent decisions.

Currently, candidates are very fearful and choosy, to the extent that they reject many proposals. There is a great need for education and support systems to help young devotees get married and maintain their marriages in this age of quarrel. I pray that I can make a significant breakthrough this year by your divine mercy.

On the personal front, I have been facing some challenges, but I am surviving by your blessings. I just take these challenges as stepping stones—opportunities to become a better devotee. Amidst these challenges, I also received the blessing of becoming a grandmother to a baby boy named Jīva, born to my daughter Snigdha Rādhikā Devī Dāsī.

Kindly bless our family so that we may always remain in your service and become more dedicated to serving you.

I pray to the Lord for your good health and hope to receive more of your association.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Saci Jananī Devī Dāsī

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें 

 यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि आप जैसे गुरु की एहैतूकी कृपा मुझे प्राप्त हुई आपके 76th जन्मदिन की ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएं गुरु महाराज मैं एक बद्ध और पतित आत्मा हूं और मेरे अंदर कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं क्योंकि आपके अनंत गुण है फिर भी मैं गुरु की प्रसन्नता के लिए और अपने शुद्धिकरण के लिए आपका गुणगान करना चाहता हूं गुरु महाराज मैं एक पतित जीव जो इस भौतिक संसार में  अज्ञान के अंधकार में माया के पीछे पागलों की तरह दौड़ रहा था और मेरे जीवन का लक्ष्य ही मुझे नहीं पता था और मुझे कुछ समझ में भी नहीं आ रहा था और आपके निष्ठावान शिष्यों की वजह से मैं आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचा आपने मुझ पर अपनी बहुत बड़ी कृपा दिखाई और अपने चरणों कमल में आश्रय दिया और मुझे भगवान की भक्तिमय सेवा से एक दिव्य आनंदमय जीवन प्रदान किया गुरु महाराज आपके अंदर अनंत गुण है और आप पतित पावन है और आप भगवान के नित्य पार्षद है आप भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु की कृपा को नित्यानंद महाप्रभु के भाव से वितरण कर रहे हैं गुरु महाराज आप शारीरिक तौर पर अक्षम होते हुए भी अपने गुरु के आदेशों तथा निर्देशों का कितनी दृढ़ता से पालन कर रहे हैं आप अपने गुरु के प्रति कितने निष्ठावान हो गुरु महाराज आपनेअपने गुरु के आदेशों का पालन और भगवान की सेवा के लिए क्या-क्या नहीं किया कितने कष्ट उठाए ।

अपने गुरु के आदेशों का कैसे पालन करना है वह अपने शिष्यों को बता रहे हैं और अपनी सारी सफलताओं का श्रेय अपने गुरु को देते हैं और गुरु महाराज आप कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रचार प्रसार के लिए नए-नए तरीके खोज रहे हैं और अपने शिष्यों को भी इसके लिए प्रेरित कर रहे हैं गुरु महाराज आप कृष्णभावना अमृत संघ के सभी भक्तों के लिए प्रेरणा के स्रोत है आपके दर्शन और वाणी से लोग बड़ी सरलता से कृष्णा भावना अमृत को स्वीकार कर रहे हैं और आप सभी को अपना संग प्रदान करके कृतार्थ कर रहे हैं  अपने गुरु को दिए गए वचनों को पूरा करने के लिए इस कृष्णा भावना अमृत के प्रचार प्रसार में दृढ़ता से लगे हुए हैं लेकिन मैं एक इतना पतित व्यक्ति आपसे क्षमा चाहता हूं कि मैं आपकी कोई सेवा नहीं कर पा रहा और अपनी पुरानी आदतों और माया के चक्कर में इस भौतिक संसार में बार-बार गिरता रहता हूं जबकि गुरु महाराज में बहुत ही पतित हूं लेकिन फिर भी मैं आपकी सेवा करना चाहता हूं आपको प्रसन्न करना चाहता हूं और अपनी स्वाभाविक  स्थिति को प्राप्त करना चाहता हूं ताकि यह पूरा जीवन आपकी सेवा में अर्पण हो और गुरु महाराज मुझ पर आप अपनी कृपा करें ताकि मैं भी आपके आदेशों और निर्दोषों का दृढ़ता से पालन कर सकूं और अपनी भौतिक इच्छाओं को भगवान की सेवा करने की इच्छाओं में बदल सकूं और गुरु महाराज मेरी आपसे बस यही प्रार्थना है कि आप मुझे हमेशा अपने चरणों में जगह दे और मुझे आपकी निष्ठावान भक्तों का संग और सेवा करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त.        

आपका दास
सदा योगी अच्युत दास

Dear Guru Mahārāja, 

Please accept my respectful obeisance unto your lotus feet

I offer my respectful humble obeisance to my dear Guru maharaj lotus feet.
We are very happy to celebrate your 76 th appearance day Guru maharaj. 
 we will sure celebrate your 99 th appearance day in future as well.
feeling very blissful guru maharaj, when your god brothers are glorifying you.i am  so blessed that you are my spiritual father.
I was thinking of krishnas 6 opulence when your god brothers were glorifying you.

You have all these 6 qualities that krishna possess.
 
Quality 1: Krishna is all powerful. my guru maharaj is also powerful in spreading harinama in all over the world. He has thousands of deciples across the globe.

Quality 2: krishna is  all beautiful.
My Guru deva is  also beautiful by his  heart and his beauty is visible when he gives krishna prema to all fallen souls like me.

Quality 3: krishna is all famous.
My guru maharaj where ever he travels, lots of common people are attracted by his devotion and get inspired to take up KC in their life. Ex: nurses, doctors etc.
4: krishna is all knowledgable.
My Guru maharaj knowledge is infinite. at this age of 76, he has acquired many sastric degrees and still  acquiring degree of bhakti sarvabhauma  degree so on.

5: krishna is all wealthy.
My Guru maharaj wealth is distributing more number of srila Prabhupada books, enlighten people with Krishna glories and spread chanting of holy name.
 my guru maharaj is working tirelessly hard in fulfilling his guru desires, but he says he need help from his deciples to fullfill his spiritual master desire. Guru maharaj, i as your deciple willing to help you in your mission. Please give me strength.

 6: krishna is all renounced but my Guru maharaj is also renounced even though suffering with multiple sickness, he is a self realised soul and never conducts himself on bodily platform.

 without any rest he wants to shower  his mercy to every soul.

Krishna empowers his representatives by his powers so That his children can come back to goloka vrindavan 
Back to God head.my guru maharaj is undoubtedly a true representative of lord krishna.

All glories to my dearest beloved Guru maharaj your insignificant  daughter sadanandini keshavi davi dasi.
Pls bless my husband and children, bhakti vriksha members and all our congregation

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,
Dandavat praṇāma.

Guru Mahārāja,
I'm not able to say something about You, because I'm so foolish.
But my wish is this—I want to meet You.

I'm not a devotee, but You are very kind and the savior of the fallen.
Please, Guru Mahārāja, give me Your mercy so I can follow Your and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your spiritual daughter,
Sādhana Upādhyāya

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva! All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

On this most sacred occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we, Sādhu Caitanya Dāsa and Hemasundarī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī, bow down in gratitude and reverence, searching for the right words to express our deep appreciation for you. Yet, no words can truly capture the ocean of mercy that you so tirelessly distribute to all souls like us, regardless of our qualifications.

Guru Mahārāja, your life is the very definition of surrender. From the moment you met Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have dedicated every breath, every ounce of your energy, to fulfilling his mission. Your unwavering commitment to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness has not only shaped ISKCON but has also transformed the lives of countless devotees, including ours.

Despite numerous challenges—whether physical, managerial, or personal—you have never wavered. Your determination is a living example of what it means to serve with full dependence on Guru and Gaurāṅga. Even in the face of severe health struggles, you continue to travel, preach, and guide disciples worldwide, tirelessly ensuring that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision is carried forward. How can we ever begin to repay such boundless mercy?

Guru Mahārāja, you have instilled in us the understanding that service to the spiritual master is the highest blessing. Yet, we know that we are full of faults and shortcomings. Please forgive our offenses, Guru Mahārāja. We pray that you continue to bless and guide us so that we may always remain instruments at your lotus feet, engaged in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions to you.

Your love and dedication to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, the congregational preaching mission, and the welfare of all devotees inspire us to deepen our own commitment to service. Your heart overflows with compassion for every living being, and we are humbled to have received even a small drop of that mercy.

On this sacred day, we reaffirm our commitment to serve your mission more, with the blessings of your divine grace. We continue to pray to Their Lordships for your good health and long life. May we always remain faithful servants, striving to assist in your mission with sincerity, humility, and devotion.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for being the guiding light in our lives.

Your eternally aspiring servants,
Sādhu Caitanya Dāsa and Hemasundarī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī
Tamil BTG (Bhagavad Darisanam) – Sriperumbudur, India

হরে কৃষ্ণ আমার প্রিয় মহারাজ 

আপনার শ্রী চরণ এ আমার স্বশ্রদ্ধ দণ্ডবত প্রণাম 

আপনার ৭৬ তম আবির্ভাব তিথি উপলক্ষে আমি রাধামাধব, শ্রী পঞ্চত্ত্ব, শ্রী প্রহ্লাদ নরসিংহ দেব এর কাছে এই ধরাধামে আপনার দীর্ঘ আয়ু কামনা করি | আমার মতো কপট হৃদয়যুক্ত জীব এর হৃদয় থেকে আপনার মতো পরম বৈষ্ণবের গুণমহিমা কীর্তন করার যোগ্যতা নেই। আমি খুব আশ্চর্যবোধ করি আপনার শরীরের এমন প্রতিকূল অবস্থাতেও আপনি চৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর অভিলাষ পূর্ণ করার জন্য এবং আপনার গুরুদেব শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ এর আদেশ শিরোধার্য করে নিরলস ভাবে প্রচার করছেন। এটা সূচিত করে যে কোন সাধারণ মানুষ এর দ্বারা এমন সম্ভব নয় । আপনি মহাপ্রভুর নিত্য পার্ষদ । আপনি যেন এই ভাবেই বদ্ধ জীব দের প্রতি করুন করুন। আমার মতো অধম জীব এর প্রতি দয়া করুন , যেন আমিও শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ এর এই আন্দোলনে সহায়তা করত পারি । আমাকে কৃপা করুন , আমি যেন এই কৃষ্ণ ভাবনাময় আন্দোলন এর গুরুত্ব গম্ভীর ভাবে হৃদয়ঙ্গম করতে সক্ষম হয় এবং প্রচার করতে পারি।

এই অধম কে কৃপা করুন মহারাজ, হরে কৃষ্ণ।

আপনার দাস সাগর সাউ 

मेरे  प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

मैं परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज जी के  चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करती हूं

गुरु महाराज मैं आपके सामने एक तुच्छ पतित जीवात्मा हूं और आपके अनंत गुण है मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं । आपका अपने गुरु के प्रति समर्पण पर पूरी दुनिया में मिसाल है आपका जीवन धर्म प्रेम और असीम करूणा का प्रतीक है ।आपके जीवन के हर एक छड़ से मुझे प्रेरणा मिलती है! मैं अपने जीवन को आपके सानिध्य में समर्पित करती हूं। गुरु महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु है आपके कृपा से मैं कृष्ण भावनामृत भक्ति में आयी ,आप अपने इस पतित शिष्या पर कृपा बनाये रखना । आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना के साथ आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दण्ड वत प्रणाम। 

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे 
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे 

आपकी तुच्छ दासी 
शैल कुमारी

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Beloved Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

I am not capable of properly glorifying you. While chanting, I listen to your lectures, and they are truly wonderful. You are very kind, compassionate, and joyful.

When I heard that you left your home and so much property for the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, it brought a drastic change in my life. How could one person renounce a luxurious life and willingly embrace difficulties for the service of the Lord? Your example is beyond imagination.

I commit that I will try my best to serve the Vaiṣṇavas.

Please forgive me for the wrong deeds I have committed in my life and grant me shelter under your lotus feet.

Your servant,
Sākṣī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally indebted for the mercy I am receiving from You.
May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva always protect You as He desires, and may I be granted more and more opportunities to serve Your lotus feet and the feet of the Vaiṣṇavas.

Your insignificant and unqualified servant,
Samarpitā Maṅgalā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa and koṭi-koṭi pañcāṅga praṇām, Guru Mahārāja!

I am Sanātanī Prema-devī dāsī from Himachal Pradesh.

I offer my sincere prayers to Lord Jagannātha and Gaura-Nitāi for your good health, Guru Mahārāja, and that your causeless mercy may continue to shower upon devotees all over the world.

Just as a drowning person clings to a straw for support, you, Guru Mahārāja, are that life-saving shelter for me. I had a deep desire to receive dīkṣā from you, and by your divine mercy, I was called to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. Everything was arranged miraculously within just two days!

I desired to render some service there but didn’t know whom to approach or how to begin, as I didn’t know anyone in Māyāpur. In that moment, I simply prayed to you, Guru Mahārāja, saying, “There are 200–300 people here, do you know that I too have come and wish to serve you? I have committed many sins knowingly and unknowingly. Will someone like me ever get a chance to serve you?”

And, dear Guru Mahārāja, you heard my prayer! I was blessed with an opportunity to serve.

From the bottom of my heart, I offer millions of thanks to you, Guru Mahārāja, for being my shelter and guide in life. I pray that you continue to shower your mercy upon everyone, and take all souls into your divine shelter.

Jaya Gurudeva!

Your insignificant servant,
Sanātanī Prema-devī dāsī
Himachal Pradesh

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

May the shelter of your lotus feet always remain upon us so that we may be freed from this material world. May I and my family be able to take initiation as soon as possible.

Your humble servant,
Sanjeev Kumar

Namo om Vishnupadaya Krsna Presthaya Bhuthale Srimathe Jayapataka Swamin Iti Namine !

Namo Acarya Padaya Nitaya Krpa Pradayine Gaura Katha Dhama Daya Nagara Grama Tarine !!

Nama om Vishnupadaya Krsna Presthaya Bhuthale Srimathe Bhaktivedanta Swamin Iti Namine !

Namasthe Sarasvathe Deve Gaura Vani Pracarine Nirvisesa Sunyavadi Pascatya Desa Tarine !!

 

Jai Srila Prabhupada ki jai! Jai Srila Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaj ki Jai!

 

Dear most Guru Maharaj, My Dear Spiritual Father,

I offer my loving respectful obeisance unto You!

 

Today being your auspicious appearance day, I would like to present the following offering, even though I am very much unqualified to do so.

Your glories are unlimited, no one can list them all. Whatever i perceive through my limited perspective also seems unlimited. But I try here to express just a drop of my realization.

Dear Guru Maharaj, In being submissive, surrender and service to Guru you are an exalted example. When i see devotees being specialized in certain aspect of Devotional Service, You are very well trained and is an expert in all aspects of Devotional Service. You have been in the Movement from the time of Srila Prabhupada and are expertly trained by Him. And you have been into all aspects of this movement and have been a Major contributor in moving it forward. Your expertise and decisions are fully based on the expert training of your Spiritual Master Srila Prabhupada. Your continues dedication, service with great level of experience, along with it your seniority in practicing Krsna Consciousness of almost from the beginning of the Movement till this very day. You are UpToDate and is expert in using whatever comes into your disposal to use it in the Service of Krishna.  All these combinations of your experience both in Management, Scriptures, Spiritual Guidance, Contributions and in Everyway it is exemplary, for they are completely in line with the practical and scriptural teachings of Srila Prabhupada and the Previous Acaryas. In Srimad Bhagavatam in the First Canto, the Saunaka Risis mention the qualification of a Bhagavata Devotee, “A disciple who is submissive and pleases the spiritual masters, by their mercy all secrets are revelled to Him.”  Thus I see how all secrets truths about The Supreme Personality of Godhead in Absolute platform are very nicely revealed to you. Thus, you are an Expert Disciple of Srila Prabhupada. My Dear Expert Spiritual Master I offer my loving respectful obeisance at Your Divine Lotus Feet.

I am first of all Indebted to Srila Prabhupada who awarded us with all wealth of transcendence by giving you to us.  I am indebted to the Supreme Lord for I now live in this realm and perspective of Life, where I can witness you, and participate in this glorious festival of devotional service. I am eternally indebted to you as you have accepted me as your disciple even though I am very much unqualified and foolish. Those who are with you in full faith are the most fortunate, as you are expertly guiding us in the execution of Pure unalloyed loving devotional service. In fact, You worship the Pure Devotional Service in your heart and your gem like quality of expertise in Pure devotional service is visible in every nitty gritty details with all of its beautiful twists and turns in every aspect of your life. You are Just Expert in Execution of Pure Unalloyed Loving Devotional Service. My Dear Expert Spiritual Master I offer my loving respectful obeisance at You.

Dear Guru Maharaj, you are so very dear to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Lord Nityananda Prabhu and all their associates. Dear Guru Maharaj, you are very very dear to the entire Acharya Parampara. Those who have faith in you can just see how both the Supreme Lord and Acaryas are just there with you, acknowledging and directing your decisions and actions. Your decisions are fully transcendental and are in line with the Supreme Lord, thus they Manifest auspiciously and beautifully by the favour of the Lord, with its own spontaneous twists and turns.

The foolish gross materialistic people invest all their faith in their intelligence, planning skills and execution abilities, forgetting the only factor of manifestation is the will of the Supreme Lord. When hypocrisy and duplicity take over the stage and when our faith is shaken by such challenges, as an expert Admiral, you strongly encourage and guide us to invest our faith and determination to take shelter of the Glorious Devotional Service of the Supreme Lord. I can practically realize your guidance as based on the instruction of Lord Caitanya to Rupa Goswami

utsāhān niścayād dhairyāt tat-tat-karma-pravartanāt 

saṅga-tyāgāt sato vṛtteḥ ṣaḍbhir bhaktiḥ prasidhyati

These six principles favourable to the execution of pure devotional service: being enthusiastic, endeavouring with confidence, being patient, acting according to regulative principles [such as śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇam – hearing, chanting and remembering Kṛṣṇa], abandoning the association of non-devotees, and following in the footsteps of the previous ācāryas. These six principles undoubtedly assure the complete success of pure devotional service. You are Expert in guiding those who have sincerely taken shelter of you. My Dear Expert Spiritual Master I offer my loving respectful obeisance at Your Divine Lotus Feet.

My dear Guru Maharaj, Sri Navadwip Dham is the Gift of Srimathi Radha Rani to Krishna and Your dear Spiritual Father and Master Srila Prabhupada has handed over this Glorious Gift, for you to develop, and you have done it wonderfully well. Now so many common people visit Mayapur. They are blessed and benefited by all the facilities you have provided. You are paving the way to one and all to take up the glorious devotional Service. The whole world is getting saved by your arrangements. By giving Lord Caitanya by your teachings and book, you are delivering the entire world, just by being in your residence. Your classes on Lord Caitanya are not only delivering one from this material existence, but also provide abundance of Love of Godhead. I remember that for many many years, you speak of Lord Caitanya's pastimes everyday in your Lotus Rooftop, and it is still going on. We are all so fortunate to avail the facilities you have provided to dive into that ocean of pure devotional service, such as Navaweep mandal parikrama which bestows one with the blessings of the 9 process of Devotional Service, Gaura Purnima in the very Appearance place of Lord Caitanya, Shantipur Festival where one can simply get Love of Godhead just by eating, Panihatti Cittadahi utsava where one can realize the association of Guara Nittai and associates, Bhishma Panchaka where one can realize their connection to stalwart Vaisnavas, Nectar of hearing Lord Caitanya's pastime every day in your residence and many more such engagements gives us entry into a new world of Gaura Nittai. You are revealing to the world, such unknown, unheard Nectarian pastimes, festivals and participation into the transcendental world of Gaura Nittai. Thus, You are an expert in distributing Love of Godhead.

Guru Maharaj, one can immediately be transported to transcendental platform, by simply witnessing your wonderful life. It is amazing to see how Supreme Lord works through His Devotee, How Pure Devotee lives with the Supreme Lord and the Parampara, how every action of a pure devotee is Divine and giving pleasure to the Supreme Lord. Thus, every moment with you is a pastime and a festival. We are all fortunate to witness the teachings of Srimad Bhagavatam manifest in front of our eyes in your Personality and Services. When some people due to ignorance seeing your bodily condition may think that this is the end, but we see beautiful beginning of Nectarian Sankirtan Movement of Lord Caitanya unfolding by your personal leadership and guidance. My dear expert Spiritual Master, I am very much indebted to you for letting me witness and participate in this glorious movement of yours. When you are such an Expert Spiritual Master and a Guide how unfortunate it is not to see your expertise. But still, you bestow your mercy on them. Thus, you are expert in handling all sorts of people in various status of consciousness.  My Dear Expert Spiritual Master I offer my loving respectful obeisance at Your Divine Lotus Feet.

My dear Spiritual father I beg to submit myself as Your eternal servant for two reasons. First reason is, I am extremely selfish and greedy, for I want to submerge myself into this ocean of bliss in your association. Just being with you and serving you is a festival by itself. Kindly bestow your eternal association and service. I never would want to separate from your transcendental association. Second reason is that you have opened the door to the Unlimited Treasures of pure unalloyed devotional service to the most unfortunate soul as me. I cannot repay you, for what you have given me. So eternally I am indebted to you. So let me remain in your eternal service.

My Dear Guru Maharaj, on this auspicious and festive occasion of your Divine Appearance Day I beg you to bless me to remain your eternal servant. Let me not commit any offences, which are detrimental to the Devotional Service and Let me not involve in will, thoughts and actions, which will displease you in anyway. Let me eternally perform service at your divine lotus feet favourably and pleasingly.  Kindly bestow this blessing unto me.  I am a fool, kindly Mold me as you want and use me as you will. I don't find any other purpose for my existence other than being such instrument at your Lotus Hands. My Dear EXPERT Spiritual Master, I offer my loving respectful obeisance unto your divine Lotus Feet.

Your eternal servant and spiritual daughter

Shantha Gopi Devi Dasi

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

I offer my most respectful and humble daṇḍavat praṇāmas at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Jagad-Guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to your loving divine grace.

I wish you a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā and pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī for many happy returns of this auspicious day.

Since you entered my life, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, it feels as if Nityānanda Prabhu Himself has appeared in my life.

By your causeless mercy, I received initiation from you in 2024. Your mercy knows no bounds, Guru Mahārāja, because you accepted a fallen disciple like me.

I have heard that in the Age of Kali, Mahāprabhu is the most merciful incarnation. However, you are even more merciful, compassionate, and an ocean of mercy than Mahāprabhu Himself. If you were not here, I would not have known Mahāprabhu, and therefore, you are even more merciful than Mahāprabhu.

Despite my being an unworthy disciple, you have never shown any shortage in showering me with mercy. I have heard that after countless lifetimes, a fortunate soul receives a guru. I do not know what I did in my previous lives to deserve a guru like you.

Thank you very much, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your disciple.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Śrī Narasiṁha Bhagavān that you always remain healthy.

Your dīkṣā disciple,
Śānti Rūpiṇī Kamalā Devī Dāsī
Punjab, Gurdāspur

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें

जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय

पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

गुरु महाराज मैं एक काफी पतित जीव हु और आपके अनंत गुण है मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं लेकिन फिर गुरु गौरग और भगवान कृष्ण की प्रसन्नता के लिए आपका गुणगान करना चाहूंगा मैं इस भौतिक जगत में मिथ्या सुख के लिए मूर्ख की तरह भटक रहा था लेकिन आपकी अहेतुकी की कृपा और आपने निष्ठावान भक्त को मेरे पास भेजा जिन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचाया और आपकी कृपा मेरे जैसे पतित जीव को प्राप्त हुई

आपने पूरे संसार में हरिनाम प्रचार हेतु अपनी स्वास्थ्य की कोई चिंता नहीं की और प्रभुपाद जी के आदेश को पूर्णतः पालन करते हुए अपने नाम के ही समान पूरे विश्व में पताका फहराया आज मायापुर धाम पूरे विश्व के आध्यात्मिक आकर्षण का केंद्र है अपनी इतनी अस्वस्थता के बाबजूद वैष्णव प्रचार में कभी कमी नहीं आईं आप पर कभी माया देवी का प्रभाव नहीं पड़ पाया.

गुरु महाराज मै आपके द्वारा दिए गया कार्य  को पूर्ण रूपेण पूरा नहीं  कर पा रहा हूं और जाने अनजाने में अगर कोई अपराध हो तो आपके चरण कमलों में क्षमा  मांगता हु। आपके चरण कमल में ही आकर अपने दोषों को दूर कर सकता हु कृपया अपना आशीर्वाद दे की हम शुद्ध चेतना से आपकी सेवा कर सके.

गुरु महाराज मै संकल्प लेता हु कि आपके द्वारा दिए गए निर्देश का पालन करूंगा और आपके तथा श्रील प्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए अपना सर्वस्व अर्पण करूंगा.इसके लिए आपके आशीर्वाद और करुणा की ज़रूरत है

आपका तुच्छ दास 
संतुष्ट गोपीनाथ दास 

 

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज 

आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से मुझे इतना बड़ा वैष्णव परिवार मिला ये मेरा सौभाग्य है। मुझे भक्तों के माध्यम से पता चला कि अपने कृष्ण भावनामृत का पश्चिम देशों में प्रचार करने के लिए बहुत ज्यादा त्याग करना पड़ा। श्रीला प्रभुपाद जी भी आपको गौर निताई के अंतरंगा पार्षद मानते थे। इसीलिए आपने अपना सब कुछ त्याग कर के मुझ जैसे बध जीव पर भगवान नित्यानंद की अहेतुकी कृपा प्रदान करने के लिए मायापुर में आए और हमारे पापों का शमन करके दीक्षा प्रदान की।

आपको श्रीला प्रभुपाद का जो भी आदेश प्राप्त हुआ उसको अपने तन्मयता से निभाया। आपका tovp के निर्माण कार्य में अद्भुत योगदान पूरी दुनिया के लिए मिसाल है। आप ने कभी भी प्रभुपाद के पैसे को व्यर्थ नहीं खर्च होने दिया। आपके शरीर पे हुए अघात कभी भी आपके प्रचार कार्य में बाधा नहीं बन सके। यही मेरे लिए सबसे बड़ा प्रेरणा श्रोत है।
मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें । Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your Humble Servant,
Sarabjeet Kaur

Kindly accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

This aspiring soul is deeply grateful to have the association of Vaiṣṇavas, allowing me to take the first steps in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may steadfastly follow the four regulative principles and make sincere advancement on the path of bhakti-mārga. I pray to Kṛṣṇa to always keep you in good health.

Your grateful servant,
Saradhā P.

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज आप के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम।

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे" 

परम पूजनीय गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा के विषय में बताने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है क्योंकि आप अति कृपालु हैं और आपकी कृपा की वजह से ही मुझ जैसे अयोग्य पतितं पतित, अज्ञानी, ढोंगी ,भौतिकता में पड़ा जीवात्मा जिसे अध्यात्म का अ तक नहीं पता था, इस मानव जीवन का उद्देश्य नहीं पता था, भगवान कौन है यह तक नहीं पता था, भक्ति क्या होती है उसके बारे में कुछ नहीं पता था, तो आज जो भी मुझे भक्ति के पर मार्ग प्राप्त हुआ है यह सब आपकी अहैतुकी कृपा है अन्यथा मैं किसी भी दशा में इस कृपा के योग्य नहीं था जैसे भगवान चैतन्य महाप्रभु एवं नित्यानंद प्रभु अपने इस करुणावतार में योग्य अयोग्य की परवाह न करते हुए सभी जीवात्मा पर अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा बरसाते हैं इस प्रकार आपका मुझ पतित पर अहैतुकी कृपा है इसके लिए मैं आपके चरण कमलों में बार-बार दंडवत प्रणाम करता हूं।

मुझ जैसा पतित जीवात्मा जो की इतना सारा कृपा प्राप्त करने के बाद भी भक्ति के क्षेत्र में कुछ भी प्रगति नहीं कर पा रहा है इसके लिए मैं स्वयं दोषी हूं इसके लिए आपके चरण कमल में मेरी क्षमा प्रार्थना है अतः आपके चरण कमल में मेरी यही प्रार्थना है कि मैं आपके दिए हुए दिशा निर्देशों का ठीक ढंग से पालन कर पाऊं तथा प्रभुपाद जी के मिशन में कुछ सहयोग करने योग्य बन पाऊं ऐसा आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें। 

मैं नृसिंह भगवान ,गौर निताई और समस्त गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करता हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे और दीर्घायु हो।।
गुरू महाराज के चरण कमलों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

सरला श्रीराधा देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

I offer my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

Dear Spiritual Master,

I am so insignificant and inefficient to glorify you and your immense contribution to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement.

Śrīla Prabhupāda once said that you are the eternal associate of Gaura-Nitāi. Thus, you have come into this world to bestow the mercy of Nityānanda Prabhu upon fallen souls like us. My Guru Mahārāja, you are so kind and merciful that you have bestowed your mercy upon me through your disciples—His Grace Amṛteśa Kṛṣṇa Prabhu and His Grace Jagannātha Jitendriya Prabhu. They turned my life from animalism to Vaiṣṇavism.

I am so fortunate to have you as my spiritual master. However, I am not as sincere a disciple as I should be. Please bless me so that I may develop a service attitude toward the devotees and your lotus feet, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to this glorious mission.

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat Praṇāma.

Your humble servant,
Saranya Nandasuta Dāsa

Our Most Beloved Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your auspicious 76th Appearance Day!

Prayer for Your Protection

oṁ śrī-kṛṣṇāya namaḥ
so ’haṁ priyasya suhṛdaḥ paradevatāya
līlā-kathās tava nṛsiṁha viriñca-gītāḥ

(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.9.18)

O Kṛṣṇa, You are the protector of all beings, and Your devotees are always under Your care. O Nṛsiṁha, kindly protect Jayapatākā Svāmī Gurudeva’s health and grant him the physical strength to continue serving You and spreading Your glories. May his body and mind remain strong and free from all ailments so that he can continue his mission to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, spreading Your holy name and teachings with vigor and enthusiasm. Guide him in every step, and may his heart remain fixed in Your loving service, bringing the light of Your divine knowledge to all souls. Protect him from all obstacles and empower him to fulfill his divine purpose on this Earth. May he remain dedicated, humble, and faithful to the mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the world.


Verses in Glorification of Guru

vande guru-padadvandvaṁ vāṅ-manāsa-gocharam
śveta-rakta-prabhābhinnaṁ śiva-śakty-ātmakaṁ param

(Verse 90)

I salute the duality of the guru’s feet, transcendental to speech and mind,
distinct from white and red radiance, supremely composed of Śiva and Śakti.

gukāraṁ ca guṇātītaṁ rukāraṁ rūpa-varjitam
guṇātītam arūpaṁ ca yo dadyāt sa guruḥ smṛtaḥ

(Verse 91)

“Gu” is beyond the modes; “ru” is without material form.
The one who bestows that transcendental form is truly the guru.

yajñino 'pi na muktāḥ syur na muktā yoginas tathā
tapasā api na muktā gurutattvāt paraṅmukhāḥ

(Skanda Purāṇa, Uttara-kāṇḍa, Umā-Maheśvara-saṁvāda, Verse 107)

Even those who perform yajña are not liberated, nor the yogīs or ascetics—
if they turn away from the principle of guru, they cannot attain liberation.

Divine Moments That Inspire Us

Dear Gurudeva, remembering stories from your life shared by your disciples continues to uplift us all:

  1. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Reassurance:
    During a difficult time, you had a vivid vision of Śrīla Prabhupāda, who said, “Do not be afraid. I am with you always, and Kṛṣṇa’s mercy will never leave you. Just continue to serve with love, and everything will be alright.”

  2. Coma Recovery in 2001:
    When you fell seriously ill and entered a coma, devotees worldwide united in prayer. In that state, a disciple observed your body glowing with divine light and sensed Śrīla Prabhupāda’s presence. Upon praying, the disciple heard your faint whisper: “Don’t worry. Kṛṣṇa is here, and everything will be fine.”

  3. Vision of Lord Caitanya in Māyāpur:
    While walking alone on the banks of the Gaṅgā, you had a vision of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiling compassionately:
    “You have come to this holy place to spread My name. Do not fear anything. I will always be with you. My blessings are with you, and you will succeed in your mission of spreading the Holy Name.”

These moments reflect the mystical reality of your connection to Kṛṣṇa’s mission and demonstrate the depth of your devotion, humility, and unwavering trust in divine mercy.

A Living Legacy of Compassion

You are affectionately known as the “Gentle Giant”—through your relentless sacrifice, Māyāpur, temple projects, and the worldwide ISKCON family continue to flourish. You’ve engraved your love on the hearts of thousands, guiding us toward self-realization with unshakeable determination.

We remind ourselves daily of your example. Your integrity, purity, and compassion for all—especially the most vulnerable—serve as a blueprint for how we strive to live and serve.

ISKCON Raichur’s Humble Offering

In Raichur, Karnataka, an eco-friendly temple is under construction. Devotees, with their own hands, are making adobe bricks. Preaching through Bhakti-vṛkṣas, book distribution, prasādam seva, go-śālā care, and youth/kids programs is ongoing—though greatly challenged by lack of manpower, resources, and local spiritual awareness.

With blades of grass in our mouths, we humbly beg for your lotus feet to grace ISKCON Raichur with your divine visit.

We offer daily prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmācandra, Gaura-Nitāi, and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, chanting the Dhanvantari mantra, Nṛsiṁha-kavaca, and the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra for your health, strength, and complete success in fulfilling the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

All glories to Your Holiness!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the Vaiṣṇava devotees of the Lord!

Your insignificant eternal servants,
On behalf of the congregation devotees at
ISKCON Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmācandra Mandir,
Kṛṣṇagiri Hills, Āshāpura Road, Raichur, Karnataka, India

Sārathi Śyāma Dāsa
Dīkṣā disciple, October 2011

Namah om vishnua padaya krishna presthaya bhutale 

Srimathe Jayapataka swamin iti namine

Nama acharya padaya nitai kripa pradayine

Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine 

 

Namah om vishnu padaya krishna presthaya bhutale

Srimathe Bhaktivedanta swamin iti namine

Namaste Saaraswate deve gaura vani pracharine

nirvisesha sunyavaadi paschatye desa tarine

 

Dear Guru Maharaj,

 

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. 

All glories to you !

All glories to Srila Prabhupada !

 

It's going to be three years this coming 19th June 2025, since I got initiated by you. Time and again, I realized in these three years that you are the mercy personified. I also realized that how you are showering your mercy upon me, though I am totally unqualified to receive it. I understood that it is causeless. I would like to become a very sincere and dedicated disciple of yours which I am lacking very much. Your inspiration and determination made me to enroll for Bhakti Sastri course but often I loose interest in reading books but I am continuing to purse it. I know you are only empowering me to continue. Inspite of your health condition, you are still travelling and preaching which shows how dedicated you are to serve the instructions of Srila Prabhupada. On this auspicious occasion of your appearance day, I seek your divine blessings for me to constantly engage in service of your holiness so that I can fullfill your instructions and bring more and more souls to Krishna Consciousness. 

 

Your insignifcant Servant,

Sarvananda Acyuta Das

Hare Kṛṣṇa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


To my most worshipable spiritual master,
His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Today, on 08.04.2025—your auspicious appearance day—I am offering my heartfelt gratitude unto your lotus feet, Gurudeva.

Gurudeva, you are an inspiration for all the devotees. Despite your critical health condition, you continuously pray, guide, and care for your disciples, Godbrothers, Godsisters, and others. Bodily disease and severe pain could not stop you from giving divine classes for the deliverance of the people of Kali-yuga.

Apart from that, you also manage so many departments of ISKCON as a prestigious member of the GBC, with a humble service attitude, sincerity, and care. Above all, Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you the spiritual kingdom of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu, to develop.

Guru Mahārāja, you have given your entire life to fulfill the dreams of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas. Now, the world can practically see how Māyāpur—the spiritual headquarters of the entire world—is growing day by day, and how all devotees live there peacefully.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the shining beacon of ISKCON.

It is not possible for me to express my love and devotion unto your lotus feet through words. I want to live my life just by completely surrendering myself unto your lotus feet. After getting initiation from you in 2023, I gained spiritual strength from you. You are my eternal shelter, Gurudeva.

My mother, H.G. Ānandēśvarī Vṛndā Devī Dāsī, and I beg to remain your eternal servants. On your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day, I pray for your good health unto the lotus feet of Narasiṁha Deva, Pañca-tattva, and Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī.

Your most unworthy disciple,
Sarvanandinī Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma to Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. I have absolutely no qualification to exalt you.

All glories to His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja, the tireless servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda and a beacon of Kṛṣṇa consciousness in this world! His life is a living example of pure devotion, selfless service, and boundless compassion, inspiring millions of devotees across the globe.  

From the moment he surrendered at the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda, he dedicated every breath to spreading the mission of Lord Caitanya. His unwavering determination and unshakable faith have established temples, nurtured devotees, and fulfilled Prabhupāda’s dream of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness far and wide.  

Despite immense physical challenges, his indomitable spirit remains unbroken. His heart overflows with love for his disciples and well-wishers, tirelessly guiding them on the path of bhakti. His wisdom, humility, and unrelenting service make him a true spiritual warrior, a lighthouse in the stormy ocean of material existence.  

May his teachings continue to illuminate our hearts, and may we forever remain under the shelter of his merciful guidance.  

All glories to Guru Mahārāja! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!  

Your humble servant,
Sarvapālaka Mādhava dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at Your Divine lotus feet.

All Glories to Your Auspicious Appearance Day.

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim

yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande śrī-gurun dina tāriṇam

paramānanda-mādhavam śrī caitanya īśvaram

As time passes by, your desire to preach and increase the devotees kept on increasing even in midst of various health challenges. You always try to see the well being of your disciples. I feel connected to you by reading messages from Jayapataka Swami App and reading the lecture transcripts. Fortunately I was able to go through most of your lectures from last one year.

Last year I followed Bhishma panchaka as per your instruction and found immense benefit and improved my spiritual life. I tried to follow chaturmas vrata but because of attending various yatras and program on some days failed to follow. I need your blessings in following the instructions given by you. Recently in March I attended Guru Ajna event at Madhurai. The association of senior devotee and Sanyasis brought me closer to mission of Srila Prabhupada. In the end reading Srila Prabhupada books atleast one hour  was stressed. Please bless me in this regard. 

Under guidance of His Grace Radhakrishna Chandra Prabhu I am trying to preach to some youth at my place. As I am very much troubled in mind I beg for your mercy to keep me away from Maya and develop Purity to deliver the message of Lord Krishna Chaitanya. Because of Anarthas for long time I used to have problem of skipping the beads while chanting. I used to chant extra rounds to compensate this. This year by your mercy I overcame it and able to chant properly. Please bless me to remember Krishna always in my heart. Please bless me to remember you always and realize your glories.

Your insignificant unworthy Servant,

Sarvapavana Gaura Nitai das , Mysore, India

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat Praṇāma, Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble prayer.

Jaya Jagat-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Jaya Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, I am not qualified to glorify you, yet I still wish to offer my praises for the pleasure of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Guru Mahārāja, you are so great that you accepted me as your spiritual daughter. I had heard that having a guru in life is essential, but I did not know anything about guru-paramparā. By your mercy, I have received you as my spiritual father.

You even set aside your health to preach and serve the devotees. Guru Mahārāja, please shower your blessings upon me so that I may also strictly follow your orders and instructions.

Guru Mahārāja, my humble request is that you always keep me sheltered at the lotus feet of your divine grace.

Your servant,
Sarvapriyā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि प्रणाम 

 आपको आपके आविर्भाव दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ ।

भगवान से प्राथना करती हूँ की आप स्वस्थ रहें । अपना आशीर्वाद हम सब पर बना रहें । गुरु महाराज आपको कृपा से मैंने अभी नया भक्ति वृक्ष आरम्भ किया है । हम सब सोमवार से शनिवार श्रीमद् भगवतम् पड़ते हैं और रविवार को भगवद्गीता । आप अपनी कृपा बना कर रखें ताकि हम सब भगवतम का अध्यन करते रहें । अभी हाल ही में मैं अपने प्रभु के साथ कुंभ स्नान करके आए हैं । गुरु महाराज प्रभु मंगला आरती करते हैं नाम जप भी करते हैं। बच्चे संध्या आरती मेरे साथ करते हैं । ऋद्धि भगवान के वस्त्र बनाने के मेरी सहायता करती है । इस वर्ष  ऋद्धि की graduation भगवान और आपकी कृपा से हो जाएगी । गुरु महाराज मेरा नाम जप ठीक चल रहा है । कभी कभी सुबह हो जाता है कभी कभी देरी हो जाती है । आप आशीर्वाद दो की मैं अपने नाम जप को और अपने अध्यन को नियमित रूप से करूँ । अभी मैंने iskcon noida से deities worship कोर्स किया है।आप अपना आशीर्वाद मेरे समस्त परिवार और यात्रा के सदस्यों पर बनाये रखें । मेरा मन है की हम सब  वृंदावन और मायापुर जगन्नाथ जी के दर्शन करने साथ में आए । अभी आपके लेक्चर की हिंदी ट्रांसलेशन का सेवा है । आशा करती हूँ आप दुबई जल्दी आयेंगे । आपसे सपरिवार मिलने का मन है ।गुरु महाराज मेरे तीनो बच्चों को आशीर्वाद दे ताकि वो भक्ति मार्ग पर चलें ।

आपकी आध्यात्मिक पुत्री 

शशि मुखी केशवी देवी दासी 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept our most humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Guru Mahārāja, thank you for everything good in my life. I am very fallen and conditioned, and yet You continue to bestow upon me Your blessings and guidance so that I am able to continue my bhakti life. Your greatness is unimaginable. All glories unto You!

In 2021, on the eve of Ratha-yātrā, we were bestowed with our daughter, whom Your Holiness kindly named Hemāṅgī / Haritā. We were able to perform all the saṁskāras to date amidst many challenges with the support of our senior godbrothers, and we are forever grateful to you for giving us such a loving family. However, in none of the saṁskāras, including Annaprāśana, could we get your direct blessings or physical presence. Hence, although we know that being the eternal spiritual master, You are always there with us, still we felt that emptiness.

We decided to perform the Vidyārambha-saṁskāra on Nityānanda Trayodaśī day in Kolkata in 2024, with the blessings of one of our senior godbrother sannyāsīs—His Holiness Bhakti Vijaya Bhagavat Swami—and prepared for the program at Nazrul Mancha with the Gītā Study Course devotees. Upon reaching there, we suddenly got to know that You were coming, and very unexpectedly, all our senior godbrothers helped us reach You. You very mercifully performed the Vidyārambha of my daughter Hemāṅgī on that day. We felt very happy and complete, since it was totally unexpected and You fulfilled our hidden desire so mercifully. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, I am now going through a very challenging phase in my workplace. Never before have I been under so much stress every day, with so little time for myself. I am missing the temple services and other duties I am supposed to offer to ISKCON. This year I was able to complete the Bhakti-vaibhava Module 1 (with the projects and ślokas still left to be submitted), and I am sure that by Your mercy, good times will come. I look forward to regularly serving in the movement, with eagerness to serve more.

Our daughter already seems to be connected to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and we hope that by her strength, we may someday be able to do unflinching bhakti. Please bless me with unwavering faith and a sincere desire to serve the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Please bless me and my good wife, Pṛti Lalitā Devī Dāsī, so that pleasing Your Holiness becomes our life and soul. At this stage of neophyte devotion, it seems a myth, but we pray and beg for Your causeless mercy so that we may please You someday with our services. Please bless us that day comes soon.

Please accept my most humble obeisances once again—also on behalf of my good wife, Pṛti Lalitā Devī Dāsī, and daughter Hemāṅgī.

Your fallen, insignificant servant,
Śāśvata Nimai Dāsa
(Dīkṣā disciple)
Kolkata, India

হরে কৃষ্ণ গুরুমহারাজ!

আপনার শ্রীচরণে সশ্রদ্ধ দণ্ডবৎ প্রণতি জ্ঞাপন করছি। 

আপনার ৭৬ তম শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথি জয়যুক্ত হোক। 

ভগবান শ্রী শ্রী নৃসিংহ দেবের নিকটে আপনার দ্রুত আরোগ্য ও সুস্বাস্থ্য কামনা করে প্রার্থনা করি

শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের নির্দেশ পালন ও সারা বিশ্ব জুড়ে বদ্ধ জীব উদ্ধারে আপনি সদাতৎপর । আপনার গুরুদেবের প্রতি নিষ্ঠা ও প্রতিকূল পরিস্থিতির মধ্যেও কৃষ্ণভাবনাময় থাকার প্রবনতা আমাদের প্রচারকার্যে অনেক অনুপ্রাণিত করে। ভগবান শ্রী নিত্যানন্দ প্রভুর মতো অকাতরে উত্তম অধম নির্বিশেষে সকলকেই কৃপা করে উদ্ধার করছেন। 

আমার মতো অযোগ্য, সদা কামরত অধম পাপীষ্ঠ আপনার কৃপায় ভগবানের সেবায় যুক্ত হওয়ার সুযোগ লাভ করেছে। 
কৃপা করবেন যেন গুরু বৈষ্ণব ও ভগবানের সেবায় যুক্ত থেকে ভক্তি জীবনে এগিয়ে যেতে পারি। হরে কৃষ্ণ!

সত্যরাজ শ্যাম দাস ও সহধর্মিনী চৈতন্য সেবিনী দেবী দাসী

परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

नमाः ओम विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठा भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने,
नामः आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धायं नगर ग्राम तरिणे"

पूज्य गुरुदेव मै आप से मिला नही हूं लेकिन जितना आप के बारे मे अपने शिक्षा गुरु और भक्तो से सुना है वह अकथनीय है मै भवसागर मे पडा हुआ मूर्ख जीव हूं।जब से यह जाना है कि आप हम जैसे पतितों का भी उध्दार कर देते हो तब से हे गुरुदेव  आप की ओर याचना भरी दृष्टि से देख रहा हूं मुझे पूर्ण  विश्वास है कि आप मुझ आरोग्य को अपनी कृपा प्रदान करेंगे ।हे गुरुदेव मै अपने हृदय भाव को पंति बध्द कर रहा हूं इसे स्वीकार कर लेना।

पूर्ण समर्पित जीवन जिनका, गुरुचरणों की सेवा मे।
सानिध्य जिन्हे है प्रभुपाद का, अर्पण छण छण चैतन्य मिशन में।
जगत की माया त्यागी, त्यागा घर संसार। 
मायापुर की भूमि से ढहाया 'माया' का प्रासाद। 
चरितार्थ हुआ है नाम आपका, 'जय' माया पर पाई है।
'पताका' फहराई है हरे कृष्ण की,घर-घर भक्ति छाई है।
पतितों का उध्दार किया, मेघ भक्ति के बरसाए है।
पावन हुए दलित भी, रस भक्ति में जो नहाए है।
मै भी अगृज हूं पतितों  मे, कृपा याचना करता हुं।
दास  स्वीकार करो हे गुरु मुझको, संकल्प आपसे करता हूं।
कृष्ण भक्ति ही लक्ष्य है मेरा,होगा भक्तों का गुणगान। 
हे नरसिंह देव,
चिरंजीव हों गुरु मेरे,भक्तों की भक्ति अडिग रहे।
सनाथ रहे हम गुरु चरणों में, पुष्प भक्ति का खिला रहे।

याचनारथ दासानुदास 
सत्येंद्र प्रकाश तिवारी

जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद  की जय गुरु महाराज श्री जय पताका महाराज की जय 

आपकी  की कृपा से मुझे इतना बड़ा वैष्णव परिवार मिला यह मेरा सौभाग्य है मुझे भक्तों के माध्यम से पता चला कि अपने कृष्णा भावना अमृत का पश्चिम देश में प्रचार करने के लिए बहुत ज्यादा त्याग करना पड़ा  जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद भी आपको गौर निताई के अंतरंग पार्षद मानते थे मेरी ऐसी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं अपनी इस वाणी से आप जैसे शुद्ध भगत का गुणगान कर सकूं कृपा करके इस पतित को क्षमा प्रदान करें इस्कॉन से जुड़ने से पहले में भौतिक जीवन जी रही थी और मेरे जीवन में बहुत संकट आ रहे थे लेकिन इस कौन से जुड़ने के बाद मुझे आध्यात्मिक जीवन मिला और आप जैसे शुद्ध भक्त और प्रामाणिक गुरु का सानिध्य मिला मैं इस लायक नहीं थी मुझे आपके कारण थोड़ा भक्ति करने का पता लगा है यह आपकी आहेतु की कृपा है आप इतने दयालु कृपालु है कि आपने अपने शिष्य यानी परम पूज्य अमृतेश कृष्णा प्रभु जी माध्यम से मुझ पर इतनी दया  बरसाई की उन्होंने मेरे जीवन को पशुता से वैष्णव में बदल दिया कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दे ताकि मैं भक्तों और आपके चरण कमल के प्रति सेवा भाव रख सकूं जिससे मैं इस मिशन में अपना योगदान दे स‌कूं मैं भगवान राधा श्याम सुंदर नरसिंह भगवान गौर निताई और समस्त गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और दीर्घायु हो गुरु महाराज के चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम हरे कृष्णा

आपकी  छोटी सी दासी
सविता कुमारी नंदगांव से हरे कृष्णा

Guru Mahārāja, the Torchbearer of the Holy Name

Guru Mahārāja, you have dedicated your life to the saṅkīrtana movement, ensuring that every town and village receives the holy names of Kṛṣṇa.

You have personally led harināma-saṅkīrtana across South America, China, Africa, the Middle East, and so many places where people had never seen devotees before. You have started major kīrtana festivals, including the World Holy Name Festival, inspiring thousands to chant and dance in ecstasy.

Even after your stroke, when your body did not allow you to sing as before, you still encouraged devotees to chant, to lead kīrtanas, to never stop the movement of Lord Caitanya. Your enthusiasm for kīrtana is so contagious that even young children and elderly devotees become inspired to sing and dance.

Your kīrtanas are not ordinary—they are filled with pure devotion, with the power to melt even the hardest hearts. Guru Mahārāja, your love for the holy name has touched millions of lives, ensuring that Mahāprabhu’s mission continues to spread, unstoppable, like an ocean of mercy.

 

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपा करके मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें 

नमो ओम विष्णु   पादाय कृष्ण
प्रेस्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जय पताका स्वामी इति नामिने
नमो आचार्य पादाय  निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे

सबसे पहले मैं आपको 76  वे जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देती हूं लेकिन मेरी ऐसी कोई योग्यता कहां है आप जैसे शुद्ध आत्मा के बारे में मैं बोल सकूं फिर भी मैं आपके विषय में अमृतेश प्रभु जी और सीनियर भक्तों से जो सुना है और लिखने  है की कोशिश कर रही हूं कोई त्रुटि हो तो क्षमा याचना करती हूं।

मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं ऐसी मेरी योग्यता नहीं है लेकिन जो सुना है मैं वह आप बताना चाहती हूं आप में भगवान कृष्ण जी ने कितने अनंत गुण भर रखे हैं और इतने दयालु हैं आप इतने कष्ट सहकर भी हम जैसे पतित आत्माओं के जीवन को भौतिक संसार के आंतक से बाहर निकल रहे हैं।

गुरु महाराज आपने जिस प्रकार अपने गुरुश्रील  प्रभुपाद की आज्ञा का पालन किया वह वदनीय है अपने जीवन को गुरु महाराज की आज्ञा को समर्पित किया श्रीलप्रभुपाद अपने गुरु की आज्ञा मानकर पश्चात देश को कृष्णा भावना बाधित किया । आपके बलिदान से हम सब कृष्ण भावित हुए आप जैसे प्रमाणिक गुरु के शरण प्रकार हम सब भक्ति का अर्थ समझ पाए हम पर अपना आशीर्वाद बनाए रखना । गुरु महाराज जी में आशीर्वाद देना कि हम अपने भक्ति अच्छे से कर पाए और हम भी नरसिंह देव भगवान राधा माधव से आपके स्वास्थ्य के लिए प्रार्थना करेंगे आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें ।और हम आपके प्रवचन सुन सके ।

आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम

आपकी दासी
सीमा सिम्मी

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!
All glories to you!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga!

We wish you a very happy and auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā!

Our sincere prayers are at the lotus feet of Lord Narasiṁha-deva for your good health.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude for your prayers and blessings upon us. Whatever good has happened to us in our bhakti life is only because of your special mercy, Śrīla Gurudeva.

We offer our indebtedness for all the good fortune created by you for us—even though we are not qualified.

We humbly seek your blessings to be freed from an offensive mentality and to develop pure love of Godhead.

We are eagerly awaiting your association at Guru-ājñā in Madurai.

Please forgive us for any offenses committed at your lotus feet or at the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord.

We humbly beg you to please empower us to become instruments in your hands, to raise our children—Sahiṣṇu and Harinī Kṛṣṇa—in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and to tolerate all reversals in this material world. Please bless us with strong faith, unflinching devotion, and favorable association with devotees that will help us return back home, back to Godhead.

Your spiritual children,
Seṣapati Govinda dāsa
Śrī Rādhe Śrāvaṇī devī dāsī
ISKCON RR Nagar (Bangalore South)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇ
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My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you on your auspicious Appearance Day.

The last Vyāsa-pūjā offering I made to you changed my life. You are a most glorious person in this entire universe. I got married and settled in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. I received initiation three months ago in November. I joined a school and began preaching to children about Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

All this has happened because of your incomparable and unmeasured mercy upon me.

Guru Mahārāja, sometimes I feel I fall back a little in my spiritual life due to the new responsibilities of married life, time constraints, and adjusting to household duties. But I am trying my level best to cope with things around me and trying to become more serious in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Please help me become more serious in my Kṛṣṇa conscious life.

You are a beautiful gem in ISKCON, and after coming to Māyāpur and getting married, my life has been completely transformed. All of this is only due to your mercy.

I pray every day that I should be careful not to commit any Vaiṣṇava aparādha or any other sin. Guru Mahārāja, I am so fortunate to have you as my spiritual master.

Whatever I have now, whatever I owe, and whatever little service I am doing—it is all because of your unlimited mercy upon this unqualified soul. I do not own anything in this world. You are giving me everything, and I shall use everything in your service.

I am your eternal servant.

You are the most beautiful blessing in my life, Guru Mahārāja.

Please help me render service and please you. I want to chant the holy name sincerely and without offense. Only you can save me from this material world.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, give me more strength to continue my Kṛṣṇa consciousness beautifully and sincerely. I beg you for your mercy—without you, I cannot take even one step forward in life.

Please help me, my dear spiritual master.
Please shower your mercy upon this struggling soul so that I may advance spiritually.

All glories to you, Gurudeva, on your auspicious Appearance Day!

Haribol!

Your servant forever,
Saraṇāgata Tulasī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāms unto Guru Mahārāja.

I am not worthy of offering praise to you, but I earnestly seek your shelter. I am looking forward to receiving dīkṣā from you. Although I have not yet had the opportunity to meet you, I deeply desire to do so. I will always strive to walk on the path you illuminate.

By your blessings, my life has transformed. You are my spiritual father. Though I may not be very capable, I will sincerely try to follow your instructions and serve you in whatever way I can.

Your fallen spiritual son,
Śival

Hare Kṛṣṇa

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his great disciples.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my praṇāmas at your lotus feet. I am not even eligible to offer my praṇāmas to you, but I beg you to kindly accept them.

I am a very, very fallen soul—a new devotee. I just want to say: Happy Kṛṣṇa Conscious Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja. I have never had the honor to visit Māyāpur, or any dhāma, nor to meet you in person. But after coming to know your glories, I feel so motivated. Whenever I feel I can't go on, I look to devotees like you and feel immensely blessed that Kṛṣṇa has introduced divine souls like you to a fallen soul like me.

I do not even know how to properly glorify you, but the amount of respect I feel increases incredibly with every little thing I learn about you. I am not even qualified to wish you on your Divine Appearance Day, but still, once again, I humbly offer my heartfelt congratulations on this auspicious occasion. May Śyāma-sundara bless you with a long and healthy life to serve Them.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for coming into our lives and preaching to the whole world. May I be blessed to access more and more videos of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his great disciples like you. I beg your forgiveness if I have written anything inappropriate—please kindly forgive this foolish soul. Please bless me that I may at least one day touch the beautiful soil of any dhāma.

Yours dāsī-anudāsī,
Śivalikā Rāvat
Yamunanagar, Haryana, India

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Dandavat Praṇām, Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

As a new devotee, I have just begun to learn about your glorious service and boundless mercy. Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and your compassion for all souls inspire me deeply. Though I am only beginning my spiritual journey, I feel blessed to know about you and to receive your teachings. I humbly pray for your mercy and guidance in my life so that I may progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve sincerely.

Your mercy knows no bounds, Guru Mahārāja. You have accepted and initiated so many devotees, uplifting fallen souls like me and giving us the opportunity to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Despite our shortcomings, you shower us with kindness and guide us on the path of devotion. Your contributions to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Food for Life mission—ensuring that no one goes hungry and that prasādam reaches thousands—are a true testament to your compassionate heart.

When I first saw your divine CARAṆA PADUKĀ, never did I imagine in my dreams that I would be accepted by you. You are such a great devotee of Bhagavān, and I am simply too fallen. But you are so merciful that you had already accepted this unworthy soul. I felt the weight of my impurities but also the hope that, by your blessings, I could transform my life in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, I want to dedicate myself to serving you in every possible way, to always act in a way that brings you happiness. It is my sincere desire to offer my best efforts in devotional service so that you will be pleased to see my progress.

I also beg for your forgiveness, Guru Mahārāja. I know I have many bad habits and imperfections, but I am committed to working on them every day so that I can become a more sincere and qualified servant. Please bless me so that I may overcome these anarthas and engage in service that truly pleases you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your humble servant,
Shivangi

मेरे आदरणीय गुरु महाराज
आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि कोटि दंडवत परणाम आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से मुझे इतना बड़ा वैष्णव परिवार मिला ये मेरा सौभाग्य है।

श्रील जयपताका स्वामी महाराज के चरणों में भावपूर्ण वंदना

हे गुरुदेव! आपकी अपार कृपा से ही हम इस आध्यात्मिक मार्ग पर आगे बढ़ रहे हैं। आपके दिव्य उपदेशों और प्रेममय संरक्षण ने हमें भक्ति की राह पर चलने की प्रेरणा दी है। आपने हमें यह सिखाया है कि सच्चा जीवन केवल श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति में ही पूर्ण होता है। आपका धैर्य, समर्पण और करुणा हम सभी के लिए एक प्रेरणास्रोत है।

आपकी करुणा अपार है, आपकी विनम्रता अद्वितीय है, और आपकी सेवा भावना असीम है। आपने श्रील प्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए अपने जीवन को समर्पित कर दिया। कठिनाइयाँ चाहे जितनी भी आईं, लेकिन आपने कभी पीछे मुड़कर नहीं देखा। आपकी वाणी में ऐसी शक्ति है जो हृदय को शुद्ध कर देती है और आत्मा को भगवान की ओर आकर्षित कर देती है। आपकी निस्वार्थ सेवा और त्यागमयी प्रवृत्ति हम सभी के लिए अनुकरणीय है।

हे गुरुदेव! हम अज्ञानवश, प्रमादवश अथवा किसी भी प्रकार से जाने-अनजाने में यदि कोई अपराध कर बैठे हों, तो हम आपसे करबद्ध प्रार्थना करते हैं कि हमें क्षमा करें। आपकी शरण में आकर भी यदि हम अपने दोषों को दूर नहीं कर पा रहे हैं, तो कृपया हमें आशीर्वाद दें कि हम शुद्ध हृदय से आपकी सेवा कर सकें।

हे गुरुदेव! मैं संकल्प लेती हूँ कि आपके द्वारा दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करूँगी श्रील प्रभुपाद के मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने में अपना सर्वस्व अर्पण करूँगी। आपकी सेवा को ही अपना परम कर्तव्य समझूँगी और श्रीकृष्ण भक्ति के प्रचार में सदैव तत्पर रहूँगी। मैं आपके आदर्शों का अनुसरण करते हुए, अपने जीवन को कृष्ण-भावनामृत में समर्पित करने का प्रयास करूँगी

आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम!

जय श्रील जयपताका स्वामी महाराज की जय!

हरे कृष्ण।।
शिवानी। (कुसुमांग कृष्ण दास)

Hare Krishna our beloved Guru Maharaj, please accept my most humble obeisances onto your lotus feet. 

All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to you. All glories to your most auspicious appearance day.. 

I still remembered when I started reading Milwaukee to Mayapur and read that your a stranger attacked you on the airport and still your forgave him and was thinking about walfare of your deciples only. 

You're so merciful, that you have accepted me, the most fallen soul as your sheltered deciple. You always take care of every devotee. You always merciful and caring for everyone. I heard in Madhavkant prabhuji that when you got a storke and you admitted to hospital and somebody is dying infront of you, you immediately asked to take BG in and read out aloud. Even in that situation, you were so caring for that person.

Maharaj, you always spread the nector of gaur lila through your evening classes.. even after being so tired you are always ready to take class and give us the nector.. what most inspired me is, be it what time at night but you always read Chaitanya Caritamrita daily.. please bless me that I can at least develope the habit of nice reading daily without a single break.

Our beloved Guru Maharaj, I couldn't express my gratitude towards you in words.. I still remember that when I came to Mayapur and wanted to offer you some offerings and wasn't getting chance to offer. You were so merciful that you sent somebody to take my offerings to you...

I offer my prayers at the lotus feet of Sri Narsimha dev on this most auspicious day.. that he will keep you always healthy.

Guru Maharaj, please bless me that I can take up your instructions of being part of Srila Prabhupada's mission and nicely contribute to it and always be engaged in your service. Please bless me that "I can fly own flight nicely". 

I want to quote few lines from Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur's bhajan..

ami to' durjana ati sada duracar

koti koti janme mor nahiko uddhar

e heno doyalu kebae jagate ache

emata pamare uddhariya la'be kache?

Your humble aspiring servant,

Shivani

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my obeisances.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your 76th appearance day, Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you're following your Guru Mahārāja’s instructions so sincerely. Whatever Śrīla Prabhupāda has given to you, you're giving us. The way you followed each instruction of your spiritual master so sincerely, Mahārāja, is inspiring. Leaving U.S. citizenship, giving so much effort on the Māyāpur project, developing Navadvīpa-dhāma... you've done everything as per your spiritual master's instructions. Śrīla Prabhupāda has given the kingdom of God to you to develop it, and you're sincerely working to give as much as it's possible. The Māyāpur temple is really so beautiful, dear Guru Mahārāja.

You've provided me every resource to be spiritually connected. Due to your causeless mercy, I've got connected to Kṛṣṇa-bandhu. By your mercy, I'm able to connect one classmate to Kṛṣṇa-bandhu and trying to distribute books among some.

On the night of 6th December 2024, you appeared in my dream, dear Guru Mahārāja. That day is so special to me. Thank you for your blessings, thank you for the mercy you shower. Thank you for giving me direction in life.

I'll sincerely pray to Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha-deva for better health of yours so that you can fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions with your whole heart.

Thank you so much.

Your servant,
Shivani Sharma
from Jammu
Kṛṣṇa-bandhu

Hare Kṛṣṇa

My Respectable Gurudeva, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you and your unlimited mercy!

Nitāi Gauraṅga ki jaya! Hari bol!

Gurudeva, I am a very lowly person, unqualified to speak about you. Still, I am making a small attempt to glorify you. I was once completely materialistic, but by your mercy, the seed of bhakti-latā was first revealed in my heart.

I am the cause of all your illness, Gurudeva; I feel responsible for all your troubles.

Yet, in such a condition, you continue preaching the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra all over the world, working as a tireless soldier of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to keep you well so that, by taking shelter at your lotus feet, I may spend my life deeply understanding the love of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

May your Vyāsa-pūjā be victorious!

Your eternal servant,
Śouvik Dāsa
Naihātī, West Bengal, India
The Dāsānudāsa Attitude
From VGSC Channel

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you. All glories to your divine appearance day.

Your glorious appearance in my life has saved me from many dangers and sufferings of this material world. Every day I pray to you to give me strength and courage to overcome obstacles and advance in my spiritual life. I am drowning in a great ocean of suffering, but having faith that your mercy is the greatest ocean of all, I move forward with strength.

I am a very sinful being, with so many anarthas which are haunting me all the time. I am trying my best, but it is impossible to advance without your mercy. My dear master, for the past few months, I have been feeling very lonely and mentally sick without the association of devotees. I know it is because of my faults that I have been put in such a situation, but your mercy is unlimited.

This sinful and shameless dog of yours is deeply regretting and apologizing for all her mistakes and offenses. Kindly put me under the shelter of Your Lotus Feet, where I could get the association of many strong devotees and an abundance of preaching opportunities.

My dear spiritual father, despite many ups and downs in my life, by your mercy I continue my service of preaching to children every week. The children are very enthusiastic and active in listening to the message of Lord Caitanya, and every week they bring their friends and neighbors to these sessions.

With your divine blessings, I would like to expand this service throughout the region, which should include all the schools. All glories to my master (Your Holiness) who has empowered me to take up such a task, hoping that it pleases yourself and the guru-paramparā.

Your spiritual daughter,
Śreyā (Shelter)
Attapur, Hyderabad, India

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaj,

Respected Gurudev, please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

 

On this most auspicious occasion of Vyasa Puja, I offer my sincere gratitude to you for your endless mercy, blessings, and the light you bring into our lives. Though I am still new to Krishna consciousness and just an aspiring soul, it is only by your compassion and guidance that I have begun to walk this sacred path.

 

Your teachings inspire me to strive for purity, sincerity, and service. With folded hands, I pray that you continue to guide me, mold me, and shower your mercy so that I may never deviate from the path of Krishna consciousness and always remain firm in following your instructions.

 

Gurumaharaj, please bless me so that in the near future, I may become qualified and capable of receiving diksha from you. It would be the greatest fortune of my life to be accepted as your disciple and serve you wholeheartedly.

 

Thank you, Gurumaharaj, for everything—for your compassion, your presence, and the spiritual shelter you provide.

 

All glories to you, dear Gurumaharaj!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Dandavat pranam at your lotus feet.

 

Your aspiring servant,

Shreya Dhar 

My dear Mahārāja,

I compose this humble Vyāsa-pūjā offering to Your Holiness with utmost veneration and gratitude. It has been decades since 1968 when you joined ISKCON, yet your glorious contributions to the movement remain invaluable. I have never seen such a powerful and inspiring personality as Your Holiness, who is always on his toes to preach the message of Godhead throughout every town and village—even if that would mean accepting an earthful of inconveniences!

Dear Mahārāja, you have epitomized Śrīman Nityānanda Rāma’s patience, compassion, and mercy potency. You are always eager to deliver every fallen soul in this world—including this most fallen beggar. I offer my gratitude and obeisances to you millions of times!

In fact, in the Godruma Kalpāṭavī, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura writes:

“Whenever and wherever a pure devotee accepts birth, he takes up and continues the pastimes of this marketing of the Holy Name.”
Indeed, you are a pure devotee whose sole objective is to spread the glories of the Holy Names of Kṛṣṇa! A pure devotee like Your Holiness is rare—even among the brahmarṣis!

Dear Śrīla Ācāryapāda, as the days progress in Kali-yuga, there is an incessant increase in disunity, inharmony, quarrels, and hypocrisy. Yet by the tireless efforts and pure devotional potency of Your Holiness, you inspire people to hold on to the boat called ISKCON, which ultimately leads all its passengers to the eternal spiritual kingdom of Kṛṣṇa! The Sārasvata Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Saṅgha is a testimony that you have been instrumental in preserving unity in the Sārasvata Vaiṣṇava lineage—as ordained by Śrīla Prabhupāda! Moreover, your purity and childlike innocence—like Mahārāja Prahlāda—continue to touch the hearts of many.

Dear Mahārāja, I never had the good fortune to behold Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vapu-form with my eyes. Yet, when I see you—when I see you preaching despite such severe health concerns—it appears to me ever more strongly that you are none other than the preaching potency of Śrīla Prabhupāda personified, whose spirit cannot be checked by any material impediment! Whenever I face tribulations in life and devotional service, I draw inspiration from your service attitude, which gives me immense strength and forbearance. Dear Mahārāja, you truly live to serve and serve to live! All glories to you!

Recently, your scintillating contributions to the world garnered you the ‘Hindu Ratna Award,’ and I take this opportunity to offer my humble congratulations. On this most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā of our dearest Ācāryapāda, I beg to offer my obeisances at your lotus feet. I consider myself wholly unfit to compose words of appreciation for Your Holiness. Your glories are infinite. I pray to you for kind compassion, mercy, and blessings.

Your Vyāsa-pūjā day is a day of rejoicing for fallen souls like me, and I sincerely desire to attain a drop of your causeless mercy, which alone can make my devotional life eternally perfect.

Praying and begging to be helpful in your mission, I remain,
Your most infructuous servant forever,
Srideep

हरे कृष्ण दण्डवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया करके मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें 

पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

गुरु महाराज मैं एक तुच्छ पतित जीव हूं मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं, आपमें अन्नत गुण हैं। आप करुणा में और दयालु है। आप इतने कष्ट सहकर भी हम जैसे पतित जीवन को भौतिक संसार के अंधकार से बाहर निकल रहे हैं। लेकिन फिर भी गुरु गौरांग के प्रसन्नता के लिए और अपनी शुद्धिकरण के लिए मैं आपका गुणगान करना चाहूंगी।

मैं एक बहुत ही कुछ पतित की थी जो इस भौतिक संसार के अज्ञान के अंधकार में भटक रही थी और क्षणिक सुख के पीछे पागलों की तरह दौड़ रही थी।जीवन का लक्ष्य क्या है, कुछ पता ही नहीं था। मैं बहुत परेशान हो चुकी थी, इस भौतिक संसार के अहंकार में फंसकर और मुझे कोई रास्ता नजर नहीं आ रहा था। लेकिन गुरु महाराज आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से आपने अपने निष्ठावान शिष्यों को मेरे पास भेजा जिन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचा और आपने मुझ पर अपनी अहेतुकी कृपा दिखलाई और अपने चरण कमल का आश्रय प्रदान किया। मुझे भगवान के भक्तिमय सेवा के माध्यम से एक दिव्य आनंदमय जीवन प्रदान किया। वास्तव में मैं इसके लिए योग्य नहीं थी। लेकिन गुरु महाराज इतने दयालु है कि वह कभी भी ऐसे व्यक्ति को मना नहीं करते जो कृष्ण की सेवा करने के लिए उत्सुक हो मेरी दीक्षा के लिए शिक्षा गुरु अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रभुजी के दिल से शुक्रगुजार हूं। मैंने आप जैसे प्रामाणिक गुरु से दीक्षा लेने का कभी सपना भी नहीं लिया था।
हमारे गुरु महाराज इतने दयालु और इतने करूणामय है इतने मेहनती हैं कि जब श्रील प्रभुपाद ने उन्हें मायापुर धाम को संभालने के लिए कहा तो उन्होंने इसे स्वीकार कर लिया। उस समय जब आर्थिक संकट था, हमारे गुरु महाराज ने खुद को कृषि कार्यों में शामिल कर लिया और उन्होंने स्थानीय समुदाय को आधुनिक उपकरणों उसके खेती करना सिखाया। उन्होंने स्थानीय समुदाय से बंगाली भाषा सीखी और गुरु महाराज ने लोगों को कृष्ण भावना मृत आंदोलन में शामिल होने के लिए प्रेरित भी किया।
गुरु महाराज ने अपने गुरु के सपनों को साकार करने के लिए अपने आप को समर्पित कर दिया और आज भी गुरु महाराज दीक्षा देने एवं अन्य कार्यों के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं। 

गुरु महाराज न्यूज़ पतित पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखना मुझे कहानी अनजाने में बहुत अपराध होते हैं लेकिन उसके लिए मैं क्षमा मांगती हूं 

गुरु महाराज आप इस पतित आत्मा का सही ज्ञान और मार्गदर्शन करते रहना। गुरु महाराज मैं बहुत भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं क्योंकि आप स्वयं शारीरिक कष्ट सहते हुए भी मुझे जैसे बद्ध जीव का उद्धार करने के लिए इस धराधाम में है।

गुरु महाराज आपकी दया और कृपया मेरे ऊपर ऐसे ही बनाए रखिये।

गुरु महाराज मेरी आपसे यही प्रार्थना है कि आप मुझे हमेशा अपने चरण कमल के आश्रय आश्रम में रखें और मुझे आपका और आपके निष्ठावान भक्तों का संग हमेशा मिलता रहें और उनकी सेवा करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हो। 

मैं श्रीभगवान् राधा श्याम सुंदर, नरसिंह भगवान्, गोर- निताई और समस्त वैष्णव गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और दीर्घायु हो, गुरु महाराज के चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम।

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे हरे रामा हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे।

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
सिद्धि रूपा गौरांगी देवी दासी 

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

Greetings for your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

I am not qualified to write a Vyāsa-pūjā offering, but for my own purification, I’m writing this.
I moved from Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa (Middle East) to Hyderabad, India last year in May, due to my husband’s job.

In Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa, I used to serve in kids’ classes—arranging classes, preparing bhoga...
Please give me those sevas here also. Only ācāra is happening—there is no pracāra in my case. Please help me.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me and my family.
We have a new member in our family—Nitin (my daughter’s husband).
Please bless him and all my family members to remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and to serve you in preaching.

Your spiritual daughter,
Śiromaṇi Nandāraṇī Devī Dāsī
Śrīnivāsa Mādhava Dāsa
Śreyā – Nitin, Śrī Kṛṣṇa & Śrī Śrāvya

हरे कृष्णा दंडवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज

जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय 

परम पूजनीय गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा के विषय में बताने की मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है क्योंकि आप अति कृपालु हैं ।एक बार गुरु महाराज ने हमें श्रील प्रभुपाद के बारे में एक कहानी सुनाई। श्रील प्रभुपाद कमरे में थे और अचानक उन्होंने जोर से सोचना शुरू कर दिया, "मुझे नहीं लगता कि मैं अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन में सफल हो पाऊंगा क्योंकि मैंने इतनी सारी किताबें प्रकाशित की हैं। न ही इसलिए कि मैं हर दिन अपनी परिक्रमा करता हूं, न ही इसलिए कि मैंने इतने सारे मंदिर खोले हैं। ये सब बस मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु को खुश करने के लिए है और उनकी दया से मैं पूर्णता प्राप्त कर पाऊंगा।"

केवल गुरु की कृपा से ही कृष्ण का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता है। गुरु की कृपा के बिना कोई उन्नति नहीं कर सकता। इसलिए कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दें गुरु महाराज ताकि मैं आपकी सेवा कर सकूँ।

मैं आपके चरण कमलों में बार-बार दंडवत प्रणाम करती हूं।

मैं नृसिंह भगवान ,गौर निताई और समस्त गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे।।
गुरू महाराज के चरण कमलों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

आपकी तुच्छ दासी 
सीता सुशीला देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Gurumahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet, dear Gurudeva.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva, on the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


On your Vyāsa-pūjā, I would like to offer you my humble homage. You have blessed me with your association and picked me up from the pool of materially conditioned life. You showered upon me the mercy of Gaurāṅga by initiating me with harināma and gave real meaning to life. But for your mercy, I would be rotting in this material world in the cycle of birth and death.

Thank you so very much, dear Gurumahārāja, for accepting me as your disciple, and also for giving meaningful direction to this human form of life. All glories to you, Gurumahārāja, for giving your personalized blessings on every birthday. Glorious is your audārya and affection towards your disciples. All glories to you, dear Gurudeva, for your guru-niṣṭhā in spite of your illness. All glories to you for being the Victory Flag, radar to the ship, and engine to the train of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Gurumahārāja, your daily Facebook/YouTube classes on Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta are so wonderful that it makes us feel we are witnessing all of Lord Caitanya's pastimes live. Even your Saturday Bhāgavatam classes from Śrīdhāma Māyāpur are so nectarean.

As per your instructions, I am able to follow the regulative principles and chant the prescribed rounds of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. I was also able to successfully complete the Bhakti-śāstrī and Bhakti-vaibhava courses, and now I am pursuing Bhakti-vedānta with your blessings. Whenever and wherever there is an opportunity given by Lord Caitanya, I am able to perform śāstra-dāna. I also organize small home programs on occasions like Tulasī-vivāha, Janmāṣṭamī, and Govardhana Pūjā, so that at least one round of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra is chanted.

If your divine self and Kṛṣṇa so desire, I would like to take brāhmaṇical initiation from your divine self.

We humbly and sincerely pray to Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to keep you healthy for many more years to come, so that Your Holiness can serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, and we insignificant disciples can serve Your Holiness and His Divine Grace in every way possible.

Patita-pāvana Gurumahārāja kī jaya!

Your insignificant disciple,
Sītārūpā Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Daṇḍavat praṇāma.

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to You!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Guru Mahārāja, you are my protector.

I have learned from you that in every situation, your only desire is the happiness of Guru and Kṛṣṇa. No matter how much pain you endure, you always say that you want the happiness of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa. From you, I have realized that external circumstances are merely at the physical level, but our true, eternal happiness lies in the happiness of Kṛṣṇa and Guru.

Guru Mahārāja, in life, there are difficulties and problems that no one else may understand or resolve. But just by praying to you and expressing them to you, they are miraculously solved. The love and mercy I have received from you is something I have never experienced anywhere else.

Through your ācāra (conduct), words, and even your glance, you transform the lives of countless devotees. You are undoubtedly an intimate associate of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Please bless me so that I may:

  • Serve devotees to my full capacity.

  • Properly represent ISKCON.

  • Follow the four regulative principles and chant sixteen rounds steadily.

  • Study Śrīla Prabhupāda’s scriptures deeply.

  • Spread the nectar of Kṛṣṇa consciousness in every situation.

  • Serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda while always remembering Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Please accept me as your disciple for life after life.

Your sheltered disciple and daughter,
Smṛti Singh

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

All glories to your auspicious appearance day, dear Guru Mahārāja.

I feel very grateful to be your sheltered disciple. Your mercy, knowledge, and guidance have given me a new life. Your dedication and selfless service to propagate Kṛṣṇa conscious principles are truly inspirational.

Because of your greatness and spiritual wisdom, many people from across the globe feel blessed to associate with you. I am personally inspired by your selfless service and full surrender to Kṛṣṇa.

I am deeply grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to walk on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your insignificant daughter,
Sneha Latā

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

All glories to you on your auspicious Appearance Day.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, your level of compassion and mercy for all living entities cannot be measured by any material means... it is unparalleled and unlimited mercy!! Even amidst so many physical challenges, you never ever compromise with your sādhana, nor with your duties and sevā. This inspires me a lot. Honestly speaking, you are the only one who always inspires and motivates me to take to bhakti and join ISKCON.

The love that you have for Mahāprabhu’s dhāma, Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma, for Mahāprabhu Pañca-tattva, Rādhā-Mādhava, Nṛsiṁhadeva—it is inexpressible, an unparalleled love. I love this so much about you.

Guru Mahārāja, on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I beg at your lotus feet again and again, only for your mercy and blessings. Please bless us, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may also be able to develop such deep love for Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, and for the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, as you have so much love, care, and determination for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. I beg you—please pour some Gaurā-prema into my heart also. May I be able to develop love and surrender unto Mahāprabhu's lotus feet, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lotus feet, and at your lotus feet.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may be able to help you fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires and instructions. May I also be able to contribute something in this divine mission.

Guru Mahārāja, please allow me to serve you always. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may be able to serve Mahāprabhu’s mission, follow our ācāryas’ instructions, and serve in Mahāprabhu’s dhāma.

I have no qualification, nor the strength of sādhana, nor the power of my bhakti to properly glorify you on this auspicious day. But still, just like when a small child speaks in front of his father and mother in his childish tone—even if he speaks wrongly or misspells words—still, the parents like to hear it. In the same way, you are my spiritual father and I am your daughter. So I have placed my heart in front of you in this form of words. Please forgive me for any mistakes.

Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī Māyāpur-candra kī jaya!
Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva kī jaya!
Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva–Prahlāda Mahārāja kī jaya!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

Your sheltered spiritual daughter,
Sneha Maity (Mumbai)

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Śrī Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering 2025

Snigdhā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī
(New Delhi/Haryana)


Hare Kṛṣṇa, beloved Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Holiness!

We, the conditioned souls of Kali-yuga, are the most blessed to be observing your 76th divine Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahāmahotsava. The great ascetics, jñānīs and yogīs try very hard for spiritual perfection. However, the pinnacle of spiritual perfection is pure devotional service, and the most confidential essence of it is guru-bhakti. Thus, in all ages, the highest principle is to take shelter of an eternal associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and render service unto Him. How great must the efforts, good fortune, and qualification be to achieve such a blessing!

However, as a true and highly empowered representative of Lord Nityānanda, you have both bestowed that great good fortune upon us and continue to keep us going in the service of the Lord.

Your vision for furthering Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission is inconceivable. To develop congregations and bring up the next generation of ISKCON devotees, you have shed gallons and gallons of blood. By taking our karma, disregarding our disqualification, you accepted us. Because of your daily prayers to Their Lordships for your disciples, we are surviving in spiritual life. Whatever we are able to do—even the smallest act of just going before the Deities and paying Them obeisances—is possible only because you are watching our back.

Lord Kṛṣṇa says in the Bhagavad-gītā, “I am the ability in man,” and when He left, the great warrior Arjuna could not even fight off the aborigines. This was to show that all capability comes from Kṛṣṇa. Similarly, all ability of a disciple comes from Śrī Guru. We would be atheists if not for your constant blessings. We would be materialists if not for your forgiveness and magnanimity.

You are so lovable, Guru Mahārāja. There is a special affection that everyone has for you. Just like Kṛṣṇa has a personal relationship with every devotee, despite thousands of disciples, you maintain and protect everyone personally. Your mercy potency is unlimited because you are a completely surrendered disciple. Guru-tattva is very heavy, and only a heavyweight of Lord Caitanya can bear it. To find one is so rare, and to be initiated by one is even rarer.

We hear how Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, a ray of Lord Viṣṇu, had to approach Śrīla Gaurakiṣora Dāsa Bābājī Mahārāja seventeen times for initiation! What chance do we stand! And yet, you never reject us. There could be no greater blessing in the entirety of the Lord’s creation than to be under the ānugatya of such a Gaura-dhana-jana.

In your recent classes, you are discussing showers and streams of prema from Śrī Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta and constantly mentioning that you want us to rise to bhāva and then prema. You have such a broad, exalted, accommodative, and far-reaching vision for us, Kali-yuga’s nitya-baddhas. We (and I speak for myself) could never have thought so high, and yet you make the highest object so accessible. And I have firm faith that by your absolute mercy, all miracles are possible.

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

paramānanda-mādhavaṁ śrī-caitanya-īśvaram

— is the motto of our lives, all thanks to you.

On this most munificent day in our lives, I seek forgiveness for my offences, and protection from committing fresh offences—from my own ignorance, and from falling into māyā, dear Gurudeva, just as you have taught us. I pray that I may always be enthusiastically, determinedly, and patiently engaged in your service as a humble instrument, giving up service of the material energy.

May your glories ever resound in the three worlds, my most glorious master!

With warm regards and sincere affection,
Your unworthy daughter,
Snigdhā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī
(New Delhi/Haryana)

Guru Mahārāja, the Lion-like Leader of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Mission

Guru Mahārāja, your leadership is unlike anything the world has seen. You are not just a visionary—you are a fearless warrior, taking on the most difficult responsibilities to ensure that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement spreads across the world.

When Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted Māyāpur Dhāma to be developed, who did he trust? He trusted you, Guru Mahārāja. When Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted the GBC (Governing Body Commission) to lead ISKCON, who did he appoint? He appointed you, at the young age of twenty-two. When the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) faced immense obstacles, who stood strong, ensuring that the project moved forward? It was you, Guru Mahārāja.

Many doubted whether the TOVP could ever be completed. Many said it was too ambitious, too difficult, too expensive. But you never doubted Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision. You traveled tirelessly, fundraising, preaching, and inspiring devotees across the world to support this historic temple. Today, as the TOVP nears completion, it stands as a testament to your unwavering determination, proving that when a pure devotee is committed to their Guru’s mission, nothing is impossible.

Despite these massive responsibilities, you never distance yourself from devotees. You still take time to personally inspire temple presidents, congregation leaders, and even the simplest devotees, ensuring that everyone feels connected to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

You have truly exemplified the meaning of a spiritual master—one who dispels darkness and destroys ignorance. I did not know you earlier, but ever since I have heard and read about you, I have come to understand the importance of a guru and why a guru is necessary in one's spiritual life.

You always shower your grace and compassion upon everyone without discrimination, whether in a jail, hospital, college, or even another country. The 'Food for Life' initiative started by you continues to serve humanity to this day.

You have always followed the orders of your Guru, whether it be the construction of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, distributing books, or making disciples. I deeply admire your precious teaching"Always expect the unexpected." By practicing this in my life, I learn to embrace Kṛṣṇa's will with faith.

Guru Mahārāja, you have followed the teachings of Lord Nityānanda, whose compassion reaches even the weakest of souls. Śrīla Prabhupāda glorified you as "the Victory Flag of Kṛṣṇa," and you have proven that illness is not a hindrance in devotion. Nothing can stop you, as you are unstoppable in your true devotion.

Please bless me so that I may give up all my bad habits and keep the promises I made to you throughout my life.

Your servant,
Somya Rāwal

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Your appearance day.

On the occasion of the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I have tried to write a small poem for You.
Please accept it and bless me so that I can serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Our Gurudeva Jayapatākā

Gurumahārāja, the ultimate spiritual warrior,
Every aspect of his life is truly glorious.

His blue eyes are the ocean of mercy,
Which, with one glance, can wash many sins easily.

His presence makes the environment beloved,
And every miracle of Him makes all the devotees stunned.

He is known as the eternal associate of Caitanya Mahāprabhu,
Mellows of divine glories from His mouth make all of us allure.

He has a lotus face with a lotus smile,
And His every action is truly divine.

He knows every action of His devotee,
Which encourages them to become serious in bhakti.

We are fortunate to have His darśana and association,
Have faith in Him—you will surely be uplifted in devotion.

Your insignificant servant,
Soni Kaushik

मेरे प्यारे गुरुदेव आपके चरणों में मेरा दंडवत प्रणाम स्वीकार करें,

गुरुदेव सच्ची बोलूं तो मुझे अभी एक महीना ही हुआ है इस्कॉन से जुड़े। मैं कभी आपसे मिली भी नहीं।आपको कभी देखा भी नहीं।लेकिन इस्कॉन से जुड़ने के बाद पता चल रहा है आपकी महिमा,श्रीला प्रभुपाद जी की महिमा सुनी तो पता चला की इस एक महीने में मेरे जीवन में जो शुभ बदलाव आया है वो आपकी ही कृपा है। 

गुरुदेव वैसे तो मैं इस लायक नहीं की आपकी महिमा का गुणगान कर सकूं लेकिन क्या करूं जो शुभ बदलाव मेरे जीवन में मेरे आसपास की दुनियां में मुझे दिख रहे हैं तो कैसे गुणगान ना करूं आपका। हमें जीने का सही तरीका सिखाया है। हमें जीवन के सही उद्देश्य और स्पष्टता से भर दिया है। मेरे प्यारे गुरुदेव मै हमेशा आपकी शिक्षाओं,आपके प्रेम और आपकी करुणा और दिव्य उपस्तिथि  तथा आपने मुझे आपकी कृपा योग्य समझा इसके लिए मैं सदैव आपके चरणों में नतमस्तक रहूंगी

मैं अपने मन ,कर्म और वाणी से सदैव आपके दिखाए रास्ते पर चलूंगी, सच्ची बोलूं गुरुदे, मुझे अब ऐसा लगता है जैसे मेरे चारों तरफ एक कवच है जो मुझे हमेशा इस कलयुग के प्रभाव से सुरक्षित कर दिया है, गुरुदेव आपकी करुणा और कृपा के बारे में जितना बोलूं कम है, गुरुदेव मै शपथ लेती हूं मैं हमेशा आपके दिखाए रास्ते पर चलूंगी और हमेशा कृष्ण भावना आंदोलन का प्रचार करूंगी।

मेरे गुरुदेव मै नारसिंह देव से यही प्रार्थना करती ही की आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें 
आपकी बेटी आपकी शिष्य सोनिया,
Sonia Malhotra

Dear Spiritual Master,

Please accept my respectful and heartfelt obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto You!
All glories to Your mercy!
All glories to Your auspicious appearance day!

My dear Gurudeva, Your glories are infinite. I feel unqualified to glorify You.

You are the representative of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and the carrier of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu’s mercy. I am the most fallen in this world. Only by Your mercy have You given me Your divine shelter. You are trying to save me in so many ways, but I am such a fool that I can’t help You in any regard. I am committing many offenses at Your lotus feet regularly. I can’t follow Your divine instructions because of my ignorance. In spite of all this, You are showering Your mercy and showing me the path all the time.

I may not have enough sukṛti—that I haven’t gotten the opportunity to have Your darśana physically yet.

My dear father, on this journey of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, I am trapped by lust, anger, greed, and other bad qualities. They have tied me down with the weight of my past mistakes, and I feel powerless against them. Caught in their grip, I am struggling and suffering. In this helpless state, I call out to You for protection.

Oh Guru Mahārāja, my heart is full of selfish desires, my mind is deceitful, and my senses are uncontrolled. Yet, even in this troubled state, I fail to seek refuge at Your divine lotus feet, which alone can fulfill all desires.

My dear spiritual father, please bless this foolish daughter of Yours so that I may always remain at Your lotus feet, serve You sincerely, and carry forward Your mission with dedication. May I never become a burden, but rather a worthy disciple—striving to make You happy with every step I take.

I humbly pray for Your blessings and forgiveness for all the offenses I have committed, knowingly and unknowingly.

Your unworthy, insignificant servant,
Sonu (sheltered)
Chandigarh, India

Venerable Śrī Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

I am your very insignificant servant.

Guru Mahārāja, I could not attend your Vyāsa-pūjā today with the devotees at Śrī Māyāpur due to certain reasons.

Once, you kindly gave me darśana in a dream and initiated me with brāhmaṇa-dīkṣā. But I was so foolish that I could not recognize your mercy. I considered taking initiation from another Mahārāja of our Gauḍīya sampradāya. Still, Guru Mahārāja, by your unending compassion, you sent me a dear friend—Kṛṣṇa Keśarī—who always guides me on phone calls.

Talking to him, I realized the depth of my mistakes. And from that very moment, I resolved that you are my eternal Guru Mahārāja and that I would accept initiation from you alone.

Guru Mahārāja, I feel I am not yet qualified to be initiated by you. Whenever I see other devotees, I feel they are so much more senior and worthy, and I am not even fit to touch the dust of their feet. I see within myself no real qualities of a devotee. My heart is still attached to sense gratification, and I sincerely lament over this fallen condition.

Still, Guru Mahārāja, just as a mother forgives her child even after countless offenses, I beg for your forgiveness. You are my mother. You are my father. Please forgive all my offenses and again come into my dreams, instructing me clearly that I should accept dīkṣā from you.

I will do my utmost to become your worthy disciple. With whatever devotion I possess, I desire to serve you always.

Guru Mahārāja, I do not know how to properly glorify you. I know that many advanced devotees will write beautiful offerings, pouring their hearts out. I am not even equal to the dust of their feet. I am so ignorant and fallen that I cannot write proper glorification. So, please forgive me for all my faults and shortcomings in this offering.

I am your insignificant servant,
Soumyadīpa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.


O my dearmost Śrīla Gurudeva,

All glories to your divine Vyāsa-pūjā today. I offer my respectful and prostrated obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet.

I truly feel extremely fortunate to be your disciple, although I possess not even a single good quality. Yet Your Holiness is so merciful to have accepted me as your disciple. You have overlooked my mistakes and aparādhas (offenses) and instead granted me your causeless divine mercy.

This humble offering is not only from me, but from my entire family—your disciples:

  • My father – Madanmohan Gopāla dāsa

  • My mother – Komal Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

  • My husband – Rādhananda dāsa

  • My children – Yadunandana and Vaiṣṇavī

Śrīla Gurudeva, we all thank you from the core of our hearts for always protecting us through your morning and evening classes. They help us to remain balanced in this bewildering material world. Please bless us to chant more sincerely and to follow the regulative principles with full determination.

We pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health. We also pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Pañca-tattva to fulfill all your divine desires in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and we pray that we may somehow be allowed to assist you—in any small way—in that service.

Dear Gurudeva, please forgive me for always being greedy for your mercy—but that is our only hope to escape this material world and return to the shelter of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.

Again and again, we beg you to always keep us under your shelter and grant your causeless mercy upon me and my family.


Your unworthy servant,
Śrīgauraṅgapriyā Devī Dāsī
Pune, Maharashtra

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, Gurudev,

My dear Spiritual Father, Happy Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON.

All glories to His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja, my Spiritual Father.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣhṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept our dāṇḍavat-kotī-kotī praṇām unto our Gurudev and Spiritual Master.

We would like to express our sincere respects and gratitude to our beloved Guru Mahārāja on the special occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā. On this very auspicious occasion of Your divine appearance day, I take special pleasure in offering this humble homage, as a tiny attempt to glorify You.

On the occasion of Your 76th appearance day, we first beg Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to please restore our Spiritual Father’s health to normal.

By the mercy of Guru Mahārāja and Kṛṣṇa, my life is going on in Kṛṣṇa's service. Currently, I have rented a local shop and am selling grocery items. Please bless us to succeed in this business.

We offer our humble obeisances and dāṇḍavat praṇām on this auspicious day of Your appearance and pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣhṇa to grant Guru Mahārāja a long life, so that he may continue to inspire thousands and thousands of fallen souls to embrace the wonderful life of Kṛṣhṇa consciousness.

All glories to our Spiritual Father, Master, and Gurudev.

Your obedient disciple,
Dāsa-anudāsa,
Srikrishna Sreekanth Das (Dīkṣā)

My dearmost merciful Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, with your permission, may I attempt at least a small fraction of the impossible—to express in words the gratitude I feel in my heart for having the good fortune of being your disciple.

I have the most merciful spiritual master, the most merciful ācārya, and thanks to your giving me dīkṣā, I am connected to the most merciful sampradāya of the most merciful Lord!

This time when I visited Śrī Māyāpur Dhām, I saw how you so expertly keep up with so many services and responsibilities despite having to go for dialysis thrice a week. You teach by your own example how we should strive to fulfill the instructions of Guru, no matter how many challenges and hindrances may come up. No stumbling block can deter you. Indeed, you are a living example of how we should never give up.

Every single time I have the good fortune of being in the same geographical location as you and am able to have your personal association, my belief in my good fortune only grows stronger and stronger.

Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, for all your mercy and inspiration.

Please engage me in your service, even life after life after life.

Please forgive me for any offenses I may have committed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Your eternal servant,
Śrī Nāma Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Maharaj. Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to Gauranga. All glories to your services to Srila Prabhupada and Guru Parampara.

Guru Maharaj today is your Vyas puja and today I am writing my homage to you. kindly forgive me but somehow or other I could not write before this day. Guru Maharaj, you have been a source of inspiration for many disciples and well-wishers and I am one of those who feel greatly indebted to your mercy that I want to dedicate myself completely to your mission of serving Srila Prabhupada. 

Guru Maharaj, I have been meditating on your instruction about preaching to the people who are coming to Mayapur in thousands. And by your mercy Guru Maharaj I got some practical and useful ideas to engage the mass of people in chanting, buying and reading Srila Prabhupada books. Guru Maharaj kindly give your blessings to that these ideas can be executed into practical services. Guru Maharaj in my childhood I used to hear that "this guy is becoming so successful he must have gotten some Guru Mantra". People in general use this phrase but now I could understand how true it that. In any field whether material or spiritual Guru's blessings can turn iron into gold. My life has been a practical demonstration to this truth. I was rotting in the west and suddenly I got your mercy and thus my boat got a caption to sail over smoothly. Guru Maharaj I could feel your mercy in my daily activities. whenever I am in difficulty while teaching or at home or in any circumstances, I call for your help and immediately I feel rescued. Thank you, Guru Maharaj, for taking care of me. Guru Maharaj the project I am planning to embark upon requires a lot of blessings as it may not get executed at all and ideas may remain ideas only. I am thinking Krishna's Maya potency is very strong and I may fail in the test. Guru Maharaj if so, pleases you and Srila Prabhupada then May this project become a reality helping many visitors get shelter of the holy name. Hare Krishna!!!

 

Your insignificant servant,

Sridhar Gaur Bhakta Das

 

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja,
Please accept our respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada! 
All glories to you, our beloved spiritual master!

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyasa Puja Mahotsav, we offer our deepest gratitude, love, and heartfelt prayers at your lotus feet. Vyasa Puja is a moment for us—your unworthy yet hopeful disciples—to remember, reflect, and re-commit ourselves to your divine instructions and to the mission of Srila Prabhupada that you so beautifully carry forward.

brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva
guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja
~Chaitanya Charitamrita Madhya 19.151

“According to their karma, all living entities are wandering throughout the entire universe. Some of them are being elevated to the upper planetary systems, and some are going down into the lower planetary systems. Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bona fide spiritual master by the grace of Kṛṣṇa. By the mercy of both Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.”

Guru Maharaja, your divine presence in our lives is the most precious gift. Your life is a living embodiment of surrender, devotion, and relentless compassion. You have taken the instructions of Srila Prabhupada as your life and soul, just as Lord Ramachandra accepted the instruction of His father without hesitation. You once said in Mayapur on April 12, 2011, that "Lord Rama accepted His father’s words as life and soul, similarly we must accept the spiritual master’s words as life and soul.” This message has deeply impacted our hearts and continues to illuminate the path of bhakti for us.

You have taught us that spiritual life is all about sincerity and dedication to Guru's instruction. Through your divine example, you have shown us that even amidst great physical challenges, devotional service can be performed with boundless enthusiasm, humility, and joy. Guru Maharaja, you are the most positive soul we have ever met. You see only the good in others, encourage everyone—regardless of qualification—and bless them with your shelter. Kindly bless us that we also see good qualities in others and see bad qualities in ourselves. 

In the Guru Ajna program in Madurai, your message was like a thunderbolt of realization for us. You said, “It is easy to become a Guru. Just repeat what Prabhupada said as it is without any speculation.” Such simplicity in your instruction reveals the deep faith you have in Srila Prabhupada and his teachings. You emphasized regular reading of Prabhupada’s books, cultivating humility by seeing only good in others, and grihasthas should act like Paramahamsas. You have appealed to all your disciples to help you to fulfill the instructions given by Srila Prabhupada to you.  An important takeaway for us is your instructions to be humble and think oneself to be lower than straw on the street and be more tolerant than a tree. 

You simplify Krishna consciousness in such a way that even fallen souls like us begin to believe that we too can serve, we too can transform. You are the Spiritual Sun that drives away the darkness of doubt and lethargy from our lives. Without your mercy, Guru Maharaja, we have no hope. But with your mercy, we are confident that even we can advance on this sublime path.

You never speculate. You never deviate. You are fixed in your vows. You always say, “Preach Krishna consciousness to everyone. Expand the movement unlimitedly.” We are inspired by your call, and though our capacity is small, our desire is to serve your mission with all sincerity.

Guru Maharaja, please bless us:

- That we may always take your instructions as our life and soul.
- That we may develop genuine humility and eagerness to serve.
- That we may rise above our anarthas and serve this glorious movement with dedication.
- That we never disobey or forget your words, no matter the situation.

You are our eternal guide, our lighthouse, and our path back to Srila Prabhupada and Sri Sri Radha Madhava.

On this Vyasa Puja, we pray: May we always remember you. May we never forget your instructions. May we always serve your divine mission with enthusiasm.

Your aspiring servants,
Srihari Sridhara Das and Premamayi Pooja Devi Dasi

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj.

Please accept my respectful humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

All glories to Gurumaharaj.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day His Holiness Srila Jayapataka Swami Gurumaharaj

I am very grateful for the blessings so that all of us could perform devotional service and practice Krishna consciousness over these years. On this auspicious occassion, Ioffer all the services done by me unto your lotus feet. Always awaiting for your causeless mercy and blessings to serve. Thanks a lot for inspiring and empowering me. Iam so insignificant that Iam in short of words to express your glories. I take inspiration seeing your transcendental dedication and love for Srila Prabhupada. I beg to shelter eternally in the association of devotees and Lord's seva. My sincere prayers on the holy auspicious occassion of Vyasa-puja for mercy and protection. 

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to serve you with respect.

Hare Krishna.

Srilekha Sethurajan

(Sheltered recently, London, United Kingdom)

 

 

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja!

I feel extremely grateful to you, Guru Mahārāja, for your mercy upon this most fallen soul. Whatever you have done for Śrīla Prabhupāda, no one else can do. Your dedication and determination in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda never waver, even in the face of the most challenging physical situations.

Your Holiness possesses unlimited transcendental qualities, and even with a thousand mouths, it would be impossible to fully describe your glories. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (5.18.12), all the good qualities of the demigods—and the demigods themselves—reside in the body of one who has developed unalloyed devotional service to the Supreme Lord. You are the perfect example of this, Guru Mahārāja. You embody all the 26 qualities of a pure devotee. Your love and care for each and every individual are simply beyond imagination. You have achieved what is impossible for ordinary human beings. You are truly unstoppable.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, no one in the entire history of humanity has had, nor will have, as many disciples as you. When I think of this, I am reminded of Vāsudeva Datta, who was willing to accept the sins of the entire world for their deliverance.

Although I am unqualified, I wish to offer a humble poem in your glorification:


You spread the message of Lord Caitanya throughout the globe,
Holding the tri-daṇḍa and wearing saffron robe.
Your transcendental form shines like millions of illustrious suns,
Your words soothe the heart like the cooling moon.

Taking up the development of Māyāpur as your life’s mission,
Making into reality what Śrīla Prabhupāda envisioned.
You attract the masses with your wonderful classes,
Transforming their lives into grand successes.

Remaining in the renounced order of life for 54 years,
You relieve your disciples of their material fears.
Forming the Congregational Development Ministry,
You made a massive step in ISKCON’s history.

Seated as the lifetime chairman of the Bhaktivedānta Swami Charity Trust,
You ensure the development of holy places is a must.
Making the mercy of Lord Caitanya available to everyone,
You turn pilgrimages into transcendental fun.

Please let me remain as dust at your divine lotus feet,
Making my life blissful and complete.


Dear Guru Mahārāja, no one in the history of ISKCON has remained a sannyāsī for as long as you have. You are the life and soul of your disciples, who always hanker for your association.

Thank you for your boundless kindness, Guru Mahārāja, upon this fallen soul. I beg for your continued mercy so that I may be of some use in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and assist you in fulfilling the instructions given to you by him.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja.

Hoping to remain your insignificant servant,

Śrīman Nandakumāra Dāsa
(Your dīkṣā disciple)
(From ISKCON Aruppukottai)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Holiness, Gurudeva.

By Your causeless mercy upon this fallen soul, I continue to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am again and again being tossed in this material ocean. Your mercy is what is keeping me alive and still catching on to the powerful holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa. But through these trials and tribulations, each time I cross one—which is only by Your mercy—I can feel myself getting a tiny bit closer to You and the rest of the paramparā.

By Your mercy, the little progress I have made is the understanding that without the association of devotees, I cannot survive. Also, nowadays I realize a bit that the glory of performing any devotional service is for the Lord and Guru to glance upon me, and not for any other recognition. I also am beginning to see all the devotees around me as Your representatives.

By Your mercy, I am able to tolerate envy better now and do not get much envious. I am able to tolerate lust a very tiny bit, but still have a very, very, very long, long way to go. These days I am more regular in attending morning and evening programs, and they have become my lifeline.

I think I haven’t committed much Vaiṣṇava aparādha, as I still feel bliss in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am still trying to be a chaste wife and dutiful mother—only by Your causeless mercy. Your causeless mercy is what is keeping me going physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear father.

Also, I am praying for Your mercy on ISKCON South Vṛndāvana—that it may become a shining oasis of Your mercy and be free from all obstacles.

Please protect my parents—physically, spiritually, and emotionally—as they are Your dedicated, infallible soldiers.

My preaching at NIT Calicut is currently nil. I will try to restart it, Gurudeva.

Please stay on this planet for a long time, Guru Mahārāja, as You are the hero we look to in order to continue our Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your struggling spiritual daughter,
Śrīmatī Lalitā-devī dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances unto Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Your Divine Grace and to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your deep love for Śrīla Prabhupāda is exemplary for all of us. Despite having so many physical limitations, you are constantly engaged in expanding the preaching mission of Lord Caitanya. By your activities, we realize what real compassion means.

It was a great fortune for us to have your darśana during your divine presence for Guru-ājñā 2025 at Madurai. By your causeless mercy, we were able to hear the series of lectures from your senior disciples, who gave insight into the importance of following the guru’s instructions. We also witnessed the abhiṣeka you performed for the twelve pāda-pīṭhas of Caitanya Mahāprabhu. You emphasized that each one of us should begin taking classes to preach and spread the message of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and how Caitanya Mahāprabhu traveled through South India spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

We are able to remain enthusiastic in devotional service by your grace, which is not so easy in this conditioned life. Please bless us that this enthusiasm may become eternal.

In spite of your health conditions, you are traveling to bless your disciples. Generally, disciples have to travel to take your darśana, but you are traveling to give your darśana to us. You are a great example for us, showing how to follow the spiritual master's instructions as life and soul, without expecting personal gain or loss.

In your discourse, you mentioned that Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you more than sixty instructions. You have asked for help from your disciples to fulfill those instructions. Please give us the strength, intelligence, and capacity so that we may become instruments in your hands in fulfilling your spiritual master's orders.

We pray daily for your good health, protection, and mercy to Śrī Gāndharvikā-Giridhārī, Gaura-Nitāi, and Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha Swāmī, as well as to all the ācāryas and Śrīla Prabhupāda, so that all your dreams may come true.

Guru Mahārāja, we know that we don’t have any qualification to receive your mercy. Still, out of compassion, you have given us your causeless mercy. But we are so much engrossed in material attachments and struggling hard to overcome our anarthas. We pray to you to bless us with spiritual strength so that we can properly follow your instructions.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for all that you have given us. At the same time, we beg forgiveness at your lotus feet for the mistakes we have committed. We beg from you to please show mercy and teach us how to cry for Lord Kṛṣṇa. Our hearts are hard like stone—we cannot even feel a drop of gratitude for the Lordships. We are so cruel-minded, unfit even to be servants of an ant, what to speak of being your servants. Guru Mahārāja, you are the humblest personality; that is why you don’t see any difference between neophyte and advanced devotees. Your Divine Grace shows equal importance to all living beings in this material world—that is why you take care of us at the cost of your own health.

Guru Mahārāja, we are under the guidance of His Grace Harikṣetra Prabhu and His Grace Kārtikeya Prabhu. We come under ISKCON Bhakti Center, Panathur—an extension of ISKCON Whitefield, Bangalore. Many other devotees come under this center. We request you to please shower your mercy upon the devotees in this sector so they may advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission in an unalloyed way. We also beg for your powerful blessings to start more and more Bhakti centers in Bangalore.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Yours in service,
Śrīnidhi Gaurahari dāsa
Dayāvatī Gaurapriyā devī dāsī
Tattva Darśana
ISKCON Whitefield,
Bangalore, India

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to your Divine Grace. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I sincerely pray to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca Tattva, and Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva for your complete and speedy recovery from all health problems and for a long duration of life so that many conditioned souls like me will get your valuable association.

In Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s appearance day lecture in Atlanta on 2.3.1975, Śrīla Prabhupāda mentioned:

“We cannot understand Kṛṣṇa without spiritual master. That is bogus. If anyone wants to understand Kṛṣṇa, jumping over the spiritual master, then immediately he becomes a bogus. Nobody can understand Kṛṣṇa without going through His most confidential servant. This is the meaning of this Vyāsa-pūjā.”

“Praptasya kalyāṇa guṇārṇavasya.”
The spiritual master is an ocean of all auspicious qualities. I don’t have sufficient strength to enumerate all your divine qualities. Because by glorifying your divine qualities I will be purified from all types of material contamination, I am doing so. Please forgive me, Guru Mahārāja, for my mistakes.

When your Divine Grace came for medical treatment to the Coimbatore temple, I was fortunate enough to witness some of your divine qualities. Whenever you woke up in the middle of the night, you started chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa on the clicker. I was surprised to see this. This proves that you are deeply attached to the holy name and are possessing the quality of nāma-gāne sadā ruci.

It is mentioned in Kṛṣṇa Book by Śrīla Prabhupāda that:

“One’s greatness has to be estimated by one’s ability to tolerate provoking situations.”

You are the personification of tolerance. When you came to Coimbatore for āyurvedic treatment, you underwent “leech therapy” to suck out poisonous blood. After the end of treatment on a particular day, doctors told you to keep your legs raised to stop the bleeding. You returned from the hospital around 8:45 p.m., but you still waited for 1½ hours and came out to give a Bhagavad-gītā class to the devotees around 10:15 p.m. I was amazed to see your eagerness to preach the message of Lord Caitanya.

Just see the power of your chastity to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda, freeing you from any rāga and dveṣa that manifests in those of personal motivation and “I and mine” identification. From the days of construction purchases, Indian citizenship, nāma-haṭṭa preaching, swimming, wrestling, initiations, GBC management, kīrtanas, Navadvīpa-maṇḍala-parikramās, safaris, pāṇḍāl programs, plane travel, one-to-one personal counseling, devotee care, Deity installations, temple construction, book distribution, powering through physical handicap like no other, and maintaining and preserving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mood—you have demonstrated an inconceivable ability as a father figure and accommodator of all.

In this past year, I remember how in your lectures and messages, you stressed the importance of studying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books as well as taking the ISKCON Board exams. You also encouraged devotees to teach these to others. It’s known that a great ācārya is one who systematically plans for all his followers. You are constantly guiding us, giving instructions on how to advance and always remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Guru Mahārāja, you are the perfect ācārya—one who teaches by example.

Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu was always eager to spread the glories of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. In the same way, you are very keen that conditioned souls should not miss the opportunity of receiving the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Gaurāṅga. You are trying in all possible ways. So, it is confirmed for me that your Divine Grace is possessing the same divine mood of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu. I heard in a lecture from one of your Godbrothers that Lord Nityānanda Prabhu delivers the masses and Lord Gaurāṅga delivers the classes. After hearing this, I now realize that your Divine Grace is perfectly matched with your praṇāma-mantra: “Nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine,” because you also have that divine eagerness to deliver the masses from the clutches of māyā or somehow bring them into the bracket of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote in his Bengali poem Mārkine Bhāgavata-dharma (“Teaching Kṛṣṇa Consciousness in America”) the following verses:

“Somehow or other, O Lord, You have brought me here to speak about You.
Now, my Lord, it is up to You to make me a success or failure, as You like.
O Lord, I am just like a puppet in Your hands.
So if You have brought me here to dance, then make me dance, make me dance,
O Lord, make me dance as You like.”

My dear Guru Mahārāja, you are perfectly following this mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda. This was confirmed to me by one of your personal servants recently. When you were repeatedly asked by one of your disciples as to when you will get up and walk, your Divine Grace told her:

“Whenever Kṛṣṇa wants me to walk, that time I will walk.”
This statement gave me an understanding of how deeply you have captured the “make me dance” mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda within your heart. I am amazed by your total surrender. Indeed, we are very fortunate to have such a glorious spiritual master.

My sincere prayer to you on your Vyāsa-pūjā day is that I should always remember this important instruction:
“Guru-mukha-padma-vākya cittete koriyā aikya.”
Guru Mahārāja, please bless me with this spiritual intelligence.

Your insignificant disciple,

Srinivāsa Hari dāsa
Dīkṣā disciple
ISKCON, Śrī Jagannātha Mandir,

গুরুদেব

শুভ এ লগনে তব যুগল চরণ।
করিয়া বন্দনা মুই হইমু পাবন॥১

তোমার করুনা ধারার এইতো প্রমাণ।
মো-হেন অধমে-হো তুমি করিলে গ্রহণ॥২

অধম ও পামর প্রতি করুণা নিধান।
তোমার প্রকট মুখ্য এইতো কারণ॥৩

চতুরঙ্গিনী চতুরতা করিয়া প্রয়োগ।
কৃষ্ণ সেবানন্দে সবে করাহ নিয়োগ॥৪

গুরু ভ্রাতার প্রতি তোমার যে মতো ভাবনা।
কনা মাত্র হোক আমায় এ মরো কামনা॥৫

বিষ্ণু-বৈষ্ণব সেবার মহিমা জানাইতে।
আমন্ত্রণ কইলা সবে ভোজন করাইতে॥৬

মিলনের ছলে তাদের কর নিমন্ত্রণ।
স্ববিনয়ে একত্রেতে করাহ ভোজন॥৭

চৈতন্য-চন্দ্রের করহ লীলা কথা গান।
শাস্ত্রের প্রমাণ ইহা ইষ্ঠগোষ্ঠী নাম॥৮

সূক্ষ্ম রূপে ইঙ্গিত করি নিজ আচরণে।
ব্যক্ত করি নিজ ভাব শিখাও জনে জনে॥৯

আপনাকে ধন্য করি মান সাধু সঙ্গে।
বৈষ্ণব সেবার মহিমা প্রচারহ রঙ্গে॥১0

দীনহীন জানি মোরে করহ করুণা।
বিনিত বনয়ে সুবল করয়ে প্রার্থনা॥১১

আপনার অধম সন্তান

 সুবল কানাই দাস

 শ্রীধাম মায়াপুর (TOVP)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Your Divine Appearance Day. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I express my heartful gratitude to you for your unlimited compassion on me and so many conditioned souls. You have exactly understood the mood and mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and are expanding it limitlessly all over the world. I am astonished to see your enthusiasm for distributing the mercy of Śrī Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda Prabhu. Even with so many physical limitations, your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda is ever increasing. You are helping each and every disciple and well-wisher to progress toward Lord Kṛṣṇa through your wonderful lectures, question-answer sessions, and writings. You are traveling to every town and village to distribute the holy name freely to everyone. This is the most magnanimous service rendered by you for the whole of mankind.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, this year I got a golden opportunity to hear from you directly during the Kārtika Yātrā of His Holiness Rādhānātha Svāmī Mahārāja. I was very inspired by your service attitude toward the devotees. You not only provided all necessary facilities to the Kārtika Yātrā participants but also inspired them through your enlivening Gaura-kathā.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I want to dedicate my life to the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda as a brahmacārī. My service authority has advised me to join the brahmacārī āśrama this year. Please give your blessings so that I can sincerely follow this path and offer some service to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have no qualification, but I have full faith in your kind mercy. I beg for your kind blessings so that I can become more serious and sincere in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your spiritual son,
Subala Kṛṣṇa Mitra Dāsa

హరే కృష్ణ గురు మహారాజ్,

మీ చరణకమలాలకు సాదర ప్రణామాలు.

మీ కృపతో నేను తొందరగా హరినామ దీక్షను పొందాను మరియు సుభద్ర సుధామృత దేవీదాసి అనే ఆధ్యాత్మిక నామాన్ని您 ప్రసాదించారు. మీ కృప వల్లనే, మందిరంలో సంధ్యా భోగ సేవ చేయటానికి వారానికి రెండు సార్లు సేవ చేసే అవకాశం నాకు లభించింది. అలాగే, మీ కరుణ వలన, నేను ఉగాది నుండి DYS తరగతులను తెలుగులో ప్రారంభించబోతున్నాను.

దయచేసి ఆశీర్వదించండి, నేను మీ అడుగుజాడల్లో నడుచుకుంటూ భక్తిలో మరింతగా సేవ చేయగలగాలని.

గురు మహారాజ్ కీ జయ!
శ్రీల ప్రభుపాద కీ జయ!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,
My respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.

By your mercy, I have been blessed with Harināma initiation and received the spiritual name Subhadrā Sudhāmṛta Devī Dāsī. It is only by your grace that I have been given the opportunity to serve in the temple by performing Sandhyā Bhoga Sevā twice a week. Additionally, due to your kindness, I will be starting DYS classes in Telugu from Ugādi.

Please bless me so that I may continue to walk in your footsteps and serve more sincerely in my devotional life.

Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!
Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!

Subhadra Sudhāmṛta Devī Dāsī

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Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I offer my most respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious appearance day of Your Divine Grace. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

I consider myself greatly fortunate to get the opportunity to write this offering for the pleasure of Lord Gaurāṅga, guru-paramparā, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Your Divine Grace.

Guru Mahārāja, I have completed the Bhakti-śāstrī course in online mode from ISKCON Chowpatty last year, and I offer it at your lotus feet. Currently, I am engaged in assisting devotees in giving the message of Śrīla Prabhupāda to youths in the Chingrighata area in Kolkata, and by your mercy, more and more youths are coming forward to accept Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We need your mercy and blessings so that we can reach out to many more youths and make them devotees.

On this most auspicious occasion, please shower your blessings upon me so that I can dedicate my life in the service of your lotus feet.

Your spiritual son,
Subhamaya Nitāi Dāsa
ISKCON Durgāpur

Dear most respected and worshipable GuruMaharaj, 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine

gaura-kathā dhāmadāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet. And please accept this small homage offered on the eve of your 76th Vyas Puja Ceremony. All glories to you! All glories to the most auspicious Vyas Puja eve of yours! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I am a very fallen conditioned soul living a materialistic life in this dark age of Kali. I have no qualification whatsoever to perform any spiritual activity, what to speak of the most auspicious one, i.e Bhakti Yoga or devotional service unto the supreme lord Krishna. I realize from the core of my heart that, I am purely unqualified in terms of scriptural knowledge, piety, internal and external cleanliness, humility, faith, determination, austerity and so on… whatever qualities and traits traditionally required and are looked for in candidates for initiation, by their spiritual master, to permit them to initiate devotional service. And yet, by your unmatched and unconditional mercy, you have accepted me as your disciple and initiated me into the most glorious Brahma Madhva Gaudiya parampara and allowed me to perform devotional service under your guidance and blessings. You, as the associate of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu have given me the opportunity to receive their supreme mercy. But as your spiritual daughter, I don’t want to remain so lowly, I want to put all my efforts, body, mind, and speech in following your instructions, making them my life and soul, and to become a tiny instrument in your hand in your mission to fulfil Srila Prabhupada’s dreams. Therefore, Oh dear GuruMaharaja, please bless me and empower me to become your qualified disciple. By your merciful arrangement, my husband, HG Ruparaja Rama Prabhu, who is also your disciple, is now engaged in several spiritual projects to fulfil your instructions in the best possible way. Please bless me, GuruMaharaj, so that I, as a humble and chaste wife can serve and assist him in these projects lifelong. May I never become proud, and may I never expect any name, fame, and followers in doing so. May I eternally serve your lotus feet by following your Vani with the purest intention of pleasing you and Srila Prabhupada. I have realized that all of these projects require me to come out from my comfort zone completely, leave all sense gratification aside, and efficiently manage and balance time between my spiritual duties and material tasks. Only and only with your blessings GuruMaharaj, I can hope to achieve this stage of complete dedication. On your most auspicious appearance day, this is my humble prayer at your lotus feet. As Srila Narottama Thhakura says: “Guru-mukha-padma-vakya, citte te koriya aikya, ara na koriho mane asa”…. may I also be able to do so. Please accept my respectful obeisances and prayers at your lotus feet. 

Your unworthy spiritual daughter,

Subhasri Madhuri devi dasi



 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare


Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my prostrated humble obeisances unto Your lotus feet!
All glories to Your Divine Grace! All glories to Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am very fortunate that Kṛṣṇa has made you my guru.

"By the mercy of the guru, one receives the mercy of the Supreme Lord."

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

On the most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. With a heart full of gratitude, I reflect on your extraordinary contributions to the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda, your unceasing dedication to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and the immense mercy you have shown to your disciples and countless devotees all around the world.

I am very fortunate to serve in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur in Bhaktivedānta National School as a secretary to H.G. Rāmaṇīpati Prabhu and in assisting the Bhaktivedānta Swami Charity Trust.

I bow at your lotus feet with a heart overflowing with gratitude, awe, and unworthiness. You are the eternal representative of Śrīla Vyāsadeva, the compassionate emissary of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and the guiding light illuminating the path for countless fallen souls like myself. Your divine presence in our lives is a testament to the mercy of Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, and today, I offer my humble words as a meager attempt to glorify your boundless grace.

Your guidance has been invaluable. You have always shown me the path of service, the importance of surrendering to the divine will, and the importance of cultivating a deep and personal relationship with Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your compassion and encouragement have been a constant source of strength for me, and I am deeply grateful for the times you have taken me under your wing, offering both spiritual wisdom and practical guidance.

I am especially inspired by the way you continue to spread the mercy of the Holy Name. Despite the physical challenges you face, you have remained steadfast in your mission of preaching and distributing the Holy Name, and your tireless efforts have brought many souls to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your unwavering commitment to the saṅkīrtana movement is truly exemplary. Whether traveling to distant lands, visiting devotees, or engaging in personal outreach, you have demonstrated how one can live a life of full absorption in devotional service.

Your love for Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement is unparalleled. Under your guidance, the holy land of Śrī Māyāpur has blossomed into a thriving pilgrimage site, drawing devotees from every continent to bathe in the nectar of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. The monumental Temple of the Vedic Planetarium stands as a testament to your vision—a vision not merely of brick and mortar, but of a world united in chanting “Hare Kṛṣṇa.” Every brick laid, every soul touched, echoes your prayer to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s dream, and I am humbled to witness this golden era under your leadership.

Guru Mahārāja, your mercy knows no bounds. You accepted this insignificant soul into your fold, granting me the priceless gift of initiation despite my countless disqualifications. Your instructions—simple yet profound—cut through the illusions of māyā like a sharpened sword:

“Chant attentively.”
“Serve with love.”
“Depend on Kṛṣṇa.”

These words reverberate in my heart—a lifeline pulling me from the quicksand of material existence. Each time I falter, your glance of compassion steadies me, reminding me that the guru’s mercy is the bridge to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.

Your humility disarms us all. Though adorned with titles and reverence, you remain the humble servant of the servant, ever eager to glorify your beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Vaiṣṇava ācāryas. In your presence, we learn that true greatness lies not in accolades, but in surrender. Your laughter, radiant with childlike joy, dissolves our pride, while your wisdom, deep as the Gaṅgā, submerges us in the ocean of bhakti. How can we repay such a debt? We cannot—only Kṛṣṇa can fathom the magnitude of your service.

On this Vyāsa-pūjā day, I pray to be a worthy instrument in your hands. My offerings are feeble—my chanting distracted, my service imperfect—but I beg for your blessings to purify my heart. May I imbibe even a drop of your faith, your determination, your love for Kṛṣṇa and His devotees. May I serve the mission with every breath, honoring the legacy you have built upon Śrīla Prabhupāda’s sacrifice.

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, please accept my life at your lotus feet. You are my shelter, my inspiration, my eternal master.

Gaurāṅgāaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......

Your insignificant servant,
Śuddhātmā Śaunaka Dāsa (dīkṣā)
Śrī Māyāpur, India

हरे कृष्णा

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय, कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन् इति नामिने ।

नामाचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने ।   गौर कथा धाम दाया नगर ग्राम तारिणे ॥

जय श्रील प्रभुपाद

जय गुरुदेव

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सुधा यादव दिल्ली (भारत)

हरे कृष्णा

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru Mahārāja!

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Dear most spiritual father,

On the most auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we are praying to the Pañca-tattva, Rādhā-Mādhava and aṣṭa-sakhīs, Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha and Śrīla Prabhupāda to protect You fully and shower upon You Their blessings and grant You sound health for many years to come, so that You can be in Their service always, in the way You desire.

You are the only shelter we have in this ocean of material existence. Your lotus feet and Your vāṇī are the only means of survival for us. You are continually teaching us through Your personal example as an ācārya what Kṛṣṇa has taught in the Bhagavad-gītā. Your love and service for Śrīla Prabhupāda is inspiring us at every moment of our life and teaching us how to serve and surrender to one's spiritual master. You are an ocean of compassion like Nityānanda Prabhu, protecting us from the waves of material existence. We are experiencing Your compassion and protection at every step of our life.

The way of Your loving reciprocation—especially when You gave us the permission and blessings for settling down in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, and for our son's marriage and so many other things—cannot be put into words. Deep from the bottom of our hearts, we are indebted to You, Guru Mahārāja, for all Your care and love.

I beg forgiveness for any offenses with body, words, and mind unto You and the guru-paramparā, and to Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Sudhamayī Īśvarī Devī Dāsī
Māyāpur

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I bow at your lotus feet with deep gratitude and reverence. Your mercy and guidance have been the beacon of light leading me on the path of bhakti. Your selfless dedication, tireless preaching, and boundless compassion continue to inspire me every day.

Through your teachings, I am learning the true essence of devotional service. You have instilled in my heart the importance of surrender, humility, and unwavering faith in Kṛṣṇa’s divine plan. I pray that I may always remain a sincere servant of your mission and contribute, in whatever small way I can, to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

As an offering on this sacred day, I humbly commit to my services assisting senior devotees here. I have also started attending the Bhakti-śāstrī course, seeking your blessings to serve with sincerity and devotion.

Gurudeva, I am forever indebted to you. Please continue to bless me and my family (Hanumeśa Rāmacandra dāsa, Babu Suhās, and Haviṣā Hlādinī) with your divine wisdom so that I may walk this path of bhakti with steadiness and purity.

As we bow on this sacred day,
With folded hands, we humbly pray,
May your health be strong, your mission bright,
May Kṛṣṇa bless you with endless light.

Wishing you a blessed Vyāsa-pūjā!

Your humble servant,
Sugamīnī Sītā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to Your Divine Grace!

Wishing you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā and Appearance Day!
Seventy-six glorious years of your presence in this material world have resulted in the transformation of innumerable fallen souls like myself, whose eyes you have opened with the torchlight of knowledge and love of Godhead. This beautiful time of the year presents the opportunity to glorify you, to offer my most sincere gratitude for the spiritual influence you have had on me, and to wish you a healthy and spiritually absorbing Kṛṣṇa conscious year ahead.

It is stated in Bhagavad-gītā (9.2) that the process of devotional service is su-sukhaṁ kartum avyayam—everlasting and joyfully performed. Despite all the material obstacles you continue to face with your physical health, your mind remains strong and your consciousness pure. You forge ahead each day with vigor and spread the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda with immense joy and focus. It is confirmed in Vedic literature that ācāryavān puruṣo veda—even a person uneducated in the Vedas, by the mercy of an ācārya, can gain full understanding of self-realization. You continue to deliver the most fallen souls like myself by distributing love of Godhead and imparting the intelligence needed to develop self-realization. You are an embodiment of mercy and humility. Just like the sun that never fails to spread its rays of light and energy all around—come rain or storm—similarly, despite the many trials and tribulations caused by your health, you continue to spread the mercy and love of Nitāi-Gaura in all directions, all over the world.

As I think about places of pilgrimage, Śrī Dhām Māyāpur forever holds a special place in my heart. Even though I joyfully glorify Gaura-Nitāi in my prayers each day, I am certainly not very spiritually advanced to have developed true love for Their Lordships. And so, when I reflect on why I love visiting Māyāpur Dhām so much, I realize it is only because of you. Your home is where your heart is, and your heart is in Māyāpur. You remain steadfastly committed to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas, and your mission to develop Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandir and establish the TOVP is your heart’s desire. That intense desire is manifesting beautifully with the many milestones we’re seeing accomplished toward the grand opening of TOVP.

Dear Guru Mahārāja—you are the connecting link between me, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and ultimately Gaura-Nitāi. There is no other shelter in the fourteen planetary systems as merciful as Śrī Dhām Māyāpur, and to comprehend the depth of your attachment to the dhām is to glean a glimpse of your eternal identity. I simply pray that I can render a little service under your guidance as an aspiring resident of the dhām.

On this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Their Lordships and to Śrīla Prabhupāda to bless you with good health and renewed strength to serve the mission of inspiring countless souls to take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness and spread the saṅkīrtana movement all over the world.

vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

With deep love and respect in my heart for you,
Your eternally grateful spiritual daughter,
Sugopī Saumyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble offering.

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

Guru Mahārāja, you are like a majestic waterfall—both aesthetically inspiring and psychologically satisfying—while presenting Kṛṣṇa consciousness. At the same time, you provide us with practical instructions on how to maintain our physical well-being in order to serve Kṛṣṇa effectively.

Just as a waterfall benefits us in many ways by being a spark of Kṛṣṇa’s splendor, in the same way, Guru Mahārāja, you benefit the readers of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books in countless ways. You ignite their intelligence with the spark of divine knowledge, thereby awakening them to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your spiritual daughter.

I beg for forgiveness for all the offenses I have unknowingly committed at your divine lotus feet.

I promise you, Guru Mahārāja, that I will follow all your instructions and serve you sincerely.

Your insignificant daughter,
Suhāsinī Padmā Devī Dāsī

 

हरे कृष्ण!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

I feel extremely joyful and blessed to be a disciple of Guru Mahārāja. Guru Mahārāja took sannyāsa (renounced worldly life) 20 years ago. After that, Guru Mahārāja worked tirelessly for the upliftment and liberation of countless souls.

Despite facing numerous challenges, Guru Mahārāja attends maṅgala-ārati, performs japa, and then delivers enlightening lectures on the Bhāgavatam for 2–3 hours.

Still facing numerous challenges, Guru Mahārāja steadfastly continues to engage in the worship and devotion of Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

आपकी तुच्छ दासी,
Sukomalā Lakṣmīpriyā-devī dāsī

My Respected, Dearest Spiritual Father and Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

Guru Mahārāja, this is my first offering to your good self since I have taken dīkṣā. I don't know why, I never had the courage to tell Guru Mahārāja my real feelings. Guru Mahārāja, I just want to pour my heart out today. What I was and what I am now is only, only because of your unlimited compassion on your fallen son.

I get inspiration, enthusiasm, courage only by looking at and hearing your good self, Guru Mahārāja. Guru Mahārāja’s enthusiasm is my life and soul in continuing in ISKCON. Guru Mahārāja’s love for Śrīla Prabhupāda encourages me at every step to give my whole life to ISKCON.

Guru Mahārāja, your play of hide and seek with death is just like Lord Narasiṁha-deva playing with Hiraṇyakaśipu, as Guru Mahārāja, your good self wants to teach us that bodily problems are just insignificant.

Guru Mahārāja, please, please just bless me that I follow the path shown by your good self and make you feel contented and happy that I follow your shown path.

Lastly, Guru Mahārāja, I just simply love you and will do and follow your instructions, let it be anything.

Your humble spiritual son, disciple,
Sukanta Gopīnātha dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja kī jaya!

Please accept my humble obeisances at the lotus feet of Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

I am very encouraged by our Guru Mahārāja's struggle for preaching, his efforts for health recovery, and also his determination to fulfill his word to Śrīla Prabhupāda. It is very inspiring to us and teaches us gratefulness toward Guru Mahārāja.

We daily pray for Guru Mahārāja’s health recovery. May God restore his health as early as possible so that we may have his darśana and blessings.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Dīkṣā disciple – Sulakṣaṇā Kālyāṇī dāsī
Badlapur (Mumbai)

হরে কৃষ্ণ দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম গুরুদেব।

আপনার ৭৬ তম ব্যাস পূজা উপলক্ষে আমার প্রণাম গ্রহণ করুন।

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় পেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীন ইতি নামিনে
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে
গৌর কথা ধামদায় নগর গ্রাম তারিনে।

শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয়।

সর্বপ্রথম আপনাকে অনেক শুভেচ্ছা আপনার ৭৬ তম জন্মতিথি উপলক্ষে। কৃপা করে আমাকে আশীর্বাদ করুন যাতে এই অধম ব্যক্তি আপনার মত মহান আচার্যের গুণ মহিমা করতে সক্ষম হয় । কারণ আপনার মত মহান আচার্যের গুরু মহিমা করার যোগ্যতা আমার নেই কিছু ভুল ত্রুটি হলে নিজের অযোগ্য সন্তান হিসেবে ক্ষমা করবেন। 

"ব্যাসপূজা" যে দিনটি জন্য সকল শিষ্য সারা বছর ধরে অপেক্ষা করে থাকে। কখন গুরু মহারাজ নিজের ব্যাসাসনে পদার্পণ হবেন। দিনটি হচ্ছে সেই দিন যেদিন গুরুদেব এই ধরাধামে আবির্ভূত হন আমার মত অধমকে উদ্ধার করার জন্য এবং শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ তথা ভগবানের শ্রী চরণে ফিরে নিয়ে যাওয়ার জন্য । এই দিনটি প্রত্যেকটা শিষ্য এক আলাদা অনুভূতিতে আচ্ছন্ন হয়ে থাকে। আমি মাঝে মাঝে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদকে অনেক ধন্যবাদ জানাই যিনি আমাকে আপনার মত একজন গুরুদেব প্রদান করেছেন। আপনার এই সীমাহীন কৃপা ছাড়া আমি কোনদিনই এই ভক্তি জীবনে আসতাম না বা টিকে থাকতে পারতাম না। দয়া করে এই ভাবেই সারা জীবন আমাকে কৃপা করবেন গুরুদেব। যদিও আমি সেই কৃপার যোগ্য নয় দীক্ষার পরেও অনেক পাপ আচরণ করে চলেছি সঠিকভাবে ১৬ মালা করতে পারছিনা। তবুও এই অধমকে আপনি ছাড়া আর কেউ উদ্ধার করতে পারবে না। আপনার এই বিরামহীন কৃপা ফলে আমি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ তথা ভক্তি সিদ্ধান্ত ঠাকুর প্রভুপাদের মতো মহান মহান আশ্চর্যকে জানতে পেরেছি। জেনেও যে আমি তাদের সকল নিয়ম সঠিকভাবে পালন করছি তা নয় কিন্তু আপনার এই কৃপা ছাড়া আমি কোনদিনই তাদেরকে চিনতে পারতাম না। আপনার কৃপা না থাকলে আমি জানতে পারতাম না যে প্রভুপাদ কে বা তিনি এই ধরাধামে এসেছেন কি করতে। সর্বোপরি আমি চিনতে পারতাম না শ্রীচৈতন্য চরিতামৃত তথা মহাপ্রভু , নিত্যানন্দ প্রভুকে যে তারা কতটা কৃপাময়। আপনি আমার জীবনের সেই আগুন যে আগুন ছাড়া একটা প্রদীপ অচল। আমার জীবন যদি নৌকা হয় আপনি সেই নৌকার পাল যেটা ছাড়া নৌকা কোনভাবেই এগোতে পারবে না। আপনি আমার জীবনের সেই ব্যক্তি যে ব্যক্তিকে আমি স্বপ্নেও হারাতে চাই না। যেভাবে আপনি আমার প্রত্যেকটি পদক্ষেপ ক্ষমা করে নিজের সীমাহীন কৃপা করে চলেছেন। আমি দিনে দিনে কালে কালে অনেক পাপ আচরণ করে ফেলছি। কিন্তু আপনি সেগুলি লক্ষ্য না করে আমাকে নিজের বিরামহীন কৃপার মাধ্যমে আঁকড়ে ধরে রেখেছেন যাতে মায়া আমাকে গ্রাস করতে না পারে। আপনার মতন মহান আচার্যের গুণ মহিমা করার যোগ্যতা আমার মধ্যে নেই। আমি জানিনা আপনাকে কি ভাবে বলে বোঝাবো আপনি আমার জীবনের জন্য কতটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। সর্বোপরি সকলেই আপনার শুভ আবির্ভাব দিনে আপনাকে কিছু দিয়ে যায় কিন্তু এই অধম দাস আপনার এই ৭৬ তম শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথির দিনে এই কামনা করি যে আমার জীবনে সংসার ও মায়ার ফলে যেই ওঠা পড়া আসুক না কেন আমি যেন সারা জীবন আপনার শ্রীচরণ কমল আকড়ে ধরে থাকতে পারি। কোনভাবেই সেই চরণ কোমল থেকে আমি যেন বঞ্চিত না হই। তাছাড়াও এটি আমার আপনার কাছে অনুরোধ যে জীবনে যা কিছু হয়ে যাক দয়া করে আমাকে আপনি আপনার চরণ কোমল থেকে সরিয়ে দিবেন না। আর দয়া করে আমাকে কৃপা করুন যাতে আমি সঠিকভাবে আমার মালা শেষ করতে পারি। এবং সর্বোপরি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের সকল গ্রন্থ অধ্যায়ন করার সময় আমার যেন মনোযোগ সেই গ্রন্থের উপর থাকে। কারন আপনার কৃপা ছাড়া এই সকল কিছুই সম্ভব না। একমাত্র আপনি পারেন আমাকে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কাছে নিয়ে যেতে এছাড়া আমার কাছে আর কোন উপায় নেই। আর আপনার এই শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথির দিনে আমি আপনাকে প্রতিজ্ঞা করছি জীবনেই যায় আসুক আমি আমার ১৬ মালা শেষ করবোই এবং প্রত্যেকদিন শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ গ্রন্থ অধ্যায়ন করব। এবং আপনি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের কাছে প্রার্থনা করবেন যাতে আমি একজন ভালো ভক্ত তথা একজন ভালো প্রচারক হতে পারি। 

ইতি 

আপনার অকাজের ও অযোগ্য সন্তান 

সুমধুর নন্দসুতো দাস

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. Jai Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health.

THANK YOU, Gurumāhārāja, for everything you’ve given me in this lifetime; I am indebted.

All glories to your auspicious 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā. On this auspicious day, please accept my humble souvenir at your lotus feet, a testimonial that you penned with your lotus hands 20 years ago when you visited Lord Viṣṇupāda temple in Gayā during the Safari on 4th April 2005.

Your service attitude and the mood to serve Guru and Gaurāṅga are so inspiring. Please bless me, so that I can even contribute to your mission to fulfill your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your humble servant and son,
In the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga,
Sumadhura Vrajpati Dāsa
Māyāpur, India

परम पूज्य गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

नमा ओम विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठा भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने,
नाम आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दया नगर ग्राम तरिणे"

गुरु महाराज मैं पतित से पतित हूं। आप पतित पावन है संसार के सभी पतित आत्माओं को आपने हरि नाम देकर उनके पतित आत्मा का कल्याण किया है।गुरुदेव आप इतने दयाशील है कि आप अपने शिष्य से इतना प्रेम करते हैं कि आप उनके कल्याण के लिए योजना बनाते हैं। गुरुदेव आप अपने गुरु महाराज के आज्ञा को अस्वस्थ रहकर भी पूरा कर रहे हैं। 

गुरुदेव आपसे प्रार्थना है कि मुझे आशीर्वाद दीजिए कि आपकी आज्ञा का पालन कर सकूं और कृष्णभावनामृत में योग्य दान दे सकूं।

आपके दासों का दास 
सुमंगला माधव दास

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my beloved spiritual master,

Please accept my ananta-koṭi respectful humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja!

On this super-auspicious day of your appearance in this material world from eternal Gaura-līlā to uplift fallen souls like myself to a greater purpose of finding our true self in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—I bow down to your lotus feet, expressing my unlimited gratitude for accepting me, for loving unconditionally, for guiding, and for always blessing and praying for me & everyone.

You are truly one of the greatest ācāryas, as you are a living example of what we read in Caitanya-caritāmṛta—the absolute lover of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu. Your merciful Śrī Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes are very instructive and nectar-filled, and your most awaited Zoom darśans are even more precious and nectarean. One of the best moments of my life is to receive your darśans and blessings. Your enthusiasm to meet and bless devotees—greet your godbrothers and godsisters—is truly exemplary of Vaiṣṇava care.

Your strictness in following saṁskāras for newborns, children, and gṛhasthas, and then instructing and motivating them to become paramahaṁsas as per Śrīla Prabhupāda's orders, is unmatched. Your Holiness' way of always encouraging the youth in a very personal way to preach in unique forms—like bhakti challenges, bhakti games, etc.—by giving them freedom to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission, is extraordinary.

I am forever grateful to always receive merciful replies from you. I am very sure that your replies are life and soul of all the devotees. I was absolutely amazed when you visited Malaysia sometime after your recovery from Delhi—there is no one like you who can serve unstoppably just like Śrīla Prabhupāda. And even after doing so many multiple sevas, you are ever-increasing the standard of sādhana, book distribution, and attending all festivals.

My dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I beg and I beg your mercy to become your disciple—to be able to serve Śrī Dhāma Māyāpur, Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana, Śrī Puri Dhāma, and beloved Hari-Guru-Vaiṣṇava forever.

I seek forgiveness for all the mistakes done knowingly or unknowingly, and express complete gratitude from every ounce of my soul for everything.

Your spiritual daughter,
Sumedhā

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे'' 

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज 
दंडवत प्रणाम 

मुझ जैसे पतित जीव, आपके बारे में लिखने के लिए पूर्ण रूप से असमर्थ है। न मेरी कोई योग्यता है न मेरी अंदर उतनी श्रद्धा है बस आपकी कृपा से कुछ लिखने का प्रयास कर रही  हूं। मुझ जैसे पापी आत्मा को आपने आपके चरण में शरण दिया यही मेरे  लिए काफी है। मेरी न तो धाम प्राप्ति की इच्छा है न ईश्वर प्राप्ति की मुझे बस हमेशा आपकी चरण में स्थान मिले यही मेरी इच्छा है। आपकी कृपा से में आज भक्ति करने में समर्थ बनी हूं । अगर आप मेरी जीवन में नहीं आते तो मेरी क्या हालत होती ये में सपने में भी नहीं सोच सकती ।
          आपकी हर एक वाणी में प्रभुपाद जी की झलक दिखाई देती है । आपकी गुरु प्रेम तथा गुरु निष्ठा अद्वितीय है जिसकी झलक वैदिक तारामंडल मंदिर (TOVP) से पता चलता है। आपकी इस ७६ वां प्राकट्य दिवस पर में नरसिंह देव से यही प्रार्थना करती हूँ की वो आपको हमेशा स्वस्थ रखें तथा आपके चरण कमल में यही प्रार्थना करती हूँ की आप मुझे इतनी शक्ति प्रदान करें की में आपकी महिमा का प्रचार कर सकूँ।  शरीर असुस्थ होने के बाद भी आप जिस प्रकार गुरु और गौरंग की सेवा में खुद को हमेशा नियोजित रखते हैं, मुझ जैसे पापी आत्मा सायद ही कभी उतना सोच पाएगी, करना तो बहुत दूर की बात है।  लिखने में बहुत त्रुटि रही होगी आपका दासी  समझ कर मुझे क्षमा प्रदान करें। हरे कृष्णा!

आपकी दासानुदासी
सुमुखी वल्लभी देवी दासी

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

हरे कृष्णा गुरु महाराज 
दंडवत प्रणाम 

मुझ जैसे पतित जीव, आपके बारे में लिखने के लिए पूर्ण रूप से असमर्थ है। न मेरी कोई योग्यता है न मेरी अंदर उतनी श्रद्धा है बस आपकी कृपा से कुछ लिखने का प्रयास कर रही  हूं। मुझ जैसे पापी आत्मा को आपने आपके चरण में शरण दिया यही मेरे  लिए काफी है। मेरी न तो धाम प्राप्ति की इच्छा है न ईश्वर प्राप्ति की मुझे बस हमेशा आपकी चरण में स्थान मिले यही मेरी इच्छा है। आपकी कृपा से में आज भक्ति करने में समर्थ बनी हूं । अगर आप मेरी जीवन में नहीं आते तो मेरी क्या हालत होती ये में सपने में भी नहीं सोच सकती ।
          आपकी हर एक वाणी में प्रभुपाद जी की झलक दिखाई देती है । आपकी गुरु प्रेम तथा गुरु निष्ठा अद्वितीय है जिसकी झलक वैदिक तारामंडल मंदिर (TOVP) से पता चलता है। आपकी इस ७६ वां प्राकट्य दिवस पर में नरसिंह देव से यही प्रार्थना करती हूँ की वो आपको हमेशा स्वस्थ रखें तथा आपके चरण कमल में यही प्रार्थना करती हूँ की आप मुझे इतनी शक्ति प्रदान करें की में आपकी महिमा का प्रचार कर सकूँ।  शरीर असुस्थ होने के बाद भी आप जिस प्रकार गुरु और गौरंग की सेवा में खुद को हमेशा नियोजित रखते हैं, मुझ जैसे पापी आत्मा सायद ही कभी उतना सोच पाएगी, करना तो बहुत दूर की बात है।  लिखने में बहुत त्रुटि रही होगी आपका दासी  समझ कर मुझे क्षमा प्रदान करें।  

हरे कृष्णा 

आपकी दासानुदासी
सुमुखी वल्लभी देवी दासी

प्रिय गुरु महाराज,
हरे कृष्ण! आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 
श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय हो! श्रील जयपताका स्वामी गुरु महाराज की जय हो!

गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं कि आपकी महिमा का वर्णन करूं और ना ही मुझे कुछ आता है लेकिन आपसे दीक्षा लेने के बाद मेरे जीवन में जो परिवर्तन आया है मैं उसमें से अपना कुछ अनुभव साझा करना चाहती हूं गुरु महाराज मैं एक अच्छी भक्त नहीं बन पाई हूं लेकिन आपके दिए गए निर्देशन का पालन करते-करते मेरे अंदर एक अच्छे इंसान के गुण विकसित हो पाए हैं मैं कोई सेवा नहीं कर पाती हूं लेकिन गुरु महाराज मैं पूरी कोशिश करुंगी कि जब तक यह जीवन है मैं आपके दिए गए नियमों का पालन करते रहूंगी हरे कृष्णा

आपकी तुच्छ दासी
सुनयना नंदरानी देवी दासी

नमः ॐ विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे" 

गुरू महाराज जी के चरण कमलों में मेरा कोटि कोटि पंचांग प्रणाम 

हमारे शिक्षा गुरु ओर भक्तों की कृपा से मैं अपनी टूटी हुई वाणी से अपने गुरू महाराज जी के बारे में अपना पर्सनल रियलाइजेशन और गुणगान करने की कोशिश कर रही हुं। कुछ भी गलती हो तो कृपा मुझे माफ करना।

गुरू परंपरा में जुड़ने से पहले मुझे गुरू और गुरू परंपरा के बारे में मुझे कुछ भी पता नहीं था  और हमारे मन में गुरु के बारे में बहुत सारी गलत छवि बनी हुई थी लेकिन जब हम इस्कॉन से जुड़े तो पता चला कि गुरु की जीवन में क्या इंपॉर्टेंस है। 

इस्कॉन में जब मैं जुड़ी थी तो मेरी भक्ति में एंट्री guru Maharaj ji ke आशीर्वाद se hi hui or humare guru Maharaj Ji itne कृपालु or पतित ka उधार krne wale jo me apne apko dekhti hu to pta chalta hai ki mere guru mharaj ji kitne dyalu hai. 

Main jab b guru mharaj ji ko dekhti hu to ye sochti hu ki guru mharaj ji hume bhakti me पग पग पे हमारे लिए प्रेरणा प्रदान करते है।  

गुरू महाराज जी हमेशा हमें अपने आचरण से हमें भक्ति के सारे चरण सीखते है। कि किसी भी कंडीशन में भक्ति कैसे करनी है, प्रचार कैसे करना है, भक्तों के साथ कैसे व्यवहार करना है, प्रसादम कैसे लेना है हर एक चीज हम अपने गुरू के अंदर देखते है। मैं अपने गुरू महाराज जी के चरणों  में  प्रार्थना करती हूं कि मैं में चाहे किसी ने स्थिति में हो गुरु देव मेरे अंदर b एक कण ही गुरु भक्ति आए जैसी आप के अंदर अपने गुरू महाराज जी के लिए है।

गुरू महाराज जी मैं भी ये जीवन अपने गुरू और भक्तों की सेवा m लगाना चाहती हूं please Guru maharaj ji muje आशीर्वाद de me b preaching or bhakto ki sewa kru jab tak शरीर में प्राण है और जो b प्रोमिस mane apko diksha ke time diye the wo b complete kru 

Guru Maharaj Ji ye sab krne ka बल muje apse hi mile ga गुरु महाराज जी अपनी पुत्री पर कृपा करो कि कंडीशन कुछ b हो bus आपके चरण कमलों को अपने हृदय में धारण करूं और भक्ति में आगे बढ़ू अपने परिवार के साथ।
गुरू महाराज जी मेरे दिल की एक इच्छा है कि मैं एक बार अपने आध्यात्मिक पिता की   सेवा करना चाहती हूँ। 

मैं भगवान राधा माधव नरसिंह भगवान गौर निताई और समस्त गुरु परंपरा के चरनो में प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे और दीर्घ आयु हो।।
गुरू महाराज के चरण कमलों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

Your Humble Servant,
Sundarāṅgī Vṛndā Devī Dāsī

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, my Guru Mahārāja!

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I am deeply grateful for your causeless mercy. Through your instructions, I have found shelter in the path of bhakti. Your unwavering dedication to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness inspires me to serve with sincerity and determination.

Most of the time, I join your online classes when I am away from Māyāpur. I love the way you explain Gaurāṅga-līlā—it is so amazing. You always motivate us to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and to share them with others.

Guru Mahārāja, your hard work in developing Bhakti-vṛkṣa, now known as Bhakti Steps, has made the process so simple and accessible. You have given us such nectar, which makes it easier to preach. Many families have shared how this program has transformed their lives—it is truly unimaginable. Such a great gift! Though I am the most fallen, this system is helping me to spread the message. Thank you so much!

Personally, the Bhakti-vṛkṣa chapter in your Design Book, titled Who Am I?, deeply impacted me and my whole family. By your blessings, we have all begun to taste the nectar of bhakti.

One more thing—recently, I heard your lecture about how you read the Bhagavad-gītā eleven times when Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed you to do so. I am now desiring to follow in your footsteps, to read and apply it in my life, and to help others understand it.

I always admire how humble you are. By your mercy, I have now received my first initiation, but I still struggle to cultivate humility. Please bless me, so I may become humble and effectively spread your message by implementing it in my own life. Please also bless me so that I may complete the Bhakti-śāstrī course by Vyāsa-pūjā 2026, as you always emphasize its importance in your lectures.

Your kindness and compassion remind me of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mood of selfless service. I pray for the strength to follow your instructions and assist in your mission. Please bless me so that I may always remain engaged in the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

You are always attached to the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Please bless me so that I, too, may develop unwavering attachment to your lotus feet, which is the highest perfection. Though I am not eligible, by your mercy, anything is possible.

One more point—I always observe how much love you have for all your godbrothers, godsisters, and all devotees. You give the highest respect to everyone, just like Śrī Jagannātha, who is always with His brother and sister. How can I develop that mood of respect? Please bless me so that I may cultivate it.

If time were to stop, I would still be unable to fully describe your countless qualities, your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and your service to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I do not have the courage or the ability to express it all. Please bless me so that at least some small part of my body, mind, and soul may be engaged in your service and in the service of the Vaiṣṇavas—as my mind always tends to wander.

I love your Caitanya-caritāmṛta classes—I always want to hear the pastimes of Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda from your lotus mouth.

O Gurudeva! Please give me just a drop of your mercy.
I am more insignificant than a blade of grass, and I have no strength to tolerate worldly tribulations.
Kindly give me the strength to endure everything and free me from all desires for personal honor.

Daṇḍavat praṇāma!
Jaya Gurudeva!
Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Jaya Śrī Jagannātha!

Your insignificant servant,
Sundarūpa Jagannātha Dāsa

हरे कृष्णा 

गुरु महाराज के चरणों में  कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम
जगतगुरु  श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय पतित पावन गुरु महाराज की जय

गुरु महाराज आपको 76 वे जन्मदिन दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं 

गुरु महाराज किन शब्दों से मैं आपकी कृपा का गुणगान करूं मुझे वह शब्द मिल ही नहीं रहे क्योंकि आपकी कृपा दृष्टि इतनी दिव्य व दयालु है कि मैं शब्दों से बयां करने में असमर्थ हूं। जब भी आपकी कृपा के बारे में सोचती हूं तो हृदय भर आता है। गुरु महाराज अपनी भावना को व्यक्त करते हुए जो भी त्रुटि उसके लिए मैं क्षमा चाहूंगी।

गुरु महाराज मैं आपके किन गुणों का बखान करूं आपके सभी गुण मानो हम बुद्ध जीवों को उभारने हेतु राधा-माधव जी ने प्रदत्त किए हैं। करुणा, दयालुता, धीरता,आज्ञाकारिता  विद्वत्ता जो सदा ही आप अपने शिष्यों पर निछावर करते हैं।

अनेक शारीरिक पीड़ा होने के बाद भी आप अपने गुरु महाराज के कार्यों को करने में सदैव तत्पर रहते हैं गुरु महाराज मैं अगर अपने बारे में बताऊं तो मैं ऐसे स्थान में रहती हूं जहां कृष्ण भक्ति को अपराध स्वरूप मानते हैं परंतु आपकी कृपा से मैं यहां रहकर भी भक्ति करने का प्रयास कर रही हूं यह सब आपकी ही कृपा से संभव हो रहा है ।

गुरु महाराज अक्सर मेरे दिमाग में एक विचार सदैव रहता है कि ना जान मैंने कौन से जन्म में कौन सा ऐसा कर्म किया होगा जिसके फलस्वरुप भगवान ने मुझे आप जैसे सतगुरु,शिक्षा गुरु और वैष्णव परिवार से मिलाया, जिन्होंने मुझे हाथ पकड़ कर चलना सिखाया, बोलना सिखाए और जीवन जीने का तरीका बताया जिनकी कृपा से मुझे नया जीवन मिला।मैं अपने आसपास दिखती हूं तो गुरु महाराज मुझे अपने ऊपर गर्व महसूस होता है इसके लिए मैं क्षमा प्रार्थी हूं।

गुरु महाराज दीक्षा के उपरांत जीवन में अनेक सकारात्मक परिवर्तन आए परंतु अभी भी मेरे अंदर बहुत से कलमस ऐसे हैं जो अनेक प्रयास के बाद भी नहीं जा रहे हैं। बस आपसे प्रार्थना है कि आप मुझे इस योग्य बनाएं कि मैं वैष्णवों की आज्ञा का पालन कर सकूं और उनके प्रति सदा निष्ठावान बनी रहुं।

गुरु महाराज मैं आपसे उन सभी जाने अनजाने में हुई त्रुटियों के लिए क्षमा याचना करती हूं । और प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप मुझ बद् जीव पर सदा अपनी कृपा दृष्टि बनाए रखें।

अंत में गुरु महाराज में नरसिंह भगवान से आपके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य के लिए प्रार्थना करती हूं कि वे आपके स्वास्थ्य की रक्षा करें और हम सब पर आपकी कृपा दृष्टि बनी रहे।

Your Humble Servant,
Sunetra Keśavī Devī Dāsī

नमः ऊं विष्णु पादाय, कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले।
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने।।
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने।
गौर कथा धाम दाया,नगर ग्राम तारिणे।।

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज,

आपको कोटि-2 प्रणाम।

गुरु महाराज आप बहुत उदार हैं।आप सभी जनमानस को जन्म  मृत्यु के चक्र से बाहर लाने के लिए कृष्ण भक्ति की ओर प्रेरित करते हैं।

आप क्षमाशील हैं।एक वीडियो में मैने देखा कि आप सभी के अपराध क्षमा कर रहे हैं व सभी को आशीर्वाद भी दे रहे हैं।

गुरु महाराज मै इस वर्ष  श्रीमद्भागवतम के दो कैन्टो  पूर्ण करने का प्रयास करूंगी।इसके लिए व भक्ति मे प्रगति के लिए मुझ पर कृपा बनाए रखें। 

आपकी शिष्या (दीक्षा)

सुप्रिया जांबवती देवीदासी

                                  

                                 

 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja
Dear Śrīla Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, my eternal spiritual father!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to you.

A boy like me, who never believed in devotion or spiritual life—by your divine mercy, something miraculous happened. When I came to know about you, it was an amazing and mesmerizing experience. I realized, “Can a Guru really be so loving?” And the answer is, **yes—**a Guru like you is so loving, so caring, so full of compassion.

Although we have not yet met in person, I feel you in my heart. I believe with deep conviction that **you are my father—my eternal father—**who loves his children unconditionally. No matter how naughty or fallen I may be, you continue to shower your mercy upon me.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for giving me a chance in this life.
Thank you for blessing me with your love.
Thank you for coming into my life and making it Kṛṣṇa conscious.

You are my father, the one who fulfills all my dreams.
Earlier, I was unable to recognize you properly, but now I know who you are:
You are the most merciful spiritual father in this world.

For me, you are my everything.

Please, I beg for one more drop of mercy—
Please give me your darśana, Guru Mahārāja.
It is my greatest dream now.

Thank you again and again.
Lots of love, Guru Mahārāja.
Please forgive me for all the mistakes and offenses I’ve committed in my life.
And please, accept me, your unworthy but longing son.

Your aspiring son,

Suraj Choudhary

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Daṇḍavat praṇāma to Guru Mahārāja.

You are always joyful, and there is always a positive smile on your face in all conditions. I have seen that even though you struggle to speak properly while giving lectures, you still deliver long discourses for the benefit of fallen souls like us.

You are fully committed to your spiritual life. Despite the challenges of ill health, there is no deviation in your sādhana. This is only possible because Kṛṣṇa always supports you in your unwavering devotion.

You are so merciful and caring towards your disciples and devotees.

I humbly commit that I will try my best to serve the Vaiṣṇavas.

Your servant,
Suraj Pratāp

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज दंडवत प्रणाम 

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
श्रील गुरु महाराज की जय

हे गुरु महाराज मैं किसी लायक नहीं हूं कि आपके बारे में कुछ लिख सकूं, परंतु मैं आपकी दासी बनकर आपके लिए कुछ बोलना चाहती हूं। गुरु महाराज आपके अंदर अनगिनत गुण हैं। मैं उन गुणों का वर्णन भी नहीं कर सकती। 
हे गुरु महाराज जबसे अपने मुझ जैसी पतित को अपने चरणों में स्थान दिया है तबसे मेरे जीवन में काफी बदलाव आए हैं। वह बदलाव ऐसे हैं जिनके बदलने की मुझे कोई उम्मीद नहीं थी। परंतु आपकी शरण में आकर और आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से मेरे अंदर मुझे वो बदलाव देखने को मिले हैं।
मैं आपके चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम करती हूं और आपसे माफ़ी मांगती हूं कि मैं आपकी उस प्रकार सेवा नहीं कर पा रही हूं जिस प्रकार मुझे करनी चाहिए। मैं आपकी कथाओं का श्रवण भी सही तरीके से नहीं कर पा रही हूं।
हे गुरु महाराज मैं चाहती हूं कि मैं आपके हर निर्देशन का पालन अच्छे से कर पाऊं। अपने गुरु के आदेश का पालन करने की प्रेरणा मुझे आप ही मिली है। जिस प्रकार आप श्रील प्रभुपाद के हर निर्देशन का पालन करते थे मैं भी उसी प्रकार आपके हर निर्देशन का पालन करके आपकी सेवा करना चाहती हूं।

अंत में मैं श्री श्री नरसिंह देव से यही प्रार्थना करती हूं कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें और मुझ जैसे पतित को अपने संरक्षण में रखकर मेरा मार्गदर्शन कर सकें।
आपके चरणों में कोटि कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम 

आपकी दासी
सुरेश्वरी प्रेमा देवी दासी

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to glorify my Guru Mahārāja—a spiritual warrior of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, from the very first day I saw you until today, you have constantly bestowed your causeless mercy and blessings upon me—whatever the situation may be. Whether it was my initiation, selecting a partner, marriage ceremony, my wife’s initiation, my child’s birth, naming ceremony, or of course, the annaprāśana ceremony—for which we recently visited Śrīdhāma Māyāpur—you were always there for us. Guru Mahārāja, although we arrived late and the annaprāśana ceremony was already over, you still gave us time from your tight schedule and made the ceremony happen for our child. We truly cannot forget that day in our entire life. Remembering it again and again always fills us with immense joy, surrender, and love toward your divine grace.

Guru Mahārāja, you are an ocean of qualities. However, just as a sparrow cannot cross the ocean, similarly I am not capable of describing all your qualities. Still, the qualities that attract me the most are: your dedication to the TOVP mission, your loving care for devotees, your affection for all—whether disciples or not—and your powerful commitment to carrying and fulfilling the orders of Śrīla Prabhupāda with 200% energy and determination.

Guru Mahārāja, your mercy upon us is unlimited. Yet in return, I have not paid anything back. On this Vyāsa-pūjā day, I sincerely promise you that I will try my level best to make you happy by following your instructions as my life and soul.

Lastly, I beg you to kindly forgive my offenses committed at your lotus feet, knowingly or unknowingly, and please bless this fallen soul so that I may contribute something meaningful to your mission.

Your insignificant servant,
Susakhā Mukunda Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Your Holiness.

I offer my respectful obeisances unto Śrīla Prabhupāda and the guru-paramparā.

Guru Mahārāja, please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja!!

This is my first homage offering—please forgive me if I have committed any offense. I am so blessed that I have come to the bona fide guru-paramparā. After many, many births, I have received this fortune. I feel so happy and blessed that I am able to render service to my Guru and to Kṛṣṇa under the shelter of this sacred disciplic succession. Many thanks for your causeless mercy upon this fallen soul.

A big Haribol! to your auspicious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Your servant,
Gopī Acyuta-priyā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Your Holiness.
I offer my respectful obeisances unto Śrīla Prabhupāda and the guru-paramparā.

Guru Mahārāja, please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja!!

This is my first homage offering. Please forgive me if I commit any offense. I am so blessed that I have come to the bona fide guru-paramparā. After many, many births, I have received this fortune. I feel so happy and blessed that I am doing my service for my Guru and Kṛṣṇa under the shelter of this sacred disciplic succession. Many thanks for your mercy upon this fallen soul.

A big Haribol! on your auspicious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Your servant,
Aśoka Caraṇa Acyuta Dāsa

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महाराज
 कृपया मेरा सादर प्रणाम स्वीकार करें 
प्रिय गुरु महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूंl इसलिए मैं आपके चरणों में अपनी कृतज्ञता अर्पण करना चाहती हूं l कि आपने मुझे अपनी शिष्या के रूप में स्वीकार किया! मैं इसके बिल्कुल योग्य नहीं थी की कोई गुरु मुझे स्वीकार कर सके या दीक्षा प्रदान कर सके, लेकिन आपकी कृपा अहैतूकी हैl कि आपने मुझे अपने शिष्या के रूप में स्वीकार कियाl 

आप नित्यानंद महाप्रभु के स्वरूप और चैतन्य महाप्रभु के पार्षद है lजो हमें इस धरा धाम से भगवान के धाम ले जाने में सक्षम है lहम सौभाग्यशाली हैं कि हमें आप जैसे आध्यात्मिक पिता मिलेl

गुरु महाराज आप पतित से पतित जीव पर भी अपनी कृपा दिखाते हैं l  आपकी कृपा के कारण हम जैसे पतित जीवो को हरिनाम का आश्रय ,पवित्र भगवान नाम का जप, भक्तों का संघ ,भक्तों की सेवा करने और विग्रह की सेवा करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआl आपकी ही अहेतुकी कृपा के कारण आज हमें इस कृष्ण भावना अमृत आंदोलन का हिस्सा बनाने का अवसर मिला हैl आपने हमें हमेशा अपना उदाहरण देकर ही सब कुछ सिखाया की कैसे प्रचार करना हैl गुरु की सेवा करनी है lऔर गुरु की वाणी को सर्वस्व मानकर अपना जीवन व्यतीत करना l जगतगुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद जी ने आपको जो भी आदेश दिए आपने उन्हें अपना जीवन का लक्ष्य मानकर पूरा किया ,चाहे आप शारीरिक रूप से स्वस्थ हो या ना होl इस तरह आपने हमें सिखाया की कैसे हमें अपने गुरु को दिए वचनों का पालन करना चाहिएl और उनकी सेवा करनी चाहिए l
 

मैं आपकी एक पतित  शिष्या हूं ,जो आपसे यही प्रार्थना करती है, कि आप मुझे आशीर्वाद दें, कि जिस तरह अपने गुरु के वचनों को , उनकी वाणी को सर्वस्व मानकर उन्हें पूरा करने का प्रयास कियाl वैसे ही हम भी अपने दिए गए वचनों को पूरी निष्ठा के साथ पूरा कर सके lऔर आपके इस मिशन को आगे बढ़ाने में निमित्त मात्र बन सके l कृपया करके आप मुझे आशीर्वाद देl

गुरु महाराज  मैं आपको वचन देती हूं कि मैं प्रतिदिन 16 माला का जाप 4 नियमों का पालन और श्रील प्रभुपाद जी के द्वारा दिए गए इन अनमोल शास्त्रों का अध्ययन करूंगीl और आपके सभी आदेशों को अपने जीवन में लागू करने का प्रयास करूंगी lऔर मुझे इतनी बुद्धि प्रदान करें कि मैं सभी भक्तों की सेवा कर सकूंl

आपकी विनम्र दासी
सुशीला राधा रानी  देवी दासी

“I went to your country with a mission, and you all good souls were sent by Kṛṣṇa to me.”
—Śrīla Prabhupāda

One of the good souls sent by Kṛṣṇa to Śrīla Prabhupāda is His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja, who has been serving Śrīla Prabhupāda as a “selfless worker” for over three decades.

Śrīla Prabhupāda had the vision of a Temple of the Vedic Planetarium to be built in Māyāpur. He was engaging scientists, asking them to study the Fifth Canto and construct the planetarium, and he also instructed Jayapatākā Mahārāja to figure it out.

One time, when Jayapatākā Mahārāja entered the room to see Śrīla Prabhupāda, he was told, “I have given you the kingdom of God. Now develop it.” Jayapatākā Mahārāja took this statement both seriously and humorously.

During the early development of Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandira, the presiding Deities of the mandira, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, were brought to Māyāpur. Jayapatākā Mahārāja recognized Them from a dream he had years earlier while preaching in the West.

In 1977, ISKCON Māyāpur was attacked by local villagers. They attempted to seize everything, and devotees were arrested. At that time, His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja mobilized the locals and organized a massive procession from Māyāpur to the Chand Kazi samādhi and then to the Jagannātha temple. About 25,000 people participated in the march, which included 168 kīrtana groups.

This is a small offering from
Your humble servant,
Subārṇakānti Mādhavī Devī Dāsī

मेरे  प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.   

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

गुरु महाराज आपको 76  प्राकट्य दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

मैं आपके चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करती हूं

आपका अपने गुरु के प्रति समर्पण पर पूरी दुनिया में मिसाल है आपने अपने गुरु की वाणी को इतनी जल्दी अपने जीवन में स्वीकार कर लिया हम जैसे तुच्छ जीव का समर्पण भी ऐसा हो सके आप ऐसे शारीरिक अवस्था में भी मुझ जैसी पतित के ऊपर निरंतर अपनी कृपा बरसा रहे हैं देश विदेश में भी जा जाकर प्रचार प्रसार कर रहे हैं आपके जीवन का हर एक छड़ से मुझे प्रेरणा मिलती है! मैं अपने जीवन को आपके जीवन की तरह कृष्ण भावनामृत में अर्पित कर सकूं और आपके द्वारा दिए गए इस आध्यात्मिक जीवन को भगवान की सेवा में लगा पाऊं गुरु महाराज जब मेरी दीक्षा हुई थी तब ऑनलाइन हुई थी वैसे तो आपका आशीर्वाद हमेशा मेरे साथ है पर गुरु महाराज मेरा एक ही सपना और दिल से प्रार्थना है कि मैं आपसे मिल पाऊं आपका आशीर्वाद ले सकूं आप अपनी  कृपा दिखलाइए अपने चरण कमल का आश्रय प्रदान कर सकूं 

गुरु महाराज अपनी भक्ति की तीव्रता को कैसे आगे बढ़ाएं गुरु महाराज मुझसे जो भी बोलने में गलती हुई आप अपनी मंदबुद्धि आध्यात्मिक पुत्री   को क्षमा  करें । मैंने  16 माला जप तथा चार नियमों का पालन तथा वैष्णव की सेवा निरंतर करती रहूंगी। मेरी प्रार्थना में इतनी तीव्रता व शुद्धता नहीं फिर भी मैं नरसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती  हूं। कि आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहे हम जैसे पतित जीवो पर आपनी अहैतुकी कृपा  प्रदान करते  रहें।

आपकी तुच्छ दासी

सुवर्णांगी माधवी देवी दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

As a humble disciple of His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja, I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be under his divine guidance. His words are not just teachings but lifelines that have illuminated my path in the darkest of times. His boundless compassion, unwavering faith, and deep spiritual wisdom inspire me daily.

Swami Mahārāja’s presence is a source of immense strength and peace for me. His instructions, even the simplest ones, carry the power to transform hearts and minds. His ability to connect with each devotee personally, irrespective of their background, is a testament to his divine nature. His love for Lord Kṛṣṇa and his dedication to spreading the message of bhakti are unparalleled.

Through his teachings, I have learned that true devotion transcends rituals; it is about surrender, love, and heartfelt service. He has taught me to see Kṛṣṇa in every aspect of life and to live with the humility and compassion that reflect the essence of a true devotee.

Your humble servant,
Suvarṇāṅgī Śyāmapriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Daṇḍavat Praṇāma.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you and to your 76th Appearance Day!

Dear Gurudeva,

You have truly appeared as an incarnation to reclaim the most fallen and conditioned souls like me—

patita-pāvana hetu tava avatāra

Your causeless mercy and utmost compassion toward each and every jīva know no bounds. In your compassionate heart, our darkest karma finds redemption. Your prayers are a beacon of hope, guiding us fallen souls toward the light. You are, indeed, the patita-pāvana—the savior of the fallen.

Dear Gurudeva, as per your instruction on my initiation day, I am happy to inform you that, by your blessings, I have recently completed the Bhakti-śāstrī course and received a certificate from the Māyāpur Institute.

Please kindly forgive me for all the offenses I have committed. I humbly beg for your mercy, seeking your guidance to avoid repeating those mistakes. Please grant me the strength to follow your teachings with sincere devotion and to selflessly serve you, the Vaiṣṇavas, and Kṛṣṇa with a pure heart.

I am endeavoring to rectify my consciousness by hearing His Holiness Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja’s lectures on anarthas, aparādhas, attachments, and so on—as you once graciously recommended during the Pune yātrā lecture:

“I hope my disciples take Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja as their śikṣā-guru. He gives nice instructions. He sets a good example.”

Śrīla Gurudeva, I humbly pray that, by your causeless mercy, my heart may be transformed and imbued with proper consciousness. May I engage in sincere sādhana, avoid criticizing devotees, cultivate compassion for all living beings, develop a deep taste for Hari-nāma, and serve Hari, Guru, and Vaiṣṇavas with selfless devotion.

Please bestow your boundless blessings and mercy upon me, as always.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your most fallen spiritual daughter & menial servant,
Suveśinī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī
Vijayawāda, Andhra Pradesh

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto the dust of Your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Holiness.

It is my great fortune that I am able to write to You on Your auspicious appearance day. Guru Mahārāja, this year is a special year for my spiritual journey because, after Harināma initiation, it is my first homage on Your Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava.

Patita-pāvana Gurudeva, Your compassion toward fallen souls is unimaginable. Many times, I am astonished to see the unconditional mercy You bestow. Although I have a propensity for committing offenses, You are always with me, saving me from this material world (śrī-guru karuṇā-sindhu, adhama janāra bandhu). Without You, I have no hope. In my fallen life, You are the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda. No one is like You, Guru Mahārāja.

Guru Mahārāja, by Śrīla Prabhupāda's and Your mercy, I am trying to serve this glorious mission under the guidance of Your son, Śrī Rādha-pati Vaṁśīdhārī Prabhu, at Bhagirathi Bhakti-vṛkṣa, Howrah. Due to my degraded consciousness, I am not able to serve up to the standards.

Humbly, I seek Your blessings so that I may serve this glorious mission without offenses.

Guru Mahārāja, I want to be a puppet in Your hands—please make me dance as You like.

On this most auspicious day, I beg forgiveness for my offenses unto Your lotus feet, and I beg for Your causeless mercy so that I may fully utilize this life for the preaching mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your eternal servant,
Suvigraha Baladeva Dāsa (Dīkṣā)

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma
Guru Mahārāja, please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine service.

I have no qualifications to glorify you.
Please accept this nugatory offering and forgive all my mistakes and offenses.


Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are truly the pinnacle of all utterly dedicated souls devoted to Kṛṣṇa-prema. Despite being bestowed with profound intelligence and kinesthetic excellence, you were determined to preach Kṛṣṇa-bhakti and deliver us fallen souls.

A multitude of adverse bodily conditions are nothing in front of your mystical, magnanimous, and unfathomable love toward Kṛṣṇa and His dear devotees. You are the unwavering tree of spiritual embodiment, who sternly faces the catastrophes of māyā and provides shelter for many lives to do the same.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are the living testament of peak commiseration. Having so many challenges and still traveling across the globe selflessly—solely to preach and deliver the spiritually fallen, in order to follow the instructions of your Guru—is truly rare and can only be performed by you.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are the ever-persistent roar of Nṛsiṁha-deva Bhagavān, who banishes all profanity and doubt that clutch the hearts of the devotees. Your vibrance is enough to dismantle the deadliest mahā-dāvāgni in this bhava-sāgara.

O Guru Mahārāja! You are the divine ambience of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's ever-ecstatic form—immersed in kīrtana and the elucidation of the holy nectar of the Lord’s unmistakably perplexing prema-rasa and divine pastimes.

mahāprabhoḥ kīrtana-nṛtya-gīta-
vāditra-mādyan-manaso rasena
romāñca-kampāśru-taraṅga-bhājo
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam

Dear Guru Mahārāja, your wonderful and unmatched adherence to the precious process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is exemplified even in your śayyā-līlā (bed pastime).

You are my sunshine, whose brilliance and insurmountable energy penetrate all the darkest clouds of ignorance and delusion, and empower me with the strength to move forward in bhakti.

O Guru Mahārāja! Therefore, please cascade your unbounded gracious mercy upon this spiritually indigent, foolish servant, so that she may render even a meagre service at your lotus feet. Please bless her with even a fragment equivalent to a trillionth of the dust of your lotus feet. Please bestow your mercy so that she may serve in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and selflessly serve the devotees.

This servant of yours prays at the lotus feet of Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, and Sudarśana for your good health and the uninterrupted completion of your divine desires.


All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Your piddling servant,
Svarṇaprabhā Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine self!

I have no qualification to glorify you or your transcendental pastimes. Please forgive me if I miss anything in this humble attempt.

I am truly fortunate to have you in my life. For generations, I have not come across anyone who was a devotee. But by your mercy, I have received the opportunity to understand who I truly am, what my real responsibilities are in this material world, and what is genuine happiness and love.

I always had interest in bhakti and tried to connect with many spiritual groups, but I was never able to stay connected—until I came under your shelter. It is your greatness that you have accepted such a fallen, sinful person like me as your disciple. I constantly beg for your mercy and blessings in every step of my life. Without you, my life is like a flower without fragrance.

You are one of the most exalted disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You have dedicated every moment of your life to fulfilling his divine mission. Your unwavering enthusiasm in serving your Guru Mahārāja is a shining inspiration for all of us. I earnestly pray that you bless me so I may one day become a humble servant of your lotus feet.

I may have many roles and identities in this world, but the greatest of them all is this: I am your daughter, and you are my eternal spiritual father.

Your humble servant,

Śveta Mañjarī Susevinī Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


Hare Kṛṣṇa, My Dear Spiritual Father,

I beg to offer You my most respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda and to You.

I cannot express the right words to describe how fortunate I am to have come to Your lotus feet. In all your lectures, You teach how only a fortunate soul comes to the lotus feet of a bona fide spiritual master by the supreme arrangement of Kṛṣṇa, where he gets the seed of devotional service by both of Their mercy. Though I don’t see myself to be anywhere near fortunate, having come here and to have You as my spiritual master—my spiritual father—I am eternally indebted.

Śrīlā Kānu Rāmadāsa Ṭhākura would sing in glorification of Lord Nityānanda, how He gives His mercy indiscriminately and unlimitedly to anyone and everyone, spreading the holy names of Lord Gaurāṅga. Similarly, my dear spiritual master, You have taken the mercy of Lord Nitāi and touched so many souls with Kṛṣṇa consciousness—especially mine. Your love for Nitāi-Gaura flows through your lectures; your eyes are full of mercy for conditioned souls; your hands, decorated with the Jagannātha stick, are always ready to bless everyone by making Lord Jagannātha’s mercy available to them.

Earlier, I heard from one of Your dear spiritual daughters how distance is no excuse for Your mercy, for Your mercy is so personal and sweet—it touches each and every devotee’s heart, though they may be miles away from You. She related how, my dear spiritual father, You are always so personal to all the devotees, and how being with You every moment is itself a humbling lesson, the sweetest experience, and a forever heart-imprint. Though I am not fortunate to see it myself, hearing from those who have seen is a mystical experience which reveals Your presence and mercy even more in my life. Unlike all the moon-like disciples who are full of so many good qualities, genuine humility and talents that they use to glorify You, I only have words that carry my heart to You always.

Despite Your hectic schedule, Your love for Your disciples is something that always touches my heart. 2025 has already been a year fully blessed—for I got to behold those lotus feet that my heart holds dear in person for the first time on Nityānanda Trayodaśī. Oh, how much I had heard of the nectar emanating from those lotus feet from my godsisters—seeing them in person was life-giving. You are the reservoir of all good qualities, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja, but Your feature of being so personal to Your children is most dear to my heart.

Your fatherly concern for those disciples who are physically away from You, engaged in Your loving service of preaching—unlimitedly on Your instruction—in that split second, Your one word or two, or simply Your presence, Your loving glance, catches their hearts in a go. When Caitanya-līlā classes would go on, You once said, “Lord Caitanya is so affectionate that He is more affectionate than millions of mothers and fathers.” Though I have never seen Lord Caitanya, I have felt Your love and affection that so naturally flows simply through Your oceanic glance—the reservoir of all affection.

Whenever I had wondered how wonderful it is that every time I fell into some situation, You always saved me from imminent danger—through dreams, through senior guidance, and sometimes in the middle of a live class! Difficult situations in life were no excuse—for simply Your one loving glance on Zoom was the remedy. Your lotus feet are the supreme solace of all Your dear children. Your lotus toes wiggle as if they are dancing in Your saffron-coloured socks when the camera would move to them during an online shelter ceremony, when flowers were offered to You virtually—indicating that they are always alive in our hearts. The chair You rest on while giving class is meaningful, showing all of us that You, my dear spiritual father, are our only lifeline. Your lotus hands rest on them as You raise them to wave at Your disciples—online and offline—as You leave after the Caitanya-līlā class, or when You just unexpectedly arrive for a quick darśana to Your children, like life returning to a lifeless body.

Knowing their hearts, Your simple hand gesture—as in a wave—touches their hearts every single time. Your tall, glowing figure, as everyone falls straight in front of You, offering obeisances with great feelings of love. Your lotus mouth would not let a day pass without speaking about Your beloved Lords, Nitāi-Gaura.

Thank You for giving us JPS Archives, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja. In one of Your Vyāsa-pūjā lectures in Māyāpur in the early ’90s, You so lovingly and feelingly said, “It is not that we don’t want to care—we want to care. But I am only one, I answer all the letters myself.” You had said how, in the future, You would want to keep in contact with all Your disciples so that they don’t feel uncared for. Now, JPS Media, JPS Archives, Zoom, and so many other efforts have manifested—contacting thousands of Your children back to Your lotus feet. I really pray, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja, that everyone takes advantage of all the efforts You put in to connect with Your disciples.

It is said that Lord Nitāi-Gaura melted even stones. But my heart is so hard, like iron—it never melted. But if anyone ever saw and realised even a drop of Your mercy, and the efforts You put into each devotee individually by investing Your everything—their hearts would melt. Your lectures are the source of Your vāṇī presence in my life. I pray that just like in the spiritual world, where everything is spiritual in nature and has a form—just like the silver anklet You once described that always holds onto Lord Nitāi’s lotus feet—may my heart always be attracted and fixed in holding onto Your vāṇī presence in my life through Your lectures.

My dear spiritual father, Your moistened eyes, decorated with the love of Lord Nitāi-Gaura and compassion for the fallen souls, are the abode of fatherly affection. Your merciful glance, which is like the sun, keeps the sunflower-like hearts of Your disciples from withering. I really pray and beg at Your lotus feet on this most merciful and auspicious day, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja: please bless all of us—especially this fallen servant of Yours. For You know our hearts, and with separation and mercy, You mend them. I beg at Your most merciful lotus feet that we may have the strength to fulfill Your instructions, even life after life—and that wherever we may be, we may always see Your loving smile that nurtures our hearts, just like the fish who protect and nourish their little ones simply by glancing over them.

I always fear that Māyā is very strong. Because of the weakness of my heart, I am like a cotton wick that can blow away by her tricks. That’s why I pray at Your lotus feet, my most merciful master—you have unlimited kṛpā-bala, merciful strength—please keep this servant tied to Your lotus feet always and engaged in Your service.

Thank You for Your causeless mercy, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja, for giving me an opportunity to serve You in whatever way I can. By Your mercy, I am in the wonderful congregation Kṛṣṇa Bandhu, under the loving guidance of H.G. Sundar Vāman Prabhu and H.G. Ratnāvalī Mātajī, and in the association of many like-minded devotees. I am praying at Your lotus feet that You would shower Your mercy on all Your children, and allow all of us together to soon serve You by nourishing our hearts with Your loving presence and words that lead us to Goloka, back to You, in Your service to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaura eternally.

A very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrīlā Gurudeva.

My deepest and sincere prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva for Your speedy recovery, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja.

Begging innumerable times for Your forgiveness for my unlimited offenses.

dayā karo ācāryapāda jayapatākā svāmī
tomāra caraṇa-sevā māge ei adhamā dāsī

Your most insignificant servant and spiritual daughter,
Swāhali Swain
Bhubaneswar, India
Kṛṣṇa Bandhu Congregation

Vyāsa-pūjā Offering

Swapnil Solanki (Sheltered Disciple)
Surat, Gujarat


Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Guru Mahārāja,
You are an inspiration to me—to work hard with enthusiasm in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve Their Lordships with purity.

You have descended on this earth to deliver fallen souls like us, and today is that auspicious day on which our deliverance to Goloka Vṛndāvana was confirmed by Kṛṣṇa, Rādhārāṇī, and Śrīla Prabhupāda—because you came to deliver us with 100% certainty. Yes, we will be delivered in this very life—only, only, and only by your mercy.

In actuality, you are a beacon of spiritual strength, tolerance, enthusiasm, and humbleness for everyone.

By your actions, we learn how to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, how not to be lazy in devotional service.
Your protection gives us strength to fight against Māyā.

Please bless your son so that he may make you proud.
May I develop more and more love for you, Guru Mahārāja, and for my Nitāi-Gaurāṅga.


Your servant,
Swapnil Solanki (Sheltered Disciple)
Surat, Gujarat

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat-praṇāma to Guru Mahārāja
Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja.

I have no qualifications to glorify Guru Mahārāja. I am simply a fallen soul.

On this most special and sacred day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I wish to offer my sincerest gratitude unto you. Your lifetime of devotional service, even in the most difficult situations, is a glorious tribute to your complete surrender and love for Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and the Vaiṣṇava community.

It is truly a joy to witness how your wisdom and compassion are uplifting people and guiding them toward Kṛṣṇa all over the world.

I feel that your encouragement upon me is Śrīla Prabhupāda’s priceless blessing. You are a great inspiration in my life.

Thank you.

With my sincerest gratitude and heartfelt prayers for your good health, I remain:

Your humble servant,
Swarnimā Devī Dāsī

My dear spiritual father,

All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your Divine Grace has mercifully given me another one year to serve your mission. There are thousands of disciples who are doing so much wonderful preaching, inaugurating temples, completing Bhakti-vedāntas, bringing so many souls into this movement, distributing thousands of books, conducting so many Bhakti-vṛkṣas, Nāma-haṭṭas, Deity worship, wonderful sādhana, etc. They are more qualified, with a lot more Vaiṣṇava qualities and dedication than I have. But Your Divine Grace has given me Your causeless mercy to be very close in Your association, encouraging and appreciating whatever tiny, insignificant things that I do. On the other hand, I see everything happening as pre-programmed or preplanned scenes.

In recent years, in my experience with pāda-pīṭham installation—it is all miracles happening in front of our own eyes. Who says you are physically challenged? You are making wonders and doing all the works through your inconceivable potency. If I own any credit at all, it is that I am simply witnessing your extraordinary power, which is truly goosebumpsevery time.

Your Divine Grace’s strong, intense desire is enabling Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus footprints to be installed all over. And it is creating a great mercy revolution—bringing Lord Caitanya back to all the holy places, and energizing or imparting further sanctity. Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura envisioned this, and now, after one hundred years, the victory flag of his movement is rising and fulfilling that vision—it is a spectacular wonder. When Your Divine Grace began this effort, we also discovered an article published one hundred years ago in The Gauḍīya magazine about pāda-pīṭham installations, with a list of all 108 locations. These events feel like the ācāryas are personally speaking and guiding Your Divine Grace at every moment. I am extremely happy to be near Your Divine Grace and witness all of this.

This year, the Bir Nagar land purchase is another miraculous event. In a recent Guru-ājñā, Your Divine Grace mentioned that you are constantly meditating upon the installation of the lotus footprints, Bir Nagar, etc. These projects are maturing and manifesting before our very eyes.

During the recent Madurai visit, Your Divine Grace journeyed to Tirukkoṣṭhiyūr and installed the lotus footprints. The amount of spiritual vibration emanating during your presence in that holy land was immeasurable—where the dust of Rāmānujācārya’s lotus feet lies, and where many Vaiṣṇavas have rendered devotional service in the past. This place is further sanctified by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself having visited it. In such a supremely sacred place, Your Divine Grace added even more spiritual significance. Even amidst health challenges, Your Divine Grace travelled to Tirukkoṣṭhiyūr and installed the lotus footprints of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

In every situation, I feel my own insignificance and Your causeless mercy. Words cannot express it, nor is there any way to repay the mercy and love Your Divine Grace have shown me. I clearly understand that it is simply Your Divine Grace using me in Your Divine hands as an instrument in your mission to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas. Jaya Ācāryapāda!

Your ever servant,
Śyāma Rasika dāsa

प्रिय गुरु महाराज आपके चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम.   

नमो ॐ विष्णु पदाय कृष्ण प्रतिष्ठाय भूतले
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामीं इति नामिने,
नमो आचार्य पदाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने
गौर कथा धाम दाय नगर ग्राम तरिणे''

गुरु महाराज आपको 76 जनम दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।      
मैं आपके चरणों में कृतज्ञता अर्पण करती हू।

गुरु महाराज मै आपकी बहुत आभारी हु जो अपने मुझ जैसे पतित को अपनी शरण दी ।

मुझे  पढ़ने भी नहीं आता था फिरभी आपने मुझे भक्ति प्रदान की।
गुरु महाराज आप बहुत दयालु है।

आजतक मुझसे जो भी भूल हुई उसके लिए मुझे माफ करिएगा 
और मैं कोशिश करूंगी कि मैं सब कुछ ठीक करूं।
गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा के बिना ये सब नहीं होता 
मै आपकी बहुत आभारी हूं 
अपनी कृपा हमेशा बनाए रखिएगा 
 

आपकी शिष्या
श्यामा सेवानी कलावती देवी दासी 

हरे कृष्ण गुरु महराज के चरणों में दंडवत प्रणाम 

परम पूज्य गुरु महराज जी का गुणगान करना मुझ जैसी पतित अज्ञानी के लिए संभव नहीं है 
शास्त्रों में गुरु को साक्षात् परम् ब्रम्ह की संज्ञा दी गई है 

गुरु महराज जी हम जैसे पतितो के उद्धार के लिए ही शरीर धारण किया है गुरु महराज की कृपा से ही मैं कुछ भक्ति करने का प्रयास कर रहा  रही हूँ 

मैं नृसिंह भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि आप स्वस्थ्य रहे और आपकों शारीरिक कष्ट न हो 

आपकी कृपा दृष्टि हम पर निरंतर बनीं रहे कयोंकि आप कि कृपा के बिना भक्ति कर पाना मुझ जैसी अज्ञानी के लिए असंभव है 

आपकी तुच्छ दास
श्याम सुधाकर दास

उर्जेस्वरी पद्मा देवी दासी  

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

I offer my humble obeisances to Guru Mahārāja.
I offer my koṭi-koṭi daṇḍavat praṇāms to Guru Mahārāja's lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja,

I am not worthy of singing your praises, for I am a fallen soul trapped in this material world. However, whatever devotion I have attained on this path is solely due to your mercy, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy, and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.

Through your mercy, I received the holy name (harināma). Guru Mahārāja, I humbly pray that you continue to bestow your causeless mercy upon me, a wretched soul.

It is essential to have a guru in our lives. When we were waiting to receive initiation from Guru Mahārāja, the anticipation was palpable. We eagerly awaited your arrival, and when we finally had your darśana on stage, it was an overwhelming experience. Seeing you brought tears to my eyes; it felt as though the Lord Himself was standing before us.

Despite facing health issues and being under immense pressure, Guru Mahārāja continues to deliver lectures and lead chanting sessions daily. Guru Mahārāja is truly a magnificent soul. Every day, I pray to the Lord with love, requesting that Guru Mahārāja remains healthy so that you may continue to guide us and remain with us, offering your invaluable guidance.

As a humble offering, I dedicate an extra round of prayers on my japa-mālā daily, seeking the Lord’s blessings for Guru Mahārāja’s eternal well-being and good health.

We receive immense love from Guru Mahārāja, inspiring us to continue spreading the glories of Lord Hari, just as Guru Mahārāja has propagated the holy name (harināma). We, too, strive to play our part in disseminating the holy name.

I offer my deepest, most humble respects at the sacred feet of Guru Mahārāja. I am but a lowly, insignificant servant, forever devoted to your divine guidance.

Your humble servant,
Śyāma-sudhāmayī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāma
Please accept our humble offering at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja-jī.

Dear Guru Mahārāja-jī,
I am not capable of truly glorifying you... Chahe mai kitnī bhī aap kī stuti karūṅ, tab bhī pūrī nahīṅ ho sakti. Āp Bhagavān ke nitya-parṣada ho.

Āpne merī jīvan ko badal diyā... Āj mere chehre par jo thodī sī muskān hai, wo sirf aur sirf āpke kṛpā se hai. Āpne jo mujhe Harināma kā anmol hīrā diyā, usne merī pūrī jīvan ko badal diyā.

You are my spiritual father.
Guru Mahārāja, please bestow even a little of your mercy upon me.

I always pray to
Śrī Rādhā Mādhava,
Śrī Nṛsiṁha-deva, and
Śrī Pañca-tattva
to bless our Guru Mahārāja-jī with good health and long life so that you may continue to shower your mercy on countless fallen souls like us.

Yours in humble service,
Śyāmā Sulochanā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I bow at Your lotus feet with deep gratitude. Every morning, during maṅgala-ārati, we sing:

saṁsāra-dāvānala-līḍha-loka
trāṇāya kāruṇya-ghanāghanatvam

Just as a raincloud extinguishes a blazing forest fire, the spiritual master delivers the conditioned souls from the sufferings of this world through his unlimited mercy.

Guru Mahārāja, You are the living embodiment of that mercy. Despite so many physical challenges, You continue to travel, preach, and uplift countless souls, tirelessly fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless service inspire us all.

Recently, You spoke about the unlimited mercy of Lord Nityānanda, whose causeless grace is the only hope for fallen souls like myself. It is through Your divine presence that we experience His mercy in this age. You have dedicated Your entire existence to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, ensuring that every soul—regardless of background, qualification, or location—receives the opportunity to reconnect with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, I have no qualification, yet by Your causeless mercy, I pray that I may contribute—even in a small way—to Your divine mission. You have often said that even an unqualified person can render great service if they simply take shelter of the spiritual master’s mercy.

mūkaṁ karoti vācalam
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-bandhavam

By the mercy of the spiritual master, even a mute can speak eloquently, and a lame man can cross mountains.

When I was five years old, I visited Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma with my family. As I walked through the temple and saw Śrīla Prabhupāda’s puṣpa-samādhi, his deity, and his photographs, I had a spontaneous realization—I felt that Śrīla Prabhupāda was my grandfather. My own grandfather wore kaṇṭhī-mālā and tilaka, and I saw the same divine qualities in Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Now, many years later, I understand that my childhood realization was true. Śrīla Prabhupāda is my spiritual grandfather, and You, Guru Mahārāja, are my spiritual father.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray that I may always remain engaged in Your service. May my life be dedicated to assisting You in whatever way pleases You. Your kindness is my only shelter, and I am forever grateful for Your divine grace.

Your insignificant son,
Syāmakānta Kṛṣṇa Dāsa (Dīkṣā)

ব্যাস-পূজা শ্রদ্ধা

আমার প্রিয় শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজ।

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe ।।

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 ।।

 

শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের সকল মহিমা, 

 ইসকন প্রতিষ্ঠাতা আচার্য শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ সারা বিশ্বে হরিনাম মহাপ্রভুর বানী ও শিক্ষা প্রচার করেছেন, যদি প্রভুপাদ না হইত তবে কি হইত এই জীবন বহিতে কিসে।

প্রিয় বাবা আমার গুরু মহারাজ আপনাকে জানাই শুভ ব্যাস পূজোর অনেক অনেক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন ভালোবাসা এবং শুভকামনা।

ও গুরু মহারাজ আপনি মহান, আমার পরম আরাধ্য পরম পূজনীয় পতিতপ্রাবন, কৃপাময় করুনাময় অন্তর্যামী গুরু মহারাজ,

আপনি আমার বেঁচে থাকার কারণ,

আমার ভুল চিকিৎসায় শারীরিক ৮০% পায়ের সমস্যা হয়েগেছে আমার মতো অধম পাপি কে বিনা স্বার্থে গ্ৰহন করেছেন এবং কৃপা করেছেন, ভালোবাসেন তার জন্য চির কৃতজ্ঞ থাকবো, কৃপা করুন, পথ প্রদর্শন করুন, আপনার যোগ্য প্রিয় সন্তান শিষ্য তৈরি করুন, আপনার আদেশ উপদেশ পালন করতে পারি, সেবা আচার সারা বিশ্বে হরিনাম প্রচার কার্যক্রমে সহযোগিতা গুরু মহারাজ আপনাকে করতে পারি, 

সর্বদা সাথে ও পাশে থাকুন কৃষ্ণ প্রেম ভক্তি প্রদান করুন ,

শ্রীরাধা মাধব গৌর নিতাই নৃসিংহ দেব ভগবান জগন্নাথ বলভদ্র সুভদ্রা রানীর কাছে প্রার্থনা করি যেন সর্বদা সুস্থ থাকেন, আপনার দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করি , নৃসিংহ দেব ভগবান রক্ষা করুক সর্বদা আপনাকে।

আপনার ঐশ্বরিক অনুগ্রহের ব্যাস-পূজা উদযাপন উপলক্ষে, আমি আপনার পদ্মের পায়ের সেবা করার জন্য আমার আত্মসমর্পণ এবং উত্সর্গকে পুনর্নিশ্চিত করছি, এমনকি জীবনের পরের জীবন, এবং আপনার অকারণ করুণার জন্য প্রার্থনা করছি এবং সংঘটিত যেকোনো অপরাধের জন্য ক্ষমা প্রার্থনা করছি।

তোমার নগণ্য দাস,

শ্যামসুন্দর কৃপাময় দাস

পশ্চিম মেদিনীপুর

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Divine Appearance Day!

I am a fallen soul, but it is by Kṛṣṇa’s blessings that I have received this rare human birth and come to know about Your glories. My respect for You is endless—never ever will it end!

You are:

  • The one who is victorious everywhere. Your very name proclaims this truth to all, just like Lord Nityānanda Prabhu’s flag of triumph that always carried victory wherever it was raised.

  • The one who is endlessly kind and merciful. Your heart overflows with blessings for even the most fallen souls. You become overwhelmed with compassion, O my dear Guru Mahārāja.

I cannot express my feelings for You fully in words.

  • The one who possesses a divine treasury—a spiritual bank account filled with the wealth of mercy, open to deliver any soul of any background, without discrimination.

  • Just as keeping Kṛṣṇa in the center brings perfection and satisfaction to everything, in the same way, keeping You in the center of our Kṛṣṇa consciousness society makes everything perfect.

O Guru Mahārāja, I feel ashamed that even on this sacred day of Your appearance I am unable to serve You or offer anything to You or to Your Godbrothers. And yet, still, I come begging for something:

Please bless me with service unto Your lotus feet.

(And very soon, I shall come to Māyāpur to serve You. I will accept whatever service You give me, and I will not fail—because I will have victory with me! After all, I already carry the victorious roar of “Jayapatākā”! You are with me. Please bless me.)

Dear Guru Mahārāja, You are the most dear to Śrīla Prabhupāda. That is why he used to lovingly call You by a short name—such a beautiful gesture, such a divine and eternal bond between the two of you. It was not a relationship of two ordinary humans, but Kṛṣṇa Himself meeting with His own part, residing in another beautiful soul’s body.

You are an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya. Śrī Gaura-candra always resides in Your heart.

On this most auspicious day of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, I humbly beg for Your mercy and blessings, so that I may preach and serve ISKCON and Your Guru Mahārāja throughout my life.

Your insignificant son,
Tanishq Rawat (śikṣā disciple)
Uttarakhand

Hare Kṛṣṇa

My most respectable spiritual father,
His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your causeless mercy.
Nitai Gauraṅga ki jaya!

Bābā, you are the savior of us all. You do everything for us, day and night—yet what am I giving you in return? Nothing. In fact, I am only giving you trouble. You are suffering because of me, and still, I am unable to do anything meaningful for you.

Please, Bābā, give me strength, so that I can offer you even my every breath. I am so fallen, yet you continue to give me everything. You have given me Kṛṣṇa, and whenever I fall into the grasp of Māyā, you come and rescue me from its clutches.

I am not qualified to receive such mercy from you, yet all I desire is to serve you, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me, so I can truly serve you and fulfill all your desires, especially those you continue to carry out even in your present physical condition.

You are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda day and night without rest. Still, I humbly beg you—please take care of yourself, because you are our everything.

With love and in service,
Your insignificant daughter,
Tanushree Āryā
Kolkata, West Bengal

শ্রীগুরু বন্দনা ও শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে।
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে॥
নমঃ আচার্যপাদায় নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে।
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগর গ্রাম তারিণে॥

“আমরা শ্রীশ্রীমৎ জয়পতাকা স্বামী আচার্যপাদের শ্রীচরণ কমলে আমাদের দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম নিবেদন করি, যিনি শ্রীকৃষ্ণের শ্রীচরণ কমলে আশ্রয় গ্রহণ করে তাঁর অত্যন্ত প্রেষ্ঠ হয়েছেন। আমরা সেই শ্রীল জয়পতাকা স্বামী আচার্যপাদের শ্রীচরণ কমলে আমাদের দণ্ডবৎ প্রণতি নিবেদন করি, যিনি কৃষ্ণকৃপাশ্রীমূর্তি শ্রীল অভয়চরণারবিন্দ ভক্তিবেদান্ত স্বামী প্রভুপাদের এবং পূর্বতন আচার্যবর্গের আকাঙ্ক্ষা, নির্দেশ এবং শ্রীপাদসরোজের সেবায় নিজেকে সম্পূর্ণভাবে উৎসর্গ করেছেন। তিনি মুক্তহস্তে শ্রীমন্ নিত্যানন্দ প্রভুর কৃপা বর্ষণ করছেন এবং শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর ধাম, উপদেশ ও দিব্য লীলার মহিমা প্রচার করছেন। তিনি সমস্ত গ্রাম এবং নগরবাসীর মধ্যে কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত প্রচার করে তাদেরকে জড় বন্ধন থেকে মুক্ত করছেন।”

হে গুরুমহারাজ! আমরা আপনার অযোগ্য সন্তানদ্বয় ও দাসানুদাস/দাসী তপ অদ্বৈত দাস ও সীমন্তিনী ভক্তি দেবী দাসী। আপনি আমাদের পারমার্থিক দীক্ষাগুরু। আপনি শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর নির্দেশে এই কলিযুগে কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত আন্দোলনকে সর্বত্র বিস্তার করতে অগ্রসর হয়েছেন। আপনার কৃপায় সহস্র সহস্র জীবাত্মা কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করে শ্রীভগবানের ভক্ত হয়ে উঠেছে, তার সাথে আমরাও গত ২০০৫ খ্রিস্টাব্দে আপনার নিকট হতে হরিনাম দীক্ষাপ্রাপ্ত হয়েছি। এই জগতে শ্রীগৌরাঙ্গ মহাপ্রভুর আদেশ এবং শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের ইচ্ছা পূর্ণ করতে আপনি আপনার জীবন নিরলস প্রচেষ্টা ও আধ্যাত্মিক সেবার দ্বারা অলংকৃত করেছেন।

হে গুরুমহারাজ! আপনার অপ্রাকৃত মহিমা বর্ণনা করা আমাদের মতো নরাধমের পক্ষে অসম্ভব। হে গুরুমহারাজ, শ্রীমায়াপুর ধামের উন্নয়ন সাধন করার মাধ্যমে আপনি শ্রীধামকে আজ বিশ্ব তীর্থস্থান হিসাবে প্রতিষ্ঠা করেছেন। শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর প্রেমধর্মকে সকলের হৃদয়ে স্থাপন করবার জন্য আপনি বিভিন্ন দেশে কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃতের প্রচার কার্য পরিচালনা করেছেন। আপনার প্রজ্ঞা ও পরিশ্রমে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের বাসনা আজ বাস্তব রূপ লাভ করেছে।

হে গুরুমহারাজ! আপনি সর্বদা জগৎবাসীকে এই শিক্ষা প্রদান করেন যে, “এই জড় জগতের বন্ধন থেকে মুক্ত হওয়ার জন্য কৃষ্ণপ্রেমই একমাত্র পন্থা।” আপনার কথামালা অন্তরে এক নবজীবনের বীজ বপন করে। আপনি নিরন্তর বলে থাকেন যে, “কৃষ্ণের নামগুণকীর্তন হল সমগ্র জগতের একমাত্র মুক্তি।”

আপনার প্রেরণায় সমগ্র পৃথিবীতে লক্ষ লক্ষ মানুষ কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত আন্দোলনের অংশীভূত হয়েছেন। বিভিন্ন ভাষায় আপনি বৈষ্ণবীয় ধর্ম প্রচার কার্য করেছেন। আপনার প্রচেষ্টায় সকল ভক্তগণ শ্রীকৃষ্ণের নামগুণকীর্তনের মাধ্যমে ঐক্যবদ্ধ হয়ে সমগ্র জগতে শান্তি প্রতিষ্ঠা করছেন।

হে গুরুমহারাজ! আপনার এই শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে আমি তাঁহার শ্রীচরণযুগলে করজোড়ে এই প্রার্থনা করি, আপনি যেন আমাদের হৃদয়ে ভক্তির উদয় ঘটিয়ে, শ্রীকৃষ্ণের চরণধুলির অধিকারী হতে কৃপা করেন। আজীবন যেন আপনার অহৈতুকি করুণার মর্জাদা আমরা রক্ষা করতে পারি। শ্রীকৃষ্ণ ও তাঁর প্রেমলাভের আশা তো অনেক দূরের কথা, আমাদের একমাত্র আশা আপনার শ্রীচরণধূলি, যা আমাদের একমাত্র আশ্রয়। যদি আমাদের দ্বারা কোনও উৎকৃষ্ট কার্য কখনো সম্পাদিত হয়ে থাকে বা হয়, তা কেবল আপনার শ্রীচরণে নিবেদন করেই পরম সুখ।

ভগবান শ্রীশ্রীনৃসিংহদেব, শ্রীশ্রীরাধামাধব, তথা শ্রীশ্রীপঞ্চতত্ত্বের নিকট আমাদের সকরুণ প্রার্থনা, তাঁরা যেন আপনাকে সর্বতোভাবে রক্ষা করেন এবং আমরা যেন আপনাকে আরও সুস্থ ও প্রাণবন্ত রূপে লীলাবিলাস করতে দর্শন করতে পারি।

আপনার শ্রীচরণযুগলে আমাদের শতকোটি প্রণাম জানাই। আপনার দৃষ্টান্তমূলক করুণাই আমাদের একমাত্র পাথেয়।

জয় পতিতপাবন শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ কি জয়! জয় শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কি জয়!

বিনীত নিবেদক,

তপ অদ্বৈত দাস (জে.পি.এস আর্কাইভস্‌ কার্যালয়ের সেবারত)

সীমন্তিনী ভক্তি দেবী দাসী (গৃহবধু)

শ্রীমায়াপুর ধাম, সরস্বতীনগর, নদীয়া, ভারতবর্ষ

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurumaharaj,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

On this 76th Vyāsa-pūjā of Śrīla Gurumaharaj, I would like to submit my humble offering at your lotus feet.

I was initiated in 2012, and I am your humble disciple. I am chanting eighteen rounds every day, and I have motivated my friends to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, and they are chanting regularly. I have also inspired them to read Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s small books. On the occasion of Gaura-pūrṇimā, I explained to them the pastimes of Lord Caitanya and the importance of Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma.

Last month, we visited Māyāpur, and two of my friends, Raghu and Shaji, accompanied us. We received the blessings of Gurumaharaj, for which we are most grateful.

I am reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā daily, and I also study Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with my daughter.

Gurumaharaj, please bless me to preach. I am sharing Kṛṣṇa consciousness through WhatsApp with some of my friends, but I have a great desire to expand this service and preach more and more. I sincerely seek your blessings for this.

I am also regularly praying for the health of Gurumaharaj.

Your servant,
Tapasvinī Yaśodā Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Palakkad, Kerala

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I deeply regret that I somehow missed sending you my Vyāsa-pūjā offering on time. However, by your causeless mercy, I have now remembered to do so, and I am humbly submitting it before you. Please kindly accept it.

This year, you fulfilled my long-cherished desire of touching your lotus feet, a desire I have had since receiving your first darśana. I had the great fortune of offering you the Mahāvastra of Lalitā-sakhī, which I brought from ISKCON Chowpatty, and you mercifully accepted it. Additionally, you kindly blessed me to remain a brahmacārī, a most invaluable blessing for my spiritual progress. I was able to make this offering during the Kārtika-yātrā, where I was fortunate to be among ten thousand devotees led by His Holiness Radhanātha Swami Mahārāja. As a part of the kitchen team, I had the opportunity to render various evening services, such as washing and cutting vegetables. Due to these services, I was unable to attend the evening lectures given by His Holiness Radhanātha Swami Mahārāja. However, by your mercy, I was able to listen to your short yet powerful talks after the lectures, which were deeply motivating and inspiring for all the devotees present.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, throughout the year, I have strived to remain connected with you through the JPS app and a small group of Godbrothers. Through the app, I have been able to listen to your classes, read the Caitanya-caritāmṛta sections that you explained, and stay updated with your various devotional activities. This has given me a personal sense of connection with you. In our group of Godbrothers, we regularly read your Gaurāṅga book together and discussed the sweet pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, as narrated by you.

Although you are transcendental to bodily discomforts, you mercifully allow your disciples to pray for your well-being, thus engaging us in devotional service. Many times, I have remembered you and offered prayers for you, along with obeisances to Tulasī-devī for your health. You also gave us the opportunity to offer Bhagavad-gītās on your behalf during Kārtika, and by your mercy, I was able to distribute 31 Bhagavad-gītās in your name.

I vividly remember the difficult time you endured last year during your Vyāsa-pūjā, when you were admitted to a hospital in Delhi and could not physically travel to Māyāpur. However, by Kṛṣṇa’s arrangement—and your determined compassion—you personally visited ISKCON Noida, granting your disciples the opportunity to celebrate your Vyāsa-pūjā in your divine presence. I watched the Vyāsa-pūjā celebrations from ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai, and seeing the devotees' emotions upon seeing you again was overwhelming. Many were moved to tears, witnessing your unbreakable commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission despite your health challenges.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, your unwavering faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions is my greatest inspiration. I humbly seek your blessings so that I may assist you in fulfilling these divine orders. Though I attempted to serve in Food for Life distribution, I was unable to fully engage due to my schedule. However, I am determined to assist you in whatever way possible, whether through book distribution, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness, or Food for Life services—all as an offering at your lotus feet.

Your spiritual son,
Trivikrama Mukunda Dāsa
ISKCON Ujjain (Currently part of the Vaiṣṇava Training Academy-1 in ISKCON Chowpatty, Mumbai)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto the dust of Your lotus feet on this most auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Although I am fallen, deeply conditioned, and devoid of any good qualities (guṇa-hīna), still, I take this opportunity to attempt to glorify Your divine attributes, for by doing so, I hope to purify my own heart. Just as it may be possible to measure the depth of the vast ocean, fathoming the depth of Your compassion and devotion is beyond the grasp of my insignificant intelligence.

Guru Mahārāja, just by Your merciful glance (kṛpā-dṛṣṭi), the deep-rooted anarthas in our hearts begin to dissolve, and we are inspired to take shelter of Your lotus feet. Hence, our previous ācāryas have said, which wonderfully suits You:

jāhāra nikaṭe gele pāpa dūre yāya
emona doyāla prabhu kebā kothā pāya

You have embraced our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions so deeply within Your heart that You never forget them, even for a moment. Through Your unwavering determination, You exemplify for the world how to remain steadfast in following the spiritual master’s words. Guru Mahārāja, You are my only source of inspiration. Hence, I say—

প্রভুপাদের সেনানী, অগ্রযোদ্ধা তুমি,
নামের প্রচারে করো না ভয়, করো না গ্লানি।
গৌরাঙ্গের কৃপা বিলাও অবিরাম,
ভক্তি-জীবন দাও সবারে, করহ পরিত্রাণ।

শরীর ক্লান্ত, তবু ধর্মে নাহি ক্ষীণ,
নাম-সংকীর্তনে দাও জীবনের তীর।
জন্ম-মৃত্যুর বন্ধন করো ক্ষয়,
অমৃত বাণীতে দেখাও ভক্তি-পথ সদয়।।

গুরুদেব, সদা রেখো চরণে আশ্রয়,
অপরাধী আমি, করো দয়া, হইয়া সদয়।
শ্রীগৌরাঙ্গ-প্রভুপাদ-সেবারত হইতে চাই রাত্রি দিন,
কৃপা করে দাও আশিস, আমি অতিদীন।।

Since the last two years, due to a change in job and location, I have been bereft of direct devotee association and am staying in a very remote area of Rajasthan, where there is no temple. But by Your grace, I am trying to practice and preach on a very small scale and distribute Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. (I have sent You a separate preaching report with a small PPT presentation.)

Only by Your blessings during the 2024 marathon was I able to distribute 302 Bhagavad-gītās, 2 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam sets, and nearly 150 small books. Also, this year, on 25th February 2025, by Your divine grace, I entered the gṛhastha-āśrama. I need Your blessings so that we both can render service unto Your lotus feet.

On this most auspicious occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly pray unto Your lotus feet—Gurudeva, please continue to shower Your boundless blessings and mercy upon me so that I may assist You in fulfilling the cherished desires of our dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You know perfectly well that at every step of my devotional journey, I commit countless mistakes, for which I sincerely seek Your forgiveness. Being a conditioned soul, I am burdened with many flaws and shortcomings, which I am striving to rectify. Yet, without Your causeless mercy, overcoming these obstacles is impossible.

Although I am full of imperfections, Your boundless compassion never diminishes. You continue to mercifully teach me, guide me, and allow me to serve the Supreme Lord and His dear devotees. Despite my many failings, You never belittle me, but always uplift and encourage me on the path of devotion.

Dear Gurudeva, I pray to You—please bestow Your mercy upon both of us so that we may overcome all these hurdles and remain firmly fixed in service at Your lotus feet.

Your lowly servants,
Taptakāñcana Gauracandra dāsa (Dīkṣā)
Mādhavamohinī Rādhikā-devī dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Mayapur, INDIA
Current Location: Rajasthan

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Although I am fallen, deeply conditioned, and devoid of any good qualities (guṇa-hīna), I still take this opportunity to glorify your divine attributes, for by doing so, I hope to purify my own heart. Just as it may be possible to measure the depth of the vast ocean, still, fathoming the depth of your compassion and devotion is beyond the grasp of my insignificant intelligence.

Guru Mahārāja, just by your merciful glance (kṛpā-dṛṣṭi), the deep-rooted anarthas in our hearts begin to dissolve, and we are inspired to take shelter of your lotus feet. As our previous ācāryas have said, a verse that so wonderfully suits you:

jāhāra nikaṭe gele pāpa dūre jāy
emona doyāla prabhu kebā kothā pāy

“Simply by approaching such a merciful master, all sins are destroyed. Where else can one find such a compassionate master?”

You have embraced our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions so deeply within your heart that you never forget them—even for a moment. Through your unwavering determination, you show the world how to remain steadfast in following the words of the spiritual master.

Guru Mahārāja, you are our only source of inspiration. Hence, we say—

প্রভুপাদের সেনানী, অগ্রযোদ্ধা তুমি,
নামের প্রচারে করো না ভয়, করো না গ্লানি।
গৌরাঙ্গের কৃপা বিলাও অবিরাম,
ভক্তি-জীবন দাও সবারে, করহ পরিত্রাণ।

শরীর ক্লান্ত, তবু ধর্মে নাহি ক্ষীণ,
নাম-সংকীর্তনে দাও জীবনের তীর।
জন্ম-মৃত্যুর বন্ধন করো ক্ষয়,
অমৃত বাণীতে দেখাও ভক্তি-পথ সদয় ।।

গুরুদেব, সদা রেখো চরণে আশ্রয়,
অপরাধী আমি, করো দয়া, হইয়া সদয়।
শ্রীগৌরাঙ্গ-প্রভুপাদ-সেবারত হইতে চাই রাত্রি দিন,
কৃপা করে দাও আশিস আমি অতিদীন ।।

Over the last two years, due to a change in job and relocation, I have been staying in a remote part of Rajasthan where there is no temple or direct devotee association. Yet, by your grace, I am trying to practice and preach in a small way. I am also distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. I have sent you a separate preaching report with a small presentation.

Only by your blessings was I able to contribute during the 2024 book marathon by distributing:

  • 302 Bhagavad-gītās

  • 2 Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam sets

  • Nearly 150 small books

Also, by your divine mercy, on 25th February 2025, I entered the gṛhastha-āśrama. I seek your blessings so that together we may render meaningful service unto your lotus feet.

On this most auspicious day, I humbly pray unto your lotus feet:
Gurudeva, please continue to shower your boundless blessings and mercy upon me so that I may assist you in fulfilling the cherished desires of our dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You know well that at every step of my devotional journey, I commit countless mistakes. I sincerely seek your forgiveness. Being a conditioned soul, I am burdened with many faults, which I am striving to rectify. But without your causeless mercy, I cannot overcome them.

Despite my imperfections, your compassion remains unfailing. You continue to teach, guide, and allow me to serve the Supreme Lord and His dear devotees. You never belittle me—even in my fallen state—but uplift and encourage me.

Dear Gurudeva, I pray to you—please bestow your mercy upon both of us so that we may overcome all hurdles and remain firmly fixed in the service of your lotus feet.

Your lowly servants,
Taptakāñcana Gauracandra Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
Mādhavamohinī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Māyāpur, India
Current Location: Rajasthan

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, ten years ago you gave me rebirth by initiating me with the chanting of sixteen rounds of the holy name and following the four regulative principles. That day is—and will always be—the most important day in my life, as you accepted me into your ship to cross the ocean of nescience.

I am too fallen and unworthy to speak of you—what to speak of writing a homage for you—however, due to your causeless mercy, I am writing this short homage for you, Guru Mahārāja.

There is no word in this material language which could ever describe your glories, Gurudeva. Your sacrifice for your children surpasses that of millions of mothers during pregnancy, delivery, and child-rearing. How can I ever describe or imagine all that you have done for us and given to us throughout your life?

At the tender age of twenty-one, when most of your friends were either hippies or students in a material college, you joined Kṛṣṇa’s army and took up the renounced order of life from your Guru Mahārāja, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, by carefully following and executing each of his instructions to you.

Śrīla Prabhupāda has mentioned that you are a direct associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at the home of HG Śrīnathajī Prabhu, but out of humility, you have never once mentioned a word about it to anyone—until HG Śrīnathajī Prabhu himself disclosed this statement publicly.

Never once have I ever seen or heard of you going against your spiritual master's order or failing to fulfil your sannyāsa vows. Yet you mercifully deliver every single living entity by giving them shelter to go back to Godhead, regardless of their qualification.

Every day, Gurudeva, you submit prayers to the Lord for all of your disciples, well-wishers, and many others from your prayer book list. Yet you never once selfishly considered ceasing the prayers to focus on yourself, despite your deteriorating health condition.

How could I ever repay you for your countless sacrifices, prayers, blessings, and guidance?

Oh Gurudeva! All I can do is offer my body, mind, and soul in your service to please your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Kindly bless this most fallen soul, who has been living like a parasite on you, to somehow become useful in your spiritual mission.

Last year, on 17th May 2024, I lost my mother to breast cancer. It was a very humbling experience to have the opportunity to care for her till her last breath. She used to be very helpful in my service toward my Deities and had been to the temple many times in her lifetime. She used to chant one round and more when she was well, and she left her body while listening to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s chanting. Kindly bless her soul, Guru Mahārāja.

With folded hands and kneeling on my knees, I beg you for forgiveness for any aparādha done knowingly or unknowingly. All I want is to be engaged in your service eternally. I love you very much, Appa. By your blessings and mercy, I hope to be worthy of your service and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission someday.

Jaya Gurudeva!

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.
Happy 76th Vyāsa Pūjā Day, dearest Appa!

Your most fallen daughter,
Tāruṇī Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, all glories to you, my most beloved and glorious spiritual master, and all glories to all the Vaiṣṇavas.

The combination of all 26 alphabets will fall short if I were to describe your glories. I have no qualification, no service attitude, no love or compassion in my heart—yet by your never-ending mercy, you always keep me close to you, always protecting me from this blazing fire of material existence.

Whenever you shout “Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga!” in ecstasy, it feels as though Mahāprabhu Himself is dancing with joy because His most confidential and beloved servant is calling out to Him. In that moment, it seems as though the world around me stops.

You are my ultimate benefactor, my protector, my father. In times when I had found no refuge, you protected me just like a mother protects her child. I never had the qualification to even know about you, to even stand within a radius of 100 kilometers from you, but your eternal mercy always draws my steps closer to you.

My father, my beloved master—what will this jīva do without you?

Even during a small fever, my interest in executing devotional service drops to nil. But you, my Lord—with so many obstacles that could drive any man to madness—continue to execute devotional service as if it is simply breathing for you. What a wonderful associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu you are! Just like Bhīṣma-deva, you are holding on to this material body to deliver miscreants like myself.

Every time I hear Yadi Prabhupāda na hoito, I start tearing up. Indeed, your dedication to your beloved spiritual master and your aspiration to serve his mission with utmost devotion makes me wonder how much love you hold in your king-sized heart for him.

You have given me everything, yet I remain ungrateful. What a misery for me! Despite being in your shelter—in the shelter of the most glorious spiritual master—I have no dedication, no eagerness.

Please, dear Guru Mahārāja, bless me so that I may develop love and a service attitude toward you. I believe that in this life or the next, I will never have any shelter other than you.

Your sheltered spiritual daughter,
Tithimita Chatterjee

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Your auspicious appearance day!


A Late but Heartfelt Offering

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I feel very regretful that somehow I missed sending You my Vyāsa-pūjā offering on time. However, by Your causeless mercy, I was reminded to do so, and I am now sending You my humble offering. Please kindly accept it.


A Cherished Moment with You

This year, You fulfilled my deep desire of touching Your lotus feet—a desire I had since the very first time I received Your darśana.

I purchased the Mahāvastra of Lalitā Sakhī from ISKCON Chowpatty Temple, and by Your causeless mercy, You kindly accepted my offering and blessed me to remain a brahmacārī.

I made this humble offering when I visited You during the Kārtika Yātrā, where 10,000 devotees were led by HH Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja. I was serving as part of the kitchen team, where we performed various services in the evening such as vegetable washing, cutting, etc. Because of these services, we missed the evening lectures given by HH Rādhānātha Swami Mahārāja, but by Your divine grace, I was still able to hear Your short yet powerful talks after the lectures.

These nectarean words from You deeply motivated and inspired all of us devotees who were present there.


Staying Connected with You

Dear Guru Mahārāja, throughout the year, I have tried to remain connected with You through the JPS App and our small group of godbrothers.

Through the JPS App, I followed the classes You gave, the Caitanya-caritāmṛta sections You read, and the various routine activities You undertook. Reading these updates deepened my personal connection with You.

In our small group of godbrothers, we read the Gaurāṅga book together and discussed the teachings and sweet pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as described by You.


Prayers for Your Well-being

Although You are above the bodily platform and remain unaffected by material disturbances, You mercifully give all Your disciples the opportunity to pray for Your well-being.

Many times, I remembered You and offered prayers for You.

During Kārtika, You also gave us the opportunity to perform Gītadāna on Your behalf. By Your grace, I was able to donate 31 Bhagavad-gītās on Your behalf.


Your Vyāsa-pūjā Last Year

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I remember the difficult time You faced last year during Your Vyāsa-pūjā.

You were admitted to a hospital in Delhi and could not go to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. However, Kṛṣṇa and Your own determination did not disappoint Your disciples and well-wishers. You personally visited ISKCON Noida, giving Your disciples the opportunity to celebrate Your Vyāsa-pūjā with You.

I watched Your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration from ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai, and I saw devotees overwhelmed with emotions, many with tears of love in their eyes as they beheld You.


My Service Aspirations

Dear Guru Mahārāja, Your unflinching faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your determination to fulfill His orders are the only source of inspiration in my life.

I humbly seek Your blessings so that I may somehow assist You in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Although I tried to assist in Food for Life distribution, I was unable to continue due to my service schedules. However, I remain determined to assist You in whatever capacity I can—whether in book distribution, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness, or Food for Life services.


Your Spiritual Son,

Trivikrama Mukunda Dāsa
(ISKCON Ujjain – Currently part of Vaiṣṇava Training Academy-1, ISKCON Chowpatty, Mumbai)

गुरु महाराज कृपया अपने चरण कमलों में मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें.

मेरे पास हमारे गुरु महाराज की महिमा करने लायक कोई गुण नहीं है। मैं वास्तव में एक पतित आत्मा हूँ।  गुरु महाराज विनम्र और प्रेरणादायक हैं कि उन्होंने इस पतित आत्मा को स्वीकार किया और दीक्षा दी। वास्तव में मैं इसके लिए योग्य नहीं थी, लेकिन गुरु महाराज इतने दयालु हैं कि वे कभी भी ऐसे व्यक्ति को मना नहीं करते जो कृष्ण की सेवा करने के लिए उत्सुक हो।   मेरी दीक्षा के लिए शिक्षा गुरु अमृतेश कृष्ण प्रभुजी की दिल से शुक्रगुजार हूं।  मैंने आप जैसे प्रमाणिक गुरु से दीक्षा लेने का सपना भी नहीं लिया था। गुरु महाराज हमने तो अपने बेटे को ब्रह्मचारी बनने पर भी नहीं रोका।  ये एक देश सेवा है और इससे जनहित का कल्याण होगा ऐसा हमारा मानना है।

हमारे गुरु महाराज इतने दयालु और मेहनती हैं कि जब श्रील प्रभुपाद ने उन्हें मायापुर धाम को संभालने के लिए कहा तो उन्होंने इसे स्वीकार कर लिया। उस समय जब आर्थिक संकट था, हमारे गुरु महाराज ने खुद को कृषि कार्यो में  शामिल कर लिया और उन्होंने स्थानीय समुदाय को आधुनिक उपकरणों से खेती करना सिखाया। उन्होंने स्थानीय समुदाय से बंगाली भाषा सीखी। गुरु महाराज ने लोगों को कृष्ण चेतना आंदोलन में शामिल होने के लिए भी प्रेरित किया।

वैदिक प्लांटेरियम (TOVP) मंदिर, दुनिया का एकमात्र मंदिर है, जो केवल उनकी कड़ी मेहनत के कारण आज बनकर पूरा तैयार हो गया है। उन्होंने अपने गुरु के सपनों को साकार करने के लिए अपने आप को समर्पित कर दिया। गुरु महाराज ने दीक्षा समारोह मनाने के लिए दुनिया भर में यात्रा की। और आज भी गुरु महाराज दीक्षा देने एवं अन्य कार्यों के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं।  2024 में वृंदावन और काम्यवन में, गुरु महाराज ने श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभु के चरण कमलों की स्थापना की।

गुरु महाराज मुझ पतित पर अपनी कृपा बनाये रखना।  मुझसे जाने अनजाने में बहुत अपराध होते हैं उसके लिए मैं क्षमा की पात्र हूं।  गुरु महाराज मैं आपको विश्वास दिलाती हूं कि भविष्य में भी आपके पद चिन्हों पर अग्रसर रहूंगी।  आप इस पतित आत्मा का  सही ज्ञान और मार्गदर्शन करते रहना।  मैं आपके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य के लिए गौर निताई से प्रार्थना करती हूं।

आपका विनम्र सेवक
उज्जवला सीतारानी देवी दासी

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


All glories to Śrī Guru Mahārāja, my spiritual master.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
Śrīla Prabhupāda Mahārāja kī jaya!

Please accept our humble and respectful daṇḍavat praṇāma obeisances at the lotus feet of Guru Mahārāja.

I am taking this opportunity to wish our eternal father, Guru Mahārāja, a heartfelt 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration with devotion. Begging at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, this fallen soul Sanātana Hari-nāma dāsa and Ujjvalā Śakti Devī dāsī pray to offer more śakti and devotion to our Guru Mahārāja for the years to come.

With love and devotion,

As instructed by Gurudeva, in my home I am going to conduct small satsaṅgaṁ for new devotees in the coming months. Due to my old age and handicapped leg, I am unable to travel as before. For many years I have been doing pūjārī-sevā at ISKCON Kasaragod. Now, my wife Ujjvalā Śakti and I are going to ISKCON Kannur for some sevā. Kindly bless us in our new program and satsaṅgaṁ.


Aspiring servant of the servant under Guru Mahārāja’s guidance,
SANĀTANA HARI-NĀMA DĀSA (Brāhmaṇa Dīkṣā)
UJJVALĀ ŚAKTI DEVĪ DĀSĪ (Dīkṣā)
BHAKTĀ ŚRĪ RĀDHĀ – Āspīre

Śrīla Śyāma-Sundara Caitanya Dāsa
Śrīla Śyāma-Priyā Devī Dāsī and Family

“nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine,
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe”

All Glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gauranga. All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Please accept our humble and respectful dandavat obeisances at Guru Mahārāja’s lotus feet.

I am taking this opportunity to wish long life to Guru Mahārāja and to celebrate his 76th Vyāsa-pūjā in Śrī Māyāpur.

Please bless my family and allow us to serve Kṛṣṇa and return back to Godhead. My daughter has recently given birth to a baby girl. Kindly bless her to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness in the coming years.

Guru Mahārāja's humble obedient servant of the servant,

Śyāma-Sundara Caitanya Dāsa
Śyāma-Priyā Devī Dāsī and Family.

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

Dear Holy Master,

The story of your life is a masterpiece of resilience and achievement, and whenever I attempt to describe you, my emotions swell and my words seem insufficient. Guru Mahārāja, your unconditional surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda and your unwavering service, despite physical hardships, inspire me to reevaluate my own commitment and dedication.

As I reflect on your selflessness, I am reminded of the profound impact your teachings have on my life. I am inspired to deepen my surrender, to follow your instructions and rules, and to seek shelter at your and Kṛṣṇa's lotus feet.

I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to be associated with ISKCON and a Guru like you. Guru Mahārāja, I earnestly request your blessings so that I may continue to grow in devotion and remain committed to your teachings throughout my life. I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful for the twists and turns in my life that have led me to this moment.

Guru Mahārāja, your selfless concern for your devotees and your eternal tranquility are sources of immense inspiration for me. I pray for your blessings many times, day and night.

With folded hands, I humbly offer my prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁha-deva and Lord Jagannātha to kindly grant you perfect health so that you may continue to illuminate our lives with your wisdom and blessings and always remain our guiding light.

As I bring my words to a close, I leave you with these heartfelt sentiments.

Your obedient servant,
Usha Mishra

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your auspicious appearance day, Śrīla Gurudeva!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

I offer my respectful obeisances unto His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī, who is very dear to Lord Kṛṣṇa on this earth, having taken shelter at His lotus feet. I offer obeisances to my glorious spiritual master, Śrīla Ācāryapāda, who has delivered all the towns and villages by showering the mercy of Śrīman Nityānanda Prabhu, and has given us the nectar of the glories of Śrī Gaurāṅga and the holy dhāmas in Śrī Gaura-maṇḍala-bhūmi.

Today, on your divine appearance day, I pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁha, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Rādhā Mādhava-Aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda, and Śrī Śrī Māyāpur Candra for your good health. 

Śrīla Gurudeva, how can I glorify you? You are Prabhupāda’s dear servant, Lord Caitanya’s dear associate. Even if I had thousands of mouths, I would still not find a single word to properly glorify you, as I am fully dumb due to demoniac intelligence. Therefore, I request you, dear master, please bless me with pure intelligence to glorify you.

jogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi, tomāra karuṇā-sāra

I don’t find any good qualities in me, but despite my thousands of bad qualities, you have kindly accepted me as your disciple. I did not have faith; I lost all hope to live in this world. But, dear master, you kindly accepted me. I was wasting my life simply by serving Māyā, but you saved me from the mouth of Yamarāja, taught me devotional service, and gave me the rarest bhakti-latā-bīja, which I do not deserve.

brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva
guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja

Translation: “According to their karma, all living entities are wandering throughout the entire universe. Some of them are being elevated to the upper planetary systems, and some are going down into the lower planetary systems. Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bona fide spiritual master by the grace of Kṛṣṇa. By the mercy of both Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.”

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva, the scriptures mention that a person, after several lifetimes, gets the fortune to receive the mercy of Śrī Guru—but I am not that fortu... It was you who mercifully accepted me. It was you who took out the dirtiest soul, cleaned it, and made it look good. I don’t know how to show gratefulness to you, but dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, thank you so much for accepting me as your disciple. The scriptures say that it is impossible to repay the debt of Śrī Guru, but one must try 100% to serve the spiritual master. Thus, I will always try to serve you with my 100%. Despite my imperfection, incapability, and foolishness, I will serve you like a dog who serves his master even if he is lame. But still, I don’t know how to serve you, dear master, and thus I pray at your lotus feet to bless me with the intelligence and strength to serve you.

When everyone left me because of my incapabilities, my faults, and my offenses, you accepted me and gave me my goal of life. You gave me so much love, care, and support, which no one ever gave me. When, on the dark night, even my parents left me, you took me with you. I wonder how much love you have given me.

We all have heard the story of a scorpion and the sādhu. Like the sādhu who tried continuously to save the scorpion and the scorpion continuously stung the sādhu, you are always trying to save me from this material ocean. And knowingly or unknowingly, I am hurting you by my actions, words, and mind.

Thus, on your auspicious appearance day, to glorify your transcendental qualities and to ask forgiveness, I have written a poem:

Kṛpār sāgara Śrīla Jayapatākā, tomāre kori namana
Dīna-hīna jane uddhāra koro, bhārate koriyā bhramaṇa

Milwaukee theke Māyāpure ese kṛpā borsāle tumi
Pañca-tattver kṛpā karuṇā jagate bilāle tumi

Ghare ghare giẏā, pracāra koriẏā prema bilāle he nātha
Koto hājār ke prema dile tumi? Kēu gelo nā je bādh

Prāṇa-puṇe Śrīla Prabhupāder icchā pūraṇa koriẏā tumi
Guru-niṣṭhār parīkṣāsthā sthāpona korile tumi

Bāṅlādeśer koto nagare, koto grāme tumi giẏā
Bhakti-latā-bīja dile tumi, jāti-pāti bicar nā koriẏā

Khāli māṭh ke korlile śobuja, TOVP holo toiri
Prāṇa dile tumi Prabhupāder sevāy, kemone guṇagaṇa kori?

Nāma-haṭṭa hājār hājār, Dehlī theke Ḍhākā
Ratha-yātrā Kolkātāte, Pāṇihāṭi Āṭlāṇṭā

Koto ānanda, koto utsava pradāna korile Ṭhākura
Nitāi-kṛpā-dhāma tumi he, ohe Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura

Tomār samān eto karuṇā, kathāu nāhi dekhi
Nije pāpa niẏe upare bācāo, emon karuṇār nidhi

Gaura-Nitāier karuṇār sāgara, Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī
Tomār caraṇe proiyāchi āj, tomār karuṇā māngi

Tomār kṛpāẏ jenechi sevā, jenechi harināma
Jenechi Gaura-Nitāier kṛpā, ei sab ceye mohān

Āji śubha dine ākāśe bātāse śunā jāẏ guṇa-dhvani
Tomāre smaraṇa kore āji dine, tomār sura-dhunī


The scriptures say that the ultimate goal of life is to serve the spiritual master, but I am incapable of doing that. I am trying hard to control my mind and put it in the service of Kṛṣṇa, but without your mercy, I cannot do that.

You have done so much for me that I cannot calculate, but now it is my turn to serve you with all that I have. I will put all my talents and capabilities toward your mission, and I will pray to Kṛṣṇa day and night to give me the strength so that I can work for you according to your wish.

As you manifested your wish through other senior devotees that I should study for my school exams (class 10), I studied and appeared for them. I have put in my effort, though it was small and I could have worked harder, but I have offered my results to Kṛṣṇa.

As you instructed via mail to make documentaries both in Bengali and English, my team and I are working hard to achieve the goal of producing one documentary a month. I pray at your lotus feet to bless me with guidance from senior devotees so I may do the services more efficiently.

Last year I started Mātājīs BACE classes, which were going well, but I had to pause them due to my exams. I hope to resume them soon. I distributed some books during the Gītā Marathon and discovered a trick—that if we speak in English, many people are attracted and take the books. So I am teaching my devotee friends how to speak in English.

We also organized a nāgara-saṅkīrtana from Bardhamān Station to Bīrhāta, where some people joined and danced with us. By your blessings, one of my cousin godsisters and I have started a cake and Deity dress-making business. We have also launched a social media platform to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I am also learning different instruments like mṛdaṅga and guitar to use in nāgara-saṅkīrtana. I have many plans to serve ISKCON and Śrīla Prabhupāda in the future. Therefore, I pray at your lotus feet to bless me so that I can offer my entire life unto your service.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Uddhāriṇī Suradhunī Devī Dāsī

Hare Krishna 

Please accept my humble obeisances 

Srila Prabhupada ki jay

Guru Maharaj ki Jai

Guru Maharaj I am such a conditioned soul that I am not qualified to glorify how great and surrender you are to your spiritual master, somehow by the mercy of devotees I have got this opportunity.

Despite of having many circumstances you have never ever compromise on your spiritual life and mission of srila Prabhupada. You are a pure devotee that's why you are never affected by bodily conditioning, which inspires me about the mercy of Chaitanya mahaprabhu.

May I be blessed with your mercy and become surrendered to guru parampara by developing intense attachment towards you and grow in spiritual life and be a servitor of you in the mission of Chaitanya mahaprabhu.

Your aspiring servant

Utkarsh Maheshwari 

 

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please pardon my delay in submitting my Vyāsa-pūjā homage. We had the great fortune of receiving your darśana the day before yesterday at the ISKCON Chennai temple.

I was so touched when you said that in spite of your poor health, you came all the way just to see us! Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for always inspiring us in every way to spread the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

You have been repeatedly emphasizing that all your disciples should study Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and obtain degrees. By your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, my Prabhu and I enrolled for Bhakti-śāstrī in 2023 from ISKCON Chennai and have successfully completed the course. The most amazing part was that, despite our age, we were able to attend the course onsite every Sunday for one and a half years—again, only by your mercy. It was truly the best experience of my life. Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

I am continuing my service of editing the Tamil translations of your messages for the Jayapatākā Swāmī App, now for the fourth consecutive year. I am also continuing the school preaching program at Śrī Venkateśvara Vidyālaya Matriculation School in Tambaram.

When I had your darśana in 2022 in Chennai, I humbly requested your blessings to be able to preach. By your mercy, that too has been made possible. I am now taking Discover Yourself classes in Tamil for ISKCON Chennai. Along with a few new devotees, we are reading The Science of Self-Realization in Tamil online every day—yet another opportunity to preach and share this divine knowledge. Additionally, a few ladies expressed a desire to learn to recite the Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā ślokas properly, and I have been guiding them online daily. All of this is only possible by your mercy and empowerment, Guru Mahārāja. Thank you so much!

We will soon be moving into a new house in a gated community, and I am hoping to begin children's classes and adult sessions there. I humbly beg for your blessings to serve in this new environment as well.

We are praying earnestly for your continued good health and a long, strong life in service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga. We were so happy to hear that the doctors have reported your health to be good.

Please bless us with good health and strong determination to assist you in your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga.

With undying gratitude for your causeless mercy and humbly begging your blessings,

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Uttamā Damayantī Devī Dāsī

हरे कृष्णा

नमः ओं विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण-प्रेष्ठाय भूतले। श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इति नामिने॥
नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने। गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे॥

गुरु महाराज, आपके श्री चरणों में कोटि-कोटि दंडवत प्रणाम। 
महाराज मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपको गुणगान कर सकूं मैं बहुत पतित जी हूं पर आपने मेरे जैसे पति जीव का उद्धार किया मुझे सच्ची भक्ति का रास्ता दिखाया गुरु महाराज आप बहुत ही दयालु और कृपालु है जिओ के उधर के लिए अपना पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया आप अपने स्वास्थ्य का बिल्कुल ध्यान नहीं रखते और बाकी सभी जीवात्माओं का ध्यान में लगे हुए हैं उनका उधर करने के लिए आपने मुझे कृष्ण भक्ति प्रदान करके आध्यात्मिक जीवन का रास्ता दिखाया भक्ति से पहले मैं इस भौतिक संसार में फंसी हुई थी आपकी कृपा से मुझे कृष्ण भक्ति प्राप्त हुई और आध्यात्मिक जीवन प्रदान हुआ प्रभुपाद किसके मिशन को बढ़ाने के लिए उनकी सेना बने गुरु महाराज की आपने बहुत ज्यादा सेव किया आपसे हमें आपसे हमें यही शिक्षा मिलती है कि हमें गुरुदेव की निर्देशन पर चलना चाहिए वही हमारे सच्चे मित्र सच्चे उदाहरण है गाकर करो ऐसी मेरी योग्यता नहीं है मैं आपकी क्षमा प्रार्थी हूं मुझे क्षमा करें कृपा करके गुरु महाराज अपने हमें बहुत सी चीज सिखाई है गुरु की सेवा करना और गुरु की वाणी को स्वार्थ स्वार्थ मानकर उनका जीवन व्यतीत करना जगतगुरु शीला प्रभुपाद जी ने आपको जो भी आदेश दिया आपने उन्हें अपना जीवन का लक्ष्य मन कर पूरा किया ऐसे ही हमें भी आशीर्वाद दीजिए कि हम आपके निर्देशन का पालन कर पाए

आपके नित्य दासी ‌‌
उत्तमांगी सत्यभामा देवी दासी
हरे कृष्णा हरि हरि बोल

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All glories to Śrī Guru Mahārāja, my eternal spiritual master and father.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
Śrīla Prabhupāda Mahārāja kī jaya!
Please accept my humble and respectful daṇḍavat obeisances unto Guru Mahārāja’s lotus feet.

I am currently serving as ISKCON Kannur administrative staff and have been handling administrative and accounts matters for the last 17 years.

For your health and well-being, I have been offering puṣpāñjali, performing Dhanvantari homa, chanting extra rounds, circumambulating Tulasī-devī, and reciting the Nṛsiṁha-kavaca prayers.

My heartiest 76th Vyāsa-pūjā offerings and wishes to my dear Guru Mahārāja, His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī.

I pray for Guru Mahārāja’s long life, so that he may continue to deliver countless fallen souls back to Godhead.

Guru Mahārāja, please offer your prayers and blessings to my family and my sons, one of whom has been ill for many years.

Gaurapremanande! Hari Haribol!

Guru Mahārāja’s humble, obedient servant of the servant of the servant,
Vaikuṇṭha Vāsudeva Dāsa and family

Hare Kṛṣṇa to our dear beloved spiritual father,

Koṭi-koṭi praṇāma, Gurudeva.
Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.

I have no courage to write about Your blessings and bliss upon me. Every moment and everything is so blissful since the day when You gave me Gaurāṅga’s mercy. Actually, I am not eligible for anything—You have made me what I am. Still, I seek more and more of Your blessings so that I may lovingly serve You, Mahārāja. Koṭi-koṭi praṇāma.

I remember when I met Śrīmatī Amala Mātājī, Viśāla Prabhu, and Jagannātha in Reading—my life changed. Mātājī and Prabhujī held my hand and showed me the path to Guru Mahārāja. I am so obliged—Your and the devotees’ mercy began to work its magic on this fallen soul. Though I am not eligible for anything, how can I write or where shall I begin to explain all this mercy in words? I do not know—everything is unimaginable and has happened so quickly and wonderfully in my life.

The day You accepted me as Your spiritual daughter was the happiest moment for me. Then, You gave me a place to stay in Māyāpur—which is like heaven—so I can have the beautiful darśana of the Deities every day, and association with lovely devotees, where every day feels like a festival—like being in Goloka.

Mahārāja, my English is not good. Please forgive me if I have made any mistakes. I know I have only been receiving everything, and I have nothing to give in return. Please, Mahārāja, bless me more and more. I am very patita—please bless me so I may become eligible to serve Guru and Gaurāṅga and do Vaiṣṇava-sevā.

We are always inspired by how You serve Your Guru Mahārāja, always beginning Your speech with:

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

This inspires me so much—how to remember my Guru Mahārāja. You show by Your example every time. Thank You. I love the sound of Your Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda kathā.

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.
Please sprinkle the dust of Your lotus feet on my head.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your dāsī,
Vaiṣṇavī Sundarācalī Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories unto you!

I honestly don’t know where to begin, because every time I try to express what you mean to me, words feel too small. Still, on this special day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to try, even if it’s imperfect—just to say thank you and to share a little bit of how you’ve touched my heart and changed my life.

What stands out to me the most about you, Guru Mahārāja, is your love. It’s not loud or dramatic. It’s steady, deep, and personal. Even with so many thousands of disciples, you still take time to understand each one. Through the E-Care team, you stay connected, and whenever you respond to questions or give guidance, it’s never generic. You listen. You care. You understand the whole story behind someone’s heart before saying even a word. And somehow, even though you see all your disciples equally, each one of us feels like we’re receiving something extra from you. I know I feel that way. I know that you pray for us—for all of us—sincerely, constantly. And even in small interactions, you always find a way to encourage. You remind us to chant, to take up service, to do something meaningful with our lives. That compassion you carry… it’s not just comfort—it’s what keeps us going.

Your health challenges have been another form of shelter for us. I remember how you’ve told us that our spiritual practice affects your health—that the guru takes on the reactions of the disciples. That thought alone makes me want to be better. Even when you’ve been in pain, even when the doctors are asking you to rest, you still keep going. You give class, you review reports, you read emails, and you offer personal attention. You keep doing what you’ve always done—serving and guiding. Watching you never stop, even when you’re clearly unwell, has made me look at my own life differently. For small discomforts, we often pause our service. But you… you show us how to rise above the body, to keep our consciousness fixed on Kṛṣṇa, no matter what. Your life is a reminder of what it truly means to surrender.

I remember hearing how after your stroke, you were transported by ambulance from Bhaktivedanta Hospital to Pune, just so you could address the Rādhānātha Mahārāja yātrā. Your vitals started to stabilize. Just being in the presence of service brought strength back into your body. That moment—that miracle—said everything. That’s devotion beyond theory. That’s love in action. I also remember the first time I saw you in person. It was 2011. Late at night, you had just arrived after a long journey. You were in your wheelchair, holding your Jagannātha stick, smiling and blessing all the devotees. Even in your fatigue, you were glowing. And in that moment, something stirred in me. I thought, “I want to serve you.” That feeling has stayed in my heart ever since.

You’ve also changed ISKCON in ways that have touched so many lives. Your vision for congregational development—through Nāma-haṭṭa, Bhakti-vṛkṣa, and other systems—has opened doors for countless souls to come closer to Kṛṣṇa. My wife and I are fortunate to be part of Bhakti-vṛkṣa, and we see firsthand how beautifully structured and effective your system is. But what amazes me most is that you never settle. You keep asking, “What more can we do? How else can we reach people?” And instead of doing it alone, you make it a collaborative journey. You involve the community. You give people like us a chance to participate in Mahāprabhu’s mission—no matter how big or small our role may be. And that trust makes us want to rise higher.

Even now, with all that you’ve been through physically, you continue to lead. I’ve seen how even during dialysis, even when you’re unwell, you still attend meetings, give direction, and carry out your duties. You didn’t reduce your service after your stroke—you increased it. That alone leaves me speechless. It reminds me that true surrender doesn’t wait for comfort. It just serves, with whatever strength is available. You’ve shown me the importance of sādhana, of consistency, of not letting the body dictate our consciousness. Your actions keep reminding me to grow up spiritually—to stop making excuses and start making effort.

And the way you manage it all is beyond my understanding. You take on so many roles—GBC, guru, advisor, project head—across different countries and time zones. And you don’t just touch the surface. You go deep into each one. Whether it’s reading long resolutions, responding to emails that need guidance, or reviewing the progress of the TOVP or other projects—you do it all with care and clarity. What touches me is how you don’t waste even a minute. Whether you’re in a car, an airport, or just walking to take darśana—you’re always engaged, always serving. For most of us, relaxation means stepping away from responsibility. But for you, service is your relaxation. That’s something I will never forget.

Your compassion isn’t limited to ISKCON. The Food for Life program you started in Māyāpur has grown so much—reaching villages, cities, and even touching lives during the COVID pandemic. And you haven’t stopped. Even in Māyāpur today, you’re still asking, “What more can we do?” I’ve seen how prasādam becomes a healing force under your care. It’s not just food—it’s Kṛṣṇa’s love, served with your heart.

When I heard about you receiving the Hindu Ratna Award and other honors, I felt so proud—but not surprised. Of course, the world is noticing. Of course, leaders and spiritual figures outside ISKCON are honoring you. You’ve done so much for Sanātana-dharma. But what moves me the most is your humility. You accept every award on behalf of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the devotee community. You never take credit. And that’s why you shine even brighter in our eyes.

What I find truly beautiful is how your presence touches even those who don’t know anything about Kṛṣṇa. I’ve seen airport staff pause and offer you respect, air hostesses go out of their way to serve you, and even curious visitors at ISKCON guesthouses express a desire to meet you—simply because of how you carry yourself. There’s something about you that makes people stop and look—not just with their eyes, but with their hearts. You distribute prasādam, offer blessings, and somehow leave a piece of Kṛṣṇa with everyone you meet. You don’t need to preach loudly—your presence itself is preaching.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I honestly don’t know how I ended up so fortunate to be your disciple. But I do know that I want to serve you better, love you deeper, and follow you more sincerely. Thank you for everything you’ve given me—not just instructions, but your heart. On this day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my tiny words, my imperfect realizations, and my grateful heart at your lotus feet.

Your aspiring servant,
Vāṁśīdhara Viśāla dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Wishing you a day filled with Kṛṣṇa consciousness and unlimited spiritual joy. Your lectures are so inspiring; they keep us moving forward on this path of devotion. I pray for your good health and continued success in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I have read your book, and I feel that your heart is so pure. You are not only our Guru Mahārāja but also a father figure to us. I remember joining one of your live sessions on Facebook and seeing you completely absorbed in giving a lecture, without any concern for time or even taking your medicine. Your students were trying to remind you, but you were so immersed in sharing transcendental knowledge with the hundreds of us who are under your shelter.

Whenever I hear your glories, I wish I could be one of your disciples who serves you personally. I sincerely hope that you will see my message or that it will reach you in some way. More than anything, I wish that one day I may have the great fortune of seeing you in person, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, at least once in my lifetime.

Please forgive me for any mistakes I may have made. I am still learning and trying my best.

Wishing you a long life and unlimited Kṛṣṇa consciousness, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Your sheltered student,
Vandana

हरे कृष्ण दंड वत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज जी कृपया मेरी विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें जगत गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय
गुरु महाराज मै एक बहुत ही पतित 
जीव हु और आपके अनंत गुण है 
मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मै आपकी गुणगान कर सकु लेकिन फिर भी गुरु गोरांग और भगवान 
कृष्ण पसनता के लिए गुणगान करना चाहुंगी 
मेरी सोभगय जो आपके चरणों कमलो तक पहुंचाया और आपके कृपा प्राप्त हुई 
भौतिक जगत में मिथ्या सुख के लिए मुखों भटकती रहती थी लेकिन आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा और आपने निष्ठावान भक्त को मेरे पास भेजा जिन्होंने आपके चरण कमलो तक पहुंचाया और आपकी कृपा मेरी जैसी पतित  जीव को पपत हुई 
गुरु महाराज जी जय

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж!

Примите, пожалуйста, мои почтительные поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп!

Вся слава Вам в этот благоприятнейший день Вашего явления!

 Сегодня для нас, Ваших учеников, – главный праздник в году! Шрила Прабхупада доказал этот факт, когда назвал самым важным стихом во всех Ведах текст из Шветашватара Упанишады (6.23) - йаси‌а деве пара бхактир / йатха деве татха гурау / тасйаите катхита хй артхах / пракашанте махатманах: «Только тем великим душам, у которых есть полная вера как в Господа, так и в духовного учителя, раскрывается все Ведическое знание». Почему недостаточно только веры в Господа? Почему необходимо татха-гурау – вера в Гуру, да ещё такой же силы, как вера в Господа? Сам Господь Чайтанйа Своим собственным примером дал совершенный ответ на этот вопрос. Великий учёный Нимай Пандит – Сам Верховный Господь, который Веданта-крид (составитель «Веданты») и Веда-вид (высший знаток Вед) (БГ 15.15), получает от Гуру Ишвара Пури парадоксальный приказ - «мӯркха туми, тома‌ра на‌хика веда‌нта‌дхика‌ра / ‘кр‌шн‌а-мантра’ джапа сада‌, — эи мантра-са‌ра: „Ты глупец, Ты не способен изучать философию веданты и потому должен всегда повторять святое имя Кришны. В нем суть всех мантр и гимнов Вед“ (Ади, 7.72). Как может создатель «Веданты» быть неквалифицированным изучать «Веданту»? Ответ в том, что суть Веданты открывается исключительно по милости чистого слуги Господа, независимо от того, знаем мы текст и смысл Веданты, или ни разу её не читали. 

 На пути к истинному постижению Веданты необходимо признать свою полную глупость даже в том случае, когда мы в совершенстве знаем все Священные Писания и их окончательные выводы. А это очень непросто сделать по-настоящему. Напротив, чрезвычайно трудно знать науку Вед, и при этом признать свою глупость. Ведь такой глупец выглядит очень разумным человеком: он действительно знает истинный смысл человеческой жизни, он старается служить Богу, постигать Бога, искренне стремится вернуться к Богу. Невозможно в такой ситуации не думать о себе, как о разумном религиозном человеке. В лучшем случае, он смиренно выслушает от духовного учителя о своей дисквалификации, но это ещё не значит, что такой ученик на самом деле осознает свою глупость. Однако пример Господа Чайтанйи именно в этом: Сам Верховный Господь – создатель Вед, а в данном воплощении великий Нимай Пандит, победивший дигвиджая Кешаву Кашмири, ведантистов Бенареса и великого учёного Сарвабхауму Бхаттачарью, этот Господь по-настоящему принимает от Своего Гуру положение глупца, и полностью предаётся его наставлению воспевать Святые Имена Кришны. И результат превосходит даже Его собственные ожидания: экстатические переживания Кришна-премы немедленно поглотили всё Его существование и настолько, что Он даже забеспокоился, что под влиянием глубоких эмоций Он потерял всё духовное знание: «кр‌шн‌а-на‌ме джн‌а‌на‌ччхана ха-ила а‌ма‌ра» (ЧЧ, Ади 7.79). Но духовный учитель Ишвара Пури успокоил Господа Чайтанью: «кр‌шн‌а-на‌мера пхала — ‘према‌’, сарва-ш‌а‌стре кайа/ бха‌гйе сеи према‌ тома‌йа карила удайа - „Все утверждения богооткровенных писаний сводятся к тому, что человек должен пробудить в себе дремлющую любовь к Богу. Тебе это удалось, и потому Ты — самый удачливый из всех людей“ (Ади, 7.86). Поэтому Шрила Прабхупада указывает на абсолютную веру в Гуру как на «секрет успеха» духовной жизни. На Вьяса-Пудже Бхактисиддханты Сарасвати 1968 года он говорил своим первым американским ученикам: «Я просто очень серьёзно отнёсся к просьбе своего духовного учителя, хотя совершенно не знал, как её выполнить. И Кришна Сам всё устроил. В этом секрет успеха – серьёзное отношение к наставлению духовного учителя!»

 Дорогой Гуру Махарадж! Вы в совершенстве поняли «секрет успеха», который открыл нам Шрила Прабхупада, и поэтому достигли высочайшего дара Господа Чайтанйи – Кришна-према-прайоджаны.

Благодаря Вашей абсолютной вере и преданности Шриле Прабхупаде Вы стали великим ачарьей в цепи ученической преемственности Господа Чайтанйи, который успешно возвращает в духовный мир уже более 60 тысяч учеников! И можно наблюдать непосредственно, как Сам Господь Нитьянанда ярко проявляется там, где Вы служите миссии Гауранги Махапрабху. Вы всегда переполнены бесконечной силой и трансцендентным блаженством Нитьянанды-Баларамы, а Ваши наставления, подобно трансцендентному взгляду Нитьянанды-Авадхуты, способны совершать чудеса преображения материального мира в оазисы Вайкунтхи. 

Я очень нуждаюсь сейчас в могуществе всемилостивого взгляда Ваших благословений, поскольку в прошлом году Вы милостиво уполномочили меня на непосильное служение в роли дикша-гуру. Я чувствую себя совершенно неквалифицированным для этого в высшей степени ответственного служения. Именно сейчас я особенно остро осознаю свою абсолютную глупость буквально во всём, даже в том, что ещё недавно казалось мне «понятным». В таком бедственном положении я могу уповать только на чудо особой силы Вашей шикши, поскольку я верю, что Вы – непосредственный представитель Господа Нитьянанды – источника Сверхдуши в сердце каждого живого существа: дживе сакшат нахи тате гуру чаиттйа-рупе / шикша-гуру хайа кришна-маханта-сварупе (ЧЧ, Ади, 1.58.: «Поскольку Сверхдуша недоступна нашему взору, Господь предстает перед нами в облике преданного, освобожденной души. Такой духовный учитель — не кто иной, как Сам Кришна»). Для Сверхдуши нет ничего невозможного, а это значит, что Ваша божественная крипа, исходящая с лотосных стоп Господа Нитьянанды, действительно способна заставить «заговорить немого» - мукам кароти вачалам (ЧЧ, 2.17.80). Поэтому моя единственная надежда только в том, что по милости трансцендентного взгляда Вашего личного приказа «Стань Гуру!», произойдёт чудо превращения полного глупца в послушный инструмент Гуру-парампары. 

В пыли Ваших лотосных стоп в самый благоприятный день Вашего явления,

 Васушрештха дас.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet! All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your appearance!

Today is the main festival of the year for us, your disciples! Śrīla Prabhupāda proved this fact when he called the text from the Śvetāśvataropaniṣad (6.23) the most important verse in all the Vedas:

yasya deve parā bhaktir yathā deve tathā gurau tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

“Only to those great souls who have full faith in both the Lord and the spiritual master is all the Vedic knowledge revealed.”

Why is faith in the Lord not enough? Why is tathā gurau — faith in the Guru, as strong as the faith in the Lord — needed? Lord Caitanya Himself has given the perfect answer to this question by His own example. The great scholar Nimāi Paṇṭita, the Supreme Lord Himself, who is the Vedānta-kṛḍ (compiler of the Vedānta) and Veda-vid (the supreme knower of the Vedas) (BG 15.15), received from His Guru, Īśvāra Purī, the paradoxical order:

“mūrkha tumi, tomāra nāhika vedāntādhikāra ‘kṛṣṇa-mantra’ japa sadā, — ei mantra-sāra”
(CC Adi 7.72)

“You are a fool, You are not fit to study the Vedānta philosophy, and therefore You should always chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. That is the essence of all the mantras and hymns of the Vedas.”

How can the creator of Vedānta be unqualified to study Vedānta? The answer is that the essence of Vedānta is revealed solely by the grace of a pure servant of the Lord, regardless of whether one knows the text and meaning of Vedānta or has never read it.

On the path to true comprehension of Vedānta, one must admit one's complete foolishness even when one has perfect knowledge of all the scriptures and their final conclusions. And this is, truly, very difficult to do. On the contrary, it is extremely difficult to know the science of the Vedas and yet admit one's foolishness. After all, such a fool appears to be a very intelligent person: he really knows the true meaning of human life, he tries to serve God, to understand God, and sincerely strives to return to God. It is impossible in such a situation not to think of oneself as an intelligent religious person. At best, he will humbly listen to his spiritual master about his disqualification, but this does not mean that such a disciple actually realizes his foolishness.

But the example of Lord Caitanya shows this precisely: the Supreme Lord Himself, the creator of the Vedas, and in this incarnation, the great Nimāi Paṇṭita, who defeated the digvijaya Keśava Kāśmīrī, the Vedāntists of Benares, and the great scholar Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya—this Lord actually accepts the position of a fool from His Guru and completely surrenders to his instruction to chant the holy names of Kṛṣṇa. And the result exceeds even His own expectations: the ecstatic experience of kṛṣṇa-prema immediately absorbed His entire existence, so much so that He even became worried that, under the influence of deep emotions, He had lost all spiritual knowledge:

“kṛṣṇa-nāme jñāna-cchanna ha-ila āmāra”
(CC Adi 7.79)

But the spiritual master Īśvāra Purī reassured Lord Caitanya:

“kṛṣṇa-nāmera phala — ‘prema,’ sarva-śāstre kaya bhāgye sei prema tomāya karila udaya”
(CC Adi 7.86)

“All the statements of the revealed scriptures are that one has to awaken one’s dormant love of Godhead. You have done so, and therefore You are the most fortunate of all people.”

Therefore, Śrīla Prabhupāda points to absolute faith in the Guru as the “secret of success” in spiritual life. At the Vyāsa-pūjā of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī in 1968, he told his first American disciples:

“I simply took the request of my spiritual master very seriously, although I did not know at all how to fulfill it. And Kṛṣṇa Himself arranged everything. This is the secret of success — a serious attitude to the instructions of the spiritual master!”

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you have perfectly understood the “secret of success” that Śrīla Prabhupāda revealed to us, and therefore you have achieved the highest gift of Lord Caitanya—Kṛṣṇa-prema-prayojana.

Due to your absolute faith and devotion to Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have become a great ācārya in the disciplic succession of Lord Caitanya, and you are successfully bringing more than 60,000 disciples back to the spiritual world! We can directly observe how Lord Nityānanda Himself manifests vividly wherever you serve the mission of Gaurāṁga Mahāprabhu. You are always overflowing with the infinite power and transcendental bliss of Nityānanda-Balarāma, and your instructions, like the transcendental glance of Nityānanda-Avadhūta, are capable of performing miracles of transforming the material world into oases of Vaikuṇṭha.

Now I am in great need of the power of the all-merciful glance of your blessings, since last year you kindly empowered me to perform the impossible service of dīkṣā-guru. I feel completely unqualified for this highly responsible service. My only hope is your divine kṛṣṇa-kṛpa emanating from the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda.

In the dust of your lotus feet on the most auspicious day of your appearance,

Your servant,
Vasusrestha dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Self.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā Day.
May I always stay firmly situated at Your lotus feet to serve You.
I hope Your health gets better soon.

Your servant,
Vatsal Pujārā (Gopāla)

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय!  श्रील श्री गुरु महाराज की जय! 

श्री जय पताका स्वामी महाराज के चरणों में कोटि कोटि पंचांग 

गुरु महाराज मैं पतित जीव आपके विषय में कुछ लिख सकूं ऐसी मेरी कोई योग्यता 

नहीं है  फिर भी मैंने आपके विषय में अमृतेश प्रभुजी और सीनियर भक्तों से जो सुना है वह लिखने की कौशिश कर रही हूं कोई त्रुटि हो तो क्षमा करना ।

गुरु महाराज आप बचपन से आध्यात्मिक प्रवृत्ति के रहे हैं जैसे पहले तो आपका नाम गार्डन जॉन जिसका उच्चारण है गौर धन  जन संस्कृत में इसका उच्चारण है गौर (चैतन्य महाप्रभु )की निधि को आत्मसात करने वाला जो आपके व्यवहार में दिखता है गुरु महाराज आपने जिस प्रकार अपने गुरु श्रील प्रभुपाद की आज्ञा को आत्मसात किया वह वंदनीय है अपने जीवन को गुरु महाराज की आजा में समर्पित किया जिस प्रकार श्रील प्रभुपाद अपने गुरु की आज्ञा मानकर पाश्चात्य देश गए  आप भी अपने देश (मिलवाकी से मायापुर)को छोड़कर के भारत आए प्रभुपाद जी ने जब आपको दीक्षा दी तब आपके भौतिक नाम जय के आगे सिर्फ पताका दास नाम जोड़ा और आपका नाम जय पता का दास रखा प्रभुपाद जी ने कहा था कि तुम सनातन धर्म की, हरि नाम संकीर्तन की, और प्रचार की पताका (Flag) को विश्व भर में फहराओगे और जितने भक्त मैंने बनाए हैं तुम उससे ज्यादा (लगभग 10000)भक्त बनाओगे आपने प्रभुपाद जी की आज्ञा मानते हुए आज तक अपने शरीर की परवाह न करते हुए कठिन संघर्षों से जूझते हुए अनगिनत बुद्ध जीवों का का उद्धार करते हुए बहुत (लगभग 50000) से भी ज्यादा बद्ध जीवो को भक्त बनाया 

गुरु महाराज आपकी दिव्यता आध्यात्मिक रुचि और सौभाग्य यह जानकर भी पता लगता है कि आपको पहली बार माला करने के लिए श्रील प्रभुपाद जी की माला मिली जिस पर अपने पहली बार में ही आनंदपूर्वक 32 राउंड किए 

गुरु महाराज आपने श्री प्रभुपाद की आज्ञा  (मायापुर चंद्रोदय मंदिर)को पूर्ण करने के लिए बहुत मेहनत की फूड वितरण और हरि नाम संकीर्तन को सुचारू रूप से चलाने के लिए होटल में नौकरी की आप सही मायने में श्रीलप्रभुपाद के मिशन के सच्चे सिपाही है 

आप वर्तमान समय में भी अपनी सेहत की चिंता ना करते हुए हम जैसे बुद्ध जीवों के उद्धार के लिए हरिराम संकीर्तन के प्रचार  के लिए तैयार रहते हैं 
गुरु महाराज हैप्पी कृष्णा कॉन्शियस 76th बर्थ डे

भगवान नरसिंह देव ऑलवेज ब्लेस यू,श्रील प्रभुपाद  ऑलवेज ब्लेस यू 

गुरु महाराज आपकी कृपा से और भक्तों की संगति से जो हमें भक्ति प्राप्त हुई है उससे हमारे जीवन में जो परिवर्तन आए हैं वह अकल्पनीय है आप अपनी कृपा हम पर बनाए रखना और हमें आशीर्वाद देना कि हम जैसे बद्ध जीव भी गुरु आज्ञा मानते हुए जल्दी ही शुद्ध भक्ति करते हुए आपके दर्शन करके आपसे दीक्षा प्राप्त कर सके 

आपकी शिष्या 
Veena Sharma

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Guru Mahārāja,

Kindly accept my humble and prostrated obeisances unto your loving lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to your Divine Grace.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

When you came to visit ISKCON Hyderabad, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhana-mohana Mandira, for the Janmāṣṭamī festival, you bestowed great and unforgettable mercy upon all of us. Thank you very much, Guru Mahārāja.

During the evening "Questions and Answers" session, one devotee asked you, "Which service, if performed, pleases you the most?" Your beautiful answer was the very instruction of Lord Caitanya:

"yāre dekha, tāre kaha 'kṛṣṇa'-upadeśa"

"Whenever you meet someone, tell them about Kṛṣṇa." This, you said, pleases you the most.

I realize that your heart is fully imbued with the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, which have manifested as a grand project to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world. I can never repay my debt to you, life after life. But I will sincerely try to follow some of the instructions you have given me.

Guru Mahārāja, I am also striving to follow this instruction you gave. Please bless me so that I can execute your instructions even better and thus please you more and more.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your spiritual son,
Vinoda Venkateśa Dāsa

 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva,
My dear spiritual father,

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept my humble and respectful praṇāmas at your lotus feet, Gurudeva.

On the occasion of the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā appearance day of our Gurudeva, I first beg Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva to kindly restore your health to a fully normal and vibrant condition.

By Guru Mahārāja’s and Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, life is continuing in Kṛṣṇa-sevā. All my family members are either initiated devotees or practicing bhaktas, and we all pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa and Ahobilanṛsiṁhadeva for your quick recovery and good health, dear Gurudeva.

In ISKCON Kannur, my sevā is to serve as the main cook for Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, and Gaura-Nitāi Deities, including Sundays and on various festival days. I also participate in book distribution.

I offer my humble obeisances on this auspicious appearance day and pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa to bless Guru Mahārāja with a long life, so that he may continue to inspire thousands and thousands of fallen souls to take shelter in the glorious life of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

All glories to my spiritual father, master, and Guru Mahārāja.

Your obedient servant,
Uṣā Ulsāhamayī Devī Dāsī
ISKCON Kannur, Kerala

SANĀTANA HARI-NĀMA DĀSA (Brāhmaṇa Dīkṣā)
UJJVALĀ ŚAKTI DEVĪ DĀSĪ (Dīkṣā)
BHAKTĀ ŚRĪ RĀDHĀ – Āspīre


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


All glories to Śrī Guru Mahārāja, my spiritual master.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
Śrīla Prabhupāda Mahārāja kī jaya!

Please accept our humble and respectful daṇḍavat-praṇāma at the lotus feet of Guru Mahārāja.

I am taking this opportunity to wish our eternal father, Guru Mahārāja, a joyous 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration with heartfelt devotion. This fallen soul, Sanātana Hari-nāma dāsa, along with Ujjvalā Śakti Devī dāsī, beg at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava to bestow more śakti and devotion upon our Guru Mahārāja in the coming years.

With love and devotion.

As instructed by Gurudeva, I am going to conduct small satsaṅgas in my home for new devotees in the coming months. Due to my old age and handicapped leg, I am unable to travel as before. For many years I have rendered pūjārī-sevā at ISKCON Kasaragod. Now, my wife Ujjvalā Śakti and I are going to ISKCON Kannur to take up some sevā.

Kindly bless us in our new program and satsaṅgaṁ service.


Under Guru Mahārāja’s shelter, aspiring servant of the servant,
SANĀTANA HARI-NĀMA DĀSA (Brāhmaṇa Dīkṣā)
UJJVALĀ ŚAKTI DEVĪ DĀSĪ (Dīkṣā)
BHAKTĀ ŚRĪ RĀDHĀ – Āspīre

Jaya Gurudeva!

On this most auspicious day—your divine appearance day—please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

O my spiritual father, you are an ocean of mercy. Thank you so much for accepting a fallen soul like me as your disciple.

Śrīla Gurudeva, you are a great general in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s army, inspiring millions of people to accept Kṛṣṇa consciousness and distributing millions of books all over the world.

Despite such serious medical conditions, you continue to travel all over the world, giving lectures. This shows how much love you have for your spiritual master.

O my Gurudeva, I am not able to engage my mind in your instructions and lectures—yet still, you hold me. I want to serve you, Guru Mahārāja, with dedication, but I cannot. I beg you: please give me even a particle of faith. Please give me the great treasure of the holy name.

Your loving daughter,
Vilāsinī Vṛndāvanī devī dāsī

परमपुज्यनीय गुरु महाराज जी-

नमः ओम विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामी इत्ती नामिने नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदाइते, गौर कथा धाम - धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे ।

गुरु पुर्णिमा एक धार्मिक अध्यात्मिक त्योहार है। यह पर्व गुरु के नमन और सम्मान के लिए मनाया जाता है। गुरु हमें अंधकार से प्रकाश की ओर ले जा रहें हैं। और यह हमारा सौभाग्य है कि इस शुभ अवसर पर गुरु और भक्तो की कृपा, से हमें मायापुर में गुरुजी के साथ यह पर्व मनाने का अवसर मिलने वाला है।
मैं इतनी पतीत हूँ कि अपने गुरु जी के गुणों की ब्याख्या करने में असमर्थ हू मैं अपने भावना को  इस छोटी कबिता के माध्यम से व्यक्त कर रही हू |
माता-पिता आप हो गुरुवर, घर-बार आप हो , माता वायु, पिता जल, संसार  गुरूवर आप हो मेरे गोविन्द हैं निराकार स्वरूप  आकार गुरुबर आप हो, हर स्वपन को करने वाले साकार गुरुवर आप हो |

मेरी भक्ति पथ के प्रकाश गुरूवर आप हो चरित्र निर्माण के सागर गुरुवर आप हो |
जिसकी करुणा से तर जाए हम वह पियुष गुरूवर आप हो।

ब्रहमा आप हो विष्णू आप हो महेश गुरुवर आप हो साक्षात परमेश्वर का रूप गुरुवर आप ही ।

गंगा बनकर बहने वाली शीतल धार आप हो, 'मेरी इन पंक्तियो का सार गुरुवर आप हो। गलतियो के लिए क्षमा चाहती हूँ। 

आपकी शिष्या 
विनीता मल्ल

गुरू महाराज जी के चरणो में कोटि-कोटि दण्डवत् प्रणाम,

 *नमो ओम् विष्णु पादाय कृष्ण प्रेष्ठाय भूतले*
 *श्रीमते जय पताका स्वामिन इति नामिने*
*नमो आचार्य पादाय निताई कृपा प्रदायिने* 
*गौर कथा धाम धाय नगर ग्राम तारिणे*

परम पूज्य गुरू महाराज जी आपकी कृपा और करूणा के 
बारे में मेरी ऐसी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं अपनी इस वाणी से आप जैसे शुद्ध भक्त का गुणगान कर सकूं।

गुरू महाराज जी मुझे आप जैसे शुद्ध भक्त और प्रामाणिक गुरु का सानिंध्य मिला मैं इस लायक तो नहीं थी । लेकिन फिर भी आपने मुझ जैसे पतीत पर कृपा करके आपने अपना शिष्य बनाया ।

मुझे दीक्षा देकरके जीवन की एक नई दिशा दिखाई , मैं इसके लिए हमेशा आपकी आभारी रहूँगी और कोशिश करूंगी कि अपने आध्यात्मिक जीवन को आपके चरणकमलों में अर्पित कर सकूं । और आपके दिये गए निर्देशों का पालन अच्छी तरह से कर सकूं। 

आपकी तुच्छ शिष्या 
Vinitā Vrajasevinī Devī Dāsī 

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Dearest Śrī Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most sacred and auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa Pūjā, I find myself at a loss for words, for no language can adequately capture the depth of gratitude and reverence I hold for you. It is only by your causeless mercy that I have been given the opportunity to glorify you today.

Śrīla Prabhupāda himself has declared that you are a personal associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, a divine servant sent from the spiritual world to deliver the fallen souls of this age. You are a beacon of Mahāprabhu’s compassion, illuminating the darkened path of material existence with the light of pure bhakti. You do not belong to this world, yet out of boundless mercy, you have chosen to descend into it, just to uplift suffering conditioned souls like myself.

The Gift of Your Divine Mercy
Without your mercy, I would be utterly lost, trapped in the endless cycle of birth and death, wandering aimlessly in search of happiness where none can be found. But by your grace, you have granted me the most precious gift—the opportunity to return home, back to Kṛṣṇa.

Through your divine instructions, your unparalleled example, and your ever-present guidance, I am beginning to understand what true devotional service is. Your mercy is not ordinary—it is the flow of pure devotion descending from the eternal realm of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, touching the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to receive it.

You are not just a teacher, nor merely a guide—you are my eternal savior, my spiritual father, my shelter, and my hope. You have taken on the immense burden of uplifting even the most fallen souls, giving them the means to transcend the sufferings of this world and enter into the eternal service of Kṛṣṇa.

Your tireless efforts in spreading the teachings of Bhagavad-gītā, Upadeśāmṛta, and the words of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu are nothing less than a direct continuation of Mahāprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement. You have dedicated every breath of your life to fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda, ensuring that his divine message reaches all corners of the world.

By your words and actions, you demonstrate the essence of śaraṇāgati (complete surrender), showing us how to serve Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga with unwavering faith and devotion. Your service to the disciplic succession is unparalleled, and your unwavering dedication to Śrī Guru-paramparā is a living example of absolute surrender to Kṛṣṇa’s will.

Your Unparalleled Dedication to Guru and Gaurāṅga
Guru Mahārāja, you have accepted the weight of Mahāprabhu’s mission with great responsibility, without consideration of personal comfort. You endure all difficulties just to ensure that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s transcendental mission flourishes in this world.

Your life is a constant sacrifice, a demonstration of what it means to live purely for the service of Guru and Kṛṣṇa. You travel tirelessly, preaching the message of Bhagavad-gītā, distributing transcendental books, initiating devotees into the process of bhakti, and inspiring countless souls to dedicate their lives to Kṛṣṇa’s service.

Your compassion knows no bounds. Like a loving father, you patiently guide us, even though we are full of faults. No matter how many times we stumble, you never give up on us. Your mercy is causeless, your love is unconditional, and your guidance is infallible.

Who else but you can show us the way back to Kṛṣṇa? Who else but you can reveal the true essence of devotional service? Who else but you can awaken the dormant love for Kṛṣṇa within our hearts?

A Humble Prayer at Your Lotus Feet
Even though I am unqualified, I pray that I may serve you with sincerity and gratitude. I pray that I may absorb your instructions deeply into my heart, knowing that through service to you, I am directly serving Mahāprabhu’s divine plan.

I pray that I may never forget the rarest fortune of having your shelter. I pray that my faith in you remains unshaken, my surrender deepens, and my heart never deviates from the path you have mercifully revealed to me.

You are my eternal master, my eternal guardian, and my eternal shelter. I am completely dependent on your mercy, for without you, I have no hope of ever attaining Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.

Conclusion: A Life of Service to You

On this most sacred day of your Vyāsa Pūjā, I beg for your continued mercy so that:

My faith never wavers.

My service never diminishes.

My heart remains forever dedicated to your lotus feet.

May I always be an instrument in your hands, assisting in your mission, and may my life be a humble offering in service to you.
I have no personal aspirations or independent desires—my only wish is that I may serve you eternally, life after life, in whatever way you see fit.
Your causeless mercy is my greatest treasure, and your lotus feet are my only shelter.

I remain forever your insignificant servant,
Vionda Gopīkeśa Dāsa

Jaya oṁ viṣṇu-pādā Śrī Śrī Guru Mahārāja!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

As a humble disciple of His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja, by the divine blessings of the Lord, I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be under his merciful guidance.

His words are not just teachings—they are a way of life, illuminating my path even in the most difficult of times. His immense compassion, unwavering faith, and profound spiritual wisdom inspire me every single day.

The presence of Swami Mahārāja is a constant source of spiritual power and inner peace for me. Even his simplest instructions hold the power to transform the heart and mind. His ability to personally connect with each devotee, regardless of background, is a shining testimony to his divine nature.

His dedication to Lord Kṛṣṇa and his tireless efforts to spread the message of love and devotion across the world are unparalleled.

Through his teachings, I have realized that true devotion goes beyond rituals—it is about complete surrender, loving remembrance, and heartfelt service. Guru Mahārāja has taught me to see Kṛṣṇa in every aspect of life, and to live with humility and compassion, the very essence of a sincere devotee.

Your insignificant servant,
Vīrabhadra Nityānanda-suta dāsa

*எனது அன்பான குரு மஹராஜரே!*

ஆதிகுருவான பகவான் பலராமரே!    நித்தியானந்த பிரபுவின் பிரதிநிதியான எனதருமை குரு மகராஜரே! தங்களது தாமரை திருப்பாதங்களுக்கு எனது கோடான கோடி நமஸ்காரங்களை பணிவுடன் சமர்ப்பிக்கின்றேன். தங்களது 76வது வியாச பூஜை திருநாளில் உங்களது தாழ்மையான சேவகியின் ஒரு சிறு அர்ப்பணிப்பு.

ஸ்ரீமத் பாகவதத்தில் 3.24.21 இந்த ஸ்லோகத்தையும் பொருளுரையையும் படித்துக் கொண்டிருந்த பொழுது இது அப்படியே என்னுடைய குரு மஹராஜரிடம் இருப்பதை கண்டு ஆச்சரியப்பட்டேன். நான் எந்தெந்த முறையில் வியப்படைந்தேன் என்பதை ஸ்ரீலப்பிரபு பாதரின் வார்த்தைகளில் பார்ப்போம்.

*திதிக்ஷவ: காருணிகா: ஸுஹ்ருத: ஸர்வ தேஹினாம் அஜாத சத்ரவ: சாந்தா: ஸாதவ: ஸாது பூஷணா:”*

(ஸ்ரீமத் பாகவதம் 3.25 21)

ஸாதுவின் அடையாளங்கள் என்னவென்றால், அவர் எல்லா வாழும் உயிரினங்களிடம் கொள்ளும் சகிப்புத் தன்மை, கருணை, தோழமை ஆகும். அவருக்கு எதிரிகள் இல்லை, அவர் அமைதியானவர், புனித நூல்களைப் பின்பற்றுபவர். அவரின் எல்லா தனிப் பண்புகளும்‌ ஒப்பிட இயலாதவை.

ஸாது என்பவர் பகவானின் பக்தராவார். அதனால், அவருடைய அக்கறை பகவானிடம் பக்தித் தொண்டு செய்வது பற்றிய அறிவொளியை மக்களிடம் ஏற்படுத்துவதே ஆகும். அதுவே அவர் கருணையாகும். பகவானுக்குப் பக்தித் தொண்டு புரியாத மனித வாழ்வு பாழ் என்று அவர் அறிவார். ஒரு பக்தர் நாடு முழுவதும் பயணம் செய்து, வீடு வீடாகச் சென்று, “பகவான் கிருஷ்ணரின் பக்தராக இருங்கள். உங்கள் மிருக மனப்பாங்கை  (புலனின்பத்தை) நிறைவு செய்வதால் உங்கள் வாழ்வைப் பாழாக்கிக் கொள்ளாதீர்கள். மனித வாழ்வு என்பது தன்னை உணர்தலுக்காக அல்லது கிருஷ்ண உணர்வு கொள்வதற்காக உள்ளது” என்று பிரச்சாரம் செய்கிறார். இவையே ஒரு ஸாதுவின் பிரச்சாரம் ஆகும். என்னுடைய குரு மகராஜர் கௌர பிரேமையை வழங்குவதற்காக உலகம் முழுவதும் அதிக முறை விமானத்தில் பயணம் செய்தவர் என்ற சாதனையை படைத்துள்ளார்.

ஒரு சாது தன் தனிப்பட்ட வீடுபேறு பற்றித் திருப்தி அடைவதில்லை. அவர் எப்போதும் மற்றவர்கள் பற்றியே நினைக்கிறார். அவர் பாபம் செய்த அனைத்து ஆத்மாக்களின் மேல் மிகவும் கருணை காட்டுகிறார். சாதுவின் தகுதிகளில் ஒன்று காருணிகா: கீழே விழுந்த ஆத்மாக்களிடம் கருணை கொள்ளுதலாகும். பிரச்சாரத்தில் ஈடுபடும் பொழுது, அவர் பல்வேறு எதிர்ப்புகளைச் சந்திக்க வேண்டி வந்தாலும் சகிப்புத் தன்மை உடையவராய் இருக்கிறார். சிலர் அவரைக் கொடுமைப்படுத்தலாம். ஏனென்றால், கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஆத்மாக்கள் பக்தித் தொண்டின் தெய்வீக அறிவைப் பெறத் தயாராக இல்லை. சில சமயம் பக்தர்கள் வன்முறையால் பாதிக்கப்படுகிறார்கள். ஏசு கிறிஸ்து சிலுவையில் அறையப்பட்டார்; ஹரிதாஸ தாகூர் 22 அங்காடி தெருக்களில் அடிக்கப்பட்டார்; சைதன்யப் மஹாபிரபுவின் தலைமை உதவியாளர் நித்யாநந்த பிரபு, ஜகாய் மற்றும் மதாய் என்பவர்களால் தாக்கப்பட்டார். ஆனால் அவர்கள் அக்கொடுமைகளை எல்லாம் சகித்துக் கொண்டனர். ஏனென்றால், அவர்களின் சமயப் பணியே பாபம் செய்த ஆத்மாக்களைக் கடைத்தேற்றுவதாகும். எனது குரு மகாராஜரும் ஒரு பைத்தியக்காரனால் சுடப்பட்ட பொழுது உயிருக்கே ஆபத்தான நிலையிலிருந்து காப்பாற்றப்பட்டார்.

சர்வ-தேஹினாம் என்ற சொல் ஜட உடல்களை ஏற்றுக்கொண்ட அனைத்து உயிரினங்களையும் குறிக்கிறது. மனிதனுக்கு மட்டும் ஜட உடல் அல்ல, மற்ற உயிரினங்களும் உண்டு. இறைவனின் பக்தன் பூனைகள், நாய்கள், மரங்கள் முதலான அனைவரிடமும் கருணை உள்ளவன். எல்லா உயிரினங்களையும் இந்த ஜட உலகின் சிக்கலில் இருந்து இறுதியில் முக்தி அடையும் வகையில் நடத்துகிறான். சைதன்ய மஹா பிரபுவின் சீடர்களில் ஒருவரான சிவானந்த சேனா, ஒரு நாய்க்கு பிரசாதம் அளித்து அதற்கு விமோசனம் அளித்தார். ஒரு நாய் ஒரு சாதுவுடன் இணைந்து முக்தி பெற்றதற்கு பல நிகழ்வுகள் உள்ளன , ஏனெனில் ஒரு சாது அனைத்து உயிரினங்களின் ஆசீர்வாதத்திற்காக உயர்ந்த பரோபகார செயல்களில் ஈடுபடுகிறார். 

*வித்யா-வினய-சம்பன்னே*

*ப்ராஹ்மனே கவி ஹஸ்தினி* *சூனி

சைவ ஸ்வபாகே ச பண்டிதா ஸம

-தர்ஷின:*

(பகவத் கீதை 5.17)

அடக்கமுள்ள பண்டிதர்கள் தங்களது உண்மை ஞானத்தின் வாயிலாக கற்றறிந்த தன்னடக்கம் உள்ள பிராமணன், பசு, யானை, நாய், நாயை தின்பவன் என அனைவரையும் சமநோக்கில் காண்கின்றனர். ஏனெனில் பரம புருஷர் பரமாத்மாவின் உருவில் அனைத்து ஜீவன்களின் இதயங்களிலும் வீற்றுள்ளார். பகவானை பற்றிய இந்த ஞானமே உண்மையான ஞானம் இதை உணர்ந்த சாது அனைத்து ஜீவன்களையும் தனது நண்பராக நடத்துகிறார். மற்றவர்களின் நலனையே சிந்திப்பதால், அவர் ஸுஹ்ருத். சாதுக்கள் மாயாவின் பிடியில் இருந்து மற்றவர்களை எப்படி காப்பாற்றுவது என்று எப்போதும் சிந்தித்துக்கொண்டே இருப்பார்கள் . ஒரு சாது மனிதர்களிடம் மட்டுமல்ல, பூனைகள், நாய்கள், மரங்கள், செடிகள் மற்றும் பூச்சிகளிடமும் கருணை காட்டுபவர்; ஒரு கொசுவைக் கொல்லக்கூட தயங்குவார். "என் சகோதரனை நான் பார்த்துக் கொள்கிறேன்" என்று அவர் வெறுமனே நினைக்கவில்லை. அவர் அனைத்து உயிரினங்களையும் தனது சகோதரர்களாக பார்க்கிறார், ஏனென்றால் அனைத்து உயிரினங்களுக்கும் தந்தை கிருஷ்ணரே என்பதை அறிவார்.

ஸாதுவின் தகுதிகளில் ஒன்று அமைதியாக, புனித நூல்களின் கோட்பாடுகளைப் பின்பற்றுவார். ஏனென்றால், எல்லா சாஸ்திரங்களும் பரம புருஷ பகவானின் ஆணைகளுக்குக் கீழ்ப்படிய வேண்டும் என்று அறிவுறுத்துகின்றன. அதனால், ஸாது என்றால் புனித நூலின் ஆணைகளைப் பின்பற்றுபவர் என்றும் பகவானின் பக்தர் என்றும் பொருள். இந்த வயதிலும் தன்னுடைய சீடர்களை மட்டும் படிக்கச் சொல்லாமல் தானும் பக்தி வைபவ், பக்தி வேதாந்தா, பக்தி சார்வபௌமா போன்ற சாஸ்திர பாடங்களை படித்து பட்டம் வாங்கிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

“மத் ஆச்ரயா: கதா ம்ருஷ்டா: ச்ருண்வந்தி கதயந்தி ச 

தபந்தி விவிதாஸ் தாபா 

நைதாந் மத் கத சேதஸ:

(ஸ்ரீமத் பாகவதம் 3.25.23)

பரம புருஷ பகவானாகிய என்னைப் பற்றிக் கேட்பதிலும், வழிபடுவதிலும், நிலையாக ஈடுபட்டிருக்கும் ஸாதுக்கள் உலகத் தொல்லைகளால் துன்பப்படுவதில்லை. ஏனென்றால், அவர்கள் எப்போதும் என் லீலைகள் மற்றும் செயல்களின் எண்ணங்களால் நிறைந்துள்ளனர். உலக இருப்பில் பல்வேறு வகைப்பட்ட துன்பங்கள் உள்ளன. உடல் மற்றும் மனதிற்குச் சம்பந்தப்பட்டவை, பிற உயிரினங்களால் சுமத்தப்படுபவை, இயற்கைத் தடுமாற்றங்களால் சுமத்தப்படுபவையாகும். ஆனால் ஒரு ஸாது அம்மாதிரித் துன்பமான நிலையால் தடுமாறுவதில்லை. ஏனென்றால், அவர் மனம் எப்போதும் கிருஷ்ண உணர்வால் நிறைந்துள்ளது, இவ்வாறு அவர் பகவானின் செயல்களைத் தவிர வேறு எதைப் பற்றியும் பேச விம்புவதில்லை. மஹாராஜா அம்பரீசர் பகவானின் லீலைகளைத் தவிர வேறு எதையும் பேசவில்லை. வசாம்ஸி வைகுண்ட குணானுவர்ணனே (பாக. 9.4.18). அவர் பரம புருஷ பகவானைப் புகழ்வதில் மட்டும் தன் சொற்களை ஈடுபடுத்தினார். ஸாதுக்கள் எப்போதும் பகவானின் அல்லது அவர் பக்தர்களின் செயல்களைப் பற்றிக் கேட்பதில் ஆர்வமுள்ளவர்கள். அவர்கள் கிருஷ்ண உணர்வில் இருப்பதால், ஜடவுலகத் தொல்லைகளை மறக்கிறார்கள். சாதாரண, கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஆத்மாக்கள், பகவானின் செயல்களை மறந்து, எப்போதும் கவலைகளால், உலகியல் துன்பங்களால் நிரம்பியுள்ளனர். மறுபுறம், பக்தர்கள் எப்போதும் பகவானைப் பற்றிய விஷயங்களில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளதால், அவர்கள் ஜட இருப்பின் தொல்லைகளை மறக்கிறார்கள்.” என்னுடைய குரு மகராஜரும் மூவகை துன்பங்களால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டு உடலில் 60 சதவிகிதத்திற்கு மேல் வேலை செய்யாமல் இருந்தும் அவர் தொடர்ந்து பிரச்சார சேவைகளில் ஈடுபட்டு வருகிறார். தினமும் கௌரங்க மகா பிரபுவை பற்றி எடுத்துக் கூறி அவரின் கருணையை அனைவரும் பெற வேண்டும் என்பதில் மிக ஆவலாக இருக்கிறார்.

ஹரே கிருஷ்ணா! குரு மஹராஜரே!! எத்தனையோ கோடி ஜென்மங்கள் அனாதையாய் கிருஷ்ணருடன் எந்த ஒரு தொடர்பும் இல்லாமல் அலைந்து கொண்டிருந்தேன். உங்களின் அகாரணமான கருணையால் குருசீட பரம்பரையுடன்   என்னை இணைத்தீர்கள்.  நான் கோடி காலமாக மறந்து போயிருந்த உறவை மீண்டும் புதுப்பித்து கொடுத்தீர்கள். எனக்கும் கிருஷ்ணருக்கும் என்ன சம்பந்தம் என்பதை உங்களைத் தவிர வேறு யாரால் கொடுத்திருக்க முடியும்.  உங்களைத் தவிர வேறு யாரால் இப்படிப்பட்ட கருணையை அளிக்க முடியும். வைஷ்ணவர்கள் எல்லோருமே பர துக்க துக்கி என்பார்கள். ஆனால் நீங்கள் அதி பரதுக்க துக்கியாவீர்கள். என்னை போன்ற மிக வீழ்ந்த ஆத்மாவையும் கடைதேற்ற கூடியவர் தாங்கள் மட்டுமே.  எப்படி எனது நன்றியையும் வணக்கத்தையும் தங்களுக்கு தெரிவிப்பது,  இந்த கடனை எப்படி தீர்ப்பேன் என்று தெரியவில்லை. எப்பொழுதும் உங்கள் விருப்பத்தை அறிந்து உங்களுக்கு சேவை செய்ய கூடிய சூழ்நிலையை உருவாக்கி தருமாறு நான் ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் பிராத்தனை செய்கிறேன். என் குரு மஹராஜரின் மனநிலையை தெரிந்து அதற்கு தகுந்த மாதிரி என்னை சேவையில் ஈடுபடுத்துங்கள் என்று நித்தாய் கௌரங்கர், பக்த பிரகலாத நரசிம்ம தேவர், ராதா மாதவர், ஜகன்னாதர், பலதேவர், சுபத்ரா தேவி, சுதர்சன சக்ர தேவர் ஆகியோரிடம் பிரார்த்தனை செய்து கொண்டிருக்கிறேன். உங்களின் அற்புதமான லீலைகளை ஒவ்வொரு பக்தரும் சொல்ல கேட்டு மெய்சிலிர்ந்து போகின்றேன். எப்படிப்பட்ட கருணை! எப்படிப்பட்ட கருணை!   உங்களுடைய ஒரு பார்வை என்னை  இந்த பௌதீக மாயாவிலிருந்து விடுவித்து பக்தி பாதைக்கு அழைத்து வந்துள்ளது.

 நீங்கள் மிகவும் ஆரோக்கியமாக பல்லாண்டு காலம் நீடூடி வாழ எனது பிரார்த்தனைகளை எப்பொழுதும் கௌர நித்தாயிடமும், முந்தைய ஆச்சாரியார்களிடமும் செலுத்துவேன்.  

அன்பான குரு மஹராஜரே! நீங்கள் என் மேல் பொழிந்த கருணைக்கு கோடி கோடி வந்தனங்கள். நான் அறிந்தும் அறியாமலும் நிறைய தவறுகள் செய்திருக்கிறேன். தங்களின் தாமரை திருப்பாதங்களுக்கும் வைஷ்ணவர்களுக்கும். இனிவரும் காலத்தில் அந்த மாதிரி தவறுகள் எதுவும் செய்யாமல் தூய பக்தி சேவை செய்வதில் ஈடுபடவும், இன்னும் நிறைய புதிய பக்தர்களுக்கு  கலியுக தர்மமான ஹரிநாமத்தை கொண்டு சேர்க்கும் உங்களது  விருப்பத்தை நிறைவேற்றவும் என்னை ஆசீர்வதிக்குமாறு நான் மன்றாடிக் கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன். நன்றி குரு தேவா! நன்றி! நன்றி! நன்றி!!

இன்றும், என்றும் தங்களது பணிவான சேவகி 

விசேஷ்வரி கோபி தேவிதாசி,

கோயமுத்தூர் 

தமிழ்நாடு, இந்தியா.

Hare Kṛṣhṇa dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!
All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

Guru Mahārāja, You are very compassionate towards all living entities. You are the most patit-pāvan and the most merciful. Who other than You could accept me, such a fallen soul? But You mercifully accepted me as Your spiritual daughter.

You taught us by Your behavior how to serve our guru, how to take his instructions to our heart and soul, and how to work continuously in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness, irrespective of all conditions and surroundings.

We all can see Your affection for Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda, as is evident in Your prāṇāma-mantra. You travel the whole world to preach the message of Lord Caitanya. We heard how You used to go to the houses of Your disciples and change the whole family into bhaktas.

Guru Mahārāja, thank You very much for being my spiritual father and guiding us.

Guru Mahārāja, kindly give me strength and please bless me so that I can follow Your instructions honestly for Your pleasure.

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me for my aparādhas and please let me be in Your divine shelter.

I beg to Śrī-Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava for Your good health.

Aspiring to be Your eternal servant,
Your spiritual daughter,
Viṣṇukāntā Vidūṣī Devī Dāsī
from Meerut (U.P.)

Our Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma. Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to all our paramparā ācāryas. All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Before attempting to glorify you, I beg forgiveness at your lotus feet. I offer this for my own purification. Even though I am not qualified to speak about your glories and still carry many anarthas, I am trying to do this service because you are so compassionate to accept even unqualified offerings like mine.

You are an eternal associate of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu, and therefore you possess all the divine qualities of Mahāprabhu—especially your compassion, which touches everyone’s hearts. All physical conditions are just a māyā-covering for materialistic people like me, but you are always beyond the bodily platform. You are not at all concerned about your material body—it is simply your līlā to make us more serious and sincere in our devotional lives. I am not a devotee, yet I am getting opportunities to serve Kṛṣṇa—only because of the great good fortune you have created for us.

I am very weak in bhakti. I humbly beg you for the strength, enthusiasm, patience, and strong determination to serve you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission—without committing offenses.

Guru Mahārāja, by your blessings and the guidance of our śikṣā-gurus, I am conducting online Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes. We currently have 17 devotees attending regularly, reading the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and learning Vaiṣṇava songs. Please bless all of us to overcome material obstacles and progress steadily in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I sincerely request you to bless all our yātrā devotees, and also my husband Ashok Reddy and my son Umesh Chandra, that they may progress in devotional life. My son is attending youth classes at the Attapur temple in Hyderabad. I request your blessings that he may attend regularly, always remain in the association of devotees, and become a sincere soldier in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your insignificant daughter,
Viṣṇu-priyā Gaura-sevinī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Daṇḍavat praṇāma, Guru Mahārāja.

My dear spiritual father, please accept my respectful obeisances on the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

You are the guiding light, pulling us out of darkness.

You are the Guru Mahārāja who helps us cross the ocean of saṁsāra and transcend material attachments.

You are the ācārya who saves countless souls from the influence of Kali-yuga and brings them to the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord.

I pray to Kṛṣṇa to bless you with abundant strength and good health so that you may continue to save more lost souls like me—wandering aimlessly in this material world without direction or purpose.

Gurudeva, you are an ocean of mercy, showering your causeless compassion upon every fallen soul who comes in contact with you.

I am learning every day how to serve you and Kṛṣṇa better, and I truly enjoy the opportunity to engage in new devotional activities.

This is the commitment of all exalted masters in our glorious disciplic succession:

yasya deve parā bhaktir
yathā deve tathā gurau
tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ
prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

Once again, a very happy and blissful Vyāsa-pūjā to you, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your lowly servants,
Viṣṇupriyā Bimalāñjī Devī Dāsī & Saumya Śrī Matajī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept our most humble obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Holiness.
All glories to your most auspicious appearance day.

In 2023, Your Holiness inaugurated our new temple of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Vinodajī, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva and Subhadrā Devī, and Śrī Śrī Nityānanda Nāṭavara and Gaurasundara. We would like to recollect a few cherished instances from that most memorable occasion.

While announcing the Deities’ names, you called out a different name. The entire installation group of devotees was wonderstruck—until you smiled and said that you were checking if they were alert! The whole temple hall was filled with laughter. Just by your presence, the entire atmosphere became vibrant and blissful.

You had to come to the main temple hall several times to participate in the yajña. Many devotees in the hall were trying to touch your lotus feet and receive your blessings. You were gently instructing your personal servants to be careful not to step on any devotee. On one such occasion, when you were about to enter the temple hall, your shoes were still on. You immediately stopped your wheelchair and indicated to the devotees to remove them. Despite so many devotees surrounding you, you were conscious of every detail. This level of attentiveness, humility, and discipline deeply touched all our hearts.

Even on the day of the inauguration, your blood pressure was low. And on another occasion, during a children’s drama performance, your blood pressure again dropped. Yet, despite such physical challenges, you lovingly chose to be with the devotees, stretching yourself just to participate and uplift everyone with your presence. It is truly difficult to comprehend how deeply you extend yourself to serve this wonderful mission—it is a direct manifestation of your deep love and affection for Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we pray to Their Lordships for your continued good health and strength. Please kindly forgive us for any offenses committed at your lotus feet, knowingly or unknowingly.

Myself and my good wife, Suvarṇa Vihār Līlā Devī Dāsī, are rendering service in the Deity Department, and we seek your blessings to improve and sustain our service for the pleasure of Hari, Guru, and the Vaiṣṇavas. We also seek your kind blessings for our children, Gaurāṅga and Raṅgarūpa.

Your spiritual son and daughter,
Viśvapati Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
Suvarṇa Vihār Līlā Devī Dāsī

My dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

This year, as we celebrate your 76th appearance day, my heart overflows with gratitude and devotion. It is a day to reflect on the immense fortune I have been granted—the gift of your guidance, your compassion, and your transformative presence in my life.

Before I met you, Guru Mahārāja, I was living a life focused on material pleasures, but I knew that these could not provide me happiness. I was searching for a deeper connection and a more meaningful existence. The world seemed a confusing and often disheartening place. I was searching for meaning, for purpose, for something to stabilize my soul.

Then, by the grace of Kṛṣṇa and Their devotees—especially H.G. Amriteśa Kṛṣṇa prabhu and his family, who are always giving me continuous support to encounter the challenges in bhakti—I encountered you. From that moment, my life began to change. Your words, filled with wisdom and love, touched my heart. You showed me the path to always remain connected with Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You ignited a spark of devotion that I never knew existed within me.

Guru and disciple are spiritually connected. It is a relationship built on trust, surrender, and strong faith. Guru Mahārāja, you have the qualities of a true spiritual master: unconditional love, perfect guidance, a living example, and genuine care.

Guru Mahārāja, I offer you my deepest gratitude. I promise to always be loyal to you, and I sincerely pray for your good health and happiness. May Kṛṣṇa continue to bless you with the strength and inspiration to guide countless souls back to Him.

Your humble servant,
Viśvātma Murāri dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace on this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

On this sacred day, we come together to offer our heartfelt gratitude for your tireless dedication, boundless compassion, and unwavering service in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. You are a living example of selfless devotion, a true representative of the disciplic succession, carrying forward the legacy of our paramparā with unparalleled enthusiasm and determination.

Your life has been one of complete surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness across the world.

From your early days in ISKCON to this very moment, you have never deviated from your sacred duty. Whether in the bustling temples of India, the growing yātrās of Latin America, or the remote villages of Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, your presence has been an inspiration for devotees everywhere.

Your service to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur is legendary. You have been instrumental in the development of the grand Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, which stands as a beacon of Kṛṣṇa consciousness for future generations. Your visionary leadership and boundless energy have inspired thousands to dedicate their lives to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Despite numerous physical challenges, you continue to serve relentlessly, teaching us all the true meaning of surrender and determination.

One shining example of your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires is your pioneering effort in expanding ISKCON’s presence in Bangladesh. You have established numerous temples and congregational centers there, bringing Lord Caitanya’s mercy to thousands who otherwise may never have had the opportunity to hear about Kṛṣṇa.

Another incredible achievement is your role in initiating the Nāma-haṭṭa program, which has empowered thousands of devotees worldwide to practice and preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness in their own communities, making spiritual life accessible to people from all walks of life.

In times of crisis, you have demonstrated your unwavering faith and leadership, protecting and uplifting ISKCON during its most challenging moments. One such instance was during the turbulent years following Śrīla Prabhupāda’s departure, when uncertainty loomed over ISKCON’s leadership and future. Your steadfast dedication and guidance helped stabilize the movement, ensuring that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions remained at the heart of ISKCON’s mission.

Another powerful example of your intervention was during a period of internal discord in Māyāpur in the 1980s, when leadership struggles and differing visions for the development of ISKCON’s headquarters created tensions among devotees. At a time when unity was essential for the continued growth of Māyāpur as the world center of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism, you acted as a bridge between factions, tirelessly working to mediate disputes and bring harmony among the devotees. Your wisdom, patience, and ability to inspire cooperation helped stabilize the situation, ensuring that Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision of Māyāpur as a global spiritual hub remained intact. Your guidance was instrumental in preserving the sanctity of the holy dhāma and allowing the movement to continue flourishing despite challenges.

Your compassion knows no bounds. You extend your mercy to all, regardless of their background, language, or nationality. Your kīrtanas awaken the deepest love for Kṛṣṇa in the hearts of devotees. Your tireless preaching and guidance have shaped the lives of countless disciples and well-wishers, leading them closer to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. Your presence alone fills the hearts of devotees with enthusiasm, hope, and faith.

Guru Mahārāja, your presence in my personal life is a pillar that holds us firmly on the path of spiritual life. Your blessings upon my daughter Madhusri, my wife, and myself, as well as your kind concern for our continued service in Māyāpur, connect us deeply to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. It is by your mercy that we feel a sense of belonging to this divine land, and for this, we are eternally grateful to you.

On this auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day, I pray for the ability to serve you sincerely and to follow your instructions with unwavering faith. I pray that I may imbibe even a fraction of your dedication, enthusiasm, and love for Kṛṣṇa. May you continue to bless us all with your presence, guidance, and shelter for many more years to come.

Additionally, I offer my heartfelt prayers for your health and well-being. May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva restore your body to full strength so that you may continue serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with the same unparalleled vigor and determination. Your presence is a source of immense inspiration and guidance for all of us, and we fervently pray that you remain with us for many more years, illuminating our spiritual paths with your wisdom and mercy.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for everything you have done and continue to do for the world. Your life is a divine gift to all of us, and I am eternally grateful to be a recipient of your mercy.

Your humble servant and śikṣā disciple,
Vraja Kṛṣṇa dāsa RNS
Wife – Rasapriyā Gopikā dāsī (dīkṣā disciple)
Daughter – Madhusri (aspiring disciple)

Our Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Pañcāṅga praṇāma! Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to all our paramparā ācāryas! Hare Kṛṣṇa!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

I am truly fortunate that, by your mercy, I have been blessed with such a kind and generous spiritual master like you. I am deeply grateful to you for accepting me as your disciple. I know you are always watching over us. Please, never take me away from your sight and your divine lotus feet.

We are incredibly fortunate that Kṛṣṇa has chosen you to be our Guru. I am praying to Lord Kṛṣṇa to always keep you in good health and continue to bless you with a long life.

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude and humble obeisances at your lotus feet, my beloved Guru Mahārāja. May your divine blessings continue to guide me on my spiritual journey.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam...

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva!
Śrīla Gurudeva kī jaya!

Your spiritual daughter,
Vraja-priyā Premāvatī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his undefeated victory flag!

Fortune is all ours, dear Guru Mahārāja, for our lives have been blessed with the opportunity to celebrate the most auspicious event of your Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava!

All glories to you, dear Guru Mahārāja, on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā—76 years of ever-increasing love and mercy for everyone you come in contact with.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, the place where one can worship his iṣṭa-devatā is surely very special. Śrīla Prabhupāda has given the dhāma of his prāṇa-dhana, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, to you—and you have taken incredible efforts to develop and enhance it in such a way that many, many people are attracted to Māyāpur.

Your emphasis on book distribution is so tangible and deeply felt, because you so sincerely fulfill the instruction Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you: 10,000 big books and 1 lakh small books to be distributed each month. Even during times of prolonged sickness, you remained curious and eager to find out the exact details of Vaikuṇṭhapura. It’s so crucial—because your love for Gauḍadeśa parikramās is so deep, that by your mercy we come to know of the hidden pastime places of your beloved Gaurāṅga!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you have always emphasized in your classes how in our movement, even mātājīs are encouraged to preach widely. And you have made sure I have the opportunity to preach as well! By your mercy, I have found my home in our congregation called Kṛṣṇa Bandhu, headed by two exceptionally wonderful devotees—HG Sundara Vāmana Prabhu and HG Ratnāvalī Gopī Mātājī, dear disciples of HH Lokanātha Swami Mahārāja.

It is an online platform with 3000+ youths connected from all over India and internationally. Morning japa sessions, reading and hearing activities, weekly iṣṭāgoṣṭhīs, and college preaching are some of the services we get to perform. We also have many interesting reports we are eager to present to you, Guru Mahārāja. We await the day when we may please you by sharing the different preaching activities we are able to perform by divine mercy.

Oh dear Guru Mahārāja, we pray to:

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and Aṣṭa-sakhīs

  • Girirāja Govardhana

  • Pañca-tattva

  • Nṛsiṁha Deva

…to always keep you in the best of health, so that you may fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions to the full contentment of your heart.

May I always remain desirous of being strong in my bhakti life, and may I always be a good daughter at your lotus feet.

Thank you so much for your causeless mercy and unconditional love.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear prāṇa-dhana.

Your eternally indebted daughter,
Vrajavallabhī Vaiṣṇavī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa Bandhu @ Māyāpur

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dearmost Gurumahārāja,

All glories to your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his undefeated victory flag!

Fortune is all ours, dear Gurumahārāja, for our lives are blessed with the opportunity to celebrate the most auspicious event of your Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava! All glories to you, dearmost Gurumahārāja, on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā—76 years of ever-increasing love and mercy for everyone who comes in contact with you.

Dear Gurumahārāja, the place where one can worship one’s iṣṭa-deva is surely very special. Śrīla Prabhupāda has given the dhāma of his prāṇa-dhana, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, to you, and you have taken incredible efforts to develop and enhance it in such a way that many, many people are drawn to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

Your emphasis on book distribution is such a tangible expression of your loyalty and love for Śrīla Prabhupāda, as you so sincerely strive to fulfill the instruction he gave you—to distribute 10,000 big books and 100,000 small books each month. Even during your recent prolonged illness, you remained eager to receive the exact details about Vaikuṇṭhapura. Your love for Gauḍadeśa parikramās runs so deep that, by your mercy, we are discovering the hidden pastime places of your beloved Gaurāṅga!

Dear Gurumahārāja, you have always emphasized in your classes how in our movement even mātājīs are encouraged to preach widely—and you have made sure I have that opportunity too! By your causeless mercy, I have found my home in our online congregation Kṛṣṇa Bandhu, guided by two exceptionally wonderful devotees—HG Sundar Vāmana Prabhu and HG Ratnāvalī Gopī Mātājī, dear disciples of HH Lokanātha Swami Mahārāja.

Our online platform now connects with over 3,000 youths across India and internationally. We engage in morning japa sessions, reading and hearing groups, weekly iṣṭa-goṣṭhīs, and college preaching. These services are only possible because of your blessings, and we are eager to present many wonderful preaching reports to Your Divine Grace. We await the joyous day we can offer these results to please you.

Oh dear Gurumahārāja, we offer our heartfelt prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava aṣṭa-sakhī, Girirāja Govardhana, Pañca-tattva, and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, to always protect your health and grant you the strength to continue fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions with the full contentment of your heart.

May I always be eager to grow strong in my bhakti-lifeline and become a worthy daughter at your lotus feet.

Thank you, Gurumahārāja, for your causeless mercy and unconditional love.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear prāṇa-dhana.

Your eternally indebted daughter,
Vrajavallabhī Vaiṣṇavī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa Bandhu @ Māyāpur

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All Glories to His Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja!

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

I have no qualification to glorify such a pure soul like you, but just as a small bird tries to fly according to its capacity, I am humbly attempting to express my heartfelt gratitude for my beloved Guru Mahārāja.

In January 2020, I met some devotees for the first time in Gorakhpur, and I was deeply impressed by their association. One day, they were discussing the importance of having a Guru and the process of first initiation. I stood nearby, listening attentively. Some of them were speaking about His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja. At that time, I did not fully understand the significance of having a Guru, so I asked one of the devotees how I could receive my spiritual master. He advised me to sincerely pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda. I kept his words close to my heart and began praying earnestly to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Then, one day, quite unexpectedly, someone informed me that His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja would be visiting our homes through Zoom in just a few minutes. I was overwhelmed and unsure of what to offer him. Many devotees had prepared beautiful offerings, but I had nothing at hand. In my simplicity, I placed a small glass of milk before Guru Mahārāja.

That was the first time I saw Guru Mahārāja, and he saw me. He kindly accepted my offering and bestowed his blessings upon me and my son.

Guru Mahārāja is a great inspiration for fallen souls like me. As Śrīla Prabhupāda has stated, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja is the Victory Flag of ISKCON.

Guru Mahārāja continues to inspire thousands of fallen souls, just as he has mercifully showered his blessings upon me, the most insignificant soul in the world. Despite enduring many physical difficulties and health complications, Guru Mahārāja remains fully dedicated to serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and his divine mission with unwavering devotion.

Oh my merciful spiritual master, kindly pray for me and bless me so that I may become an instrument in your service.

Your humble servant,
Vrajabhakti Mādhavī Devī Dāsī

मेरे प्रिय गुरु महाराज,

आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि  दंडवत प्रणाम,

गुरु महाराज मैं एक तुच्छ

पतित जीव हूं ।मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है फिर भी मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं लेकिन फिर भी मैं गुरु गौरांग  की प्रसन्नता के लिए गुणगान करना चाहूंगी ।गुरु महाराज में तुच्छ पतित जीव थी। जो इस भौतिक संसार के अज्ञान के अंदर भटक रही थी ।मुझे यह नहीं पता था कि जीवन का लक्ष्य क्या है ।मुझे कुछ समझ में नहीं आ रहा था। उस समय गुरु महाराज आपने मुझ पर अपनी  अहैतुकी  करुणा दिखाई। और अपने निष्ठावान भक्तों को मेरे पास भेजो जिन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचाया। मैं बहुत ही भाग्यशाली हूं कि आप मेरे आध्यात्मिक गुरु है क्योंकि आप स्वयं बहुत ही कष्ट सहते हैं और बद्ध जीव का उद्धार करते है।

गुरु महाराज मेरी आपसे यही प्रार्थना है कि आप मुझे हमेशा अपने चरण कमल के आश्रय में रखें और मुझे आपका और आपके निष्ठावान भक्तों का संगऔर सेवा प्रदान करें।
आपकी तुच्छ दासी,

बृज देवी राधा दासी

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.

Dāṇḍavat-praṇāma. Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I sincerely pray to Their Lordships for your good health. It is my great fortune and blessing to have received dīkṣā from you. I eternally thank Lord Kṛṣṇa for His boundless mercy upon this fallen soul by giving me you as my spiritual master.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally indebted to you for your mercy and for leading by example—showing us how to practice devotion even in the most difficult times, without complaint. Your continuous enthusiasm in pursuing śāstric degrees has truly inspired me to follow in your footsteps and strive to fulfill your desire that your disciples also acquire such qualifications.

Your personal care and affection are evident in every interaction. I have observed in your evening classes on YouTube how attentively you listen to every disciple—asking your servant to read out the comments, and personally responding to each one. You are always approachable, addressing our concerns with deep compassion and making yourself accessible through every form of communication. I thank you from the core of my heart for your inspiration in all aspects of devotion.

I sincerely beg your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—at your lotus feet. I am earnestly striving to follow your instructions: chanting sixteen rounds daily, adhering to the four regulative principles, and conducting regular satsanga programs to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Please bless me so that I may always remain steadfast in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve you in fulfilling your promises to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your humble servant,
Vrajendra Kumāra Dāsa

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে।।
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাই-কৃপা প্রদায়িনে।
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগর-গ্রাম তারিণে।।

হে আমার পরমারাধ্য পরম প্রিয়তম জয় ওঁ পরমহংস পরিব্রাজক আচার্য অষ্টোত্তরশত শ্রী শ্রীমৎ জয়পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজ আপনার এই ৭৬তম শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে শ্রীচরণকমলে আমি শতকোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণতি নিবেদন করি।

আজ শ্রীল গুরু মহারাজের শুভ আবির্ভাব তিথিতে, আমি আপনার অশেষ কৃপা ও প্রেমের জন্য গভীর শ্রদ্ধা ও ভক্তি নিবেদন করছি। আপনার জীবনে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের নির্দেশ অক্ষরে অক্ষরে পালনের উজ্জ্বল দৃষ্টান্ত ও শ্রীমদ্ভগবদ্গীতা এবং শ্রীমন্মহাপ্রভুর শিক্ষা ও উপদেশের মাধ্যমে আপনি আমাদের সকলকে আলোকিত করেছেন।

আপনার নির্দেশ ও কৃপায়, আমাদের জীবন আরো সুন্দর ও পূর্ণতা লাভ করেছে। আমরা আপনার শরণে এসে নিজেকে ভাগ্যবান মনে করি। আপনার আর্শীবাদে আমরা একযোগে সেবা করতে এবং শ্রীকৃষ্ণের মহিমা প্রচার করতে সক্ষম হব, এটাই আমাদের একমাত্র লক্ষ্য। হে গুরুদেব, আমার জীবনে আপনার কৃপা বিনা কিছুই সম্ভব নয়,

“শ্রীগুরু চরণে রতি এই সেই উত্তম গতি”

আপনার শ্রীচরণে যেন আমার মতি ও রতি থাকে। আমার মতো তুচ্ছ জীবকেও আপনি অহৈতুকী কৃপাপূর্বক উদ্ধার করার নিমিত্ত সমস্ত দুঃখ কষ্ট সহ্য করে চলেছেন এবং অনবরত প্রচারকার্যে নিযুক্ত রয়েছেন।আমি যেন আপনার আজ্ঞাসমূহ অত্যন্ত নিষ্ঠা সহকারে পালন করতে পারি।

হে শ্রীল গুরু মহারাজ, আপনার মহিমা অপার এবং অসীম দয়া আমার জীবনে চিরকাল প্রেরণা হবে। আপনার প্রতি ভক্তিপূর্ণ শ্রদ্ধা ও ভালোবাসা চিরকাল অটুট থাকবে। আমরা আপনার কৃপায় সর্বদা শ্রী কৃষ্ণের সেবা ও শিক্ষা প্রচার করার চেষ্টা করব।

হে গুরুদেব, আপনার এই শুভ আবির্ভাব ব্যাসপূজা তিথিতে আপনার শ্রীচরণ কমলে এই মায়ামুগ্ধ বদ্ধজীবকৃত অপরাধসমূহ আপনার কিঙ্কর জেনে নিজগুণে ক্ষমা করবেন এবং কৃপাশীর্বাদ করবেন যেন জন্মে জন্মে আপনার দাসত্ব করতে পারি।

ইতি –

আপনার অযোগ্য শিষ্য

ব্রজেন্দ্র নন্দন শচীসূত দাস

সংকীর্তন বিভাগ,

ইসকন, মায়াপুর।

Om anjana timirandasya jnananjana salakaya

cakshur unmilitam yena tasmai sri Gurave namah!

 

Nama Om vishnu padaya krsna prastaya bhutale

Srimate Jayapataka Swamin iti namine

Namo acarya padaya Nittaya Krpa pradayine

Gaura kata Dhama daya nagara grama tarine

 

Nama Om vishnu padaya krsna prastaya bhutale

Srimate Bhaktivedanta  Swamin iti namine

Namaste Saraswati deve Gaura vani Pracarine

Nirvisesa sunyawadi paschatya desa tarine

 

Dearmost Gurumaharaj,

 

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

I offer my respects to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, by whose mercy I have become your disciple and suddenly taken to the writing glorification of your divine self, although I am a fool.

 

Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is known as Gaurasundara. I also offer my respectful obeisances unto Nityananda Prabhu, who is always very joyful and whose mercy is unlimited!!!.

 

Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Advaita Acarya, who is very merciful, and to that great personality Gadadhara Paṇḍita, the learned scholar.

 

Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Srivasa Ṭhakura and all the other devotees of the Lord. I fall down to offer them respect. I worship their lotus feet.

 

By remembering the lotus feet of the Panca-tattva, a dumb man can become a poet, a lame man can cross mountains, and a blind man can see the stars in the sky.

 

Let me offer my obeisances to our dear ISKCON Founder acarya again. Let me offer my obeisances to each one in the ISKCON guru vrinda which includes the future gurus.  And let me offer my obeisances to all your disciples irrespective of junior, senior, male or female.

 

If a person offers obeisances to you, even due to accepting you only as an ordinary sannyasi, his material distresses will diminish, and he will ultimately get liberation.

 

By cultivating philosophical knowledge one can understand his spiritual position and thus be liberated, and by performing sacrifices and pious activities one can achieve sense gratification in a higher planetary system, but the devotional service of the Lord is so rare that even by executing hundreds and thousands of such sacrifices one cannot obtain it, but you are simply performing the devotional service  also teaching us and you always engage us into such direct devotional service! This is quite amazing!!

 

If a devotee wants liberation or material sense gratification from the Lord, Kṛṣṇa immediately delivers it, but pure devotional service He keeps hidden. However, you openly perform the pure unalloyed loving devotional service which is visible to even our materialistic eyes by your divine mercy, and also you give us the mercy, potency to perform, and sukriti to follow you. This is quite astonishing!!

 

Lord Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu has freely given  love of Kṛṣṇa everywhere and anywhere, even to the most fallen, such as Jagai and Madhai. You are perfectly representing Lord Caitanya in this regard and distribute freely  all time the very same love of Gauranga to one and all. You,  as the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is fully independent and inconceivable. Therefore, although it is the most confidentially stored benediction, You  can distribute love of Gauranga to anyone and everyone without consideration.

 

Whether  offensive or inoffensive, anyone who chants the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra for long time and still not experiencing the bliss, you engage him in chanting Sri-kṛishna-caitanya prabho-Nityananda and he is immediately overwhelmed with ecstasy, and tears fill his eyes.

 

Simply by talking of you one awakens his love for Gauranga. Thus all his bodily limbs are agitated by ecstasy, and tears flow from his eyes like the waters of the Ganges. On this most auspiscious day of  your vyasa puja it is evidently seen and experienced by all your dear disciples.

 

The whole world is waiting to read Your Lord Caitanya Book! By reading this book anyone  can understand all the glories of Sri  Caitanya Mahaprabhu. As Vyasadeva has compiled all the pastimes of Lord Kṛishna in Srimad Bhagavatam, You have compiled the pastimes of Lord Caitanya consolidating all the exalted Vaishnava thakur's writings about Lord  Gaura Hari. Hearing this book annihilates all misfortune. By reading Lord Caitanya book  one can understand all the glories and truths of Lord Caitanya and Nityananda and come to the ultimate conclusion of devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa. In this book you have reflected the same conclusion and essence of devotional service by quoting the authoritative statements of  Srimad Bhagavatam as quoted by previous acaryas. If even a great atheist hears this Lord Caitanya book, he immediately will become  a great devotee. The subject matter of this book is so sublime that it appears that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has personally spoken through the writings of different authors who in turn spoke through your lotus mouth. I offer millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of all these authors and you the consolidated compiler of all such wonderful narrations.  No one else could write such a wonderful book for the deliverance of all fallen souls. This I mention here before the book is released because I heard this as you were working on it and sometimes you very kindly and mercifully engaged me as  part of this transcendental service.

 

It has become a  well-known fact by your causeless mercy that, Simply chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra without offenses vanquishes all sinful activities. And pure devotional service, which is the cause of love of Godhead, becomes manifest. There are offenses to be considered while chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. Therefore, simply by chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa one does not become ecstatic. But You by making him chant the panca tattva maha mantra make him feel the ecstacy of chanting the Holi name.

 

But Oh, my beloved master, my heart does not change, tears do not flow from my eyes, my body does not shiver, and my bodily hairs do not stand on end as I chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa maha-mantra, which means it should be understood that my heart is as hard as iron. And this must be due to my offenses at the lotus feet of the Lord’s holy name. Although as a result of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead, this does not become  applicable to me. Though the holy name of Kṛishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches, I am so unfortunate that repeatedly by committing offenses whether knowingly or unknowingly I lose all such transcendence again and again! I chant the exalted holy name of the Lord again and again and yet my  love for the Supreme Lord does not develop and tears do not appear in my eyes, This  is the evidence that because of my offenses in chanting, the seed of the holy name of Kṛishna does not sprout. As the devotional services increase so should one's bliss and potency to perform more devotional service. However, in my case only the offenses are increasing. It is due my iron heart that doesn't melt at your transcendentally amazing wonderful spotless character and exalted qualities.

 

So, On this most auspiscious day of my eternal existence, I fall at the lotus feet of all Vaishnava spiritual masters starting from Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu who are the supreme spiritual masters and till the last disciple of your divine self inclusive and beg forgiveness for my unlimited offenses that I have committed. Also I pray that may my offensive mentality be totally terminated at once and let me be established in pure unalloyed loving devotional service without any tinge of attachment to anything material gross or subtle. May my existence be known only by such dedicated love and services unto your divine lotus feet Guru Maharaj and not by any other means.

 

Vanca kalpatarubyas ca Krupa  sindhubya eve ca

patitanam pavanebyo vaishnavebyo namon amah.

 

Dearmost Guru Maharaj, I desire to be in your service eternally without cessation and I seek your blessings and mercy for this. Kindly keep me engaged in your service so that I would remain eternally your friend and servant.

 

Your eternal servant and aspiring friend

Vrajeshwar Gaura Das

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Divine Grace!

Dear spiritual father, today is the most auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā—the day I wait to celebrate each year, as the preparations and services for this day make me more conscious of you.

First of all, I would like to thank you for accepting me as your spiritual daughter. I received initiation from you at Śrīdhāma Māyāpur on 29th December 2024.

Last year, I prayed to you and Śrīla Prabhupāda that I may receive initiation from you as soon as possible—and you both accepted my prayer. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for that also.

Despite all major health issues, Guru Mahārāja, you are tirelessly serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and showing us—by your own example—how a disciple should be. You touch the hearts of thousands simply through your compassion and love. Every health crisis becomes an opportunity for you to reach out to doctors, nurses, and health staff immersed in ignorance, and somehow connect them to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa.

Guru Mahārāja, you are always my savior. Whenever I feel darkness in life, you guide me—through a dream, your class, or some devotee—and save me from falling. Whatever I pray to you or to your laminated photo, you always reciprocate, which helps me realize that there is no difference between you and your lamination. Your reciprocation, love, and care help me take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness more seriously.

As long as I live, I wish to be a useful instrument in your mission. I need your blessings to be sincere in my sādhana, preaching services, and to develop pure love for Kṛṣṇa. I seek your blessings for an eternal bond of loving relationship with you, and that I may always remain attached to your lotus feet.

On this auspicious occasion, I offer my sincere prayers to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Lord Śrī Narasiṁhadeva—that They bestow upon you a long life and good health so that you may continue to save countless souls and fulfill all your divine desires.

I also humbly place a request at your lotus feet:
If it is the wish of Your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Lord Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, then please allow me to live in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur and give me the opportunity to serve at your lotus feet, and to Their Lordships.

Begging for your mercy on this auspicious day.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Yamunā Yaśasvinī Devī Dāsī
ISKCON Ghāziābād Temple – IGF, India

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your most auspicious 76th Appearance Day!

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, you have dedicated your life to delivering conditioned souls like me. Every breath of yours is in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and you have proven to the world that nothing can ever stop you from your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your example inspires everyone to faithfully serve Lord Caitanya. Your compassion, mercy, and love know no limits. Thank you for giving me the greatest fortune to call you my spiritual master. The best day of my life was 1 February 2024, when I received your picture by your causeless mercy, and then got your shelter on 18 June on Bhīma Ekādaśī. You are an ocean of mercy, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja—you have been so merciful to your most unworthy child.

For New Year, I was very fortunate by your mercy to be in Śrī Dhāma Māyāpur, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, to be under your shelter, but unfortunately, because of certain reasons, I couldn’t attend your live Caitanya-līlā classes. Realizing the purport wherein it is said in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, tatrāpi durlabhaṁ manye vaikuṇṭha-priya-darśanam, that though this human form of life is rarely attained, even rarer is to gain the association of pure devotees, who are dear to the Lord of Vaikuṇṭha. My dear spiritual father, though I am not eligible in any way for your darśana, as you are very dear to Lord Śrī Nitāi-Gaura, I still pray—because you are karuṇāmayī, the abode of causeless mercy—you would be merciful upon your servant and undeserving child and grant me the fortune of beholding your lotus feet soon. 

As a NEET (pre-medical exam) aspirant, studying has been a service I am grateful to be able to offer unto you, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja. Being able to hear your vāṇī, despite the schedule, keeps me going and alive in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Just as it is elsewhere enjoined in the scriptures, tad viddhi praṇipātena paripraśnena sevayā (BG 4.34)—how sincerely hearing from the spiritual master, a disciple is nourished in his Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Though I am not able to hear from you regularly, I pray at your lotus feet that I can also gradually realize the purport to nityaṁ bhāgavata-sevayā—that is, to regularly be able to hear from you. For only then, by your mercy, will I know Kṛṣṇa consciousness as it is, my dear spiritual master.

Please bless me that I may be able to hold your lotus feet within my heart and please you by sincere service.

I sincerely pray with all my heart to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health, long life, and unstoppable services to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your insignificant servant,
Yashaswi Gautam
Jharkhand, India
Krishna Bandhu Congregation

हरे कृष्ण दण्डवत प्रणाम गुरु महाराज कृपया करके मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें 

पतित पावन श्रील गुरु महाराज की

गुरु महाराज मैं एक तुच्छ पतित जीव हूं मेरी कोई योग्यता नहीं है कि मैं आपका गुणगान कर सकूं, आपमें अन्नत गुण हैं। आप करुणा में और दयालु है। आप इतने कष्ट सहकर भी हम जैसे पतित जीवन को भौतिक संसार के अंधकार से बाहर निकल रहे हैं। 

जो इस भौतिक संसार के अज्ञान के अंधकार में भटक  लेकिन गुरु महाराज आपकी अहेतुकी कृपा से आपने अपने निष्ठावान शिष्यों को मेरे पास भेजा जिन्होंने मुझे आपके चरण कमल तक पहुंचा और आपने मुझ पर अपनी अहेतुकी कृपा दिखलाई और अपने चरण कमल का आश्रय प्रदान किया। मुझे भगवान के भक्तिमय सेवा के माध्यम से एक दिव्य आनंदमय जीवन प्रदान किया। वास्तव में मैं इसके लिए योग्य नहीं थी। 

आपके दासों का दास
Aruṇalocana Śacīsuta Dāsa

Malaysia

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī!

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and our glorious guru-paramparā!

This year marks your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, and we—the devotees—are extremely fortunate and proud. In a world plagued by danger, uncertainty, erosion of values, and loss of the very things we often take for granted, you continue to guide, preach, and celebrate the teachings and instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, illuminating the path for all people around the world.

By Your Divine Grace, I am learning to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra with a humbler heart and to accept service opportunities through your dear disciples. I feel it is only by your mercy that the path to Goloka Vṛndāvana has been made accessible to a fallen soul like me—through my God-relatives. Because of you, Guru Mahārāja, I am finding the way back to Godhead.

Respected Gurudeva, Śrīla Ācāryapāda,

Please always keep me engaged in the service of your lotus feet, and grant me the heart to sincerely serve your servants—your dear disciples and followers.

Please kindly forgive me for all my past, present, and future offenses, which I commit out of ignorance, weakness, and foolishness.

With deep regret and yet boundless hope in your compassion, I fall at your lotus feet.

Your fool, ungrateful, and fallen daughter,
Ekaniṣṭhā Vasudhā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to this most auspicious occasion of your appearance day!

This year, I have written a small offering in the form of a poem—
A humble expression of my gratitude and love for you, my dear Gurudeva.
I pray that you find joy in these words,
As they come from the depths of my heart.


Oh My Dear Spiritual Master, You Are the Light of My Soul

Oh, my dear Gurudeva,
You are the light of my soul,
Leading me from darkness to brightness,
With your wisdom and compassion,
Dispelling ignorance.

Oh, my dear Divine Guru,
You are my ray of sunshine,
Guiding me across the ocean of material existence.
With your dedication and selflessness,
You uplift each soul.

Oh, my dear Father,
You are the shining star,
Illuminating the spiritual path.
With your mercy and love,
You reflect the divine truth.

Oh, my dear Spiritual Master,
You are the sunlight,
Quenching my transcendental thirst for knowledge.
With your instructions and teachings,
You awaken self-realization.

Oh, my dear Guru Mahārāja,
You are the lighthouse,
Radiating blessings and inspiration.
With your unwavering faith and service to the Lord,
You embody humility and simplicity.

Oh, my dear Spiritual Teacher,
You are the brightest moonlight,
Guiding my journey home—back to Godhead.
With your kindness and care,
You fulfill my life.

Indeed, you are the light of my soul.
Oh Gurudeva, despite sickness and hardships,
You remain a strong boat,
Sailing across the ocean of obstacles,
Spreading Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s message
And fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mood and mission.
You are a true example of the Lord’s victory flag.

I bow down at your lotus feet,
Begging for your mercy to accompany your daughter
On this spiritual journey back to Godhead.
Forever grateful to you, Father, I miss you dearly.
I pray to the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva
To always protect you, Gurudeva!

Here’s to another beautiful and blissful year of your Vyāsa-pūjā,
With endless love,

Your servants,
Jaya Līlāraṇī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Kamalamālinī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Śrīdevī Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Muralī Vadhana Govinda Dāsa (dīkṣā)
ISKCON Māyāpur Bāru, Teluk Intan, Malaysia

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON. All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Ācāryapāda. Please accept my humble obeisances and daṇḍavat praṇāms unto our Guru Mahārāja’s lotus feet.

On the occasion of the 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava of our beloved Guru Mahārāja, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes:
"All glories to your auspicious appearance day."

At ISKCON Springhill, Port Dickson, which was newly established under the guidance of His Holiness Mukunda Mahārāja, my sevā is mainly focused on developing spiritual awareness among the community and spreading the glories of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra by conducting inspiring activities such as retreats and spiritual camps.

As a newly initiated servant, initiated in October 2024 at Jagannātha Mandir, Kuala Lumpur, I also render service in cooking. Being at the very beginning of my spiritual sevā, I am learning and relishing each step taken in this journey of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Inspired by my mother's initiation, Her Grace Kamalā-priyā Devī Dāsī, who is also a disciple of Guru Mahārāja and was initiated sometime in the early 1990s at ISKCON Bahau, Kṛṣṇa has conquered my soul, culminating in my own initiation last year. It was a wonderful moment to meet Guru Mahārāja at the international conference in Johor Bahru, where Guru Mahārāja spoke the holy name of Hari several times.

On this most auspicious appearance day of Guru Mahārāja, I offer my humble obeisances and fervently pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Gaura-Nitāi, and Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa to bless Mahārāja with a long life, so we may continue to hear the holy chanting, classes, and inspiring instructions from our Guru Mahārāja.

Your servant,
Kausalyā Vimalā Devī Dāsī
ISKCON Springhill, Port Dickson, Malaysia

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa. Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All glories to your most auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebrations. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

This year, I am dedicating my homage to your special quality of genuine, inherent devotee care—amongst all your other divine qualities. 2024 has been a year that taught me many lessons, especially to have gratitude for the invaluable, eternal gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness in our lives. It is because of your endless compassion that I am able to express this today.

You saved my mother’s life when she was in an unstable and critical condition in the hospital. The doctors were unable to provide any assurance and told me to pray for my mother’s health. The Supreme Lord, in His boundless kindness, grants the wishes of His pure devotees. It is due to your prayers that Lord Narasiṁhadeva bestowed upon her a second life, allowing her to continue serving Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. I was by myself at the hospital having to make decisions, and it was a lot of pressure on me with everything that was going on—but your divine prayers were my only hope.

Witnessing the sufferings and passing of others in the ICU was heart-wrenching, and the memories remain vivid in my mind. I made my best endeavours to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra for the patients in the ICU and read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam aloud so that everyone could benefit, as I was doing it for my mother. This phase of life taught me to be very appreciative of every precious moment and to utilise it for Kṛṣṇa. I feel so much more gratitude toward Śrīla Prabhupāda for giving the permanent solution to end the cycle of repeated birth and death and go back to Kṛṣṇa—to always be compassionate and give Kṛṣṇa consciousness to others.

At KLIA last year, you asked me, “How many books?” I felt very embarrassed not being able to meet the target for Bhadra Pūrnima 2024. I am very grateful to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja because I understand that Śrīla Guru Mahārāja wants me to remain steadfast in my devotional service, to distribute Kṛṣṇa literatures profusely and with great enthusiasm.

I am your unworthy and useless disciple, offering our 2024 book scores for the pleasure of Lord Caitanya, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Śrīla Guru Mahārāja:

  • 2 sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

  • 2 sets of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta

  • 180 Mahā Big Books

  • 58 Big Books

  • 205 Medium Books

  • 214 Small Books

Total transcendental literatures distributed: 711

My dearmost spiritual father, thank you very much for keeping us engaged in distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and in cultivating new devotees. Without Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, we have no purpose in life, so we seek your blessings to always be enthusiastic and determined in any situation—regardless of obstacles—to always remain engaged in book distribution services.

Thank you for centering our lives around fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and keeping us focused. With everything that Śrīla Guru Mahārāja is giving us—unlimited mercy, transcendental association and instructions, tender loving care, and compassion—I can never, ever repay your debt.

We love you very much, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, and my humble prayers to Lord Narasiṁhadeva are for your health and longevity, so that all living entities may be eternally benefitted—having their lives transformed to chant the holy names of Lord Kṛṣṇa and engage in devotional service by the transcendental association of a pure devotee!

Your spiritual daughter,
Mālinī Prīti devī dāsī
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your lotus feet.

We are very grateful for the constant shower of Guru Mahārāja’s mercy, which alleviates us from the strong influences of Māyā and always attends to our spiritual needs, regardless of whatever situation Guru Mahārāja is in. This year has truly been a remarkable demonstration of your love for the well-being of your disciples. We are always indebted to you and feel most fortunate that you have accepted us as your disciples, even though we are unworthy of your mercy.

We bow down unlimitedly at your lotus feet for this rare opportunity to transcend this material world.

Yours in the service of Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva,

Rohiṇī Nandan Dāsa (dīkṣā disciple)
Mathuraiśā Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā disciple)
Mohanamohinī Raikīśorī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā disciple)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances.
Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

This year is yet another fortunate year that we are able to celebrate your blissful Vyāsa-pūjā celebration here at Śrī Māyāpur Baru, ISKCON Teluk Intan.

We are unable to outline your glories in this short message, yet we feel gratefully debtful for your mercy upon us all. We promise to continue our practice in Kṛṣṇa consciousness in a way that pleases Guru and Gaurāṅga.

We will make our best efforts in carrying out your instructions, especially in spreading Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings to every town and village. You are indeed our source of eternal inspiration, being Śrīla Prabhupāda’s—and our very own—victory flag.

So again, on this fortunate year, kindly bless us all to fulfill our sādhana and progress in devotional life.

Dear Gurudeva,
You inspired us then, you still do, and you will forever inspire us!

We wish you an auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā celebration. We love you, Guru Mahārāja.

Your servant,
Śrīdevī Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī
On behalf of Śrī Māyāpur Baru, ISKCON Teluk Intan devotees, Malaysia 2025

Nepal

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Gurumahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

Thank you for inspiring me in everyday devotional service. I constantly seek your mercy and pray for your eternal shelter.

I have heard that if we are truly fortunate, we may witness a Vaiṣṇava living and breathing the teachings of the ācāryas. You, dear Gurumahārāja, are that exalted devotee. Your life is Kṛṣṇa's message—revealing how a pure devotee behaves at every moment, not merely when convenient.

It is difficult for ordinary people to bear even small cuts and discomforts, yet you are enduring intense physical suffering—not for your own karma, but for the upliftment of countless fallen strangers. Your mere darśana is the sāra of the Bhāgavatam—Kṛṣṇa acting through His intimate devotee for a herculean mission.

Gurumahārāja, your presence alone inspires the pursuit of pure devotion.

gaṅgāra paraśa hoile paścate pāvan
darśane pavitra koro—ei tomāra guṇa

Still, this ungrateful soul cannot shed tears for Kṛṣṇa. My heart is like stone. No offering of gratitude could ever be enough. You know how unworthy we are, yet you never care for qualifications. You came to make the impossible easy. As you often say, “Just chant Gaurāṅga-Nityānanda.” You have brought Nityānanda Prabhu’s mercy free of cost, and made it accessible even to those furthest away.

The internet was once considered a curse of Kali-yuga—but through your vānī, it has become a vessel for Gaurāṅga’s mercy.

Thank you for your daily class. It is an anchor for daily hearing and association. Hearing from a pure devotee is our only hope. Even your general instructions in class feel profoundly personal. Only Kṛṣṇa and His true representative can touch everyone’s heart all at once.

Everything that inspires is a blessing from you. I pray that I may always fear losing your association. You are my only hope.

Thank you, dear Gurumahārāja. Thank you for your appearance in this world. It pains the heart to even imagine the suffering you bear—for me and for all others. I beg to remain eternally at your lotus feet, O Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura, Nityānanda’s most special servant.

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Your insignificant servant,
Navakiśorī Tuṅgavidyā Devī Dāsī
Bhaktapur, Nepal

nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhu-tale

srimate bhaktivedanta-svamin iti namine

His Divine Grace

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Born - name/ country 

Abhay Charan De

1 September 1896

Calcutta, Bengal

Nationality - Indian

Parents name 

Gour Mohan De (father)

Rajani De (mother)

Denomination

Gaudiya Vaishnavism

Initiation

Diksha: 1933 (by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)

Sannyasa: 1959 (by Bhakti Prajnan Keshava)

Guru

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur

Lineage

from Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Known for

the Hare Krishna movemen

 

Education collage name 

Scottish Churches College, University of Calcutta

After diksha Notable work(s)

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (trans. and comm.)

Caitanya-caritāmṛta (trans. and comm.)

Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is (trans. and comm.)

Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead

Teachings of Lord Caitanya

The Nectar of Devotion

Īśopaniṣad (trans. and comm.)

Died

14 November 1977 (aged 81)

Vrindavan, India

Resting place

Srila Prabhupada's Samadhi Mandir, ISKCON Vrindavan

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

Transcendental Full Form of JAYAPĀTAKĀ:

J – Jagat-Pavitra (Purifier of the world)
His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja has dedicated his life to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness worldwide, purifying countless souls.

A – Anukampā (Compassionate)
His deep compassion for devotees and conditioned souls reflects the mood of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, always striving to uplift and engage them in devotional service. 

Y – Yuktivān (Expert in Strategy & Preaching)
Just as Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted, Mahārāja expertly spreads bhakti-yoga, establishing temples and programs with intelligent planning and divine vision.

A – Ācārya-niṣṭhā (Firm in Guru’s Service)
He remains fully surrendered to the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, carrying forward his mission with unwavering dedication. 

P – Parākrama (Fearless and Determined)
Despite major health challenges, Mahārāja continues his preaching mission with unbreakable determination, never stopping his service to Lord Caitanya

A – Ānanda-vardhana (Source of Joy for Devotees)
His presence and association bring great joy to devotees, just as Kṛṣṇa consciousness naturally bestows bliss upon all sincere seekers.

T – Tattva-darśī (Realized in Transcendental Knowledge)
His deep scriptural understanding and realizations inspire devotees globally, making him a living example of bhakti and Vaiṣṇava wisdom. 

A – Ātma-nivedana (Fully Surrendered to Kṛṣṇa’s Mission)
Mahārāja has surrendered his body, mind, and life force for the service of Lord Caitanya, tirelessly preaching and engaging others in Kṛṣṇa’s service. 

K – Kīrtana-pravīṇa (Expert in Saṅkīrtana Movement)
From harināma-saṅkīrtana to book distribution, he embodies the essence of Śrī Caitanya’s Saṅkīrtana Movement, inspiring millions to chant the Holy Name

A – Amṛta-vāṇī (Nectar-like Instructions)
His lectures, guidance, and teachings are filled with the nectar of bhakti, inspiring devotees to progress on the path of pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thus, JAYAPĀTAKĀ represents his divine qualities as a Vaiṣṇava Ācārya and a flag of victory in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, spreading the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement worldwide.

Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja – The Flag of Victory

(A Poem)

O ocean of mercy, fearless and bold,
A warrior of bhakti, with a heart of gold.
Carrying Prabhupāda’s mission so high,
Spreading Lord Caitanya’s holy cry.

Across the lands, across the seas,
You plant devotion like sacred trees.
With kīrtana’s thunder and wisdom’s light,
You guide lost souls to Kṛṣṇa’s sight.

Your compassion melts the hardest heart,
Lifting fallen souls, giving them a start.
Through struggles, storms, and countless tests,
You march ahead, never taking rest.

Bound by love, yet free from fear,
Serving the Lord year after year.
Your words, like nectar, always inspire,
Igniting bhakti’s eternal fire.

O fearless ācārya, steadfast and true,
A beacon of light for me and you.
May we serve and follow your holy way,
And spread Kṛṣṇa’s name, night and day.

Jaya Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja! Victory Divine!
May your glories forever shine!

Your most fallen and insignificant disciple,
Rāmai Gaur Jīvana dāsa

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

On this auspicious day of Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly offer my heartfelt gratitude and devotion at your lotus feet. Your compassion, wisdom, and guidance have been a beacon of light on my spiritual journey.

You have taught me the essence of true devotion and the path of bhakti. Your tireless service to spread the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and our disciplic succession is an inspiration to all of us. Your life is a testament to unwavering faith, dedication, and selfless service to the Supreme Lord.

I am eternally grateful for your mercy and blessings, which have given me the strength to face life’s challenges with courage and faith. Your loving care and personal instructions have uplifted my spirit and enriched my understanding of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

On this sacred day, I pray to always remain under your shelter and to continue serving you with sincerity and devotion. May I always follow your instructions and strive to become a worthy disciple.

Thank you for illuminating my path with the divine knowledge and grace of kṛṣṇa-bhakti. I am deeply honored to have you as my spiritual master.

Your eternal servant and son,
Revatikānta Balarāma Dāsa
Nepal

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to You.

Kindly accept my small offering unto Your lotus feet on Your Vyāsa-pūjā day.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, a master so kind,
Just by your glance, you uplift every mind.
Carrying Gaurāṅga’s love on every shore,
You open the gates to the spiritual core.

O spiritual master, so bold and pure,
You follow Prabhupāda's footsteps with utmost care.
Guided by his mission so steady,
You distribute Caitanya's mercy to each one indiscriminately.

From temples to hearts, your compassion flows,
The seeds of devotion in countless souls you sow.
With Gaurāṅga’s grace and your personal guidance,
You lead us to the eternal embrace.

Your words inspire, your actions teach,
Through your spirit to preach, in our hearts you reach.
Through challenges faced, your faith remains,
In Prabhupāda's service, your heart sustains.

Dear Gurudeva, I bow down unto you,
For your blessings ever true.
In your instructions, may we always stay,
Serving Vaiṣṇavas, day by day.

Your spiritual daughter,
Sadanandinī Yoginī Devī Dāsī
(Dīkṣā Disciple)
Nepal

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto Your Holiness!
Wishing you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, dearest Gurudeva.

Last year, 2024 Vyāsa-pūjā, I offered to you—and this year in 2025, just one year later—but your love and blessings upon me and my family have meant so, so, so much, Guru Mahārāja.

I was at Vyāsa-pūjā 2024 in Māyāpur, but could not take your darśana. I was thinking, “I came after five years to meet you in Māyāpur but couldn’t meet.” My heart was broken. But out of your causeless mercy, somehow, it reached to you. Kṛṣṇa’s planning. I could meet you again and again in Māyāpur, and 2024 became the year of our meeting. Twice I came to Māyāpur-dhāma in 2024 with my family and could take your blessings, Guru Mahārāja. My daughter also received your blessings. So much of love—and only love—was showered upon us. Thank you so much, Gurudeva.

I have been telling you that we are trying to expand our preaching, but I didn’t know you had so much desire and blessings for us—that in one year we could open two centres here in the eastern parts of Nepal. Our preaching activities and all the reports I have been sharing with you—and your blessed replies to my emails, Guru Mahārāja—mean so much to me. All by your blessings we could do so much. I have shared pictures in email also—you must have seen, Guru Mahārāja.

We are helping devotees—devotee care—which we see and learn from you. How much you care for all. This year in 2024, my husband and I together distributed nine sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Many more other books too. Our centre is flourishing. Kindly, please keep our centre and us in your prayers so it flourishes more and more.

All for your pleasure, Guru Mahārāja, and for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s preaching movement ki jaya!

So much love and care, and so much purification and learning in this process—it makes my heart filled with only love. Thank you so much, Gurudeva, for giving this service.

On this auspicious day, Gurudeva, I seek your blessings: that the kind of love and attachment you have for Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya may also develop in me, and that I may always please you with my services.

We are shifting to Māyāpur for my little daughter’s education, and we want your blessings to stay in the dhāma for our family.

Please forgive me for any offenses I have made, knowingly or unknowingly. Kindly always keep me in your shelter and never, ever forsake me.

Your servant,
Surabhi Nitāi Sevikā Devī Dāsī
Nepal

Singapore

জয় শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ

জয় গুরু মহারাজ

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনিতি নামিনে
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে।
গৌরকথা ধামদায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে॥

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে ভক্তিবেদান্ত স্বামীনিতি নামিনে
নমস্তে সারস্বতে দেবে গৌরবাণী প্রচারিনে
নির্বিশেষ শূন্যবাদী পাশ্চাত্য দেশ তারিণে।।

হে পতিতপাবন গুরু মহারাজ

আপনার ৭৬ তম ব্যাসপূজা মহোৎসব জয়যুক্ত হোক।

আপনার জয় হোক!

হরে কৃষ্ণ গুরুমহারাজ, আপনার চরণ কমলে আমার অনন্ত কোটি স্বশ্রদ্ধ প্রণতি জ্ঞাপন করি।এবং আপনার চরন কমলে স্থিত ধূলিকনাকে-ও সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণতি জ্ঞাপন করছি 

আপনাকে ধন্যবাদ জানানোর কোন ভাষা আমার জানা নেই।আপনার মহিমা বর্ণনের কোন শব্দজ্ঞানও আমার নেই এবং উপযুক্ত ভাষার ব্যবহার-ও আমি জানিনা।।আপনার কৃপাতেই কেবল আপনার মহিমা বর্ণনের এই দুঃসাধ্যকার্য করার প্রয়াস করছি। 

হে বাঞ্ছা কল্পতরু,  

কল্পবৃক্ষ যেমন কোন ব্যক্তি বিভেদ না করে সকলের মনোবাঞ্ছাপূরণ করে ঠিক তেমনি আপনিও কারো মধ্যে পার্থক্য বিচার না করে সকলের মনোবাসনা পূরণ করেন। 

হে পরম পূজনীয়,পরম আরাধ্য গুরু মহারাজ,

আপনি এতই করুণাময় যে আপনি কখনোই কাউকে প্রত্যাখ্যান করেন না। তার প্রত্যক্ষ উদাহরণ আমি নিজেই। 

হে পতিত পাবন গুরু মহারাজ, 

বরিষ্ঠ ভক্তদের শ্রী মুখ থেকে আপনার গুন মহিমা শ্রবন করে আমি অনুভব করি আপনি যদি আমাকে অন্ধকার থেকে তুলে এনে আলোর পথে না নিয়ে আসতেন, গুরু পরম্পরা ধারায় শ্রীকৃষ্ণের সাথে যুক্ত না করতেন, তাহলে আমি কোথায় থাকতাম। 

হে প্রাণনাথ,পরম পূজনীয় গুরুদেব, 

আমি এতই অধম আমার কোনই যোগ্যতা নেই আপনার সেবা করার। আপনি এতই কৃপাময় যে আমার মত একজন অযোগ্য হীন ব্যক্তি কে গুরু পরম্পরা এবং ভগবানের প্রেমময়ীসেবায় নিযুক্ত রেখেছেন, যা সব সময় কৃষ্ণভাবনাময় হতে আমাকে সাহায্য করে। 

হে গুরুদেব

আমি জীবনের এমন একটি অবস্থাতে আছি যেখানে এক একটি সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া খুব কঠিন।কোনো একটি সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া মানে হচ্ছে সেটি সারাজীবনের জন্য ভালো অথবা খারাপ।আমি সত্যি কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ় হয়ে পড়ছি।আমি বুঝতে পারছি না যে আমার কি করা উচিত বা কি করা না।আমি জানি আপনার আশীর্বাদ সবসময় আমার মস্তকে থাকে।তবু আমি অনুরোধ করছি।আপনি আমাকে সাহায্য করুন,গুরুদেব যেনো আমি কোনোসিদ্ধান্ত নিতে ভুল না করি।

হে বার্ষভানবী-মুরারী প্রিয়,  

আপনি এতটাই দয়ালু পিতা যে আমার মতো রাস্তার অবহেলিত কুকুর কে নিজের শিষ্য হিসেবে আপনার শ্রীচরণে আশ্রয় দিয়েছেন।জড় জাগতিক ক্লেশগুলি তুচ্ছ বাহানা মাত্র।আমি এতটাই অযোগ্য আপনার চাওয়া অনুযায়ী কিছু করিনা।সবসময় এটাই ভুল করতে থাকি যে নিজের চাওয়া গুলিই আপনার উপর চাপিয়ে দেই,যেখানে জীবনের প্রতি মুহূর্তে আপনার আদেশগুলি পালন করাই আমার জীবনের লক্ষ্য হওয়া উচিত।এইসব কিছু জেনেও আপনি আমাকে দীক্ষাপ্রদান করেছেন।তা-ও কোনো কঠোর পরীক্ষা ছাড়া।আপনি হচ্ছেন দয়ার শিরোমণি।সেজন্যেই আমার মতো পতিত কে আপনার চরণকমলে ঠাঁই দিয়েছেন।আপনার আশীর্বাদ স্বরুপ মহাপ্রভুর প্রতি প্রেমময়ী সম্পর্ক অনুভব করার মতো সৌভাগ্যপ্রদান করেছেন।

হে পরম পিতা, 

আপনি শুধু আমার জন্য সবকিছু করেই যাচ্ছেন।মাঝে মাঝে মনে হয় আপনি এমনভাবে ইচ্ছাগুলি পূরণ করেন যেমন আমার পছন্দের কোনো পুষ্প এনে দেওয়ার জন্য আপনি ঠিক-ই গলা পর্যন্ত জলে নেমে নিয়ে আসবেন কিন্তু আমি ডাঙ্গায়থেকে শুধু হাত টাও আপনার দিকে বাড়িয়ে দেইনা।যেমনএখন আমি আপনার আদেশগুলি ঠিকমতো পালন না করে সময়গুলি নষ্ট করছি।আপনি আমাকে আশীর্বাদ করুন যেন আমি এই জড়মায়া তে থেকেও আপনার আদেশগুলি নিষ্ঠাসহকারে পালন করতে পারি এবং আপনাকে প্রচারে সাহায্য করতে পারি।

হে পরম দয়ালু গুরু মহারাজ,

 আপনি অন্তর্যামী অকাতরে সকলের মাঝে কৃষ্ণ প্রেম দিয়ে বদ্ধজীবদের উদ্ধার করছেন, আপনার দয়া ও করুণা থেকে কেউ বঞ্চিত হচ্ছে না। আমার মত অধমের পাপের বোঝা মাথায় নিয়ে আজ আপনি অনেক অসুস্থ লীলা প্রদর্শন করছেন।আমাকে কৃপা পূর্বক আশীর্বাদ করুন আমি যেন অপরাধ থেকে মুক্ত থেকে আপনার বাণী সেবা শুদ্ধভাবে করতেপারি। 

হে নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে,

আপনি জীবকে ভবরোগ থেকে উদ্ধার করতে নিজে সহ্য করে চলেছেন শত সহস্র প্রতিকূলতা। তবুও আপনার খানিক বিরতি নেই। আমার মতো পাষাণ জীব বারংবার নিজ প্রকৃত স্বরূপভুলে যায়, ভক্তিজীবনে ঐকান্তিক হতে হবে জেনেও বারংবার জড় মায়িক বিষয়ে জড়িয়ে পড়ে। তবুও আপনি কখনোই আমাদের ত্যাগ করেন না। 

হে শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর লীলামৃত প্রদানকারী, 

 আপনার শ্রীমুখ থেকে শ্রীচৈতন্য মহাপ্রভুর লীলা আস্বাদন করা দিনের মধ্যে শ্রেষ্ঠ সময়। আপনি যতই ব্যস্ত থাকুন না কেন, কেবল আমাদের পারমার্থিক পুষ্টি সুনিশ্চিত করতে আপনি এমনকি রাত হয়ে গেলেও শ্রীকৃষ্ণচৈতন্য লীলা সংকলন প্রবচন প্রদান করেন। লীলা বর্ণনা করতে করতে আপনি সেই লীলার গভীরে প্রবেশ করে ভাবোন্মত্ত হয়ে পড়েন। 

হে পিতা,  

আপনার এই অধম পুএ বহু জন্ম ধরে কৃষ্ণ ভুলে জড় জগতে সুখী হবার ব্যর্থ প্রচেষ্টা করছে। আর আপনি তাকে নিজ শক্তিবলে কৃষ্ণের দিকে টেনে ধরে রেখেছেন। আপনি কৃপা করে এভাবেই আমাকে আপনার পদতলে ঠাঁই দিন।

হে পরম আরাধ্য গুরুদেব

আপনি জীবনিতে আমি অধ্যয়ন করেছিলাম যে পিতার যে গুন আছে তা পুএের-ও অর্জন করা উচিত।শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ আর্য়ুবেদিক চিকিৎসারত পারঙ্গত ছিলেন কিন্তু ঐ সময় আপনার তা জানা ছিল না তখন আপনি বলেছেন আমার গুরুদেব যদি তা পারেন আমাকে-ও  তা আয়ও করা উচিত আপনি সেই আর্য়ুবেদিক চিকিৎসায় পারঙ্গত হয়েছেন এবং বিভিন্ন সময়ে ভক্তদের ঔষুধি পরামর্শ প্রদান করেছেন যা আপনার অচিন্ত গুন অথ্যাৎ যা আপনি কখন আয়ও করেছেন কেউ জানতে পারে নি ,,সেই আপনি অসুস্থসীলা করে আপনার সেবা প্রদান করেছেন যেন আপনার সেবা করার মাধ্যমে আমরা সর্বদা কৃষ্ণভাবনায় যুক্ত থাকতে পারি 

 আপনার ব্যাসপূজার এই পুণ্য লগ্নে আপনার শ্রীচরণ কমলেএই প্রার্থনা করি, কৃপা করে আমাকে কখনোই আপনাকে ভুলতে দেবেন না। আমি যেন জন্ম-জন্মান্তরে আপনারশ্রীপাদপদ্ম আঁকড়ে ধরে থাকতে পারি এবং আপনি যেভাবে চান, সেই উপায়ে যেন আপনার সেবা করে আপনাকে সন্তুষ্ট করতে পারি। 

আপনার পদরজ অভিলাষী

পরম পাবন গৌরহরি দাস

সিঙ্গাপুর 

Sri Lanka

Jagatguru-kṛṣṇa Dāsa (Dīkṣā)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All Glories to Your Auspicious Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

By your mercy, you embraced me and my family into the family of ISKCON during the period I was working in Dubai. At that time, in the beginning, the real meaning and benefits of the Mahā-mantra had not yet touched the depths of my heart. As time has passed and I have grown older (I am 75 years old now), I have come to deeply realize the great mercy you bestowed upon me by accepting me as one of your disciples.

Only the Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahā-mantra and the teachings of ISKCON have relieved us from the endless cycle of material life and helped us progress toward the ultimate goal. Your mercy has allowed me to understand that it is only through one's own enthusiastic self-preparation that one can attain the supreme destination.

I wish to share an understanding I gained from a visit to Jagannātha Purī Dhāma, Odisha, a few years ago.

The daily offering of Chappan Bhoga—56 varieties of preparations—distributed to devotees and visitors undoubtedly proves that Lord Jagannātha, who resides in this temple, is the supreme provider for all living beings in this world. No other temple in the world distributes such a variety of dishes daily.

Lord Jagannātha’s special form, with His stretched-out arms, signifies two important truths. First, He is embracing everyone in this world, inviting them to come to Him. Second, with His four arms, He is the only Lord who feeds the entire world. All varieties of crops and vegetation grown in this universe are cooked and distributed only by His mercy, sustaining every living being, no matter where they reside.

Every human being receives three meals a day solely by His causeless mercy.

This is my humble tribute, dear Guru Mahārāja, in gratitude for your mercy and to remind myself of my eternal indebtedness to you.

May Lord Narasiṁha protect your health so you may continue your invaluable service, which gives strength and direction to all our activities.

May Lord Gaurāṅga bless you with unlimited spiritual strength.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we offer all glories, all glories, all glories unto you!

Your eternal servant,
Jagatguru-kṛṣṇa Dāsa

(Photo attached, taken in Damodara-deśa when Guru Mahārāja visited our home.)

Australia & oceania
Australia

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Holiness on this most sacred occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā, the celebration of your divine appearance!

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Today, as we honor your tireless service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya’s mission, I am reminded of the immeasurable mercy you have showered upon the world. Your life exemplifies complete surrender, unwavering faith, and boundless compassion.

Guru Mahārāja, your commitment to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda's vision is extraordinary.

You accepted the most difficult services without hesitation, travelling across oceans and continents to convey Lord Caitanya's message. Your contribution to ISKCON's global expansion—from Māyāpur to every corner of the world—is beyond words. Even after facing severe health challenges, you continue to travel, preach, and uplift countless souls with your divine presence, never ceasing your purpose despite personal difficulties. This is evidence of your amazing surrender and devotion.

Your love for all devotees, disciples, and the entire world exemplifies a Vaiṣṇava's true heart, which is free of envy, full of kindness, and always in service. You see potential in everyone and encourage them to serve with enthusiasm and dedication. Your Nitai-Gaurāṅga kīrtanas, nectarean Kṛṣṇa-kathā, and ability to encourage thousands to engage in devotional service are priceless. Your dedication to Māyāpur Dhāma and the TOVP project alone demonstrates how you are constantly expanding Śrīla Prabhupāda's vision.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the ocean of mercy and compassion. You accept fallen souls like myself and compassionately nourish us with transcendental knowledge, motivating us to continue on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your words and acts always remind us of the ultimate purpose of life: complete devotion to the Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the guiding light in the ocean of darkness of this material world where we are entangled in the cycle of birth and death, lifetime after lifetime, committing so many sinful activities. Through your constant, tireless efforts, you embody the teachings of Śrī Gaurāṅga, illuminating the path of bhakti for everyone.

You teach us humility, tolerance, and unwavering faith. Your teachings enable us to serve with honesty, transcend material distractions, and form a deep relationship with the Divine. Every teaching you provide is like a valuable jewel, full of spiritual power.

Guru Mahārāja, looking at your examples and the preaching reports by your disciples that you share through social media encourages and inspires me to do more book distribution. By your mercy, I have been able to distribute 100 small books and 40 Bhagavad-gītās at my workplace and to a few others. Also by your mercy, I have been able to do prasādam distribution too. During the Rāma Mandir inauguration, I was able to donate 108 Bhagavad-gītās through your virtual book table.

Guru Mahārāja, I remember seeing you for the very first time in Māyāpur on 22nd March 2024 for the Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class. I felt as if I had been away from you for so long—just like how we usually feel in this material world when we see our parents after being separated for months or years. I was going through so much stress related to my family dynamics, but seeing you face to face in your class made me feel so loved by you as your spiritual daughter. I could feel your compassion and care for the devotees and how eager you are to take us all back home, back to Godhead.

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful to you that you have accepted me as your spiritual daughter and are mercifully guiding me in my spiritual life. I have gained strength and direction from your personal guidance, lectures, and simply seeing your exemplary behavior. I enjoy the opportunities to serve you and request your blessings to continue on this sacred path.

I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to serve in your mission, even in the smallest way. Mahārāja, please bless me that I may always remain engaged in devotional service, never deviate from Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings, and always strive to assist your divine mission.

On this most auspicious day, I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva that your health remains strong.

All glories to Your Holiness!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaurāṅga!

Your unqualified spiritual daughter,
Arcamūrtī Sītārāṇī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you on your auspicious appearance day.

Guru Mahārāja, my dear wife, Parameśvarī Hāriṇī Devī Dāsī, often reminds me of and laughs about the day of our initiation, wherein I could not adequately beg you for initiation or comport myself properly in your presence. I remember standing in line, feeling quite despondent that all devotees were being moved along so quickly and that we would not have any time to have your close saṅga.

As it happened, when we approached you to receive our mālā and our new names, you glanced momentarily in my direction, and immediately, I experienced many hours. The truth is that in your glance, I felt so small and helpless, terrified of the vastness of creation. The whole world around me was like a boiling sea in a raging storm, and I was struck dumb. But there you stood—an immense tree, unbending and solid.

Your crown keeps the sky in place, your branches lift me from the waters, and your leaves shelter me from the rain. I am a fool, and my behavior is more befitting a monkey, but still, you keep me safe in your mighty boughs. You are a kalpavṛkṣa—when I desired your shelter, you granted it; when I desired wisdom, you granted it; when I desired your saṅga, you turned moments into hours.

Guru Mahārāja, please grant me the presence of mind to overcome my feeble thoughts and maintain control of my senses. Please give me the desire to serve your lotus feet sincerely and chant the Holy Names of the Lord with pure devotion.

My faults and impurities are immeasurable; every day, I make countless mistakes. I offer my heartfelt daṇḍavat-praṇāms and beg your forgiveness. You show me limitless mercy and ask so little in return. In my eyes, I am completely undeserving, and yet you have chosen me all the same. I hope that one day, I will be intelligent enough to realize that I should endeavor to earn the name you have given me and be worthy of the title of devotee.

Guru Mahārāja, I once heard that on the precipice of death, people will be visited by their deceased loved ones, who will welcome them to the afterlife. I pray that when my soul is called to depart this body, it is you who comes to tell me that it is time to go. Please keep me in your embrace and guide me firmly so that I may leave this world in full Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your foolish, insignificant servant,
Dayālu Trivikrama Dāsa (dīkṣā)
Sydney, Australia

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful and humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I first want to thank you for all that you have given me. My daily realization is that without you, my life certainly would not be the same.

The very fact that I am engaged in the service of Śrī Kṛṣṇa; connected to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s ISKCON, a manifestation of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement, shows the vast amount of mercy you have given me.

I am so grateful to you, Guru Mahārāja, for the chance to serve you eternally, as we promised you when you very mercifully accepted us as disciples.

You, Guru Mahārāja, have allowed me to come close enough to witness your magnanimous personality.

Your Divine Grace is not only charismatic, knowledgeable, energetic, affectionate, and full of the qualities of great souls; you go the extra mile to help others relate to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa. Whoever meets you cannot help but admire your devotional attitude and your commitment to working hard for the Supreme Lord and your Divine Master.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the perfect guru, spiritual father, and well-wishing friend. You have made us turn toward Kṛṣṇa despite our initial reluctance and persistent attachment to material life.

All this is only thanks to your endeavors to help us advance spiritually. There is absolutely nothing missing in your role as our spiritual master.

You have engaged me in the service of Disciple Care for Latin America, and I can see how many blessings are included in this service under your instructions. Having the immense fortune to observe you and be witness to how important it is for you to take care of all your spiritual sons and daughters all around the world—each and every single one of us being very important to you—shows how merciful Your Divine Grace is. Guru Mahārāja, you amaze me to see how much effort you are putting in every single day, despite your health condition, to reach out to all of us not only through your classes but also in such a personal way.

One day you said: “One thing is having disciples, another thing is taking care of them.” And that’s why Your Divine Grace has created this system of Disciple Care, where all the disciples around the world feel connected with you through your instructions and through service. All this is thanks to your unlimited mercy, Guru Mahārāja.

On this day, I want to renew my commitment to serve you forever, to help you in your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. This is my goal in life. Please, Guru Mahārāja, also kindly accept my honest repentance for all the mistakes and offenses I have committed. If you wish, please allow me to continue serving you—even life after life.

Your eternal, unworthy aspirant servant,
Gāṇatoṣitā devī dāsī

Hare Krishna, dear Guru Maharaja,

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada.

All Glories to Srila Gurudeva.

 

My dearest spiritual master,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at the dust of your merciful lotus feet on the most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyasa-puja celebration.

You are the topmost pure devotee and the symbol of spiritual empowerment and inspiration in my life. You have transformed the heart of this fallen soul, engaging me in the path of Krishna consciousness. With tireless dedication, you continue to spread the mission and message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu across the globe.

I feel incredibly fortunate and eternally grateful to have been accepted by you as your disciple, solely by your causeless mercy. It has now been over a year since you kindly accepted me as your dīkṣā disciple in Sri Dham Mayapur. The memories of your purifying association and the precious instructions you gave me remain deeply etched in my heart. I aspire to constantly meditate upon them until I am blessed again with your divine association, which I sincerely pray will be very soon.

Over two years ago, I moved to Melbourne from Krishna Katha Desh to pursue my master’s degree in design. This change has brought a positive effect on my devotional life, mainly due to the inspiring association of the devotee community here, led by many of your senior disciples. You are a living example of exemplary devotee care and loving relationships, and I strive to learn from your conduct and embody these qualities in my own life.

Last year, before my marriage was finalized with a devotee, I earnestly prayed to you for your blessings and permission, especially after going through the JPS marriage questionnaire — another wonderful example of your visionary guidance and care for your disciples. I was overjoyed to know that you had received our wedding invitation. By your mercy, on the auspicious day of Vasant Panchami, 3rd February, I was married in a traditional Vaishnava ceremony in the presence of Your Holiness (photo), our families, god-family, and the devotee community, all amidst constant chanting and singing of the holy names.

I humbly seek your blessings for my husband, Dhanush Priyan, and myself, that we may lead an ideal grihastha life centered around sincere and increasing devotional service to Their Lordships and the Vaishnavas.

Gurudeva, your glories are truly unlimited. It is astonishing and deeply touching to witness how you personally connect with your disciples through monthly letters, daily classes, and various social media platforms. Your consistent guidance has helped me navigate the highs and lows of youth with steadiness and spiritual strength. Your personal example of commitment to reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and encouraging us to pursue scriptural studies is a great source of inspiration. I aspire to begin the Bhakti-śāstrī course in the near future with the proper mood and seek your blessings to be successful in this endeavor under your divine supervision.

As your initiated disciple, I am currently serving the deities at home, creating and sharing devotional art on social media, attending Śrīmad Bhāgavatam classes, and actively participating in our youth kīrtan group. Recently, we organized a kīrtan festival for the community and the public. I sincerely endeavor to take up a committed regular temple service and participate in outreach preaching opportunities. Please bless me so that I may always serve you with sincerity and increase my assistance in your mission of spreading the glories of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, according to my capacity.

I once again meditate on your extraordinary qualities of unwavering devotion to your spiritual master and selfless service to Lord Krishna. By your mercy alone, one can attain the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya. I continue to humbly long for just even one drop of that mercy, Gurudeva.

Your eternal servant and spiritual daughter,

Gopika Radharani devi dāsi (Dīkṣā)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda…

On this auspicious occasion of Your Divine Grace’s 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly offer my respects and gratitude unto you.

Guru Mahārāja, your unwavering dedication to spreading the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in every town and village, following in the footsteps of the guru-paramparā, is beyond the comprehension of anyone. This perfectly proves the amṛta-vāṇī of Śrīla Prabhupāda, who declared that Your Holiness is an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya, and that you would initiate thousands of disciples all over the world and preach in the Bengali language as well. Thus, through your selfless service, you continue to inspire devotees and profoundly uplift countless souls around the globe.

Your deep understanding of Vedic scriptures and your ability to convey their essence with both compassion and clarity is a true blessing. The warmth and love you extend to everyone create a nurturing environment for sincere spiritual growth. Your “never give up” attitude in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda is phenomenal. The sacrifices you’ve made for the welfare of the global devotional community reflect the spirit of a true disciple of His Divine Grace.

I am eternally grateful for your guidance and support on my spiritual journey. Your teachings have illuminated my path and encouraged me to undertake Bhakti-śāstrī studies under the guidance of your dear disciple, H.G. Vijaya Gopikeśa Prabhu (Sydney, Australia), so that I may deepen my devotion and understanding.

As we celebrate your life and glorious contributions today, I sincerely pray for your continued health and strength. May you always remain a beacon of light for all of us, guiding us toward the ultimate goal of life—pure devotion to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Your eternal, insignificant servant,
Harināma Kalpavṛkṣa Dāsa
Sydney, Australia

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Śrīla Gurudeva, on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā this year, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha and Nṛsiṁha Deva to protect you and bless you with good health.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, in the recent Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class, you spoke about the importance of chanting with faith. Please give me the strength to chant offenselessly every day.

Gurudeva, you have made me realize that I am unable to do anything on my own. I want to completely depend on your mercy and properly utilize that mercy in the service of you and Gaurāṅga.

Sometimes I feel that externally I present myself as your disciple and a devotee of Kṛṣṇa, but internally I struggle and feel guilty, knowing I am unworthy of your mercy. Though you shower so much mercy upon me, I feel I have not fully utilized it.

By your mercy and the guidance of my śikṣā-gurus—Ānandamaya Gopīnātha dāsa, Śrīguru Bhakti Devī Dāsī, and Saṅkīrtana Narottama dāsa—I am conducting a teen kids’ class with another mātājī.

I beg for your blessings to bring many souls to your lotus feet, depending only on you and Gaurāṅga.

I humbly request your blessings for myself, my husband Praṇeśvara Gauracandra dāsa, and my daughter Nethra, that we may follow your instructions and serve you eternally.

Your spiritual daughter,
Kāverī Gaurasevinī Devī Dāsī

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to you!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Happy appearance day, dear Gurudeva. I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha, Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Mā, as well as Lord Narasiṁhadeva, for your good health.

Gurudeva, recently when you were in Chennai, you mentioned that after examining you, the doctors had stated that you are now fit to travel. I sincerely pray to the Lord for your continued good health, and, selfishly, I also pray that if Kṛṣṇa so desires, you will visit Sydney this year. We humbly request you to stay in Sydney for a longer time and engage us in your service.

Gurudeva, your Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes are deeply nectarean. You mercifully distribute the grace of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda. Anyone who sincerely listens to your classes will receive Their mercy. However, due to my anarthas, I fail to pay full attention to them. I sincerely beg you to bless me so that I listen with full concentration and progress through the stages of bhakti in a way pleasing to you.

You are a living Bhāgavata. You have taught us that time is Kṛṣṇa and have shown us by your own example how every moment should be engaged in the service of Kṛṣṇa and Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are fixed one hundred percent in pleasing Śrīla Prabhupāda. I sincerely pray that I should imbibe at least a dust of your qualities and perform my service properly. I do not face any external hurdles—only my own laziness in practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I sincerely pray, Guru Mahārāja, please help me overcome this and engage in your service with enthusiasm.

You are an able gardener who is very actively distributing the fruit of love of Godhead. Only by the mercy of Guru can one get the mercy of Lord Nityānanda, and by the mercy of Lord Nityānanda, one can get the mercy of Lord Caitanya. And by the mercy of Lord Caitanya, one can achieve the mercy of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa. I sincerely pray for your mercy. I am currently pursuing Bhakti-śāstrī and am being taught and guided by your sincere disciples, His Grace Ānandamaya Gopīnātha Dāsa, Her Grace Śrīguru Bhakti Devī Dāsī, and His Grace Saṅkīrtana Narottama Dāsa, to please you. I sincerely beg for your mercy so that I can study Bhakti-śāstrī diligently, please you, and make you proud, dear Gurudeva.

Whenever I read the verse:

brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva
guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja

I always reflect on how fortunate I am to be your disciple. I possess no good qualifications, yet you have mercifully planted the seed of bhakti in my heart. Without your grace, I would be lost in this material world, competing for mundane things. Only by your mercy, Gurudeva, have I come to know the path of bhakti.

I sincerely pray, dear Gurudeva, that my husband, Saṅtuṣṭa Vrajeśa Dāsa, my daughters, Joṣikā and Taniṣkhā, and I will follow our sādhana diligently and bring you happiness. We sincerely pray for your blessings so that we chant properly and follow in your footsteps.

Your humble fallen daughter,
Kavipriyā Vrajeśvarī Devī Dāsī
Dīkṣā disciple (Sydney Yātrā)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu.

All glories to your 76th divine transcendental appearance day.

Your monthly newsletters, Facebook posts, quotes, and lectures have helped me develop more faith in the holy names. Every day I make it a habit to go through your Facebook page and receive all the nectarean information that is so conducive to my spiritual growth. It keeps me spiritually boosted, and I feel connected with you through vāṇī.

Gurudeva, I am making a constant effort to chant my rounds consciously early in the morning. I work at Australia Post on the weekdays. On weekends, I listen to kīrtanas, lectures, and read all your monthly messages. Recently on my birthday, you sent me a personal spiritual message—it made me feel so special and unique to this movement and to You. I feel connected with You and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. My relationship with you will always remain eternal since we are eternal spirit souls and our bodies are temporary. I have understood that material life is stagnant and that spiritual life is important—full of bliss, unlimited happiness, and ecstasy.

I would like to inform you that last year I traveled to Spanish Fork, Utah, to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara and associated with your dear godbrother and godsisters: H.G. Caru Prabhu, H.G. Vaibhavī Mātājī, and H.G. Agnideva Prabhu. I regularly attended the morning programs and evening sessions. I was serving in the kitchen and going out for harināmas. I also attended the Sunday Feast lectures and answered FAQs from guests and visitors. I really like that temple and the devotees there, as the atmosphere is very uplifting and beneficial for my spiritual life.

I have always remembered your instruction to be careful to maintain enthusiasm in devotional service and to cultivate a good service attitude. On this auspicious occasion of your appearance day, please bless this poor, ignorant soul to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, to see the good in every devotee, to never commit any Vaiṣṇava aparādha, to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and biographies, and to become a full-time preacher.

I always listen to H.G. Caru Prabhu’s lectures, and my faith in the holy name has increased. The holy name is the only real medicine in this terribly suffering material world. Please bless me so I can dedicate my life to assisting H.G. Caru Prabhu and H.G. Vaibhavī Mātājī in fulfilling the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, please, please bless me so I can make progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, see myself as a soul, and always remain grateful to You and to Caru Prabhu. Had it not been for both of your blessings, I would still be suffering like a fool. Kṛṣṇa willing, I would like to serve you one day in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur or in the US—wherever Kṛṣṇa sanctions. I wish to deepen my bond with You and with Caru Prabhu.

As it is mentioned in Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 22.54:

"‘sādhu-saṅga’, ‘sādhu-saṅga’ — sarva-śāstre kaya
lava-mātra sādhu-saṅge sarva-siddhi haya"

“The verdict of all revealed scriptures is that by even a moment's association with a pure devotee, one can attain all success.”

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me with more association with You and with Caru Prabhu so I can develop a higher taste in my spiritual life and improve myself. Please bless me so that in the near future I can visit all the holy places of ISKCON, render service to all Vaiṣṇavas, and receive Kṛṣṇa-prema. Bless me so I can relish the holy name and increase my taste for chanting. Please bless me so that every year I may visit Spanish Fork, Utah, and make myself more indispensable to Caru Prabhu and Vaibhavī Mātājī.

Thank you very much.

Your lowest servant,
Parama Puruṣa Nitāi dāsa
Brisbane, Australia

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you on your appearance day.

It is that time of year again, and once again, I find myself at a loss for words to glorify Your Divine Grace. This year, I chose to reflect on the past and the immense mercy you have showered upon this lowly servant of yours. Despite all the constraints on your end, you never fail to personally look after me.

When my parents informed you of my wedding, you took the time to personally instruct us on ensuring that we were making the appropriate decisions. You even offered to come for our special day in April, but unfortunately, due to your health difficulties at the time, you were not present in person. However, this lowly servant was still fortunate enough to receive your personal darśana during initiation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I remember that day well. I was feeling very anxious and undeserving. I also felt a deep sense of guilt, as I did not believe I deserved so much mercy. As we waited in our space in the tent on that very hot day, you entered the pāṇḍāl with your disciples. Suddenly, the heat of the day was covered by clouds, and a cool breeze passed through. This reminded me of the Guru-aṣṭaka:

saṁsāra-dāvānala-līḍha-loka...

It made me reflect on how you are like the cooling cloud that takes the responsibility of extinguishing the fire of material desires in which I am burning.

That day, I truly felt like you saved me. I am aware of my own struggles in this material existence, and yet, despite my lack of qualifications, you chose to save me.

In my limited capacity, I am attempting to assist in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission through my services as a youth leader—a title I surely do not deserve. I listen to you and make an effort to change my life. Your inspiring stories and unique preaching techniques are incredibly potent. For example, when you share how we can make people chant without them realizing—such as using “knee” and “tie” for the orthopedic surgeon—I have tried implementing some of these methods, inspired by you.

I have deliberately encouraged people to chant "Hare Kṛṣṇa" by asking if it is a difficult phrase to say, while discussing my diet and religion. In my next interaction with them, I gave them some cooking books. This was certainly a win inspired by you because I prayed to you before giving them those books. I wish to continue listening to your vāṇī and implementing it in my life so I can serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement.

Guru Mahārāja, you are aware of the mountain of anarthas in my heart. I am attempting to recognize and purify them, but I am limited in my ability to do so. I beg at your lotus feet for forgiveness for any aparādhas I have committed. I wish to serve you, lifetime after lifetime. I am forever indebted to you and hope that one day, I can satisfy you with my service.

Through your lectures and books, my faith in Gaurāṅga-līlā has deepened immensely. Your teachings have helped me understand the boundless compassion of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu—how He uplifted even the most fallen, how He spread the holy names with unparalleled mercy, and how His divine pastimes continue to inspire us. Through your guidance, I pray that I may one day develop genuine love for Lord Gaurāṅga and become a small instrument in spreading His mission.

Gurudeva!

kabe tava karuṇā-prakāśe
śrī-gaurāṅga-līlā, hoya nitya-tattva,
ei dṛḍha viśvāse
‘hari hari’ boli’, godruma-kānane,
bhromibo darśana-āśe

Your spiritual daughter,
Parameśvarī Harinī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Sydney, Australia

Hare Krishna dearest GuruDev,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to You!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Wish You an auspicious Vyasapuja celebration!! It is always a pleasure to celebrate your appearance day.

 

GuruDev, My daughter Sharanya and I are really fortunate to have You in our life. We can see how you are guiding us on a day to day basis through your lectures, instructions via telegram posts and Your app. Even if we falter, I observe that Your next day lectures and posts have instructions for me to reconsider and improve myself. 

samsara-davanala-lidha-loka

tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam

praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

You are the ocean of mercy who is extinguishing the fire of our material desires and thus the whole material existence. With every passing year, my interest in this material world is going down and every moment, it makes me realise that You are the only true person whom I should be serving. Everything else is dukhalayam and asasvatam. I know heart to heart that it is You who is giving me this realisation through your causeless mercy.

 

yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado

yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto ’pi

dhyayan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

Hearing Your lectures and Your chant always gives peace and happiness to my restless and uncontrollable mind and brings me back to Radha Krishna and Gouranga MahaPrabhu's pastimes. Life had no direction before You came into our lives. You are giving the true meaning to our existence in this material world. Despite Your fluctuating health, You relentlessly try to give Krishna to fallen souls like me. It is Your causeless mercy that You have accepted fallen souls like me as Your disciple and continue to guide me tirelessly. This year in Jan, You have also accepted my daughter as your aspiring disciple. We are extremely fortunate and eternally indebted to You for accepting us and directing us towards Krishna. We pray to Radha Gopinath that we both chant our rounds sincerely and do all our Sadhana regularly to please you. 

 

You have said numerous times in Your lectures that grahasthas should have acharya children. I would like meditate upon those instructions and help bring my children and family to Your Lotus feet and Srila Prabhupad's Lotus feet. 

 

Under the guidance of Anandamaya Gopinath Das Prabhu, Sriguru Bhakti Devi Dasi mj, Sankirtan Narottam Das Prabhu and Abhinandini MJ, I try to preach Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupad's teachings to children. I seek Your blessings to serve You better and also help spread Krishna consciousness under our mentor's guidance more in Sydney.

 

I pray to Narsimhadev that your health is restored. I also pray to Radha Gopinath, Jagannath & Mahaprabhu that my family and I dedicate our life to your service. My daughter and I beg You to always guide us into the path of pure Bhakti.

 

Your daughters and Your eternal servants,

Premlila Padma Devi Dasi

Sharanya Iyer

 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, dear Guru Mahārāja!

I wish you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā! On this auspicious day, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha and to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your protection, good health, and long life. I would like to beg your forgiveness for the offenses I have committed, and I seek your mercy to be able to truly value the gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness that you have given me and my family.

I want to thank you, dear Guru Mahārāja, for fulfilling a long-cherished desire. I am very grateful that I could finally visit Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma and have your darśana in January of this year. It was a blissful visit, filled with many realizations, and it was possible only because of your mercy. Please accept heartfelt thanks from me, my husband, my daughter, and my parents.

This past year was yet another one in which you faced health issues, and as always, you never let them affect your untiring, incessant, and glorious service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. That made me meditate on your strength. Materially speaking, strength may be gauged by a person’s physical abilities, but you teach us what true strength is. Your fearlessness in facing challenges, your tolerance—both physical and mental—your compassion for others irrespective of personal circumstances, and your ever-merciful nature—from you, I have learned that this is what true strength is.

Your complete dependence on Guru and Gaurāṅga shines through in everything you do, dear Guru Mahārāja, and I am grateful that someone so elevated as you has accepted a struggling soul like me as a disciple. Please bless me and my family to perform our sādhana and sevā with sincerity, love, and devotion, so that we may elevate our consciousness.

Thank you for your care, protection, and guidance, dear Guru Mahārāja. I pray for your grace to make myself worthy of the same.

Once again, wishing you a very happy, Kṛṣṇa conscious Vyāsa-pūjā.

With prayers for your well-being,
Your humble servant,
Premapriyā Rādhārāṇī Devī Dāsī
Sydney, Australia

My dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I sincerely thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for all your efforts, blessings, and mercy upon me and my family—placing us on the path of bhakti and guiding us steadily toward the spiritual goal. Our hearts are filled with joy in celebrating your auspicious appearance on this most blessed day. You have appeared in this world out of your causeless mercy, just to uplift all of us—to give us a taste of the spiritual realm and take us back home, back to Godhead. Please accept our most respectful obeisances!

At times, my mind questions why my heart remains so heavy and hard, like metal. How many lifetimes will it take to melt even a little? And yet, the same mind answers—my focus on spiritual life is weak, my association with Guru Mahārāja is lacking, I am increasingly absorbed in work, taking on new challenges, and finding it difficult to fully follow the instructions, although we do ISKCON āratīs daily and strive to follow all your teachings without fail.

Nevertheless, the only hope I hold on to is my connection to you, my dear Guru Mahārāja, who is my only savior. We humbly beg you to grant us the ability to associate with and serve you and Kṛṣṇa with pure love—mentally and physically—with every breath.

This year is especially crucial for our daughter, Kṛṣṇa Bhārgavī Thobula, who will be appearing for a very challenging exam (Selective) on 4th May 2025, to enter into the Selective Schools system (specifically Penrith High School). I sincerely beg you to kindly shower your blessings upon Kṛṣṇa Bhārgavī, so she may secure a seat. I also pray for your blessings upon other devotee children—Deaisu, Aditri, and Parv—who are also appearing for the same Selective exam in May 2025 along with our daughter.

Due to the exam preparation, we were unable to accompany Sāṅkīrtana Narottama dāsa and Ānandamaya Gopīnātha dāsa Prabhujis to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur in January 2025. However, we certainly plan to visit Māyāpur-dhāma and seek your lotus blessings, especially as I turn 50 years old on October 25th. I am very excited about the opportunity to meet you in person. This plan can only be fulfilled by your blessings.

We sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Narasiṁha Bhagavān to always keep you in good health, to continue making many new devotees, and to empower you further in fulfilling the glorious mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your humble servants (from Sydney),
Rādhā Gopīnātha Sevaka dāsa
Jiveśvarī Haripriyā Devī Dāsī (wife)
Kṛṣṇa Bhārgavī Thobula (daughter)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!!

With a heart full of gratitude, I offer my humble homage on this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā. This year, by your divine mercy, we had the great fortune of participating in the Jagannātha Purī and Māyāpur Dhāma Yātrā along with Sydney devotees. It was truly a blessing to be in your association and to receive your enlightening teachings. Your words continue to illuminate our path in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and we are forever indebted to your kindness and guidance.

Guru Mahārāja, by your boundless mercy, Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā have mercifully come to reside in our home. We are striving to serve Their Lordships to the best of our ability, and we pray for your blessings so that we may serve Them sincerely and continuously deepen our devotional service. Please bless our entire family so that we can wholeheartedly assist you in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with unwavering dedication.

Year after year, I come before you with the same heartfelt prayer—please bless me, my husband, Bhakta Girish, and my son, Bhakta Chinmay, to remain steadfast in our Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Please bless us so that our devotion deepens, and we may serve Guru and Gaurāṅga with utmost sincerity and determination. Also, please bless us with the association of sincere and devoted Vaiṣṇavas, whose guidance and inspiration will draw all three of us ever closer to your divine lotus feet.

On this sacred occasion, I am praying to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and speedy recovery, so that we continue to be blessed with your divine association and relish the nectar of your teachings for many more years to come.

Your unworthy daughter,

Rāsānandinī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī
(Australia, Sydney)

Offering For Guru Maharaj Vayasa Puja

“Nama Om Vishnu padaya Krsna presthaya bhutale
Srimate Jayapataka swamin iti namine,
Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine
Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine”

 

 

nama om vishnu Padaya krishna Presthaya Bhutale
srimate bhaktivedanta svamin iti namine
namaste sarasvate deve gaura vani pracharine
nirveshesh sunyavadi pashchatya desa tarine

 

Hare Krishna My Dear Guru Maharaj,

Please accept my respectful obescience unto your lotus feet

All Glories to Sri Guru And Gauranga

All Glories to Srila Prabhu Pada

All Glories to You and Your Divine Service

 

śrī-guru-caraṇa-padma, kevala-bhakti-sadma,
bando mui sāvadhāna mate

"The lotus feet of the spiritual master are the only way by which one can attain pure devotional service. I bow down to his lotus feet with great care and attention."
— Śrī Guru-vandana

 

I feel very grateful and joyous on this auspicious occasion of Your appearance day.
 

sakshad-dharitvena samasta-sastrair

uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhih

kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

 

The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bona fide representative of Sri Hari [Krishna].

Guru Maharaj, The very 1st time I saw you was on one of my devotee friends phone where you were attending one program filled with more than 1000 people by sitting on a wheel chair. And Guru Maharaj that was the 1st impression I had regarding ISKCON Guru.  I was left with the question that after having so much of pain also why were you attending these programs, giving classes, conducting meetings by risking your life. But slowly and gradually after hearing about Krishna Consciousness Movement and  your glories my question was answered Guru Maharaj. I was thinking on the bodily level,  Guru Maharaj you are the living example : Who is above the bodily platform, one who’s mind is always engaged in serving Krishna 24/7 and due to this you have transcended the bodily miseries and hinderances.

In Your lecture on Guru Tattva Guru Maharaj You shared from the Krishna Bhajan Amrita by Narahari there are 2 tattvas which are very difficult to understand the Shiva Tattva and the Guru Tattva. Both are very dear to Lord and as the result they have some special powers. Of course Lord Shiva he is Maheshwara, he is the supreme power in the universe. And Guru, He have the power of giving mercy, but He is not God, He is not Maheshvara, but He gives mercy.

Prabhu Pada had mentioned about the divinity of our beloved Guru Maharaj as an eternal associate of Lord Chaitanya. Basically, GU means darkness and RU means to rescue, and to deliver us from the ignorance is the business of Guru. Guru Maharaj I feel myself too fortunately fortunate to have the association of your disciples who are always causelessly, eagerly helping the conditioned souls. And It’s by your mercy that I was just about to loose my hope in the pool of material existence, one of your disciple meet me as well wisher. Now whenever I remember you I fell protected as a lion protecting their kids. Guru Maharaj, I was just at the edge of blue hole  of the materially glittering traps but by your causeless mercy I was rescued. Not only once but multiple times I felt protected by your mercy.

In present, I am practising Bhramacharya at Shri Shri Radha Gopinath Temple under the guidance of  His Grace Ghanshyam Govinda Prabhu Ji and other senior Bhramacharis. I am engaged in temple services like: fund raising, temple cleaning, Book Distribution, and other services with respect to situation and my seniors. While doing fund raising for our new temple in Sydney for Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Ji,  I realized that how challenging it is to collect funds for the new temple and simultaneously I also think how you used to collect funds and built numerous temples even in Bangladesh. Guru Maharaj , the way you have preached and followed the instruction of you spiritual master is an inspiration for me.

I got a bit inspiration when I first heard your class on never give up and more inspired when I heard a song by You as an offering to Srila Prabhupada : (yadi) prabhupāda nā haita tabe ki haita. I like listening to your lectures, especially when when I came across this one:

Question: Guru Maharaj we are reading Krishna book but when we hear Krishna katha and when we read from Krishna book or Srimad Bhagavatam, when we do that what mood should we have so that we can enjoy the nectar more?

Guru Maharaj: Someone asked me a similar question today, that we hear that the material happiness is insignificant compared to the spiritual bliss.But we are not realizing that therefore we are being attracted by the material enjoyment.What should we do? Your question is that how to enjoy reading about Krishna? This is a gradual process by chanting, by reading, gradually your heart becomes purified. Then you feel spiritual bliss or ecstasy when you hear about Krishna. If you don’t feel that, then you should think yourself very unfortunate. And should start to cry for Krishna. Krishna I am so fallen I am reading Your pastime and I am not overwhelmed in spiritual love, then you can cry for Krishna. Actually all the devotees when we hear about Krishna, we should feel so much of spontaneous love, but some of us are very neophyte, very fallen so we don’t feel that so we keep listening. Gradually our heart gets purified and also we can, like Srila Prabhupada said that if we are not feeling, then we should cry that we are not feeling, if you are not crying that you are not feeling then you should cry that you are not crying. If you are not crying that you are not crying, then you should cry that you are not crying that you are not crying. If you are not crying if you are not crying if you are crying, then you should cry that you are not crying,that you are not crying,that you are not crying! Otherwise you should have so much intense desire to appreciate Krishna’s transcendental qualities, and naturally you will feel unlimited spiritual bliss. Hare Krishna.


06-Aug-2020 Śrīdhām MāyāpurIndia

 

I pray to Shri Shri Radha Gopinath, Narshima Dev, Jaagarnath Baladev and Suvdhara Mai, Gaur Nitai, Tulasi Maharani and Prabhupada for your good health. I am taking shelter at your lotus feet and looking forward to taking initiation from you Guru Maharaj.

Guru Maharaj, also please bless me, my seniors, and my family so that everyone of us may progress on our Krishna Consciousness Journey and keep serving Shri Shri Radha Gopinath Ji under your guidance.

Poem:

When I think of your service

To the Jagat Guru

I glimpse the prema

Of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

: "When I think of your devoted service to Lord Krishna (the Jagat Guru), I catch a glimpse of the deep, pure love (prem) of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu." This conveys that the person performing the service reflects the same deep devotional love and dedication that Chaitanya Mahaprabhu exhibited, inspiring others to feel that divine love as well.

Your Aspiring Servant

Sagar Chaurasia

Australia, Sydney, NSW

ISKCON SYDNEY

SRI SRI RADHA GOPINATH TEMPLE

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear beloved Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of your beautifully divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva.

“One cannot go back to Godhead without becoming a slave of the spiritual master.”
— This is said by Śrī Purandara Dāsa from Karnataka:
Guruvina gulāmanāguvatanaka doreyadanna mukuti.

Dear Gurudeva, I don’t know what sukṛti I had done in my previous janmas to have received your mercy. It is actually only and only your mercy.

I have never seen anyone like you anywhere, dear Gurudeva. You are not from this world. It is very evident that you have descended straight from Navadvīpa. Śrīla Prabhupāda said that you are Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s associate.

Even to this day, I wonder how a most fallen sinner and aparādhī like me could have received initiation from such a pure, mahārathi commander-in-chief disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Gurudeva, I love and adore your most beautiful qualities—your extreme tolerance, patience, kṛpā, dayā, indescribable enthusiasm, wit, humour, vast intelligence, foresightedness, talent, poetic skills, and so many more qualities which I can never even fully grasp.

Dear Gurudeva, I love all your most beautiful pastimes. I have many favorites which are etched in my mind and soul. Your extraordinary surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission is exemplary.

Your courage and tenacity when you were attacked in Madrid is like that of a transcendental hero in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s army. Your limitless compassion—to go through both a liver and kidney transplant just so that you could be there for us—is not from this world. Your awesome compassion for all your disciples and even the disciples of your Godbrothers also comes straight from Navadvīpa-dhāma.

Your praṇāma-mantra is so potent because it describes you. I have experienced this. Your JPS App is a source of great bliss—to read all about your beautiful transcendental activities. I feel so blissful to read whatever you have read that day, and to meditate on which verse in your reading might have brought tears of bliss to your divine eyes.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I would like to narrate many of your līlās, but I am keeping it short so that this homage doesn’t become too lengthy.

Today, Śrīdhāma Māyāpur is what it is due to your surrender, sacrifice, and indescribable dedication.

Unlimited devotees are now taking darśana of Their Lordships because of your surrender.

You are still inspiring crores of people all over the world.

Even though I am not qualified to glorify you, I have attempted to—just like a firefly trying to glorify the sun.

I pray that Lord Narasiṁhadeva grants you strength and vigor to fulfill as many of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions as you can.

Praying to remain as a speck of dust at your lotus feet, dear Gurudeva.

Your mercy case,
Śaraṇmukhī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine feet! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

Guru Mahārāja, I had the pleasure of seeing you in Māyāpur last month and listening to your divine lectures on the Lotus rooftop. What a pleasure it was to see you face to face and observe how enthusiastic you are to bless all your devotees despite many constraints. On the day you had long meetings and dialysis, you still gave a class in the evening, which teaches us to have unwavering dedication and commitment to serve the Guru’s instruction at every moment of our life. Despite the pain and hurdles, you keep us motivated and enthusiastic in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I have recently completed the Bhakti-vṛkṣa course, and with your mercy, I am hoping to enroll soon in the Bhakti-śāstrī course under the guidance of Ānandamaya Gopīnātha dāsa Prabhu and Śrīguru Bhakti-devī dāsī Māta jī.

I am struggling a lot to manage my daily sādhana, Guru Mahārāja. I always feel that if I concentrate on one task, I rush through the others, not delivering my duties sincerely and failing to manage time effectively. Please bestow your mercy upon me so that I may fulfill my daily devotional service properly. By your mercy and the guidance of my mentors, I have started teaching children and leading kīrtanas within our Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups and Dāmodara home programs—something I never thought I would do.

By your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, I have tried many new recipes and cuisines for Bhakti-vṛkṣa devotees and for offering Chappan Bhoga. I am constantly learning and experimenting with different ways to serve you, dear Guru Mahārāja, and the Divine Lordships in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Listening to your transcendental lectures has inspired me to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books daily and to correct my behavior and thinking from time to time according to your instructions. I particularly felt your strong presence with me while I was in India, surrounded by my non-devotee relatives who were unhappy and confused about my regulative eating habits. My young children always ensured that I carried a photo of you in my purse wherever I went, and we felt your protection at all times. With your mercy, we were able to escape unfavorable situations and stay strong together as a family, choosing the Kṛṣṇa conscious path and transcending the mundane world.

Guru Mahārāja, thank you for always blessing us and bringing us closer to Kṛṣṇa. My sincere prayers to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your divine protection and well-being.

Your lazy, sheltered disciple,
Śvetā Indiralā

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

Guru Mahārāja, I had the pleasure of seeing you in Māyāpur last month and listening to your divine lectures on the Lotus rooftop. What a joy it was to see you face-to-face and witness your enthusiasm to bless all your devotees despite so many constraints. On a day when you had long meetings and dialysis, you still gave a class in the evening—teaching us what unwavering dedication and commitment to serving the Guru’s instructions looks like at every moment of life. Despite your own pain and challenges, you continue to keep us motivated and enthusiastic in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

By your mercy, I have recently completed the Bhakti-vṛkṣa course and, with your continued blessings, I hope to soon enroll in the Bhakti-śāstrī course under the guidance of Anandamaya Gopīnath dāsa Prabhu and Śrīguru Bhakti-devī dāsī Mātaji.

Guru Mahārāja, I am struggling a lot to manage my daily sādhana. I often feel that when I focus deeply on one task, I end up rushing through others, not delivering my duties sincerely, and I find it difficult to manage my time effectively. Please bestow your mercy upon me so that I may carry out my daily devotional service properly and efficiently.

By your mercy, and the guidance of my mentors, I have started teaching children and singing kīrtanas within our Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups and Dāmodara home programs—services I never thought I would have the courage or ability to do.

With your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, I have also ventured into preparing many new recipes and cuisines for Bhakti-vṛkṣa devotees and Chappan Bhoga offerings. I am constantly learning and experimenting in various areas of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to serve you, dear Guru Mahārāja, and the divine Lordships in newer and more meaningful ways.

Listening to your transcendental lectures has inspired me to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books daily and reflect on my behavior and mindset through the lens of your teachings. I especially felt your strong presence while I was in India, surrounded by non-devotee relatives who were confused and sometimes unhappy with my strict eating habits. During that time, my young children ensured I always had your photo in my purse wherever I went. That photo was our shield, your presence a protective force that gave us strength. With your mercy, we were able to avoid unfavorable situations and remain steady in our Kṛṣṇa conscious path, staying united as a family and transcending mundane distractions.

Guru Mahārāja, thank you for always blessing us and continuously bringing us closer to Kṛṣṇa. My heartfelt prayers are always offered to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your divine protection, health, and well-being.

Your lazy but sheltered disciple,
Shweta Indirala

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

Another opportunity to glorify You on this most auspicious day, and I am very grateful for Your association and blessings.

One more year has passed, and You have faithfully engaged in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Gauraṅga Mahāprabhu.
Your unwavering determination and enthusiasm are truly astonishing and deeply inspiring for all of us.
You are setting the perfect example of an Ācārya—one who teaches by example.

Your evening Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta classes are pure nectar, and You never miss an opportunity to glorify Mahāprabhu.

You wish to distribute mercy to everyone, and because of that, You never like to say NO to invitations—whether it be annaprāśana, akṣarābhyāsana, wedding blessings, blessing visiting devotees, and so much more. This list can go on and on…

I saw recently during the ILS (ISKCON Leadership Sanga) that You were scheduled to give a presentation on congregational development, and that day You had fever, yet despite that, You still came and gave the presentation—just to inspire devotees and bless the leaders who had come from all over the world. Even some of Your personal servants were unaware that You had gone to the ILS!

Your deep attachment to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s and the previous ācāryas' instructions is truly astonishing. There are so many examples, but I would like to highlight just a couple:

  1. Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā
    You are firmly convinced in the words of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, who said that:
    "By performing Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā, the whole world will be benefited."
    Because of this conviction, You enthusiastically encourage all devotees to participate in the parikramā.

    I remember doing this parikramā in 2006, before You suffered the fatal stroke. Walking alongside You, I saw how You personally cared for all the devotees—checking if they needed medicines, ensuring prasādam was suitable, conducting public programs in the evenings, and staying with the devotees in tents.

    One particular memory stands out:
    One night, it rained heavily, and the devotees’ tents were blown away. In the middle of the night, You personally came and helped them.

    Now, almost twenty years later, I had the blessing to participate again. The parikramā has now grown into seven groups, and I decided to join the South Indian group. When I mentioned this to You after completion, You immediately asked about my experience—especially about the prasādam!

    I was amazed to see how the facilities at the camp sites have greatly improved, and now, in almost all places, we have our own dedicated camp sites. This is all due to Your vision and Your deep desire to fulfill the instructions of the previous ācāryas.

  2. Installation of Lord Caitanya’s Lotus Footprints
    Another project You have taken up very seriously is the installation of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus footprints in all the places He visited—fulfilling the desire of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.

    Last year, I had the great fortune of participating in some of these installations in Vraja-bhūmi. This year, You are doing it in South India, and though I longed to be there, my responsibilities did not allow it.

    You are performing this wonderful service so that future generations can remember Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes and receive His unlimited blessings.

    Currently, You are traveling in South India, and as You mentioned in Your class, You are personally visiting the devotees to bless them.

    Your desire to travel all over the world and distribute the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu is very, very strong.

    Recently, when I saw You in Māyāpur, You were asking:
    "What will the weather be like in Perth in April?"
    You also mentioned that You have not visited Australia in nine years and that You are looking forward to seeing the devotees there.

Now, You are embarking on another important project—convincing the GBC and advocating Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instruction to make many ācāryas, so that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s movement can expand unlimitedly and His mercy can reach every corner of the world.

Another important instruction You constantly emphasize is studying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.
You are personally leading by example by studying and completing all the exams—receiving Bhakti-śāstrī, Bhakti-vaibhava, Bhakti-vedānta degrees, all with high distinction.

Thank You for engaging me despite my disqualifications and impurities. You have given me an instruction, and I do not know how to fulfill it, but I have strong faith that Your words will never go in vain.

On this most auspicious day, I fall at Your lotus feet and beg for Your mercy
so that I may become a sincere servant of Yours.

Please, please shower Your mercy upon this lowly servant and grant me the intelligence to develop even a drop of faith and a drop of the determination that You have in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Your insignificant servant,

Sītā Rāma Lakṣmaṇa Dāsa

Please accept my respectful obeisances, dear Guru Maharaj

Please forgive me for any offences committed knowingly or unknowingly dear Guru Maharaj

With hearts full of gratitude, we bow at your lotus feet,

For your kindness, so pure and true.

You teach us to serve, to chant, to pray, Helping us walk the right way.

Always gentle, always bright,
A guide, a shelter, a shining light.
With grateful hearts, we thank you so,
For showing us where Kṛṣṇa’s love flows.

Please bestow your mercy upon us so that we can continue to serve your lotus feet.

Your aspiring disciple,
Bhaktin Sonal Sharma
 

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.

All glories to You, Guru Mahārāja, on this most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am extremely thankful to You, Gurudeva, for arranging my visit to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur and granting me the opportunity to have Your personal darśana for the first time in my life! I had no idea how to come and meet You, except for having a strong desire to see You and receive Your blessings—at least once in this lifetime, Guru Mahārāja.

But You arranged everything through Your dear disciple, His Holiness Bhakti Puruṣottama Swami Mahārāja. During his recent visit to Australia, he mercifully instructed, encouraged, and guided the godfamily to come together as a yātrā from across Australia to visit You at the dhāma, since You are no longer traveling due to advanced age. Everything was wonderfully arranged by Your disciples, and it was a dream come true for me. I used to happily run up to the Lotus Building rooftop every evening just to hear Your vāṇī personally. You fulfilled every desire I had—and even gave me special blessings I had never imagined receiving, Gurudeva.

I offer my heartfelt thanks and prayers for all Your wonderful disciples, without whom this darśana and mercy would not have been possible. I truly did not deserve it, nor was I ready for it, but You reached out to me through Your disciples and made it happen by Your endless compassion.

In my last year’s Vyāsa-pūjā offering, I mentioned ISKCON Bhodhan, a Telugu-speaking community of Your disciples in which many elderly ladies from my own family—my mother, mother-in-law, and three of my aunts—attend online every day and are making real spiritual progress. When I was recently in India at my parents' place, they requested me to preach something in their online class, but at the time I was in a lost state and could not do so. However, once I returned to Sydney, I remembered my promise and decided to fulfill it.

What started as a one-time class transformed—by the mercy of the devotees—into a weekly session where I now share what little I know, like verses from Brahma-saṁhitā, Vaiṣṇava prayers, and bhajanas. The devotees are very appreciative, and they inspire me deeply. There are around 60 elders who attend regularly, and even a 6-month-old baby joins with his grandmother, which moves my heart every time. These moments of service fill me with gratitude and a sense of protection. Thank You, Guru Mahārāja, for encouraging me throughout the past year not to be discouraged in my attempts to preach, and for allowing me to serve You in this small but meaningful way.

While these are just two specific memories I could share, I am immeasurably grateful to You for arranging everything in my life—my connection to Rādhā-Gopīnātha, Gaura-Nitāi, and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy. Though I remain a struggling sādhaka and my sādhana is far from perfect, still You mercifully continue to help and guide me, Gurudeva.

I pray that by Your mercy, I may soon become a disciplined devotee and a worthy disciple. Kindly bless me and my family to progress steadily in our spiritual lives and always remain under the shelter of Kṛṣṇa and Guru.

Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Śrīla Gurudeva kī jaya!

Your spiritual daughter,
Śraddhāvatī Suchitrā devī dāsī (Dīkṣā)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, dear Guru Mahārāja!
Happy Vyāsa-pūjā!!

Guru Mahārāja, on this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt and respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

Your life and example continue to inspire me and countless other devotees in the process of bhakti-yoga. Thank you, Gurudeva, for always instructing us through your daily classes. I look forward to hearing your lectures and having your darśana every day.

I can never fully express how much your association and guidance have meant to me. The impact you’ve had on my life—as well as the lives of countless others—is immeasurable, and I am eternally grateful for your mercy and care.

Your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa’s holy name has always inspired me deeply. From the moment I heard about you and your incredible service, I was in awe of your unwavering determination and selfless surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Whether it was through your travels, your preaching efforts, or your personal sacrifice, you have always shown what it means to be a true servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

This year, we had the incredible blessing of visiting Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma for the first time, and we were overjoyed to receive your personal darśana. The moment we received our chanting beads from you was filled with such deep bliss and spiritual joy—it’s a memory we will cherish forever. It was truly an unforgettable experience for us.

In your association, I’ve come to understand that devotional service is not about ease or comfort—it’s about surrender, faith, and the willingness to serve Kṛṣṇa no matter the circumstances. Your presence has been a constant reminder of these principles, and I am so grateful to have witnessed your example.

I beg for your continued blessings for me, my husband (Rājeśvara Śrīnath dāsa), my son (Devam), and my daughter (Avni). Please help us stay focused on Kṛṣṇa, remain humble in our services, and always strive to follow in your footsteps of dedication and compassion.

May we always remember the lessons you’ve taught us through your life and through your words. May we have the strength to serve Kṛṣṇa with the same passion, humility, and devotion that you have shown throughout your life.

Your spiritual daughter, begging for your mercy,
Śrīpradā Dayāvatī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your Divine Lotus Feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

This year, we were eagerly anticipating your visit to Australia, especially as your tickets had been booked. We were deeply disappointed to miss you. However, we were immensely blessed to have the association of His Holiness Bhakti Puruṣottama Mahārāja. We experienced the same profound bliss as if you had personally come, and it reminded us of the timeless truth spoken in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (4.30.34):

tulayāma lavenāpi
na svargaṁ nāpunar-bhavam
bhagavat-saṅgi-saṅgasya
martyānāṁ kim utāśiṣaḥ

"Even a moment’s association with a pure devotee cannot be compared to being transferred to heavenly planets or even merging into the Brahman effulgence in complete liberation. For living entities who are destined to give up the body and die, association with pure devotees is the highest benediction."

Mahārāja emphasized that rather than waiting for your visits, we should eagerly come to you whenever possible. That instruction was a true awakening for me. We have resolved to make regular efforts to visit you moving forward.

We also had the great fortune of receiving the association of His Grace Śrīvāsa Praṇa Prabhu, your personal assistant. His presence felt like your very own extension. He sweetly shared many of your pastimes and encouraging words, demonstrating once again your constant care and spiritual nourishment for all your disciples.

Guru Mahārāja, your personal example continues to inspire my study of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. Witnessing your steadfast dedication to reading has motivated me to overcome my own hesitations and begin Bhakti-vaibhava study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, under the guidance of His Grace Gaurāṅga Darśana Prabhu. I humbly request your blessings to successfully complete Bhakti-vaibhava, and to continue progressing through Bhakti-vedānta and Sarvabhauma. Your inspiration has opened my eyes to the true depth of this path.

I am also grateful for the mercy of your beloved disciple, His Grace Ghānaśyāma Govinda Dāsa (Meghāśyāma Dāsa, as you affectionately call him), who kindly trained me in performing havana, fulfilling my long-held desire to chant mantras. I consider this a special blessing from you, through him, and I pray to serve the community with the sincerity this sacred task deserves.

We are also engaged in preaching the Bhagavad-gītā to a small group of new devotees, with hopes of expanding this to larger gatherings and diversified programs in the near future.

While studying Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, I was deeply moved by Vṛtrāsura’s prayer:

na nāka-pṛṣṭhaṁ na ca pārameṣṭhyaṁ
na sārva-bhaumaṁ na rasādhipatyam
na yoga-siddhīr apunar-bhavaṁ vā
samañjasa tvā virahayya kāṅkṣe

“O my Lord, source of all opportunities, I do not desire to enjoy in Dhruvaloka, the heavenly planets, or the planet where Lord Brahmā resides, nor do I want to be the supreme ruler of all the earthly or lower planetary systems. I do not desire mastery of mystic powers, nor even liberation—if I must be without Your lotus feet.”

Seeing the intense longing of great devotees for service to Guru and Gaurāṅga, I ask with great humility—may I also aspire to such service?

Guru Mahārāja, I beg your forgiveness for any offenses I have committed at your lotus feet. I sincerely pray for the strength to avoid such offenses in the future. My only desire is to imbibe the humble spirit expressed by our ācāryas:

tāṅdera caraṇa sevi bhakta-sane vāsa
janame janame haya, ei abhilāṣa

“To serve the feet of the devotees and live in the association of devotees—this is my desire, birth after birth.”

Your insignificant servant,
Śrīvāsa Nītāi-gaura Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Gurudev,

Please accept my humble obeisances on the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha for your good health and well-being.

Years ago, on the 1st of January 2007, you graced my house in Sydney, Australia, and blessed my family. At that time, I did not know much about ISKCON or its philosophy, but I still remember that day and feel that my family and I were so fortunate that you placed your lotus feet in my house. However, at that time, I wasn't aware that one day in the future you would kindly accept me as your disciple.  

In 2023, by your unlimited mercy, you accepted me as your disciple, for which I thank you immensely.

After I became your disciple, I feel very motivated and strong in my spiritual views, and the trust and faith I had in Kṛṣṇa has increased. More than ever, I feel committed to serve Prabhupāda’s mission.

In December last year, myself and many of your disciples throughout Australia had the good fortune to come and visit you, and we were blessed by your darśana and to get your personal blessings.

I am always motivated by your determination and dedication to serve and preach, despite your health challenges.

I have fully surrendered unto your lotus feet and promise that I will dedicate myself in propagating and serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Please give me the strength and bless me to become an asset in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Your humble disciple and daughter,
Subhāśrī Rādhārāṇī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet on the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 1.45 states:

guru kṛṣṇa-rūpa hana śāstrera pramāṇe
guru-rūpe kṛṣṇa kṛpā karena bhakta-gaṇe

"According to the verdict of the śāstra, the spiritual master is non-different from Kṛṣṇa. In the form of the guru, Kṛṣṇa bestows His mercy upon the devotees."

Guru Mahārāja, this verse truly comes to life when I think of you. Your mercy and kindness have always guided me, even when I felt lost and undeserving.

Last year, I couldn’t attend your Vyāsa-pūjā in Māyāpur, although my family was there. Due to an urgent matter, I was in Delhi, and it deeply upset me. I felt immense remorse, blaming myself for missing such an important occasion. But you knew my heart’s desire, and in your kindness, you fulfilled it.

When my daughter informed me that you would be personally present at your Vyāsa-pūjā at ISKCON Noida, I was overjoyed to attend. Seeing you in person at that moment was overwhelming—I couldn’t stop my tears. Kṛṣṇa had arranged for me to be with you despite all odds. Even when I felt hopeless about missing the celebration, Kṛṣṇa’s mercy brought me to your lotus feet.

Your life itself is a lesson in dedication and surrender. From Milwaukee to Māyāpur, your journey has been one of unwavering devotion. No physical hardship or obstacle has ever deterred you from your service. I have seen how, despite challenges, you tirelessly continue serving and inspiring devotees. Even when it was difficult to move, you still engaged in service, proving that devotion transcends all limitations.

On Saturdays, through the internet, I have been blessed to hear from you. Even when I was far away, your guidance reached me, keeping me spiritually connected. Your care and affection have always made me feel included, no matter where I was.

You have been like a pillar in my life. Your presence, your instructions, and your encouragement have given me the strength to continue on this path. Even when I have struggled, your words have uplifted me. Just as the sun removes darkness, you have removed my ignorance and shown me the light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

You have given me the greatest giftcakṣu-dāna, the vision to see beyond this material world.

"Cakṣu-dāna dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei."
"My spiritual master opens my darkened eyes and fills my heart with transcendental knowledge. He is my Lord, birth after birth."

Even when I have faced difficulties, I have looked to you and found inspiration. Your commitment, despite physical hardships, has taught me that service should never stop. You always ensure that everyone is cared for and treat all—including your disciples—with utmost humility. You made it possible for me to attend Vyāsa-pūjā by making arrangements for me.

Your words are my only shelter.

"Guru-mukha-padma-vākya, cittete koriyā aikya,
Āra nā korihô mane āśā."

"My only wish is to have my consciousness purified by the words emanating from the lotus mouth of my spiritual master."

Guru Mahārāja, I pray that I may always hold on to your instructions and serve you with sincerity. Your mercy has brought me here, and your guidance continues to shape my life.

On this sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heart at your lotus feet. I love you, Guru Mahārāja, and I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me.

Your humble servant,
Sucitrā Susevikā Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Sydney, Australia

Hare Kṛṣṇa Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa Pūjā, although I am an unqualified and fallen soul, I still wish to express a few words of appreciation for all the mercy you have bestowed upon fallen and conditioned souls like myself.

Guru Mahārāja, I still cherish the memory of our first darśana of you in mid-November 2022 at the Bhubaneswar Airport, when we requested to be accepted as your disciples, and you instantly accepted our request. The very next day, we were initiated and took shelter at your lotus feet. It was totally unplanned, as we were just visiting Puri on our holidays. Your compassion towards fallen souls brings tears to my eyes.

Your commitment to fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda is truly inspiring, and I pray at your lotus feet that I, your most insignificant servant, may also inculcate even a fraction of such commitment. I am a fallen and useless spiritual son, who has not yet developed the desired qualities needed to progress and serve in this glorious movement of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are my only hope for deliverance from the clutches of Māyā.

Despite your health challenges and busy schedule, you always remember your disciples worldwide by giving darśana on Saturdays after Bhāgavatam class. You never miss an opportunity to give the holy names to the conditioned souls—even from the ICU—which is truly incomparable. In the Ādi Purāṇa, Kṛṣṇa said to Arjuna: "My dear Pārtha, one who claims to be My devotee is not so. Only a person who desires to be the devotee of My devotee is actually My devotee." Therefore, in Vaiṣṇavism, one must take shelter of a devotee by accepting him as a spiritual master and render service to him as a representative of the Lord. Please empower me so that I can be your devoted servant.

In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.80.34, it is stated:

nāham ijyā-prajātibhyāṁ
tapasopaśamena vā
tuṣyeyaṁ sarva-bhūtātmā
guru-śuśrūṣayā yathā

Translation:
"I, the Soul of all beings, am not as satisfied by ritual worship, brahminical initiation, penances, or self-discipline as I am by faithful service rendered to one’s spiritual master."

This verse has deeply impacted me, and I intend to apply its wisdom in my devotional life. I will humbly attempt to prioritize service to you, Guru Mahārāja, above all external rituals or austerities. I hope to cultivate the attitude of humbly serving you with full dedication, understanding that it is through your grace and instructions that I can progress on this spiritual path.

Please forgive me for any offenses I may have committed while trying to serve in this wonderful movement. You are the ocean of mercy and compassion. I desire to receive the dust of your lotus feet in every birth I take from this moment onward and serve this movement of Lord Caitanya.

Your fallen and insignificant servant,
Sudha Sindhu Kṛṣṇa Dāsa (dīkṣā)
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

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My Dear Gurudeva,

All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

Gurudeva, you always deliver the mercy of Lord Caitanya to all weak and unfortunate souls. I am the most fallen soul, but you showered me with your mercy on 26 December 2024 by accepting me as your disciple.

You hold a special place in the heart of all spiritually aspiring Bengalis. Importantly, I can find answers to my spiritual queries from your life, writings, teachings, and actions.

Śrīla Prabhupāda made a phenomenal statement in 1970 by saying,
“This young man, Jayapataka Prabhu (at that time), is an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya. He will always be in India, he will preach in India, he will have thousands and thousands of disciples who will be Indians. They will be from Bengal; he will preach in Bengali language.”

Gurudeva, please allow me to progress in my spiritual journey without any hindrance.

Your servant,
Sureśvarī Maṅgalā Devī Dāsī
Canberra, Australia
23 February 2025

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to you and your appearance day.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You are the ocean of mercy for all the fallen souls like us, and you are the only hope for our deliverance. It was only by your mercy that I could visit Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma and take your darśana last month. Moreover, I got an opportunity to offer you a flower and take shelter at your lotus feet.

You have completely changed my life by lighting it up with absolute knowledge and engaging me in the Lord's service.

You are completely unstoppable in distributing the Lord's transcendental message throughout the world. Please bless me so that I may take dīkṣā from you soon and assist you in executing Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission under your guidance.

Your humble sheltered disciple,
Vaibhav Monga

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances!

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

My dear Guru Mahārāja, you are an ocean of mercy. I wonder how merciful you are to fallen souls like me. Your lectures are so nectarean—they bring us closer to Kṛṣṇa and increase our attachment to Him. Padma-vākya emanating from Your Divine Grace is so lively that even children are attracted and involved.

By your causeless mercy, my 9-year-old son, Sāraṅga, hears your Enlightenment Lecture Series and becomes so absorbed. It’s truly mind-blowing how you connect deep philosophy to current world affairs with lively and humorous examples that even children love. In one of your lectures, you compared the swirling of a switched-off airplane accelerating to save lives with accelerating our devotional service to overcome material entanglement. That analogy was so powerful—I’ve used it to explain these truths to many children.

When we visited Śrīdhāma Māyāpur this year and in previous years, your tailored lectures addressed our mental confusions with such clarity. They were truly reassuring, establishing the heart-to-heart relationship between spiritual master and disciple. How fortunate I am! I often wonder how I received this causeless mercy—to have such a glorious spiritual father, who, in spite of having thousands of children, never fails to care for the most feeble and dependent! This reminds me of Śrīla Prabhupāda's response: “I made your good fortune!” I understand now that Your Divine Grace made my good fortune—and extended it to my family through your senior disciples.

In the past, when I heard about topics like rati or prema, I assumed they were only for advanced devotees. They felt far beyond my reach. But in your recent lectures on Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta, I could finally relate. You made it accessible—even for neophytes like me—and I felt real hope and happiness. When you said you want all devotees to achieve prema, my desire to chant nicely grew. With your mercy and blessings, I now believe that even a lowly, useless person like myself can aim for Kṛṣṇa-prema in this very life.

Who else in this world would have saved me? Who else would have accepted and protected me from this blazing forest fire? My most merciful Gurudeva, please forgive me for the unlimited offenses I have committed, knowingly and unknowingly. Please bless me and my family to chant without offenses and achieve Kṛṣṇa-prema in this lifetime. Please bless me to always remain attached to your divine lotus feet and serve you sincerely for your pleasure.

I deeply desire for my son, Sāraṅga, to become your sincere disciple. He is currently trying to chant four rounds—kindly bless him to chant without offenses and become your faithful follower. Please bless my parents, who are now in your shelter, to properly study Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, take initiation soon, and preach and serve Your Divine Grace sincerely. Kindly extend your blessings to my husband, that he may also become a devotee soon.

After hearing the pastime of Caitanya Mahāprabhu rescuing Amogha from your lotus mouth, I desire to become a faithful dog of Your Divine Grace and your sincere servants. I pray that all my family members become your faithful dogs as well, for you are very dear to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to Lord Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu.

Dear Gurudeva, kindly bless me to chant sixteen rounds without offenses, and to be regular in reading, hearing your lectures, and studying for my Bhakti-śāstrī exams.

Your useless daughter,
Vidyāsvarūpiṇī Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances on this auspicious day of your appearance.

All glories to your divine self. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Wishing you a very Happy Vyāsa-pūjā 2025.

Guru Mahārāja, this year I am inspired to write about a few of the many divine qualities you exemplify. Yes Gurudeva, it’s about your patience and tolerance. From the time I saw you, you have been exemplifying those qualities and continue to do so till today.

From memory, I think it was 2007–2008. You were in ISKCON Sydney temple. There was pin-drop silence in the temple hall. For me it was like never before that I had seen a temple so quiet. You came inside with your big daṇḍa and paid obeisances, then everyone offered their respects. You started the kīrtana with big whompers in your own unique style—the whole temple roared in excitement with your kīrtana. And when you finished, you stated that you had two videos to show, and we could choose from one of them. We chose to see the video which showed the places you had travelled. You patiently showed us and explained the places you had travelled and the styles of kīrtana they perform, etc. We had a great experience! Then you started handing out the walnut cookies—big ones. Since we were hungry for your mercy, we had come for seconds, and you noticed that and identified that we were coming for seconds. You made sure we all got our cookies. You would tolerate long queues of people waiting to get your mercy.

You have the tolerance to listen to so many devotees who come to see you from all over the world, wherever you go. Be it in Māyāpur—even till today—day in and day out people always line up to see you, to get blessings, to meet you, even before you go to do dialysis or come to your classes to listen to your lectures. You never fail to ask how we all are doing. If we mention our problems, then you provide a solution and direct us to such and such devotees. More often you would ask us, “Do you have any questions?” Ideally, it should be the other way around, where we come to you with questions and you answer them. But you have always encouraged us to ask.

It didn’t matter whatever the situation was. In 2010, when you were in Sydney, you had a leg infection, and while you were meeting devotees, you had so much pain. But after resting for a while, you would come out, speak to devotees, and address each one of us. You always showed your warmth and affection to all who had come to see you, even those who are not your disciples. You are a true leader who inspires all of us by your example.

  • Be it in visiting temples and taking darśana of Deities wherever you are,

  • In completing your rounds even when you’re sick,

  • In taking care of devotees in whatever situation it might be,

  • In attending important meetings,

  • In scoring in book distribution,

  • In congregational building,

  • In inspiring leaders to build temples all over the world,

  • In writing poems and glorifying devotees,

  • In writing books even when you have to take some rest,

  • In giving lectures to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness,

  • In making sure the devotees are well fed while visiting dhāmas or when they come to visit you,

  • In making sure your disciples follow Bhīṣma-pañcaka or Cāturmāsya,

  • In taking devotees for safaris,

  • In travelling all over the world to show your love and care to all,

  • In resolving conflicts and issues between devotees,

  • In saving money while you travel and while constructing temples,

  • In sharing gifts with people who come to see you or take care of you,

  • In showing you are not the body and you identify yourself as a soul,

  • Being respectful to everyone, even to some challenging people,

  • Being merciful and kind to everyone,

  • Being encouraging to everyone who wants to follow the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness,

  • Being a recipient of devotees’ love and care,

  • Be it in giving up your sleep while on travels,

  • In giving up all your comforts,

  • In empowering souls to be like you and preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

All these things you do, Gurudeva, would need so much patience, tolerance, perseverance, humility, courage, broadmindedness, and compassion. People said you had tripled or quadrupled your meetings, engagements, preaching activities and travels when you were sick. What to speak of the number of surgeries and treatments you are going through.

“Through pain and diseases of the material world your mercy shines through, enlightening the darkness of Kali-yuga.”
Dipti, your spiritual granddaughter

“No matter how many obstacles come, you have always tried to give classes every day.”
Loka, your spiritual granddaughter

“You are the prime example of how a devotee reacts in a spiritual way, even when one has to go through so many physical discomforts.”
Nityānanda-prāṇa dāsa, my husband and disciple of His Holiness Janānanda Gosvāmī Mahārāja

You know Gurudeva, when I went for small surgeries in 2010 and 2013, I was a very fearful person. I used to think of you before the surgery. Not just before surgeries—Gurudeva. Even to read a sentence aloud in public, I remember you. Because when there is someone who has faced so much and survived all odds, it gives us great courage to face life with confidence. You are an Inspirer! An Encourager! A Missionary! A true successor of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Love to have your association, be it in vāṇī or vāpu! Please take enough rest, and we are happy to come and see you in person and witness your achievements in Māyāpur. So, we request you not to worry about visiting Australia now, but when you get better, do come to Sydney first.

Your spiritual daughter,
Vraja Vinodā dāsī
Dīkṣā Disciple
Sydney, Australia

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

On the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we offer our heartfelt prayers to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha, Jagannātha-Baladeva-Subhadrā, Gaura-Nitāi, and the Guru-paramparā to bless you with good health and strength so that you may continue to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Śrīla Gurudeva, you are our greatest inspiration. Through your unwavering faith and devotion, you teach us how to remain strong in Kṛṣṇa consciousness despite any challenges. Your personal example of systematic study of śāstra has inspired me to restart my Bhakti-śāstrī course. I humbly seek your blessings so that I may study deeply and complete Bhakti-śāstrī with sincerity and dedication.

Among your many remarkable contributions to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, the Dāmodara program has been particularly transformative in my spiritual journey. During the 2024 Dāmodara program, what began as a simple offering of lamps turned into a deeply personal learning experience. Lord Dāmodara revealed His pastimes in a way that touched my heart and refined my understanding of service. I realized how the Lord reciprocates personally, guides us at every step, hears and fulfills devotees’ wishes, and teaches us to serve with sincerity rather than mechanically. These lessons have left a lasting impact, and I pray to imbibe them more deeply.

Śrīla Gurudeva, your classes are vibrant and full of wisdom. I try my best to absorb your teachings and apply them, especially in my engagement with young children. It pushes me to read the śāstras more sincerely. For the past 1.5 years, we have been reading Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes with a group of children who are new to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Recently, seeing their growing enthusiasm, we have begun teaching Bhagavad-gītā ślokas as well. About 10 to 12 children regularly attend, and while their curiosity is inspiring, they often ask challenging questions. In those moments, I instinctively turn to your lotus feet, seeking your guidance. I see myself as a mere instrument, while it is truly you who are teaching and preaching to these young minds through me.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I am still trying to understand how to fit more Kṛṣṇa-conscious activities into my daily life. Whenever I observe your routine, it seems as though your day stretches beyond 24 hours—you effortlessly fit in what feels like 48 hours of devotional service! Despite your intense schedule—chanting extra rounds, giving daily classes, attending meetings, maintaining your sādhana, traveling, and guiding your countless spiritual children across the world—you remain fully present in every moment of service.

Meanwhile, I struggle to manage my small family, work, and devotional services. At times, my chanting quality fluctuates, my reading and hearing for the week become minimal, and my enthusiasm wavers. I become inspired by your tireless dedication, yet I find it difficult to maintain consistency.

Śrīla Gurudeva, please bless me so that I may focus more on Kṛṣṇa consciousness and rise above material distractions. Somehow or other, māyā keeps pulling me down, but I pray for your mercy to overcome these struggles and become more steady in my spiritual practices.

Your deep faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava strengthens our own conviction and encourages us to continue on this beautiful path you have shown. We are eternally indebted to your mercy, Śrīla Gurudeva. Your divine presence and protection in our lives are both humbling and inspiring. I pray for your continued blessings as I strive to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and share the glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

With your mercy, Śrīla Gurudeva, we humbly offer at your lotus feet the small services we are able to perform by your blessings:

  • Coordinating altar decorations for festivals at ISKCON Sydney temple.

  • Reading Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes and teaching Bhagavad-gītā ślokas to a group of 10-12 children.

  • Reading Śrīla Prabhupāda-līlāmṛta with Bhakti-vṛkṣa members, helping them appreciate Śrīla Prabhupāda’s struggles and sacrifices in giving us this spiritual treasure.

  • Dressing Lord Dāmodara weekly during the holy month of Kārtika at the temple.

These services bring immense joy, and though obstacles arise, by your mercy, they vanish like mist before the morning sun.

Śrīla Gurudeva, we pray for your blessings upon our family so that we may continue our services humbly, without offenses, and offer all results at your lotus feet.

Jaya Śrīla Gurudeva!

Your servant,
Vṛndāvana Pālinī Devī Dāsī

Initiated on 21/2/2010
Mb: 0414484622 | vrindavanapalini.dd@gmail.com
41 Sharp Ave, Jordan Springs, NSW 2747, Australia, Sydney

Europe
Belgium

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine,
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Thank you for your ongoing determination to push forward the building and opening of the Temple of Vedic Planetarium (TOVP). This was one of Śrīla Prabhupāda's wishes, and you are trying to fulfill them.

To me, you are a great inspiration of determination. I am always thinking about how hard you are working, not only on the TOVP but also to develop the small temples and holy places around ISKCON Māyāpur, and to maintain nice relations with so many devotees throughout the region and indeed the world.

Me and Mandali are praying for your good health so you can finish your mission for Śrīla Prabhupāda, and be there for the opening of the TOVP.

Thank you for your inspiration,

Your servants,
Madhu Gopāla Dāsa and Mandalī Dāsī (ISKCON Rādhādeśa, Belgium)

Bulgaria

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On the day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to tell you that every moment of my life is filled with gratitude to you. By your example and your mercy, I am able to continue to keep the promises made to you, despite the difficulties that come unbidden and disturb my mind.

Thank you for giving me your causeless mercy and showing me the golden path to follow to reach the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

I recite Nṛsiṁha-kavaca for you every morning, praying that on this day many lost souls like me may receive from you the causeless mercy of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya and Śrī Nityānanda.

Your humble servant,
Mantreśvarī Rādhā Devī Dāsī

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

With your divine instructions and heartfelt prayers, you are guiding thousands of devotees to walk firmly on the path back to Śrī Kṛṣṇa! You personally show us how to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda — with unwavering determination and complete surrender.

It is astonishing and deeply inspiring to witness how you continue to overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties, solely for the sake of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and fulfilling his mission. Your example lights the way for us all.

By your mercy and grace, in the year 2024, I had the immense fortune to distribute 3,981 books of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his disciples!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your holy lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this wonderful, auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to express my deep gratitude to you, my dear Guru Mahārāja! Thank you for the wonderful example you’ve been setting for so many years—exemplary determination and fearlessness. It is only because of your causeless mercy that I am able to be engaged in the service of the Lord.

Thank you for being kind, thoughtful, and caring. Thank you for the advice you give me—I truly feel Kṛṣṇa guiding me through you. It is always an inspiration to see your unwavering determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and ISKCON.

I pray that I may always have a taste for chanting the holy names, that I may always remain engaged in devotional service, and that I may have the strength to overcome difficulties on the spiritual path.

I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to constantly protect you.

Your disciple,
Vikramiṇī Devī Dāsī

Finland

Your Holiness Guru Mahārāja,
My respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Divine Grace!

You know this world, You know this age, You know the people of Kali-yuga. You also know the spiritual world, and You know Kṛṣṇa and His opulences. Yet still, You touched my foolish head and bestowed Your mercy upon me.

I can only admire Your greatness and wonder how this is possible. You have Kṛṣṇa’s gift of grace, and You have chosen to use it on this most unqualified candidate.

I know You are more merciful than Kṛṣṇa Himself. You have suffered much for the sake of others. That is why I will keep my principles, and I pray to Kṛṣṇa for Your health and strength—that You may remain with us in full physical vitality.

Today is Your 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, and indeed, Your age is quite advanced. We also know the world’s terrible situation. We do not know when we may be forced to fly to the sky. Thank God we have Kṛṣṇa in our hearts and minds.

With Your great help, we are able to survive. By respecting Your hard work and deep devotion to Your master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, we are shown a shining example of how glorious a devotee of Kṛṣṇa can truly be.

I feel myself so insignificant and helpless.

From Your example, we are always reminded to glorify our master and to constantly chant the great mahā-mantra:

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Your unqualified candidate,
Markku Zuban
Helsinki, Finland

Germany

Dear Jayapatākā Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful and humble obeisances on this auspicious occasion of your Divine Appearance Day.

All glories to the shade of your lotus feet, which protects from the forest fire of this material world. All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda!

My half-sister, who was eleven years older and a professional model, taught me from the start to put the body at the center of attention. My brother and I were even engaged as children's models. Only... that was not at all our nature.

But this engagement combined with my analytical nature—a tendency to observe, scrutinize, and uncover the flaws in things—led me deeper into the entanglement of material matters. I encountered a flow of bad experiences. Yet, fortunate enough to be swept into the flower power youth movement, I, like my brother (who invited me), traveled to India and learned about Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Then you, Guru Mahārāja, brought me happiness and killed my demonic nature. You invested in me with your causeless compassion, accepted my dirty, steel-hard heart, and have slowly softened and cleansed it by your constant teachings.

You have compassionately shown me Lord Caitanya’s mercy and the path of dedicated service.

Now I hope to always keep Kṛṣṇa in mind as I carry out my daily duties. Although I actually have no hope of achieving this ideal on my own, I will continue to perform my sādhana, stumbling, and still stick with it—only by your mercy.

With eternal gratitude,
Please forgive my offenses.

Eternally indebted,
Your aspiring spiritual daughter,
Anuttamā Rādhā Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Hare Kṛṣṇa! My dearest spiritual grandfather—and now my spiritual father—Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful and humble obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja!

O my dear Guru-pitā,

I will never find the right set of words to express my gratitude to Your Holiness for the unlimited mercy you have bestowed upon me. I am not qualified to even dare to glorify your divine personality; however, as the sinful person I am, I will not miss any opportunity to cleanse myself by offering glorification unto Your Holiness.

Every drop of water contributes to the creation of the vast ocean—so fast and immense that it cannot be measured. Along with each drop comes waste, pebbles, and thorns, which only add to the weight of the mighty ocean. Oh Gurudeva, you are that great ocean of mercy—a mercy that cannot be measured either materially or spiritually. You have taken upon yourself the weight of all our offenses (aparādhas) and countless sins, which we ourselves could never be freed from.

The ocean is said to be the most compassionate, as it gives life and shelter to innumerable living entities. In the same way, you have given prāṇa-dāna—life itself—to countless souls. Yet, even the fierce waves of the ocean can destroy everything in their path. But my dear Gurudeva, even the ocean falls short when compared to your compassion and mercy. You do not merely send waves of love—you engulf us in Nitai-kṛpā and Kṛṣṇa-prema. There is only the destruction of material suffering and the birth of eternal happiness.

Oh Pradāna!

I was that lifeless fish, trembling to be saved. You saved me from the mire of this material world, Gurudeva, by accepting me as your disciple. This life is far too short not only to repay you—but even to count the mercy you have showered upon me and my family.

Thank you for being my guide and my best friend—always.

A very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Gurudeva.

My deepest and most sincere prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Bālājī for your swift and complete recovery.

Begging forgiveness countless times for my unlimited aparādhas.

dayā karo ācārya-pāda, jayapatākā svāmī
tomāra caraṇa-sevā mānge
Golokapriyā Gaurāṅgī devī dāsī

Dearest Spiritual Father Guru Maharaj,

Please Accept My Most Respectful Obeisances!
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All Glories to Your Divine Grace!

On this most auspicious occasion of your 75th Vyasa Puja, I would like to express how thankful I am that You have accepted me as Your disciple.  Not only do I not have any good qualities, but I am completely full of anarthas and so am not at all qualified to be Your disciple.  

Guru Maharaj, by Your actions and words, You have always shown the way of how to be a perfect disciple.  In the Ramayan, there is the example of Shabri, who is a perfect disciple.  Shabri, on instruction of her spiritual master Matanga muni, waited for thirteen years for Lord Ram to visit her ashram.  When waiting for Lord Ram, she would daily prepare for Lord Ram’s visit by cleaning her hut and collecting fresh fruits to offer to the Lord.  Her faith and devotion in her Guru’s words were so strong that eventually Lord Ram visited her hut during exile.  Similarly, You are completely dedicated in following the words and instructions of Your Guru Srila Prabhupada.  Even though you are facing great outward physical discomfort to Your body, Your mind is completely focused on serving Srila Prabhupada and Gauranga, by spreading the Holy name to every town and village and building the Temple of Vedic Planetarium.  

I pray to You and to their Lordships Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra that I can get just a fraction of dedication to Your words, that You have for Srila Prabhupada.  I know that this is the only way to get rid of anarthas, but I am so fallen that despite knowing this, sometimes I try to use my own intelligence in various situations, instead of just having faith in You and Gauranga.  From Your life, Guru Maharaj, we can learn that while no matter what situation we are in the material world, we can always focus our mind and intelligence in the service of Krishna.  That is the only way to alleviate the material suffering.

Guru Maharaj, on the auspicious occasion of Your Vyasa Puja, I would also like to beg forgiveness from you for offences I have committed at Your lotus feet.  Earlier this year we asked Your permission to relocate to Saudi Arabia.  And even though you had given Your permission, we decided to not relocate at this time.  One of the reasons we decided to not move was that we feel very connected to the congregating and devotees in Frankfurt, Germany, and we worried that we might not have the same opportunity to serve in a new place with many more restrictions.  I wanted to profusely apologize for taking your time and asking your opinion, and then making a different decision after you gave your thoughts.  Guru Maharaj, even in Your busy schedule You took time to reply to our email.  As Your disciples, we have to be more careful of when we send you email and ask for instructions.  Even though our intention was not to disobey Your orders, we have inadvertently made a decision which we did not ask Your permission for.

I just humbly pray at Your lotus feet that You can forgive this action of mine as a father forgives the act of an undisciplined child, when the child begs for forgiveness.  

I also pray to Lord Nrisingha deva for Your good health as You continue to serve Srila Prabhupada and Gauranga!

Your insiginificant son,
Namarasa Nimai das

Hungary

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances on this auspicious day of Your appearance.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I gratefully thank You for pulling me with Your loving guidance toward Śrīla Prabhupāda and Pañca-tattva. Your lectures, Your bhajanas, Your replies, Your personal teachings—all teach me to understand even more how exclusively important is the shelter of the lotus feet of the guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Nityānanda Prabhu.

When I hear this, I am always very happy about it. You connect every incarnation, every person, with Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu, thus giving me the happy news of the purpose of my life.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I wish to fully attain the shelter of Your lotus feet and realize, through complete purification of my heart, that I am Your part in the eternal service of Śrī-Śrī Pañca-tattva.

Please bless me with this one mercy, for I consider this to be the most excellent ultimate goal.

Your spiritual son,
Caitanya Jagajjīvana dāsa (dīkṣā)
Europe, Hungary, Szolnok

Italy

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear spiritual father, Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my sincere obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you have saved my life and are a constant inspiration to me. Despite the current difficulties I am facing and the suffering I endure, when I see your determination, it inspires me to move forward.

I don’t know if you remember how I came to you, but I always remember that blessing from Śrīla Prabhupāda and the mystical way it all happened so many years ago. I will never abandon you, as I never have. You are the strength, the determination, the joy, and the deep spirituality that waters the devotional flower in my heart.

Śrīla Prabhupāda gave countless blessings to the world—he saved the world and fulfilled the predictions of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. And certainly, one of the greatest blessings given by Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi was you in our lives.

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me for my mistakes and shortcomings, but I have never abandoned you, and I will never abandon you. I beg you not to abandon me, but to let me live under your blessings and instructions. I miss you deeply, because it has been so long since I have met you physically—but at the same time, you are always with me, and you will always remain so. Thank you very much for everything.

May this special day of your divine appearance be a day of great joy and inspiration for all my dear spiritual brothers and sisters.

Guru Mahārāja, thank you very much, and happy Vyāsa-pūjā.

Your little servant,
Adbhuta-Nṛsiṁha Hari dāsa

My dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Your heart and soul, Śrīla Prabhupāda, who has come to deliver all of us.

I can only say that since I first dreamed of you—the night before I met you—I have felt a deep sense of relief and protection accompanying me. I feel very blessed. Thank you for pulling me out of this material world despite myself.

Your heart, mercy, and generosity know no bounds, for your only desire is to please Guru and Gaurāṅga. Just the sight of you is purifying. I often invoke your holy praṇāma-mantra for protection, and it works like magic. Before any preaching program, I meditate on offering flowers at your lotus feet, seeking your blessings.

The service at JP’s eCare has come like a shower of unexpected nectar—a pure dusting of mercy from your sacred feet. Despite my limitations, I am fully aware of my disqualifications, yet I desire to please you. Your vision of caring for devotees is beyond comprehension—a glimpse into the vast ocean of mercy flowing from the guru-paramparā through you.

Your dedication, humility, and boundless tolerance inspire me deeply. Every time I witness these qualities in you, my faith in Kṛṣṇa grows stronger. I pray to become an instrument in your hands. And I pray to Lord Nityānanda that in the innermost chamber of my heart, I may always humbly bow down before my glorious spiritual master and, by his grace, serve him in some small way.

Preaching in Italy continues—both in my local area and through online programs—only by your mercy. A few days ago, I faced difficulties, and the first thing I did was keep your photo by my side. Thank you for always being there for me. I wish to convey to others the joy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness I have learned from you.

My mum is sending her wishes and prayers for your physical health.

May Śrī Pañca-tattva grant us the fortune of your association for many more years. This world needs you, Guru Mahārāja. I pray for your physical health. May my heart become fluid, sweet, and humble in your service.

Your begging and grateful daughter,
Ākarṣiṇī Rādhikā devī dāsī

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

It’s amazing how we can express thoughts and feelings while spending almost the entirety of our relationship in separation. It is proof of the profound particularity of the relationship between guru and disciple.

Luckily, in June 2023, You were visiting Italy, and I was able to serve You, listen to You, and see You. Unfortunately, to my deep regret, I could not have the mercy of having Your personal darśana—to be able to speak to You directly, to receive advice, instructions, and to know Your thoughts on various aspects of life and service.

The days of Your presence flew by in the blink of an eye, caught up in the whirlwind of services that characterizes these moments. A year and a half has already passed since those days, but I still relive them with great emotion.

Everything is moving very fast. I sense big changes in society, and the same goes for our ISKCON—the association founded by our magnanimous benefactor, Śrīla Prabhupāda, of which You are a supporting column.

You are the one who strenuously pursues and implements Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, making His desire come true.

Once, Śrīla Prabhupāda came to me in a dream and said:
“Write to your Guru Mahārāja that He is the one who leads to liberation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda was referring to You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Without respite, indifferent to the innumerable great physical problems, You persevere in preaching, in developing, in welcoming new children to help and lead back to Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Your mercy and love towards the conditioned jīvas have no limits whatsoever.

Here we find, in fact, what is set forth in the sacred scriptures: The Supreme Lord empowers His sincere devotee and makes him capable in various circumstances.

We are extremely fortunate to have your association—even if only virtual—and your instructions.

The only hope for me is to make You at least a little satisfied with my services and my attempts at improvement.

Actually, I am satisfied with my services: I have a large transcendental family to take care of, consisting of numerous divine manifestations. Your disciple and my son, Gora Nāṭa Rāja dāsa, helps me in almost all the various services and is very diligent and dedicated.

Furthermore, the translation service of Your app, JPS App, is continuing well—a service I have been carrying out since its inception in tandem with Lajjā Lakṣmī Mātājī. Serving with her is a source of well-being and tranquility, since we have views and exchanges in harmony.

There are so many things to tell You, dear Guru Mahārāja, but, as they say, “I'm a bit in the balloon”, so I’ll refer You to a private letter.

I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always protect You and keep You healthy, so that You may continue to guide and instruct us.

I am so sorry that I have not been able to write a letter for Your glorious Vyāsa-pūjā even remotely worthy of the name. What I can't give up is spontaneity. Therefore, please forgive this daughter of Yours, who despite everything is sincere and intends to serve You, please You, and remain in the safe shelter of Your lotus feet.

Your spiritual children,
Antaraṅgā-śakti Devī Dāsī
Gaura Nāṭa Rāja Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

Beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Gurudeva, on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we have the opportunity to honor and glorify you.
The śāstras remind us how important it is to glorify the spiritual master.

Guru Mahārāja, we are aware that since you met your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have dedicated everything—your time, words, mind, and body—to his service.
Therefore, you have taught us how important it is to dedicate oneself to the service of the spiritual master.

Over the years, you have taught us by your example—the determination and enthusiasm with which you serve Śrīla Prabhupāda.
You have taught us how important it is to preach, to give Kṛṣṇa consciousness to everyone, and to care for devotees in various health conditions.

However, your presence makes the disciples feel safe and protected by Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
The material energy is always present among us, but your constant presence dissolves this material knot and elevates us beyond it.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, we are always present with you, even from afar.
We offer, together with other godbrothers, nāma-haṭṭa programs in family homes during the year and we intensify the programs during the month of Dāmodara.

We hope to increase these programs in family homes and, therefore, to always serve you in any condition we find ourselves in.
Our only desire is to serve the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

We pray to Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Hanumān-jī for your health and protection.

Your servants,
Aśokanirāi devī dāsī, Gopanandinī devī dāsī, and Dulal Gaurā (son)
(Rome, Italy Yātrā)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My beloved spiritual father,

On this most fortunate day, this unworthy daughter of yours offers you her respects, praises, and prayers.

You truly are my great master.

Thank you for your many teachings. While I am often distracted and busy defending my miserable life, you serve Śrīla Prabhupāda regardless of your health condition. When I hesitate and waver on the path of bhakti, you never falter. You remain steadfast in your devotion above all else.

Thank you for your wonderful presence in my life. It is you whom I must thank for being part of this magnificent spiritual family—with devotees, especially my dear god-sisters, who welcome me despite my many faults, who dispel my weaknesses and sadness, and who accept my small contributions of service. Despite my disability—my serious difficulties in walking, standing, and even seeing—thanks to them, I have the opportunity to help cook for festivals and serve the Deities in various ways. Thanks to them, I am able to send you this letter today.

Recently, I have also enrolled in an online Bhakti-śāstrī course offered by the temple of Villa Vṛndāvana.

I am blessed with the presence of a dear husband, a friend to the devotees, and a daughter whom you yourself have named Harinī. She spreads the holy name and Kṛṣṇa consciousness everywhere, especially in her school, among her classmates and teachers.

Today, more than ever, it is clear that my life depends entirely on your blessings.

Yours always,
Caitanya Māyī Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear and Merciful Spiritual Master, Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī,
Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet!

On this very auspicious day, I would like to thank you again and again for giving me shelter and for setting such an extraordinary example of surrender, perseverance, tolerance, compassion, faith, enthusiasm, strength—and so much more.

You are full of genuine love for every living entity. You always place the welfare of others before your own. You make us feel comfortable, loved, nurtured, and linked together as a spiritual family—a wonderful, nourishing spiritual family. Even from afar, we feel you extremely close.

I sincerely pray not to waste this one-lifetime opportunity to have your shelter and to serve you for the rest of my life. I pray that I may be able to satisfy you.

“I am by nature the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa. But because of my bad fortune, I have been inimical toward Him from time immemorial, and thus I have identified myself with my body and continuously wandered in the cycle of birth and death in the material world, suffering the burning threefold miseries. Now, as a result of some unimaginable good fortune, my spiritual master’s mercy has enabled me to know that I am Kṛṣṇa’s eternal servant, an infinitesimal spiritual being completely apart from the gross and subtle body. And so, by the order of my spiritual master, I have obtained the good fortune of serving his lotus feet and, following in his footsteps, the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Śrīmatī Subhadrā, and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Vrajasundara.”

Your grateful daughter,
Devakī Rūpā devī dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet, along with my humble wishes on the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this sacred day, we remember our spiritual master—His glories, His achievements, and the immense gratitude we feel toward Him for literally saving us from an existence devoid of knowledge—dark and unhappy—and instead granting us the highest joy.

I do not know how to thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your disciple, for giving me shelter, instructions, your darśana, blessings, and knowledge, for blessing my son, and for recommending us to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.

You are our loving refuge for so many reasons—your presence, your incredible example, your enthusiasm, and your immense kindness of heart make you both a loving father and mother to your spiritual children, as well as a master truly qualified in the knowledge and transmission of bhakti.

Thanks to you, I feel serene on my devotional path, protected and spiritually loved. I have the desire to progress and to always offer you homage.

I hope that through the services I am able to perform—through music, through yoga for both adults and children, through preaching programs where either I sing or my son sings, and through those I hope to host at home in this new year—I may continue in the same way: striving to transmit bhakti with joy and share knowledge, so that people no longer suffer unnecessarily.

I wish to establish true peace among brothers and sisters in the world, starting with applying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings to ourselves, so that we may witness what Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda foretold: in every town and village.

Thank you with all my heart for being so close to us, for allowing us to take part in divine pastimes through your mercy. Thank you for your austerities and for everything you constantly give us without ever holding back. I only hope to be able to reciprocate—even in the smallest part—through my service.

With immense gratitude and spiritual affection,

Your aspiring servant and always spiritual daughter,
Ekarādhā Devī Dāsī

Most Beloved Guru Mahārāja,
His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swami,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet, where mercy is felt and the shade of relief from material sufferings is experienced.

Our beloved Guru Mahārāja, we find in you an incredible spiritual reservoir of strength and unwavering determination in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—simply by observing how you are always endeavoring to fulfill all of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires for his mission in Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s service.

You are a fount of transcendental strength, and your resolve overcomes all circumstances in this material world. We, as your children, watch you with increasing conviction—you show us every single day how to navigate life's turbulent circumstances simply by remaining firmly fixed in determination to follow your example.

Guru Mahārāja, I have millions of words, but none of them can truly describe how much I feel protected and safe, even amidst the endless disturbances of material life. I know that if I simply take full shelter of your lotus feet, these difficulties will pass—just as waves come and go.

Guru Mahārāja, as the time of leaving this material world draws closer, it seems that more obstacles appear, and many disturbances arise. Yet, by living one day at a time, not overplanning, and accepting life as it comes, I find it easier to withstand the harshness of material existence. My greatest inspiration comes from watching how you deal with everything—so steadily, so compassionately.

Thank you, dear Guru Mahārāja, for your unlimited mercy upon this fallen, conditioned soul who repeatedly becomes lost in this world of illusion.

I pray humbly and respectfully to remain as a particle of dust at your lotus feet, where I may continue to serve you in some small way—by sharing the knowledge of Kṛṣṇa consciousness with everyone I meet.

Thank you for holding my head above the waves, for giving me shelter in times of great difficulty and stress.

Guru Mahārāja, you have always lifted me above every obstacle in my life. I bow at your lotus feet, the source of all strength for anyone who fully surrenders unto your shelter.

Thank you, millions of times over, for your divine refuge.


Yours at your service,
Your eternal servant,
Līlāvilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Italy

Most Beloved Guru Mahārāja,
His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Svāmī,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet, where Your mercy is tangibly felt and the shade of relief from material sufferings is bestowed.

Our beloved Guru Mahārāja, we witness in you an incredible spiritual reservoir of strength and determination in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, simply by observing how you are always striving to fulfill all of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires in service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

You are a fountain of immense strength, and your determination triumphs over all conditions of this material world. As your spiritual children, we gain deeper conviction each day by watching how you teach us to traverse the difficult and obscured paths of life—simply by staying firmly fixed in our determination to follow your example.

Guru Mahārāja, I have millions of words within me, yet none can truly express the gratitude I feel or describe the security I experience even amidst the endless disturbances that arise in this material existence. I know that by taking full shelter of you, all these things will pass—just as waves rise and fall in the ocean.

As the time approaches to leave this material world, it seems that more and more obstacles arise. Yet, by simply going day by day—without grand plans and by living each moment as it comes—it becomes easier to endure life’s harshness. Still, my true inspiration lies in seeing how you, Guru Mahārāja, so gracefully handle everything.

Thank you, dear Guru Mahārāja, for your unlimited mercy upon this fallen, conditioned soul who is perpetually getting lost in this world of illusion.

I humbly and respectfully pray to remain just a particle of dust at your lotus feet, where I can serve you in any possible way—especially by sharing this transcendental knowledge of Kṛṣṇa consciousness with everyone I meet.

Thank you for always keeping my head above the waves and for giving me shelter during moments of difficulty and distress.

Guru Mahārāja, you have always lifted me above every obstacle in my life. I bow down to your lotus feet, the source of all strength for those who fully surrender unto your divine shelter.

Thank you millions of times over for accepting me in your refuge.

Yours in service,
Your eternal servant,
Līlāvilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Italy, Rome (Dīkṣā disciple)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta svāmin iti nāmine

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you and to your unconditional service to your beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I am happy that once again this year I can offer you my respectful obeisances, as well as my heartfelt gratitude for accepting me as your spiritual daughter through the sacred dīkṣā. The affectionate care you offer each of us is the greatest blessing we could have received in this earthly life.

I pray to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the benefactor of all beings, that He may keep you in good health so that you can continue to illuminate this dark age with your knowledge and example of surrender to Guru and Kṛṣṇa, which transcends the material realm.

I love you dearly and I hope to have your holy association again very soon.

Always your servant,
Mathureśvarī Rāṇī Devī Dāsī

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣṇa!

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this auspicious day of Your appearance, we offer our most respectful obeisances again and again at Your lotus feet, which, for us disciples, are the abode of pure devotional service.

It is hard to know Śrī Kṛṣṇa through karma, jñāna, or yoga; instead, one can know Him by performing devotional service under the instructions of the Guru, who in turn follows the instructions of his Guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and thereby of the entire paramparā.

Your determination to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda's desires is now known throughout all three worlds.

It is evident that the push of material energy, which compels us to repeatedly undergo birth, disease, old age, and death, has no hold on You.

When we enter the material world, we become covered by the twenty-four material elements, which push us through the guṇas to nourish unlimited material desires.

But devotional service to Guru and Kṛṣṇa causes the impassable ocean of material existence to be reduced to the water contained in the hoofprint of a calf.

You are that special soul whom Śrī Kṛṣṇa has sent to us for our purification.

By Your causeless mercy, our lives will not have been a useless incarnation in the cycle of saṁsāra.

Thank You for Your presence, which is a great source of inspiration for us and such an elevated means by which we can present our insignificant devotional service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa. We trust that only through You can we be accepted by Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.

In this last decade, we have been praying more intensely for Your health, hoping to alleviate Your physical suffering.

Your divine presence remains—and will always remain for us—the brightest example of uninterrupted and unconditional devotional service, rarely equaled now or in the future within this material world.

Please always shower Your causeless mercy upon us, thus revealing to us Your innumerable good and holy qualities as both Guru and Father.

Your insignificant servants,
Rāma Gaurāṅga Dāsa and Anusarini Sītā Devī Dāsī

Spain

Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you!

On the auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I would like to express all my gratitude to you. Although words will never be enough, I want to tell you that I will always be grateful to you for teaching us every day with your example to be determined and enthusiastic. To not give up in the face of difficulties and to see each obstacle as an opportunity to become more fixed. Not to judge others and to be compassionate to everyone. To continue with our japa and our vows despite all the unfavorable circumstances around us. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for dedicating each day to helping us become more conscious of Kṛṣṇa and the importance of preaching the movement of Lord Caitanya! With all my love, I wish you a happy Vyāsa-pūjā day!

Who aspires to serve you eternally,
Pushpa Priyā dāsī (first initiation from Bhakti Tīrtha Swami, second initiation from Jayapatāka Swami)

Ukraine

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāriṇam
paramānanda-mādhavaṁ śrī-caitanya-īśvaram
hari oṁ tat sat

Wishing you a very auspicious appearance day.
All glories to my dearest Gurudeva and Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my beloved Śrīla Gurumahārāja,
Please accept my most respectful and humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

I feel very grateful while offering this, and I'm very much fortunate to be under your divine shelter of the lotus feet. I wish to connect soon to this beautiful guru-paramparā and to render unwavering devotional service unto your lotus feet, and to always please you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the guru-paramparā.

On this day, I beg your blessings unto this most insignificant fallen servant of the servant of your lotus feet. Please accept me. I just want that my devotional love toward you may transform, by the churning method, from fresh milk into the sweetest creamy butter—and that I may offer this prema to you and then to Kṛṣṇa by performing devotional service nicely and by pleasing you at every moment of this life, without any offenses or mistakes—which can only be done by your grace and blessings on this fallen servant of your lotus feet.

May your lotus feet always be my object of meditation, so that my mind can be purified and can attain pure loving devotional service in this lifetime. By this, I will become your eternal, insignificant servant.

I cannot glorify you, my dear Gurumahārāja, because your glories cannot be described by an unqualified, fallen soul like me. But I feel extremely fortunate that a fallen soul like me has received the divine lotus feet of the most merciful, compassionate, and purest devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.

I will be eternally grateful and indebted to Śrīla Prabhupāda for giving us his precious jewel—you. Because of him, you are easily accessible to us. We are receiving nectarean classes every day, and even in such a difficult situation, you are giving us your rare association—sādhu-saṅga.

He made everything easily available for us, and now it is our duty to please you and Śrīla Prabhupāda by following all instructions nicely and by not deviating from this path. I seek eternal shelter unto your divine lotus feet. Make me your puppet and guide me as you wish, and engage me in devotional service through all of my senses.

Your eternal, insignificant aspiring servant of the servant of your divine lotus feet,
Ayushi Sharma
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Hare krishna my beloved srila gurumaharaj

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your beautiful lotus feet 

Wishing you a very auspicious 76th appearance day. 

I'm feeling very much bliss to offer this on your most auspicious day of appearance & it's my fortune to be under your divine lotus feet & guidance. 

I want to thank you very much for always reciprocating with me helping me to elevate in my krishna consciousness, no matter what you are always there for everyone of us with your vani & teachings specially the evening class on Sri Chaitanya sikshamrita have been a vital part on my spiritual life, everyday I got the answers for my unsolved questions & I feel very much connected to my bonafide spiritual master, without even asking my doubts, you understands it & in every possible way you solve it, this shows how much compassionate & merciful you are to an insignificant fallen soul like me. 

You fulfill all my unheard prayers & desires  through the dreams & always protects your children like a father, which has proven that you are really an eternal loving spiritual father, in this material world nobody can love me like you do, you care for soul & you are endeavoring for each of us battling everyday with difficult circumstances, suffering the pain but still you are winning every battle it inspires me everyday seeing you so strong & bold in preaching the instructions of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu which gives me strength to follow the footsteps of my spiritual master & to make you proud. All I want is may you remain eternally Gurudeva lifetime after lifetime & may this insignificant one always serves you with great love & attachment towards your divine lotus feet & every moment the love of mine towards your lotus feet keep condensing & can take a form of a sweet butter (Just as milk is churned into pure butter, may my devotional love become the purest form of sweet butter) which can be accepted by you & it can please the butter lover Sri Sri Radha Madhava. 

With all my heart & soul I can serve you. 

May your divine lotus feet forever be the object of my meditation & treasure of my love. May I become qualified to be your eternal servants of the servant of your lotus feet. 

In 2021- 2022 I wrote a manifestation in my dairy that by 2025 I would be officially accepted by you as your spiritual daughter & I want this to come true so, I beg in your lotus feet to please accept this poor fallen, insignificant soul under your divine lotus feet soon srila gurudeva where my soul belongs. 

Without your mercy & shelter this life has no value & meaning. I've unwavering faith & even in the midst of challenging circumstances, when I saw you, my beloved Gurudeva, struggling with your own health, my heart trembled with concern, yet my faith remained unshaken. I knew that through your divine mercy, you would one day accept me as your spiritual daughter. I trusted that no matter the trials, your grace would guide me. In my heart, I felt a sacred assurance that your lotus feet would one day be my refuge, for your compassion is infinite, and your love knows no bounds.

When I first saw you during the Spiritual Safari 2021 my soul experienced a profound sense of peace, bliss, and calmness. It felt that you were meant to be my spiritual master. The connection I felt with you was so pure, divine as if we've been knowing each other since ages & In that moment, I understood that your guidance would lead me on the path of spiritual knowledge which my soul was seeking since a long time. 

I want to be your dedicated disciple so, I beg into your lotus feet to please make me a puppet of your lotus hand & guide me as you want because all these lives stuck in the cycle of repeated birth & death I've been forgotten the real relationship of soul to the Lord Sri krishna & even you my spiritual master, out of your Causeless mercy I've been blessed with this rarest human form of life & now I've realized it's value & now it should be in the proper utilization for its purpose of attaining prema bhakti in this lifetime & to follow each & every instructions of you my spiritual master. 

As srila prabhupada our preeminent shiksha guru mentioned this in one of his poem to the supreme personality of Godhead Sri krishna : "I am just like a puppet in Your hands; You have brought me here, and now You can make me dance as You like."

 

Today on this auspicious day of your appearance day I'm praying you the same because I don't know anything I'm ignorant have been trapped in this material modes & now I surrender unto your divine lotus feet. 

millions & millions times obeisances unto your divine lotus feet I beg & seek your special blessings to please bless me to become your loyal insignificant aspiring servants of the servant of your lotus feet & to dedicatedly follow your every single instructions with all my heart & soul 

I want to complete all the spiritual degrees as you frequently mention of Bhakti Shastri, vaibhava, Vedanata & Sarvabhauma 

In this lifetime & to please you following every single order of yours guru, sastra & to be in the loving association of pure devotees & to never commit offenses such vaishnava aparadh & to be freed from all the unwanted bad anarathas (Anger, greed, lust, pride, ego, material attachments) 

& to serve this beautiful guruparampara with all my heart & soul following Sikshastakam nicely. 

 

All glories to HDG A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, the most magnanimous ISKCON guru parampara 

All glories to Sri Srimad HH Jayapataka Swami Srila Gurumaharaj 

All glories to 76th auspicious appearance day Vyasa puja of our glories spiritual master 

 

Your insignificant eternally aspiring servants of the servant of your divine Lotus feet 

Ayushi Sharma 

From: Ukraine  (Ivano Frankivsk) 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my beloved Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your beautiful lotus feet.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, on your 76th auspicious appearance day!

I am feeling immense bliss in offering this humble submission on your most sacred appearance day. It is my greatest fortune to be under your divine lotus feet and your merciful guidance.

I want to thank you deeply for always reciprocating with me, elevating me in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. No matter the situation, you are always there for each of us through your vāṇī and teachings. Especially your evening classes on Śrī Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta have been vital in my spiritual journey. Every day, I receive answers to my unsolved questions—without even asking, you understand my heart and solve my doubts. This shows how deeply compassionate and merciful you are to an insignificant fallen soul like me.

You fulfill my unheard prayers and desires, even through dreams. You always protect your children like a loving spiritual father. In this material world, no one can love me the way you do—you care for the soul, enduring pain and difficulty, yet continuing your preaching. Your strength and boldness in delivering the instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu inspire me daily to follow in your footsteps and to one day make you proud.

All I desire is that you remain eternally my Gurudeva, lifetime after lifetime. I pray that I may always serve you with great love and unwavering attachment to your divine lotus feet. May my love, moment by moment, condense like fresh churned butter—pure and sweet—offered at your lotus feet, pleasing to you and to the butter-lover Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava.

With all my heart and soul, I desire to serve you.

May your divine lotus feet forever remain the object of my meditation and the treasure of my love. May I become qualified to be your eternal servant of the servant of your lotus feet.

In 2021–2022, I wrote in my diary a manifestation:
"By 2025, I will be officially accepted by you as your spiritual daughter."
Now, I humbly beg at your lotus feet to please accept this poor, fallen, insignificant soul as your daughter—where my soul truly belongs.

Without your mercy and shelter, this life holds no value or meaning.

I have unwavering faith, and even during difficult times, when I witnessed your struggles with health, my heart trembled, yet my faith never broke. I knew, through your divine mercy, that one day you would accept me. That your compassion knows no bounds. That your love would guide me.

When I first saw you during the Spiritual Safari 2021, my soul experienced peace, bliss, and divine connection. It was clear to me that you are my eternal spiritual master, and your guidance would illuminate my path, which my soul had been yearning for.

I want to be your dedicated disciple, so I beg at your lotus feet:
Please make me a puppet in your divine hands. Guide me as you will.
After many lifetimes stuck in saṁsāra, I’ve forgotten my eternal relationship with Śrī Kṛṣṇa and with you, my spiritual master. Out of your causeless mercy, I have been blessed with this rare human birth, and now I realize its value. May it be properly used—for attaining prema-bhakti in this very life, and for following your every instruction, Guru Mahārāja.

As Śrīla Prabhupāda, our preeminent śikṣā-guru, wrote in his poem to Śrī Kṛṣṇa:

"I am just like a puppet in Your hands; You have brought me here, and now You can make me dance as You like."

On this most auspicious day of your appearance, I pray the same.
I know nothing. I am ignorant and trapped in material illusion. Now I surrender unto your divine lotus feet.

Millions and millions of times, I offer my daṇḍavat-praṇāmas unto your divine lotus feet and beg for your special blessings to become your loyal, insignificant, aspiring servant of the servant of your lotus feet.

I aspire to complete all spiritual degrees you frequently mention—Bhakti-śāstrī, Vaiṣṇava Vedānta, Vaibhava, and Sārvabhauma—in this lifetime, and to follow every single instruction of yours, and of guru, sādhus, and śāstra.

I pray to remain in the loving association of pure devotees, to never commit vaiṣṇava-aparādha, to be free from anarthas like anger, lust, pride, greed, ego, and material attachments, and to serve the guru-paramparā with my whole heart and soul, especially by living the Śikṣāṣṭakam prayers in thought, word, and deed.


All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda,
the most magnanimous founder-ācārya of ISKCON.
All glories to Śrī Śrīmad His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to the 76th auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā appearance day of our glorious spiritual master!

United Kingdom

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances, Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories unto your lotus feet.

We are excited to be in your divine presence, Guru Mahārāja. This is a rare and most auspicious opportunity for us. We are always inspired by your example, instructions, and tireless dedication. We are doing our best to continue serving here at Nāma-haṭṭa Nottingham. Please kindly keep us in your prayers and give us the strength to spread the glorious saṅkīrtana movement in Nottingham, UK.

We are conducting weekly Nāma-haṭṭa programs, with at least 50 attendees regularly. We also host weekly online Śrīla Prabhupāda book readings and monthly Morning Program and Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā sessions, which are attended by around 8–10 devotees.

We are engaged in Bhakti-śāstrī studies, and last September we held our first Nottingham Ratha-yātrā, with around 1,500 people in attendance. We are hoping, by your blessings, to hold another Ratha-yātrā on 8th June 2025.

Please kindly bestow your blessings so that we may somehow always hold on to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and remain sincere in our sādhana and services.

All glories to your most auspicious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja.
Thank you kindly.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your servants,
Acyuta Rūpa dāsa and Rāgavallī Devī Dāsī
Your dīkṣā disciples
10/08/2008
Nottingham, UK

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My Dearmost Spiritual Father, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Your auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā!

Guru Mahārāja, please allow me to write this Vyāsa-pūjā offering. I realize I cannot do anything without your mercy. Your mercy is all that I am made of.

yasya sākṣād bhagavati
jñāna-dīpa-prade gurau
martyāsad-dhīḥ śrutaṁ tasya
sarvaṁ kuñjara-śaucavat

"The spiritual master should be considered to be directly the Supreme Lord because he gives transcendental knowledge for enlightenment. Consequently, for one who maintains the material conception that the spiritual master is an ordinary human being, everything is frustrated. His enlightenment and his Vedic studies and knowledge are like the bathing of an elephant."
—Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.16.24

Guru Mahārāja, when we read the scriptures and come across the qualities of a pure devotee or a spiritual master, we can clearly see you in those pages.

Śrīla Prabhupāda mentions in the purport to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.2.45:

"A mahā-bhāgavata, being empowered by the Supreme Lord, Yogeśvara, is endowed with the supernatural power to inspire and give success to the madhyama-adhikārī who follows in his footsteps and to elevate a kaniṣṭha-adhikārī gradually to the intermediate platform. Such devotional power springs automatically from the ocean of mercy found within the heart of a pure devotee. Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura points out that a mahā-bhāgavata has no desire to inflict punishment on the enemies of the Lord. Rather, he engages the madhyama-adhikārīs and kaniṣṭha-adhikārīs in preaching work to purify the polluted mentality of the inimical souls, who are falsely imagining the material world to be separate from Kṛṣṇa."

Guru Mahārāja, I have been inimical to the Supreme Lord from time immemorial. Because of my own past activities, I have been struggling in this world in different bodies. At the time when I had lost all hope in life and had no clue what to do, Your Divine Grace suddenly appeared in my life, picked me up from the darkest ignorance, and gave me shelter at your divine lotus feet. I was struggling with my own life, and Your Divine Grace not only saved me but also used me as an instrument to help many souls come towards Kṛṣṇa.

I am very grateful to you, Guru Mahārāja, for giving me the association of devotees in different parts of the UK and worldwide. I learn a lot from all of them, and they keep me Kṛṣṇa conscious. Please allow us and empower us to assist them in their service to Guru Mahārāja and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Once when Guru Mahārāja visited the temple, I was thinking, I am so bad and dirty, I cannot come in front of Guru Mahārāja. Then suddenly, Your Divine Grace directly came to me, smiled, and asked, "How are you?" I became frozen, but you very kindly blessed me with your daṇḍa, and from that time, you have continuously blessed me and nurtured me in my spiritual life. Please, Guru Mahārāja, always keep me sheltered at your lotus feet. I am as foolish—if not more foolish—than I was on that day. Please let me always think of myself as a fool and act intelligently.

We read in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.5.33 – Purport:

"The expert spiritual master knows well how to engage his disciples’ energy in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, and thus he engages them in such a way that they gradually become free from material contamination."

And in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.19.25 – Purport, Śrīla Prabhupāda says:

"The spiritual master engages the disciple in the Lord’s service according to the disciple’s ability and nature. By carrying out the order of the spiritual master, one becomes gradually purified and makes steady advancement in spiritual life."

Guru Mahārāja, my only prayer is that I always remain Guru Mahārāja-conscious and, with every breath of my life, work toward fulfilling your instructions. Please always use us as your instruments in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please let me do only what you would like me to do at every moment of my life.

Guru Mahārāja, I painfully and helplessly realize that I have no ability to execute the services you entrust me with properly. I daily pray to be a first-class disciple, but I am not even a third-class disciple. I beg you, with all humility, to please empower me to perform these services in a way that pleases you.

Guru Mahārāja, twice you told me, "Don’t lie to your spiritual master." Yet I keep doing the same thing again and again. Please forgive me. Please bless me so that I never lie to anyone—let alone my Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me to always speak honestly, in a way that is both beneficial and pleasing. Let me speak only what is in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, only repeat your words and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s words, and never speculate.

Guru Mahārāja, just as Kaṁsa sent many different demons to Vṛndāvana every day, māyā sends me different tests and trials every moment. I am attacked by various anarthas at every step. Please, Guru Mahārāja, let me remember you and call out for your help, just as the Vrajavāsīs called for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. If I sincerely call out for your help, I am completely convinced that you will protect me from these demons and keep me engaged in your service.

Thank you for coming to this world and continuing to be with us, even when the body does not cooperate. Just by your presence, you give us so many blessings and realizations. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that it is not enough to theoretically accept that we are not this body; we must also live as if we are not this body. Guru Mahārāja, you teach this by your example.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for giving me the association of my godbrothers and godsisters. I am in full awe and reverence for all of them. The way they love and serve you leaves me in wonder. The way many of them serve you is beyond human capacity.

Please empower all of us to become strong, disciplined, and determined servants in Lord Caitanya’s army. Please bless us so that everyone we meet becomes an empowered preacher. Let us be disciplined, self-controlled, and obedient so that we can execute your instructions in a first-class manner.

Guru Mahārāja, I surrender completely unto you. Please forgive my unlimited offenses. Please use me as your instrument in whatever way you desire.

Please let me be my Guru Mahārāja-graha-grahitātmā!

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Amala Mañjarī Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Reading, UK

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Beloved Guru Mahārāja,

On the occasion of your all-auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my obeisances to you again and again. All glories to you, whose determination, enthusiasm, and passion for preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness in all time, place, and circumstance astounds us all. All glories to your divine spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, our ISKCON Founder-Ācārya.

I was recently reflecting on an early memory I have of you, dear Guru Mahārāja. I thought deeply about the first time I met you in 2001 in Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana. I was staying in Nandan Kānana, Chittagong, Bangladesh, having joined our movement a few months prior and was one of 300 Bangladeshi pilgrims on a tīrtha-sthāna tour of India. You had invited me to your quarters after speaking with me at the end of the Bhāgavatam class. Just before climbing the stairs to meet you, I performed parikramā of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s samādhi-maṇḍira. At that time, I clearly heard Śrīla Prabhupāda’s voice: His Divine Grace said, “Tonight you will meet your spiritual master.” I was very encouraged by this message, having been in the association of your disciples already. On your suggestion I attended the Māyāpur Festival in 2002; this time proved to be extremely important in my development in and commitment to the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement.

What began then was a deep and loving relationship with the Holy Dhāma. Since leaving Śrī Dhāma Māyāpur in 2008 to live in the United Kingdom and then reviving my attraction for the Dhāma since 2016 with regular visits, I have become more aware of how your taste for spreading the glories of Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma has shaped my desires to serve there. I will be 50 years old at the end of this month, and the acute need to reside permanently in the Dhāma is like a blazing fire in my heart. I frequently listen to a bhajana composed by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura (sung by my favourite kīrtanīyā, Śrīpāda Subhadra dāsa Brahmacārī, a senior disciple of Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti Cāru Swāmī) called Kabe Gaura-vāṇī. The final stanza of this powerful song gives rise to steadfast devotion to the Dhāma:

gauḍa-vraja-jane, bheda nā dekhibo,
hoibo vraja-vāsī
dhāmera svarūpa, sphuribe nayane,
hoibo rādhāra dāsī

I beg at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, that you make my determination firm and my resolve pure when it comes to finding my place again in Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma. For the past year, I have been associated with a small centre in Koladvīpa-dhāma established by Subhadra Prabhu and managed by local devotees. Most beautiful Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaurasundara preside there, and Their service is most sublime. This place, these devotees, and Their service have become so very important to me.

Will you kindly bless this project and imbue the residents (including this aspiring dhāma-vāsī) with your preaching spirit? Subhadra Prabhu kindly outlined three specific services for me to render:

  1. Perform saṅkīrtana

  2. Study our sacred scriptures

  3. Serve the Vaiṣṇavas

Such straightforward and simple instructions—more than enough for me to be completely happy and satisfied eternally. Please, Guru Mahārāja, set our hearts ablaze with a spirit of cooperation, service, and surrender to Śrī Caitanya’s most important mission.

Your spiritual daughter,
Amṛta Gopāl dāsī
East Sussex, United Kingdom / ISKCON Hematpur

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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


Beloved Guru Mahārāja,

On the occasion of your all-auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my obeisances to you again and again.

All glories to you, whose determination, enthusiasm, and passion for preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness in all times, places, and circumstances astound us all.
All glories to your divine spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, our ISKCON Founder-Ācārya.

I was recently reflecting on an early memory I have of you, dear Guru Mahārāja. I thought deeply about the first time I met you in 2001 in Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana. At that time, I was staying in Nandan Kānana, Chittagong, Bangladesh, having joined our movement a few months prior, and I was one of 300 Bangladeshi pilgrims on a tīrtha-sthāna tour of India. You had invited me to your quarters after speaking with me at the end of the Bhāgavatam class. Just before climbing the stairs to meet you, I performed parikramā of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s samādhi-maṇḍira.

At that moment, I distinctly heard Śrīla Prabhupāda’s voice. His Divine Grace said:

"Tonight you will meet your spiritual master."

I was very encouraged by this message, having already been in the association of your disciples. On your suggestion, I attended the Māyāpur Festival in 2002, which proved to be extremely important in my development and commitment to the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement.

What began then was a deep and loving relationship with the Holy Dhāma. Since leaving Śrī Dhāma Māyāpur in 2008 to live in the United Kingdom—and then reviving my attraction for the Dhāma since 2016 with regular visits—I have become more aware of how your taste for spreading the glories of Śrī Navadvīpa Dhāma has shaped my own desires to serve there.

I will be 50 years old at the end of this month, and the acute need to reside permanently in the Dhāma is like a blazing fire in my heart. I frequently listen to a bhajana composed by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura (sung by my favorite kīrtanīya, Śrīpāda Subhadrā Dāsa Brahmacārī, a senior disciple of Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti Cāru Swami), called "Kabe Gaura-Vāṇī". The final stanza of this powerful song gives rise to steadfast devotion to the Dhāma:

gauḍa-vraja-jane, bheda nā dekhibo,
hoibo vraja-vāsī
dhāmera svarūpa, sphuribe nayane,
hoibo rādhāra dāsī

I beg at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, that you make my determination firm and my resolve pure when it comes to finding my place again in Śrī Navadvīpa Dhāma.

For the past year, I have been associated with a small center in Koladvīpa Dhāma, established by Subhadrā Prabhu and managed by local devotees. Most beautiful Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaurasundara preside there, and Their service is most sublime. This place, these devotees, and Their service have become so very important to me.

Will you kindly bless this project and imbue the residents (including this aspiring Dhāma-vāsī) with your preaching spirit?

Subhadrā Prabhu kindly outlined three specific services for me to render:

  1. Perform saṅkīrtana

  2. Study our sacred scriptures

  3. Serve the Vaiṣṇavas

Such straightforward and simple instructions—more than enough for me to be completely happy and satisfied eternally.

Please, Guru Mahārāja, set our hearts ablaze with a spirit of cooperation, service, and surrender to Śrī Caitanya’s most important mission.

Your spiritual daughter,

Amṛta Gopālī Devī Dāsī
East Sussex, United Kingdom

Dearest beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine grace, dearest spiritual father.
All glories to your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Ceremony!

Beloved spiritual father, firstly I would like to express my deepest heartfelt gratitude and my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet for your unlimited mercy, compassion, and tolerance towards insignificant, unqualified, conditioned souls like me. I am eternally indebted to you for accepting me as your spiritual daughter and for always being there with me.

Dear spiritual father, I pray to the Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Jagannātha, Śrī Baladeva, and Śrī Subhadrā Mahārāṇī to bestow upon you immense strength, a very long and healthy life so that you may continue to shower your mercy on many more conditioned souls.

Dear Gurudeva, thank you so much for all your tolerance and patience towards a conditioned soul like me. It was only by your causeless mercy that, last year, for the very first time, we were able to attend the Vṛndāvana Safari and receive the association of exalted Vaiṣṇavas. Witnessing the lotus feet installation ceremony of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma was also possible only by your causeless mercy. You also gave us the opportunity to attend your Vyāsa-pūjā for the very first time. Though you were not physically present, you ensured that—through your inspiring messages and vāṇī—your presence was felt everywhere.

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, your determination and dedication in serving the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda and all the previous ācāryas can be witnessed in the numerous projects you have undertaken, trying to fulfill each one of them for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas.

Your divine grace has always been inspiring me, teaching each one of us through your own example the importance of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, studying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and pursuing various spiritual degrees such as Bhakti-śāstrī, Bhakti-vaibhava, Bhakti-vedānta, etc.

Beloved Gurudeva, these days on the JPS App, you have been sharing a daily short reflection from your reading of Caitanya-caritāmṛta, exemplifying your attachment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, no matter the circumstance. I seek your blessings so that I too may receive even a tiny drop of your mercy, enabling me to continue reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books under all circumstances.

All your activities always show your unlimited compassion toward fallen, conditioned souls like me. Through every act, you demonstrate, dear Śrīla Gurudeva, that we must continue our sādhana despite the adverse conditions of material life.

It is only by your causeless mercy that I am able to render some service for the pleasure of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Londonīśvara at the ISKCON London Soho Temple, and I beg at your divine lotus feet, dear Gurudeva, kindly engage my mind, body, words, and actions in service to the Deities.

I beg your mercy, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, as myself and Rāsarāja Nṛsiṁha Prabhu would like to receive second initiation from you this year, so that you may engage us as tiny instruments in serving the Deities—both in the temple and at home.

Last year, by your blessings, we were able to shift to a new area and home. I was unable to do much service during book distribution due to my ill health during the move, but only by your blessings, I am in recovery and looking forward to resuming my services of facilitating kids' classes and the newly started teens' class. The desire to offer an adult Bhakti-vṛkṣa remains, beloved spiritual father. Myself and Rāsarāja Nṛsiṁha Prabhu are striving, but due to certain challenges and shortcomings in both of us, we are unable to encourage new people. I am begging at your lotus feet—kindly guide us, dear spiritual father, so that we may assist in spreading the glories of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and bring new souls to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and begin something in this new area.

On this most auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Ceremony of your divine grace, I beg forgiveness at the dust of your lotus feet, Gurudeva. Kindly forgive me for any mistakes or offenses I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Please keep this most insignificant and useless spiritual daughter as a speck of dust at your lotus feet eternally.

Requesting your mercy and blessings for Devikā and Diśikā, your spiritual granddaughters, so that they always remain in the association of devotees, stay in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, and serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Devikā and Diśikā both distribute Kṛṣṇa-prasādam in the form of cookies or cupcakes to their school friends. They also participate in door-to-door book distribution during Śrīla Prabhupāda’s book marathon and help us in home services as well.

Kindly bestow your causeless mercy on this unqualified spiritual daughter and our family, so that we may develop stronger attachment to your divine grace and eternally serve you.

Your most insignificant, unqualified spiritual daughter,
Anurādhā Acyutapriyā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
East London – United Kingdom

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your health and the strength to continue fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s divine mission.

There are no words sufficient to glorify your vast achievements, but one aspect that continuously inspires me is your unwavering surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda. Through your life, you embody the profound truth that we are not this body, but the eternal spirit soul. You are living proof of that reality.

I am always in awe of your boundless energy and unyielding determination in preaching. Your innovative use of technology in Kṛṣṇa’s service and your extraordinary ability to inspire devotees across the world never cease to amaze me. Your deep compassion and tireless dedication to your disciples—always making time for us amidst immense responsibilities—often leaves me wondering how such selfless service is even humanly possible.

Even after 15 years of knowing your Divine Grace, I remain as inspired as ever by your example.

This year marks a decade since you mercifully granted me my first initiation in 2014, in Birmingham, UK. Over these years, through your encouragement and that of your disciples, I have been able to offer a small portion of my time, energy, and resources in service to the Lordships. I humbly pray for your continued blessings so that I may remain engaged in devotional service and strengthen my sādhana to contribute more meaningfully to this movement.

I was especially moved by your response in a recent Q&A session when someone asked,
“When can we worship the Deities?”
And you replied,

“The moment you wake up in the morning.”

Despite the many physical challenges you endure, you create an atmosphere so spiritually uplifting and personal that every disciple feels your approachability, warmth, and care—no matter what difficulties they may be facing.

On this auspicious day, I sincerely beg for your blessings—
That I may follow in your footsteps,
Engage in devotional service for the pleasure of Guru and Gaurāṅga,
And remain untouched by the modes of material nature.

The words “thank you” are far too small to express the depth of my gratitude for everything you have given me and continue to give. I am forever indebted to your mercy for helping me rise above the clutches of Māyā, and for guiding me steadily on the path of devotion.

Your humble servant,
Bṛhat Gaurahari Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.


Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

I do not know my own fortune to have You as my spiritual father, and I am forever grateful to have the privilege of being in Your service. You are an inspiration to the entire world.

Your unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda astounds me, and Your dedication to bringing fallen souls back to Kṛṣṇa is beyond what my tiny intelligence can comprehend. How dear You must be to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa!

I can only pray that one day, I may please You with whatever little service I am able to offer—though it will always pale in comparison to the extraordinary feats You continuously accomplish.

Each day, I am bewildered by what You are able to achieve. You are living proof that there is no obstacle too great to prevent one from serving the Lord.

We are trying to bring as many souls to Your lotus feet as possible through Bhakti-vṛkṣa.


Your Shelter and Guidance

Thank You for Your spiritual shelter. You are always there when I call out to You, and in those moments, I am brought to tears.

You are always responding, guiding, and helping.

I lack the words to fully express my gratitude, and I do not have the realization to adequately thank You for what You have done for me.


Prayers and Humble Requests

I pray to always be kept in Your service and to chant attentive japa.

I seek Your blessings that my wife, Nefelli, and I may always remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I also pray that all the devotees in the Reading congregation may attain the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa.


Your Fallen Spiritual Son,

Ekaleśvara Caitanya Dāsa
(Harīnāma Initiated)

 

Dearest Guru-deva,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru-deva, and all glories to your auspicious appearance day.

On the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we humbly offer our heartfelt prayers to Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī, Śrī Śrī Narasiṁha-deva, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā Mahārāṇī, beseeching Them to protect and strengthen our beloved Guru Mahārāja from all illness.

Currently, we are serving in Nottingham, where we conduct a weekly Nāma-haṭṭa program, children’s programs, Food for Life distribution, and outreach initiatives. As part of our outreach, we visit people's homes to engage them in kīrtana and Kṛṣṇa-kathā.

Last year, my wife, Geethāñjalī Janavā-devī dāsī, and I enrolled in the Bhakti-śāstrī course organized by Viśāl Gaurāṅga Prabhu through the Māyāpur Institute, which we will complete in two months. These sessions have been incredibly enriching, and we are grateful for your encouragement, Guru Mahārāja.

We regularly visit ISKCON Leicester, ISKCON Stoke-on-Trent, and occasionally Bhaktivedānta Manor and Soho Street Temple in London, especially during festivals. Whenever possible, I attend your Caitanya-līlā classes, which are always spiritually uplifting.

For the past few years, I have been daily reciting the Nṛsiṁha-kavaca, the 108 names of Lord Narasiṁha-deva, and the Ugraṁ vīram prayers for your health, Guru Mahārāja. Additionally, I circumambulate Tulasī Mahārāṇī four extra times and chant two extra rounds daily for your well-being. My wife also follows these practices whenever she is not working, although her long shifts sometimes prevent regularity.

By your divine blessings, we successfully organized Nottingham’s first-ever Ratha-yātrā last year. Expecting around 400 attendees, we were overwhelmed when more than 1,400 devotees participated, receiving the mercy of Lord Jagannātha and honoring prasādam. This year, by your grace, we have secured June 8th for the Ratha-yātrā again. Kindly bless us so that we may organize it successfully and glorify the Lord on an even greater scale.

We continue to pray fervently to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi for our beloved Guru-deva’s long life and good health.
We are begging Gaura-Nitāi to bless our Guru-deva with a very long life.

Your most insignificant servants,
Gāṇaśraya Nitāi dāsa Ācārya & Gītāñjalī Jāhnavā-devī dāsī
Nottingham, England

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.

Time and time again this unworthy soul needs the reminder that I am only made of mercy that You kindly bestow upon me.

Nothing is to my credit. Nothing is truly my endeavour. Nothing is a result of my endeavours, for everything that I am able to attempt or perform is only due to Your kind mercy on me.

I have read in scriptures that devotees in Kṛṣṇa consciousness are kṛpā-siddhas—speaking for myself, I often need the reminder that I can attain inner fulfilment and perfect my life only by Your causeless mercy, and not by my own sādhana or by my efforts/endeavours in life.

guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja

Only by receiving the mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa will the seed of the devotional creeper grow.

Guru Mahārāja, because You so strongly carry the love, blessings, and instructions of Your spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda, in Your mind, heart, and soul—as Your very life—I know that Your mercy encompasses the mercy of the entire guru-paramparā as well as the Supreme Lord.

yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo
yasyāprasādān na gatiḥ kuto ‘pi

By the satisfaction of the spiritual master, the Supreme Personality of Godhead becomes satisfied. And without satisfying the spiritual master, there is no chance of being promoted to the plane of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Just as a baby is connected to the mother via an umbilical cord, similarly, I know that we are all connected to You, despite the physical distance, via an invisible umbilical cord from which Your merciful reciprocation flows. And it is this invisible umbilical cord that gives us connection to the guru-paramparā and our reconnection to the Supreme Divine Couple, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda. I cannot even begin to understand how fortunate I am to be at the receiving end of Your kind mercy.

Thank You, dear Guru Mahārāja, for Your exemplary nature and attitude that we can always look up to. Thank You for always encouraging Your disciples to also assist You in fulfilling the instructions given to You by Śrīla Prabhupāda.

My contribution in this regard is smaller than the squirrel’s contribution in assisting Hanumān, servant of Lord Rāma, to build a bridge to Laṅkā. Yet I know that You value each and every devotee’s small attempts, and it's the efforts, not the results, that matter.

On this glorious occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly beg to always remember that I am a mere instrument, and it is only by Your mercy that I can feel fulfilled!

Your unworthy servant pleading for Your mercy,
Gauraprema Gāyatrī dāsī

our love for us is like the morning sun.
When we see it, our hearts melt and run
toward the day—for Śrīla Prabhupāda's book distribution.
Even two books daily remind us of our duty to serve You.

Rain or shine, our bags carry books
to please Your mission.

Your humble servant-daughter (dīkṣā),
Govindagopī Dāsī
UK / MK, Bhakti-vṛkṣa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Please accept my koti-koti praṇāmas to my dear beloved Guru Mahārāja.

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Guru Mahārāja.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we are deeply grateful for your causeless mercy. Through your instructions, we have found shelter on the path of bhakti. Your unwavering dedication to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness inspires us to serve with sincerity and determination.

We mostly join your online classes. We love the way you explain Gaurāṅga-līlā—it’s so amazing. You go deep into the philosophy and convey its essence in a way that we can implement it in our daily lives. Whenever you give an instruction, you always motivate us to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and share them with others. You constantly convey the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in both villages and towns.

Your vision and contribution toward making Śrīdhāma Māyāpur a global place of worship reflects your deep dedication and love for both the devotee and non-devotee communities.

Guru Mahārāja, we are in deep admiration of your vision behind Bhakti-vṛkṣa. The modules are so thoughtfully designed and are truly helping to spread the message of devotional service. Thank you so much—there is so much to learn from these modules.

We were especially inspired when we heard your lecture about how you read Bhagavad-gītā eleven times on the instruction of Śrīla Prabhupāda. We also aspire to do the same—to read, assimilate, and apply it in our lives and help others benefit too.

Your kindness and compassion constantly remind us of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mood of selfless service. We pray for the strength to follow your instructions and assist in your divine mission. Please bless us so that we may always remain engaged in the service of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

You are always attached to the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please bless us so we may also remain always attached to your lotus feet, as this is the highest perfection—for by your mercy, even the most unqualified can be purified.

One more thing we always notice is the deep love you have for all your godbrothers and godsisters. Your dealings are filled with humility and mutual respect, and this teaches us the true essence of Vaiṣṇava etiquette.

We love your Caitanya-caritāmṛta classes and always desire to hear about Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda from your lotus mouth. We also treasure your older videos.

O Gurudeva! Please give us just a drop of your mercy. We are more insignificant than a blade of grass and have no strength to tolerate worldly tribulations. Kindly bless us with the strength to endure all difficulties and free us from all desires for personal honor.

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.
Jaya Gurudeva! Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your insignificant servants,
Gunarāja Nitāi Dāsa
Īśvarī Haripāda Devī Dāsī – wife
Siddhartha Raya – son

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, my dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

O Patita-pāvana Guru Mahārāja, you are supremely merciful. This fallen servant of yours often gets defeated by māyā, but by your kindness and compassion, I receive new hope every day. Just seeing you fills my heart with enthusiasm and courage.

Guru Mahārāja, you are unwavering in upholding the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I beg for your blessings so that my life may also be fully dedicated to serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Gaur-Nitāi, under your guidance.

Your love for the devotees, your affection for your Godbrothers, and your tireless service inspire us beyond words. Your life is the embodiment of devotion, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for showering your boundless mercy upon a fallen soul like me.

Your servant,
Hardik Bundheliya (sheltered disciple)
London

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, ISKCON’s Founder-Ācārya!
All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your 2025 Vyāsa-pūjā celebration!

Guru Mahārāja, your activities exemplify the Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam verses left by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Gaurāṅga:

Glory to the Śrī Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana,
Congregational chanting of the Lord’s holy names,
which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years
and extinguishes the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death.
That saṅkīrtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large,
because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon.
It is the life of all transcendental knowledge.
It increases the ocean of transcendental bliss,
and it enables us to fully taste the nectar for which we are always anxious.

Guru Mahārāja, by your association, you are cleansing the hearts of conditioned souls like myself—removing years of accumulated dust and extinguishing the fire of material life. You are tirelessly spreading this saṅkīrtana movement to the conditioned souls worldwide, so that there is no place left untouched by the mercy of Nitāi-Gaura.

You increase the bliss of all devotees through your enthusiasm and inspire within us the desire for more of this nectar—more devotional service, in both quantity and quality.

Reflections from Your Monthly Messages

In your Padmanābha Māsa message (19 September 2024 – 17 October 2024), you wrote:

“I have been reflecting on the different instructions that Śrīla Prabhupāda gave me. One of them is to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness unlimitedly across the globe... Each disciple should consider how they can spread this Kṛṣṇa consciousness, even to one person or more in a day or every month or every year... This is an unlimited order, and I need unlimited secretaries to fulfil it.”

Guru Mahārāja, I am meditating on this instruction and will try my best to assist in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You further explained your speech therapy and physical challenges, and how, amidst all this, you continue chanting and serving. You even mentioned that you chanted 846 rounds in one month—this is truly astonishing.

In your Kārtika Māsa message, you reminded us:

“Lord Caitanya gave love of Kṛṣṇa, which is normally not easily achieved... Please don’t miss the chance! Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa! Follow Lord Caitanya! Get mercy!”

Guru Mahārāja, you have explained that all potencies of Kṛṣṇa are present in His holy names. Despite health challenges that would crush an ordinary man, you never stop chanting. You show us that this time in history is a special offer to go back to Godhead at the end of this lifetime.

As Śrīla Prabhupāda once said:

“Keep your health very nice. Live for as many years as possible and be Kṛṣṇa conscious. Then next life you go back to home, back to Godhead, permanent life.”
(Śrīla Prabhupāda, Conversation—May 22nd, Vṛndāvana, India)

You embody this vision with your life. One of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disciples, Pūrvācārya Mahārāja, once told me that it ordinarily takes tens of thousands of lifetimes to go back to Godhead—but through your mercy, this path is shortened.

The material world now is so hostile to spiritual life—wars, unstable governments, insecure jobs, families torn by distraction and distress. And yet, you show that chanting the holy names of Kṛṣṇa is the only solution. You are our ācārya, showing by example that all obstacles can be overcome through sincere chanting.

“Where there is a will, there is a way.”
You exemplify this truth with your relentless devotional service.

In another part of your Padmanābha Māsa message, you stated:

“This is a great opportunity to preach... Everything exists within the body of Kṛṣṇa... and He desires a personal relationship with each person... To please and serve Lord Kṛṣṇa is the highest goal of human life.”

And again, you teach:

“One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street... In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly.”

Guru Mahārāja, the first time I saw you was at a festival in France in 1985. Your natural humility was striking. You reminded me of the early videos of Śrīla Prabhupāda—the bliss was in service, not social prestige. In every interaction I have had with you, you’ve treated me with affection, like a dear family member. Such contrast with the coldness of the material world!

You once told me personally:
“Renunciation should be done with enthusiasm and determination.”

You embody this so deeply.

“O Almighty Lord, I have no desire to accumulate wealth,
nor do I desire beautiful women, nor do I want any number of followers.
I only want Your causeless devotional service, birth after birth.”

Guru Mahārāja, nothing can stop your preaching of Gaurāṅga’s message. Not illness, not obstacles—because your only desire is to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are living testimony that:

yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo
yasyāprasādān na gatiḥ kuto 'pi
By the mercy of the spiritual master one is blessed by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa; without the mercy of the spiritual master, one cannot make any progress.

Guru Mahārāja, I feel that through your instructions, I have made progress. I am sincerely working on anartha-nivṛtti—trying to reduce tamas and rajas, and increase sattva. I pray to report greater advancement at your 2026 Vyāsa-pūjā.

“O son of Mahārāja Nanda [Kṛṣṇa], I am Your eternal servitor,
yet somehow or other I have fallen into the ocean of birth and death.
Please pick me up from this ocean of death
and place me as one of the atoms at Your lotus feet.”

Dear Guru Mahārāja, your dedication to Kṛṣṇa’s service—in all forms, festivals, temples—is etched into our hearts. Your love and care uplift your disciples even when we are weak. Your service to us is inconceivable. You suffer for us, yet remain blissful. You want us to experience that bliss too.

With folded hands,
Trying to be a better and better disciple,
Jaitra dāsa
UK – London
Rādhā-London Īśvara Mandir
10 Soho Street, London

My dear spiritual father, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

This very insignificant disciple of yours is taking this opportunity to offer you homage. On a very fortunate day in my life, I offered myself to you, saying, “I am yours, Gurudeva,” and you said, “I accept you.” During the ISKCON TODU Inauguration Ceremony, you gave me initiation. I was not worthy of it, yet you accepted this conditioned soul as your disciple. I am very blessed that I have been initiated by you. There is nothing greater than this day that I can count in my life.

It is our great fortune that the spiritual strength bestowed by Lord Balarāma is manifested in you in fullness. We can recall your firm determination to preach the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, your absolute conviction in the spiritual truth, and your unflagging determination to push forward this ISKCON movement against all odds. Your strength gave us our strength. In your presence, there was no fear, no question, and no hesitation.

Dear Gurudeva, you always inspire me through the messages you share regarding your day-to-day sādhana, classes, services, your contributions to so many initiatives at Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma, and your immense love for studying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

All glories to your Vyāsa-pūjā day! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to my dearest Gurudeva!

I have no qualifications to speak words of your glorification. Gurudeva, you are an ocean of mercy. You have accepted this fallen soul as your disciple. Gurudeva, you inspire me and motivate me through your personal behavior, words, and actions. It is very easy to say big, big words, but I know who I am—an unworthy person. But yes, I am sure you will save me.

Dear Gurudeva, I pray to the Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, and Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Māiyā to bestow upon you immense strength and a very long and healthy life so that you may shower your mercy on many more conditioned souls.

Dear Gurudeva, please bless me and my family that we may be able to offer service and preach with the required enthusiasm and assertiveness by your mercy.

Your insignificant servant,
Kalāvatī Viśākhā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)

Dear Kali-yuga Nārada, Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swami Gurudeva, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Wish you a very happy and blissful Kṛṣṇa conscious appearance day! We pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava to shower Their blessings upon you for a happy and healthy eternal Kṛṣṇa conscious life.

By your and Śrīla Prabhupāda's mercy, we have been able to welcome nine new families into Bhakti-vṛkṣa. Thank you so much for giving us your association through various means, especially through your app. We are also grateful for your darśana every day from the altar, sitting next to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, you do not see any qualification in us to bestow your mercy and compassion. Yet, out of your causeless mercy, you have blessed my wife, Subathirā, and me—what more could I ask for?

Once again, wishing you a joyous and auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā!

With lots of love,
Your aspiring servant,
Karthikeyan Murugan
East London Bhakti-vṛkṣa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā Day!

To Dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga!

The other day, I was listening to the Bhāgavatam class given at Bhaktivedanta Manor on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.9.29:

śrī-bhagavān uvāca
mā veda-garbha gās tandrīṁ
sarga-udyamam āvaha
tan mayāpāditaṁ hy agre
yan māṁ prārthayate bhavān

Translation:
The Supreme Personality of Godhead then said: O Brahmā, O depth of Vedic wisdom, be neither depressed nor anxious about the execution of creation. What you are begging from Me has already been granted before.

In the purport, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that any authorized person, either by the Lord or by His bona fide representative, is already blessed, as is the work entrusted to him. However, such a person should not become puffed up with pride but must always seek the mercy of the Lord to become successful.

First of all, Guru Mahārāja, you are a great example of being entrusted with such immense responsibilities within ISKCON. You have unwavering faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas, ensuring the success of every service you undertake. You exemplify great humility and always credit Śrīla Prabhupāda and our glorious Guru-paramparā.

Please help me remember this principle—that any responsibility entrusted to me is by your blessings. May I never become proud, but always remain humble. In fact, being engaged in any devotional service to the Supreme Lord is an opportunity to express our love for Him. It also serves as a protection, ensuring that our senses remain engaged in Kṛṣṇa’s service rather than wandering into material distractions.

I am deeply grateful to you and to your senior disciples in East London, HG Aravinda Kṛṣṇa Prabhu and HG Yamuneśvarī Māta­jī, for engaging me in various devotional services—not just locally, but now also with ISKCON London.

Your insignificant servant,
Kusuma Modadharaṇī Devī Dāsī
East London

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories unto You on this auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

A little over two years ago, I was introduced by a dear friend to some of Your disciples in the Reading congregation, and since then, so many positive things have happened in my life. I have felt so much joy. I wish to be able to serve You through serving them—I see them as an expansion of Your causeless mercy.

By that mercy, I was fortunate to have taken shelter at Your lotus feet in Māyāpur, this past February. I am praying that I can continue in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and that I may one day become Your disciple, to serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement.

Every day I listen to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and this has given me strength. And since taking shelter, I also listen to You every day.

Your insignificant servant,
Lewis Cruickshank
(Sheltered disciple, Reading, UK)

৭৬ তম ব্যাস  পূজা
শ্রীল  জয় পতাকা স্বামী গুরু মহারাজ
 
পরম পূজনীয় পরমারাধ্য গুরু মহারাজ আপনার শ্রীপাদপদ্মে আমি আমার বিনম্র দণ্ডবৎ প্রনতি জ্ঞাপন করছি।
আজ আপনার  ৭৬তম ব্যাস  পূজা উপলক্ষে আমাদের ভক্তিপূর্ণ শ্রদ্ধার্ঘ নিবেদন গ্রহণ করুন।এই বিশেষ দিনে আপনার শ্রী চরণে আপনার অধম সন্তানদের ভক্তি পূর্ণ লক্ষকোটি প্রণাম গ্রহণ করুন।
নমঃ ওম বিষ্ণু পাদায় কৃষ্ণ পেষ্টায় ভূতলে
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামী নিতি নমিনে,
নমঃ আচার্য পাদায় নিতাই কৃপা প্রদায়িনে
গৌর কথা ধাম দায় নগর গ্রাম তারিনে ।

গুরুমহারাজা আমি আপনার অযোগ্য শিষ্য। আপনি আমার জীবনকে  আপনার চরণে আশ্রয় দিয়েছিলেন,  যখন আমি এই জড় জগতের দুর্দশায় আক্ৰান্ত হয়েছিলাম তখন আপনার আশ্রয় পেয়ে অসীম আনন্দের পথ দেখেছি । আপনিই আমার একমাত্র আশ্রয়। আপনার মহিমা বর্ণনা করার মতো কোনো যোগ্যতা আমার নেই। কীভাবে ভগবান গৌরাঙ্গের শুদ্ধ ভক্ত হতে হয়, কীভাবে রাধা-মাধবকে ভালবাসতে হয়, কীভাবে তাদের ভক্তদের ভালবাসতে হয়, কীভাবে ভক্তদের ভাল যত্ন নিতে হয়, কীভাবে প্রচারে সর্বদা অনুপ্রাণিত এবং উৎসাহিত থাকতে হয়। আমার মতো অধমের আপনিই আদর্শ। আমাদের পরম ভাগ্য যে , আমরা আপনার শ্রী-চরণে স্থান পেয়েছি। ইহা আপনার  অহেতুকী কৃপার বহিঃপ্রকাশ। আপনি অনেক কৃপালু তাই এই জগতের হতভাগ্য জীবদের উদ্দারের জন্য আপনার আবির্ভাব। দুঃখ  জর্জরিত মানব জাতির জন্য আশীর্বাদ স্বরূপ।

শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ আপনার হৃদয়। আপনি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের আনন্দের জন্য  এবং  মহাপ্রভুর বাণী পৃথিবীর সর্বত্র প্রচারের জন্য নিরলস ভাবে ভগবানের বাণী প্রচার করে যাচ্ছেন।
রাধা-গোবিন্দ সর্বদা আপনাকে কোমলভাবে ধরে রাখুন এবং আপনার মহৎ ইচ্ছাগুলি সত্য হওয়ার অনুমতি দিন।
ভগবান গৌর-নিতাইয়ের অতীন্দ্রিয় প্রেমময় ভক্তিমূলক সেবায় আপনি সর্বদা সুখী হন।

দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম গুরুমহারাজ
 আপনার শ্রীপাদপদ্মে
আপনার অদম সন্তান
লোকপতি মুরারি দাস (লিটন বৈদ্য)
পদ্মা সুপ্রভাময়ী দেবী দাস ( প্রভা সরকার)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet!

All glories to Your Divine Grace, and all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

You are the senior-most member of the Governing Body Commission and the senior-most sannyāsī. You have so many dīkṣā and śikṣā disciples, yet Your memory remains as sharp as a razor.

Recently, You were awarded a prestigious honor for Your achievements. Your glories and accomplishments are truly countless. You carry the compassion of Gaura-Nitāi and tirelessly preach despite physical challenges.

You are an ācārya who teaches us by Your own example how to practice devotional service.

There is one particular incident I remember which happened about twelve years ago when You visited Birmingham. I wanted to go to the airport to welcome You. I first went to the temple to collect the garland I had made for You the night before. After having darśana of the Deities and doing a little service in the temple, I left for the airport—forgetting to take the garland.

Halfway through the journey, I realized my mistake and returned to the temple, only to find that the garland had wilted. I was very disappointed. By this time, I was already too late. I prayed to Your Divine Grace and to Lord Kṛṣṇa to somehow let me have Your darśana.

Then I found out from a devotee that You had already arrived at His Grace Nitāi Caraṇa Prabhu’s residence. I was stuck in traffic. I was panicking, thinking there was no chance...

To my surprise, when I arrived, You were just coming out of the car. I went straight in front of You and paid my obeisances.

My joy knew no bounds!

You jokingly said to me twice, “Mahāraṇī kī jaya ho!” It was really funny! All my tension disappeared, and I found Your company so delightful!

Generally, I tell people, “I am not Mahāraṇī; I am the servant of Mahāraṇī,” but when You said it, it felt like Your causeless mercy and blessings upon me. Thank You, Guru Mahārāja. After so many years, I still relish this sweet memory.

Please bless me to preach in Lohāru (Haryana) effectively and skillfully. May I always serve You with sincerity and honesty.

Please forgive all the offenses I have committed. I am the most fallen soul—You are my savior and protector.

Please always keep me at the dust of Your lotus feet!

May You recover fully soon. It is my heartfelt desire to see You dancing in kīrtana once again.

Your insignificant servant,
Mahāraṇī Bhadrā Devī Dāsī

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your unconditional mercy, patience, and care!

On this most auspicious day, I would like to express my humble gratitude to you—for decades of guidance, your kindness, tolerance, corrections, unparalleled mercy, and for saving my life.

While I genuinely feel completely inadequate, I will try my best to write this Vyāsa-pūjā offering.

What can I possibly say? You have set the highest standards of preaching, dedication to service, and unwavering determination in serving your spiritual master, His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda, with so much love and expertise.

No one has endured what you have, while still maintaining deep care, unwavering focus on helping others, and fulfilling countless other services.

By your mercy, I am still engaged in service as a mentor, helping devotees navigate their spiritual and material lives, as well as performing pūjārī service. I am also reflecting on how I can serve even more, expanding my current engagements to be of greater use in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and your service.

I will never be able to fully comprehend just how magnanimous you are, but I accept and have faith that something extraordinary is unfolding—something beyond this world.

Please kindly pray for me to have the intelligence to improve myself, the determination to transform all bad qualities and habits into ones useful in service, and for my heart to properly open and receive all your blessings with sincerity.

Thank you so much.

Your spiritual daughter,
Mālinī Nityānanda Devī Dāsī
Bhaktivedānta Manor
England

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious occasion, I offer all my services unto your lotus feet. Thank you so much for inspiring and empowering me. I am so insignificant that I am short of words to express your glories.

Always awaiting your causeless mercy and blessings to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission to spread Kṛṣṇa-prema and see Lord Kṛṣṇa in each and everyone’s heart.

Your humble servant,
Manjusha Kulkarni, Swapnil Kulkarni, Shubham Kulkarni and Śrīyā Kulkarni
(Reading – UK) – Aspiring

Hare Krsna dear Srila Gurumaharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.

All Glories to Your Divine Grace.

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada.

The extent of your Glories have no limit. The level of compassion, mercy and kindness that you have bestowed upon me and my family superceds all expectations.

You have taught me so many things, how to be kind, how to be compassionate, how to tolerate difficulties and persecution from others.

Meeting you at Heathrow airport was the greatest thing that could have ever happened to me. I am so grateful for all you have done since we met in 2014. I can never repay you for all you have done Srila Gurumaharaja.

My only desire is to be able to offer you some service that might be pleasing to you.

Please bless that I can be firmly placed in my spiritual practice and provide a suitable example for the western world to follow.

Please bless my wife Sampurna Sita and my daughter Penelope and Lila, that they be Krsna conscious their whole lives. Nicely situated at Your lotus feet.

Thank you for saving me Srila Gurudev.

Your eternal servant,

Pratapamaya Nitai das

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate Jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

 

Most Respectful Dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Koti Koti Daṇḍvat Pranāma!

All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and All Glories to Your Divine Grace!

I humbly request you to please accept our most respectful obeisances in your divine lotus feet and deepest gratitude and heartfelt wishes on Your transcendental 76th all-auspicious appearance day.

 

We are eternally indebted to you for your causeless mercy to initiate us, who are unworthy fallen souls who tend to fall down eternally without your forgiveness and shelter of your lotus feet. Unable to take a single step, it is only by your causeless mercy, blessings, and strength that we are moving forward.

 

Although we are incapable, it is only by your mercy we were able to serve in the ISKCON Coventry yantra Śrī Śrī Śacīnandana Nitāicanda, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha Baladeva Subhadrā Mahārānī Sudarśana jī, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and do online broadcasting service (Prem Prakash Gaur Das) and do kirtans (Ishani Madhavi Devi Dasi) for the pleasure of our beloved Lordships and devotees.

 

By Your Devine Grace’s blessings and motivation, and also the encouragement of HG Hari Das Prabhu and HG Vidur Prabhu, we have completed Bhakti Shastri course taught by HG Narashimha Nitai Das prabhu. Please bless us so that we can study further courses. By your blessing, Ishani Madhavi Devi Dasi has started taking Bad Gopal classes in the temple, where she prepares the children for dance, drama, and philosophy. The children would perform at the festivals. By your blessing, Prem Prakash Gaur Das has started assisting in deity services, dressing His Divine Grace Srila Praphupada and lectures.

 

Please bless us with your mercy and blessing so that we are able to increase manyfold devotional services, including Harināma sankirtans, kīrtanas and distribute Srila Prabhupad’s books on a regular basis to increase preaching to serve Your Devine Grace and in fulfilling Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mission for the pleasure of His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please bless us to have Harināma rucī and immerse ourselves in loving devotional services.

 

We also humbly request to shower your blessing on our son Aaradhya to progress in Krishna Consciousness, devotional service and Kirtans for the pleasure of our Beloved Lordships and devotees.

 

We are ignorant fools; please forgive our unforgivable mistakes and offenses committed to lotus feet, and please bless us so that we can serve your divine grace with our best efforts.

We humbly beg for your causeless divine blessings so that no matter what our situations are, we remain enthusiastic and improve in our devotional services in order to please your divine grace.

 

Having unflinching faith in Lord Narasiṁhadeva, we pray to Him for your divine grace’s good health and recovery so that we can get you more and more of your divine association.

 

All Glories to Your All Auspicious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Celebration.

 

Your insignificant and invaluable servants,

Prema Prakaśa Gaura Dāsa (dīkṣa)

Īśānī Mādhavī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣa)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your boundless mercy, guidance, and compassion. Your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and your tireless efforts in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness inspire us every day.

Your teachings and example illuminate the path of bhakti, and through your kindness, we are able to take small steps in devotional service. I pray to always remain in the shelter of your instructions and to serve your mission with sincerity and determination.

I especially loved singing your beautiful song “Yadi Prabhupāda nā hoite,” which deeply reminds us of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s immense contribution to our lives. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for being our guide and shelter.

May Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi and Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava bless you with good health and unlimited strength to continue preaching and uplifting conditioned souls.

Your humble servant,
Rādhā Surañjinī Devī Dāsī

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at Your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Holiness on this most auspicious occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā!

I am most unworthy, yet by Your causeless mercy, I have received the shelter of Your divine guidance. Though I am still awaiting the sacred moment of harināma-dīkṣā, my heart already feels deeply indebted to You for the ocean of mercy You bestow upon fallen souls like myself.

Your tireless service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission, Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and Your boundless compassion inspire me to surrender more fully to this process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Gurudeva, You have dedicated every breath of Your life to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires. You have traveled tirelessly—despite grave health challenges—only to uplift, guide, and shelter countless souls across the globe. Your life is the perfect example of the highest service and surrender. I pray to always follow Your instructions with sincerity and determination.

I eagerly await the day when I may formally receive harināma from Your Holiness. Until then, I beg for Your blessings that I may develop the necessary humility, steadiness, and purity to serve You properly. Please bless me with the strength to chant the holy names with attention and devotion, to serve the devotees with a pure heart, and to dedicate my life to assisting in Your mission.

On this sacred Vyāsa-pūjā day, I offer my mind, words, and heart at Your lotus feet. Though I am without real qualification, I pray that You kindly accept my humble offering and allow me to serve You eternally.

Your aspiring servant,
Ram Shrestha (Shelter disciple)
Plumstead Bhakti-vṛkṣa Group, London Yātrā
Belvedere, London

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Holiness on this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā!

I am most unworthy, yet by your causeless mercy, I have received the shelter of your divine guidance. Though I am still waiting for the sacred moment of harināma initiation, my heart already feels deeply indebted to you for the ocean of mercy you bestow upon fallen souls like myself. Your tireless service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission, your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and your boundless compassion inspire me to surrender more fully to this process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Gurudeva, you have dedicated every breath of your life to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires. You have traveled tirelessly, despite health challenges, only to uplift, guide, and shelter countless souls across the world. Your life is the perfect example of the highest service and surrender, and I pray to always follow your instructions with sincerity and determination.

I eagerly await the day when I may formally receive harināma from Your Holiness. Until then, I beg for your blessings that I may develop the necessary humility, steadiness, and purity to serve you properly. Please bless me with the strength to chant the holy names with attention and devotion, to serve the devotees with a pure heart, and to dedicate my life to assisting in your mission.

On this auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day, I offer my mind, words, and heart at your lotus feet. Though I have no real qualification, I pray that you kindly accept my offering and allow me to serve you eternally.

Your aspiring servant,

Rāma Śreṣṭha (Shelter Disciple)
Plumstead Bhakti-vṛkṣa Group, London Yātrā
Belvedere, London

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

I offer my most respectful and humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to your loving divine grace.

All glories to your appearance day, Guru Mahārāja!

On this auspicious day of your divine descent into this world, the heart blossoms with thoughts of gratitude to your lotus feet.

I feel so fortunate to have received your causeless mercy, even though I am so fallen. Your blessings keep me going in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thank you for allowing me to have your association and to serve you in the UK. Your lectures, instructions, and suggestions have been my main guide during difficult times—especially in facilitating Bhakti-vṛkṣa and rendering other services. There were times when I lacked physical association and opportunities for service, particularly after moving to India. Yet, listening to your lectures and engaging in online services and preaching has kept me alive in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I feel truly fortunate to have met you and my mentors, His Grace Viśāla Gaurāṅga Prabhu and His Grace Amala Māñjarī Mātājī. Without your blessings, it would have been very difficult to remain steady in spiritual life. Please bless me so that I may render more and more service, facilitate Bhakti-vṛkṣas, and bring new souls to your lotus feet. Please empower me to serve you and preach your glories.

I pray to Lord Narasiṁha-deva for your protection and well-being.

I pray that I can be of any service to you and to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to remain a speck of dust at your lotus feet eternally.

Your servant,
Ramakanai Māthureśa Dāsa
(Reading, UK)

Dearest Spiritual Father,

Hare Kṛṣṇa. This is me—your most fallen servant. Please kindly accept my humble daṇḍavat praṇāms at the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious day of your appearance in this material world.

I wish you a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā and pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, Prahlāda Mahārāja, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for many happy returns of your auspicious day, Guru Mahārāja.

Gurudeva, I always think—even with so many health problems, how do you keep going so strong in your duties, while I find every excuse to escape my Kṛṣṇa conscious duties each day!?

You are clearly an associate of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and you are truly special. How fortunate I am to have you as my Gurudeva and as my spiritual father. I once read that writing for the pleasure of Guru and Kṛṣṇa can bring about personal purification for the disciple. I feel I am experiencing that now. I feel as if I am in front of you, looking at your graceful lotus feet, as I write. All glories to your lotus feet, Mahārāja.

I am very fortunate that I have been given this opportunity to write an offering.

Guru Mahārāja, you have always provided me with exactly what I lack—to improve myself (though I still have a very, very long way to go)—through your classes, your lectures, your vāṇī, and your writings in the magazine. Even the short clips these days on Facebook help me by lighting my path. I find them very useful, and they help me feel connected to you, even though I am physically far away. So thank you—for this and for your team, who are doing such fantastic service.

When we saw each other in London last time, and when I was departing after rendering some small sevā to you, you said that we must enjoy this separation and not be sad. I am trying to do exactly that.

Guru Mahārāja, I am not good at writing glorifications of you, but I do know that your glories are unlimited. My limited words are not enough to express the magnitude of your mercy. Guru Mahārāja, please know that I am sincerely trying to work on myself and to improve. Though I am still very far from where I should be, I will continue to pull myself up. Please don’t lose hope in me, and please continue to be merciful and kind. I will try to become a good devotee—if not in this life, then in some birth.

On this beautiful Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Lord Caitanya to keep me as a small particle of dust at your lotus feet. O beloved Guru Mahārāja, I hope that one day I may be given the opportunity to taste the nectar of your personal association and to celebrate your Vyāsa-pūjā at Śrī Māyāpur Dhāma.

Guru Mahārāja, I am wishing you the most wonderful Vyāsa-pūjā celebration, again and again.

Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!
Śrīla Guru Mahārāja Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava ki jaya!

Your most fallen child,
Rasaśekhara Gopāla Dāsa

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga.

I took aspiration from you in June 2023, when you visited Bhaktivedanta Manor. That was the first time I had the chance to have your darśana and receive your loving glance in person. I was so inspired—despite all your health conditions, you are endlessly working toward fulfilling your Guru Mahārāja’s instructions and mission. Your words carried humor, cheerfulness, and an aura that serves as a touchstone for so many of us—to improve our chanting, to serve the Deities at the temple (Rādhā-Londonīśvara), and to serve our home altar with the same enthusiasm and energy.

Last year, when I visited Māyāpur and you returned from Kolkata, I saw how much you have given your entire life for the development of Māyāpur—you are truly limitless.

I have heard so much about you in my Bhakti-śāstrī classes—how you completed Bhakti-vaibhava at the age of 73. And here I am, at the age of 43, finding it difficult to memorize verses from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for Bhakti-vaibhava. You are the living epitome of caring, giving, willing, feeling, and inspiring.

I only wish I had taken shelter that very day at the Manor—then you would have already been my dīkṣā-guru, and I could officially offer my prayers to you every day, seeking your boundless mercy each time I serve Kṛṣṇa.

I feel so fortunate in my spiritual journey so far—to have received wonderful opportunities to serve, to study, and now to be your spiritual daughter. Thank you so much for accepting me under your shelter.

On your divine appearance day, I offer prayers for your good health and well-being. May Lord Narasiṁhadeva always protect you.

Your spiritual daughter,
Rashmi Aggarwal

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

I offer my most respectful and humble daṇḍavat praṇāms at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to your loving divine grace.

I wish you a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā, and I pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī for many auspicious returns of this most sacred day.

Guru Mahārāja, by your mercy, we were able to conduct Ratha-yātrā in Nottingham last year, and I feel truly happy and blessed to have been a part of that program. I am also studying the Bhakti-śāstrī course, which has helped me tremendously in transforming my attitude. I have become calmer, and I try to serve people who need help. In this way, I am trying to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness in my own small way.

My family and I need your causeless mercy so that we may always remain part of your mission and continue serving in the footsteps of your disciples. Kindly forgive me for any offenses I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Your servant of servants,
Rohiṇī Dāyā Rūpā Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious occasion, I am blessed to have the opportunity to express how grateful and indebted I am to you.

I pray for your good health and continued strength so that you may keep inspiring and guiding us. May I always follow your instructions and serve ISKCON with sincerity.

A Poem for You, Guru Mahārāja

With Prabhupāda’s words, you light the way,
Spreading Kṛṣṇa’s love each night and day.
Through trials and pain, you never cease,
Guiding souls to inner peace.

Māyāpur shines by your embrace,
A beacon of Lord Caitanya’s grace.
With humble heart and vision grand,
You lead us strong, hand in hand.

Your mercy flows like sacred streams,
Fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s dreams.
We pray for strength to serve with cheer,
And keep your blessings ever near.

A tireless soul, so bold and true,
Inspiring hearts in all you do.
O Gurudeva, at your feet we stay,
Serving Kṛṣṇa, night and day.

Your humble servants,
Rūpavilāsa Kṛṣṇa Dāsa & Rādhā Surañjinī Devī Dāsī

Dear Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to your tireless service to his mission.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray for the opportunity to reflect on and honour the immeasurable mercy you bestow upon all of us, your disciples and followers.

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.22.7, it is said:

“The real fact is that a bona fide spiritual master knows the nature of a particular man and what sort of duties he can perform in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and he instructs him in that way... The faithful execution of the instruction which he receives from the spiritual master is the only duty of a disciple, and that will bring him perfection.”

This purport is especially meaningful to me this year. It reveals how the spiritual master expertly recognises and engages each disciple's nature in Kṛṣṇa’s service—whether in cooking, preaching, writing, or worship. I am becoming more and more aware that simply hearing your instructions, with attention and sincerity, and executing them faithfully, is the true success of my life.

You exemplify the perfect disciple and the perfect spiritual master—completely absorbed in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and constantly encouraging us to hear and serve with faith and dedication. Through your books, your classes, your presence—even when we are thousands of miles away—your voice reaches our ears and gives us direction. And by following even a fraction of that guidance, we feel the touch of grace.

Despite my many shortcomings and tendency to drift, I feel hopeful knowing that you are patiently guiding me, reminding me again and again to stay fixed in hearing, chanting, and serving according to my nature.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I pray to be a disciple who does not merely admire your service, but serves according to your instruction. I pray to become reliable, sincere, and ready to act—faithfully executing even one of your instructions, considering it my life and soul.

Please bless me with the strength to hear through the ear, and to carry your words in my heart. Please bless me to be steady and useful in your mission. Please bless me with unwavering faith in your guidance, which is the most precious gift in my life.

Your aspiring servant,
Saci Kumāra Nimai Dāsa
ISKCON London

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful and humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day! I offer all the services I have rendered unto your lotus feet. Thank you for giving me a new spiritual life. I am so insignificant that I fall short of words to express your glories.

I am always awaiting your causeless mercy and blessings so that I may serve your godbrothers through the Śrīla Prabhupāda Disciple Care Team and render service to all the Vaiṣṇavas and Vaiṣṇavīs.

Your humble servant,
Sacīnandana Śrī Gaura Dāsa
(Harī-nāma – First Initiated Disciple, Swindon, UK)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.

As an organisation, ISKCON is currently experiencing a transition as many of our senior leaders and disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda are leaving this world, creating a vacuum within our society.

In developing quality leadership, ISKCON teachers worldwide can play a crucial role. Since last year, I have been working closely with teachers around the globe to establish the ISKCON Teachers Board, which connects educators, amplifies their ideas and thoughts based on valuable experience, improves the quality and standards of teachings, and engages students in creating a better society with well-trained, qualified leaders well-versed in Śrīla Prabhupāda's books.

Guru Mahārāja, you have graciously engaged me in the Global Executors Property Oversight Committee (GEPOC), and I am fully committed to overseeing matters related to ISKCON's properties. This includes managing significant transactions like sales, purchases, or mortgages and regulating property dealings to ensure the protection of all properties associated with Śrīla Prabhupāda.

By your causeless mercy, I have been able to continue my service with the Jayapatākā Svāmī Care project. Over the past few years, we have made consistent improvements, but I believe this year will mark a significant leap in our success as we focus on connecting all disciples with Guru Mahārāja.

It has been nearly three years since I began working on the Mayapur App, which is entirely based on Guru Mahārāja's vision and the objectives you instructed me in during the early years. By your grace, we now have over 10,000 downloads of the Mayapur App, and devotees regularly receive announcements, schedules, and updates. This project is very close to my heart, and with your blessings, I hope to continue this service for Māyāpur for many years to come.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jayapatākā Svāmī App. One of the most memorable moments of my life occurred in July 2014 at Nitai Caraṇa Prabhu’s home in Birmingham when I presented a proposal for a mobile app to Guru Mahārāja and received your blessings and approval for its development. Since its inception, hundreds of devotees worldwide have dedicated their hearts and souls to various departments of the Jayapatākā Svāmī App. These extraordinary disciples of Guru Mahārāja have tirelessly worked year after year to expand the app, delivering thousands of your messages and keeping all disciples connected with you around the clock.

I humbly beg at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, to mercifully keep me engaged in your service. I don't have any qualities, abilities, or skills, but I sincerely want to assist you in fulfilling the instructions you received from Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you so much, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Your spiritual son,
Satyamedhā Gaurāṅga dāsa

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

As an organization, ISKCON is currently experiencing a transition, as many of our senior leaders and disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda are leaving this world, creating a vacuum within our society.

In developing quality leadership, ISKCON teachers worldwide can play a crucial role. Since last year, I have been working closely with teachers around the globe to establish the ISKCON Teachers Board, which connects educators, amplifies their ideas and thoughts based on valuable experience, improves the quality and standards of teachings, and engages students in creating a better society with well-trained, qualified leaders well-versed in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

Guru Mahārāja, you have graciously engaged me in the Global Executors Property Oversight Committee (GEPOC), and I am fully committed to overseeing matters related to ISKCON's properties. This includes managing significant transactions like sales, purchases, or mortgages and regulating property dealings to ensure the protection of all properties associated with Śrīla Prabhupāda.

By your causeless mercy, I have been able to continue my service with the Jayapatākā Swāmī Care project. Over the past few years, we have made consistent improvements, but I believe this year will mark a significant leap in our success as we focus on connecting all disciples with Guru Mahārāja.

It has been nearly three years since I began working on the Mayapur App, which is entirely based on Guru Mahārāja’s vision and the objectives Guru Mahārāja instructed me in the early years. By Guru Mahārāja’s grace, we now have over 10,000 downloads of the Mayapur App, and devotees regularly receive announcements, schedules, and updates. This project is very close to my heart, and with Guru Mahārāja’s blessings, I hope to continue this service for Māyāpur for many years to come.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jayapatākā Swāmī App. One of the most memorable moments of my life occurred in July 2014 at Nitāi Caraṇa Prabhu's home in Birmingham, when I presented a proposal for a mobile app to Guru Mahārāja and received his blessings and approval for its development. Since its inception, hundreds of devotees worldwide have dedicated their hearts and souls to various departments of the Jayapatākā Swāmī App. These extraordinary disciples of Guru Mahārāja have tirelessly worked year after year to expand the app, delivering thousands of his messages and keeping all disciples connected with him around the clock.

I humbly beg at the lotus feet of Guru Mahārāja to mercifully keep me engaged in Guru Mahārāja’s service. I don’t have any qualities, abilities, or skills, but I sincerely want to assist Guru Mahārāja in fulfilling the instructions Guru Mahārāja received from Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you so much, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Your spiritual son,
Satyamedhā Gaurāṅga dāsa

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

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda
śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura-bhakta-vṛnda

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

To our beloved Guru Mahārāja!

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet!

We sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava that your lotus feet be forever free from thorns, so that you are always in good health and prosperity. May this allow you to continue serving your spiritual master, our grandfather Śrīla Prabhupāda, thereby enlightening the lives of many more souls who are seeking to attain love of Godhead.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories to your Vyāsa-pūjā celebrations this year! Thank you so much for kindly making your appearance to deliver us fallen souls. Thank you so much for helping us throughout this journey so far. We are looking forward to your guidance throughout our life in this material world. Kindly empower us so we may bring Kṛṣṇa into the lives of everyone we meet.

Looking forward to officially becoming your spiritual daughter and eternal servant.

Your aspiring servant,
Smitha Namboothiri

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

To my dearest, beloved spiritual father,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Jagad-Guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to your loving divine grace!

Wish you a very, very happy appearance day, dear Guru Mahārāja!!!

Your qualities are endless. You are the perfect disciple—extremely merciful, personal, selfless, humorous, humble, loving, compassionate, and completely transcendental. You always put our needs in front of yours, and your love for Guru and Gaurāṅga is infectious.

This year I have realized even more how caring, loving, and personal you are. Whenever I have been in distress, you always find the perfect words to comfort me, and your personal blessings and remembrance of my birthday when it comes means the world to me. Thank you very much for all your selfless guidance and for showering your mercy upon a fallen soul like me! I can never express just how much your prayers and blessings mean to me and how much I love you. You are the perfect spiritual father.

This year, by your mercy, I have been able to continue facilitating weekly Bhagavad-gītā saṅgas for girls, have started a weekly Manor Gītā 3 saṅga with Premamayī, have given a girls’ house program talk on Advaita Ācārya, three more Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam chapter summary classes, have been able to continue giving more Bhagavad-gītā temple classes at the Manor, have started teaching a few girls the harmonium as a service, and continue to serve as a Paṇḍava Sena mentor.

I cherish my first meeting with you at Heathrow Airport seven years ago where you blessed me with your lotus hands and shortly after gave me service at the Birmingham retreat to try and somehow prove that there was a link between Kṛṣṇa consciousness and happiness. I apply the Narasiṁha-deva oil that you applied on yourself and gifted to me daily and wish for it to never end. I also fondly remember the time when I got to sing Yadi Prabhupāda Nā Hoite in Gujarati for you in Birmingham for your 50th sannyāsa anniversary and offer you ārati during your previous visit to the UK. I long for this again.

Here I have named only a few of my treasured moments in your transcendental association because of limited space, but every interaction I have with you feels so magical that I never want them to come to an end. I pray I can see you very soon.

Please can you pray that I never do anything to displease you and have the strength to dedicate my life to helping you fulfill Prabhupāda’s mission? Also, I pray that I can continue to get your transcendental association and guidance forever and to remain a speck of dust at your lotus feet.

Lots and lots of love always,

Your spiritual daughter, servant, and the most insignificant soul,
Śyāmavallabhā Gopī Devī Dāsī
(Bhaktivedānta Manor, UK)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

It is wonderful that I have finally been able to write my offering unto You, Śrīla Gurudeva, and this has been possible only by Your mercy. Even though I am the most fallen, You have kindly bestowed Your blessings upon me by giving me shelter. Your lotus feet are my only shelter, and I try to meditate upon Them with care and attention.

You are the representative of Śrīla Prabhupāda, and therefore the representative of the Supreme Lord, and I consider myself a million times fortunate to be on this planet at this time, because I have been able to receive Your shelter. It is Your desire that everyone receive Kṛṣṇa-prema, and this is possible only by Your blessing—by being in contact with the dust of Your lotus feet.

Your enthusiasm in serving Kṛṣṇa and Your magnanimity have no bounds. You are the representative of Lord Nityānanda, and therefore You have agreed to give shelter to an abominable person like me.

Whenever the question of Your tireless service unto Śrīla Prabhupāda comes up, You say how You—and all of us—are extremely indebted to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and that we must try to repay this never-ending debt. My only desire is that I receive at least a drop of that enthusiasm from You, and then I could consider my life successful.

I am also trying to keep close association with Your Holiness through Your daily Facebook lectures, YouTube lectures, and other updates. I am also able to do some insignificant services for Bhakti Kids.

All glories to You on Your divine appearance day!

Your most insignificant servant,
Unnimayā Vellore (sheltered)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛṣā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear spiritual father,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

All glories to your divine grace on this most auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

Guru Mahārāja,

You are an ocean of divine qualities. I have no qualification at all to even begin to glorify you. But still, I dare to attempt to make this humble offering on this most auspicious occasion for my own purification. You are a perfect living example of the sādhu described in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.25.21:

titikṣavaḥ kāruṇikāḥ
suhṛdaḥ sarva-dehinām
ajāta-śatravaḥ śāntāḥ
sādhavaḥ sādhu-bhūṣaṇāḥ

The symptoms of a sādhu are that he is tolerant, merciful, and friendly to all living entities. He has no enemies, he is peaceful, he abides by the scriptures, and all his characteristics are sublime.

Due to your causeless mercy and unfathomable compassion, you traveled non-stop for decades and still travel across the globe bringing millions of fallen conditioned souls towards Kṛṣṇa, awakening the dormant spiritual consciousness within us. Your enthusiasm and eagerness to give Kṛṣṇa is beyond our understanding. I am always amazed by how you come up with different creative ways to make people take the Lord’s names.

Another amazing quality of yours which Your Holiness teaches us by your example is guru-niṣṭā. Your unflinching faith in Śrīla Prabhupāda and your determination to fulfill his instructions is simply inconceivable for fallen beings like me. But I hope that I learn from your example and try to become a worthy disciple.

Recently, in Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta class, you were explaining how the Lord manifests Himself as guru when a soul is sincere. There must have been a tinge of sincere desire by the association of devotees, due to which I was fortunate to come under your loving shelter and eventually receive both first and second initiation from you, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me with unwavering attachment to your lotus feet, which is my only shelter.

During my initiation in 2016, it was mentioned that I am interested in learning. While giving my name, you mentioned that I’ll be named after one of the nine islands of Navadvīpa—Sīmantadvīpa. Then, you went on to explain that the island of Sīmantadvīpa is associated with hearing. To learn, one must first hear. From then on, by your mercy, I am trying to hear regularly. I am also giving classes regularly in our local temple. There is some interest among the new contacts we made during the book marathon, and we are planning to start an online Gītā class very soon. I would also like to share that a couple we are mentoring got initiated by His Holiness Indradyumna Swami Mahārāja last year.

By your mercy and constant encouragement, I was fortunate to complete Bhakti-vaibhava last year and am now pursuing Bhakti-vedānta—both online. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for always going that extra mile to help us and save us. Whenever you say, “I’m praying for every one of you,” that makes me feel very protected. As we sing in Guru-pūjā:
śrī-guru karuṇā-sindhu, adhama janāra bandhu, you are an ocean of mercy and the friend of the fallen. Please bless me that I develop attachment to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the holy name.

I am immensely blessed to be your disciple. I hope and pray that one day I will become a worthy disciple of yours, Guru Mahārāja. I am very grateful for you accepting me. Please be merciful unto me and protect me from taking your mercy for granted. I beg you to keep me always protected under the shade of your lotus feet so that I do not fall prey to the allurements of Māyā and remain your faithful servant forever. Please help me overcome my anarthas and become steady in my spiritual life. Please forgive me for all the offenses that I have committed at your lotus feet. I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Nṛsiṇhadeva to keep you in good health so that you continue to guide and inspire us in the years to come.

Thanking you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you do for us, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Utkarṣinī Sīmantinī devī dāsī

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

This is my first time writing to you, so please excuse me for any mistakes in my offering on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

I am so grateful to your lotus feet that you have accepted such an insignificant soul and given me your shelter.

You give me so much inspiration every time I see you, hear from you, or hear about you.

You are always eager to give Kṛṣṇa-prema and chant the glories of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. You are mercy personified, accepting so many disciples and constantly guiding them with your kindness and wisdom.

For your Vyāsa-pūjā in 2025, I beg at your lotus feet to shower your mercy upon me so that I may become a small instrument in spreading the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and serve with enthusiasm for the pleasure of Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Devī here in Reading.

Another heartfelt desire of mine is to become your disciple, to deepen my connection with you and the paramparā, and to be an eternal servitor of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant servant,
Viśwanādh

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear spiritual father, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

It is my great fortune to write this offering on the auspicious occasion of your glorious 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

Śrīla Gurudeva, by your mercy, last year ended on a very positive note, as our association of devotees grew beautifully. We engaged in various temple services and new preaching programs in different areas, including Western outreach. Your online classes continue to provide energy and encouragement in our devotional lives. Despite the challenges of health, you have been giving darśana on YouTube and Facebook, showering your unlimited mercy and blessings upon us all. Hearing from you about Lord Caitanya’s pastimes fills our hearts with ecstasy and strengthens our connection to the paramparā. I am deeply indebted to your divine grace for bestowing upon us this nectar of Kṛṣṇa consciousness with so much love and care.

I cannot imagine what I would do without your guidance, mercy, and blessings, Śrīla Gurudeva. I once had a dream in which you were blessing me for my services—even though I am so fallen and unqualified, still, you mercifully accept me as your child and accept my humble offerings. This deeply touched my heart, and I remain forever grateful to you, Śrīla Gurudeva. All I need in my life is your merciful glance, for that alone will dispel all anxieties and bring pure bliss into my life.

By your mercy, my family is also becoming favorable to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Last year, all of them visited Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma for the Pāda-pīṭham installation and took the association of senior Vaiṣṇavas. Although they could not personally meet you due to your health, they are eagerly looking forward to meeting you next year in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma to receive your blessings. Please bless my entire family, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, so that they may become connected to the Guru-paramparā and receive the mercy of Nitāi-Gaura!

My father is also eager to visit Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma for the TOVP inauguration. It fills my heart with ecstasy to hear him glorify Kṛṣṇa and Śrīla Prabhupāda! You are truly inviting the whole world to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, ensuring that everyone receives the supreme mercy of Lord Caitanya. I vividly remember one of your room conversations, where you spoke about the unlimited mercy of Lord Caitanya—how fortunate we are to be connected to Him through your divine grace!

We have been actively engaging in maṅgala-ārati, japa marathons, kīrtana programs, festival celebrations, and Śrīla Prabhupāda nights, along with other regular spiritual activities. All of this is only possible by your mercy and blessings, Śrīla Gurudeva.

We are also attempting Western outreach preaching by your blessings, Śrīla Gurudeva. There are regular attendees for these programs who have started reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. These are sincere souls seeking spiritual shelter. Please bless them so they may become connected to the Guru-paramparā, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and Kṛṣṇa and perfect their lives. Please bless me as well, so that I may continue this service for your pleasure.

My daughter has also been enthusiastically participating in kīrtana programs and inspiring her classmates to embrace Kṛṣṇa consciousness through chanting and reading. She speaks about you, Śrīla Gurudeva, to all her classmates and encourages them never to give up, no matter the challenges of life. When she last met you, you instructed her to preach, and she is so happy and grateful to have received this instruction from you, Śrīla Gurudeva.

Your divine grace, you are always personally guiding and caring for each and every disciple and well-wisher. This is truly heart-touching and extraordinary.

Please bless me and our entire group so that we may bring more and more souls—including Western people—into Kṛṣṇa consciousness this year in London, as an offering to Śrīla Prabhupāda, by sincerely following your instructions.

Thank you very much, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant servant,
Yogeśvara Gopīnātha Dāsa (Dīkṣā disciple)
London, UK

Latin america
Argentina

Querido Gurudeva Maharaj:

Le agradezco un año más consecutivo por poder servir al Señor, gracias a Su infinita misericordia al darme iniciación. Usted es el ejemplo inspirador que evita que me estanque día a día, que me permite renovar mis energías con Su potencia en cada acto. El hecho de sortear dificultades físicas tan grandes y seguir en un servicio tan fijo me demuestra que sí se puede, que la teoría es posible de llevar a la práctica. Que todo lo que dicen las śāstras acerca del servicio devocional es verdad, es real, que es viable, que el proceso es genuino; que, con sinceridad de corazón como la que tiene Usted, el servicio amoroso a Krishna es una realidad.

Espero poder servirlo más y mejor en este año que viene por delante. Estoy seguro de que, con su gigante refugio, podré alcanzar al Señor. Es hermoso vivir con esa seguridad, día a día.

Su sincero discípulo e hijo,

Ajaya Raghupati Das

(Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Mi querido padre espiritual,

Por favor, acepte mis más humildes y respetuosas reverencias a sus pies de loto. ¡Todas las glorias a Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Por favor, acepte mi humilde ofrenda con motivo de su Vyāsa-pūjā.

Rezo todos los días a Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Gaura-Nitāi, Nṛsiṁha-deva y Tulasī-devī para que lo protejan y bendigan su salud.

Gurudeva, en el día de su aparición, me gustaría agradecer al Señor Kṛṣṇa por haber encontrado a un maestro espiritual tan misericordioso, ya que siempre está cuidando de sus discípulos y simpatizantes, dondequiera que estén. Cada año que pasa me doy más cuenta de lo desafortunada que era antes de que usted me guiara, y de la necesidad de que lo hiciera. No puedo imaginar la vida sin haberlo conocido. Gracias por acercarme a Kṛṣṇa.

El entusiasmo por seguir sus instrucciones nace de las maravillosas bendiciones de sus clases y también gracias al servicio de otros devotos que traducen y resumen sus mensajes, recordándonos constantemente sus enseñanzas.

En mis oraciones diarias le pido a Śrī Kṛṣṇa que me brinde un servicio que pueda realizar, y Él me está bendiciendo con servicios que me llenan, me hacen crecer y me permiten conocer a maravillosos devotos que nos acompañan en este camino del bhakti.

Aunque conozco lo básico, la mayoría de mis servicios son virtuales. Le comparto que colaboro con algunos programas en Argentina haciendo flyers y participo en la difusión de un programa ("Unidos en Bhakti") de Mendoza enfocado en enseñar a nuevas personas el Bhagavad-gītā. Este año me hice cargo de las redes de ISKCON Córdoba. Además, participo en la cocina y limpieza donde se realizan los programas.

Querido Guru Mahārāja,
Gracias por tantas cosas que hace por sus discípulos, por tanta misericordia que nos da. Siempre haciendo cosas nuevas, buscando formas para que nosotros, los países latinoamericanos, recibamos la misericordia del Señor Caitanya, incluso virtualmente.

¡Una semana su salud es débil y a la siguiente lo veo haciendo inauguraciones como el Navadvīpa-maṇḍala-parikramā! Aunque estoy pasando por un momento complejo —con cambios de casa, de trabajo y algunos problemas de salud—, lo observo a usted y me da fuerza para continuar y rendirme a Kṛṣṇa. Que el miedo y la incertidumbre no me paralicen, y que pueda confiar en que estos son los planes de Kṛṣṇa.

Cuando tenía a mi padre, él me daba seguridad. Ahora lo tengo a usted, que me da confianza y refugio. Aunque repita los saludos en mis escritos, las palabras son cada vez más sentidas.

En este día de su aparición, me siento muy afortunada, ya que usted ha venido a liberar almas caídas como yo.

Pido disculpas si he cometido alguna ofensa en esta ofrenda. Soy muy ignorante y caída, pero estoy trabajando en mejorar con su guía.

Por favor, Guru Mahārāja, deme la bendición para mejorar mis servicios, mis rondas y mis lecturas. Me inclino a sus pies de loto con respeto y veneración. Mi único deseo es que mi conciencia sea purificada por las palabras que emanan de su boca de loto, que se abran mis ojos oscurecidos y que mi corazón se llene de conocimiento trascendental.

¡Todas las glorias a usted en su auspicioso día de aparición!

Gaurāṅga! Nityānanda!
Gaurāṅga! Nityānanda!
Gaurāṅga! Nityānanda!

Tu eterna sierva,
Anandaprada Kīrtidā
desde Argentina – Córdoba

Querido Śrīla Ācāryapāda,

Por favor, acepte mis más humildes y respetuosas reverencias al polvo de Sus pies de loto. ¡Todas las glorias a Usted! ¡Todas las glorias a Su Vyāsa-pūjā!

Es por la gracia de Śrī Kṛṣṇa que Usted nos otorga guía, orientación, cuidado y refugio.

Usted es el ejemplo perfecto de un renunciante, pues ha entregado todo para el placer del Señor, y cuanto más entrega, más gloriosas y maravillosas son Sus actividades.

En el siglo pasado, era un acontecimiento memorable cada una de Sus visitas a Sudamérica, y es por ello que varios países están totalmente consagrados a Usted. En lugares como Ecuador, Perú o Bolivia, cientos de devotos continúan expandiendo Sus glorias y pasatiempos, porque Sus actividades, al ser trascendentales, son siempre frescas.

En Uruguay como en Argentina, la huella que ha dejado es enorme, y pudimos ver con nuestros propios ojos cómo, por un primer contacto con Usted, se despertaba en los corazones de todos el amor natural por el Señor.

Al igual que los seguidores más íntimos de Śrī Caitanya, es imposible, estando en contacto con Usted, no ser consciente de Kṛṣṇa, no ocuparse en servicio, no glorificar y alabar Sus trascendentales actividades.

Cuando teníamos asociación directa con Usted, cada día era el mejor momento de nuestras vidas; ahora, en separación, tenemos la certeza de que lo mejor está por venir, ya que por seguir Sus pasos, cumplir Sus instrucciones, obedecer las reglas de nuestro proceso y ser determinados y fuertes, lograremos tener las condiciones necesarias para que florezca en nosotros la enredadera del servicio devocional, regada por la incesante lluvia de Su misericordia.

¡Todas las glorias a Usted! Gracias por esta vida llena de divinos portentos. Usted, sin duda, es nuestra joya, tesoro, maestro y ācārya.

¡¡Śrīla Ācāryapāda kī jaya!! ¡¡Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā kī jaya!!

Su aspirante a sirviente,
Hari Buddhi dāsa

Querido Śrīla Ācāryapāda,

Por favor, acepte mis más humildes y respetuosas reverencias al polvo de Sus pies de loto.
¡Todas las glorias a Usted!
¡Todas las glorias a Su Vyāsa-pūjā!

Es por la gracia de Śrī Kṛṣṇa que Usted nos otorga guía, orientación, cuidado y refugio.

Usted es el ejemplo perfecto de un renunciante, pues ha entregado todo para el placer del Señor, y cuanto más entrega, más gloriosas y maravillosas son Sus actividades.

En el siglo pasado, era un acontecimiento memorable cada una de Sus visitas a Sudamérica, y es por ello que varios países están totalmente consagrados a Usted. En lugares como Ecuador, Perú o Bolivia, cientos de devotos continúan expandiendo Sus glorias y pasatiempos, porque Sus actividades, al ser trascendentales, son siempre frescas.

En Uruguay, como en Argentina, la huella que ha dejado es enorme, y pudimos ver con nuestros propios ojos cómo, por un primer contacto con Usted, se despertaba en los corazones de todos el amor natural por el Señor.

Al igual que los seguidores más íntimos de Śrī Caitanya, es imposible, estando en contacto con Usted, no ser consciente de Kṛṣṇa, no ocuparse en servicio, no glorificar y alabar Sus trascendentales actividades.

Cuando teníamos asociación directa con Usted, cada día era el mejor momento de nuestras vidas. Ahora, en separación, tenemos la certeza de que lo mejor está por venir, ya que, por seguir Sus pasos, cumplir Sus instrucciones, obedecer las reglas de nuestro proceso, y ser determinados y fuertes, lograremos tener las condiciones necesarias para que florezca en nosotros la enredadera del servicio devocional, regada por la incesante lluvia de Su misericordia.

¡Todas las glorias a Usted!
Gracias por esta vida llena de divinos portentos.
Usted, sin duda, es nuestra joya, tesoro, maestro y ācārya.

¡¡Śrīla Ācāryapāda kī jaya!!
¡¡Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā kī jaya!!

Su aspirante a sirviente,
Hari Buddhi Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Todas las glorias a la celebración auspiciosa de su Vyasa-puja

Guru Maharaja usted es cómo un recipiente del amor puro por Krsna y siempre está ocupado en dar misericordia sin discriminar a quien, siempre abriendo mis ojos con la antorcha del conocimiento , siempre desarrollando tu servicio a Srila Prabhupada apesar de tantas dificultades ,tu eres un ejemplo de dasadasanudasa sirviente del sirviente del sirviente de Sri Sri Nitay Gauranga y Radha Krsna mensajero de los pasatiempo trascendentales, siempre con el amor dorado del bhakti yoga que te caracteriza , glorias a ti amado Guru Maharaja que tienes compasión de está insignificante alma ,estás empoderado por Guru y Krsna tienes fe y determinación inquebrantable digno de admirar , Nitay Gaurangaaaa .

Con amor espiritual...

su discípulo
Kamaleśa Caitanya Dāsa 

 

Brazil

Dear Guru Mahārāja, Your Holiness Jayapatākā Swami,

Please accept my most humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, dearest Guru Mahārāja!

On this most auspicious day of your beloved Vyāsa-pūjā, we are blessed to join our voices with those expressing intense gratitude.

You give us strength, faith, peace, hope, and love.
No words could ever explain your meaning in our lives!
Your tenderness always brings out the best in us!

May the Supreme Lord bestow countless blessings upon you, now and forever.
May you always feel happiness as you fulfill Lord Caitanya’s divine prediction.
May you rest assured that your heart melts our lives and souls.
May Śrīla Prabhupāda bless you with peace of mind as a perfect warrior in his battle.

With our best wishes,
At your lotus feet, our beloved shelter,

Bhagavatī Devī Dāsī & Family
Oṁ Tat Sat

My dear spiritual father,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Holiness and to this most glorious Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Your Holiness' daily sādhana, classes, and service, by themselves, relieve the anxiety of your sons and the rest of the world.

Still, there aren't existing words to correctly thank you for making the choice to continue enlightening us in this material world, even after so many health challenges and after a direct call from the spiritual world.

How fortunate are we to be part of this sampradāya, this divine lineage? Therefore, the mercy itself, along with the philosophy, is the heritage of our spiritual family.

This heritage, however, seems to rise each time more—from Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, to Nitai-Gaur, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to you. How is it possible to deserve such huge treasure, this pure and accumulated mercy?

This last year, we had the good news to receive the monthly darśans for the Latin community. They are a gift to nourish our spiritual lives. 

The peacocks became festive and cried out a joyful greeting when they saw the clouds arrive, just as people distressed in household life feel pleasure when the pure devotees of the infallible Supreme Lord visit them.
(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.20.20)

You freely give your mercy, as rainy clouds rain everywhere. 

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I need the blessings to put my pot facing upwards, to collect fully your mercy.

Your poor and ever spiritual daughter,
Jāhnavā Īśvarī devī dāsī

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda!

In the First Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Chapter 5, Verse 23, Śrīla Prabhupāda states in his purport:

One should therefore choose a bona fide servant of the Lord constantly engaged in His service, accept such a servant as the spiritual master and engage himself in his (the spiritual master's) service. Such a spiritual master is the transparent medium by which to visualize the Lord, who is beyond the conception of the material senses. By service of the bona fide spiritual master, the Lord consents to reveal Himself in proportion to the service rendered.

This year marks my 25th year since Harināma initiation, when you so mercifully accepted me as your disciple. Even though I am so unworthy, somehow you engaged me.

On this auspicious Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā, I find myself unable to express in words how much your presence in this material world is a relief from the clutches of māyā. By making as many devotees as you possibly could, engaging people in sevā, and following the instructions Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you, you have shown—through your own example—how we must be faithful to the spiritual master.

I pray to remain in the shade of your lotus feet.

Your servant,
Mitrā Gopī Devī Dāsī

Chile

All glories to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you on your day, dear spiritual master!

I come to you with deep respect and gratitude to express my sincere appreciation from the heart for all that you have done for me and for our spiritual community.

Your dedication and tireless efforts to guide us on the path of spiritual growth and the search for truth have been a source of inspiration and motivation for all of us. Your loving guidance and devotional service have illuminated our path and allowed us to glimpse the transcendental connection that links us with the Divine.

Your presence in our lives has been an invaluable gift, and your influence has profoundly transformed our perspectives and our way of living. Your wisdom, compassion, and love have created a safe and welcoming space for us to explore our spiritual depths and discover our true nature.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for:

  • Your loving and wise guidance that has allowed us to grow and evolve spiritually.

  • Your dedication and effort in creating a space for learning and spiritual growth within our community.

  • Your love and compassion, which have given us comfort and support in times of need.

  • Your example of devotional service and unwavering dedication to the cause of spiritual growth, which inspires us to follow in your footsteps.

I humbly pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa to always protect you and bless you to fulfill all your divine desires in this world.

As my humble service, since April 2022 I have been reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam online together with other devotees and guiding these readings every morning from Monday to Friday.

With deep respect and gratitude,
Kamalāṅgī Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Mallarauco – Región Metropolitana, Chile

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to you!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this auspicious day of your divine appearance, I feel so grateful to have you as my spiritual master and father. You have picked me up from the mire of material enjoyment, placed me at your lotus feet, and engaged me in devotional service. Your mercy knows no bounds.

You are a living example for the whole world, Guru Mahārāja. Despite facing numerous health challenges, you continue to preach tirelessly in a way that no one can even imagine.

I personally realized how compassionate you are, Guru Mahārāja, when you took time from your very busy schedule to speak with us. You mercifully allowed me to cook for you, giving me an unbelievable opportunity for seva. Through this, we realized how much you care for your disciples.

Guru Mahārāja, what you have done for me and my husband, Rañjita Dāsa, is beyond words. I am eternally grateful to you.

I humbly beg for a drop of your mercy, by which I may serve you and spread Kṛṣṇa-bhakti, which is the only true welfare activity for humanity.

Please forgive me for any known or unknown offenses, and kindly bless us so that we may always please you and Śrī Gaurāṅga!

Your spiritual daughter,
Ratiprada Mohinī Devī Dāsī
Santiago, Chile

Colombia

Hare Kṛṣṇa querido Guru Mahārāja,

En este día tan especial de glorificación y agradecimiento, quiero sumarme a esta gran celebración ofreciéndole mis humildes reverencias, gratitud y felicitaciones.

En los momentos más oscuros y turbulentos de mi vida su gran ejemplo y vida es esa luz que me invita a continuar y no desfallecer, le pido a Krishna que siempre permanezca al tanto de todas sus actividades, que nunca olvide sus instrucciones y el gran cariño que tiene usted por todos nosotros sus hijos espirituales.

Sea usted celebrado, honrado y glorificado siempre gracias muchas gracias por todo su esfuerzo su amor y todo los que cada día hace por cada uno de nosotros. 

Con aprecio y gratitud 

Su aspirante a Sirviente

Kamalinī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

 

 

Peru

Por favor, acepten mis respetuosas reverencias a Sus divinos pies de loto.

¡Todas las glorias a Śrīla Prabhupāda!
¡Todas las glorias a todos nuestros Paramparā Ācāryas!
¡Todas las glorias a tu día de aparición auspiciosa!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Acepto a Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī como mi maestro espiritual iniciador (dīkṣā) e instructor (śikṣā), para siempre, vida tras vida.

Verso del Bhagavad-gītā 2.7:

kārpaṇya-doṣopahata-svabhāvaḥ
pṛcchāmi tvāṁ dharma-sammūḍha-cetāḥ
yac chreyaḥ syān niścitaṁ brūhi tan me

śiṣyas te 'haṁ śādhi māṁ tvāṁ prapannam

Ahora estoy confundido en cuanto a mi deber, y he perdido toda compostura a causa de una mezquina flaqueza.
En esta condición, te pido que me digas claramente qué es lo mejor para mí.
Ahora soy tu discípulo y un alma entregada a ti.
Por favor, instrúyeme.

Tu insignificante discípulo,
Gurū Gaura Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
Callao - Lima, Perú
Sudamérica

Sri Vyasa Puja 2025

Por favor, acepten Mis respetuosas reverencias a SUS divinos pies de loto.

¡Todas las glorias a Śrīla Prabhupāda!

¡Todas las glorias a todos nuestros Paramparā Ācāryas!

¡ Todas las glorias a tu dia de aparición auspisiosa !

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine.

nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine

gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-ttāriṇe.

Acepto a Srila Jayapataka Swami como mi iniciador (diksa) e instructor (siksa) maestro espiritual (Guru) para siempre, vida tras vida.

kārpaṇya-doṣopahata-svabhāvaḥ

pṛcchāmi tvāṁ dharma-sammūḍha-cetāḥ.

yac chreyaḥ syān niścitaṁ brūhi tan me

śiṣyas te ’haṁ śādhi māṁ tvāṁ prapannam.

Ahora estoy confundido en cuanto a mi deber, y he perdido toda compostura a causa de una mezquina flaqueza. En esta condición, Te pido que me digas claramente qué es lo mejor para mí.

Ahora soy Tu discípulo y un alma entregada a Ti.

Por favor, instrúyeme.

Tu insignificante discípulo

Guru Gaura Das (Dīkṣā )

Callao-Lima

Perú

Sudamerica

Gustavo Carranza

Guru Gaura Das Jps

 

Venezuela

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my daṇḍavat-praṇāmas.

No one can truly understand Your glories, nor properly describe what it means to be an ideal ācārya. Not even the demigods can sufficiently describe the character of a Vaiṣṇava, what to speak of someone as insignificant as myself. Therefore, please forgive me as I try to offer this humble attempt to satisfy You on this most sacred Vyāsa-pūjā day.

Bhagavad-gītā Personified

Śrīla Prabhupāda described the symptoms of an ācārya in Bhagavad-gītā, explaining that an ācārya leads by example. Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu declared that a teacher must behave properly before he can begin teaching others. The one who teaches in this way is called an ācārya—the ideal teacher.

Guru Mahārāja, through my observation, I have seen that You have always acted as such. You have never strayed from Your deep desire to plant love for Kṛṣṇa in the hearts of all living beings. This is no exaggeration, but a plain fact. All of us can observe it in You.

You rejected honorary degrees and personally sat for all the Bhaktivedānta exams just to inspire us by Your example. Śrīla Prabhupāda desired that every devotee be such a role model, and through You, he has empowered the ISKCON society to witness such a standard. “Whatever action a great man performs, common men follow. And whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues.” Truly, You are the personification of Bhagavad-gītā, for You always act in accordance with śāstra.

The Eternal Servant of Lord Caitanya (Nitya-siddha Pārṣada)

It is no secret that Śrīla Prabhupāda himself hinted that You are an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya. Even if he hadn’t said so, by observing Your unmatched prowess and deep spiritual stature, we would have understood it for ourselves.

Only a nitya-siddha pārṣada, like Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, could survive such a harsh stroke and still maintain daily chanting of at least 16 rounds, while remaining engaged in the highest level of service. You do not perform this sādhana for Your own elevation—you offer it all to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You are never baffled by the most confidential pastimes of Lord Caitanya, as revealed in Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, because since childhood You were raising Your hands in church saying “Hallelujah,” which was actually a praise of Lord Gaurāṅga. Your senses, mind, and intelligence have always been dovetailed in the service of Mahāprabhu. You swim in His pastimes like a fish diving deep into the ocean, never returning to the surface.

Perfect in Every Endeavor

I have heard from Your illustrious disciple Bhakti Pūruṣottama Swami, who recounts many of Your glorious pastimes. When You went to Māyāpur to develop Lord Caitanya’s dhāma, under Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, You ensured that even the smallest detail was executed perfectly.

Even if a simple bhaktin was upset she didn’t get oil for her hair, You took steps to ensure that all dhāmavāsīs were satisfied. Every instruction from Śrīla Prabhupāda You fulfilled to the highest standard, without deviation. Who else in this tribhuvana can match Your unwavering dedication?

Always Ready to Give Kṛṣṇa to Others

Despite Your physical limitations, You have accepted over 50,000 disciples, and still You are not satisfied. Like a mother cow, You nurture each calf with care. One disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda once remarked that because he is not initiating, “Jayapatākā Swami has to make 100,000 disciples!”

You initiated not only people but entire nations—naming them Sanātana-dhāma, Mathurādeśa, Balarāmadeśa, and more. You preach even in turbulent lands where few dare to go, all to fulfill the mission of Your spiritual master.

Śāstra says we are to run after guru, but You are the one who runs after Your disciples—offering association and shelter even before they seek it.

Personification of Śrī Gurvaṣṭakam

Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, in his Gurvaṣṭakam, proclaims:
“sākṣād-dharitvena samasta-śāstrair uktaḥ tathā bhāvyata eva sadbhiḥ kintu prabhor yaḥ priya eva tasya”
The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, for he is the dearmost servant of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all scriptures and accepted by all authorities.

When less intelligent, envious people see You being honored with garlands and regal care, they forget this śloka and criticize. Yet, as Nitaisevinī Māta testified, whether treated royally or humbly, You never complain. You always remain humble and ready to give Kṛṣṇa to all, as a pure representative of Lord Hari.

You are the living embodiment of the Gurvaṣṭakam, and whenever we sing those prayers, we think of You.

A Personal Prayer

Gurudeva, I am entangled in material desires, and due to a weak mind, I am drowning in the hellish existence of this world. I am 16 years old and currently living in Trinidad, attending college and studying science. I aspire to become a nurse so that I may use the fruits of my labor in Kṛṣṇa’s service and one day have Your darśana in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma.

Please bless me to become a sincere Vaiṣṇava and engage in devotional service. Though my parents are not yet favorable, I am doing my best to maintain my sādhana.

I will never forget how I wrote to Your secretaries, and You prayed for me. Thank You, Gurudeva, for everything You have done for me and for accepting this fallen soul as surrendered unto You.

Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!
Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!

Your spiritual son,
Dīna-bandhu dāsa

North America
Canada

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, I wish you a very happy appearance day. You have come to this material world to save fallen souls like me.

I am so inspired by your dedication to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda. In spite of your health challenges, you always come to give class every evening. You are so kind to give Zoom darśana and bless the devotees far and wide. You are carrying so many responsibilities and have a packed daily schedule, which you carry through with great enthusiasm. Your compassion and love for fallen souls like me is immense—it is demonstrated in the way you are distributing harināma freely, far and wide. You are giving every moment of your life to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are a role model for us, showing us to "never give up and rise against all odds to serve with your heart and soul." There can be no better example of this than you, Guru Mahārāja.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray to Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī, Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health. I try to chant in a group who offers daily Nṛsiṁha prayers for your protection and strength. I also try to circumambulate Tulasī Mahārāṇī regularly.

Guru Mahārāja, I feel so fortunate to have you in my life. It is by your mercy and blessings that I am improving as a person and reducing bad qualities like anger, lust, and pride. I am learning to be more satisfied with what Kṛṣṇa has given me and not crave for material things. I am trying to look more carefully at my own defects and how to improve, rather than having expectations from others. I try to chant my 16 rounds daily sincerely and follow the four regulative principles. This is because of your instructions and guidance, Guru Mahārāja. Hopefully one day, I may become qualified to take brāhmaṇa-dīkṣā.

Guru Mahārāja, your vāṇī is purifying my antaḥkaraṇa, which is covered with thick layers of ignorance that I have gathered over many lifetimes.

Guru Mahārāja, I received harināma initiation on 3rd August 2024 in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma by your mercy. I was flying to India and got the news of the initiation at the airport. I had thought I would do the online initiation when I reached New Delhi, as I was landing on the night of 1st August. I assumed there wouldn’t be enough time to reach Māyāpur. But by your mercy, and through the encouragement and guidance of my mentor HG Lalitāṅgī Rādhā Devī Dāsī and her husband HG Sevananda Caitanya Dāsa from Canada, I flew to Calcutta on 2nd August and then to Māyāpur with my brother Pradip, who came from Chandigarh to Delhi so we could go together. Everything happened so fast with no pre-planning—it felt like divine intervention. It was like a movie, Guru Mahārāja, and suddenly, I was in Māyāpur! I was so fortunate to receive your darśana and get my chanting beads from your divine hands. It was the best moment of my life. Suddenly, life felt complete and blissful.

By your mercy, I am doing the Bhakti-śāstrī course and also leading Bhakti-vṛkṣa in my small city of Sault Ste. Marie, which currently does not have a temple. We presently have three families and two more people who have joined our Bhakti-vṛkṣa. We are hoping to have a temple in our city someday by the grace of Mahāprabhu. Your mercy is flowing, Guru Mahārāja—help is coming from all directions to support us. HG Prem Kiśora Dāsa from Thunder Bay, who looks after outreach, is planning to hold Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā in our city this year. Please bless us, Guru Mahārāja, so that we are successful in creating a strong congregation here.

By your grace, my husband Inderpaul Gupta and son Anirudh have also started attending the Bhakti-vṛkṣa. Please bless them, Guru Mahārāja, so they too may make steady progress on the path of bhakti.

Guru Mahārāja, I am coming for Navadvīpa-maṇḍala parikramā this year during Gaura-pūrṇimā, along with my sister Varuṇā Gugnani. I am praying to Pañca-tattva that I may complete it successfully and also receive your darśana in person.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, that I may continue to stay determined on the path of bhakti and always be able to serve you and the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda eternally.

Your servant,
Hemāṅgī Gopēśvarī Devī Dāsī

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Self!

We are all excited and looking forward to celebrating your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā here in Canada.

Though this year was slightly better than the last in terms of your health, we still experienced some setbacks. But your enthusiasm to serve and fulfill our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions only continues to increase! You always say that you feel so indebted to Śrīla Prabhupāda and that you are trying to repay the debt you owe to him by carrying out the instructions he personally gave you.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray that by your mercy I may also imbibe even an iota of that enthusiasm to serve you in this lifetime. I am deeply thankful to you for having given me the service of transcribing your classes. I feel so indebted for this opportunity and do not know what good karma I must have performed to have been accepted by you as your spiritual daughter!

My husband, Bhakta Vijay, is chanting two or three rounds most days, though he is not very regular when traveling. As I had written last year, we relocated to Canada—specifically Mississauga—in January of this year, as Vijay left his regular job and is now working in private consultancy in the automobile sector.

Our daughter, Mādhavī Gopī, and her husband Aman are also in Brampton, Canada. As she had written to you and received your kind permission, she now hopes to take initiation from His Grace Vaiśeṣika dāsa Adhikārī prabhu. Of course, you will no doubt always continue to be her śikṣā-guru, as she still considers you her first guru.

Aman chants a few rounds on some days, Guru Mahārāja, and that is a big improvement, as previously he was only chanting three Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantras a day. It is all your mercy and blessings, dear Guru Mahārāja!

With your prayers, they are trying to have a Kṛṣṇa conscious, healthy suputra or suputrī, but as of now, they have not had success.

We continually chant extra rounds, perform Tulasī parikramās, and recite Nṛsiṁhadeva and Dhanvantari prayers for your well-being—that you may continue to travel and spread the mercy of Lord Caitanya to many, many fallen souls.

We beg you to please continue to pray for us—that we may remain fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, always remember Kṛṣṇa, and never forget Kṛṣṇa.

Your spiritual children,
Bhakta Vijay Rāo
Jayarāśeśvarī devī dāsī
Bhaktin Mādhavī Gopī (your śikṣā disciple)
Bhakta Aman Gogna

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Dear Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swāmī Gurudeva Mahārāja,

Respected Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to you on this auspicious 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava of your divine appearance day.

You have been so merciful to all of us. You have taught us how to chant the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa, how to follow the regulative principles, how to serve the Deity and arcana-vigraha, and how to sing the most notable prayers.

You have been empowered by Lord Caitanya and Śrīla Prabhupāda to spread the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement all over the world.

You came to the Kingdom of Bahrain (Middle East) and gave it the name Balarāma Deśa, and it has become a pavitra-dhāma. You came as a savior for all fallen souls like us and, out of your causeless mercy, accepted me as your disciple—even though I was not qualified. Yet you have shown confidence in me that I can be part of your mission to propagate the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. 

You are so merciful that whenever you have visited us, you have given us the chance to serve you and granted us your personal association—
which is my lifelong and eternal treasure. I felt at that time that your association is like an ocean of spiritual bliss and should never end. Let it be eternal.

We are so fortunate to have learned from you how to associate with and cooperate with devotees and how to serve them. It is because of you that we have understood the difference between material enjoyment and spiritual bliss. Your mercy is unlimited.

By your own example, you have taught us how to serve our spiritual master (Guru Mahārāja) unconditionally. You have been given the responsibility of developing Māyāpur-dhāma and the TOVP, and you have successfully made this into a pavitra-dhāma of the universe in the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda, taking on immense austerities and pain—only to please Lord Kṛṣṇa.

I beg you to bestow upon me your profound mercy, blessings, intelligence, capacity, and strength so I may carry out your orders and become an instrument in fulfilling the mission of spreading and propagating the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Please forgive and pardon my offenses. Bless me so that I may eternally remain under the shelter of your lotus feet. Hare Kṛṣṇa

Your humble servant,
Madhu Gaur Dāsa
ISKCON Niagara Center

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Gurumahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. On the auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to offer my heart as a flower at your feet. All glories to all your services.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you, Gurudev, for your unconditional love and care for all of us. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s wishes. You are helping us through your daily vāṇī, through the Newsletter, through Q&A sessions, through email, through the app, books, and through your heart. Thank you, Mahārāja, for accepting me as your disciple, despite knowing I have no eligibility.

Śrīla Gurudev, please engage me in your services, keep me in the association of devotees, and always guide me so that I may avoid offenses. May my duṣṭa-mati surrender at your lotus feet; this is only possible with your blessings, Mahārāja. May every day I be able to offer my prayers to you for your blessings so that I can serve Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Śrī Gaurā-hari. O Kṛṣṇa, please purify my heart so that I can keep my Gurudev’s instructions in it and always strive to follow them. May I get a little bit of rāga at His lotus feet. Please forgive me, Gurumahārāja, for all my offenses.


guru kṛṣṇa-rūpa hana śāstrera pramāṇe
guru-rūpe kṛṣṇa kṛpā karena bhakta-gaṇe


Thanking Kṛṣṇa eternally for giving you as my spiritual master.
SB 7.9.28—Prahlāda Mahārāja says:
"My dear Lord, O Supreme Personality of Godhead, because of my association with material desires, one after another, I was gradually falling into a blind well full of snakes, following the general populace. But Your servant Nārada Muni kindly accepted me as his disciple and instructed me on how to achieve this transcendental position. Therefore, my first duty is to serve him. How could I leave his service?"

Śrīla Gurudev, please engage me in your services so that I can practice bhakti and help my own family members and others in bhakti for the pleasure of the Lord.

śrī-guru karuṇā-sindhu, adhama janāra bandhu,
lokanāth lokera jīvana

Thank you, Gurumahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva, my dear spiritual father,

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON.
All glories to His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swāmī Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja, my spiritual father.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept our daṇḍavat-praṇāmas at your lotus feet.

On the occasion of the 76th appearance day of our Gurudeva, we first beg Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and Śrī Dhanvantari Mūrti to eradicate all the illnesses of our Gurudeva Mahārāja and bless him with full health and strength.

By your and Kṛṣṇa's mercy, our life is moving forward in Kṛṣṇa-sevā. In 2024, on Bhādra Pūrṇimā, we were fortunate to distribute two sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam to devotees. We also offered some Lakṣmī toward Gītā Jayantī celebrations at the Toronto temple.

May Lord Kṛṣṇa bless our Gurumahārāja to live many more years to guide us on the path of sincere spiritual life and ultimately lead us back home, back to Godhead.

On this auspicious appearance day, we offer our humble obeisances and pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa to give our Gurumahārāja a long life so he may continue to inspire thousands and thousands of fallen souls to take up this wonderful life of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

In the Kṛṣṇa-kathāmṛta online satsaṅga, I am your daily Jayapatākā Swāmī app reader.

Our twin daughters have now grown up—please shower Gurudeva’s mercy upon them for the best spiritual life and a happy married life. Kindly pray to Kṛṣṇa Bhagavān to bring two good, kind Kṛṣṇa devotees as their husbands.

Always your humble servants,

Vijay Bhagavān Dāsa
Bhakta Anagha Kuppadakath
Bhakta Añjanā Kuppadakath

(All from Toronto, Canada)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa, Gurudeva, my dear spiritual father,

All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON.
All glories to His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Ācāryapāda Guru Mahārāja, my spiritual father.
All glories to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Please accept our respectful obeisances and praṇāmas at your lotus feet, Gurudeva.

We would like to express our sincere respects and deep gratitude to our beloved Guru Mahārāja on the special occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

We humbly engage in book distribution, cooking, and some financial service to the temple. Dear Gurudeva, please pray to Kṛṣṇa to give me more sevā and spiritual guidance so I may serve more and grow in devotion.

May Lord Kṛṣṇa bless our Gurumahārāja to live many more years and continue to guide us in leading sincere spiritual lives, ultimately taking us back home, back to Godhead.

We offer our humble obeisances and daṇḍavat-praṇāmas on this auspicious appearance day, and we pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa to bless Gurumahārāja with a long life so he may continue inspiring thousands and thousands of fallen souls to take up the wonderful life of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

All glories to our spiritual father, master, and Gurudeva.

Your spiritual daughters,
Revati Rādhā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Bhakta Anagha Kuppadakath
Bhakta Añjanā Kuppadakath
(All from Toronto, Canada)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you.

On this most joyous occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā day, I would like to sincerely offer my praṇāmas at your lotus feet and thank you for being such an inspiration and well-wisher.

You continually inspire devotees around the world with your spirit of selfless service. Even amidst all bodily discomforts, there is no stopping you.

By your mercy and blessings, we are growing slowly and steadily at our center in Niagara Falls, Canada. We wish to expand to great extents for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Our congregation size has now doubled. We have an average of 50–60 devotees, many of whom are taking to Kṛṣṇa consciousness very seriously. I am also noticing an increase in the number of students joining our congregation, which is very encouraging.

There are various initiatives I am looking to implement, such as a Bhakti Academy, inspired by the one established at the Toronto temple. For now, we have begun something similar and are calling it Bhakti Manor. We have provided housing facilities for young devotees so they can develop their sādhana together.

Our festivals are also growing, as more people are becoming aware of and appreciating the process of devotional service.

We hope to organize a Ratha-yātrā one day and pray that you will be here to inaugurate it.

Keeping your preaching spirit and instructions in my heart, I am trying to render some insignificant service in whatever capacity I can, as an offering to your kind self.

I pray that you will bless us with your valuable association here in Niagara Falls so that everyone here may be purified and deeply inspired.

Your spiritual son and servant,
Vimalaprema Nityānanda dāsa

United States of America

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances and a simple song at your divine lotus feet.
All Glories to You, Guru Mahārāja!
All Glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!


oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande śrī-gurun dina-tāriṇam
paramānanda-mādhavam śrī-caitanya-īśvaram

Hari oṁ tat sat


Chant, Distribute, Serve – A Homage to Guru Mahārāja

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare,
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare (2)


(1)
Guru Mahārāja is chanting, O glories resound,
His vision expands, feet touch sacred ground.
Navadvīpa calls—Parikrama divine,
Mapping lost tirthas, making them shine.

(2)
Vaikuṇṭha-pura whispers, the rivers rejoice,
In dreams he hears the Dhāma’s voice.
Vāsudeva Datta’s home restored,
By his mercy, pastimes are adored.

(3)
Chant and distribute—this is our way,
Nāma-rucci, Jīva-dāya, serve every day.
Pushkar seeks Navadvīpa’s tide,
To bathe once where mercy abides.

(4)
Friends are chanting, the joy expands,
Villages awaken in sacred strands.
From Māoris’ haka to hearts worldwide,
The holy name is our eternal guide.

(5)
He teaches us love, to serve, to forgive,
To honor all souls, to truly live.
With every pulse, Kṛṣṇa’s names arise,
Lifting the fallen, opening skies.

(6)
Nations are chanting, the planets resound,
Lost tirthas rise, the Dhāma is found.
The universe echoes this one decree—
"Chant and be happy"—eternally free!

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare,
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare (3)


With love and respect,
Your servant,
Anādi-Līlā Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
C/o HG Kṛṣṇa Nāmānanda Dāsa

Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to you!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Happy Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja!!!

Guru Mahārāja, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul for your role in my life.
Because of your mercy, we are hosting Bhakti-vṛkṣa at our home. Please bless us so that we may connect more people to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Kindly bless and shower your mercy upon my parents, sister, brother, their families, and my son, Acyuta Kṛṣṇa, so that we may all grow as a Kṛṣṇa-conscious family and continue to serve you.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me once again for all the offenses I have committed knowingly and unknowingly, by thoughts, words, actions, or by any other means.

I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always protect you.

Your insignificant servant and daughter,
Ānandinī Acyuta-priyā Devī Dāsī

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to all our paramparā ācāryas!

I regularly offer prayers for your better health to Lord Narasiṁhadeva and Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

I humbly thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for granting this fallen, undeserving soul shelter at your divine lotus feet. I can feel your extreme mercy upon me and my family every day, even though we do not deserve it. I am striving hard to become qualified and to receive initiation from Your Divine Grace as soon as possible, Gurudeva.

We are under the guidance of His Grace Caitanya Āvatārī Prabhu, Her Grace Rasamayī Mātaījī, and our mentors are His Grace Amani Gauracandra Prabhu and Her Grace Susevinī Guru Gaurāṅga Mātaījī.

Dear Gurudeva, I humbly seek your mercy to improve the quality of my chanting, to dedicate more time and heart to service, and to perform it in the right mood—with love and sincerity. Please grant me the strength to open my heart to my mentors, to accept their corrections with humility, to follow their guidance sincerely, and to work on the anarthas residing in my heart.

Please bless me with strength to overcome my fear and hesitation in cooking, so I may prepare delicious offerings for Lord Jagannātha and serve all the Vaiṣṇavas with affection and care. May I always have your mercy to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and please bless me that I may fully please you in all that I do.

By your causeless mercy, my son Sai Aniśa (10 years) is chanting 16 rounds daily, and my daughter Haviṣā (8 years) is chanting 12 rounds daily. My husband Pavan has started chanting 1 round daily. We are nothing without your grace, Gurudeva. Please bless all of us so we may continue our devotional service sincerely and consistently, with the right consciousness, to please you and Gaurāṅga.

Kindly forgive us for all the offenses we have made—knowingly or unknowingly—and bless us so we may avoid such offenses in the future.

On this most auspicious occasion of your appearance day, we offer our heartfelt prayers to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and long life, so that you may continue to uplift the fallen souls like us.

Your insignificant servants,
Anusa, Pavan, Sai Anisa, and Havisa

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Gurudev,

On this blessed occasion of Your 76th Appearance Day, I humbly offer my deepest gratitude and appreciation to You, from the core of my heart. Words cannot fully capture the immense love and care You have shown me through the mercy of Your senior disciples, His Grace Caitanya Avatārī Prabhu and Her Grace Rasamayī Mātājī. Their pure affection and guidance have been a reflection of Your boundless compassion. If they, Your dear followers, show me such love and tenderness, I cannot even fathom the magnitude of the mercy You bestow upon all of us, despite my fallen and unworthy state.

I also want to thank You for giving me the association and guidance of my Śikṣā Gurus—His Grace Amāni Gauracandra Prabhu, Her Grace Susevinī Guru Gaurāṅga Devī, and His Grace Kṛṣhṇa Gaurakiśora Prabhu. Their care, love, and teachings have been invaluable, and through their constant guidance, they have nurtured and uplifted me in every aspect of my life. I am forever indebted to them for showing me the way and helping me grow in Kṛṣhṇa consciousness. This is such a precious gift, and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to continue serving under Your shelter.

Though I feel so unqualified and unworthy, I humbly beg for Your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed, knowingly or unknowingly. I pray that You may kindly excuse my shortcomings and continue to bless me with Your guidance and mercy, that I may fully surrender to You and Your divine will. I desire nothing more than to serve You and Your devotees with sincerity and devotion, and I long to fully dedicate myself at Your lotus feet.

Please, Gurudev, bestow Your mercy upon me, and enable me to come to the point of complete surrender to You as soon as possible. There is no hope for us in this material world except in seeking shelter at Your feet, for You are the only way to bring us back to Kṛṣhṇa. Without You, we are lost.

Gurudev, I also humbly request Your blessings for my daughter Chaturā, my wife Ramyā, and myself. Please guide us, protect us, and help us to stay steadfast in our journey of Kṛṣhṇa consciousness. We are praying to Lord Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁhadeva and Lord Śrī Dhanvantari for Your health and well-being, and we ask You to please bless us that, no matter the circumstances, we may never deviate from the path of devotion to Kṛṣhṇa.

On this sacred day, I also wish to express my sincere gratitude to You for all the blessings You have bestowed upon me. May You always be happy and peaceful in Your service to Kṛṣhṇa. I pray that Your divine mercy continues to shine upon all of us, and that we can be ever more worthy of Your loving care and guidance.

Lastly, we humbly request that whenever You visit the USA next, please consider coming to Minneapolis. We would be so honored and grateful to have Your divine presence among us, and we are eager to serve You in any way we can.

Happy 76th Appearance Day, Gurudev! Please accept my respectful obeisances and eternal gratitude. May Your lotus feet continue to guide me, and may I always remain in the shelter of Your divine love.

Your insignificant servant,
Arun Souri

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my and my wife's humble obeisances and koṭi-koṭi praṇāma.
I am your most fallen disciple.
I am not qualified to give anything to you—please accept my little love from my little heart.

Kindly bless me and my wife.
Please forgive me, my wife, and our family for all our offenses and mistakes.
May Bhagavān Narasiṁha-deva and Mātā Lakṣmī always protect you and give you very good health.

Daṇḍavat-praṇāma.

Your most fallen servant,
Aseṣa Karuṇā Jagannātha dāsa and his wife

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Happy 76th Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Appearance Day!

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive us for all of our offenses.

We sincerely pray for your good health. May Nityānanda Prabhu and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu keep you in this world for another hundred years, to continue guiding and blessing us all.

May Hare Kṛṣṇa bless you always.
Please bless us so that we may remain fixed in devotional service.

Your humble servant,
Asīmā Karuṇa Nitāi dāsa

 Dear guru Maharaja,
Please accept our humble obeisances at your lotus feet.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Guru maharaj we prayed to Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda are blessing us by allowing  to have your association longer.We need you with us for a longer time Maharaja. We are praying for your strength and recouperation. Please recover your health with God speed.Dear maharaj
I am praying to Them to help you come completely back to normal and continue your service to Srila Prabhupada mission.
Please forgive us for all our offences.
Your humble servant, Ashim karuna nitai das and gonga karuneswari dasi.radika rituraaj and Rishikesh      from nj usa

 

 

Our Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

By Your mercy, we as a family—my husband, Śrī Śobhana Kṛṣhṇa Dāsa, and my two sons, Kṛṣhṇa and Rāma—are chanting regularly. I am doing rājbhoja cooking once a week and volunteering as a Sunday School teacher here at San Diego ISKCON.

Mahārāja, by Your mercy, I am also preaching the Gītā for the past three years in the Everyday Gītā group organized by ISKCON Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, in English and also in Telugu. Everything is by Your inspiration and mercy.

Mahārāja, whenever I feel like missing You, immediately You come in my dreams and assure me that You are there with me. I need Your blessings to do better devotional service.

My deep prayers to the Supreme Lord to bless our Guru Mahārāja with good health and always keep Guru Mahārāja under His protection so that our Guru Mahārāja can always be inspiring, guiding, and finally take us all back home, back to Godhead.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja.

With lots of love,
Your spiritual daughter,
Bhāgyāwatī Kṛṣhṇa Mohinī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. Daṇḍavat praṇāma.

All glories to you on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Gosvāmī Prabhupāda and all previous ācāryas!
All glories to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu and Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu!
All glories to the ananta-koṭi Gaura-bhakta-vṛnda!

On this sacred day, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for your boundless mercy, tireless service, and unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Your life is a living example of surrender, compassion, and selfless preaching, inspiring millions across the world to take shelter in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Despite all challenges, your steadfast determination to spread Kṛṣṇa’s holy name, establish temples, and nurture devotees is a testament to your divine empowerment. Your love and care reach every corner of the world, touching the hearts of your disciples and well-wishers, guiding them toward Kṛṣṇa with patience and wisdom.

I would like to share that my husband, Tapan Agarwal (aspiring), and I read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam every day, and we are now in Canto 6. Additionally, by the grace of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and your blessings, I have successfully completed my Bhakti-vṛkṣa course. I am so inspired and indebted to you for all your mercy. I wish to continue serving you more and more, and I sincerely pray that you visit Dallas again so we can serve you even better.

Mahārāja, we are eternally indebted to you for the precious gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. On this special occasion, we pray for your continued health, strength, and blessings so that you may keep illuminating the path of devotion for countless souls. I humbly beg you to forgive my offenses, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly. Please bless me with the strength to remain steadfast in my sādhana, develop deep humility, and serve the Vaiṣṇavas selflessly.

Thank you for your immeasurable kindness and mercy. May we always remain engaged in your service and fulfill your divine instructions.

Please always keep us in your shelter and service.

Your insignificant servants,

Cāru Candrāvatī Devī Dāsī
Tapan Agarwal (aspiring)
Ananya Agarwal (aspiring)
Ashia Agarwal (aspiring)

Hare Kṛṣṇa Śrīla Gurudeva,

Please accept my very respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Holiness!


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I want to thank you for all the love you constantly shower upon us, always blessing us with the most precious “Kṛṣṇe matir astu” every day. “Thank you” is not a word sufficient to express my gratitude to you. Your Holiness undergoes so many tribulations just for our benefit, and you show your causeless mercy through this.

As our eternal ācārya, you teach us how we should serve our spiritual master. I pray to Karuṇā-gaura-kṛpāmaya Nitāi to grant me an atom of that love and sincerity, and that alone is enough for my perfection.

Every day I wait for your class and plan my schedule around it. Seeing you speak about your Gaurāṅga is perfection for my eyes, ears, and heart, Gurudeva. These past few classes, as you speak about the holy name, I see your ecstasy and I pray that someday—some lifetime—I may receive even a drop of that love. When you call out “Gaurāṅga! Nityānanda!” I am certain that no soul remains untouched—goosebumps arise and tears flow from every sincere heart.

Thank you, Śrīla Gurudeva, for opening that window and giving us a glimpse into what Kṛṣṇa-prema truly is.

Every day, my prayer to my Deities is that I may serve you in some insignificant way—simply to please and satisfy you. Even as I chant, this remains my heartfelt prayer. I have no qualification or intelligence to serve you, but please, Gurudeva, empower me to satisfy you. Use me as your instrument.

Please forgive me for all the offenses I commit at your divine lotus feet.

Your very insignificant and unworthy spiritual daughter,
Cinmayī Vrajapriyā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at the dust of Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

On this auspicious day of Your appearance, I would like to express a few words of appreciation for all the mercy You have bestowed upon fallen, conditioned souls like me.

First of all, I am deeply thankful to You for accepting me as Your disciple. This alone shows how truly merciful You are. I am completely dependent upon Your mercy. I need Your help to improve my sādhana and come closer to Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Thank You for giving me the path to Śrī Kṛṣṇa and His eternal abode of Goloka Vṛndāvana.

With Your blessings, I am able to chant my sixteen rounds of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra:

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Please continue to shower Your mercy upon this fallen soul. By sincerely following Your instructions, I pray that I may be able to sustain and grow in my spiritual life.

I am fool number one, and without Your causeless mercy, I have no hope. I humbly beg for that causeless mercy. Through Your mercy, I can then beg the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda, the previous ācāryas, and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi and Pañca-tattva.

As Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura says in his prayers, in essence I should:

  1. Chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.

  2. Serve Śrī Kṛṣṇa and the Vaiṣṇavas.

  3. Study the teachings of Kṛṣṇa, like the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Guru Mahārāja, by Your mercy, my Kṛṣṇa consciousness is getting better every day. With Your continued blessings, I am improving in my sādhana. But I still need Your mercy—always.


Your servant,
Devānanda Rāma dāsa
Nidhi Sohni (Aspiring)

My Parents: Bhojraj Sohni & Suśīlā Devī (Aspiring)
My Children: Darsh, Kṛṣṇa & Mādhava
Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA

Dearest Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to the most auspicious tithi of Your Appearance!

Our humble and heartfelt prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always keep you in the best of health and bless us with Your divine association for many decades to come.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, recently during the celebration of Nityānanda Trayodaśī, I came across a song by Śrīla Kānu Rāmadāsa Ṭhākura, Doyā Koro More Nitāi, and was immediately reminded of You:

jaya prema-bhakti-dātā-patākā tomāra
uttama adhama kichu nā koilo bicāra

“Lord Nityānanda has a flag. That flag gives prema-bhakti, pure love and devotional service. He never discriminates whether one is uttama or adhama—most elevated or most degraded. He gives the gift of pure love and devotional service to one and all.”

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, You are the flag-bearer of Nityānanda Prabhu’s mercy and compassion, spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness far and wide. You devise ingenious ways to give mercy even to those who are not remotely interested in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We are indeed recipients of such mercy through Your dear representatives who embody this mood. It is our immense good fortune to have come in touch with You and to have obtained shelter at Your divine lotus feet in this lifetime. May we always cherish this rare blessing and live our lives in a way worthy of it.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I recently came across this quote from a lecture You gave in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur on March 4, 1993:

"Once somebody gets the taste, how we can live without Caitanya Mahāprabhu, how can we survive without that association?"

Your love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is infectious—it induces in us a greed to taste even a drop of that same love. Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, please bless us that we may develop love for Lord Caitanya and His associates.

You often mention how Lord Caitanya’s līlā is manifest even today through the global preaching mission. Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, we deeply desire to participate in this līlā by assisting You in Your preaching efforts. Following Your instruction, we have been conducting kids’ classes here in Omaha, and we aspire to adopt the various congregational development programs that You have introduced and expand our preaching for Your pleasure.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, by Your personal example, You show us the importance of studying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and pursuing śāstric degrees. Drawing inspiration from You, we are currently studying Bhakti-vaibhava. We pray to follow in Your footsteps by reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books with utmost seriousness, transforming our own lives and sharing this wisdom with others.

Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, we have been the recipients of Your causeless mercy on countless occasions. We are always receiving but have not yet reciprocated sufficiently. We pray that we may overcome our innumerable anarthas and live a life of complete surrender, dedicating our body, mind, and words in Your service.

Please forgive us for all offenses we may have committed knowingly or unknowingly, and kindly keep us always under Your shelter.

Begging to remain Your eternal servants,
Divyaṅgī Lalitā devī dāsī
Prema Vikāsa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

Respected Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

This prayer song is an offering to Amiya Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu in Vṛndāvana, for the Vyāsa-pūjā celebration of Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami, who has dedicated his life in service to Śrī Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Bhakti, guiding us in the Brahma-Madhva-Gauḍīya-sampradāya under the guidance of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda.

Verse 1:

In Vṛndāvana’s sacred grove, where Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda’s devotion flows,
By Amiya Nimai’s blessings, Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s love grows.
With every chant and prayer, His gentle light glows,
Guiding us through day and night, where His divine mercy shows.

Chorus:

Amiya Nimai, in Vṛndāvana’s embrace,
Your devotion fills our hearts with divine grace.
In every Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava prayer and song,
We find our strength—where we belong.

Verse 2:

In the heart of Vṛndāvana, where peacocks dance and sing,
Amiya Nimai’s blessings, joy they bring.
With every step we take in His divine abode,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Madana-mohana’s devotion lightens every load.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Verse 3:

Through the Vṛndāvana holy rivers, where the waters flow,
Amiya Nimai’s mercy—in our hearts we know.
With every sunrise, His blessings shine,
Bestowing Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara’s love, so divine.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Verse 4:

In the temple’s quiet, where devotees pray,
Amiya Nimai’s love guides us every day.
With every offering, with every heartfelt plea,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Rāmaṇī’s grace sets our soul to ever-increasing devotion.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Verse 5:

Under the sacred trees, where whispers of love,
Amiya Nimai’s blessings descend from above.
With every tear of joy, with every smile so bright,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara’s love fills us with delight.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Verse 6:

In the gardens of Vṛndāvana, where flowers bloom,
Amiya Nimai’s presence dispels all gloom.
With every fragrant breeze, His love we feel,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha’s devotion—so pure and real.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Verse 7:

In the moonlit nights, where stars softly gleam,
Amiya Nimai’s blessings—like a gentle dream.
With every moment spent in His divine embrace,
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gokulānanda’s love fills us with grace.

Chorus (repeat as above)

Humbly in Your Service,
Golokeśvarī Gāyatrī Devī Dāsī and Madana Gopāla Dāsa
Seattle, Washington, USA

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Your Divine Grace!

I am a very, very small and ignorant aspiring disciple of Yours. I have no intelligence or qualification whatsoever to even attempt to speak of Your unlimited glories—but still, by Your causeless mercy, I offer this humble attempt.

Guru Mahārāja, my greatest inspiration is witnessing how, despite facing so many health challenges and obstacles in life, You continue to remain completely absorbed in devotional service, tirelessly engaging not only Yourself but also everyone around You in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You teach us not only through words but also—and more importantly—by Your exemplary actions, showing us how to perform loving devotional service to the Lord in all circumstances.

From my personal experience, since I began aspiring to take shelter of Your lotus feet, I have seen a significant change in the way I approach devotional life. My chanting, reading of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and listening to lectures from Your exalted disciples have become more focused, determined, consistent, and of improved quality.

This transformation is entirely due to Your mercy, which You so generously extend even to a fallen soul like me. Please accept my repeated, respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

I kindly beg You to continue guiding me on this sacred path of Kṛṣṇa-bhakti, so that I may learn to serve You in various ways that please You and Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Please always keep us within Your shelter and service.

Your insignificant servants,
Gunjan Gangwani (aspiring – New Jersey, USA)
Vikash Kumar (my husband, aspiring)
Mādhav Kumar (son)
Gaurāṅgī Gopī Kumar (daughter)

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, our beloved Guru Mahārāja!

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my koṭi-koṭi praṇāmas again and again on this most blessed day of your Vyāsa-pūjā!
We are always praying for your well-being. We are always begging for your mercy.

What would life be like without you and our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda? A terrible thought!

When I first met you, I was the mother of two young children. For years I had been reading Prabhupāda’s books and trying to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness on my own. Then finally, the day came and my prayers were answered. The only way to become a devotee in 1981 was to move into the temple. So we found ourselves taking shelter at the ISKCON farm, Murāri Sevaka, Tennessee, USA. I was so happy and relieved to finally have the association of the devotees.

We came there in April, and you visited in early June for the first time. Your visit was a big event, as Murāri was “off the beaten path.” I remember when you entered the temple room—the excitement, the kīrtana, the smiles were explosive! I didn’t know that, even then, you were famous for your sevā and your dedication. But everyone else knew about Jayapatākā Swāmī—how you had gone to India and spent many years there, building Māyāpur for Prabhupāda.

I got to witness my first greeting of a saintly person, with offerings of garlands, foot bathing, and pūjā. Then, I went up with my three-year-old daughter and my son, who was little more than a baby, and we offered flower petals to your lotus feet, getting mahā cookies in return.

But the best was yet to come. When everyone had offered petals and there were still cookies on the tray, you began throwing them to the excited devotees, who were smiling and jumping and laughing! I wanted one! I held up my hand eagerly. You would look at me, get a puzzled expression on your face, and then throw the cookie to someone else! Several times it happened like this.

Then suddenly, I realized I was holding up my mūcī (unclean) hand because I had my baby on my right hip—and because I was just so ignorant. As soon as I moved my son to the other side and held up my clean hand, you got a big smile on your face and… whoosh! You threw that cookie right into my hand. I got it!!

I’ve always felt so grateful for that first meeting. You were instructing me from the very beginning. And even more importantly, Prabhupāda explains, “Even by a moment’s association with a pure devotee, one can achieve all perfection.”

So it had begun—and would continue—by your mercy, because you have come to assist Nitāi-Gaura in bringing the fallen, the foolish, the low-born, and the distressed back to the lotus feet of the Lord. That was me, Guru Mahārāja, and you saved—are saving—me.

Please, dearest Guru Mahārāja, please bless and empower me to be more proactive in giving Kṛṣṇa consciousness to others. My children and I are still sheltering here at New Talavān, “keeping the faith” and trying to serve Their Lordships, the Vaiṣṇavas, and the cows. That we are all still here after 40 years is testament to your extreme mercy.

I post about you five times a week on my Facebook page, trying to encourage devotees and help them feel connected to you, but I also want to do more outreach and active preaching. I know this is something that really pleases you. I beg for your blessings.

Thank you for everything! Words fail to express how much we love and appreciate you. Praying that you stay with us for many more years and that we can assist you in fulfilling Prabhupāda’s orders.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to you, our beloved Guru Mahārāja!

Your spiritual daughter,
Haridhvani Devī Dāsī

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet, Gurudeva!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

Gurudeva, my name is Havisha, and I am 8 years old. I chant 12 rounds every day, I am reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and I attend a Bhagavad-gītā class once a week. I am also trying to learn maṅgala-ārati, and I aspire to learn the harmonium so I can dedicate it to the service of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

None of this is possible without your mercy, so Gurudeva, please bless me so that I may become more Kṛṣṇa conscious, chant my 12 rounds attentively, and do more devotional service to please you and Śrī Gaurāṅga. Please also bless our family so that we may all grow together in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and long life.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servants,
Havisha, Sai Aniśa, Pavan, Anuśā

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble and respectful prostrated obeisances in the dust of your feet on this very auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

As always, I would like to start by offering my sincere thanks to you for accepting me as your disciple, some 16 years ago in New Panihati Dhām, Atlanta.

I always remember how merciful you are and how determined you are in serving your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda.

In spite of so many health issues, you continue to travel around the world, giving your association to all of your disciples, non-disciples, as well as all sincere souls who want to make spiritual progress.

You have mentioned on several occasions that Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted you to preach unlimitedly. You have taken this order—as well as many other instructions given to you by Śrīla Prabhupāda—as your life’s mission. Even after your liver and kidney transplant, you traveled the world to carry out your mission.

Recently, due to kidney failure, you have been put on dialysis again. Undergoing dialysis multiple times a week would severely restrict the travels of any ordinary individual. But this is not the case with you. You are not an ordinary person—you are an empowered associate of Lord Caitanya, who is always determined to serve Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. Your continued travels within and outside of India are a testament to your resilience and transcendental determination.

As a responsible disciple, I also want to follow in your footsteps and develop the proper mood in serving Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. Only by pleasing you can I have any hope of the mercy of Gaura-Nitāi.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I would like to thank you for giving your blessings to my wife and myself during our recent visit to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

You always inspire us and give us your words of encouragement so that we can progress nicely in our spiritual lives. In spite of so many responsibilities, you still find time for all of us—as a very caring father.

Only by pleasing you can I have any hope of the mercy of Gaura-Nitāi. Guru Mahārāja, I therefore continue to beg for your mercy and blessings upon Barsanā Citrā Devī Dāsī and myself, so that we can increase our preaching activities—book distribution, harināma, and Nāma-haṭṭa programs.

Thank you again for everything.

Your insignificant disciple,
Jāneśvara Gaurāṅga dāsa
Fort Lauderdale Yātrā, Florida

3-10-2025

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble and respectful prostrated obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet on this very auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

As always, I would like to start by offering my sincere thanks to you for accepting me as your disciple some sixteen years ago in New Panihāṭi Dhāma, Atlanta.

I always remember how merciful you are and how determined you are in serving your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda.

In spite of so many health issues, you continue to travel around the world, giving your association to all of your disciples, non-disciples, and all sincere souls who want to make spiritual progress.

You have mentioned on several occasions that Śrīla Prabhupāda wanted you to preach unlimitedly. You have taken this order—as well as many other instructions given to you by Śrīla Prabhupāda—as your life’s mission. Even after your liver and kidney transplant, you traveled the world to carry out your mission.

Recently, due to kidney failure, you have been put on dialysis again. Having to undergo dialysis multiple times a week, an ordinary individual would be restricted in his or her travels. But this is not the case with you. You are not an ordinary person but an empowered associate of Lord Caitanya, always determined to serve Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. Your continued travels within and outside of India are a testament to your resilience.

As a responsible disciple, I also want to follow in your footsteps and develop the proper mood in serving Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. Only by pleasing you can I have any hope of the mercy of Gaura-Nitāi.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I would like to thank you for giving your blessings to my wife, Varsānā Citra Devī Dāsī, and myself during our recent visit to Śrīdhāma Māyāpur.

You always inspire us and give us words of encouragement so that we can progress nicely in our spiritual lives. In spite of so many responsibilities, you find time for all of us as a very caring father.

Only by pleasing you can I have any hope of the mercy of Gaura-Nitāi. Guru Mahārāja, I therefore continue to beg for your mercy and blessings upon Varsānā Citra Devī Dāsī and myself so that we can increase our preaching activities of book distribution, harināma, and Nāma-haṭṭa programs.

Thank you again for everything.

Your insignificant disciple,
Janeśvara Gaurāṅga Dāsa

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to his stalwart victory flag—his dear Jayapatākā Swāmī!

Guru Mahārāja, for years and years, and decades and decades, I have been mostly serving in separation. They say that vāṇī is the highest position of service, because it is service to your instructions while in separation.

I have watched you over the years, and no matter what health challenge or crisis comes your way, there is a pattern. Your disciples are told to pray, and we pray in various ways—chanting mantras, circumambulating Tulasī Mahārāṇī, fasting, touching the Deities’ feet in prayer—and every time, Kṛṣṇa has allowed you to pull through.

Indeed, serving you from a distance has been a blessing in disguise, because as enlivening as it is whenever I get the chance to serve you in your vāpu, this serving in separation is what will get me back to the spiritual world. In the end, we will have to fly our own plane, and Guru Mahārāja, you have prepared me for that.

All I can do is work on myself and try to remember the most famous verse from Śikṣāṣṭaka:

tṛṇād api sunīcena
taror api sahiṣṇunā
amāninā mānadena
kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ

Basically, the only thing preventing me from the spiritual world is my own attachments, my own false ego, and my own failure to take every moment of life seriously enough to give up all things unrelated to bhakti.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please bless me to take to this process with much more determination and enthusiasm. Please bless me to transcend the ups and downs of material life and become a pure devotee.

Please bless me to be able to offer all respects to others while not expecting respect in return. If I can somehow have even a few of your spiritual qualities, there will be much hope for me!

On this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā of 2025, please forgive any offenses I may have committed unto your lotus feet.

Wishing you bliss and love in Kṛṣṇa consciousness today and every day,

Your spiritual daughter,
Kaivalyā Sundarī Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Respected Gurudeva,

Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for your divine association. Your wonderful Caitanya-caritāmṛta and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes have saved me. I am striving in some way to bring my children into Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Guru Mahārāja, we pray to Kṛṣṇa for your long and healthy life. May my love for you always flow like the sacred Gaṅgā, steadily reaching the ocean. You are strong and determined, never stopping—no matter the obstacles or your health condition.

Guru Mahārāja, please stay with us.
By hearing your classes and taking your darśana, we gain immense spiritual strength.
Please bless me so that I may assist you in your preaching mission.

My service is:

  • Hosting traveling devotees

  • Distributing books

  • Dressing the Deities

I pray to serve you with sincerity and devotion.

Guru Mahārāja, I am trying to do Bhakti-vṛkṣa, sometimes in person, sometimes online.
Please help me so that I can take it seriously and serve with greater dedication.

Your eternal servant,
Kālindī Sundarī Devī Dāsī
(Dīkṣā disciple)
ISKCON Columbus
Columbus, OH, USA

Dear Guru Maharaja, 

       

     Please accept my humble obeisances, all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Today, on this auspicious day of your appearance, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering guidance and compassion.

 

      Last Year on your appearance day I had a dream you were walking guru maharaja. I was so happy to see you walking again. I hope one day you will be able to walk again. I pray to Krishna to keep you healthy and well. Please bless me and my son Bishop to serve you and Krishna faithfully. I pray that you continue to bless us with your grace and lead us on the path of devotion .All Glories to your lotus feet please accept my humble obeisances.

 

Your Servants,

Kanika Das & Bishop Sarkar

 

     

 

Namo Om Vishnupādāy Krishna Presthāy Bhutale

Srimate Jayapatākā Swāmi Niti Namine ||

Namo Acharyapaday Nitāi Kripā Pradāyine

Gaura Kathā Dhāma Day Nagar Grāma Tārine ||

Dearmost Gurumaharaja,

Please accept our sincerest respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

In Srimad Bhagavatam 11.5.32, Karbhajana Muni predicts the advent and characteristics of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the following verse,

 

kṛṣṇa-varṇaṁ tviṣākṛṣṇaṁ
sāṅgopāṅgāstra-pārṣadam
yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-prāyair
yajanti hi su-medhasaḥ

In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the names of Kṛṣṇa. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.

We can see how Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu expanded His divine mercy through His Sa-Anga and Upanga as Your Divine Grace. You are continuously residing in Gauranga Consciousness and distributing His mercy in every nuke and corners. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is the embodiment of extreme mercy. But Sriman Nityananda Prabhu is more merciful than Sriman Mahaprabhu Himself. There is no way to deliver the most fallen sinful conditioned souls other than bestowing them the unconditional mercy of Lord Nityananda so that they can ultimately be able to serve Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. As an eternal servant of Lord Nityananda, you are leaving no stone unturned to expand Their glories. For last 6 decades, you have been tirelessly carrying out the orders of your spiritual master, HDG Srila Prabhupada, to fulfill the predictions of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Respected Acharyapada,
This year I am meditating on two qualities of yours namely softness and gravity. You are “Vajradapi kathorani mriduni kusumadapi”- harder than a diamond and softer than a petal. When you listen to any devotee, you empathize with them completely. You give pracitical suggestion. But you never tolerate Maryada Vyatikrom and chastise immediately. I have heard many anecdotes from senior Vaishnavas who narrated your strict disciplinary nature. At the same time, you took care of them in such a manner that they would not remember the chastisement as an unpleasant experience. Regarding your gravity, whenever we see you, we get a lost in the deepness of your presence. Everything else seems external, unnatural just like when somebody travels in the ocean nothing seems to exist except water around.

 

Srila Gurumahraja,

My preaching has been going ok this year. I am not able to expand any service because of professional and personal situations. I am also falling behind in my sadhana which I promise to you that I will take care of more diligently. I pray to Sri Sri Radha-Madanmohan, Sriman Mahaprabhu, Sri Sri Laxmi-Nrisimhadeva, Sri Sri Pancha-Tattva and all the previous and present Acharyas to bestow you good health and 100 years of lifetime so that we keep getting your association. After the departure of stalwart acharyas such as H H Bhakti-Caru Swami Gurumaharja, H H Gopala- Krishna Gowami Maharaja in the recent past, we need your presence more than ever.

 

I am grateful to you for keeping me under the shelter of H G Vaisesika Das Pr who is constantly inspiring us in Krishna Consciousness through his discourses, instructions, and personal examples.

 

Your Eternal Servant,

Koladwip Pran Das

ISKCON of Silicon Valley

Hare Kṛṣṇa dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Gosvāmī Prabhupāda, and all previous ācāryas!
All glories to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu and Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu!
All glories to the ananta-koṭi Gaura-bhakta-vṛnda!

I am fool number one, and without your causeless mercy I have no hope. I humbly beg for your causeless mercy. Only by your mercy can I even begin to beg the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda, the previous ācāryas, and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi and Pañca-tattva.

As Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura says in his prayers:

gaurāṅga karuṇā karo, dīna hīna jane
mo-sama patita prabhu, nāhi tri-bhuvane

O my dear Lord Gaurāṅga! Please show Your mercy to this lowly and destitute soul. O Lord! There is no one more fallen than myself in all the three worlds.

And as Śrīla Devakīnandana dāsa Ṭhākura prays:

vṛndāvana-vāsī yata vaiṣṇavera gaṇa
prathame vandana kari sabāra caraṇa
nīlācala-vāsī yata mahāprabhura gaṇa
bhūmite paḍiyā vando sabāra caraṇa
navadvīpa-vāsī yata mahāprabhura bhakta
sabāra caraṇa vando hañā anurakta
mahāprabhura bhakta yata gauḍa-deśe sthiti
sabāra caraṇa vando kariyā praṇati

First of all, I offer glorifications to the feet of all the Vaiṣṇavas of Vṛndāvana.
Praising all of Mahāprabhu’s Nīlācala associates, I prostrate at their feet.
I pray for loving attachment to the lotus feet of all of Mahāprabhu’s Navadvīpa bhaktas.
I offer praṇāmas at the feet of all of Mahāprabhu’s Gauḍadeśa (Bengal) devotees.

Your glories are unlimited.

By hearing each of your classes, I feel deeply inspired to practice devotional service more enthusiastically and submissively. Your words constantly remind me of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions in his classes and purports. In your recent classes from Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, you repeatedly emphasized:

  • Chanting 16 rounds,

  • Distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books,

  • Studying śāstra through Bhakti-śāstrī, Bhakti-vedānta, Vaibhava, Sarvabhauma courses,

  • Preaching and hearing regularly.

This inspired me to push myself and go out to distribute Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, even though it was difficult to juggle sādhana, service, and job responsibilities.

Your love, spiritual care, and unlimited compassion for all souls inspire me to share that mercy with others—through mahā-prasāda distribution and outreach.

Your unwavering dedication to fulfilling the desires of Śrīla Prabhupāda is astounding. For example:

  • Your recent acquisition of land near Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s birthplace, Sūkhadā Kuñja, and the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Rāma-navamī (April 6, 2025), inspired me to offer some small service.

  • Your commitment to installing 108 footprints of Lord Caitanya, a desire of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, even while hospitalized, shows unstoppable dedication. Already 20–30 installations were completed, and many more are being done during the current sāfārī-yātrā.

  • Your development of powerful outreach platforms like Bhakti-vṛkṣa, Nāma-haṭṭa, Dāmodara programs, and the Navadvīpa-maṇḍala-parikramā perfectly exemplifies your realization of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s vision. Hearing your March 2025 parikramā classes transported me there in spirit—I pray to be there physically next year by your mercy.

Even while fully engaged in preaching, programs, reading, chanting—you find time to reply to emails, personally speak to devotees, and extend your classes beyond schedule despite your health team’s requests. You are truly unstoppable—a victorious, compassionate, loving spiritual father, master, friend, well-wisher, and eternal guide.


I offer my prostrated, respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet—again and again.
I humbly beg your forgiveness for any offenses I’ve knowingly or unknowingly committed.

We eagerly hope to be in your physical association soon in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. In the USA East Coast (NY/NJ/DC/PA), devotees are eagerly awaiting your visit. We pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your continued good health and strength to carry forward the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas.

Please keep us always in your shelter and service.

Your insignificant servants,
Kṛṣṇa-nāma-ānanda dāsa
Haripriyā Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī
My mother – Sītā-kṛpā-mayī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa Sāketa (aspiring)
Pannagāyuktā (aspiring)

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances on the occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā.
All glories to Your Divine Grace. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I am reminded how you undertook the great sacrifice of taking Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the Western world, and how we are so deeply indebted to Your Divine Grace.

You have taken Lord Caitanya’s mercy all over the world.

You have shown us how we should be dedicated to serving Guru and Gaurāṅga, and how we should follow in your footsteps.

I would like to help you complete the construction of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium along with the devotees, see the Navadvīpa Parikramā expand, witness the unification of the Caitanya disciplic succession, and see the distribution of your transcendental literature increase exponentially.

There are many other instructions you have given us, your disciples. Following them is possible only by your grace. We can remain united in carrying out your orders only by receiving your mercy.

All glories to you!

Your servant,
Kusuma Śāśidhara

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣhṇa,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I am offering this 2025 Vyāsa-pūjā as Your spiritual daughter for the first time, after receiving dīkṣā from You in August 2024. With Your mercy and blessings, I am making progress in developing Kṛṣṇa consciousness at every moment of this life. Only with Your strength can I spread the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Kṛṣṇa to more souls, and help make this world a better place to go back home, back to Godhead.

Guru's strength upholds me,
Kṛṣṇa's light guides me,
Caitanya's grace empowers,
To Goloka, all souls ascend.

Your aspiring servant,
Lalita Govinda Priya Devī Dāsī

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to your Divine Grace! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we are offering sincere prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva for your health and praying for many, many more blissful returns of this day. You have appeared to deliver countless conditioned souls like me from the clutches of māyā.

In spite of your body being a network of physical constraints, you remain blissful in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This we can personally witness in the daily Caitanya-līlā classes, culminating in the pinnacle of your invaluable blessings—Kṛṣṇer matir astu ("May you remember Kṛṣṇa!").

We are eternally indebted to you for your causeless mercy, and we pray that we may remain engaged in your service eternally.

I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, who has opened my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with the torchlight of knowledge.

vande 'haṁ śrī-guroḥ śrī-yuta-pāda-kamalaṁ śrī-gurūn vaiṣṇavāṁś ca
śrī-rūpaṁ sāgrajātaṁ saha-gaṇa-raghunāthānvitam taṁ sa jīvam
sādvaitaṁ sādhvutaṁ parijana-sahitaṁ kṛṣṇa-caitanya-devam
śrī-rādhā-kṛṣṇa-pādān saha-gaṇa-lalitā- śrī-viśākhānvitāṁś ca

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

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

On this special day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to thank you for all the effort you make to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and teach us through your impeccable example.

I am deeply grateful for your protection and for engaging me in service. I admire you infinitely and humbly beg for your blessings so that I may continue performing devotional service and, one day, be able to please you.

I recently sent you a service report, and wherever I am, I will always continue serving and giving my best.

Your daughter,
Līlāmayi Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto the dust of your divine lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you and Gaurāṅga!
Wish you a very, very Happy Vyāsa-pūjā! May you always stay healthy. May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva always protect you.

On this auspicious day of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, I am begging for your blessings for our spiritual growth, Gurudeva. Thanking you so much for the inspiring, tireless preaching examples, even amidst your health situations. Please forgive me for the offenses that I have committed knowingly or unknowingly.

Your humble servants,
Mahā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Manoj Kumar (aspiring disciple)
Mahāsvīn (aspiring disciple)

United States of America (Edison, NJ)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja. Our dandavat pranāms at your lotus feet.

Your Vyāsa-pūjā day is such a glorious day for us (my husband and myself) that we look forward to celebrating it at home and at the temple. We pray to Lord Kṛṣṇa to shower His blessings on you so you can continue with all your activities and keep inspiring us always. With your mercy, we are looking forward to that auspicious day when we would be accepted as your initiated disciples.

With your mercy and blessings, we are getting an opportunity to perform some service at the temple. We also got an opportunity to help Govinda Prabhu (Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciple) in assisting with some service required for the Kṛṣṇa Food Truck in Los Angeles. We have been visiting our temple for more than a decade but never did this earlier. Once we took shelter (mentally) from you, we see so many changes in our lives, which wouldn't have been possible without your blessings.

We pray for your mercy that we get a tiny drop of your dedication, which you had for your Guru, our dear Śrīla Prabhupāda. We beg you, please bestow your blessings such that we perform all our services with utmost humility, always without pride setting in us. Please make us instruments in carrying out your order. Please bless us that we chant our rounds with love and learn to serve everyone without any false ego and never commit any offenses.

Your sheltered disciples,
Śrīnatha and Manjulā

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories unto You and Lord Gaurāṅga.

Wishing You a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration—and many more to come.

Guru Mahārāja, You are so merciful that even amidst so much difficulty, You always pray for us and encourage us to sincerely practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your presence gives us energy and enthusiasm. Guru Mahārāja, Your great qualities are very difficult to comprehend, and Your mercy is immense—You have accepted us as Your disciples despite our disqualifications.

Nowadays, hearing Your old lectures fills our hearts with overflowing love—especially when You chant “GAURĀṄGA!!!
Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!!!

Guru Mahārāja, we beg at Your lotus feet to please forgive our offenses, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly. Kindly bless us so we may assist You in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and in fulfilling the instructions he gave You.

We, Your godbrothers and godsisters, have by Your mercy opened centers in Nizamabad and Armoor, Telangana, India. Please bless us so we may lovingly and effectively spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness to others.

Guru Mahārāja, my wife and children are currently in Hyderabad while I continue to work in Philadelphia, USA. By the end of this year, I plan to return to India to help You and serve the devotees in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Our children—our daughter (15 years) and our two sons (13 and 8 years)—are also growing up. Guru Mahārāja, please bless them to always remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thank You, Guru Mahārāja, for everything. Kindly always bless us to remain engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness with purity and dedication.

Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!!!

Your servants,
Dāsānu-dāsa,
Muralidhara Keśava Dāsa (Brāhmaṇa-dīkṣā)
Vijaya Vṛndāvaneśvarī Devī Dāsī (Brāhmaṇa-dīkṣā)
Philadelphia, USA

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

With each passing day, month, and year, we thank Lord Kṛṣṇa for bringing us to Your shelter. You have always been an inspiration in so many ways. Śrīla Prabhupāda gave You many very challenging instructions, and You have been able to fulfill all of them. Some of those instructions are infinite in nature, yet You never fail to try to fulfill them. That inspires us so much.

Your example is enough to take a sincere disciple back to Godhead. Just by seeing Your daily activities, the way You deal with devotees and people in general shows Your benevolent nature. This world is blessed to have Your physical presence, and we hope and pray we can follow in Your footsteps.

On this auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we pray to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā to always protect You.

Please forgive us for any offenses committed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Your humble servant,
Nanda Kumāra Kṛṣṇa Dāsa

Dear Spiritual Father, Śrīla Gurumahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your loving divine grace.

Wishing you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava!

We are praying to our Lordships for your good health and speedy recovery.

Gurumahārāja, I have no qualification to write or to be part of the divine realm of things, yet out of your causeless mercy, you gave me your blessings and initiation in the year 2021.

My long-cherished desire to meet you was fulfilled during Sādhu-saṅga 2023. I, along with my family, received your personal blessings. It was a miraculous day for me. Since then, my heart is always longing for more and more of your association.

You really do listen to our prayers, Gurumahārāja.
Thank you for that special darśana.

Whenever I feel spiritually weak, I pray at your lotus feet, and immediately I receive strength to overcome my weakness.
Gurumahārāja, you inspire me at every step of my life.

Thank you for always being there for us.

I humbly beg for your continued blessings so that I may progress on the spiritual path and remain engaged in preaching activities.

Thank you, Gurumahārāja, for showering your causeless mercy.
May your health wonderfully improve with each passing day, and may you continue to deliver fallen souls like myself.

Jaya Śrīla Gurumahārāja!
Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your spiritual daughter and family,
Guru Kṛṣṇa
Nandapriyā Narmadā Devī Dāsī
Sudikṣā and Nitya
(Charlotte, NC, USA)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories unto you! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Words cannot express the happiness of being a part of the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement. But there would be no movement if it were not for staunch, faithful devotees like yourself, who not only diagnose the spiritual disease—avidyā—but also provide the bona fide cure: devotional service, coming down through our disciplic succession all the way from Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself!

And today is a special day to express our gratitude. By the mercy of the spiritual master, we are engaged in so many blissful activities—Kṛṣṇa-kathā, harināma-saṅkīrtana, worshiping the Deities, making offerings, distributing prasāda and transcendental literature, and assisting you, dear Gurudeva, in various ways to fulfill the instructions that Śrīla Prabhupāda entrusted to you.

Just as a father hands over the keys to his grown-up sons before departing, Śrīla Prabhupāda left behind many instructions for carrying on this movement. Each instruction is like a key to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s heart, and like a good son, you have been following them with great enthusiasm and success. How dear you must be to His Divine Grace!

One example is that even now, as I write this, so many fortunate souls are witnessing the installation of the lotus footprints of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at the sacred places visited by His holy feet. All glories to your service!

Your association is most important for us householders, prodding us to give up our miserly existence and igniting within us the desire to become more useful. Please continue to bless us in this way.

Your hopeful servant,
Nārada-priyā Devī Dāsī

Dear Beloved Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and reverence as I sincerely reflect on your extraordinary contributions to our global community of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava devotees. Indeed, your life and service are a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the path of pure bhakti for countless souls.

Your unwavering dedication to spreading the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda continues to touch the hearts of millions. Through your profound kathā, insightful quotes, and powerful personal example, you have made the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam accessible to all. Your ability to connect with devotees from diverse backgrounds and inspire them to deepen their relationship with the Supreme is truly remarkable.

I am particularly moved by your resilience and determination in the face of numerous challenges. Despite facing significant health issues, you continue to travel tirelessly, preach with the highest enthusiasm, and guide your disciples with deep compassion and timeless wisdom. Your unwavering commitment to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda is a source of strength and inspiration for all of us.

Your efforts in establishing and nurturing numerous projects—such as the Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandir, the Congregational Development Ministry, and your dedicated GBC leadership—have had a profound impact on the global devotional community. These initiatives have provided countless devotees with opportunities to engage in devotional service and deepen their spiritual practices.

On a personal level, your teachings and example have profoundly impacted my spiritual journey. Your emphasis on chanting the holy names, associating with devotees, cultivating good relationships, and maintaining a loving, inclusive spirit is truly infectious. Your unwavering service to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda continues to help me stay focused and motivated in my own practice and service at the Los Angeles temple. I am eternally grateful for your kind association and guidance.

On this very special day, I pray to the Lord and Śrīla Prabhupāda to bless you with good health, extra strength, and continued success in all your endeavors. May you continue to inspire and guide us on the path of devotion for many, many years to come.

Thank you for being a beacon of light in our lives. Your teachings and example have deeply impacted my spiritual life, and I am eternally grateful for your association.

Your humble servant,
Navadvīpa Nanda Dulāl dāsa (JPS)
Los Angeles, CA, USA

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On the very auspicious day of Your Divine Grace’s Vyāsa-pūjā, I just want to share my realization that just as Mahāprabhu is most magnanimous (mahā-vadānyāya)—one who gives the highest thing to the lowest people in the easiest way (Kṛṣṇa-prema to Jagāi and Mādhāi in the form of chanting)—similarly, dear Gurudeva, You have made the highest thing (love of Godhead) possible for the lowest of mankind in a female body with no qualification, by accepting me and initiating me into the process of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, which is the easiest process in Kali-yuga to achieve the highest goal. Therefore, Your Divine Grace is the most magnanimous.

You are an ocean of mercy, and my hope is that when the rain of mercy lands in my dry heart—parched due to the scorching heat of lust over lifetimes—it will become soft and fertile, thus giving rise to the seeds of nava-vidhā-bhakti. With proper watering—through chanting and hearing—the creeper of devotion will rise high into the sky to the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa, all by Your mercy.

I was reading Caitanya-caritāmṛta and came across a text:

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Antya-līlā 3.4.47

durdaive sevaka yadi yāya anya sthāne
sei ṭhākura dhanya tāre cule dhari’ āne

“If by chance a servant falls down and goes somewhere else, glorious is that master who captures him and brings him back by the hair.”

And reading this, I was thinking that Your Divine Grace is that glorious master for me. If for any reason I go astray, please keep me in Your shelter always—even though I am undeserving. You have very kindly made my good fortune, and You are my only hope!

On this most auspicious day, I pray for Your Divine Grace’s good health and well-being. I pray to Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā-mayī and Sudarśana Cakra to bestow Their choicest blessings upon Your Divine Grace—today and always.

Thank You for everything.

In gratitude,
Your insignificant daughter,
Nayanamañjarī Devī Dāsī

হরে কৃষ্ণ হরে কৃষ্ণ কৃষ্ণ কৃষ্ণ হরে হরে । হরে রাম হরে রাম রাম রাম হরে হরে॥ 

হে শ্রীল গুরুদেব,

আমার সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণাম আপনার রাতুল চরণে 

আপনার ন্যায় পরমপাবন, উদার, গুরুনিষ্ঠ, গৌড়ধনজনের অপার কৃপা সদাই জগতের সকল জীবের প্রতি সদা বর্ষীত হোক।

আপনি বৈষ্ণব জনের প্রাণ। আপনি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের নির্ভীক সৈনিক। আপনি বিশাল বটবৃক্ষের ন্যায় অনন্ত কোটি জীবকে আশ্রয় দিয়ে সংসারের ত্রিতাপ দুঃখ থেকে রক্ষা করেন; একজন নিপুণ বৈদ্যের মতো তাদের ভবরোগ থেকে মুক্ত করেন ।

আপনার কৃপা প্রাপ্তির কোনো যোগ্যতা না থাকা সত্ত্বেও আপনি নিজ ঔদার্যে আমাকে নিজ শিষ্যা রূপে গ্রহণ করেছেন - এই আমার জীবনের সার। 

আপনার পরমমঙ্গলময় ব্যাসপূজার উপলক্ষে একটি প্রার্থণা নিবেদণ করি:

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হে গুরুদেব, নম নম নম তোমা চরণে।
কৃপা করো যেন রতি হয় তোমা বচনে।।

ভোগ ত্যাগি যেন মতি হয় তোমা সেবনে।
সংসার বাসনা ছাড়ি নিমাই নিতাই পাই স্মরণে।।(১)

হে গুরুদেব, মুই বড় দ্বেষী, অলস, সুদুর্মতি।
তব কৃপা না হইলে না শুধি মোর না হয় গতি।।

কৃপা করো এ দুর্জনে, রাখো তব শ্রীচরণে ।
সংসার বাসনা ছাড়ি নিমাই নিতাই পাই স্মরণে ।।(২)

নাম জপে নাই রুচি, অপরাধে রত আছি।
সদা ত্রিতাপ ক্লেশে ভুগি মনশান্তি যায় ঘুচি।।

কৃপা করো এ দোষীরে রাখো সদা তব সেবনে ।
সংসার বাসনা ছাড়ি নিমাই নিতাই পাই স্মরণে ।।(৩)

হে পরমপাবন, হে কৃপানিধি, আমি কুমতি বড় পাপিনী।
কি হেন ঔদার্য তোমার! নাম দিলে পরমপাবনী।।

কৃপা করো এ পাপীরে থেকো হৃদে মনে প্রাণে।
সংসার বাসনা ছাড়ি নিমাই নিতাই পাই স্মরণে ।।(৪)

নিমাই নিতাই করো কৃপা, হোক মোর ইচ্ছা সদা।
শ্রীগুরুর পামর হইয়া থাকি যেন যথা তথা।।

বারি বারি দেহে থাকি সদা ধাই যেন তাঁর পিছনে।
সকল লালসা ঘুচুক, শ্রীগুরুকে পাই যেন স্মরণে ।।(৫)

হে গুরুদেব, নম নম নম তোমা চরণে।
কৃপা করো যেন রতি হয় তোমা বচনে।।

- আপনার পতিতা কিঙ্করী 

পরমপাবনী শ্যামা দেবী দাসী, দীক্ষাশিষ্যা 

বাল্টিমোর, মেরিল্যান্ড, উত্তর আমেরিকা 

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

2024 is the most memorable year for me and my family thus far because we visited Mayāpur for the first time in our lives and also got Your personal blessings. We had previously seen a few pictures of Mayāpur, but it was a transcendental experience to actually be there.

On the way to Mayāpur, we saw along the way all the villages that are not so very developed. But when we reached Mayāpur, we were struck with wonder seeing the temple and the infrastructure around it. Our tiny brains could not fathom the amount of effort it took from all the devotees for such a huge temple to manifest there. But we understood that when there is the right instrument, Kṛṣhṇa's will shall manifest immediately.

Guru Mahārāja, we know for certain that You are that instrument in Kṛṣhṇa's hand. You are the guide, the direction, and the source of inspiration for everyone in Mayāpur. You are the Kṣetra-sannyāsī of Mayāpur.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's grand vision has been brought to fruition because of Your determination and purity. You never compromised on either.

Śrīla Prabhupāda had set "Purity is the Force" as one of ISKCON's pillars. You showed what it meant by Your example. By remaining faithful to ISKCON in all circumstances, You proved that You are a Kṣetra-sannyāsī of ISKCON.

Therefore, whether You are in Mayāpur or travelling around the world in Your preaching mission, You have always remained a Kṣetra-sannyāsī in the Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness movement.

It is for this reason that whoever came in contact with You, and however brief Your association may have been, our lives immediately transformed (lava-mātra sādhū-saṅga). In spite of Your health condition, You always want to give Your mercy to everyone and thereby bring everyone closer to Kṛṣhṇa and the Guru-paramparā.

This material world is a place of calamities. Just when we may be thinking that things seem to be going smoothly, the very next moment some misfortune strikes. Everything becomes upside down. If we have any expectations in this material world, we will only be disappointed. You said that we should always have a pessimistic attitude towards the material world. That anything worth having is available for us in Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness, and anything that is not available in Kṛṣhṇa Consciousness is not worth having. And that, therefore, we should never lament for anything in the material world and always be optimistic that whatever is happening is for our own spiritual benefit.

It seems hard sometimes, but nothing comes even close to what You had and have been facing in Your life for us. When we look up to You, we get the courage and spiritual strength to tolerate any reversals in this world, and determination to continue progressing on the spiritual path.

You always warn and remind us to guard ourselves against committing any offenses towards Vaiṣṇavas, including our god-brothers/sisters and god-cousins. By offenses, You mentioned that we should not be negligent, demanding, or disrespectful towards anyone. You always keep thinking of the welfare of Your disciples and all devotees.

The only way we can express our gratitude to You and Kṛṣhṇa is by putting our best efforts to fulfill Your instructions and Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions to You. You said every disciple should not only fulfill the instructions of his/her spiritual master but also fulfill the desires of the previous ācāryas. You said that Śrīla Prabhupāda established ISKCON with the impetus and the means for us to fulfill the desires of the previous ācāryas. By following Your example and remaining faithful to ISKCON, we get the opportunity to attain the same mood of a Kṣetra-sannyāsī that You embody.

You want all of us to attain that mood and bring others to the free-zone by preaching. There, everyone can be freed from the reactions of previous karma and serve Kṛṣhṇa in transcendental love and ecstasy.

Thank You, Guru Mahārāja, for saving me. Words are not enough to express my gratitude. My efforts fall short in showing my gratitude.

Your insignificant servant,

Patitāpāvana Balarāma Dāsa

Vyāsa-pūjā 2025

Pavana Gaura Gopāla Dāsa & Śrīmatī Yaśodā Gokularāṇī Devī Dāsī (Arizona, USA)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I regret that I had only one day’s notice to prepare this homage. Therefore, let me be honest, concise, and beneficial to others in glorifying your divine qualities.

Certainly, you are the eternal energy of Nitāi-Gaurāṅga, the shining lamp of Oṁ Viṣṇupāda Parivrājakācārya Aṣṭottara-śata Śrī Śrīmad His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda’s compassion.

There is no doubt that the goal of life is unalloyed loving service to the Supreme Lords. Such a rare opportunity is given by pure devotees whose only objective is to help us attain that goal. Out of deep compassion, they sacrifice everything to help fallen souls return to the kingdom of God.

You, my dear Guru Mahārāja, are the ideal and superlative example of such paramahaṁsas—great souls whose kindness knows no limits. You are a savior, risking life and limb to serve the spiritual master’s mission and deliver us from this terrible ocean of birth and death. You are our only escape from this hellish revolving prison.

The debt we owe you is immeasurable, yet we remain stubborn and ungrateful. I beg to thank you for this golden opportunity… although I do not always show it.

Personal Update

By your mercy, my progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is coming along nicely. I am:
✅ Chanting sixteen rounds daily
✅ Following the four regulative principles
✅ Serving by taking care of a homeless senior devotee here in Rio Rico, Arizona at our home (Yaśodā Gokularāṇī Devī Dāsī and Pavana Gaura Gopāla Dāsa’s residence).

Please bless us in this endeavor. More and more every day, we depend on your guidance. Lust, greed, and anger are still challenges, but I am determined to defeat them by following your instructions and impeccable example. The more I purify myself by chanting, the more I can serve you. Old habits die hard, but with your continued blessings, we will make it—by your care and our sincerity.

Health Update

I am also losing a lot of weight, and I believe the cancer from 2019 has returned (head and neck cancer that you saved me from by giving me your mahā-prasādam in Atlanta, November 2019).

However, I only pray that I do not forget you or Kṛṣṇa—at the time of death or even in my next life.

Just as you once said about His Divine Grace, “What would we do without Śrīla Prabhupāda?” I declare today:

"What would we do without you? How could we live? Where would we go? How could we find satisfaction? Who would truly love us? Where would we find another Jayapataka Swami, who serves without ulterior motives or expectations of remuneration?"

Certainly, we would be lost and devastated, like animals without answers. So let me remember you, until I can never forget you—naturally.

Invitation & Prayers for Your Health

I eagerly look forward to seeing you in America (Arizona area) in the near future and associating with you one last time. It would be our greatest honor to host you in our home, just as we did at the guesthouse in New Vṛndāvana, West Virginia (2015 or 2016, I’m not sure which year).

So you are hereby officially invited to our humble residence.

I also pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your speedy recovery. I truly believe that you will recover due to the sincere prayers and extra efforts/sacrifices of your loving disciples.

I only hope to remember these two important teachings:
1️⃣ “There is no service without love, and there is no love without service.”
2️⃣ “Always remember Kṛṣṇa and never forget Him.”

Final Words

Kindly be gracious upon this fool (and fools like me) and allow us to serve you with gratitude. We kindly request your guidance.

Once again, thank you again and again!

Jaya Gaura-dhāma!
Jaya Jayapatākā Swami Śrīla Guru Mahārāja Ācāryapāda!
Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your unworthy son,
Pavana Gaura Gopāla Dāsa
(and wife, Śrīmatī Yaśodā Gokularāṇī Devī Dāsī)
Rio Rico, Arizona, USA
25th February 2025

Rādhe Rādhe! Hare Kṛṣṇa! Gaaaauuuurrrāṅga!!!

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances, Guru Mahārāja.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda.

I am a dīkṣā disciple from 2012, initiated in Laguna Beach, California, along with my wife Jāśodā Gokularāṇī Pitts.

How can a person infected by the modes of nature and the six enemies of the soul actually honor and give due respect? Is it even possible to thank a great soul for the pain and suffering he undergoes to deliver a fallen soul, especially one as ungrateful as many of us are? Still, it is our duty to try—as inauthentic as it may seem.

As far as I am concerned, it is a special case of compassion that you initiated me into the paramparā, this transcendental science. Such is your causeless mercy.

Still, once a seed is planted, the soil must be fertile and cultivated properly, with great care and attention, in order for the plant to reach maturity. Then there is the possibility of luscious fruit. One cannot leave the shelter, the sun, and water of the spiritual master (association) and expect purification. He or she may grow in imagination, but not in reality. Reality is a platform built on loving service, and I beg that I may return to this reality in all seriousness.

Despite public opinion and the inevitable harassment by the demons, I take shelter under the umbrella of your love for protection from the storms of life.

Please forgive my previous sins and insincerity and let me love you again—deeply.
I wish to apologize for hurting you in any way.

I am never to give up, because ultimately there is nothing but you.
So please, don't abandon me in this great trial of arms against Kali and Māyā.
You are the only general for me.

Please instruct this private in Lord Caitanya’s army.
Bless me with the strength to withstand the onslaught of material nature and die on the battlefield following your indubitable example—trying to love you similarly to how you love us.

All glories to your spiritual master, Jagat-Guru Abhaya Caraṇāravinda Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you, Jayapatākā Svāmī, for caring for all of us, even as Lord Nityānanda cares without consideration.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Gaura Premānande!

Submitted by the renegade of serpents,
P.G.G. dāsa

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

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances from the bottom of my heart at your divine lotus feet.

So much has happened in this past year, so many changes. Yet one thing never changes, one thing stays constant… your love is the one constant. Your love and dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his mission, and your love and compassion for all the devotees.

Recently, as I was reading the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, the pastime of Gajendra, in one of the purports Śrīla Prabhupāda writes:

"Atheists think that devotees foolishly worship a stone statue as God and an ordinary man as the guru. The fact is, however, that by the grace of Kṛṣṇa’s omnipotence, the so-called stone statue of the Deity is directly the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the body of the spiritual master is directly spiritual. A pure devotee who is engaged in unalloyed devotional service should be understood to be situated on the transcendental platform (sa guṇān samatītyaitān brahma-bhūyāya kalpate) (SB 8.3.2)."

We can see the truth in these words, just by seeing your wonderful activities. Even with so many health issues, nothing can keep you down. Your body is definitely energized with spiritual energy. Each day, you come on Zoom to relate the wonderful essence of bhakti, teaching us that, simply by preaching and teaching about the glories of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, one can be empowered to move beyond the difficulties of the mind and body. Not only are you energizing yourself, but you are also energizing each one of us with your words and your enthusiasm.

Your love for Kṛṣṇa breaks apart all the blockages in our hearts and makes us yearn to have a taste of the bliss that you feel and exhibit each and every day. Dravida Prabhu mentioned a new word, "ecstasize," meaning to cause one to go into ecstasy. Just by hearing and seeing your love for Lord Caitanya and Śrīla Prabhupāda, I pray that I may also be "ecstasized."

As I said, so many changes… In the past 2 years, I have lost both my mother and my mother-in-law. Two wonderful śikṣā-gurus who taught me the essence of love and the importance of the discipline needed to progress on the path of bhakti. When I saw you in Dallas, I told you how I feared the future and the responsibility placed on us as our spiritual elders leave this world. I asked you, "How do I dispel this fear? How do we become stalwart stewards of bhakti in the future?" You told me to take shelter of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and other scriptures. You said they will give me fearlessness. I am doing as you instructed and finding so many hidden gems within these scriptures that give me faith and trust that Kṛṣṇa is taking care of everything.

I continue my service in devotee care, giving the devotees in my care a "safe space" to share their hearts. I continue to serve as the coordinator for the Sunday School and Vaishnavī groups. The Sunday School is growing by leaps and bounds. What is most satisfying is the fact that the children love to attend and participate in all the activities. It is also wonderful to see them create strong bonds of friendship amongst each other. We continue to put on plays for the pleasure of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Giridhārī and the devotees. I also continue to deepen my skills as an ISKCON Lay Chaplain so that I can better serve the devotees. The Vaishnavī group reads together once a week and shares our realizations and doubts. This has brought us close as a community. I am also leading another reading group of older Vaishnavīs once a week.

My prabhu is also doing very well and he always comments on how amazing you are and that you are a prime example of the power of bhakti and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please bless him as he traverses this path to the Lord.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, that I may continue serving the devotees in my care. Bless me that I never, ever leave the protection of your lotus feet. Please never let me leave the association of the devotees. My only wish is to serve you, birth after birth, in any service you desire. I pray that one day I can again be in your personal association and return again to the holy dhāma, Śrī Māyāpur.

With the utmost respect and love from the bottom of my heart,
Phāneśvarī Lakṣmī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Bhāskara Pīśāpati (well-wisher)

May Śrīla Prabhupāda and Guru Mahārāja continue to bless you and guide you on the path of devotion!

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to You, dearest Guru Mahārāja!

Premānanda Gaura dāsa, Māyāpur Mālinī Devī Dāsī, Viṣṇu Gaurāṅga dāsa, Jaya Nimai Govinda dāsa, and Rādhā-Śyāmā-Śakti Devī Dāsī—we have been praying for You, Guru Mahārāja.

We are very happy to inform You that we had the great honor of hosting dozens of Nāma-haṭṭa programs over the past couple of years in our humble double-wide mobile home—Your home in Alachua, Your old "headquarters," Your Mahā.

Because of Your personal presence in New Godrumadvīpa, it has become a tīrtha, where most people who come in contact with it become favorable to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Thus, this place emanates a high vibration due to many transcendental pastimes.

We have distributed thousands of plates of prasādam, chanted numerous kīrtanas, and hosted many great Vaiṣṇavas:
His Holiness Rādhānātha Svāmī,
His Holiness Mahā-viṣṇu Svāmī,
His Holiness Bhaktimārga Svāmī,
His Holiness Guruprasāda Svāmī,
His Holiness Bhakti Prabhupāda-vrata Svāmī,
His Holiness Mahattama dāsa, and
His Grace Bada Hari dāsa, to name a few.

With a good friend of Premānanda Gaura—Luis—they have created a camp on the land: Vaikuṇṭha Camp, where chanting the mahā-mantra around a big bonfire and introducing guests to Kṛṣṇa conscious philosophy is our mission. The next day, we take them down the Ichetucknee River and bring them to the Sunday Feast program at the New Rāmaṇa Reti temple!

Many families left with a powerful impression—and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books! Just this past week, 26 people came from Orlando, with young children (11 total!) and even their dogs (5!).

A great, friendly preaching program!

Prema is also cooking breakfast for the devotees, guests, and Their Lordships’ pleasure from Monday through Friday!

Kṛṣṇa Kiśora Muralīdhārī dāsa, Amala Purāṇa dāsa, and Premānanda Gaura dāsa have been organizing a 6-hour kīrtana one Saturday each month for more than a year. This has been a successful program and has brought the community closer—especially the younger generation, families, and children.

This monthly event has been a great addition to increasing the interest of new families and engaging them in service in the temple kitchen.

All of this is happening because of Your unlimited mercy.

Thank You for always inspiring us and showing by Your example how to become a friend to all and remind them of Kṛṣṇa.

With warm regards and gratitude,

Premānanda Gaura dāsa (prostrated at Your lotus feet)
Māyāpur Mālinī Devī Dāsī
Viṣṇu Gaurāṅga dāsa
Jaya Nimai Govinda dāsa
Rādhā-Śyāmā-Śakti Devī Dāsī

We love You, Guru Mahārāja.

Dearest Śrīla Guru-deva,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Śrīla Guru-deva.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dearest Guru-deva,

Thank you so much for accepting me as your disciple, Rādhā-kṛpāmayī (Los Angeles). I am most fortunate that by your causeless mercy, you have given me shelter at the dust of your lotus feet.

Thank you for being so caring, loving, kind, and merciful to me, Guru-deva. Without your causeless mercy, I would not be able to perform any service.

Thank you for giving me shelter at the dust of your lotus feet, Guru-deva. I am so grateful and forever indebted to you.

Thank you for everything.
I offer my mind, body, and soul at the dust of your lotus feet, Guru-deva.

Please forgive me for any offenses caused, knowingly or unknowingly.

Your granddaughter disciple,
Rādhā-kṛpāmayī
Los Angeles, New Dvārakā Temple

vande 'haṁ śrī-guroḥ śrī-yuta-pada-kamalaṁ
"I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my guru, my spiritual master."


Offering on the Occasion of the 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā of Our Dear Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja, His Divine Grace Śrīlā Jayapatāka Swāmī Ācāryapāda

Dearest Spiritual Father,

Please accept our most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet! All glories to Your Divine Grace, and to His Divine Grace Śrīlā Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda!

Every year, as we sit to write our Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā offering, we are reminded once again how unworthy we are of the immense mercy you have bestowed upon us by kindly accepting us as your disciples 28 years ago. Such was your unconditional mercy, that at that time we did not even truly realize what it means to become completely surrendered to Śrī Guru.

It is only by your causeless mercy and tireless personal example that we continue to remain engaged actively in devotional service, every day striving to somehow please you and Śrīlā Prabhupāda. We are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to help you as much as we can in your divine mission.

Whenever we feel inadequate, we find the strength and feel the encouragement through the many constant signals we get from you of your continued blessings. We remember your prayers before your every lecture:

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṁguṁ laṁghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāriṇam

paramānanda-mādhavam
Śrī-caitanyam īśvaram

"I offer my respectful obeisances to my spiritual master, the friend of the fallen, by whose mercy a dumb can speak eloquently and a lame can cross mountains. I offer my respectful obeisances unto The Supreme Lord Śrī Caitanya, who is none other than the Supreme Blissful Lord Śrī Mādhava."

Guru Mahārāja, we beg your mercy to continue to bless us so we can serve you without impediments. Without your guiding hand upon our heads, we know we are helpless against the waves of māyā, which are ever-present to threaten and weaken our resolve.

On the most glorious, auspicious occasion of Your Divine Grace’s 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, we humbly submit a brief summary of our preaching efforts at Bhakti Yoga Center in Tempe, Arizona, USA, for the year 2024-25.

A Report of Our Preaching Activities in 2024-25:

  • 48 weeks (every Saturday, 4 PM - 8 PM): Bhakti Yoga Weekend Festival, held for Arizona State University students and the Phoenix valley public who were invited during street Harināma and Śāstra-dāna throughout the year.

  • 20 Kīrtana Nights held last year, every 3rd Friday of the month, plus additional occasions, at locations across the Phoenix valley, welcoming many newcomers to śrī harināma-saṁkīrtana for their first time.

  • 4 Book Distribution Camps inside Arizona State University, (with support of the US Traveling Saṁkīrtana Party (TSKP) arriving in their Mercedes/Sprinter book buses). More than 100 boxes of big books distributed in multi-week events.

  • 20th continuous year of weekly Youth Bhagavad-gītā study (Friday/Sunday), now on Zoom since 2015, culminating in student presentations during Gītā Jayantī celebrations in a park every year.

  • 5th continuous year (since March 2020), of the “Daily 30-minute” Ladies' Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Study Circle - a Zoom call reading verses with translation and discussing Śrīlā Prabhupāda’s purports. We are now in the middle of the 10th Canto.

  • Major Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava festivals celebrated throughout the year with abhiṣeka, kīrtana, Q&A, and prasādam, including Śrī Janmāṣṭamī, Śrī Rādhāṣṭami, Śrī Gaura-pūrṇimā, Śrī Govardhana-pūjā, Śrīlā Prabhupāda Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja’s Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrī Narasiṁha Caturdaśī, and more.

  • 1,000+ plates of multi-course prasādam served by the Center in 2024.

  • Śrī Dāmodara Kārtika festival - 500+ ghee lamps offered at multiple venues in the valley in 2024.

Guru Mahārāja, we have many more aspirations to expand our preaching efforts just to try and please you.

On this auspicious occasion of your Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā, we humbly seek your boundless mercy and blessings so that, in some small way, both yourself and Śrīlā Prabhupāda are pleased. We know we have no ability of our own, but with your blessings, even the impossible can manifest. With deep humility, we place our heads at your lotus feet again and again.

We pray and beg Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava-Hari, Śrī Nitāi-Gaura Hari, Śrī Śrīnāthjī Gopāla, and Śrīlā Prabhupāda that They bless Your Divine Grace with steady good health and give you all strength needed to fulfill Śrīlā Prabhupāda’s instructions to you, thereby uplifting us fallen souls from the darkest ignorance.

Hari Bol! Jaya Your Divine Grace Śrīlā Guru Mahārāja!

Your respectful servants,
Rādhā-prāṇarāja dāsa & Anupama-gopī devī dāsī
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

 

Hare Krishna Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

 I am eternally grateful to you for accepting a fallen soul like me and connecting me with the guru-paramparā

I seek your blessings and prayers so that I can focus on chanting the holy name properly and hearing your lectures more consistently and also in serving you in your mission to Śrīla Prabhupāda and preach nicely and bring many souls into Krishna consciousness.

 I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet again. And I pray for your service in this world and in the next. I pray that I may be able to please you attain ultimate perfection and serve you and Gaura Nitai nicely.
 
 It just seems so magical to me. You are an embodiment of mercy and without your mercy, I have no growth either in this world or in the other.
 
 I thank you for all your mercy unto me.
 
 Your spiritual daughter,
 Rasaprada Jahnava Devi Dasi

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Jayapatākā Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

You are a very dear disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda and have fulfilled his desires for you to preach all over the world and accept many disciples. I am humbled to be one of your insignificant disciples and am grateful for receiving initiations from you. Thank you for continuing to preach and inspire by words and by example. By your strong will and determination, you have become a Vaiṣṇava hero, and I pray in my heart for a drop of your mercy.

Vyāpi and I have recently moved to the New Talavāṇa Farm Community and hope you will bless us in finding ways to serve you from here. Please forgive my offenses, and I hope to become more and more pleasing to you each day.

All glories to your most auspicious appearance day!

Your servant,
Rasa-priyā Gopī Devī Dāsī
New Talavāṇa Farm, Mississippi, USA

Dear Gurudeva,

My name is Sai Aniśa, and I am 10 years old. I am chanting 16 rounds every day and also reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. I attend Bhagavad-gītā class once a week, and I have learned how to perform maṅgala-ārati. I aspire to learn mṛdaṅga and dedicate my learning to the service of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

I know none of this is possible without your mercy, so Gurudeva, please bless me to become more Kṛṣṇa conscious, to chant my 16 rounds attentively, and to do more devotional service to please you and Gaurāṅga.

Please also bless my sister, Haviṣā (8 years old), who chants 12 rounds every day. And please bless our whole family, so that we may all grow together in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and stay under your shelter forever.

I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and long life, so that you may continue to bless and guide all of us.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servants,
Sai Anisa, Havisa, Pavan, and Anusa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara for your continued good health and well-being.

Remembrance of Your Divine Grace is always deeply inspiring. I sincerely pray to Their Lordships to allow me the fortune of seeing you—anywhere, anytime—as every such encounter in the past has been a profoundly enriching spiritual experience.

This year has been quite exciting spiritually. By the mercy of the Lord and the devotees, I was blessed to be involved in many services. By that same mercy, I was able to complete the Bhakti-śāstrī course.

Haribol!

Always your humble servant,
Satya Dvārakādhīśa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you and your divine service!

Wishing you a very happy and prosperous 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

On your special day, I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your health and safety. May you always stay healthy and blissful, dear Guru Mahārāja!

By your mercy, I finished the Bhakti-śāstrī course, and I relished the entire journey. I am offering the results at your lotus feet. Please keep me in your prayers. Kindly shower me with your mercy so that I may pursue the Bhakti-vaibhava course as well.

Please help me, Guru Mahārāja, to always remember Kṛṣṇa and never forget Him. Please bless me so that I can develop a taste for harināma. Your mercy is my only hope to cross this vast ocean of material existence and to make my journey smooth for the remaining days of this life.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt gratitude at your lotus feet. Your life is a living testament to unwavering dedication, humility, and compassion in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Despite countless challenges, your determination to spread Lord Caitanya’s mercy across the world never wavers. Your every word and action reflect your deep love for Kṛṣṇa and His devotees.

Guru Mahārāja, your teachings have profoundly shaped my spiritual journey. Your tireless preaching, inspiring kīrtanas, and affectionate guidance have given me direction in my devotional life. Whether through your classes, books, or personal association, your mercy reaches even those of us who are far away. You teach by example—through selfless service, boundless patience, and unshakable faith in Kṛṣṇa.

I am especially grateful for those precious moments when you were in New Jersey! Your kindness and encouragement give me strength to continue serving, even in difficult times.

On this special day, I humbly pray for the ability to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with sincerity and determination. Please bless me so that I may develop a genuine taste for chanting the holy names, a heart full of service attitude, and the strength to follow your instructions wholeheartedly.

I pray for your good health and well-being so that you may continue showering your mercy upon countless souls. Your mercy is my only hope.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for everything you have done and continue to do for me. Please visit us if you can. We are eagerly waiting for your divine presence here in New Jersey!

With love and regards,
Your spiritual daughter,
Satyarāṇī devī dāsī
New Jersey

Hare Krsna Dear Gurur Maharaj,

Please Accept our respectful obeisances.

All Glories to HDG Srila Prabhupada. All Glories to your Divine Grace.

On this sacred occasion of Vyasa Puja, we bow down in deep gratitude to offer our heartfelt homage to you, our most revered spiritual master. Your tireless dedication to the service of Srila Prabhupada and the spreading of Krishna consciousness is a beacon of light that guides us all.

Through your tireless efforts, you have spread the message of Krishna consciousness and the Holy Name of the Lord far and wide with just 1 goal of pleasing Srila Prabhupada, lighting the path for countless souls to come closer to the Supreme Lord. Your life of service, humility, and sacrifice inspires us all to strive for spiritual advancement and remain fixed in our bhakti.

Your profound example of resilience and devotion is inspiring. Despite the challenges you have faced with your health, you have never took any break in the path of bhakti. You have continued to learn and teach the sacred texts, though you are already expert in Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatham , Caitanya Carithamrita and many other sastras, but to set an example and inspires all of us, you studied and completed Bhakti Sastri, Bhakti Vaibhav, Bhakti Vedanta, and studying for Bhakti Sarvabhouma now. Your relentless pursuit of spiritual knowledge, regardless of personal challenges, is a source of immense inspiration to all of us.

Your teachings, both through your words and your actions, have illuminated the path of devotional service for millions of souls. You have shown us that true strength lies in unwavering devotion to the Supreme Lord and to the spiritual master, and that every obstacle can be tunred into a pavement stone when we dedicate ourselves to service and surrender to Krishna’s and Guru's will.

We are forever indebted to you for your guidance, your sacrifices, and your constant encouragement. On this Vyasa Puja day, we offer our sincere prayers for your continued health, strength, and longevity. May you remain an eternal beacon of wisdom and compassion for all of us, inspiring us to follow the path of bhakti with the same dedication and sincerity you have exemplified throughout your life.

We pray that we may always remain your humble servants, following your instructions and advancing in our devotion to Lord Krishna. We seek your blessings so that we may learn from your example of tireless service and unshakable faith.

Jaya Srila Prabhupada! Jaya His Holiness Jayapataka Swami!

Your humble and Insignificant servants,
Satyraj Govinda Das
Acyutapreyasi Tulasi Devi Das
Krsna Caitanya (Son)
Jahnavi (daughter)
- Tallahassee, Florida (under Minneapolis Yatra)
 

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to You and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

SatyaRūpa Gaurāṅga Dāsa:

There is no way I am worthy of becoming Your disciple, yet it is only because of Your causeless mercy that I am where I am today.
You are my eternal source of inspiration and the driving force behind everything I do—whether it is spreading the holy name or distributing sacred books.

Even in the midst of Your health challenges, You continue to give classes, reminding me to deepen my devotion and love for the spiritual master and Guru.

I repeatedly offer my prostrated obeisances at Your divine lotus feet.
Please forgive me for any offenses I may have committed out of ignorance.


Rasamayī Lakṣmīpriyā Devī Dāsī:

Thank You, Guru Mahārāja, for Your causeless mercy upon us.
By Your blessings, Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaura Candra have come to our home.

Whenever I feel anxious about any service or situation, I simply pray for Your mercy, and everything miraculously goes smoothly.
When my mind wanders toward material distractions or criticism, watching Your Facebook reels and videos enlightens me at the exact moment I need guidance.

One experience I want to share: Our Deities' welcoming ceremony was scheduled, but our entire family fell sick with the flu. I simply prayed, "Guru Mahārāja, please let the program happen as planned."
By Your divine grace, the ceremony took place in a grand and glorious way. I truly feel Your presence in every difficult situation.

You are such a dedicated soldier in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.
I, however, lack even a fraction of Your determination and dedication.

Please bless me to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books regularly and to strictly follow my vows.


Your servants,
SatyaRūpa Gaurāṅga Dāsa
Rasamayī Lakṣmīpriyā Devī Dāsī
Samanvithā
Yaśomatī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Guru Mahārāja.

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, and all glories to this most auspicious day of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

I am so fortunate to be the recipient of your unconditional mercy, Guru Mahārāja. I was introduced to Kṛṣṇa consciousness in 2020 by the Mathurādeśa Yātrā through an online 18-day course on Bhagavad-gītā. That was the first time I ever got to experience the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā, and I was totally mesmerized. I requested my spiritual teacher, Apārā Prema Devī Dāsī, if there was any way that this daily nourishment of Kṛṣṇa-kathā would never end, and Mātajī agreed. So our Bhagavad-gītā class extended into daily online Bhakti-vṛkṣa. I got to learn the aspects of daily sādhana and very soon started chanting sixteen rounds and following the four regulative principles.

Then I got introduced to your glories, Guru Mahārāja, and I was totally amazed by your conviction towards spreading the glories of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and propagating the importance of harināma in the age of Kali!

harer nāma harer nāma
harer nāmaiva kevalam
kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva
nāsty eva gatir anyathā

(CC Madhya 6.242)

I realized that I had found the purpose of my life, and the quest of something missing in life ended.

In 2021, I started joining local temple classes and got in touch with Kṛṣṇa-nāma Ānanda dāsa Prabhu from ISKCON of Central New Jersey. Now I attend his morning japa sessions and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class daily, followed by the online saṅga of Sevā Padmā Mātajī from Dubai. Daily classes helped me systematically study the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Cantos 1–4 (Canto 5 in progress), and other Śrīla Prabhupāda books. All my spiritual masters are very kind Vaiṣṇavas and bestow their unconditional mercy upon me through their valuable instructions and guidance.

Last week, there was the Kīrtan Love Fest at ISKCON of Central New Jersey, where I got to experience the divine chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra through some of the world's great kīrtanīyas. It was my great fortune to be able to witness and get absorbed in such a divine festival. I also got an opportunity to serve and volunteer during the fest.

I know you have your mercy on me, Guru Mahārāja. I feel it time and again. By your blessings only, I recently completed the Bhakti-śāstrī course from the Māyāpur Institute, very kindly facilitated by Kṛṣṇa-nāma Ānanda dāsa Prabhu.

Gurudeva, you are the personification of guru-niṣṭhā. The love and loyalty you have towards your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, is exemplary. Please bless me so that I may develop even the slightest portion of such niṣṭhā and dedication toward you and assist you in fulfilling the instructions Śrīla Prabhupāda gave you.

Please forgive me, Guru Mahārāja, in case of any offenses.

Your insignificant servant and sheltered disciple,
Shweta Gupta

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept our most respectful obeisances.
All glories to You.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

All glories, all glories to Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava!

On this most auspicious day, we thank you deeply for the causeless mercy that You continue to shower upon us. We also beg forgiveness for any offenses we may have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—at Your lotus feet.

Thank you so much for the nectarean Caitanya book classes, and for Your inspiring, tireless preaching, even in the face of health challenges. Your determination and compassion leave us humbled and motivated. We are praying to our Deities for Your continued strength and good health.

We are hoping and hankering to receive Your loving glance and darśana.

Your spiritual son and daughter,
Sākṣād Hari Dāsa (dīkṣā)
Śrī Śaktī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)

 

 

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we bow at your lotus feet in deep gratitude and reverence. Today, we celebrate your divine appearance in this world—a day that is a great blessing for all of us, as it marks the arrival of one of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s most dear and dedicated servants.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the embodiment of unshakable faith, limitless compassion, and tireless service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission. Your determination to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness despite physical challenges is nothing short of miraculous and deeply inspiring to all of us.

You teach us by example that devotional service is beyond the body—it is the pure offering of the soul. Seeing you tirelessly travel, preach, and uplift thousands of devotees worldwide makes us understand that true strength comes from surrendering to the will of Guru and Gaurāṅga. You have turned every obstacle into an opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa more, proving that a pure devotee is never limited by material conditions.

Your love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the worldwide devotee community is unparalleled. You have taken Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission as your life and soul, dedicating every breath to fulfilling his vision of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness in every town and village. Your selfless service to the devotees, your constant encouragement despite challenges, and your unwavering dedication to the Lord’s mission inspire us to push forward in our own spiritual lives with renewed enthusiasm.

On this sacred occasion, we offer our heart, our service, and our deepest gratitude at your lotus feet. We pray for the intelligence and strength to follow your instructions sincerely, to serve your mission with full dedication, and to assist in whatever way we can in spreading the message of Lord Caitanya.

Please bless us so that we may never take your mercy for granted, and may we always remain an instrument in your divine service. We pray to be able to serve you, assist you, and follow your example with sincerity, determination, and unwavering faith.

Your forever eternal servants,
Sukhada dāsa, Subhadrā-gopī devī-dāsī, Darśana Kṛṣṇa dāsa, and Ādiśeṣa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to you.

I wish you a very happy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā!

Thank you for being my beacon of hope in overcoming difficult times over the past year. There is always some uncertainty about what the future holds, but knowing that you are always praying for us gives me great reassurance.

I am already seeing how your prayers and mercy have affected the Rutgers Bhakti Club, as we have flourished over the past year—now becoming one of the most well-known and respected faith-based organizations on campus. I firmly believe that it is only by your mercy that this could have happened.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon, and I am praying to Lord Narasiṁha-deva to always protect you and bless you with good health.

Your spiritual son,
Sudhir Śaunaka Dāsa

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj,

Dandavath pranamam,

Please accept our respectable obeisances on to your divine lotus feet.

All Glories to you, All Glories to Srila Prabhupada and All Glories to all the Guru parampara.

Happy 76th Vyasa Puja maha mahotsavam maharaj!.

As always you are giving your unlimited mercy to all the people in the world through various ways in a such a difficult physical health condition.

I am daily praying to lordships for your better physical health and doing extra four rounds to Tulasi maharani.

We are very much thankful and indebted to you maharaj, you have accepted me, my wife and my father and mother as your disciples and made our lives meaningful.

As promised during the initiation, we are all following 4 regulative principles and chanting 16 malas of Hare Krishna maha mantra daily.

and we are also helping our Shiksa guru Gopi Krishna Kantha praphuji in Krishna Consciousness preaching/book distribution, etc.,

As you have instructed myself and my wife have completed Bhakthi Sastri course.

Lord Rama followed Dasarad maharaj's instruction though it was very difficult and Srila Prabhupada took Bhakthi sidhanta sarasvathi's instructions very seriously and you are focusing on Srila Prabhupada's instructions 24/7.

Though we are very insignificant souls you have accepted as your disciples, we will meditate on your mood and mission and try to serve best of our ability.

Please bestow your mercy on us to progress more and more in Krishna Consciousness maharaj.

Srila Gurudev ki Jai!

Srila Prabhupada ki Jai!

Your insignificant servants,

Suryakanti Nitai Das and Rasaprada Jahnava Devi Dasi

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣhṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣhṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Gurudeva!

We are under the guidance of His Grace Caitanya Avatārī Prabhu, Her Grace Rasamayī Mātājī, and our mentors are His Grace Amani Gauracandra Prabhu and Her Grace Susevinī Guru Gaurāṅga Mātājī.

Firstly, I would like to thank You from the bottom of my heart, Śrīla Gurudeva. By Your causeless mercy only, I got shelter from You on May 29, 2023, in Minneapolis, even though I am not qualified enough. I can strongly tell how You saved me in every single step after my shelter. When my husband was hospitalized in April 2024, You protected and saved our family through devotees. Please engage us in Kṛṣhṇa's service, Gurudeva! We are not even eligible to write a homage.

Guru Mahārāja, I am not able to read Śrīla Prabhupāda's books. My husband, Prasād, and my two sons, Rām and Rāj, are still struggling with consistency in chanting. But we all are eating prasādam and doing maṅgala-ārati every day. Please bless us so that we will serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda nicely, Gurudeva. Please bless us so that we become more Kṛṣhṇa-conscious and do more devotional service to please You and Gaurāṅga.

On this auspicious occasion of Your appearance day, we would like to offer our prayers to Nṛsiṁhadeva and Dhanvantari Bhagavān for Your good health and long life to lift the fallen souls like us.

Your unqualified, useless servants,
Suseelā, Prasād, Rām, Rāj.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, I have no qualifications to glorify you, but for my self-purification I am offering this glorification. Please bless this fallen, conditioned soul, Guru Mahārāja.

Thank you so much for accepting me as your spiritual daughter. You are so kind to all the fallen souls like me—that is why you are risking yourself to protect all of us from the cycle of birth and death.

You are always inspiring us to serve at the lotus feet of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa and Śrīla Prabhupāda. Whatever the conditions may be, you never give up your service and the promises given to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Even when you are not feeling well, still you give your association to us and enlighten us by taking classes. I am so much inspired by that, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless this fallen soul to become an instrument in your hands and allow me to do service that satisfies you, Kṛṣṇa, and the entire guru-paramparā.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja, for always being with me. I always feel your presence. You are trying to protect me from Māyā, Guru Mahārāja.

This entire world is fortunate to have you, Guru Mahārāja. Because of your presence in this world, the world is becoming purified. I am sincerely praying to Kṛṣṇa for your good health and long life, Guru Mahārāja. Your lotus feet are our place of shelter, Guru Mahārāja.

Your unqualified spiritual daughter,
Tulasi Varadhāyinī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!
Wish you a very, very Happy Vyāsa-pūjā!
May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva always protect you.

On this auspicious day, I am thanking you so much for the causeless mercy that you are showering on us and begging forgiveness for the offenses that we have committed knowingly and unknowingly unto you.

You are a great example that we are not the body, we are soul. You are enduring so much for all of us. Your mercy has no bounds.

Thanking you so much for inspiring all of us and tireless preaching, even amidst your health challenges. Praying to Lord Kṛṣṇa for your good health so that many more souls could get the chance of your association and come into the wonderful world of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and then go back to Godhead.

Hoping and hankering to have your loving glance and darśana.
I feel so fortunate to be your spiritual daughter. Thank you so much for giving me shelter at your lotus feet.

Your spiritual daughter,
Ujjwalamayā Caitanya dāsī (dīkṣā)
Rāghavendra Rajanahalli (aspiring)
United States of America (New Jersey)

 

Hare Krishna Dearmost Gurudeva !!!

 

Please Accept my Respectful Obesiances

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.
All glories to Your Divine Grace.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Happy Appearance Day, Guru Mahārāja!

Guru Mahārāja, You are an inspiration to all of us. You are always enthusiastic and full of compassion. I feel truly fortunate to have You as my spiritual master.

By Your blessings, our family visited India last summer and had the great fortune of visiting Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma. By Your mercy, we received the opportunity to have Your darśana and to get Your blessings.

I am praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Gaura-Nitāi, and Prahlāda Nṛsiṁha Deva for Your continued good health.

I am doing extra rounds of chanting and circumambulations of Tulasī Mahārāṇī every day for Your well-being.

Please forgive me if I have committed any offenses at Your lotus feet, knowingly or unknowingly. Kindly bless me so that I may eternally serve You.

Your insignificant servant,
Varuṇī Balāipriyā Devī Dāsī
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and to You!

Really, I am NOT a qualified person to be seeking your aspirations as I tend to commit a lot of mistakes and offenses.

I beg for your mercy so that I can do my sādhana with full devotion, chant my rounds with full interest and bhakti.
With your blessings, I will try to be better in whatever I do.

Āmanī Gauracandra Dāsa Prabhu, Susevini Guru Gaurāṅgā Devī Dāsī Māthājī, Nitai Dāyālu Dāsa Prabhu, and Pṛtirūpa Vasudhā Devī Dāsī Māthājī from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA are helping me and my family in our sādhana with patience.

Please kindly forgive me for all the mistakes I have committed in writing this Vyāsa-pūjā offering homepage letter and other offenses I have done.

Your aspiring disciple,
Vimal Shelke
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

MY DEAREST FATHER AND SPIRITUAL MASTER,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and all the paramparā-ācāryas. All glories to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva—and my heartfelt prayers for Your good health, so that You may continue to fulfill Your mission of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda as You so deeply desire.

Guru Mahārāja, we all know how many sacrifices You have made—and are still making—for our sake, so that we may understand the essence of spiritual life. You are always teaching by Your practical example, and this constantly inspires us.

This 76th Vyāsa-pūjā is an occasion that gives us the opportunity to serve You more and more. May we develop the same mood of service that You have in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions. In every class You give, there are so many instructions to help us advance in our spiritual journey. I always aspire to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda with the same enthusiasm that You exemplify.

I have no good qualities, yet You have mercifully accepted me as Your disciple. I feel myself most fortunate to have a guru like You. But I am so fallen that I can’t even call myself most fallen. Dear Guru Mahārāja, I know no one but You as my greatest well-wisher. I simply want to become Your sincere servant and serve You eternally. But this is not possible without Your mercy. So all I can do is beg—please, please bestow some mercy upon me. Kindly bless me so that I always improve myself in following Your instructions and never trouble You in any way.

Gurudeva, most confidential servitor of Śrī Gaurāṅga, greatest soldier in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s army—Your greatness is beyond the grasp of ordinary living entities.

You can inspire anyone to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am under the shelter of my most magnanimous spiritual father—what more could I ask?

It is my great fortune that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chose to deliver His mercy through Your Divine Grace.

My life will be successful if I can understand even a drop of Your mood to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda.

If I could develop even a speck of the love that You have for Śrīla Prabhupāda, that would be the greatest achievement of my life.

It is a lifetime’s blessing if You continue to be merciful upon me and allow me to serve You despite all my anarthas.

I stand before You in awe at the causeless good fortune I have received in becoming Your disciple. I wonder what sukṛti I may have accumulated to receive this inconceivable and merciful opportunity. “Thank You” is such a tiny word compared to the depth of gratitude I feel for Your mercy. Being Your fallen disciple, I struggle at every moment to pick myself up and go on—and the only reason I do is You, dear Gurudeva. You are my sole motivation, for I feel so indebted to You for the ocean of mercy You have showered upon this insignificant soul.

On this most auspicious day of Your appearance, I beg for Your special blessings.

Please remove my pride, my foolishness, my anger, and all other demoniac propensities within me.

Only by Your blessings can I hope to be of some use in Your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, we beg for Your forgiveness—for any offenses committed knowingly or unknowingly. Please allow us to remain as insignificant particles of dust at Your lotus feet. We humbly beg for Your blessings so that we may continue and increase our services for the pleasure of the Vaiṣṇavas, Your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the entire guru-paramparā.

Jaya Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Vinita Gāndharvikā Devī Dāsī
on behalf of
Bala Chandra and Bala Vṛndā

নমো ওঁ বিষ্ণুপাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে ।
শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীন্ ইতি নামিনে।।
নমো আচার্যপাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে ।
গৌরকথা ধামধায় নগরগ্রাম তারিণে।।

পতীতপাবন শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজের জয় হোক,

জগদগুরু শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের জয় হোক,

হরে কৃষ্ণ, প্রিয় পরমারাধ্য শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ ,

৭৬তম শ্রী ব্যাসপূজা মহাউৎসব উপলক্ষে  আপনার শ্রীপাদপদ্মে আমার অনন্তকোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রনাম  নিবেদন করছি

হে পতিতপাবন শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ ,
আপনার প্রতি আমি চিরকৃতজ্ঞ এবং অসংখ্য ধন্যবাদ জ্ঞাপন করছি এজন্য যে আমার মত অধম পতিতকে আপনার শ্রীচরনে আশ্রয় দিয়েছেন । আপনি অসীম করুণাময়, আপনার করুণার বর্ণনা কখনও লিখে শেষ করা যাবে না । তবুও একমাত্র আপনার কৃপায়ই ভক্তবৃন্দ  আপনার শ্রীচরনের  বন্দনা করতে পারে এবং আপনার অহৈতুকী করুনার বর্ননা করতে সক্ষম হন । আমার লেখায় কোন ভুল ত্রুটি হলে আপনি কৃপাপুর্বক ক্ষমা করে দিবেন ।

হে আমার প্রিয় পারমার্থিক বাবা,
আপনার প্রিয় পারমার্থিক পুত্রি শ্রীমতি আনন্দকৃষ্ণ মাতাজির নির্দেশে আমি এবং আমার স্ত্রী মুক্তিদাত্রী রাধিকা আপনার জন্য আমার বাড়ী থেকে প্রায় দেড় ঘন্টা ড্রাইভ করে Zeen Mobility chair কোম্পানিতে গিয়ে একটি চেয়ারএর  বিভিন্ন ফাংশন পরীক্ষা করে দেখি I  চেয়ার কেনার জন্য আমি এবং আমার পরিবার এক হাজার এক মার্কিন ডলার প্রদান করি এবং বাকী চার হাজার পাঁচ শত ছত্রিশ ডলার JSSS গ্ৰুপের আপনার সম্মানিত কয়েকজন  শিষ্য প্রদান করেছেন I আমি কোম্পানির সাথে আর্থিক লেনদেন সম্পন্ন করব এবং চেয়ারটি ডাকযোগে ফিলাডেলফিয়া থেকে ফ্লোরিডাতে আনন্দকৃষ্ণ মাতাজির নিকট পাঠাব এবং তিনি  বিমানযোগে সেটি ভারতে আপনার কাছে নিয়ে যাবেন I আশা করছি আপনি উঠে দাঁড়াতে এবং হাঁটতে চেয়ারটি ব্যাপক সাহায্য করবে I আমি দেখেছি আপনি নৃত্য করতে বিশেষ চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাচ্ছেন এজন্য আমাদের এই ক্ষুদ্র প্রয়াস I 

হে করুনাময়  শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ , 
 আপনার প্রিয় সন্ন্যাসী শিষ্য শ্রীমৎ ভক্তিবিজয় ভাগবত স্বামী মহারাজের সাথে আমি সর্বদা যোগাযোগ রেখে চলি, এবং  বিভিন্ন মাধবতিথিতে আমি আপনার ভার্চুয়াল টেবিলে নিয়মিত গ্রন্থ  দান করে থাকি যা আপনার খুব পছন্দ I এছাড়াও আমি এবং মুক্তিদাত্রী ব্যক্তিগত উদ্যোগে আমেরিকাতে বিভিন্ন স্থানে শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের  গ্রন্থ বিতরণ করি I আমরা ফিলাডেলফিয়া টেম্পলে বিভিন্ন সেবা যেমন ভোগ রান্না, মন্দির মার্জন, প্রসাদ বিতরণ, ডেইলি sweet তৈরী ইত্যাদি করি এবং মুক্তিদাত্রী হরিনাম সংকীর্তনে নেতৃত্ব দান  করে I   এসমস্ত সবকিছুই আপনার অশেষ কৃপায় সম্ভব হচ্ছে I কৃপা করবেন যাতে আমরা সবসময় আপনার এবং কৃষ্ণের সেবায় নিয়োজিত থাকতে পারি I  

হে দয়ার সাগর শ্রীল গুরুদেব, 
আমার মত অধম-পতিতজন যখন বিভিন্ন পাপকর্মের দ্বারা কলির অন্ধকুপে পতিত হয়, তখন একমাত্র আপনিই উদ্ধারকর্তা হয়ে আপনার পবিত্র হস্ত প্রসারিত করে এই পতিতকে উদ্ধার করেন। আপনার শ্রী চরণে কোটি কোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম।

হে পরম দয়াল গুরুমহারাজ,
পারমার্থিক পুত্র হিসেবে আপনার কাছে আমার একটি বিশেষ প্রার্থনা আছে এই যে, আমি  গুরু কৃষ্ণের মহিমা  প্রচার করতে বিশেষভাবে আগ্রহী I অনেক চেষ্টা করেও কিছুই সম্ভব হচ্ছে না, শাস্ত্র উল্লেখিত আছে যে গুরুদেবের কৃপা না হইলে দিব্য জ্ঞান প্রাপ্ত হওয়া সম্ভব নয় I  তাই বিনীতভাবে এইজন্য কৃপা আশীর্বাদ প্রার্থনা করি I     

হে কৃপাময় শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ , 
কলিযুগের মায়াবদ্ধ  জীবকে মুক্ত করে ভগবদ্ধামে ফিরিয়ে নিয়ে যেতে আপনি প্রতিজ্ঞাবদ্ধ। আপনি কৃপাপূর্বক আমায় ভক্তিপথে চলার  সুযোগ করে দিয়ে অসীম  সৌভাগ্য প্রদান করেছেন। আপনার শ্রীচরণকমলে শত সহস্রকোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম।

হে শাশ্বত পিতা শ্রীল গুরুদেব, 
আপনার চিন্ময় শ্রীচরণদর্শনে ভক্তহৃদয় সদা আনন্দে উল্লসিত হয়। আপনার শ্রীমুখনিঃসৃত “গৌরাঙ্গ-নিত্যানন্দ’ ধ্বনি যখন আকাশ বাতাস উল্লসিত করে তখন ভক্তহৃদয়ে গৌরাঙ্গ মহাপ্রভু এবং নিত্যানন্দ প্রভু যেন স্বয়ং নৃত্য করতে থাকেন ।আপনার শ্রীচরণকমলে আবারও অনন্তকোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম রহিল।

হে প্রভুপাদের প্রিয় পারমার্থিক সন্তান শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ, 
আপনি সবসময় আমাদের জন্য  আশীর্বাদ করে থাকেন, কল্যাণকামনা করেন । আপনার শ্রীপাদপদ্মে অনন্তকোটি দণ্ডবৎ প্রণাম। আমরা যেন আপনার বাণীবহন করে নিয়ে যেতে পারি এবং আপনার আজ্ঞায় শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের কৃষ্ণভাবনামৃত প্রচারকার্যকে সম্প্রসারিত করতে সক্ষম হই।

পরিশেষে প্রতিনিয়ত ভক্তবৎসল শ্রী শ্রী নৃসিংহদেব ভগবানের শ্রীচরনে আপনার সুসাস্থ্য ও দীর্ঘায়ু জীবন কামনা করি যাতে আপনি অধিক হারে আমার মত পতীত জীবদের উদ্ধার করতে পারেন এবং শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কর্তৃক আপনার উপর অর্পিত সমস্ত দায়িত্ব যেন পূরণ করতে সক্ষম হউন I  

সমস্ত প্রশংসা শ্রীল গুরুমহারাজ এবং শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের

ইতি,

আপনার অধম সন্তান,

ব্রজেশ গোবিন্দ দাস ( হরিনাম দীক্ষিত) ও 

মুক্তিদাত্রী রাধিকা দেবী দাসী ( স্ত্রী, হরিনাম দীক্ষিত)

আমার সন্তানগণ

বারসানা আচার্য্য (কন্যা )

মিথিলা আচার্য্য  (কন্যা )

কৃষ্ণ আচার্য্য (পুত্র )

লক্ষ্মীপতি আচার্য্য (পুত্র )

আমার মাতা-পিতা

জ্যোৎস্না রানী আচার্য্য এবং 

পরলোকগত বারিন্দ্র আচার্য্য

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 respectful obeisances at your lotus feet on this very auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!!
All glories unto Your Divine Grace!!

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā Celebration, Dear Gurudeva!!

Śrīla Gurudeva,

My spiritual path diverged, with dreams of flight,
I stand before you, a stray soul,
With seeking heart, for your steering light—
For in your eyes I see, a chance remains.

As my failure looms, on obscure trails,
I stand before you, a broken soul,
Asking to mend my cracks, not to ease the pains—
For in your eyes, I see a chance remains.

Forgive my choice, wrong and bold,
I stand before you, a bewildered soul,
Longing for love, to strengthen my faith—
For in your eyes, I see a chance remains.

With rolling tears and heavy heart,
I stand before you, a distressed soul,
Offering my broken self, pleading to be made whole—
For in your eyes, I see a chance remains.

For in your eyes, I see a chance—
A hope of comfort, a hope of enlightenment,
A hope of healing, and a hope of peace,
To let the magic start—another hopeful journey...
Another journey Back Home, back to Godhead.

We are eternally indebted to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Kṛṣṇa for connecting us to you and allowing us to be your spiritual son, daughter, and grandson.

We, the most insignificant, insincere, sinful, ignorant, egoistic, corrupted, ill-feeling souls, do not really know what is good or bad, what to accept or to reject, when to be stubborn or when to be flexible. We bow to your lotus feet and honestly plead for your causeless mercy.

Please help us downtrodden children to become pure, qualified disciples, so that we always remember that we are the insignificant servants of the servant of the Supreme Lord, and may we be able to fix our minds on Gaurāṅga’s lotus feet. Also, please guide us fallen souls to come into the light and engage in **distributing your bliss—**the bliss of harināma-saṅkīrtana.

At this time, we beg for your mercy so that we can be more regular, focused, and sincere in our chanting, in our service, and in the vows we have taken. You are so merciful that even the most sinful and offensive soul can be purified by your glance.

Please forgive us for all the known and unknown offenses we have committed.

Your most insignificant servants,

Rasarāja Vraja Kṛṣṇa dāsa
Vṛnda Vaiṣṇavī Devī dāsī
Sudarśana
Atlanta, USA

RUSSIA

Vyas Puja Offering for my dear Guru Maharaj

Dear Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my most  humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Dear Guru Maharaj, I'm indebted to you for giving me this new life by accepting this fallen soul your disciple.  My life has changed completely after that.
In month of December 2024, I'd desire of going to Sri Dham Mayapur and meet Guru Maharaj. I wanted to have some direct instructions from him for my spiritual progress.
Though, visit was not looking feasible in coming months but by mercy of Guru Maharaj, I got a chance to go to mayapur in Feb2025. On the first day of arriving in Mayapur, I could hear Guru Maharaj during Sarvan Mela.
At the end of his speech, during Q&,  one devotee asked that very same question for himself. He wanted to have some direct instructions from Guru Maharaj and Guru Maharaj instructed him to CHANT, CHANT & CHANT seriously, and sincerely. 
I was stunned to hear his question and instructions from Guru Maharaj.
I just kept looking at Guru Maharaj for his mercy on me. How he fulfilled my desire through that devotee. I took the instructions in my heart and trying to follow.

I love Guru Maharaj like I love Krsna.

Please forgive me for offences I have done knowingly or unknowingly. 

Your menial servant
Krsna goparaj das

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your appearance!

Today is the main festival of the year for us, your disciples! Śrīla Prabhupāda confirmed this truth when he described the following verse from the Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad (6.23) as the most important in all the Vedas:

yasya deve parā bhaktir
yathā deve tathā gurau
tasyaite kathitā hy arthāḥ
prakāśante mahātmanaḥ

"Only to those great souls who have full faith in both the Lord and the spiritual master is all the Vedic knowledge revealed."

Why is faith in the Lord not enough? Why is tathā gurau—faith in the guru equal to that in the Lord—also required? Lord Caitanya Himself gave the perfect answer by His own example.

The great scholar Nimāi Paṇḍita—the Supreme Lord Himself, the Vedānta-kṛd (compiler of Vedānta) and Veda-vit (knower of the Vedas) as stated in Bhagavad-gītā 15.15—received from His guru Īśvara Purī a paradoxical instruction:

"mūrkha tumi, tomāra nāhika vedāntādhikāra
‘kṛṣṇa-mantra’ japa sadā,—ei mantra-sāra"

(Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi 7.72)

"You are a fool. You are not qualified to study Vedānta philosophy. Therefore, always chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. This is the essence of all Vedic mantras."

How could the creator of Vedānta be unqualified to study it? The answer is that the essence of Vedānta is revealed solely by the grace of a pure servant of the Lord, whether one knows its texts or has never read them.

On the path to true comprehension of Vedānta, one must admit one’s complete foolishness—even when one possesses perfect scriptural knowledge. And this is truly very difficult to do. In fact, it is extremely difficult for someone who understands the śāstra, serves the Lord sincerely, and strives for self-realization not to consider themselves spiritually intelligent. At best, such a disciple might humbly listen to the guru speak about their disqualification, but this does not guarantee actual realization of one’s foolishness.

Yet Lord Caitanya set the perfect example. Though He was the very author of the Vedas and in this incarnation was Nimāi Paṇḍita, who defeated the Digvijaya Keśava Kāśmīrī, the Vedāntists of Benares, and the great scholar Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, still He accepted the position of a fool before His guru and completely surrendered to his instruction to chant the holy names of Kṛṣṇa.

And the result exceeded even His own expectations. The ecstatic symptoms of kṛṣṇa-prema immediately overwhelmed Him so thoroughly that He even worried He had lost all spiritual knowledge:

"kṛṣṇa-nāme jñāna-cchana ha-ila āmāra"
(Cc Ādi 7.79)

But His spiritual master reassured Him:

"kṛṣṇa-nāmera phala—‘prema,’ sarva-śāstre kaya
bhāgye sei prema tomāya karila udaya"

(Cc Ādi 7.86)

"All the statements of the revealed scriptures declare that one must awaken one’s dormant love of Godhead. You have done so, and therefore You are the most fortunate of all people."

Thus, Śrīla Prabhupāda revealed to us that faith in the guru is the “secret of success” in spiritual life. At the Vyāsa-pūjā of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura in 1968, he told his first American disciples:

"I simply took the request of my spiritual master very seriously, although I did not know at all how to fulfill it. And Kṛṣṇa Himself arranged everything. This is the secret of success—a serious attitude to the instructions of the spiritual master!"

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You have perfectly understood this secret of success revealed by Śrīla Prabhupāda, and thus you have attained the greatest treasure of Lord Caitanya’s mercy—kṛṣṇa-prema-prayojana.

Because of your unwavering faith and devotion to Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have become a great ācārya in the disciplic succession of Lord Caitanya, and you are successfully bringing more than 60,000 disciples back to the spiritual world!

We can directly witness how Lord Nityānanda Himself manifests wherever you serve the mission of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. You are always overflowing with the infinite power and bliss of Nityānanda-Balarāma, and your instructions—like the compassionate glance of Nityānanda-Avadhūta—are capable of performing miracles, transforming the material world into oases of Vaikuṇṭha.

At present, I am in great need of that merciful glance and your blessings. Last year, you kindly empowered me to accept the inconceivably elevated service of dīkṣā-guru. I feel completely unqualified for this highly responsible task.

Right now, I acutely feel my absolute ignorance—even in those areas I once thought I understood. In such a helpless state, I can only rely on the miracle of your śikṣā-śakti, because I believe that you are a direct representative of Lord Nityānanda, the source of the Supersoul in every heart:

"jīve sākṣāt nāhi tāte guru caittya-rūpe
śikṣā-guru haya kṛṣṇa—mahānta-svarūpe"

(Cc Ādi 1.58)

"Because the Supersoul is not visible to us, the Lord appears before us in the form of a devotee, a liberated soul. Such a spiritual master is none other than Kṛṣṇa Himself."

For the Supersoul, nothing is impossible. And so, your divine kṛpā, emanating from the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda, can make the dumb speak:

"mūkaṁ karoti vācālam" (Cc Madhya 17.80)

Therefore, my only hope is this: that by the divine power of your order—“Become a guru!”—the miracle will occur, and a complete fool like me may somehow become an obedient instrument in the guru-paramparā.

In the dust of your lotus feet on this most auspicious day of your appearance,

Vāsusreṣṭha dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectable obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your auspicious appearance day!

I am completely unqualified but making a small attempt to glorify you for my own purification.

I want to begin by praying to the Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Krishna, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Lord Narasiṁhadeva to bestow Their innumerable blessings and grace on My beloved Gurudeva

Please bless me so that I can hear more and more and relish your Gaura-kathā, you speak as you are witnessing them right there. Your call out of the name “Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga! Gaurāṅga!” melts my heart, I feel so blissful for a moment, oblivious of the material pangs.

In spite of your physical challenges, you are still travelling all over the places and distributing your mercy on the fallen souls, exactly imbibing the mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Just by your glance, thousands of people even in airport, in hospitals and who ever come near you get the mercy. We enjoy hearing about them; how they got the bhakti-lata-bij and many of us started our journey to bhakti the same way. We are so grateful to you and your determined nagara grama bhraman.

Please forgive me for all the mistakes and offenses. Praying unto thy divine lotus feet, my merciful Guru Mahārāja by Your Divine potency please kindly eradicate the weeds on the path of my devotional service. Please empower me to serve you day after day, year after year, life after life with increasing enthusiasm, offenselessly. I am your tool, use me the way you like. Make me an instrument dear spiritual master to spread Your Gaurāṅga’s glories far and wide.

All glories to your lotus feet.

Your servent of servent of sevent of the servent.

Venugopala Kotian

Russia

Dear Gurudeva,
Please accept my humble obeisances in the dust of Your lotus feet.

Today, all of Your disciples are celebrating Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, striving to please You and writing their offerings. And I thought, what kind of offering can I present to You on this day? After all, the most valuable thing I have is Kṛṣṇa consciousness. And it was You who gave it to me. The mercy of Lord Caitanya that showers upon me also reaches me through You. And even my desire to please You with my service is merely a reflection of Your boundless enthusiasm in striving to satisfy Śrīla Prabhupāda.

What can I offer You besides my imperfections, which You mercifully accept out of Your compassion for me, and which You, by Your grace, transform into service to Lord Caitanya?

You once said that Śrīla Prabhupāda often quoted the words of Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura: “The order of the spiritual master must be accepted as one's very life and soul.” And You have accepted this principle, making service to Your Guru—Śrīla Prabhupāda—and to Śrī Śrī Nityānanda-Gaurāṅga the very purpose of Your life.

It is my great fortune to be Your disciple. Your spiritual potency is incomparable to anything in this world. Not only do You serve Your spiritual master Yourself, but You also empower and inspire Your 70,000 disciples to serve as well! You pray for each of us, and I continue to pray that You may stay with us for a long time to come.

Your talent for giving people knowledge of Kṛṣṇa and engaging them in His service is truly unique. You effortlessly attract people's hearts and direct them toward Kṛṣṇa! In this way, my heart was also once attracted to Your association and has forever remained bound to Your qualities as an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya.

You melted my hardened heart with Your sincerity and desire to help when, during our first meeting, You asked me: “Do you want to be my spiritual daughter? And I will be your father.” You then prayed for my return to Kṛṣṇa and even wrote letters to me, answering my questions and telling me about Kṛṣṇa. It was an extraordinary experience, unlike any other interaction. You are so great, yet at the same time, so approachable. So wise and so caring. How do You find room in Your heart for each of us?! And how do You always find the time to guide and support us?

I remember the feeling of peace, protection, and tranquility that I experienced upon meeting You for the first time. That feeling remains in my heart to this day. And I also remember our second meeting when You radiated such light and joy. Everyone was drawn to that light and happiness. There were so many devotees around You that it was impossible to even come close. But suddenly, at one moment, You turned to me and said: “Are you chanting japa?” (At that time, I struggled to say Hare Kṛṣṇa at all). “You must chant! You are my daughter!” Then, You embraced me with a garland. And my life changed forever.

I realized that I was ready to follow You by accepting Your instructions. And I truly desire to bring You joy through my service. Therefore, I pray to Kṛṣṇa to give me this opportunity. Because without You and Kṛṣṇa, my life has no meaning.

On this day, I want to promise You that I will try my best to make You pleased with me. I sincerely wish for Your health and happiness. And I pray that this spiritual connection between teacher and disciple will never be broken.

Your insignificant daughter,
Ālaṅkārā Mādhavī Devī Dāsī
Moscow, Russia

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to you! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to your glorious Vyāsa-pūjā day! 

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 and illuminated my path with the light of knowledge. I bow down to his lotus feet with deep respect.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Śrīla Prabhupāda left us the greatest treasure — the opportunity to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, the chance to develop a personal relationship with Him through the process of devotional service, and to introduce as many people as possible to the chanting and unlimited mercy of Nitāi-Gaurāṅga.

In addition, dear Śrīla Prabhupāda left another priceless treasure chest, in which he placed shining gems — his disciples. Each gem shines in its own special way, reflecting some aspect of Śrīla Prabhupāda's personality. The radiance of all these marvelous treasures penetrates the heart of anyone who comes into contact with them. A single moment of contact can radically change a person's life. The soul begins its journey back to Kṛṣṇa. How amazing it is! And behind all of this stands Śrīla Prabhupāda, who appears in all His glorious splendor.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
You are one of the gems of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You show by your example what it means to be the soul, not the body. You defy all the laws of the material world, making the impossible possible. Everyone who comes into contact with you sees this incredible example of love, devotion, and complete surrender — an example of perfect yukta-vairāgya and perfect execution of duties in all areas of life. So many people start chanting the holy names and change their lives.

Your heart is full of compassion and the deepest respect for all living beings. You are able to see the smallest spark of pure devotion to Lord Gaurāṅga in anyone and fan it into a blazing flame of love and devotion. And that person themselves begins to want to serve Nitāi-Gaurāṅga of their own volition.

You always speak about the causeless mercy of Lord Gaurāṅga. One day I came across a quote from your lecture in Śrī Māyāpur, July 2024:
“Tell everything to Lord Caitanya. Tell Lord Caitanya that you need mercy. I need mercy!”
This phrase touched my heart so deeply… It made me reflect. How truly dependent I am on the mercy of Lord Gaurāṅga. And this is a wonderful opportunity to develop a deep relationship with Him. To give Him the most important place in my life. And by your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, Lord Gaura will certainly hear it! Why didn’t I do this before? This is another reminder that this process is very personal and deep, and so much depends on my desire. Will I dive deep, or will I just float on the surface like a cork?

Throughout this year, you have constantly brought me back to the very foundations of spiritual life. I feel it’s important to establish that I am not the body but the soul. I’ve heard this expression countless times. It’s said in every lecture. For me, it used to be a theory. One day, I was doing a homework assignment, and it asked me to “accept myself.” And I was struck by a thought — accept myself? Who is this self? As the body or as the soul?

At that moment, very deep reflections began. Do I accept myself as a soul? Something definitely changed inside. A small step was taken — a step I can now stand on. I am the soul, and I have a body. The spirit is stronger than matter. I understood that with the right attitude, I can draw strength from this. Only the body gets tired, but not I. For me, this is such an important, practical discovery. And it’s all thanks to you! Sometimes, in practice, I manage to experience everything — and this brings immense happiness within, a small victory over the mind. Now I have a trump card! A realized experience — and that means the mind has no chance.

There are often moments when I behave and think as the body. This leads me to get lost in the tangles of the mind and lose strength. But when I remember that I’ve had this lived experience, life gradually returns. Moreover, I always have an inspiring example right before my eyes — that is you, Guru Mahārāja! You are my guiding star. Like a lighthouse, you illuminate the way and are always near, no matter what happens.

In your treasure chest is a bottomless ocean of gems. And each one reflects an unparalleled aspect of your personality. I bow down humbly to all my spiritual brothers and sisters, as well as other devotees who come into contact with you in one way or another — those who help you in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda, those who generously share their inspiration with everyone and give others the opportunity to learn more about you. Through them, I feel your care. I accept all the pricks and praises with deep gratitude.

Another important lesson you are teaching me is independence. It’s time to throw away the baby pants and forget about them. I need to develop inner abundance, to shine and glow like you.

Guru Mahārāja,
Recently, you have been inspiring your disciples to receive a good Vaiṣṇava education. You yourself study continually. Despite a rather busy schedule, you always find time to read and study Śrīla Prabhupāda's books deeply. Once, during a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam session, your disciple and my dear sister, Ekeśvarī Jāhnavā, spoke about different categories of devotees. At first, I didn’t understand and disagreed. But later, by chance, I listened to your lecture on Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta by Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. And you were saying the same thing! Amazing! I listened to the lecture several times and understood that my comprehension had been sentimental. Now I know for sure that I need to deepen my philosophical understanding. I am so grateful for this lesson.

I plan to retake Bhakti-śāstras, dive deeper into the Bhagavad-gītā, and later, into Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. I am currently studying at the institute with Govardhana Gopāla Prabhu and do not yet have the opportunity to retake Bhakti-śāstras, but I strive for this.

Meanwhile, we continue to read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with the mātaījīs — one chapter per week — and then discuss what inspired each of us. These meetings are very precious for me, even though not everything always goes as I’d like. I feel that Kṛṣṇa manifests and inspiration comes. We are now finishing the Ninth Canto.

After a long break, I resumed Odissi dance. With the mātaījīs, we are preparing a dance performance. We are also slowly continuing to paint the background for the altar for our temple’s Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaurāṅga.

I know that the greatest pleasure for you will be if there is more preaching in my life. I very much want to make you happy in this way too. For now, my preaching consists of feeding prasādam. The devotees have started producing sugar-free fruit and berry pastilles in beautiful packaging. We distribute them to couriers, storekeepers, taxi drivers — and it brings so much joy to my heart! Perhaps, by your mercy, I will be able to do more.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt gratitude for everything you do for all of us. I am very happy to be in the association of the Vaiṣṇavas, in the family of Śrīla Prabhupāda. This is the best thing that ever happened to me. You gave me shelter at your lotus feet, saved my life, and inspire me endlessly.

Once again, please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the guru-paramparā.

With love and devotion,
Ananda Kiśorī devī dāsī
New Ekacakra-dhāma
Yekaterinburg, Russia

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Нама ом вишну падайа
Кришна прештхайа бху тале,
Шримате Джайапатака свамин ити намине
Намачарья падайа
Нитай крипа прадаине,
Гаура катха дхама дайа,
Нагара грама тарине.

Нама ом вишну падайа
Кришна прештхайа бху тале,
Шримате Бхактиведанта свамин ити намине
Намасте сарасвате деве
Гауравани прачарине,
Нирвишеша шуньявади
Паштатия дешатарине.

Харе Кришна, дорогой Гуру Махарадж!
Примите мои самые почтительные поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп. Вся слава Вам! Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде! Вся слава Вашему прославленному дню Вьяса-пуджи!

Ом агьяна-тимирандхасья
Гьянаннжана-шалакая,
Чакшурунмилитам ена
Тасмай Шри-гураве намах.

Я был рожден во тьме невежества, но мой духовный учитель открыл мне глаза и озарил мой путь светом знания. Я в глубоком почтении склоняюсь к его лотосным стопам.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж! Шрила Прабхупада оставил для нас величайшее сокровище — это возможность воспевать Святое Имя Кришны, возможность развить с Ним личностные отношения через процесс преданного служения, а также познакомить как можно больше людей с воспеванием и безграничной милостью Нитай Гауранги. Помимо этого, дорогой Шрила Прабхупада оставил еще один бесценный ларец, в который он положил сияющие самоцветы — своих учеников. Каждый самоцвет сияет по-особенному, отражая какую-то грань личности Шрилы Прабхупады. Сияние всех этих удивительных сокровищ проникает в самое сердце любого, кто с ними соприкасается. Достаточно одного мгновения общения, и жизнь человека меняется кардинально. Душа начинает свой путь к Кришне. Как это удивительно! И за всем этим стоит Шрила Прабхупада, предстающий во всем своем прославленном великолепии.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж! Вы — один из самоцветов Шрилы Прабхупады. Вы на своем примере показываете, что значит быть душой, а не телом. Вы опровергаете все законы материального мира, делаете невозможное возможным. И все, кто соприкасается с Вами, видят этот потрясающий пример любви, преданности и полного предания, пример полной йукта вайрагьи и совершенного исполнения своих обязанностей во всех сферах жизни! Очень много людей начинают повторять Святые Имена и менять свои жизни.

Ваше сердце полно сострадания и глубочайшего уважения ко всем живым существам. Вы способны увидеть в любом человеке маленькую искорку чистой преданности к Господу Гауранге и раздуть ее до полыхающего пламени любви и преданности. И человек сам начинает хотеть служить Нитай Гауранге по собственной воле.

Вы всегда говорите о беспричинной милости Господа Гауранги. Однажды наткнулась на одну Вашу цитату, которую Вы сказали в Шри Майапуре в июле 2024 года: «Рассказывайте обо всем Господу Чайтанье. Скажите Господу Чайтанье, что вы нуждаетесь в милости. Мне нужна милость!» Эта фраза так сильно запала в мое сердце... Заставила задуматься. Насколько действительно во всем завишу от милости Господа Гауранги. И это прекрасная возможность развить с Ним глубокие отношения, отвести Ему самое важное место в своей жизни. И по Вашей милости, Гуру Махарадж, Господь Гаура точно услышит! Почему же я раньше так не делала? Это еще раз напоминание о том, что этот процесс очень личностный и глубокий, и от моего желания очень многое зависит. Захочу ли я нырнуть в глубину, или так и буду барахтаться на поверхности как пробка.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж, весь этот год Вы постоянно возвращаете меня к самым основам духовной жизни. Чувствую, что важно утвердиться в том, что я не тело, а душа. Столько раз слышала это выражение. На каждой лекции об этом говорят. Для меня это было теорией. Однажды выполняла домашнее задание по учебе. Там было задание — принять себя. И меня просто осенило! Что значит принять себя? А себя — это кого? Как тело или как душу? В тот момент запустились очень глубокие размышления... А принимаю ли я себя как душу? Однозначно что-то поменялось внутри. Появилась маленькая ступенька, на которую могу встать. Я — душа, и у меня есть тело. Дух сильнее материи. Поняла, что при правильном настроении могу черпать силы из этого. Устает только тело, но не я. Для меня это такое важное практическое открытие. И это благодаря Вам! Бывает, что на практике удается все прочувствовать. И от этого просто счастье внутри, маленькая победа над умом. Теперь есть козырь! Реализованный опыт, а это значит, что у ума просто нет шансов.

Бывают часто моменты, что веду себя и мыслю как тело. От этого запутываюсь в дебрях ума, теряю силу. Но, когда вспоминаю, что у меня же был прожитый опыт, то жизнь постепенно возвращается. Тем более у меня постоянно есть вдохновляющий пример перед глазами — это Вы, Гуру Махарадж! Вы — мой ориентир. Как маяк освещаете путь и всегда рядом, что бы ни происходило.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж, в Вашей сокровищнице просто бездонный океан самоцветов. И каждый из них тоже отражает неповторимую грань Вашей личности. Приношу свои смиренные поклоны всем своим духовным братьям и сестрам, а также другим преданным, кто так или иначе соприкасается с Вами. Всем, кто помогает Вам в миссии Шрилы Прабхупады. Кто щедро делится своим вдохновением со всеми и дает возможность еще больше узнать Вас. Через них чувствую Вашу заботу. Все кнуты и пряники принимаю с глубокой благодарностью.

Еще один важный урок, которому Вы пытаетесь меня научить, — это самостоятельность. Пора давно утилизировать детские штанишки и забыть про них. Развивать внутреннее изобилие, светить и сиять как Вы.

Гуру Махарадж, последнее время Вы вдохновляете своих учеников получать хорошее вайшнавское образование. Сами все это проходите. И, несмотря на достаточно плотный график, всегда находите время для чтения и глубокого изучения книг Шрилы Прабхупады. Однажды на утреннем Шримад Бхагаватам Ваша ученица и моя дорогая духовная сестра, Экешвари Джахнава, рассказывала про разные категории преданных. Сперва у меня это вызвало непонимание и несогласие. Но позже, наугад, включила Вашу лекцию по Чайтанья Шикшамрите Бхактивинода Тхакура. И Вы там говорили о том же! Удивительно! Эту лекцию переслушивала несколько раз. Поняла, что мое понимание и представление находятся на сентиментальном уровне. Теперь точно знаю, что мне просто необходимо углублять свое понимание философии. Так благодарна за этот урок, Гуру Махарадж.

У меня в планах есть желание снова пройти бхакти-шастры, углубиться в Бхагавад-Гиту, а потом и в Шримад Бхагаватам. Сейчас пока учусь в институте у Говардхана Гопала прабху, и поэтому нет возможности пройти бхакти-шастры снова. Но к этому стремлюсь. Пока мы продолжаем с матаджами читать Шримад Бхагаватам по главе в неделю и потом ее обсуждаем, что кого вдохновило. Эти встречи очень ценны и важны для меня, несмотря на то, что бывает не все так, как я хочу. Чувствую, что Кришна проявляется и приходит вдохновение. Сейчас заканчиваем 9 песнь.

После долгого перерыва снова возобновила танцы Одисси. С матаджами готовим танцевальную постановку. Еще потихоньку продолжаем рисовать задний фон на алтарь для наших храмовых Шри Шри Нитай Гауранги.

Знаю, что больше всего Вас удовлетворит, если в моей жизни будет больше проповеди. Очень хочу порадовать Вас и этим тоже. Пока проповедь на данном этапе — это кормить прасадом. Преданные стали у нас производить свою фруктово-ягодную пастилу без сахара в очень красивой упаковке. Ее раздаем людям при разных обстоятельствах. Курьерам, продавцам в магазине, таксистам. От этого так радостно на сердце! Возможно, по Вашей милости смогу делать что-то еще.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж! Примите, пожалуйста, мою глубокую и сердечную благодарность за все, что Вы делаете для всех нас. Очень счастлива находиться в обществе вайшнавов, в семье Шрилы Прабхупады. Это самое лучшее, что могло со мной произойти. Вы дали мне прибежище у своих лотосных стоп, спасли мою жизнь и бесконечно вдохновляете. Еще раз примите мои самые почтительные поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп. Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде и Гуру Парампаре.

Ананда Кишори дд (Алена Сбитнева), дикша,
Нью Экачакра Дхама, г. Екатеринбург, Россия

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Please accept my humble obeisances in the dust of Your lotus feet, dear Grandfather Jayapatākā Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your grandson, Ānanda Purī Dāsa from Saint Petersburg, Russia, is writing to You. I would like to begin this letter with gratitude—gratitude for Your incredibly kind, warm, compassionate, and caring disciple, our Guru—His Grace Caitanya Candra Cāraṇa Prabhu.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

It is only by the mercy of Guru that we progress on this path. Where would we be without our paramparā? Where would we be without Your blessings? Spiritual progress happens primarily through blessings. I have realized this through my own experience and through the experiences of my godbrothers and godsisters.

Listening to You always immerses us in the spiritual world—the world of Caitanya-caritāmṛta. And gradually, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi begin to manifest in our lives.

Thank You for the priceless gift of devotional service, which opens our hearts and grants us true life.

Please bless us so that we may continue to engage in bhakti and always, everywhere, and under all circumstances, remember Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

You set an inspiring example of spiritual life and unwavering determination for all of us. Seeing You is a great mercy that leaves an imprint on one’s heart for a lifetime.

I hope that, if not in person, then at least in my dreams, You will mercifully strike me on the head with Your sacred stick.

Your grandson,
Ānanda Purī Dāsa
Saint Petersburg, Russia

 

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Харе Кришна ! Мои поклоны, пожалуйста, примите в Пыли Ваших Лотосных Стоп, дорогой дедушка Джаяпатака Махарадж ! Вся Слава Шриле Прабхупаде !

Пишет Вам Ваш внук, Ананда Пури дас, Санкт-Петербург, Россия. Письмо хочется начать с Благодарности. Благодарности за столь чуткого и теплого, доброго и  отзывчего Вашего ученика и нашего Гуру — Его Милость Чайтаньи Чандра Чаран прабху.

ом аджнана-тимирандхасйа джнананджана-шалакайа
чакшур унмилитам йена тасмаи шри-гураве намах
Благодаря Гуру мы продвигаемся по этому пути. И где мы были без нашей парампары?! Где мы были без Ваших благословений?! Духовно мы продвигаемся в основном за счет Благословений. Я убедился в этом на собственном опыте и опыте наших духовных братьев и сестер.

Слушая Вас, всегда погружаешься в духовный мир, мир Чайтаньи-Чаритамриты. И Шри Шри Гауранга и Нитьянанда начинают проявляться в нашей жизни.

Спасибо Вам за бесценный дар преданного служения, который раскрывает наше сердце и дарит настоящую жизнь.

Благословите нас, пожалуйста, и дальше заниматься преданным служением и всегда и везде и во всех обстоятельствах помнить Шри Кришну.

Вы подаете всем нам пример духовной жизни и стойкости. Увидеть Вас - это большая Милость, которая оставляет отпечаток на всю жизнь. 

Надеюсь, что если не наяву, то хотя бы во сне вы меня стукнете священной палкой по макушке головы. 

Ваш внук,
Ананда Пури дас 
Санкт-Петербург, Россия 

Dear Śrīla Jayapatākā Mahārāja,

Please accept our most humble and respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

You are an absolutely wonderful personality, Mahārāja! You are remarkable in so many ways, but today, we would like to highlight one particular aspect that deeply touches our hearts.

You have an unprecedented faith in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and in the devotees of ISKCON. You view this world from a very elevated perspective, and from this lofty vantage point, you do not see our faults and imperfections.

Because of this, you constantly speak about Kṛṣṇa-prema. You remind us again and again that all of us should attain this prema, and you say it with absolute conviction, as if there were no doubt at all.

Those of us who long ago abandoned the thought of this mysterious Kṛṣṇa-prema, and simply spent our days going through the motions of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, suddenly catch ourselves thinking:
“Oh... maybe it is really possible? Perhaps we just need to develop a very strong desire, and it will truly come?”

Your faith is so strong, so contagious, that you continue to push us forward in that direction—relentlessly, patiently, and lovingly. And now, we are beginning to understand: sooner or later, you will pull us out of the swamp in which we are stuck. You will uplift us—we, who are completely unqualified and unfit—and by your mercy, we will finally encounter real Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thank you, dear Guru Mahārāja, for having such faith in us, even when we lack faith in ourselves.

Please bless us so that we may finally become serious on this wonderful, yet challenging, spiritual path.

Your humble servants,
Aṅgira Gaurāṅga Dāsa
Kāverī Pāvanī Devī Dāsī

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Дорогой Шрила Джаяпатака Махарадж, пожалуйста, примите наши самые смиренные и почтительные поклоны!

Вы совершенно удивительная личность! Вы удивительны и необычны во многих отношениях. Но сегодня мы хотим сказать об одном.

У вас невероятная вера. Вера в сознание Кришны и в преданных ИСККОН. Вы смотрите на этот мир как будто бы с очень большой высоты. И с этой высоты вы не замечаете наших недостатков и несовершенств.

Поэтому вы сейчас всё время говорите о Кришна-преме. О том, что мы все должны её достичь. И в этом у вас нет никаких сомнений. И вот мы, которые уже давно махнули рукой на обретение этой самой премы и просто привычно проводят свои дни в сознании Кришны - вдруг начинаем ловить себя на мысли: - А вдруг это вправду возможно? И нужно просто очень сильно захотеть?

И ваша вера в Сознание Кришны и в нас столь сильна, что вы продолжаете толкать нас в этом направлении. И я понимаю, что раньше или позже, вы сможете вытянуть нас из нашего болота, в котором мы застряли. И мы, совсем негодные и неквалифицированные, вдруг встретимся с настоящим сознанием Кришны!

Спасибо вам, дорогой Гуру Махарадж, за эту веру в нас.
И, пожалуйста, благословите нас всё же стать серьезными на этом прекрасном и непростом духовном пути!

Ваши смиренные слуги,
Ангира Гауранга дас
и Кавери Павани д.д.

Dear Śrīla Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of Your blessed feet! All glories to You! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to the guru-paramparā!

On this auspicious day of Your Appearance, all of us, Your disciples, feel immense joy and gratitude for everything You have done for each of us. You are an ocean of mercy and compassion for all living beings. You are a perfect example of service to Your Guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are ready to do anything to bring joy to Śrīla Prabhupāda. You are His dear disciple. Your determination is truly astonishing. Despite Your health challenges, You never give up and continue to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda. Someone once asked You about the bodily suffering You experience. You replied, "Ask the one who is suffering." This is truly inspiring—You have risen above the bodily conception of life.

It has been twenty years since You blessed this fallen soul with Your mercy, giving me shelter in the dust of Your lotus feet by accepting me as Your disciple and granting me initiation. Now, by Your mercy, Kṛṣṇa has allowed me and my family to live and serve in Māyāpur-dhāma. My daughter, Subhadrā, is studying at the Vaiṣṇava school here in Māyāpur. My wife, Lalitā Rādhā, assists me in service. I am very happy to be here, participating in harināma and saṅkīrtana under the guidance of Vanamālī Keśava Prabhu.

This could have only happened by Your mercy. Dear Guru Mahārāja, I feel unworthy and fallen, incapable of anything, but by Your mercy, everything is possible.

I humbly beg You to make me a perfect instrument in service to Your lotus feet, the Vaiṣṇavas, and Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Please bless me so that all material desires leave my heart and that only the desire to serve and participate in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission grows stronger each day. Please bless me with the ability to chant the pure holy name of the Lord. I sincerely desire to serve You and be of use in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your unworthy eternal servant,
Aśeṣa Gopāla dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

You have flown all over the world, and you are a beautiful swan — paramahaṁsa.
You are the Victory Flag of the spiritual over the material.
You are an example of devotion to your Guru.
You are the best disciple and the best teacher for us.
The nectar of spiritual knowledge and the bliss of devotion — bhakti-rasa — emanate from you.
When you save the conditioned souls, the whole world watches with delight. Merciful Lord Nityānanda walks next to you, because you are a transparent medium between your disciples and God. You have acquired perfect spiritual qualities and are devoid of false ego.
When you are next to us, we feel like we are in Kṛṣṇa's pocket — completely safe. You are constantly in the ocean of bliss — prema-bhakti — that belongs to Rādhārāṇī.
Your perfect spiritual qualities are countless. Every second of your life is valuable for the conditioned souls. Attracted by your qualities, they lose interest in the material world.
Your humor and unexpected actions, full of bliss, resemble the behavior of Lord Nityānanda.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please accept the words of deep gratitude to you from your disciples.

Yours,
Atula Govinda dāsa

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja!
Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Abhaya Cāranāravinda Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, on this extraordinary day of Your Appearance, I want to assure You that I always think of You with gratitude and admiration, that I miss You, and that every time I ask the Lord to help me do everything to please You, to make my thoughts, actions, efforts, and intentions accepted by the Lord for the benefit of Your health. May He protect Your most humble servant, my precious Guru Mahārāja, Jayapatāka Swami.

We have known each other in this incarnation for almost 22 years.

My favorite theme is to remember with gratitude and share how I first met You. In June 2003, my biological father passed away. Then, at the end of the summer of 2003, the Lord poured His great mercy on my life and allowed me to meet You, my Spiritual Father. You first came to Vladivostok for the "Golden Avatar" Festival. At that time, I had just joined the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement, with no knowledge of faces, names, terms, or rules… On the last day of the Festival, during Darśana, You gave me a lot of attention and blessed me with Your staff. That night, when everyone in the temple had already gone to sleep, I hid under the blanket, so as not to wake up the sleeping devotees, I held my mouth shut, and cried for a long time, silently repeating in my mind: "This is my Spiritual Master! Yes! This is my Spiritual Master!"… And I fell asleep with a weary heart.

Thanks to that fateful meeting, miracles began to happen in my life: You instantly replied to my letter!!! And Your precious reply was read aloud by the entire Amur Yātrā. In my letter, I mentioned that I would love for You to try the cake I made for the Sunday program. And You replied that if I followed the 4 regulative principles and chanted 16 rounds, then You would be able to eat my cake. I began to try to chant 16 rounds of the Hare Kṛṣhṇa Mahā-mantra.

Then the Lord allowed me to come in 2004 to the Holy Dham and to witness the great event in Māyāpura – the installation of Śrī Pañca-tattva!!!

During this visit, You kindly responded to my heartfelt desire and allowed me to chant the Prāṇāma Mantra.

Since then, my heart has been drawn to the Holy Dham, and every year I was able to come to Māyāpura and even participate in Safari a few times.

In 2009, during Your Jubilee Vyāsa-pūjā, You connected me to the Paramparā and gave me the spiritual name: Eka Govinda Priyā Devī Dāsī.

Since then, among my relatives, three more have been initiated, and two others strictly follow the 4 regulative principles and engage in devotional service. (My daughter and my biological sister are Your spiritual granddaughters).

And I pray to the Lord that my son, my grandson, and his mother also firmly take their place and become established on the path of Devotional Service. May they all use their talents and abilities to spread the Glories of the Holy Name of the Lord and glorify the Lord...

I will continue to pray for the improvement of my devotional service.

As in reality, so also when I see You in my dreams, I always do something off-topic... imperfectly.

I will continue to pray for the protection of Your health and well-being...

Your insignificant, needy disciple,
Eka Govinda Priyā Devī Dāsī
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Jayapatākā Swami!
Please accept my respectful obeisances!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the most auspicious day of Your appearance!
I am at the dust of Your lotus feet!

Thank You so much for always remembering Kṛṣṇa and praying for us.

There are times when I face challenges. For example, in our Aviagorodok area in Saint Petersburg, there were two butcher shops. I couldn’t inspire them to convert into vegetable shops, but after I prayed to You, dear Jayapatākā Mahārāja, the shops were soon closed.

My heart is like stone… I know You are constantly suffering for us, but I am changing so slowly. More than anything, I fear remaining in māyā. I had a near-death experience, and by the mercy of my spiritual master, Chaitanya Chandra Charaṇa Prabhu, I was able to see the heavenly planets and everything that is spoken about in the lectures. But my deepest desire is to reach the Spiritual World.

Dear spiritual grandfather, please give me the strength and qualities to come to Kṛṣṇa in the way that You wish!

Your servants,
Evgeniya Vinogradova, Gopa Kumāra
and children: Kṛṣṇa Cāraṇa, Vṛndāvanī, and Līlā-vilāsinī
Saint Petersburg, Russia

 

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Харе Кришна дорогой Джаяпатака Свами! Примите пожалуйста мои почтительные поклоны! Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде! Вся слава благоприятнейшему дню вашего явления!! Я в пыли у ваших лотосных стоп!
Спасибо вам большое что вы помните постоянно Кришну и молитесь за нас.

Бывают моменты, когда у меня что-то не получается. Например в нашем Авиагородке в Санкт-Петербурге работали 2 мясные лавки. И мне никак не удавалось вдохновить их перепрофилироваться в овощной магазин. Я помолилась вам, дорогой Джаяпатака махарадж, и лавки вскоре закрылись.

У меня каменное сердце.. Я знаю, что вы постоянно страдаете за нас. Но я так медленно меняюсь... Больше всего я боюсь остаться в майе. У меня был опыт микроклинической смерти. По милости духовного учителя Чайтанья Чандра Чаран прабху я увидела райские планеты и вообще всё то о чем говорится в лекциях. Но я очень хочу попасть в Духовный Мир.

Дорогой духовный дедушка пожалуйста дайте сил и качеств прийти к Кришне так, как вы этого хотите!

Ваши слуги,
Евгения Виноградова, Гоп Кумар и дети: Кришна Чаран, Вриндавани и Лила Виласини
Санкт-Петербург, Россия

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to the sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I know that I have neither the qualification nor the qualities to properly glorify you on this auspicious day. Your inconceivable mercy is the only thing that allows me to find the right words.

My vision is clouded by illusion, and my heart is filled with material desires. Yet, it is only your living example of unwavering service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his divine mission that inspires me to keep moving forward—to strive to chant japa attentively and to seek the association of devotees. Despite the illnesses you have endured, you remain ever joyful, full of love, bliss, and boundless energy. How is this possible? You have traveled extensively, sacrificing your health and all your strength for the propagation of the Holy Name of the Lord. And yet, even now, you remain ever attentive, full of enthusiasm, kindness, and mercy.

You always have time for everyone, always ready to share the mission of Lord Caitanya and Śrīla Prabhupāda with any soul who has even the slightest inclination to listen. You have made the instructions of your spiritual master, Śrīla Prabhupāda, your very life and soul, and that is why you have achieved such immense success.

We, your spiritual children, are truly fortunate, for meeting you has changed our once purposeless lives. For this, I am eternally grateful.

Śrīla Prabhupāda said: “Chant and be happy.” I am trying to embody this simple yet profound formula for happiness. Sometimes it feels easy; at other times, it is challenging. But under all circumstances, I know that you are my spiritual teacher—my guiding example of how to live and preach without drowning in the overwhelming tide of materialism, negative influences, and the trials of Kali-yuga.

At this moment, my service remains chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahā-mantra and associating with devotees. I do not want to complain, but I must admit that, for now, I lack the strength and health to do more. Please forgive me—I know this is not enough. I hesitated to write this to you, as I feel ashamed. I see my godbrothers and godsisters striving so sincerely for your mission, and my only true desire is to always remain under the shelter of your lotus feet.

Please forgive my shortcomings and my weaknesses.

Aspiring to become your servant,
Indranīlā Śakti Devī Dāsī
Saint Petersburg, Russia


Дорогой Гуру Махарадж,
Пожалуйста, примите мои почтительные поклоны Вашим лотосным стопам.
Вся слава священному дню Вашей Вьяса-пуджи!
Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде!

Я знаю, что у меня нет ни квалификации, ни качеств для того, чтобы прославить Вас в этот благоприятный день. Ваша непостижимая милость — единственное, что помогает мне найти нужные слова.

Мои глаза покрыты иллюзией, а моё сердце полно материальных желаний. Но только Ваш живой пример служения Шриле Прабхупаде и Его Божественной миссии вдохновляет меня продолжать идти вперёд, стараться внимательно повторять джапу и общаться с преданными. Несмотря на перенесённые болезни, Вы безмерно счастливы, полны любви, блаженства и энергии. Как это возможно? Вы столько путешествовали, отдали всё своё здоровье, все силы для распространения Святого Имени Господа. Всегда были и остаётесь по сей день таким внимательным, полным энтузиазма, добрым и милостивым. У Вас всегда есть время для каждого. Вы всегда готовы проповедовать о миссии Господа Чайтаньи и Шрилы Прабхупады каждой душе, у которой есть хотя бы малейшее желание слушать. Вы сделали наставления Вашего духовного учителя, Шрилы Прабхупады, своей жизнью и душой — и поэтому Вы добились такого успеха.

Мы, Ваши духовные дети, очень удачливы, потому что однажды встретили Вас, и эта встреча изменила наши бесполезные жизни. Спасибо.

Шрила Прабхупада сказал: «Повторяйте мантру и будьте счастливы». Я пытаюсь воплотить в жизнь эту простую формулу счастья. Иногда это просто, иногда нет. Но при любых обстоятельствах я знаю, что Вы — мой духовный учитель и Вы являетесь для меня примером, как нужно жить и проповедовать, чтобы не утонуть в лавине материализма, дурных качеств и влияния Кали-юги.

На данный момент моё служение — это повторение маха-мантры Харе Кришна и общение с преданными. Не хочу жаловаться, но пока нет сил и здоровья делать что-то большее. Простите меня. Я знаю, что этого недостаточно. Мне было стыдно писать Вам об этом. Я вижу, как мои духовные братья и сёстры искренне стараются ради Вас и Вашей миссии. Единственное, чего я по-настоящему хочу — это всегда оставаться под сенью Ваших лотосных стоп.

Пожалуйста, простите мои ошибки и мои слабости.

Пытающаяся стать Вашей служанкой,
Индранила Шакти д.д.
Россия, Санкт-Петербург

Dear Guru Maharaja, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami,  
Please accept my humble obeisances, along with words of sincerity and devotion to you and your mission.  

It has now been three and a half years since you gave me shelter at your lotus feet,  
and from that moment, I have never doubted my choice to follow the path of Krishna Consciousness.  

For me, Guru Maharaja, you are the embodiment of dedication to Srila Prabhupada’s mission.  
Your immense daily efforts in preaching through lectures, book distribution, construction of the Vedic Planetarium, organizing safaris, and so much more continue to amaze and inspire me.  
You are a true disciple of your spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada.  

It’s been just a year and a half since my initiation, but the fire and desire to serve you, my dear teacher, have not faded.  
I’m doing my best!  

I wanted to humbly share a bit about myself.  
I live in Vladivostok, Russia. We have a wonderful temple here—New Jagannath Puri—and there is an ocean of service.  

I have the opportunity to make garlands for the Deities—Jagannatha, Nitai, and Shachi Suta.  
I create floral decorations for Srila Prabhupada’s altar.  
I dress Prabhupada’s murti.  
I also organize and collect donated flowers and petals for the temple, and in turn, I distribute prasadam to those who donate them.  

Together with my friend Nrsimha Stuti Mataji (a disciple of Chaitanya Chandra Charan), we started a project six months ago called "Ganesha."  
We prepare sweets, distribute them, and use the donations to buy flowers for garlands.  
I do this service with great enthusiasm.  

Dear Guru Maharaja, I want to thank you for inspiring me to organize creative events.  
Your interest in the group "Nectar Cloud," in children’s plays, inspired me to organize art exhibitions at the temple both last year and this year.  
This is a huge thing for me—to give devotees a chance to express themselves.  
For me, it is a great fortune to be able to serve you, Guru Maharaja, and your mission.  

Thank you for being in my life, dear Guru Maharaja.  

Your servant,  
Indulekha Malini Devi Dasi

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Дорогой Гуру махарадж Его Святейшество Джаяпатака Свами! Примите мои смиренные поклоны и слова искренности и преданности Вам и Вашей миссии.

Вот уже три с половиной года как Вы мне дали прибежище у Ваших стоп. И с тех пор ни секунды я не сомневалась в своем жизненном выборе пути Сознания Кришны.

Для меня, Гуру Махарадж, Вы как пример служения миссии Шрилы Прабхупады. Каждый  день колоссальный труд проповеди,  через лекции,  участие в распространении книг, строительстве Ведичеспого планетария,  организация сафари и многое,  то  заставляет  восхищаться и вдохновляться.

Вы истинный ученик Вашего духовного учителя  Шрилы Прабхупады.

После инициации  прошло немного времени - полтора  года. Но внутри не погас огонь и желание  служить Вам, дорогой учитель. Стараюсь!

Хотела смиренно написать  о себе.

Я живу в России во Владивостоке . У нас здесь замечательный  храм Нью Джаганатх и море служения.

У меня есть возможность и делаю для  Божеств гирлянды.  Божества Джаганатхи, Нитай Шачи Сута.

Делаю цветочные композиции  на алтарь Прабхупаде .

Переодеваю мурти Прабхупады.

Организовываю,  забираю для храма, пожертвованные цветы, лепесток. В то же время  распространяю прасад среди тех кто жертвует цветок и лепесток.

Со своей  подругой Нрасимкой Стути матаджи, она ученица Чайтанья Чандра Чарана, уже  полгода как организовали проект Ганеша.  Готовим сладости, Распространяем их,  вырученные денежные средства  идут на покупку цветка для гирлянд. Делаю это с интузиазмом.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж,  хочу Вас поблагодарить за вдохновение оргаризовывать творческие мероприятия. Ваш  интерес к группе "Облако нектара", к детским спектаклям, вдохновили  организовать в прошлом и этом году творческие выставки в храме.

Это большая, огромная  для меня. Дать возможность  преданным проявить себя. Для меня  большая удача   служить Вам, Гуру Махарадж, Вашей миссии.

Спасибо, что Вы есть, дорогой Гуру махарадж.

Ваша служанка

Индулекха Малини деви даси

Hare Krishna, our dear spiritual father, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaja!

Dear Gurudev,  
Please accept our humble obeisances and our endless gratitude for all the incredible feats you accomplish in your service to Srila Prabhupada!

We offer you our deepest respects. You have saved us from everything that kills the soul. You have given us faith and strength to live as taught by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and to serve the Lord!

We deeply miss having the opportunity to personally serve Your Divine Grace, to always be at your lotus feet, and to see you face to face.

We are Russian people who are also trying to be useful to you in the great work of the preaching mission.

We are fortunate to have met you, and our sinful life is gradually leaving us thanks to your patient and merciful prayers.

You have saved us from the forgetfulness of the soul.  
Please forgive us for being useless and weak egoists.  
We have no hope other than your compassion…  
We are unable to fully follow your priceless instructions, but we earnestly beg you not to leave us out of your prayers.  
Step by step, you instill hope in us once again—the hope for salvation.

Dear Gurudev, what inconceivable patience you have received as a gift from Srila Prabhupada!  
In the shelter of your lotus feet, we have found warmth and protection.

I never saw my biological father, but Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai gave me You, and my whole life gained meaning. Truly, only the Lord could care so mercifully for a lost soul.

We are very concerned about your health. We pray ourselves and ask for yajnas to be performed for your well-being.

We sincerely wish for you to be healthy and full of strength.

Gurudev, Sri Krishna—the Lord of all worlds—is all-powerful, and we fervently beg Him to protect your health. Our hearts break, and the feeling of helplessness to meaningfully change anything is deeply distressing.  
Please, stay healthy and, as always, happy!  
Your smile, your glance, your words transform the lives of thousands suffering from the disease of material existence, who may receive from you their last hope.

We beg you—please have mercy on us and keep us forever near the dust of your feet. We have no other hope.

Dear Guru Maharaja, please forgive us for all our heavy sins that take a toll on your health. It is unbearable to witness,  
Yet you mercifully continue to give us hope, and the flag of your victory—held by those who desire, but are unable, to be better—your eternal disciples, is already raised!  
Victory will be yours...

Vallabha Chaitanya Das  
Ishani Kirti Dasi  
Your spiritual grandchildren:  
Vrindavana and Rangini Dasi  
Russia, Kursk

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Харе Кришна, наш дорогой Духовный отец, Ваше Святейшество Джаяпатака Свами Махарадж!

Дорогой ГУРУДЕВ!! Примите наши смиренные поклоны и слова бесконечной благодарности за все невероятные подвиги, которые Вы совершаете служа Шриле Прабхупаде!!!

Низкий Вам поклон. Вы спасли нас от всего что убивает душу, вы дали нам Веру и силы жить, как Учил Шри Чайтанья Махапрабу и служить Господу!!!

Нам так не хватает личного служения Вашей Милости, чтобы всегда находиться у Ваших Лотосных стоп. И видеть Вас воочию.

Мы - русские люди, которые тоже пытаются быть полезными Вам в большом деле - в Миссии проповеди 

Нам повезло, мы встретили Вас и наша греховная жизнь постепенно оставляет нас благодаря Вашим терпеливым и милосердным молитвам.

ВЫ СПАСЛИ НАС ОТ ЗАБВЕНИЯ ДУШИ. ПРОСТИТЕ, ЧТО МЫ НЕКЧЕМНЫЕ И СЛАБЫЕ ЭГОИСТЫ. НАМ НЕ НА ЧТО НАДЕЕТСЯ КРОМЕ ВАШЕГО СОСТРАДАНИЯ НИ НА ЧТО БОЛЬШЕ.....

У НАС НЕ ПОЛУЧАЕТСЯ ВЫПОЛНИТЬ Ваши бесценные  наставления , но мы очень Молим Вас не оставлять нас в Ваших молитвах.

Шаг за шагом Вы вновь вселяете в нас  надежду на спасение.

Дорогой ГУРУДЕВ, какое же непостижимое терпение передалось Вам в Дар от Шрилы Прабхупады! В сени Ваших Лотосных Стоп Мы обрели теплоту и покровительство.

Я не видела своего отца по рождению, но Шри Шри Гоура Нитай подарили мне Вас и вся жизнь обрела смысл. Воистину только Господь может так позаботиться о безпризорной душе.

Мы очень переживаем за Ваше здоровье, молимся сами и просим делать ягьи за улучшение Вашего здоровья.

Нам очень очень хочется чтобы Вы были здоровы и полны сил.

ГУРУДЕВ  Шри Кришна--Повелитель всех Миров очень Могущественен, очень умоляем Его спасти Ваше здоровье. Сердце разрывается и чувство не способности что то существенно изменить очень расстраивает нас. Пожалуйсто будьте здоровы и, как всегда, счастливы! Ваша улыбка ,взгляд, слово меняет жизни тысяч больных материальной болезнью душ.,которые могут получить от Вас последнюю Надежду.

Мы молим Вас пощадите и оставьте навсегда рядом с пылью своих стоп иначе нам не на что больше надеяться.

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж простите пожалуйсто за все наши тяжкие грехи что забирают Ваше здоровье. Это невозможно наблюдать,

Но Вы вновь  милосердно даёте Надежду и  Флаг Вашей Победы с теми, кто хочет но не способен быть лучше -Вашими вечными учениками уже  поднят.!!!

Победа будет за Вами.......

 

Ваши слуги, Валлабха Чайтанья Дас, Ишани Кирти даси

Ваши Духовные внуки: Вриндавана и Рангини даси

Россия, Курск

Dear Jayapatākā Svāmī Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances to the shining dust near Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the ISKCON Gurus!

Please allow me to congratulate You on the sacred occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, and to sincerely thank You for Your boundless care for each and every one of us—and for Your unparalleled example of dedicated service to our param-guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda.

When I was completely new to the movement, I was so touched by how concerned You were for every devotee, just like a loving father. You would even ask if we were hungry and make sure we had received prasādam. You never hesitated to give Your time and offer Your invaluable personal attention to answer questions from anyone, even someone who had just joined the previous day.

I remember my first visit to Māyāpur, when You gently asked me if I liked it there. At the time, I didn’t know how to respond—I hadn’t seen any other holy places yet. But now, after all these years, I can say with certainty: I don’t just “like” Māyāpur—I feel it is my home. Closer to my heart even than Vṛndāvana or Jagannātha Purī—though each is supremely dear and unique.

And Māyāpur reciprocated.

When we visited again in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we found ourselves stranded there—and yet protected. Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva’s shelter was so palpable. We lacked nothing. We were safe. It was an overwhelming display of causeless mercy—a divine confirmation of both my experience and Your words:

Māyāpur is our true home.

So many years have passed. My daughter is now grown, and my husband and I are gently preparing for the vānaprastha stage of life. Outwardly, little seems to change, but within—by the grace of devotional service—everything changes. Kṛṣṇa’s mercy doesn’t stop with us—it begins to touch those around us.

Recently, my relatives surprised me. My brother began chanting. My mother, who had no intention of becoming a devotee, suddenly chose to travel to India, where she visited Māyāpur and Vṛndāvana. Upon seeing the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, she was overcome with emotion. Tears welled in her eyes, and she felt a strong desire to contribute to its completion. Though they spent most of their time in Goa, it was that short visit—to Māyāpur, on my recommendation—that transformed them. My dream came true in the most unexpected way: they purchased a golden brick.

When my mother called me from Māyāpur to share the news, I was on my way to Harīnām-saṅkīrtana with the devotees. It was dark, rainy, and cold. We were stuck in traffic. But my heart was radiant with joy, and the gloomy city around me looked as though it were bathed in the colors of a rainbow.

In that moment, I realized something profound:

My life had not been lived in vain.

For this, I thank You. For Your boundless kindness. For Your love for the Lord and for Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I wish for Your happiness, always. I remember Your request to pray to Tulasī and chant extra rounds. I regret deeply that I don’t always fulfill this simple yet potent instruction. Please forgive me. Again and again, I bow in gratitude for the astonishing ocean of Your causeless mercy toward this tiny soul.

I pray to Kṛṣṇa for the chance to bring You joy.
May the Lord grant me the intelligence to understand how to serve You better.

Wishing You happiness, health, and success in all You do, forever.

Your humble servant and śikṣā-disciple,
Īśvarī Devī Dāsī
Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Харе Кришна! Дорогой Джайапатака Свами Махарадж, примите, пожалуйста, мои почтительные поклоны сияющим пылинкам вблизи Ваших лотосных стоп! Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде и Гуру ИСККОН!

Позвольте поздравить Вас с днём Вашей Вйаса Пуджи и сердечно поблагодарить за Вашу заботу о каждом и уникальный пример служения нашему парам-гуру,  Шриле Прабхупаде! 

Когда я была совсем новичком в движении, Вы очень беспокоились о каждом преданном, как любящий отец. Вы даже спрашивали иногда, голодны ли мы, и беспокоились, чтобы мы получили прасад. Вы никогда не жалели времени и своего бесценного личностного внимания, чтобы ответить на вопросы каждого, кто даже мог прийти буквально вчера.

Помню, когда я впервые приехала в Майапур, Вы спросили меня - нравится ли мне здесь. Мне тогда сложно было ответить, так как я не была ещё в других местах. И только сейчас, спустя много времени, я могу сказать с уверенностью, что мне не просто нравится Майапур. На самом деле, я чувствую, что это мой родной дом, и он ближе мне, чем даже Вриндаван или Джаганнатха Пури, хотя каждое из этих мест уникально и чрезвычайно ценно для моего сердца. 

И Майапур ответил мне взаимностью - когда мы были в Дхаме второй раз, в 20-м году, мы застали пандемию именно здесь. Господь Нрисимхадева так милостиво защитил нас от всех беспокойств, мы были под надёжной защитой и ни в чём не нуждались, и затем благополучно вернулись домой. Этой беспричинной милости не возможно забыть, и для меня это было ярким подтверждением и моего опыта, и Ваших слов, что Майапур - наш настоящий дом. 

Прошло много лет, моя дочь уже взрослая, и мы с мужем постепенно готовимся к периоду ванапрастхи. Кажется, что ничего особенно не меняется, однако по косвенным признакам становится очевидно, что процесс преданного служения очень могущественный и очищает не только нас, а также окружающих людей.

Мои родственники недавно удивили меня своими поступками - брат начал повторять мантру, а мама неожиданно решила съездить в Индию и побывала в Майапуре и Вриндаване. Несмотря на то, что она не собирается становиться преданной, когда она увидела храм ведического планетария, она почувствовала слёзы и жгучее желание помочь этому храму достроиться. Примерно эти же чувства испытывал и мой брат, который привёз её в Индию. В результате, хотя они были в Индии просто как туристы и большую часть времени провели в Гоа, посетив Майапур лишь по моей рекомендации, Храм их настолько впечатлил, что они купили золотой кирпич! Это была моя огромная мечта, которая так неожиданно исполнилась. 

В тот момент, когда мама позвонила мне из Майапура и сообщила эту новость, мы с преданными ехали на Харинаму. Был тёмный, мокрый и холодный осенний вечер, мы стояли в пробках, но моё сердце ликовало, и наш мрачный город для меня был словно раскрашен всеми цветами радуги.

В тот момент я почувствовала, что не зря живу свою жизнь. И во многом за это я благодарна именно Вам, Вашей безмерной доброте и любви к Господу и Шриле Прабхупаде. 

Мне так хочется, чтобы Вы были счастливы! Вспоминаю Вашу просьбу молиться Туласи и повторять дополнительные круги, и жалею, что часто упускаю возможность её исполнить. Прошу смиренно Вашего прощения и снова и снова благодарю за потрясающий, безмерный океан Вашей беспричинной милости ко мне! 

Прошу Кришну о возможности доставить Вам радость; пусть же Господь даст мне разум, как это сделать. 
Желаю Вам счастья, здоровья и удачи во всём!!!

Ваша смиренная слуга и шикша-ученица,
Ишвари дд.
Россия, Санкт-Петербург

Конечно! Вот перевод на английский язык без выделений:

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Dear Guru Maharaja, please accept my humble obeisances.  
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.  

Your inconceivable mercy gives me the opportunity to be in the association of devotees in service.  
Your living example of devotion awakens my soul and inspires me to chant the Maha-Mantra every day. You have made the instructions of your spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, your life and soul.  
Meeting you filled my life with meaning and good fortune.  

I am happy to be a part of the safari mission to establish the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga, walking through the holy places while chanting Hare Krishna.  

For more than 15 years, I have continued my service at the ISKCON temple in Omsk. I make a garland for Srila Prabhupada every Thursday and organize children’s festivals such as Ratha Yatra and the Vaishnava New Year.  
I try to maintain my sadhana and organize early rising marathons to inspire others to wake up early.  

During the day, I serve people through my work: a vegetarian kindergarten called “Chudo Raduga” ("Miracle Rainbow") and a yoga center for adults called “Krylya” ("Wings").  

Thank you for your attention, care, and the ocean-like waves of mercy you shower upon all of us.  
Thank you for your example of service and enthusiasm in participating in Srila Prabhupada’s mission. I hope to become at least a small, worthy link in this chain of spreading the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra all over the world.  

When my enthusiasm and spiritual strength decline, there are always devotees nearby who support and inspire me by their example. Without the mercy of devotees, there is no chance to cross this ocean of material existence.  

Please bless me to have the same strong desire as you to serve Guru and Krishna.  
I pray that you have strong health and that all your instructions and desires become my life and soul.  

Please forgive me for my offenses and grant me an eternal place at the shelter of your lotus feet.  

JayaShri Sitamai Devi Dasi

Russia, Omsk

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Дорогой Гуру Махарадж , примите мои смирение поклоны. Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде.

Ваша непостижимая милость дает мне шанс быть в обществе преданных в служении.

Ваш живой пример преданности пробуждает мою душу вдохновляться Маха Мантрой каждый день. Вы сделали наставления Вашего духовного учителя, Шрилы Прабхупады Вашей жизнью и душой. Встреча с Вами наполнила мою жизнь смыслом и удачей.

Я счастлива быть частью сафари в Миссии по установке лотосных стоп Господа Гауранги прохожя по святым местам воспевая Харе Кришна.

Больше 15 лет я продолжаю своё служение в Храме Искон в Омске. Делаю гирлянду для Шрилы Прабхупады по четвергам и организую детские праздники, такие как Ратха Ятоа и вайшнавский Новый Год.

Стараюсь соблюдать садхану и проводу марафоны ранних подъемов вдохновляя людей вставать рано.

Днем я служу людям через мою работу : это вегетарианский детский садик  « Чудо радуга» и центр йоги для взрослых « Крылья» .

Благодарю Вас за внимание , заботу и милость которую вы разливаете океанскими волнами на всех нас.

Благодарю за пример служения и энтузиазма в участии Миссии Шрилы Прабхупады. Я надеюсь стать хоть чуточку достойным продолжением этой цепочки распространения Харе Кришна маха мантры по всему миру.

Если у меня  падает энтузиазм и духовные силы, то всегда рядом оказываются преданные, которые поддерживают и вдохновляют своим примером. Без милости преданных нет шансов переплыть этот океан материального существования.

Благословите меня иметь такое же сильное желание  как у Вас служить Гуру и Кришне.

Молюсь о том, чтобы у вас было крепкое здоровье и все Ваши наставления и пожелания стали моей жизнью и душой.

Пожалуйста, простите меня за мои ошибки и дайте мне вечное место в сени Ваших лотосных стоп.

ДжаяШри Ситамаи деви даси.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you!

On the day of your appearance, I want to thank you very much for everything you do for us! Everything is happening because of you!

Despite your health challenges, you are doing so much service to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions that it just doesn't seem real to an ordinary person! It inspires us to put more and more effort into performing devotional service and overcoming various difficulties in doing so! You are now installing the Lotus Feet of Lord Caitanya! This is a large-scale event that requires huge efforts to organize all the events! But thanks to you, the installation of the Lotus Feet is progressing very quickly! Śrīla Prabhupāda also instructed you to develop Māyāpur, and you are working very hard on it! Māyāpur is growing by leaps and bounds! The number of tourists is getting bigger and bigger! The number of devotees who live here permanently is also growing very fast! The infrastructure has become so wonderful that it is a delight! The Māyāpur Hospital has also been expanded and modernized! Thank you very much for everything! Despite your health challenges, you hold meetings with Māyāpur's co-directors almost every day and discuss development and improvement plans! The construction of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is also progressing intensively! It will soon become a global center of attraction for pilgrims!

Thank you so much for giving an example of following sādhana! Every morning you attend Maṅgala-ārati via YouTube, every day you visit the temple, receive darśana of the Deities, and offer a lamp! Every day you listen to Caitanya-caritāmṛta for at least 40 minutes, and before that, you listened to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam! You also regularly listen to Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures! Despite your health, you are fulfilling all the vows you made to Śrīla Prabhupāda! This is a very inspiring example! To us, it seems like something incredible and beyond any logical explanation! You are also ready to give darśana almost always, blessing the devotees with the wand of Jagannātha! Only by your grace can we make any progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness! If it wasn't for you, we don't know what would have happened to us!

You have so many instructions that you would like to fulfill for Śrīla Prabhupāda that you are now delegating most of your tasks to others—this was also Śrīla Prabhupāda's instruction! And now you have such amazing devotees gathered around you, who love you very much, and you love them! All your secretaries are very responsible for all your wishes and very professionally try to fulfill everything that you entrust them with!

Your presence anywhere illuminates that place with divine radiance and fills it with divine love! Lord Caitanya immediately appears there because you are His eternal companion! It is only thanks to you that we can somehow touch the divine deeds of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda! You are even more merciful than they are, and no matter what, you give everyone the opportunity to come into contact with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Lord Nityānanda, and all of Pañca-tattva!

Thank you very much, Guru Mahārāja!!

Your eternal servants,

Kṛṣṇa Kṛpāmūrtī Dāsa, Tulasī-priyā Devī Dāsī, Raṅgā Devī

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please accept my respectful obeisances!
I bow at Your feet and find refuge and peace there.

During our first meeting in 2007, when I bowed down before You, I felt complete serenity, calmness, and protection. These were very strong feelings, and I remembered them for a long time. You looked at me, and at that moment, I understood that You knew everything that had happened to me before this meeting, how many trials, physical injuries, and hardships I had gone through. You asked, "Would you like me to pray for your health?" And at that moment, a transformation occurred inside me. Because in Your question, there was so much compassion, understanding, and sympathy, that my heart simply couldn’t bear it. I still feel that care and those prayers. Thank You, my dear Guru Mahārāja.

I really want to be useful in Your service. You are for me the example of service to the Mission of Lord Caitanya and an example of service to our spiritual teacher, Śrīla Prabhupāda. No matter what happens in this material world, You continue Your transcendental journey, following in the footsteps of Your Guru. You are fulfilling the instructions given to You by Śrīla Prabhupāda, and You have no intention of stopping. This is very inspiring.

Since 2008, I have been leading Bhakti Vṛkṣa groups. For the past three years, we have been distributing prasādam and books to people who have suffered due to military actions, as well as to soldiers and the wounded. It has already been thousands of prasādam servings and hundreds of books. Every time I see the people who receive prasādam and books, I can’t stop marveling at the mercy of the Lord. Some of these people were once like Jagāi and Mādhāi. But when I see how respectfully they take prasādam into their hands, how their faces brighten, I understand that another miracle has taken place. The Bhagavad-gītā that we give to soldiers is read at the front lines, in the trenches between battles, in hospitals after injuries, and they take it with them when they go home. Sometimes their hearts melt, and they want to hug and thank us for the care. And at that moment, another miracle occurs. It’s hard to explain, but I feel that the Lord Himself embraces them along with me. It’s a very strong and incredible feeling. It’s as if they are meeting Someone they have been waiting for.

I know that all of this is happening by Your mercy, Your prayers, and Your energies, despite the fact that I am a very imperfect disciple.

And despite my health problems, You inspire me to try harder and improve my service, inspiring me to continue being in the Mission despite difficulties. I want to be useful to You. Thank You for this opportunity.

Our group has already received certificates of honor twice from the local military command for "Humanitarian Aid," which is actually prasādam and books of Śrīla Prabhupāda, which we distributed to the military. Please accept these certificates (photos attached).

Your enthusiasm, example of caring for all kinds of people, example of selfless love, and the enormous number of things You do every day is awe-inspiring and motivating.

I teach my Bhakti Vṛkṣa participants to cooperate, following the example of Your disciples, who responded and joined (from different cities across Russia) in distributing prasādam and books of Śrīla Prabhupāda to the military and to the civilian population affected by military actions. Together, we manage to do much more. And it is true happiness to be at Your feet and have the opportunity to satisfy You, as well as Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya, by Your mercy.

Please accept my obeisances,
Your disciple,
Lilāpriyā Rohinī Dāsī
Rostov-na-Donu, Russia


Дорогой Гуру Махарадж, примите мои почтительные поклоны.
Я припадаю к Вашим стопам и нахожу там прибежище и успокоение.

При первой нашей встрече в 2007, когда я опустилась перед Вами на поклон, я ощутила полную безмятежность, спокойствие и защищенность. Это очень сильные чувства, и я запомнила их надолго. Вы посмотрели на меня и в этот момент я поняла, что Вы знаете все, что происходило со мной до этой встречи, сколько я прошла испытаний, физических травм и лишений. Вы спросили: «Хочешь, я буду молиться за твое здоровье?» И тогда внутри меня произошел переворот. Потому что в Вашем вопросе было столько сочувствия, понимания и сострадания, что мое сердце просто не выдержало. Я и сейчас чувствую эту заботу, молитвы. Спасибо Вам, мой дорогой Гуру Махарадж.

Мне очень хочется быть полезной в Вашем служении. Вы для меня пример служения Миссии Господа Чайтаньи и пример служения своему духовному учителю Шриле Прабхупаде. Что бы ни происходило в материальном мире, Вы продолжаете свое трансцендентное шествие по стопам своего Гуру. Вы выполняете наказы, которые дал Вам Шрила Прабхупада, и не собираетесь останавливаться. Это очень вдохновляет.

Я с 2008 года занимаюсь ведением групп Бхакти Врикш. Последние 3 года мы распространяем прасад и книги людям, которые пострадали в связи с военными действиями, а также бойцам и раненым. Это уже тысячи штук прасада и сотни книг. И каждый раз, когда я вижу людей, которым достается прасад и книги, я не перестаю удивляться милости Господа. Часть из этих людей в прошлом были как Джагаи и Мадхаи. Но когда я вижу, с каким почтением они берут в руки прасад, как их лица светлеют, я понимаю, что произошло очередное чудо. Бхагават Гиту, которую мы передаем бойцам, они читают на передовой, в окопах между боями, читают в госпиталях после ранений, берут с собой, когда отправляются домой. Иногда их сердца тают, и они хотят обнять, поблагодарить за заботу. И в это время происходит очередное чудо. Это сложно объяснить, но я чувствую, что вместе со мной их обнимает Сам Господь. Это очень сильное и невероятное ощущение. Как будто происходит встреча, которую они давно ждали.

Я знаю, что все это происходит по Вашей милости, Вашими молитвами и Вашими энергиями, несмотря на то, что я очень несовершенная ученица.

И несмотря на проблемы с моим здоровьем, Вы вдохновляете меня стараться и улучшать свое служение, вдохновляете продолжать быть в Миссии, несмотря на трудности. Я хочу быть полезной Вам. Спасибо Вам за эту возможность.

Нашей группе уже дважды вручили грамоты почета от местного военного командования за «Гуманитарную помощь», которая на самом деле является прасадом и книгами Шрилы Прабхупады, которые мы распространяли военным. Пожалуйста, примите эти грамоты (фото прилагаю).

Ваш энтузиазм, пример заботы о самых разных людях, пример бескорыстной любви, огромное количество дел, которые Вы делаете каждый день, вызывает восхищение и вдохновляет.

Своих подопечных в Бхактиврикше я учу сотрудничать, по примеру Ваших учеников, которые отозвались и присоединились (с разных городов России) к распространению прасада и книг Шрилы Прабхупады, военным и мирному населению, пострадавшему в ходе военных действий. Вместе нам получается сделать намного больше. И это истинное счастье — быть у Ваших стоп и иметь возможность чем-то удовлетворить Вас, а также Шрилу Прабхупаду и Господа Чайтанью по Вашей милости.

Пожалуйста, примите мои поклоны,
Ваша ученица,
Лила Прия Рохини дд.
Россия, Ростов-на-Дону

Dear Spiritual Father,
Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Your Holiness Śrīla Jayapatākā Swāmī,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!

You always shower your mercy and compassion on all beings. You give knowledge and purify hearts. You are so elevated and, at the same time, so close. You come to people solely to bestow mercy upon them. You are an ocean of compassion.

A devotee—your dīkṣā disciple—once said that simply by looking into your compassionate eyes, like the deep blue ocean of mercy, she understood that you were her Guru. I too wanted to say that even before meeting you, I knew of your greatness.

When I first met you, I saw an extraordinary Personality, instantly realizing that I had never before come across such a majestic Person—so beautiful, so strict, and yet infinitely merciful.

I will never forget the beautiful image you presented when accepting my donation. At that moment, I felt so small, so insignificant, so fallen. In an instant, you destroyed my pride and self-importance.

O beautiful Spiritual Father, how can words describe your qualities? How can one describe your greatness and compassion?

My faith in you is unwavering. Please bless me to always remain in the dust of your lotus feet and follow you.
Dear Spiritual Father, I know that the more I meditate on you, the more mercy pours upon me.
Please bless me to remember your lotus feet at every moment.
You bestow love for God.
Meditation on your lotus feet can fulfill all desires.
A single meditation on your lotus feet can bestow all knowledge.
Please hold me tightly—do not let me fall. Without you, I am incapable of anything.

It is such a great fortune, and your and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s causeless mercy, to be here in the association of Kṛṣṇa’s devotees.

Dear Spiritual Father, please grant me understanding in my heart of what I should do to make you pleased with me.

Currently, my service is to try to communicate with devotees, maintaining kind and loving relationships with them. I also tell my friends—who have not yet realized their connection to Kṛṣṇa consciousness—a little about serving Kṛṣṇa. They witness the ārati performed for the Deities, share in the joy, and appreciate the improvements to the altar.

I know that I lack the skills and determination in preaching. Dear Spiritual Father, please bless me to become skillful in giving Kṛṣṇa to others. I have tried to distribute books and continue to do so, little by little.

I would like to learn to do well what I am already doing: offering ārati to the Deities—Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Keliparāyaṇa, Śrī Girirāja (Govardhana-śilā), Śrī Śrī Nityānanda Avadhūta-Gaurasundara Natarāja. At home, I grow Tulasī plants and care for them. Tulasī Mahārāṇī gives many mañjarīs, and this makes me very happy, because Śrīla Prabhupāda said that if you try to serve, Tulasī will thrive. I offer eight mañjarīs to Govardhana-śilā.

Every day I pray for your health, for Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Keliparāyaṇa’s health, and for the spiritual progress of all my loved ones, friends, and acquaintances.

I help Madhuryā Kadambinī run a social media page for the theater group.

For the Deities in my home, I grow various flowers and offer roses to Śrīla Prabhupāda in your name.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I would very much like you to always be with us—because we love you deeply and cannot imagine our lives without you.

Your dīkṣā disciple,
Loka Pālikā devī dāsī
Moscow, Russia

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Дорогой Духовный Отец, дорогой Гуру Махарадж, Ваше Святейшество Шрила Джаяпатака Свами.
Примите, пожалуйста,  почтительные поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп.
Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде! Вся слава Вам!

Вы всегда проливаете свою милость и сострадание на всех. Вы даёте знание и очищаете сердца. Вы так высоко и одновременно так близко. Вы идете к людям только для того, чтобы дать им Милость. Вы - океан сострадания.

Одна преданная, Ваша дикша-ученица сказала, что только взглянув в Ваши сострадательные глаза, подобные глубокому голубому океану милости, она поняла, что Вы ее Гуру. Я тоже хотела сказать, что даже ещё не встречая Вас, я знала о Вашем величии.

Когда я впервые встретила Вас, то увидела удивительную Личность, сразу поняв, что никогда ранее даже близко не видела столь величественной Личности, такой прекрасной, такой строгой и одновременно бесконечно милостивой.

Никогда не забуду тот прекрасный образ, что Вы явили, когда принимали от меня пожертвование. Тогда я ощутила себя такой маленькой, такой никчёмной, такой падшей. Вы в один момент разрушили мою гордость и самомнение.
О Прекрасный Духовный Отец, как найти слова, которыми можно описать Ваши качества? Какими словами описать Ваше величие, Ваше сострадание?...

Моя вера в Вас непоколебима. Пожалуйста, благословите  всегда оставаться в пыли Ваших стоп и следовать за Вами.
Дорогой Духовный Отец, я знаю, что чем больше  медитирую на Вас, тем больше милости проливается на меня.
Пожалуйста, благословите  каждое мгновение помнить Ваши лотосные стопы.
Вы даруете Любовь к Богу.
Медитация на Ваши лотосные стопы способна исполнить все желания.
Одна медитация на Ваши лотосные стопы способна одарить всем знанием.
Пожалуйста, держите крепко меня, не позвольте никогда оступиться, без Вас я не способна ни на что..
Это огромная удача, и Ваша и Шрилы Прабхупады беспричинная милость - быть здесь, в обществе преданных Кришны. 
Дорогой Духовный Отец, пожалуйста, дайте понимание в сердце, что мне сделать, чтобы Вы были довольны мной!

Сейчас мое служение заключается в том, что я стараюсь общаться с преданными, поддерживая их добрым и любящим отношением. Так же немного рассказываю о служении Кришне своим друзьям, которые ещё не осознали свою причастность к сознанию Кришны. Они присутствуют при проведении Арати Божествам, сопереживают и радуются процессу улучшения убранства алтаря...
Я знаю, что мне не хватает умения и решимости в проповеди. Дорогой Духовный Отец, пожалуйста, благословите меня стать умелой в том, чтобы давать Кришну другим. Я пыталась давать книги и продолжаю это делать понемногу. 

Мне бы хотелось научиться хорошо делать то, что я уже делаю: предлагать Божествам Арати - Шри Шри Радха-Келипараяне, Шри Гирираджу (Говардхана Шиле), Шри Шри Нитьянанда Авадхуте - Гаурасундара Натараджу. Дома я выращиваю деревца Туласи. Забочусь о них. Туласи Махарани дают много Манджари, и это очень радует, потому, что Шрила Прабхупада говорит, что если у вы стараетесь служить, то Туласи будет хорошо себя чувствовать.
Я предлагаю по восемь манджари Говардхана Шиле.

Каждый день я молюсь о Вашем здоровье Шри Шри Радха-Келипараяне, и о духовном прогрессе для всех близких, друзей и знакомых.
Помогаю Мадхурье Кадамбини вести в соцсети театральную  группу.
Для Божеств в квартире выращиваю разные цветы и предлагаю розы Шриле Прабхупаде от Вашего имени.
Дорогой, Гуру Махарадж, я хотела бы очень, чтобы Вы всегда были с нами, потому, что мы очень любим Вас и не мыслим жизни без Вас.

Ваша дикша-ученица, Лока Палика дд.
Россия, Москва.

Hare Kṛṣṇa! All glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances in the dust of Your lotus feet. All glories to the holy day of Your Vyāsa-pūjā. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I know that I have neither the qualifications nor the qualities to glorify You on this auspicious day. Your inconceivable mercy is the only thing I have.

This year has been difficult for You and for all of us because of Your long illness. However, this illness has shown how independent Your consciousness is of the physical body and how merciful You are. As soon as You felt better, You began giving initiations again. I received my second initiation in July this year and am very grateful for the opportunity to hear the Gāyatrī-mantra during such a difficult period for You. I feel that this mantra gives me insight into the scriptures and pastimes of the Lord.

This year I have given a few lectures on Lord Caitanya to a small group of devotees. For this purpose I have read Your book on Lord Caitanya and listened to the lectures. By Your mercy I have been able to get acquainted with His pastimes and, I think, to understand them more deeply. I have also been preparing for the lectures on our guru-paramparā.

Now I would like to visit the places where Lord Caitanya and Nityānanda performed Their pastimes and to bow down to the samādhis of the great Vaiṣṇavas. I have never been to Māyāpur, but perhaps by Your mercy I will be able to go to Māyāpur-dhāma and Jagannātha Purī in February this year. Perhaps by Your mercy I will be able to attend Your lectures. I would also like to visit these holy places and see the Spiritual City that we have worked so hard to build.

I read Your messages in the attachment and I know how much importance You attach to the construction and development of Māyāpur and all the projects associated with these. Thank You very much for this! This is a very important matter for all humanity—the creation of such a spiritual center. Śrīla Prabhupāda was very interested in it, who saw this city in the future with his spiritual vision. And You show us an example of serving the instructions of the Guru.

Thank You for giving such an inspiring example of Your preaching, caring for devotees, and relationship with Śrīla Prabhupāda. Guru Mahārāja, You always have unlimited faith and love for Śrīla Prabhupāda. Please share this faith and love with me.

On this day, I bow down at Your feet to express my gratitude. Please forgive my mistakes and always lead me to Lord Kṛṣṇa. With all my heart I wish You success in fulfilling the instructions entrusted to You by Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Jaya Gurudeva!
With obeisances,
Your dīkṣā-disciple,
Mantra Ānandinī devī dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my respectful obeisances!
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this wonderful day of your appearance, I would like to express my deep gratitude to you for your spiritual support on my life’s journey. Your example of selfless service has inspired, continues to inspire, and will always inspire me to surrender to you and our Guru-paramparā in all kinds of life situations, drawing knowledge from the boundless ocean of Vedic wisdom that you so carefully and accessibly share with us.

I would like to offer my service from the past year: preparing prasādam for the yoga center groups over the course of two months, serving in the temple, participating in festivals, harināmas, book and prasādam distribution, and assisting in organizing preaching programs.

Additionally, I am involved in supporting and developing goshallas in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, which have been protecting cows for the past nine years and more.

I humbly request your blessings for intelligence, strength, opportunities, enthusiasm, and health to continue engaging in devotional service further, better, and more effectively.

Your humble servant,
Bhaktin Marina Askerova
Russia, Saint Petersburg


Дорогой Гуру Махарадж!
Примите, пожалуйста, мои почтительные поклоны!
Вся слава АЧ Бхактиведанта Свами Шриле Прабхупаде!

Дорогой Гуру Махарадж, в этот удивительный день вашего явления я хотела бы выразить Вам глубокую благодарность за духовную поддержку на своём жизненном пути. За ваш пример самоотверженного служения, который вдохновлял, вдохновляет и будет вдохновлять меня во всех разнообразных жизненных ситуациях предаваться вам и нашей Гуру-парампаре, черпая знания из бездонного океана Ведической мудрости, которые вы так бережно и доступно передаете нам.

Хочу предложить вам своё служение за прошедший год — приготовление прасада для групп йога-центра на протяжении двух месяцев, служение в храме, участие в праздниках, харинамах, распространение книг, прасада, помощь в проведении проповеднических программ.

Также я занимаюсь помощью в поддержании и развитии гошал в Ленинградской и Псковской областях, которые защищают коров уже на протяжении последних 9-ти и более лет.

Хочу попросить у вас благословений на разум, силы, возможности, энтузиазм, здоровье, заниматься преданным служением дальше, больше и эффективнее.

Ваша маленькая служанка,
Бхактин Марина Аскерова
Россия, Санкт-Петербург

Dear His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami,

Please accept my obeisances and sincere joy that you have appeared in this world and, by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotee Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have become the very guide to the spiritual world for us, fallen and worthless souls.

You are an example of steadfastness and determination, and at the same time a source of joy and strengthening of faith—it is clear that you are certainly from the spiritual world! It feels so warm with you; no adversity can affect you. You are a very strong soul and are so much loved by Kṛṣṇa. Even though we have not met in person on this earth in this incarnation, I will believe and know that you know me, love me, and will help me to love Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Kṛṣṇa, and all His devotees.

Your disciples convey your mood so vividly: they are very kind, cheerful, noisy, joyful, and generous, wise and caring. Generous in mercy and joy! It is so warm and joyful to serve Kṛṣṇa with your disciples. It is as if we truly enter the spiritual world and there is no place for anything except care, joy, warmth, and happiness.

Thank you for your disciple and for my eternal spiritual master, His Grace Caitanya Candra Caraṇa Prabhu. He so purely conveys to us your spirit of preaching—the spirit of joy and happiness in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

At the online meeting on January 26, 2025, I was fortunate to repeat with you the most important words in all three worlds:

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

To say that it was something special is to say too little. I did not immediately understand the feeling inside—it was unfamiliar to me before—as if a piece of thick bark broke off from the heart, and it became easier to breathe.

By the grace of your disciples, I now have two of your photographs with instructions on my altar. In one of them, you are smiling, and in the second, you are laughing. When I look at you, dear His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī, determination and joy awaken in my heart—joy that it is not only possible, but necessary, to preach and rejoice in the Grace that has been poured upon us! Looking at me from the photograph, it is as if you press an invisible button and the curtains of māyā open, allowing a peek into the spiritual world.

Children will never be able to repay their parents, and even more so their grandfathers. I will simply serve your disciple and my eternal spiritual master—for your joy, for the joy of Śrīla Prabhupāda, for the joy of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda, for the joy of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.

Servant of the servant of the servant of the servant,
Nadezhda Korosteleva
Moscow, Russia


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Ваше Святейшество Джаяпатака Свами! 

Примите, пожалуйста, мои поклоны и искреннюю радость от того, что Вы явились в этом мире и, по милости Кришны и Его чистого преданного Шрилы Прабхупады, Вы стали тем самым проводником в духовный мир нас, падших и никчемных душ. 

Вы являете для нас пример стойкости, решимости и вместе с тем радости и укрепления веры в то, что Вы точно из духовного мира!

Так тепло с Вами, Вам нипочем никакие невзгоды, Вы очень сильная душа и очень любимы Кришной.

Пусть мы не виделись вживую на этой земле в этом воплощении, но я буду верить и знать, что Вы знаете меня, любите и поможете мне так же полюбить Господа Чайтанью и Господа Нитьянанду, Шримати Радхарани и Кришну, и всех Его преданных. 

Ваши ученики так ярко передают Ваше настроение: они очень добрые, веселые, шумные, радостные и щедрые, мудрые и заботливые. Щедрые на милость и радость! С вашими учениками так тепло и радостно служить Кришне. Как будто и правда попадаешь в духовный мир и там нет места ничему кроме заботы, радости, теплоты и счастья. 

Спасибо Вам за Вашего ученика и за моего вечного духовного учителя Его Милость Чайтанья Чандра Чарана Прабху. Он так чисто передает нам Ваш дух проповеди, дух радости и счастья в сознании Кришны. 

На онлайн встрече 26 января 2025 мне посчастливилось вместе с Вами повторить самые важные слова во всех трех мирах: ХАРЕ КРИШНА ХАРЕ КРИШНА КРИШНА КРИШНА ХАРЕ ХАРЕ ХАРЕ РАМА ХАРЕ РАМА РАМА РАМА ХАРЕ ХАРЕ. Сказать, что это было что-то особенное – это ничего не сказать. Я даже не сразу поняла это чувство внутри, которое я почувствовала в своем сердце, оно было не знакомо мне ранее, как будто откололся кусок толстенной коры от сердца и стало легче дышать. 

По милости Ваших учеников теперь на алтаре у меня стоят две Ваши фотографии с наставлениями. На одной из них вы улыбаетесь, а на второй хохочете. Когда я смотрю на Вас, дорогой Его Святейшество Джаяпатаки Свами, в сердце просыпается решимость и радость от того, что можно и нужно проповедовать и радоваться, что на нас пролилась такая Милость! Глядя на меня с фотографии Вы как будто нажимаете на невидимую кнопку и шторки майи раскрываются, и можно подглядеть как там в духовном мире.

Дети никогда не смогут отдать долг своим родителям, а уж дедушкам тем более. Я буду просто служить Вашему ученику и моему вечному духовному учителю на радость Вам, на радость Шриле Прабхупаде, на радость Господу Чайтанье и на радость Господу Нитьянанде, на радость Господу Кришне и Шримати Радхарани.

Слуга слуги слуги слуги, Надежда Коростелева
Москва, Россия

Your Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja! Dear Gurudeva!

I bow down to your lotus feet and offer you my deepest respects! All glories to your dear Gurudeva, Śrīla Prabhupāda!

This wonderful day has come—Your Appearance Day, Vyāsa-pūjā Day—which is considered one of the main Vaiṣṇava holidays in the calendar of your disciples. And I am glad to have the opportunity today to offer you my obeisances, congratulations, and express my respect and gratitude for everything that you have given me in this life.

We are living in a very difficult transitional time, filled with human suffering, natural disasters, military conflicts, and global epidemics. The coming age of Kali-yuga manifests itself in its monstrous form and leaves no hope for man to settle down safely in this material world.

Just a few years ago, it was difficult to imagine such a picture of the world. Although you warned in one of your lectures: “Anything can happen in this material world. We cannot imagine what will happen.” And you continued: “Just by making a little progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness in this life we can be saved from the greatest danger.”

Even in such difficult times, we receive blessed spiritual light and spiritual knowledge from pure devotees.

With each passing year, you increasingly understand what a priceless gift Śrīla Prabhupāda brought to the world. Now I perceive in a new way his words, which he declared as the first goal of the International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness when registering it in 1966. Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote:

“To systematically distribute spiritual knowledge among the masses and train people in the methods of spiritual practice in order to restore the disturbed balance in the value system of society and to ensure the real unity of all people and the establishment of peace throughout the world.”

And when you, dear Gurudeva, speak about the need to expand the preaching of Kṛṣṇa consciousness—the appearance of a thousand and even a million new spiritual masters all over the world—you are developing exactly this thought of Śrīla Prabhupāda and are concerned about the true benefit of people all over the world. You are so devoted to Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission that you have made it the meaning of your entire life, despite the many obstacles on your path.

You have dedicated almost the greater part of your life to only one instruction of Śrīla Prabhupāda, which he gave you personally—to accept fifty thousand devotees as disciples. And now you have even exceeded this obligation to the spiritual master. Truly, Śrīla Prabhupāda taught you to think globally and set large-scale goals for yourself.

You are a real spiritual warrior of the army of Lord Caitanya. And you have never regretted (according to you) that you joined it on the recommendation of your spiritual master and preferred it to other armies. And you have been serving in it since 1968, when you joined the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Here are your words:

“Many things have happened in my life – I was attacked in Madrid in 1989, then I had a stroke in 2009, I had a kidney and liver transplant in 2018, but I am still in the army of Kṛṣṇa.”

And you continue: “Although I actually have many physical problems, I feel increasing bliss from my Kṛṣṇa consciousness due to the practice of devotional service, association with devotees, receiving darśana of the Deities, and trying to follow the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I want all my disciples and followers to also feel the same bliss that I am experiencing.”

Dear Guru Mahārāja! Thank you for everything. You are a faithful follower of your spiritual master. And following him, you bring us closer to spiritual reality and give us spiritual taste. Because you yourself are filled with spiritual happiness and bliss—and spiritual love! And drops of this spiritual nectar reach us even despite the great distance.

And also, dear Gurudeva, thanks to you and your spiritual son E.M. Chaitanya Chandra Charan Prabhu, our family has expanded greatly. And now it has spiritual nephews, grandchildren, aunts, and uncles. Such is the spiritual diversity and kinship. And fortunately, it is quite real.

We felt this on January 26, 2025, when we held a joint meeting of students. It was an unforgettable day, filled with spiritual service and bliss. These are the moments of life that immerse us in spiritual reality.

Joint guru-pūjā, singing prayers, exchanging gifts, spiritual communication, a wonderful feast of love. And most importantly—the long-awaited and at the same time unexpected darśana with you.

It was a wonderful day, filled to the brim with spiritual energy. It felt like both spiritual masters were present at the meeting.

Dear Gurudeva, as I conclude my offering, let me once again express my appreciation and gratitude to you for your great compassion and mercy towards us, for your tireless preaching activities.

I am grateful to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and the Founder-Ācārya, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for giving me the opportunity to meet you and serve your lotus feet. All the fruits of my service (and this is help in organizing meetings of disciples in Moscow, service in nāma-haṭṭa, preaching through musical art), I offer to your lotus feet.

And on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I want to wish you, by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa, health and spiritual strength, so that you can continue to carry out your service and illuminate us with the transcendental light of the bliss of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.

Your dīkṣā disciple,
Nateśvarī Rādhā devī dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to the blessed day of Your appearance!
All glories to You, a pure devotee of Lord Gaurāṅga and a faithful servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I sincerely pray that Kṛṣṇa grants You good health so that You may continue to serve Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the devotees.

I truly desire to bring You joy through my work in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This year, on February 2nd, I had the great fortune of receiving initiation from You and was blessed with the spiritual name Ojasvinī Kāliṇdī-devī dāsī.

By Your causeless mercy, I was able to associate with very sincere devotees through the online sādhusanga in 2022, where I have formed close relationships. There, we seriously engage in the development of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and support one another in navigating various challenges, which I am able to overcome by remembering You.

At this sādhusanga, we study Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books with great attention, and I have even begun leading a small Telegram group for new devotees, sharing my own realizations and experiences. As part of this sādhusanga, we also engage in creative devotional service, preparing audio and video performances.

During these two years of association, my consciousness has transformed profoundly. I have come to truly understand what Kṛṣṇa consciousness is—something I did not fully realize during my prior 15 years in ISKCON. I am convinced that it is solely by Your mercy that I was brought to this sādhusanga.

I also have the opportunity to weave garlands for the Deities—Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha and utsaha-mūrti Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda—at the Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda Temple in Omsk, and I assist in editing translations of messages from Your official application.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg for Your blessings that I may always serve Your lotus feet in the association of these dear devotees. May I do everything possible to make You happy and satisfied with me.

Your insignificant servant,
Ojasvinī Kāliṇdī-devī dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Your Holiness, our infinitely respected and beloved Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja,

With great joy, I offer You my respectful and humble obeisances.
All glories to His Divine Grace, the Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON, Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Swāmī Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

On this auspicious day, I take the opportunity to express my deep admiration for Your touching divine qualities, which attract my heart to the spiritual world of service to Śrī Guru and Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi!

Your sincere service and Your entire life are an inspiring example to me of a truly happy life. By Your mercy, I feel happiness, complete satisfaction, and joy as I progress toward my goal—pure devotional service.

I believe that Your divinely radiant mercy has performed a miracle, transforming a low-born failure into a happy, cheerful, and contented person. To my surprise, I have even begun to notice admiration in the eyes of those around me.

The material sufferings that once tormented my mind no longer dare to enter my heart, which is illuminated by Your presence.

All my senses, mind, and intelligence are content, and I am happy to have the opportunity to serve You.

My greatest joy has become the distribution of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books on the streets of major cities, particularly in Chelyabinsk, where I currently live and work. By Your causeless mercy, I go out with books every Saturday as part of the Weekend Saṅkīrtana program. On weekdays, after work, I walk with Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books through the main street of Chelyabinsk, crossing the central square. During these moments, I marvel at how You are distributing these books, using my body as an instrument. This fills me with ecstasy. Sometimes, I even have to calm my emotions to allow You to continue peacefully. Most of the people I meet are kind and friendly. Some express admiration, gratitude, and appreciation for You, dear Guru Mahārāja.

Since receiving initiation by Your mercy, in just 20 days, I have been able to distribute:

  • 6 Mahā-big books

  • 3 Big books

  • 10 Medium books

  • 13 Small books of Śrīla Prabhupāda

By Your mercy, I hold a leadership position in the Weekend Saṅkīrtana program. This is a very close-knit satsaṅga of gṛhasthas who love distributing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. When needed, I substitute for the leader of this program in Chelyabinsk, Vāmana Balipriya Prabhu, and act as his right hand. I also manage the book table at Sunday programs and handle reporting and inventory at the Chelyabinsk BBT warehouse.

Our saṅga meets every Saturday at devotees’ homes, where we chant kīrtanas and read books about saṅkīrtana. Currently, we are reading Our Family Business by Vaiśeṣika dāsa. Afterward, we honor wonderful Kṛṣṇa-prasādam together and then go out to distribute Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books.

At least twice a month, I participate in cooking feasts to please Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Nitāi-Gaura Rasabihārī, the central Deities of Chelyabinsk. During Sunday programs and festivals, we distribute 200–300 portions of delicious prasādam. Whenever possible, I also help in the cleanliness department and enthusiastically assist with festival preparations—using my body to carry various items and decorations for the pleasure of the Lord and His devotees.

Since the moment You so mercifully granted me initiation into bhakti-yoga, I have felt truly wonderful. My deepest desire has been fulfilled. I am infinitely grateful to Kṛṣṇa for giving me You.

Following the instructions of Your office, I quickly traveled to Omsk where, for the pleasure of the Lord, on the appearance day of His Holiness Bhaktisiddhānta Gosvāmī Mahārāja, a fire-yajña was performed in honor of our initiation.

Every morning, at home, before my altar of Pañca-tattva, I chant maṅgala-ārati and guru-vandana, followed by bhajanas for Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva and Tulasī Mahārāṇī. I truly appreciate the way You have taught me to chant japa—I am not the only one who has noticed how wonderful it has become.

My favorite scripture is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which I have read up to the Tenth Canto. Right now, I am reading the chapter Description of Autumn, and I can’t wait to begin again from the start. While reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, I attempt to chant the Sanskrit verses—and by Your mercy, I am able to do so.

This year, I purchased a full set of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta and have begun studying it in the association of devotees.

I am happy to serve You.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your eternal servant,
Sarveśvara Śrī Caitanya dāsa
Chelyabinsk, Russia

Dear Guru Mahārāja! Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of Your lotus feet!
All glories to the wonderful day of Your appearance! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Spiritual Father, I want to thank you for allowing me to chant my 16 rounds of the mahā-mantra daily and follow the four principles of freedom for so many years.

Thank you for your mercy, through which I have service in the Rātha-yātrā. For many years, I have been actively serving in the preparation of the Rātha-yātrā festival, specifically by constructing and building the chariots.

Thank you for everything I have.

Your humble servant,
Śrīvas Nityānanda Dāsa
Russia, St. Petersburg


Дорогой Гуру Махарадж, примите, пожалуйста, мои почтительные поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп!
Вся слава удивительному дню Вашего явления! Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде!

Дорогой духовный отец, я хочу сказать спасибо Вам за то, что уже столько лет я ежедневно повторяю свои 16 кругов маха-мантры и следую четырём принципам свободы.

Спасибо Вам за то, что по Вашей милости у меня есть служение на Ратха-ятре. Уже много лет я активно служу в подготовке фестиваля Ратха-ятра, а именно занимаюсь тем, что конструирую и строю колесницы.

Спасибо Вам за всё, что у меня есть.

Ваш смирённый слуга,
Шривас Нитьянанда Дас
Россия, Санкт-Петербург

Dear Guru Mahārāja, Jayapatākā Swāmī!
Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to you, our beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the wonderful Lord Gaurāṅga!

From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you and all your disciples on this most auspicious day—the day of your divine appearance, which has become a true blessing for all of us! I sincerely admire your steadfastness and unwavering determination in following in the lotus footsteps of Śrīla Prabhupāda, despite all obstacles. Your compassion is truly boundless!

By your causeless mercy, my enthusiasm for devotional service to Kṛṣṇa remains strong. Now I feel your care and support for my spiritual life even more deeply, and this helps me continue on my path. I am blessed to be able to serve the Lord and His devotees through my creativity, and I am infinitely grateful for this opportunity! Inspired by your example, I also find the strength, intelligence, and determination to raise my son in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I have become more serious about my sādhana, more attentive in reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and more appreciative of the association of devotees, while my taste for devotional service continues to grow.

Please forgive me for my anarthas—I sincerely strive to overcome them and direct my thoughts toward the Lord. Dear Guru Mahārāja, please bless me to steadfastly follow the regulative principles, fulfill my vows, and consciously perform my duties. I wish to dedicate all my talents and abilities to devotional service so that my taste for spiritual life grows more and more each day.

Oh, my true spiritual master, I am eternally indebted to you! Blessed is the day you accepted me as your disciple! I pray that you may fulfill all the instructions given to you by Śrīla Prabhupāda, and I promise to do my best to assist you in this.

On this auspicious day, I offer my heartfelt gratitude and prayers for your health and happiness. May our spiritual connection between guru and disciple remain unbreakable forever!

Your insignificant dīkṣā disciple,
Śvetadvīpa Gaurāṅgī Devī Dāsī
Moscow, Russia

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this blessed day of your appearance!

The guru is the transparent medium between the disciple and Kṛṣṇa. The spiritual teacher delivers the message of Kṛṣṇa without distortion, bringing knowledge that helps the sincere disciple free themselves from the contaminating influence of the modes of material nature and realize themselves as the soul, understanding their eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa.

“The spiritual teacher receives blessings from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud, pouring rain, extinguishes a forest fire, the spiritual teacher quenches the blazing fire of material existence and saves the people engulfed by this flame.”
Śrī Śrī Gurv-aṣṭaka, Verse 1

“One can receive Kṛṣṇa's blessing only by the mercy of the spiritual teacher. Without his mercy, any attempts to attain perfection are doomed to failure.”
Śrī Śrī Gurv-aṣṭaka, Verse 8

And I, a conditioned soul suffering in the ocean of worldly miseries, have been given the rare opportunity to be your disciple. You mercifully gave me your insightful and compassionate glance in 2007. You took me under your wing and continue to care for my spiritual life. Resisting the material energy is incredibly difficult, but by your mercy, the impossible becomes possible. I feel great support and your presence, both in challenging situations and in joyful moments when I find inspiration in service and association. I understand that it is the spiritual teacher who leads me, cares for me, and prays for my spiritual progress—just as you do for thousands upon thousands of your disciples.

The list of services you perform in just one day is beyond what I can even read and comprehend—yet you do it every day, requiring a huge amount of effort. Even from the perspective of a healthy person, this is difficult, but you do it despite very significant physical limitations, showing that the material modes do not affect you, and that your consciousness resides in the realm of spiritual energy. You are a true spiritual warrior and will fight until the end!

You continue to astonish the world with your continuous pure devotional service. Your day is scheduled by the minute, and all your energy is directed toward fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Despite physical limitations, you burn with spiritual enthusiasm, preach, and continue to accept disciples by the hundreds!

The instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda are your life and soul. Kṛṣṇa wanted to take you to the spiritual world when you had a stroke that was incompatible with life, but your fervent desire to repay Śrīla Prabhupāda and to fulfill all his instructions changed everything! Now Kṛṣṇa supports life in your not fully viable body by some mystical means, so that you can fulfill the wish of His pure devotee! You are always enthusiastic! The practice of bhakti-yoga gives you endless bliss!

Endless patience, amazing simplicity, remarkable kindness, boundless selflessness, peace in any life situation, profound knowledge and understanding of the śāstras, deep wisdom, incredible sense of humor, limitless compassion, and constant care—these are just a few of the qualities I could list and continue to list.

You constantly glorify Lord Gaurāṅga, and He becomes an obvious reality. It’s amazing to listen to stories about Him! Your words reach the heart, conveying your love for Lord Caitanya, and it makes one want to soak in this nectar and share it!

I offer you my humble service of garland making for Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, my daily sādhana, chanting of the holy names, and reading of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. In my professional capacity, I help the devotees, as I work in medicine. I pray to the Deities that They forgive all my offenses and that, by your mercy, I may be able to focus on Kṛṣṇa, keeping my speech, mind, and body engaged in devotional service.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, to fulfill your instructions, to become a serious, sincere devotee, to be a true disciple—a servant of the servant of the servant of the devotees—so that I can always please you and help in every possible way in your mission.

With great respect and love,
Your spiritual daughter,
Tulasi Nandinī dāsī (dīkṣā)
Omsk, Russia

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Holy Name.

On this festive day, allow me to express my deep gratitude for everything you have given me. You are the source and inspiration of my happiness and joy in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your life and actions are beyond comprehension; they are a heroic feat, a legend.

You have completely dedicated yourself to the mission of saving humanity from the illusion of this world. You perform miracles in this limited body.

Wishing you health and the fulfillment of all the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Thank you for your personal association and blessings to help me continue this path to the end, following your instructions.

Your daughter,
Tulasī Rūpīni d.d.
Russia, Yekaterinburg

P.S. from the devotees: Tulasī Rūpīni was once one of the best book distributors, but now due to age, she is no longer able to do so. However, she daily chants the mantra, reads, and listens to video lectures at home.
She was born on May 2, 1937!


Дорогой Гуру Махарадж,
Примите мои смиренные поклоны вашим лотосным стопам, вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде и Святому Имени…

В этот праздничный день позвольте мне выразить глубокую благодарность за всё, что вы мне дали. Вы источник и вдохновение моего счастья и радости в Сознании Кришны. Ваша жизнь и деяния непостижимы, это подвиг, это легенда.

Вы полностью посвятили себя миссии спасения человечества от иллюзии этого мира. В этом ограниченном теле творите чудеса.

Здоровья Вам и исполнения всех наставлений Шрилы Прабхупады.

Спасибо вам за личное общение и благословения дойти до конца по этому Пути, следуя Вашим наставлениям.

Ваша дочь,
Туласи Рупини д.д.
Россия, Екатеринбург

P.S. от преданных: Туласи Рупини раньше была одной из лучших распространителей книг, сейчас в силу возраста уже не может, но дома ежедневно повторяет мантру, читает и слушает видео лекции. Она родилась 02.05.1937 года!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Spiritual Grandfather, Param Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my obeisances at the dust of Your lotus feet!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I thank You for this opportunity to express my gratitude and the feelings overflowing inside my heart!

You selflessly accepted the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and gave Yourself completely to it. By Your mercy, I found my eternal spiritual master, and through him—Śrīla Prabhupāda. It turns out, I owe You everything.

You regularly pray for me, and even—by some miracle—I occasionally receive Your personal darśana and instructions!

Recently in Moscow, there was a joint gathering of my Guru Mahārāja’s disciples and Your disciples. So much was spoken about You—it was nectar for the ears and heart. After that meeting, I felt You enter my life more deeply, filling my entire inner world. For a week, I thought of nothing but You—and I now realize: that was the main darśana I have ever received from You.

Dear Param Guru Mahārāja,
I do not ask for Your blessings, because I know they are already with me.
I only pray that You never leave my heart—
So that I may learn from Your kindness and universal compassion,
By following Your example.

I want to preserve this feeling—
This fullness,
This sense of being completely filled with You...

With endless gratitude,
Your spiritual granddaughter and śikṣā-disciple,
Uttamā Devī Dāsī
Moscow, Russia

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Харе Кришна, дорогой Духовный Дедушка, Парам Гуру Махараджа!
Примите пожалуйста мои поклоны в пыли Ваших лотосных стоп!
Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде!!

Благодарю Вас за эту возможность - беспрепятственно выразить Вам свою благодарность и чувства, переполняющие меня!

Вы самоотверженно приняли Миссию Шрилы Прабхупады, и отдали ей всего себя без остатка.. Это по Вашей милости, я обрела моего вечного Духовного Учителя.. А через него - и Шрилу Прабхупаду... Выходит, я обязана Вам всем!!...

Вы регулярно молитесь за меня, и даже - каким-то чудом, я периодически получаю Ваш личный даршан и наставления!

А недавно в Москве прошла совместная встреча учеников Гуру Махараджа и Ваших учеников. На ней много рассказывали о Вас  И это - был нектар для ушей и сердца!!! После этой встречи, я почувствовала как Вы вошли в мою жизнь, и заполнили собой всё моё внутреннее пространство. Я неделю только о вас и думала, и это был - главный даршан, который я когда-либо получала от Вас.

Дорогой Парам Гуру Махараджа! Я не прошу Ваших благословений, ибо знаю, что они - уже со мной. Я только хочу, чтобы Вы никогда не покидали моего сердца, чтобы я могла равняясь на Вас, учиться Вашей доброте и вселенскому состраданию. Я хочу удержать это чувство полноты, чувство - наполненности Вами....

С бесконечной благодарностью,
Ваша духовная внучка и шикша -ученица,
Уттама деви даси
Москва, Россия

Your Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī,

Please receive my humble obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

When I first saw you and learned about you, I was amazed. You are the embodiment of the example of a devotee from the scriptures—the standard. What a strong, unbreakable desire to fulfill the will of your Gurudeva and live by it. Only through such personalities as you can one see and realize Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

I admire your example of courage and determination.

When I see requests on social media to pray for your health, this is a real benefit to me. It seems to me that this is done so that people like me can receive the mercy of Kṛṣṇa—His glance—by praying for a devotee so dear to His heart.

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.8.5, in the first paragraph of the purport, Śrīla Prabhupāda says that “one pure devotee of the Lord is capable of delivering all the fallen souls of this world. Therefore, one who closely associates with pure devotees like Nārada or Śukadeva Gosvāmī and receives empowerment from his spiritual master, as Nārada received from Brahmājī, by the power of his pure devotion can liberate not only himself but also the whole world from the bondage of māyā, illusion.”

To offer you my respects is my great fortune!

Venediktov Vadim
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Local Religious Organization
“St. Petersburg Society for Krishna Consciousness”
Sincere well-wisher

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, dear His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami!

On this significant day, I would like to offer You my deepest and most respectful obeisances.

As my Guru, You have guided me as a disciple to my Spiritual Master, His Holiness Chaitanya Chandra Charana Prabhu. You have saved me and my spiritual practice, protected me from mistakes, and given me the strength to act.

In the autumn of 2024, You were in the temple in Mangalore, and the senior devotees brought a cushion to Russia that You had rested on. They told me to place it on the altar and worship it. But the moment I touched this cushion, I immediately realized that it was not mine; it was my spiritual master's – His Holiness Chaitanya Chandra Charana Prabhu’s. I started embroidering it for Gurudev.

At the same time, I was preparing for my first initiation, but life brought overwhelming situations that blocked the path to initiation for the next few years. It was very scary, I didn’t understand anything, and almost left ISKCON. At the most difficult moment, I started praying to You and Śrīla Prabhupāda, asking for guidance and a sign of what to do next. And then, miracles began!

I unexpectedly found myself at the "Guru Kripa" festival organized by our spiritual family, and later in the Guru Āśrama, even though I had no means or opportunity for it! In the Guru Āśrama, I presented Your cushion to Gurudev. Guru Mahārāja was very pleased, he hit me on the head with this cushion))) and poured His mercy on me – He gave me initiation!

Now, I am called Vijaya Vrajeshwari Devī Dāsī. I am Your humble servant and the servant of Guru Mahārāja. In the mission of Lord Caitanya, I lead a Bhakti Vṛkṣa group – I preach to new people about Kṛṣṇa Consciousness and am preparing to become a pujārī – this service gives me strength and enthusiasm in preaching. I want to be useful to Śrīla Prabhupāda, You, and Gurudev.

Your most humble servant,
Vijaya Vrajeshwari D.D.
Moscow, Russia


Харе Кришна, дорогой Его Святейшество Джаяпатака Свами!

В этот знаменательный день мне хотелось бы принести Вам свои нижайшие почтительные поклоны.

Вы, как Гуру, привели меня, как ученика, к Духовному Учителю — Его Святейшеству Чайтанья Чандре Чарану прабху. Вы спасли меня и мою духовную практику, оберегли от ошибок и дали силы действовать.

Осенью 2024 года Вы были в храме в Мангалоре, и старшие преданные привезли подушку в Россию, на которой Вы отдыхали, сказали положить её на алтарь и поклоняться ей. Но в ту секунду, когда я до этой подушки дотронулась, я сразу поняла, что она не моя, а моего духовного учителя — Его Святейшества Чайтаньи Чандры Чарана прабху, и я стала её вышивать для Гурудева.

Вместе с этим я готовилась к первой инициации, но в жизни пришли непреодолимые ситуации, которые закрыли путь к посвящению на ближайшие несколько лет. Это было очень страшно, я ничего не понимала и чуть не ушла из ИСККОН. В самый сложный момент стала молиться Вам и Шриле Прабхупаде, чтобы направили меня и дали весточку, как действовать дальше. И тут начались чудеса!

Я неожиданно попала на фестиваль "Гуру-крипа", что устраивает наша духовная семья, а потом и в Гуру-ашрам, хотя средств и возможности на это не было совсем! И в Гуру-ашраме я преподнесла Вашу подушку Гурудеву. Гурумахарадж был очень доволен, бил меня этой подушкой по голове))) и пролил Свою милость — дал инициацию!

Теперь меня зовут Виджая Враджешвари Деви Даси. Я Ваша покорная слуга и слуга Гурумахараджа. В миссии Господа Чайтаньи веду Бхакти-врикшу — проповедую новым людям о Сознании Кришны и готовлюсь стать пуджари — это служение дает силы и энтузиазм в проповеди. Хочу быть полезна Шриле Прабхупаде, Вам и Гурудеву.

Ваша нижайшая слуга,
Виджая Враджешвари дд.
Россия, Москва.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,
Please accept my humble obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. 

Let me glorify the blessed day of your appearance. Because you are in this world now, I still have a chance to find love for God. I am constantly amazed by your growing desire to make all people happy. To realize this grandiose plan, you are working tirelessly, putting all your strength into it. This desire manifested itself in the compassionate heart of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and thanks to your selfless love for His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda, it also became your desire. 

My mind has never imagined such intensity and determination in spiritual practice as I see in your life, and it has no choice but to give up. Last summer, I completed my Bhakti-vaibhava course. Without your example and without your guidance, I certainly would not have gone to study Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam because of my natural laziness. And even if I had gone to study, thanks to some unknown miracle, I would certainly have become proud, and nullified all the benefits of Vaiṣṇava education. Without the example of determination and dedication that you show to your disciples, I think I would have been able to hold out until the first exams, nothing more, because it cost me a lot of effort. Thanks to these efforts, the quality of the preaching in the lectures that I give has increased by an order of magnitude. The quality of communication with those devotees who have chosen me as a mentor has also improved. 

Thanks to the lectures that you regularly give for our benefit, last year I was lucky enough to join a small group of your sincere students, with whom we regularly discuss your guidance that you give in lectures. This has greatly enlivened my spiritual life, and has further increased the immense sense of gratitude I feel for you.

Your dīkṣā disciple,
Vṛndāvana Gopāla dāsa
Russia, Smolensk

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances!
All glories to your beloved spiritual master, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!

This year, I would like to offer you my attempts to attentively listen to your lectures. I have organized a small group of four devotees, who are also your disciples, where we strive to listen to your new lectures and discuss them in order to deepen our understanding, help each other grasp their depth, and, of course, strengthen our connection with you.

Through this service, a vast space for inner work has opened up! It turns out that following the guru’s instructions is not always easy—even when they are pleasant! Even when they are simple! The ego resists so much.

But we continue to meet every Tuesday since August 13, 2024! That means we have held 26 meetings over these months. Some weeks were more successful, when we listened to many of your lectures. Other weeks, we were all covered by illusion and didn’t listen to anything. But these meetings help us stay focused and, at least once a week, redirect our attention back to you and your instructions.

You approach the process of giving lectures with great responsibility and love. And I dream that one day I will be able to listen to them with the same eagerness and seriousness, fully imbibing your message, your mood, and your determination!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, thank you for setting an example of how to live and strive for a life in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—for service, for active and unwavering stance! I am deeply inspired by your example and am also trying to take responsibility for my own spiritual journey, following in your footsteps.

On this wonderful day of your appearance, I would like to offer you all the prayers I have made for you this year. All my service, which I have tried to carry out under your guidance. And all my attempts to remain at your lotus feet, following in your footsteps!

I deeply need your prayers and blessings to serve in the way that you desire.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances!
All glories to your beloved spiritual master, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!

This year, I would like to offer you my attempts to attentively listen to your lectures. I have organized a small group of four devotees, who are also your disciples, where we strive to listen to your new lectures and discuss them in order to deepen our understanding, help each other grasp their depth, and, of course, strengthen our connection with you.

Through this service, a vast space for inner work has opened up! It turns out that following the guru’s instructions is not always easy—even when they are pleasant! Even when they are simple! The ego resists so much.

But we continue to meet every Tuesday since August 13, 2024! That means we have held 26 meetings over these months. Some weeks were more successful, when we listened to many of your lectures. Other weeks, we were all covered by illusion and didn’t listen to anything. But these meetings help us stay focused and, at least once a week, redirect our attention back to you and your instructions.

You approach the process of giving lectures with great responsibility and love. And I dream that one day I will be able to listen to them with the same eagerness and seriousness, fully imbibing your message, your mood, and your determination!

Dear Guru Mahārāja, thank you for setting an example of how to live and strive for a life in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—for service, for active and unwavering stance! I am deeply inspired by your example and am also trying to take responsibility for my own spiritual journey, following in your footsteps.

On this wonderful day of your appearance, I would like to offer you all the prayers I have made for you this year. All my service, which I have tried to carry out under your guidance. And all my attempts to remain at your lotus feet, following in your footsteps!

I deeply need your prayers and blessings to serve in the way that you desire.

Your lucky disciple,
Jugalasevā Devī Dāsī
Saint Petersburg, Russia

Дорогой и многоуважаемый Джайяпатака Свами Махарадж позвольте склониться к Вашим стопам и принести Вам миллионы моих нижайших поклонов!

Для меня большая честь, что, по милости Ваших учеников, мне и в этом году представилась возможность написать Вам мое подношение в виде этого письма на Вашу Вьяса-Пуджу в 2025 году.

Я с огромным трепетом пыталась собраться с мыслями несколько недель, чтобы написать Вам, чтобы порадовать Вас и тем самым послужить Вам.

Вся Ваша жизнь – это такой ярчайший пример стойкости, постоянства и неизменно чистого служения Вашему Духовному Учителю – Шриле Прабхупаде, миссии Господа Чайтаньи! Я восхищаюсь Вашими качествами стабильности выдержанности и непоколебимости. И вместе с тем Вы сохраняете такую трогательную доброту и нежность ко всем Вашим ученикам, парам-ученикам, последователям, шикша-ученикам и доброжелателям. Несмотря ни на какие материальные обстоятельства телесной, материальной жизни, Вы проповедуете, Вы остаетесь на острие духовной жизни, Вы ведете за собой тысячи страждущих душ. Вы своим примером указываете путь в духовный мир миллионам заблудившихся душ. Вы так неукоснительно следуете указаниям Своего Духовного Учителя, что Ваш пример вдохновляет миллионы сердец и мое в том числе. А Ваша доброта, милость и принятие – просто покоряют меня. Я не перестаю возносить молитвы Кришне, за то, что позволил соприкоснуться с Его преданными, позволил следовать за ними, позволил встретить Вас на моем жизненном пути, как моего духовного дедушку, позволил встретить Ваших учеников, позволил встретить моего дорогого Гуру Махараджа, Вашего удивительного ученика – Чайтанья Чандра Чарана Махараджа. Я бесконечно благодарна Господу, что, могу следовать за Его чистыми преданными. Я так счастлива общаться и сотрудничать с Вашими учениками. Они такие удивительные и замечательные, они так искренне любят Вас и стараются служить Вам и Кришне самым наилучшим образом. Они очень дружные, всегда помогают друг друга, уважают каждого в нашей огромной семье дикша и шикша учеников и сотрудничают как с друг другом так и с нами, учениками Чайтанья Чандра Чарана Прабху. Я всегда ощущаю себя в кругу любящих и горячо любимых мною родственников!

Стараюсь, как могу на своем уровне служить вайшнавам и выполнять все Ваши наставления, наставления моего дорогого и любимого Парам-Гуру Махараджа и моего дорогого и любимого Гуру Махараджа!

Очень хочу порадовать Вас моими попытками служить миссии Господа Чайтаньи. Я продолжаю распространять прасад везде, где только представляется возможным – у себя на работе, коллегам приношу сладости из храма (храмовый прасад) по любым праздникам, а также дарю книги Шрилы Прабхупады и сладости на дни рождения коллег и моих друзей, знакомых и родственников. Многие уже настолько привыкли, что приношу сладости, что очень ждут именно их. А это значит, что все они уже ждут встречи с Самим Господом! – я именно так вижу это. Также я регулярно предлагаю вкусняшки моим соседям, врачам в поликлинике, продавцам в магазинах, заправщикам на заправочных станциях, иногда даже и полицейским. Но они редко соглашаются взять, потому что, как они говорят «находятся при исполнении». Также с апреля 2024 года мы в группе с моим уважаемым преподавателем Шьям Гопалом Прабху, который является учеником Е. С. Бхакти Чайтаньи Свами Махараджа продолжили изучение маленьких книг Шрилы Прабхупады и планируем регулярно их не только читать, но и досконально изучать. Сдаем тесты по окончании изучения каждой из книг. Уже 6-ой год в кругу преданных, он-лайн, так как мы все из разных городов, изучаем «Шримад Бхагаватам» - читаем медленно, разбирая практически каждое слово, год назад закончили читать в таком же режиме «Бхагавад Гиту», учусь в школе «Ашрая» под руководством моего Гуру Махараджа – Чайтаньи Чандра Чарана Прабху. Так я стараюсь выполнять наставление о том, что нужно постоянно изучать книги Шрилы Прабхупады в кругу преданных. А также у меня вот такая новость: с весны прошлого, 2024 года, я начала служить Шриле Прабхупаде в пуджарском департаменте нашего храма на Нагорной. Мне очень нравится такое служение – потому что ощущаю, что Шрила Прабхупада так становится ближе.

Пожалуйста, примите мои скромные попытки служения, как подношение Вашей Милости – пусть это станет благословением для дальнейшего распространения миссии Господа Чайтаньи в России и по всем городам и деревням во всем мире!

Благодарю Вас миллионы раз за Вашу милость, за Ваше доброе, любящее и такое огромное сердце, открытое для всех Ваших дикша, и шикша учеников и духовных внуков!

Разрешите, пожалуйста, пожелать Вам от всего сердца самого крепкого здоровья, милости и покровительства Господа, чтобы Вы еще долгое, долгое, долгое время вдохновляли и вели за собой тех, кто хочет вернуться домой, к Богу, назад к КРИШНЕ!

В низком поклоне у ваших стоп,

Ваша духовная внучка, шикша-ученица,

Зинаида Батурина,

UAE
Middle East

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛṣā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Śrī Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this auspicious appearance day, we pray to Śrī Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Rādhā-śyāmasundara to grant you abundant good health so that you may continue fulfilling the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.13.10):

By your actions as a pure devotee of the Lord, you render any place into a place of pilgrimage. You are carrying the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa—Śrī Gauracandra—within your heart.

In each and every class of your Śrī Caitanya-Śiṣāmṛta, you always emphasize that our ultimate goal in this life is to attain Kṛṣṇa-prema.

Kindly bless us so that we may achieve Kṛṣṇa-prema in this very life and be an instrument of mercy to bring many people to the chanting of the holy names and to Your Divine Lotus Feet.

Kindly accept the following poem on your auspicious appearance day:

From śraddhā to prema
As we gradually progress
By taking baby steps,
Never fear that one may fall.

When Śrī Gurudeva holds our hands,
Nothing bad can befall.
Rest assured our bhakti-latā
Reaches the lotus feet of Lord Acyuta.

Seeking your causeless mercy and blessings upon all of our Bhakti-vṛkṣa and Nāma-haṭṭā devotees, as well as all the devotees of Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa.

Kindly empower us to start new Bhakti-vṛkṣa programs for your pleasure. Please bless our children so that they may attain Kṛṣṇa-prema in this very life.

Your spiritual daughter,
Rūpāvathi Jāhnavā devī dāsī

Karunanātha Govinda dāsa

Sankīrtana—Daughter

Rādhe Śyām—Son

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Mee pādalaku śata-koṭi vandanālu.

Guru Mahārāja, meeru enta karuṇā-kalavāru, dayā-gaḷavāru!
Mā lānti patita jīvulanu uddhariñceṭṭi karuṇāmayulu meeru.
Mee karuṇavalla, mēmu ī bhakti-mārgaṁ lō unnāmu.

Corona samayaṁ lō online dvārā mee āśrayaṁ mēmu, mā prabhu thisukunnāmu.
Mee karuṇavalla mā āltar lō Rādhā-Dāmodara ni pettukoni sevā chestunnāmu.
Mee karuṇavalla Harināma dīkṣa kuda thisukunnāmu.

Mā kuṭumbam lō nēnu, mā prabhu mātramē Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya mārgaṁ lō unnāmu.
Alāgē mā kuṭumbam anta Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya loki rāvaḷani mee āśīrvādālu kōrutunnāmu.

Mēmu pratidinaṁ 16 rounds japaṁ chestunnāmu.
Mēmu bāgā pracāraṁ chēse lā māku jñānaṁ prasādin̄caṇḍi.
Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya mārgaṁ lō abhiruddhi cēndalani dīvin̄caṇḍi.

Mee ārogyam bāgā undāli ani Nṛsiṁhadeva Bhagavān ni prārthisthunnānu,
mariyu Rādhā-Kṛṣṇulu kōrukuntunnānu.
Ilānti puṭṭina rojulu meeru inno jarupukovalani kāṅkṣistunnāmu.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā!

Itlu, mee śiṣyurāḷu —
Ādi Devī Prema Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Koti-koti daṇḍavat-praṇāmas, dear spiritual father, my dear Guru Mahārāja,
The beacon and living inspiration of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

Please accept our respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.
All glories to Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to my Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Your Vyāsa-pūjā!

First of all, I am not qualified to glorify You, Guru Mahārāja. But with profound respect and deep gratitude, we again and again bow down to the lotus feet of our beloved spiritual master.

Guru Mahārāja, You are a living embodiment of compassion, mercy, devotion, humility, and divine grace, who has selflessly dedicated Your entire life to spreading the divine teachings of Lord Gaurāṅga and Śrīla Prabhupāda, guiding countless souls on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness—the way back to Godhead—as revealed in the scriptures.

Śrī Guru Mahārāja, we thank You from the core of our hearts for being the guiding light in our spiritual journey—for Your unwavering faith, Your tireless service, and Your boundless love that continues to uplift us all. May Your divine guidance forever illuminate our hearts, and may we always strive to follow in Your divine footsteps, living a life of devotion, humility, and selfless service.

Kindly bless my family members:

  • My wife, Sanadānī Vṛndā-devī dāsī

  • My son, Adithya S. Ajith

  • My daughter, Gayathrī Ajith

Please embrace us in Your daily prayers so that we never fall from the spiritual path and continue to purify ourselves in the association of pure devotees.

Koti-koti daṇḍavat-praṇāmas!
His Holiness Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!
Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Ananta-koṭi Vaiṣṇava-vṛnda kī jaya!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare!

Your insignificant disciples,
Ajiteśvara Caitanya dāsa
Sanadānī Vṛndā-devī dāsī
Adithya S. Ajith & Gayathrī Ajith

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

My worshipable spiritual master and my beloved spiritual father,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you.

On this glorious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, like all other days, I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva that you may have many more safe and healthy years with us, your disciples.

It is that time of the year when every disciple reflects back on their year and reports to you the achievements they have made. You have many such amazing disciples who, year after year, offer great services to your journey. Like Hanumān, who is ever eager to serve Lord Rāma and is always successful in major services, there are many such godbrothers of mine who proudly serve you in fulfilling your desires in the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Then there are other godbrothers and godsisters who are like the squirrels, helping in small ways, supporting the mission in their own capacities.

But when I look back—not only at the past year but my entire life—I do not find even one thing I can tell you, Guru Mahārāja, that I have done to help you serve Śrīla Prabhupāda. Every year I fail, and yet I shamelessly stand before you claiming myself to be your disciple, when in reality, a disciple should reflect the mood of the guru.

Śrīla Prabhupāda always said that the mercy of Lord Nityānanda is like koṭi-candra-sūśītala—the cooling effect of millions of moons. He also told the world that you are a nitya-pārṣada of Lord Nityānanda who has come to this world to distribute that mercy. Since you have taught us that Śrīla Prabhupāda is always right, I believe, Guru Mahārāja, that your personality and glories are like the soothing, spotless moonlight. Yet among all the godbrothers and godsisters, who are like millions of stars amplifying your glories, I am the darkness of an eclipse that taints the brilliance of your divine qualities.

This year, I was reflecting upon myself and realized something about your mercy. Just like a piece of fruit fallen on the ground—no one wants to pick it up and eat it—but when the same fruit is offered to the Lord, due to the Lord’s mercy, it is transformed into prasādam. Even if it has fallen on the ground, it now has value. Without the mercy of the Lord, that same fruit had no value or existence.

Similarly, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I individually have no value or worth at all. I never did. It is only after you gave your merciful shelter and accepted this unworthy soul as your disciple that this fallen piece of fruit gained some value. I am the same fruit on the floor as I always was, but due to your mercy, now suddenly I have some worth. This ultimately shows that my existence in both the material and spiritual worlds is solely due to your mercy. Without it, I am—and will always be—nothing.

Every year, you suffer, and suffer, and suffer even more. You once said that because of the misdeeds of us disciples, twenty years of your life were wiped away. And yet, in a selfish way, I continue to desire that you remain with us, even without aligning my own actions with the Vaiṣṇava siddhānta. You pray for us every single day, and it is exactly those prayers that are protecting us from the wrath of Lord Gaura Hari, just like Lord Nityānanda protected Jagāi and Mādhāi from Lord Gaurāṅga's wrath.

But Jagāi and Mādhāi at least had an awakening. I do not even have that yet. I fear the day my misdeeds may surpass the protection barrier of your prayers. So today, I take this opportunity to present all my misdeeds before you as witness, sincerely begging forgiveness at your lotus feet, and I take a vow to correct myself. I pray for the strength in my heart to become a worthy disciple of yours—that one day, after countless births, if ever I make it back to Goloka Vṛndāvana to assist you in service, you will not have to lower your head in shame to introduce me as your disciple to Lord Gaurāṅga.

Please give me that strength in my heart so I may walk the path you desire.

With this prayer in my heart and request at your lotus feet, I place this offering before you.

Your ever unworthy servant,
Akiñcana Dāmodara dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

My worshipable spiritual master and my beloved spiritual father,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you!

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, as on all other days, I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva that you may have a safe and healthy life for many more years, continuing to guide and uplift your disciples.

This is the time of the year when every disciple reflects on their journey and reports their services and achievements before you. You have many amazing disciples who, year after year, offer significant services in fulfilling your divine mission. Just like Hanumān, who is ever eager to serve Lord Rāma, some of my godbrothers enthusiastically assist you in carrying out Śrīla Prabhupāda's vision. Others serve like the squirrels who helped Lord Rāma in building the bridge, playing their small yet valuable roles.

But when I look back at my own life, not only in the past year but throughout my entire existence, I see nothing of worth that I have done to assist you in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda. Every year I fail to offer you any meaningful service, and yet, shamelessly, I stand before you, calling myself your disciple. But in reality, a disciple is meant to reflect the mood of the Guru.

Śrīla Prabhupāda always said that the mercy of Lord Nityānanda is like koṭi-candra-suśītala—cooling and soothing like the moonlight of millions of moons. He also declared that you are an eternal associate of Lord Nityānanda, sent to this world to distribute His mercy. Since you have taught us that Śrīla Prabhupāda is always right, I firmly believe that, Guru Mahārāja, your glories are like the soothing, spotless moonlight. But among the countless godbrothers and godsisters who are like brilliant stars that amplify your glories, I am like the darkness of an eclipse, constantly tainting the brilliance of your divine personality.

This year, as I reflected on myself, I realized something about your mercy. Just like a fallen fruit lying on the ground has no value, no one wants to pick it up or eat it. However, when that same fruit is offered to the Lord, it is transformed into mahā-prasādam, becoming sacred and desirable. The fruit itself had no worth, but due to the Lord’s mercy, it became valuable.

Similarly, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja, I have no intrinsic value or worth. I never did. But after you mercifully accepted me under your shelter, suddenly, this fallen and unworthy self gained some purpose and significance. I am still the same fallen soul I always was, but due to your causeless mercy, I now have some meaning in my existence. This only proves that my existence—both in this material world and in the spiritual world—is solely dependent on your mercy. Without it, I am and will always be nothing.

Year after year, you endure suffering, yet you continue to serve tirelessly. Once, you mentioned that due to the misdeeds of your disciples, twenty years of your life was taken away. And yet, selfishly, I still desire for you to stay longer with us, without even aligning my own actions to the Vaiṣṇava siddhānta.

You pray for us daily, and it is your prayers that protect us from the wrath of Lord Gaura Hari, just as Lord Nityānanda protected Jagāi and Mādhāi from the anger of Lord Gaurāṅga. But at least Jagāi and Mādhāi had an awakening. I still do not. I fear the day when my offenses will exceed the protective barrier of your prayers.

So today, on this sacred occasion, I take this opportunity to confess all my misdeeds before you. I sincerely beg forgiveness at your lotus feet, and I take a solemn vow to rectify myself. I pray for the strength to become a worthy disciple, so that if—after countless births—I ever attain Goloka Vṛndāvana and the privilege of assisting you in your service, you will not have to lower your head in shame when introducing me before Lord Gaurāṅga.

Please bless me with the strength and determination to walk the path you desire for me.

With this humble prayer in my heart and a sincere request at your lotus feet, I conclude my offering.

Your ever-unworthy disciple,
Akiñcana Dāmodara Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛṣā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.

All glories to your appearance day, our beloved Guru Mahārāja.

I, your spiritual daughter Ananta-līlā Keśavī devī dāsī, pray on your appearance day to Lord Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Narasiṁhadeva to keep you in good health so that you can deliver fallen souls like us, fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda's desires, and perform the proper service which he has given to you. I pray to Lord Dhanvantari for your long life. Guru Mahārāja, I seek your blessings so that I can perform devotional service in a proper and pure way.

Guru Mahārāja, please keep your blessings on my family, my children, Shubhi and Sātvik. We are preaching in Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups. Earlier, we were not able to get family devotees to preach to, but by the mercy of Śrī Guru and Gaurāṁga, by your mercy and blessings after your darśana in 2023, we are now able to engage family devotees in preaching.

I seek your blessings so that, by using Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, I can bring those families closer to the lotus feet of the Lord. It is not possible without your blessings and the mercy of Śrī Gaura-Nitāi. I beg for your mercy to increase my interest in harināma-ruci and love for the Lord.

Guru Mahārāja, once again, I pray and will always pray to the lotus feet of the Lord for your good health.

Again, wishing you a very, very happy appearance day, Guru Mahārāja.

Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya! Śrīla Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Your spiritual daughter, Ananta-līlā Keśavī devī dāsī

Dear Beloved Guru Mahārāj,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Jayapatāka Swami Guru Mahārāj!

Please accept my humble obeisances.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

I am so blessed that I have become your disciple, and I don’t know what pious activities I have done in my previous or current life to deserve this great fortune. I am spiritually blissful only due to your mercy. You are disbursing your mercy to all fallen souls through your extensive preaching about Lord Kṛṣṇa, even in your current physical condition, enabling them to get relieved from the material bondage.

Since becoming your disciple, I strongly realize that Lord's mercy is not possible without the mercy of the Guru. I have been able to realize the spiritual strength to overcome material bondage.

I had the great opportunity to get your darśana and hear your lecture on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam when I came to Māyāpura in July 2024 along with my daughter. I saw so many devotees coming to receive your darśana, blessings, and to hear about Lord Kṛṣṇa from you. The way they expressed their love and happiness on receiving your darśana was touching. Upon seeing this, I reflected upon whether I am able to express my love for you, even in the smallest portion, as they do.

I was fortunate to come very close to you, Guru Mahārāj, and was pleasantly surprised to experience your divine presence so intimately. Through this close darśana, I realize that my spiritual strength is increasing. I vividly remember the notes from your lecture on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 3, where you emphasized that age is not a barrier for performing devotional service and that there is no retirement from the service of the Lord.

We had a wonderful experience during the Ahobilāma yātrā from Kṛṣṇa Kathā Deśa. Many devotees received initiation from you online during the yātrā, which made me amazed at your mercy in not postponing their initiation due to external circumstances. You are also making the prātiṣṭhā (installation) of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu's footprints in many dhāmas across India, with the goal of reaching 108 installations as part of your service to your Guru Mahārāj, fulfilling his desire to serve his Guru Mahārāj. I had a blissful darśana of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s footprint in Ahobilāma.

Now, devotees from Kṛṣṇa Kathā Deśa have received the opportunity to fulfill your service to Śrīla Prabhupāda's desire of constructing the Pūṣpa-Samādhi of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, and we were also able to contribute to this noble endeavor. I am deeply astonished (wow) to see your unwavering enthusiasm, dedication, and selfless service towards your Guru Mahārāj. You are spreading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission to every nook and corner of the world.

Please bless me that I may take part in your service to the maximum extent possible, according to my capacity. By your mercy, my daughter is studying in the United Kingdom, associating with devotees, and leading a blissful Kṛṣṇa-conscious life.

Whenever I feel weak due to the influence of the three modes of material nature, by simply meditating or thinking of you, I feel that I receive physical, mental, and spiritual strength to overcome any weakness.

We started our spiritual journey from Balarām Deśa, and by your mercy, we are now connected to Balarām Deśa once again (having moved from Kṛṣṇa Kathā Deśa) to continue our journey under the shelter of our Śikṣā Guru, His Grace Karuṇeśvara Keśava Prabhuji. We humbly beg for your mercy to help us make further progress in our spiritual growth.

In Balarām Deśa, we are getting more and more opportunities to serve, and we beg for your blessings to never commit offenses to the Vaiṣṇavas or to the service itself. We are learning all the services here and are trying to perform them to the best of our ability.

I seek your blessings at all times to progress in my Kṛṣṇa-conscious life and to achieve the ultimate goal of life.

Your humble servant,
(Dikṣā disciple)
Ananta-rūpiṇī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am an aspirant disciple of yours, dear Guru Mahārāja, and I am very grateful to have you as my spiritual father. Your dedication to the movement made me surrender unto you, and your classes are really practical—and funny also! I especially like the way you bless us with "koṭi koṭi..."!

I am a neophyte in this movement, wherein I had a desire to read the Bhagavad-gītā, and rightly, I got connected to a devotee during Gītā Jayantī—and that’s how my journey started. Thereafter, I started hearing classes on Gītā, Bhāgavatam, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Caitanya-bhāgavata. Kṛṣṇa is so wonderful.

I am a single devotee in my family, wherein I am facing challenges to do my bhakti. Many upsets happened and are still happening—criticisms, backbiting, being cornered—which I was unable to tolerate. But the only thing that sustained me was my chanting and taking shelter of you, dear Guru Mahārāja. I prayed intensely to you during those times, and to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. And it is you who gave me inner strength to overcome obstacles. Please hold me, I request. I should keep serving you and the Lord without any obstacles.

My husband, Mr. Praveen Kumar, is against Kṛṣṇa consciousness and does not allow me to go to saṅkīrtana or satsangas. But somehow, by your kṛpā and Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, I attend satsanga weekly here in the UAE. I have two children—Pranav Sivanesh, the elder, is doing Data Science in university, and the younger, Aarav Venkatesh, is in 8th grade. Both support me.

I follow the four regulative principles, take no onion or garlic, and honor only prasādam. I offer the food to Kṛṣṇa and give prasādam to my family as well, though sometimes they eat onion and garlic.

As part of my sādhana, I chant 16+ rounds daily, read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, and Lilāmṛta every day, and hear classes from Bhāgavatam, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, your lectures, and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lectures.

I serve here in the Gaurāṅga-deśa yātrā by doing photography and editing sevā. I distributed a few Bhagavad-gītās during my last vacation in India. I also compile a newsletter for a group from the USA and assist in Bālotsava classes here, along with some online sevās like hosting. I wish to serve you, Guru Mahārāja. Please let me know in what way I can serve you from my home—any online sevā I could do from here, Gurudeva.

By Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and your blessings, I am able to do these few sevās.

I sincerely wish to take shelter and initiation from you, Guru Mahārāja, but I do not know—since my family situation is difficult—whether I will be able to receive that from you or not. I also realize I may have some anarthas, and that’s why I am not able to take shelter fully.

Please keep me in your prayers, Guru Mahārāja, that I may serve the movement well, be under your shelter, and that my family will support me in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thank you.

Your aspirant servant,
Anithā Rāmiyā
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj ji ,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet,

On this auspicious day of your appearance, I pray to Lord Krishna for your good health.

Please shower your mercy always upon me

Your Spiritual Daughter,

Anjana Kumari

Krishna Katha Desh

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Guru Mahārāj,

Please accept our respectful praṇāms.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Gurudev!

On the occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa Pūjā Mahotsava, I want to thank You for the kind mercy You have given us unconditionally. I do not know how I can repay or serve You better, but still, I am begging You to bless me with good intelligence to serve You more and more. Please encourage us to always remain in Kṛṣhṇa consciousness.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!
Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude to you, Guru Mahārāja. You are my shelter, my guiding light, and my eternal well-wisher. Even in my most challenging moments, it is your mercy that keeps me going.

Recently, when you asked for my opinion, I was at the peak of my struggle. Yet somehow, by your grace, I was able to express myself. That very letter became a turning point, and after writing to you, I felt a sense of relief and clarity. When you asked me to write, I was initially dumbstruck, unable to find words. But after praying to you, my heart opened effortlessly, and the words flowed. This experience deepened my faith in your divine guidance.

Āratī was never my strength; I struggled to develop a taste for it. But in recent days, by your blessings, I have found joy in performing āratī without a break. I pray for your continued mercy so I may serve with devotion and steadiness.

My chanting is another area where I seek your guidance. Though I complete sixteen rounds, I feel the quality is lacking. Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I may chant with sincerity, focus, and deep absorption in Kṛṣṇa’s holy names.

On this sacred day, I pray for your long life and good health, so you may continue to bless the world with your divine presence and service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. May I always remain under your shelter, serving your mission with dedication and gratitude.

Your insignificant servant,
Anukūlā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Dear Beloved Spiritual Father, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at Your divine lotus feet, our hermitage.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Gurudeva.


On this 76th glorious, gracious, and most auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā, we pray at the divine lotus feet of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Their Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva to shower Their choicest blessings upon Your Holiness—protecting Your sacred body, granting full and speedy recovery, so that You may continue to freely distribute Kṛṣṇa-prema all over the world. Your divine mission spreads the holy name of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu across the universe, while lovingly and wholeheartedly serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and Their Lordships.


We find ourselves speechless, struggling for words to express our profound gratitude. How fortunate and indebted we are, dear spiritual father, that You have so mercifully accepted fallen souls like us at Your divine lotus feet, despite knowing well that we are full of false pride, ego, and mistakes. Yet, You continue to shower Your causeless mercy and boundless compassion upon us, forever and ever—we are truly blessed.

At the dawn of each day, Guru Mahārāja, You demonstrate—even in such challenging healthYour own exemplary spiritual practices, unflinching faith, and unalloyed devotion at the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gauraṅga Mahāprabhu. Your Holiness is a living testimony of a divine spiritual personality, who has appeared not only to assist, support, and serve as an eternal associate of Śrīla Prabhupāda but also to uplift countless fallen souls across Mother Earth with Your tender love, affection, and care.


Your Divine Grace is so merciful that You have also given us a blissful promise—that You will take all of us back home, back to Godhead, placing us at the divine lotus feet of Śrī Gaurasundara, Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu. For this reason, we humbly beg at Your lotus feet:

Guru Mahārāja, please bless us to remain submissive at the lotus feet of Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness sincerely and seriously, exactly as You have so lovingly and patiently taught us. May we always be vigilant to avoid committing any Guru-aparādha at Your lotus feet, or any Vaiṣṇava-aparādha, knowingly or unknowingly. We remain eternally indebted to Your Holiness, Guru Mahārāja, forever and ever in this lifetime.


Guru Mahārāja, we pray at Your divine lotus feet:

Please bless us that we may serve You and Śrīla Prabhupāda until our last breath.


Your Humble Servants,

Arvindākṣa Govinda Dāsa
GBC Deputy
Patron & Ex-Chairman, ISKCON Baladeśa (Kingdom of Bahrain)

Anupamyā Gopikā Devī Dāsī

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dearest Gurudeva,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 my humble obeisance at Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On the appearance day of my beloved spiritual master, I cannot imagine where my life would be today if I had not been blessed with Your divine benediction.

I would like to wish my dearest Guru Mahārāja a very happy Vyāsa-pūjā, and may my Guru Mahārāja have many, many more to come.

Guru Mahārāja, You are so merciful, understanding, and compassionate, and I am very happy my parents have taken Your guidance, for which I follow the same path today.

On this most auspicious day, I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always protect You and to bless You with good health in order to carry out Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your spiritual daughter,
Atulya Rukmiṇī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I have realized that my days are being wasted like that only, and I am moving close to the end of my life. So please bless me so that I can do some soulful sevā in this life for your pleasure, and you may be pleased by that.

Śrīla Gurudeva, though I am not at all qualified, I conduct Bhagavad-gītā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class daily on Zoom as per the instruction of our śikṣā-guru, H.G. Hemango Caitanya Prabhuji. But the attendance in the class is only one or two devotees—my relatives and aged people only. I tried to correct the situation, but to no avail. I don’t know how to put it, but it is for sure, Śrīla Gurudeva, that if you are happy and if you desire, I can continue this Bhagavad-gītā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class for my whole life, even if there is not a single devotee in the class.

They say it is lip service only, and it will not take you anywhere. Guru Mahārāja, really I fear that this may be lip service only, so I am not able to please you or do anything good as per your wish.

Śrīla Gurudeva, I try to correct this "lip service" point also and try to do the service soulfully. Now, it is up to you, Śrīla Gurudeva, to encourage me or otherwise. I am fully dependent on you and look up to you with tears in my eyes, so that I may please you someday and you become happy with my sevā.

I have caught hold of your caraṇa-padma with both my hands very tightly and will not leave them until you accept me as your own, get me connected with you, and grant me your soulful sevā, life after life, Śrīla Gurudeva.

Due to a very difficult job profile and job hours, Śrīla Gurudeva, I try very hard to pick up and complete my chanting for your pleasure, but fail miserably. Śrīla Gurudeva, please give me strength and intelligence so that I complete my sixteen rounds quota enthusiastically, daily, without fail, and try to please you.

śakti-buddhi-hīna, āmi ati dīna,
koro more ātma-sātha

Śrīla Gurudeva, my humble request is that despite all these bad qualities and offenses, please don’t abandon me. Please don’t reject me. I am confident that by your grace, I can overcome all these anarthas and come out victorious in your service, and thereby please Your Good Self.

Guru Mahārāja, by your mercy and the enthusiasm coming from you and our śikṣā-guru H.G. Hemango Caitanya Prabhu from Kharghar, I am able to offer a little sevā unto your divine lotus feet for your pleasure only, as below:


1. "Śrīla Prabhupāda Book Reading" in Hindi on Zoom
Before going to bed from 9:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., since the last three years, with the help of other devotees such as Sona Chaurāsiyā Māta-jī from Kolkata and Poonam Māta-jī from Dubai. We have completed many books and feel very joyful by the remembrance of Śrīla Prabhupāda, Your Good Self, and our śikṣā-guru H.G. Hemango Caitanya Prabhuji.
Please bless me that I may keep reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books till my last breath and motivate other devotees throughout the world to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books aloud for the pleasure of Vaiṣṇavas and for their own purification.
I pray that this may become a worldwide program available to all before going to bed.


2. Bhagavad-gītā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Class in Marathi on Zoom
I have been conducting this since more than the last four years. I have explained the situation in the class in paragraphs 2–3 above. Please have kṛpā on these Marathi class-joining devotees, so that they become fixed in their devotion unto your divine lotus feet.


3. Monthly Book Sponsorship for JSSS Mumbai
We collect book sponsorship amount on the first Ekādaśī of every month and send this lakṣmī to H.H. Bhakti Vijay Bhāgavat Swami Mahārāja in Māyāpur for distribution of these books by the saṅkīrtana department in Māyāpur, for your pleasure only.


Guru Mahārāja, I humbly request you to please grant me strength, intelligence, and devotion, so that I can get up early in the morning and complete my rounds during brahma-muhūrta itself, for your pleasure.

Guru Mahārāja, by material standards, by your mercy only, I have received more than what I deserve, and so I am fully satisfied.
Please accept my physical daughter Akṣatā and son Ojas as your own and grant them devotion unto your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, our śikṣā-guru and your dear disciple, H.G. Hemango Caitanya Prabhuji, is a wonderful Vaiṣṇava and a nice preacher. I humbly beg unto your divine lotus feet to please grant all his wishes and bless him also.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I can follow your instructions without any deviation and from the core of my heart, and that I can remember you every moment of my life. Not a single moment of my life should be devoid of your remembrance, Śrīla Gurudeva.

My only aspiration is to serve you birth after birth for your pleasure only, with no other motive whatsoever.


Your insignificant son,
Avatārī Gaurāṅga Dāsa
Kharghar

 

Gurudeva's Vyāsa-pūjā Homage to His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja, April 9, 1949

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja!

He is a proven upholder of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava siddhānta, a religious leader, and a protector of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He is a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda. His praṇāma mantra:

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Please kindly accept my humble obeisances. I have heard that today is the holy day of His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja's appearance. We are all fortunate disciples, celebrating the Vyāsa-pūjā of Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja!

His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja dedicated his life to the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement and served his dear spiritual father, Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have heard many of his lectures and writings to spread about Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Let me be honest, I cannot even outline His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja's glories in this short write-up. It would take volumes of books to glorify him as a pure representative of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

As per the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda, Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja gave up his U.S. citizenship and became one of the senior-most sannyāsīs in ISKCON today. Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda personally made him the lifetime chairman of the Bhaktivedānta Swami Charity Trust. He has also been the vice-chairman of the World Hindu Federation.

His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja's contribution to the initial days and the present days of ISKCON is enormous. I found that Mahārāja has written a number of books on Vaiṣṇava philosophy, elucidating the teachings of the previous Vaiṣṇava ācāryas and narrating pastimes of Lord Caitanya and His eternal associates. Through the Namahatta and Bhakti-vṛkṣa programs, and his association with devotees, he is steadily transforming the world. Through such programs, millions of people around the world, like us, have learned a practical way of living happily in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Śrī Navadvīpa Mandala Parikramā is another powerful and enlightening program that Mahārāja has been coordinating since 1972, engaging thousands of people in serving the holy dhāma every year.

"Kṛṣṇa is protecting the devotees, and by chanting, one feels that protection." - Jayapataka Swami Mahārāja

In spite of his health issues, through his valuable quotes, he remains an inspiration and role model for our spiritual upliftment in all of our lives.

"This human life is so rare that if we want to understand spiritual life, we have to begin from a young age."

So, we must be careful to utilize this golden opportunity of human life in a meaningful way by following the guidelines of our Mahārāja, seeking his blessings to spread the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. By Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and divine grace, we can confidently go back to Godhead.

Your servant,
Niranjana Sai Sankar

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

It is truly wonderful to contemplate the rare opportunity I am receiving to undergo the most auspicious devotional service to the Lord. I am so grateful to my śikṣā-gurus for guiding me to your lotus feet.

In Kali-yuga, it is very difficult to traverse the path of devotional life unless one receives the mercy of pure Vaiṣṇavas.

I am deeply indebted to you for accepting me as your dīkṣā disciple and for giving me the strength to move ahead amid so many difficulties.

Whenever I face obstacles, your daily energetic activities—even from your wheelchair—continue to inspire me to cross all impediments.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for keeping me under your shelter.

This year is very special for our family. As I had informed you earlier, we are planning our daughter Gayathri’s marriage on 21st August 2025 at Guruvayoor, Kerala. This arrangement has come together solely by your mercy. Please bless the couple so they may continue serving you together.

Our preaching activities in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa are continuing despite many difficulties. Please bless us so that we may continue our devotional service and cross all the hurdles that come our way.

I have also been fortunate to receive an opportunity to participate in the Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Janmāṣṭamī project in Bīr Nagar.

I have registered my name in the group mentioned by you on the Jayapataka App. It is amazing to witness the enthusiastic response from the devotees in supporting this project—all due to your divine blessings.

I beg your pardon for any aparādhas I may have unknowingly committed. Please keep me at your lotus feet so that I may be purified.

I am so grateful to you and to Śrīla Prabhupāda for giving me the rare and priceless opportunity to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness in this Kali-yuga.

This life of Kṛṣṇa consciousness has taught me so much already, yet I know I still have far to go to fulfill your expectations. Please shower your causeless mercy upon me so I may improve my sādhana.

On the auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Lord Narasiṁha-deva and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava to always keep you healthy and active in their divine service.

Your initiated disciple,
Bahu Karuṇā Nitāi dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to all Vaiṣṇavas!

śrī-guru-caraṇa-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma,
bando mui sāvadhāna mate
jāhāra prasāde bhāi, e bhava to’riyā jāi,
kṛṣṇa-prāpti haya jāhā ha’te

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

By your divine guidance and mercy, I have come closer to Kṛṣṇa. Your teachings inspire me to serve with sincerity and devotion. I pray for the strength to follow your instructions and serve ISKCON’s mission with dedication. Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

I am here in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa, engaged in some small services assigned by my śikṣā-gurus, under the guidance of HG Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu and HG Rasa Sāgara Rāma Dāsa Prabhu.

Please bless me so that I may increase my chanting and engage more in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa activities.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, and Narasiṁha-deva for your good health and long life so that you may continue to shower your causeless mercy upon more and more fallen souls like me.

I humbly beg for your blessings so that I may engage in your service at your divine lotus feet forever.

Your insignificant servant,
Balamurugan Raju
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Over the past year, I have been engaged in both preaching and personal sādhana, striving to improve my service and spiritual practice. I have been learning mṛdaṅga and harmonium to enhance my ability to contribute to kīrtana and preaching efforts. Additionally, I am currently enrolled in the Bhakti-vaibhava course, where we have completed 12 units so far, and the progress is going well.

In terms of Bhagavad-gītā study, after completing all 18 chapters with my Bhakti-vṛkṣa group, I have now started Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with the same members. Additionally, I am leading another Bhakti-vṛkṣa group in English, where we are currently studying the third chapter of the Bhagavad-gītā, and one more group in Tamil, where we have reached the tenth chapter. These engagements allow me to repeatedly study the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, deepening my spiritual knowledge and attachment to Kṛṣṇa.

I am also serving in the Program Committee of Gaṅgādhareśa Yātrā, where I help organize weekly programs and festivals. Currently, we are preparing for the 16th Ancient India Children’s Festival on March 30 in Dubai. This year, 125 students are participating, performing various dramas and dances based on para-dharma as the theme. We expect this event to attract more parents and residents, giving them an opportunity to learn about and take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

On the personal front, my children are also engaging in Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the best of their ability. My daughter, after moving to the Netherlands, has realized the importance of spiritual life after experiencing the local conditions. She is now making efforts to reconnect with Kṛṣṇa consciousness. My son, although not practicing regularly, is participating in ārati programs by playing mṛdaṅga, which he is naturally inclined toward.

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I can continue to serve in a way that pleases you and contribute to your mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness to those who are unaware of the real purpose of life.

Your humble servant,
Bhagavān Bālajī Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories to you.

A material father is not worthy if he doesn't guide his son on the path of self-realization and help fulfill the goal of life, as stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 5.5.18.

I am very fortunate to have you as my eternal spiritual father, who will deliver me from the path of repeated birth and death. Please give me strength to honestly follow your instructions and deeply engage in pure devotional service.

There is no limit to your spiritual qualities; your glories are unlimited and transcendental.

You are very simple and easily approachable—even to an unworthy disciple like me. You are eternally liberated and have descended to this material world to guide and liberate all the conditioned souls, leading them back home, back to Godhead.

It is my responsibility to obediently follow your footsteps and instructions—to fully utilize the great opportunity you have given this fallen soul in this lifetime.

Even in the midst of your busy schedules, you personally take care of your disciples—replying to their emails on time, as you did for me, showering your unlimited blessings on my 60th birth anniversary this year.

In addition to your blessings, you even asked me about the details of my current devotional service and my spiritual retirement plan. There is truly no end to your commitment to devotee care.

Guru Mahārāja, you are a perfect person, an ideal person, a pure devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, and the topmost jewel in Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission.

By your mercy, I have distributed 19 full sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam this year on the occasion of Bhadra Pūrṇimā, with the help of the yātrā devotees.

Please forgive me for all my offenses and bless me.

Bhagavān Govinda Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!!

Dear most beloved Guru Mahārāja and our eternal spiritual master,
With respectful and humble obeisances at Your lotus feet, I am glad to submit this homage on the occasion of Your holy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā. Please accept it from this most insignificant disciple.

You are the victory flag in the spiritual army of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You were sent by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to assist Śrīla Prabhupāda, who worked tirelessly to fulfill the desire of Mahāprabhu in propagating the holy name of the Lord throughout the world.

I always pray for Your good health to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Narasiṁhadeva, Pañca-tattva, and Gaura-Nitāi, that They may keep You always protected and safe.

I am serving the Śrīraṅgam Cakra in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa. I am conducting two batches of Bhagavad-gītā classes in India and Qatar for adults. My wife is also conducting Kṛṣṇa-kathā-classes for children in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa. With the mercy of my śikṣā-gurus, His Grace Saṅkīrtana Ānanda Gaura Dāsa and His Grace Rasnātha Gopāla Dāsa, I am able to render some small service in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa through ŚBVT JSP Project, Tribal Care, and Mayapur Hospital medicine supply seva.

I humbly beg for Your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may continue serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Please forgive me for all my aparādhas, both known and unknown. I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect Your health and to empower You to liberate many more conditioned souls like myself, who are eagerly awaiting shelter at Your lotus feet.

Kindly shower Your mercy upon my wife, His Grace Prameśvarī Padmā Devī Dāsī, my son Sarveśa Nārāyaṇa, and my daughter Sādhikā Śrī, so that we may all progress together in our spiritual journey.

Please take care of Your health, Guru Mahārāja. Once again, I wish You many more happy returns of this auspicious day, Guru Mahārāja!

Your insignificant soul,
Bhaktanātha Mukunda Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa (Qatar)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your Divine Grace!

Dear most beloved Guru Mahārāja and our eternal spiritual master,
With respectful, humble obeisances at your lotus feet, I am glad to submit this homage on the occasion of your 76th holy Vyāsa-pūjā. Please accept this offering from your most insignificant disciple.

You are the victory flag in the spiritual army of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You were sent by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to assist Śrīla Prabhupāda, who worked tirelessly to fulfill Mahāprabhu’s desire of propagating the holy name of the Lord throughout the world.

I always pray for your good health to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Lord Narasiṁhadeva, Pañca-tattva, and Gaura-Nitāi, and I pray that They always protect and keep you safe.

By your mercy, I am serving in the Śrīraṅgam chakra in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa. I am conducting two batches of Bhagavad-gītā classes in India and Qatar for adults. My wife is also taking KKC classes for children in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa. By the mercy of my śikṣā-gurus, His Grace Saṅkīrtana Ānanda Gaura Dāsa and Rasnātha Gopāla Dāsa, I am doing a little service in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa in the SBVT–JSP Project, Tribal Care, and Mayapur Hospital medicine supply service.

Guru Mahārāja, I seek your blessings to continue these humble services in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Please forgive me for all the aparādhas I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly. I sincerely pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva to protect your health so that you may continue to liberate many conditioned souls like me who are awaiting shelter at your lotus feet.

I also humbly beg you to shower your mercy upon my wife, Her Grace Prameśvarī Padmā Devī Dāsī, my son Sarveśa Nārāyaṇa, and my daughter Sādhikā Śrī, so that we may progress together in our spiritual journey.

Please take care of your health, Guru Mahārāja.
Once again, wishing you many more happy returns of this most auspicious day, Guru Mahārāja!

Your insignificant soul,
Bhaktanātha Mukunda Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa (Qatar)

 

 

 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your tireless and inspiring service!

Your long years of service to Śrīla Prabhupāda, despite numerous physical challenges, stand as a living example of determination, faith, and surrender. You continue to inspire all of us by engaging in so many sevas, including your invaluable contributions to the TOVP and SBVT projects, which are carrying forward Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision for a spiritually transformed world.

Your humility, kindness, and mercy deeply touch everyone who comes in contact with you. You are a true embodiment of Vaiṣṇava compassion, and I feel truly blessed to have received even a drop of your mercy.

I am eternally grateful to have received harināma initiation from your lotus hands. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your spiritual daughter. This is the greatest gift of my life, and I pray to remain under your shelter and serve your mission with sincerity and devotion, life after life.

Haribol!

Your servant,
Bhaktikā Bhagavatī Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our most humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

We feel immense gratitude for the boundless mercy and compassion you showered upon us when we had the opportunity to serve you several times during your visits to Delhi/Gurgaon a few years ago. We thank you for always keeping us in your prayers.

You have prayed many times to Kṛṣṇa to bless us with a healthy, long-lived, and Kṛṣṇa-conscious son—if it was His desire. Even when the doctors had little hope, your prayers gave us strength, and by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, we were blessed. Today, our son is seven years old, and we are deeply grateful for your prayers. With heartfelt humility, we seek your blessings to remain motivated in imparting spiritual education to him.

Despite physical challenges, your continuous preaching, mercy, and unwavering dedication to your Guru and Gaurāṅga from such a young age is the greatest source of inspiration for us in the path of bhakti.

Your mission to expand Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement brings solace and shelter even to the most fallen souls through your boundless compassion.

Guru Mahārāja, we seek your blessings for the intelligence and strength to serve you with sincerity and to always remain in the shelter of your lotus feet. Please keep us engaged in your service always through your blessings.

On this most auspicious day, we pray for your good health, long life, and that you continue to inspire and bless us.

Your aspiring servants,
Bhavatarinī Yamunāmātā Devī Dāsī, Sandeep Dhupar, Gaurikā, and Mādhava

(Damodardeśa)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, my dear spiritual father,

Please accept my respectful humble obeisances!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you on your 76th appearance day!

I seek blessings from you on this very auspicious 76th appearance day!

I am ever indebted to your incessant flow of mercy upon me and my family, because of which we are able to sustain the material disturbances. It is mentioned again and again in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta and other scriptures how important it is to have the association of a sādhu.

When we are in Māyāpur, we always take the opportunity to attend your rooftop lectures live. You are the best example of a sādhu, so I have used the acronym SĀDHU to describe your unlimited qualities:

S – Selfless
Dear Guru Mahārāja, here in this world everyone thinks only about themselves and always wants something in return. Whereas you selflessly think about everyone—about how to connect them to Kṛṣṇa. Your mercy flows to each and every one without any barriers—not only toward the educated, but the illiterate as well. Now that for initiation one needs to have a Bhakti-śāstrī degree, you mentioned that oral exams can be taken for those who are illiterate. You also suggested that audiobooks can be devised for them. In this way, you are selflessly distributing the holy name to all.

Ā – Active
Dear Gurudeva, I have yet to see a more active person than you. In spite of your dialysis schedule, you never miss darśana of the Deities, nor any of the meetings. You also give your regular classes in the evening on Caitanya-śikṣāmṛta. Above all this, your sādhana chart is up to date. You also address the needs of devotees both in person and through email.
Your activities throughout the day are endless, despite your health limitations.

D – Determined
Dear spiritual father, your determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda is inspiring to me. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you are always thinking of how to please your spiritual master and your godbrothers. Please bless me to have this same mood of determination to serve.

H – Heroic
Dear Gurumahārāja, your acts of heroism are countless. In the early days, you fought the dacoits to protect Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, and even now, your fighting spirit continues. You are battling and overcoming whatever obstacles come in the path of your service. Your “never give up” attitude is truly commendable.

U – Unique
Dearest spiritual father, you are unique in every way I can think of. Your ways of dealing with your spiritual children are so loving—you make us feel at home. Whenever we meet you, you ask, “Are you comfortable in Māyāpur?” “How can I serve you?” is your question, which I find so unique and touching.
In class, you always make sure there are translators for every language to cater to all listeners—this is unique.
Even when I travel with all comforts, I complain. But you travel the world without complaint or disturbance from jet lag. You remain fresh to give a roaring class—which I find absolutely unique.


Always praying to Śrī Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and long life!
Please continue to bless us and keep us always under your protective shelter.

Your ever-indebted spiritual daughter,
Bhuvanapujitā Rādhikā devī dāsī
Balarāma-deśa

नमो ॐ विष्णु पादय कृष्ण परस्थाय भूतले श्रीमति जयपताका.स्वामी इतिनामनी नमः आचार्य पदाय नित्य कृपया प्रदायनी गौर कथा दामदया नागर ग्राम तार्री 

श्रील जयपताका स्वामी की जय हो 

हमे ऐसे समय मे जन्म मिला जो की हमारे मार्गदर्शन के लिए 

इतने महान गरु महाराज श्रील जयपताका स्वामी महाराज जैसे मिले हैं गुरु महाराज शरीर से इतना तकलीफ होते हुए भी हर भक्त हर मनुष्य हर जीव के उधार के लिए हर समय कृपा आशीर्वाद का बारिश करते रहते है 

गुरु महाराज के स्वास्थ लाभ के लिए  मै भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूँ 

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे 

हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे 

गुरु महाराज के कमलचरणों मेरा दंडवत प्रणाम

Hare Kṛṣṇa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

"I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, the deliverer of the fallen souls. By his mercy, even a mute person can speak eloquently, and a lame man can cross mountains."

dhyāna-mūlaṁ guru-mūrtiḥ
pūjā-mūlaṁ guror padam
mantra-mūlaṁ guror vākyam
mokṣa-mūlaṁ guru-kṛpā

"The Guru’s form is the best object of meditation,
The Guru’s feet are the best place of worship,
The Guru’s words are the greatest mantra,
And the Guru’s grace is the root of liberation."

Guru Mahārāja, I offer my heartfelt daṇḍavat praṇāmas at your lotus feet and humbly seek your blessings.

By your mercy and blessings, I have been fortunate to secure a good job in Abu Dhabi. I am sincerely trying to remain steadfast in my spiritual practices and complete my prescribed rounds of chanting daily. I seek your blessings so that I can prove myself in this role, grow in my career, and remain strong in my Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Additionally, Guru Mahārāja, I come with a heavy heart seeking your prayers and guidance regarding my niece, Miss Kamākṣī. Since my brother, Ṛṣi Bhardwāj, passed away, his wife has cut all ties with our family, and we have lost contact with the child. As her spiritual guardian, I pray that you bless and protect her, wherever she may be. My wife, Rummy, and I deeply wish to adopt and raise her if it is Kṛṣṇa’s will. Please bless us so that we may have the opportunity to care for her and guide her towards a life in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I also beg forgiveness for any offenses I may have knowingly or unknowingly committed and pray for your continued blessings upon me and my family, so we may advance further in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servant,
Bikram Bhardwāj

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ
paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande
śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, the deliverer of the fallen souls. By his mercy, even a mute person can speak eloquently, and a lame man can cross mountains.”

dhyāna-mūlaṁ guruṁ mūrtiḥ
pūjā-mūlaṁ guror padam
mantra-mūlaṁ guror vākyaṁ
mokṣa-mūlaṁ guror kṛpā

“The Guru’s form is the best object of meditation,
The Guru’s feet are the best place of worship,
The Guru’s words are the greatest mantra,
And the Guru’s grace is the root of liberation.”

Guru Mahārāja, I offer my heartfelt daṇḍavat praṇāmas at Your lotus feet and humbly seek Your blessings.

By Your mercy and blessings, I have been fortunate to secure a good job in Abu Dhabi. I am sincerely trying to remain steadfast in my spiritual practices and complete my prescribed rounds of chanting daily. I seek Your blessings so that I can prove myself in this role, grow in my career, and remain strong in my Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Additionally, Guru Mahārāja, I come with a heavy heart seeking Your prayers and guidance regarding my niece, Miss Kamākṣī. Since my brother, Rishi Bhardwaj, passed away, his wife has cut all ties with our family, and we have lost contact with the child. As her spiritual guardian, I pray that You bless and protect her, wherever she may be.

I also beg forgiveness for any offenses I may have knowingly or unknowingly committed, and I pray for Your continued blessings upon me and my family so that we may advance further in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your humble servant,
Bikram Bhardwaj

Dear Guru Maharaj,

All glories to you. 

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

We seek your blessings on your 76th Appearance day. We are so forutnate to be your desciple where we could see your determination in sharing KC to everyone and dedicating your life for Srila Prabupada mission. We are  humbled by your attitude in serving Prabupada and Lord krsna even in so many odds in your health conditions.

I am such unfortunate conditioned soul even after having your shelter unable to progress in Bhakti process. I badly need lots of lots blessings, beatings and association from you Guru Maharaj so that i will continue to progress in devotion and to be part of any services that you are instructing.I am not sure when the day comes where many devotees to recognize me as your desciple and glorify you all your efforts.

along with my family, i am struggling to conduct one BV on Weekly basis and four families attending continuously. Hope soon they will take up your shelter seriously.Please bless them for their fast approach at your lotus feet.

I am pleased to update you that i managed  almost to complete 1st module of Bhakti Vaibhav Course this year with support and push up from my siksha gurus. We started now in Module 2. I have great desire to start reading CC thoroughly this year. Please give me your blessings to kick start.

Your Spiritual grand Child Hasika completed her first milestone of completion of Xth Grade this April.She is having great desire to serve Radha madhav by desinging and striching their dresses. Keeping that in mind, focussing her career to get into fashion industries degree to learn various skills . Request to share your prayers and blessings to her to fullfill her desires guru maharaj. 

My good wife Lilarani doing varoious services in our Cakra group level as well as yatra level according to her caliber Guru Maharaj.We wish to have your darshan this year during Hasikas Holidays Guru Maharaj.

We are struggling to serve at your lotus feet 

your desciple 

Candramukha Ramadas

 

परम आदरणीय श्रील गुरु महाराज 

हरे कृष्ण 

सादर पंचांग प्रणाम

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Please accept my humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of our dear Guru Mahārāja.

I am eternally grateful to be traveling with You on my Kṛṣṇa consciousness journey.

You are my great inspiration to preach and chant the holy name of the Lord in spite of health conditions…

Kindly bless me to continue my sādhana with determination.

ugraṁ vīraṁ mahā-viṣṇuṁ jvalantaṁ sarvato-mukham
nṛsiṁhaṁ bhīṣaṇaṁ bhadraṁ mṛtyor mṛtyuṁ namāmy aham

I will always pray to Lord Nṛsiṁha for Your health and well-being.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your sincere disciple,
Deepa Varadharajulu

Hare Kṛṣṇa Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories unto your Divine Grace.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

On this very auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and Śrī Narasiṁhadeva for your protection, good health, and well-being.

Dear Gurudeva, I consistently find myself in admiration of you, pondering how you adeptly overcome all the obstacles and hardships encountered in your devotion to Guru and Kṛṣṇa. You genuinely embody determination, courage, and hope in the face of all obstacles, which is incredibly inspiring and motivating for everyone.

Ongoing from the past over one year, my family is faced with several struggles and challenges due to the continuing cancer treatment for my wife (your disciple H.G. Rati Rūpiṇī Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī), coupled with the deteriorating health of my father. Finding it difficult to understand and internalize these unfavorable situations, we found motivation, resilience, and courage by contemplating how you navigate your daily tasks despite the overwhelming challenges that are beyond most people's comprehension. We are truly blessed and profoundly grateful for the immense comfort and support we receive from your compassion and mercy, manifested through your remarkable disciples and all Vaiṣṇavas at our Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā. I earnestly pray at your lotus feet to continue bestowing your mercy and blessings for my wife’s good health and well-being, enabling her to continue her devoted service to you.

My son, Param, is in his final year of graduation in the USA, aspiring for H.H. Rādhānātha Svāmī Mahārāja. Although he lacks local devotee association, he manages to stay connected with devotees in nearby cities. My daughter, your disciple H.G. Kṛṣṇamohinī Gopī Devī Dāsī, is working for a university in Dubai and simultaneously pursuing her Master’s degree. I seek your blessings for both my children's academic and spiritual progress.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I find myself somewhat adrift in my efforts to manage and navigate the various personal family situations and circumstances that have emerged in recent times. By your mercy, I am managing to perform daily sixteen rounds of chanting and attend weekly Bhakti-vṛkṣa class, but at times struggle to do so due to my work timings. I realize that I have not done anything significant for further spiritual advancement. I am grateful to you for keeping me engaged in devotional service, for which I am indebted to you. I plead for forgiveness at your lotus feet for my many shortcomings and kindly request that you help clear any obstacles in my path.

On this most auspicious day of your divine appearance, I express my sincere recommitment, offering my deepest love, heartfelt gratitude, and respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

All glories to your Divine Grace!

Your insignificant servant,
Deepak Joshi (aspiring)

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

We pray to the Lord for your good health so that you may continue to guide fallen souls like me toward spiritual progress and the advancement of the saṅkīrtana mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, which you are preaching all over the world.

It is only by your kindness that we may be able to come out of the illusion of this material world, where at every step there is danger of falling into illusion. By your constant association—through your disciples all over the world—we are able to remain in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and follow the path of sādhana-bhakti to a certain extent.

I have realized that only by accepting your spiritual initiation is it possible to remain steadily on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness until death takes us. Only by your mercy can we realize the Absolute Truth, and it is only by your guidance that we are able to perform bhakti properly. Therefore, I pray to the Supreme Lord to always fulfill all your desires in the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and your mission for Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You are a pure devotee of the Lord, manifesting all the qualities of a true Vaiṣṇava—especially your tolerance toward fallen souls like us.

Praying to be useful in your mission,

Your humble servant,
Deepthi Kotian

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma! Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All glories to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to all our paramparā ācāryas! Hare Kṛṣṇa!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam
paramānanda-mādhavaṁ śrī-caitanya-īśvaram

Hariḥ oṁ tat sat

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

How are you, my dear Guru Mahārāja? I pray that you are doing well and remain in good health, as you continue to selflessly serve and fulfill the promise you made to your own Guru Mahārāja.

I humbly pray that you bless me with the strength and determination to stay committed to devotional service throughout my life, as you have done. I offer my sincere prayers to Lord Narasiṁha for your continued well-being.

I also request your kind blessings for my children, Kamākṣī and Viśāla Gaura, that they may soon take dīkṣā and progress on the path of devotional service under your guidance.

We are engaged in Nāgara-saṅkīrtana once a week, and I humbly ask for your blessings that we may continue this service without any obstacles. May we all remain steadfast in our devotion and avoid any offenses to the Vaiṣṇavas and the Guru. I pledge to continue my Deity worship and follow your instructions, ever striving to walk the path that you have shown us.

Additionally, once a month, during our JSS meeting, all the senior devotees come together to discuss your glories and how we can best serve your mission. The respect and honor we hold for you are immeasurable, and we are eternally grateful for your guidance.

I am also about to begin the Bhakti-vaibhava course in Tamil, which I was inspired to pursue by seeing your dedication to continuous learning. Even at this advanced stage of your life, you continue to study and deepen your understanding, setting a perfect example for all of us to follow.

Please bless me to remain on the path of devotional service, to continually learn, and to serve you and the devotees with humility.

Once again, I offer my heartfelt prayers to Lord Narasiṁha for your long life and good health.

Your humble servant,
Devesvarī Gopikā Dāsī
Dīkṣā disciple
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Holiness!

The sincerity with which you are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda is extremely praiseworthy—and that is a wonderful example for all of us, teaching us how to serve the spiritual master.

Please let me always have your mercy so I may advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Please! Help me and splash out all anarthas from my heart!

Your insignificant humble servant,
Dīna-pāvana Mukunda Dāsa
(Devasish)
(Ex-Bahrain)

Now residing at:
Calicut District
Kerala State

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj.

Dandavat Pranaams. Kindly accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Guru Parampara.

I stay with my family at KKD, and we are trying to practice Krishna Consciousness with the help of our able Senior Vaishnavas and Yatra leaders.

By your blessings, I am trying to serve the Yatra by taking two Bhakti Vriksha classes and Goseva-related activities.

However, I am struggling with anarthas, and my Sadhana is poor. Kindly bless me, so that I improve my Sadhana and progress in my devotional services to Yatra.

Thank you, Guru Maharaja, and my heart felt obeisances at your lotus feet.

Srila Prabhupada ki Jai.

All glories to Guru and Gauranga.

Trying to be your humble Servant,

Durga Prasad Sunku

 

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Daṇḍavat praṇāms at your lotus feet, Śrīla Gurudeva. Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.

All glories to your divine grace! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

First and foremost, I would like to thank Your Divine Grace profusely, Śrīla Gurumahārāja. By your causeless mercy and compassion, I received shelter from you during the year 2019, though I am not at all qualified. By your mercy, I was fortunate to get initiated on March 22.

I am very delighted and fortunate to listen to your daily audio lectures on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, posted by the Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā leaders.

By your mercy, Śrīla Gurumahārāja, I was able to distribute two sets of Bhagavad-gītā books, one set of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and some small books of Śrīla Prabhupāda during last year.

By your mercy, Śrīla Gurumahārāja, we were able to offer eight devotees for life membership subscription to Bhāgavata Darśinam (Tamil magazine). They are sincerely reading the book, and three of them are now seriously taking up Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

By your causeless mercy and compassion, my son Shyām has started chanting, honoring mahā-prasāda, and is slowly adopting the practices of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This wonderful transformation is only possible because of your mercy.

I am continuously trying to bring new devotees into Kṛṣṇa consciousness by first encouraging them to attend the Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes conducted by my śikṣā-guru.

By your mercy, and under the guidance of my dīkṣā-guru, I was able to organize the construction of a beautiful ratha at the factory where I work, with the permission of my boss. With that ratha, we were able to conduct a Śrī Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā in our yātrā during the year 2024.

I humbly beg for your mercy and blessings so that we may perform both our material and spiritual duties with the right attitude and a service mood—for the pleasure of Śrīla Gurudeva, Śrī Gaurāṅga, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and all the Vaiṣṇavas.

On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to always keep you in the best of health so that you may continue to uplift insignificant and fallen souls like me.

Your insignificant and fallen soul,
Ekalēśvara Hari Dāsa
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā

My dear spiritual father, Śrīla Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Praṇāma Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to all Guru-paramparā ācāryas.


oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

On your Vyāsa-pūjā,
I would like to offer you my humble homage. It is a great fortune that you have accepted me as your dīkṣā disciple even though I don’t have any qualifications. Because of your mercy, this soul came to know how fallen and filled with bad qualities it is. And many of us were thinking that sense enjoyment was the goal of life. But you showed us how to serve the Lord and that this is the actual purpose of life. So, thank you for giving a real meaning to our lives and the taste of real happiness.

You have blessed me with your association through the Connect program every Ekādaśī, which our śikṣā-guru, Harikīrtana Rājān dāsa Prabhu, started and recently completed its 70th session. In this program we discuss your instructions, your monthly letters, your replies to questions, and more. Due to this association, and your mercy in accepting me as your disciple, I have gained hope in getting out of this repeated cycle of birth and death. Thank you for all the things you have done for this fallen soul.

With Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, this soul has received a very kind, generous, and merciful spiritual master like you, who showers the mercy of the Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahā-mantra upon everyone you come across and inspires them to chant. Though you have many health issues, you still want to fulfill more instructions given by your Guru Mahārāja, and this soul is astonished to see your love and determination to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

This soul was amazed to see the care you have for your disciples. For instance, when we participated in the Vṛndāvana Safari–2024, we unfortunately couldn’t get the darśana of your lotus feet, for which we had solely come. But you constantly inquired about our doings and well-being through your personal sevakas and many times came on Zoom to give your darśana and blessings to us, even though you were not well. It is unbelievable, Guru Mahārāja! Likewise, this soul wants to try to take care of Vaiṣṇavas in the same way, as this soul does not have the nature of doing voluntary care or service.

You are dedicated to developing the Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā, Gaura-maṇḍala-bhūmi, TOVP, and many more projects, which are eagerly awaited by all the devotees. If you hadn’t taken the initiative, this yātrā of Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa would have never existed, nor all the other yātrās throughout the Gulf. Also, we would not have gotten the chance to do bhakti in this life. We are happy and grateful to thank you for selecting our yātrā to serve and develop Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Mahārāja’s birthplace, especially in getting the opportunity to serve you.

You always instruct us to do sādhana daily—especially chanting, śāstric studies, book reading, avoiding Vaiṣṇava-aparādha, etc. This soul is trying to avoid Vaiṣṇava-aparādha, but when one sādhana is properly followed, the others tend to slip away. Kindly pray for this soul to do all sādhanas in proper time and mood.

But unfortunately, whenever I read books, this soul tends to stop when there is something not understood, and even when doubts are not cleared. So proceeding further becomes difficult, and I end up not completing the book as the interest goes down. Therefore, please bless this soul to do proper reading of books, understanding, and implementing them.

I have tried so many times, Guru Mahārāja, but still ended up failing. So please pray for my endeavor in reading and bless me in developing faith and love toward Kṛṣṇa.

I began Bhakti-śāstrī teaching sevā with around ten devotees, but due to job, family, and other reasons, many discontinued, and finally only four devotees completed the course, pending OBA and śloka recitation. Currently, I am taking one Bhakti-vṛkṣa, so please pray for the spiritual advancement of those new devotees and also bless this soul to start one more new Bhakti-vṛkṣa.

On this auspicious day, this soul prays to Kṛṣṇa to shower His merciful blessings upon our Guru Mahārāja and empower you in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s and the Guru-paramparā’s instructions, and fulfill your wish to see Rādhā-Mādhava in the Vedic Planetarium.

vāñchā-kalpa-tarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,
Gaura-premī-devī dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Daṇḍavat praṇāms at your lotus feet, Śrīla Guru Mahārāja! Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.

All glories to Your Divine Grace! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

First and foremost, I would like to thank you profusely, Śrīla Gurumahārāja. By your causeless mercy and compassion, I received shelter from you during the year 2019, though I am not at all qualified. I am striving hard to become qualified to receive dīkṣā from Your Divine Grace as soon as possible.

I am regularly reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on a daily basis with my śikṣā-guru.

By your mercy, Śrīla Gurumahārāja, I was able to distribute two sets of Bhagavad-gītā books, one set of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and some small books of Śrīla Prabhupāda during the past year.

By your mercy, we were also able to offer eight devotees for life membership subscriptions to Bhāgavata Darśinam (Tamil magazine). These devotees are sincerely reading the magazine, and three of them are now seriously taking up Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

By your causeless mercy and compassion, my son Shyām has started chanting, honoring mahā-prasāda, and is slowly adopting the practices of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This wonderful transformation in him is only possible because of your mercy.

I serve the yātrā by regularly preparing bhoga for the Lord and am also actively involved in prasādam distribution sevā at the yātrā every week.

I humbly beg for your mercy and blessings so that we can perform our spiritual duties with the right attitude and a proper service mood—for the pleasure of Śrīla Gurudeva, Śrī Gaurāṅga, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and all the Vaiṣṇavas.

On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration, I offer my heartfelt prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to keep you in the best of health, so that you may continue to uplift insignificant and fallen souls like me.

Your insignificant and fallen soul,
Geethalakṣmī N.G.
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to all Vaiṣṇavas!

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

As a fallen soul, I sincerely offer my gratitude unto you, Guru Mahārāja, for your causeless mercy upon me. I can never repay my debt to you, but I am sincerely trying to follow your instructions as they come through my śikṣā-gurus in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa.

Your teachings and guidance inspire every soul, including myself. I seek your blessings so that I may develop better qualities in my dealings with all Vaiṣṇavas.

By your mercy, I am here in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa, performing some small services assigned by my śikṣā-gurus. Under the guidance of HG Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu, we are planning to establish more Bhakti-vṛkṣa (BV) groups in our cakra, aiming to expand from two to three groups. Currently, the two existing Bhakti-vṛkṣas are going very well—only by your mercy.

Please bless me so that I may increase my chanting to 32 rounds daily and 64 rounds on Ekādaśī days. Kindly bless me to cultivate the habit of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books for at least one hour daily.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, and Narasiṁha-deva for your better health and long life so that you may continue to shower your causeless mercy upon more and more fallen souls like me.

I humbly beg for your blessings so that I may always remain engaged in your service at your divine lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Ghayathri Balamurugan
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa to Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine lotus feet.

"Thank you" is not a word that can equalize my gratitude, Guru Mahārāja.

You are so kind to all jīvas.
You are always very inspiring.
Your love is so personal.

I am always indebted to your causeless mercy for picking me up from the most abominable place. I feel so blessed to have taken my spiritual life a little more seriously—by your blessings.

Report:
As per your instructions, Guru Mahārāja, I am doing eCare. There are some devotees who need constant guidance, some to the level of even needing help to refrain from committing sinful activities.

I am conducting different book reading groups, and we are reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books regularly.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless my family so that they may become a little more sincere in their devotional services.

By your causeless mercy, I am chanting 16 rounds daily and following the four regulative principles.

Your insignificant servant,
Golokesvarī Harinī Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Divine Grace, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt prayers and gratitude at your merciful lotus feet.

All glories to Your Divine Grace, the beloved servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda...
All glories to Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva and Their divine saṅkīrtana movement, who have mercifully sent you to guide us...

Guru Mahārāja, your life is the embodiment of pure devotion, unwavering service, and limitless mercy. You have dedicated every breath to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, tirelessly spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness to every town and village.

Through your exemplary life, you have taught us that we are not this body, but eternal souls, meant to serve Kṛṣṇa and His devotees. Your boundless compassion and patience have guided me, step by step, along the path of bhakti, and I humbly pray for your continued blessings so that I may deepen my service to you and the Vaiṣṇavas.

Guru Mahārāja, I truly feel that you have been guiding me at every step of my life. Even while pursuing my studies abroad, I can clearly perceive your instructions and guidance through the senior devotees here. It is through them that I constantly experience your presence. All the devotees here have unlimited glories to share about you, and hearing about your divine qualities fills my heart with inspiration and gratitude. I feel deeply undeserving yet immensely fortunate to be your disciple.

I beg for your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed at your lotus feet or towards any Vaiṣṇavas. My life is solely dependent on your mercy, and without it, I have no shelter.

On this most sacred day, I fervently pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to grant you good health, strength, and a long life so you may continue leading us in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s divine mission.

śrī guru caraṇa-padma, kevala-bhakti-sadma,
baṇḍo mui sāvadhāna mate

The lotus feet of the spiritual master are the only refuge for one who seeks pure devotional service. I surrender at your feet and pray that you continue guiding and protecting this fallen soul, helping me develop a genuine taste for the holy name, guru-kṛpā, and the mercy of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless this insignificant servant so that I may always remain in the association of devotees and continue rendering sincere service to you and all Vaiṣṇavas.

Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja kī jaya!

Your humble servant,
Goparāja Gokuleśa dāsa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I bow at your divine lotus feet in deep gratitude. You are a living example of unwavering dedication, compassion, and surrender to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Your life is an offering of love and sacrifice for the welfare of all conditioned souls, tirelessly spreading the glories of Lord Caitanya’s movement across the world. Despite facing severe health challenges, your determination to serve is unparalleled, and you continue to inspire and uplift millions. Guru Mahārāja, we are forever indebted to your divine mercy.

This year has been emotionally challenging for me, as I lost my dear father in October. However, I feel blessed that I was able to serve him until his last breath. The day before he departed, he told me that the Lord had opened His path for him and was calling him. His final words of gratitude and blessings for me gave me immense peace, reinforcing the importance of devotional service and surrender. I am happy that I was able to give him a good end with thoughts of the Lord, Ganga water, and Tulasi water at the moment of his passing. This has further strengthened my conviction that preparing for a Kṛṣṇa-conscious departure is the greatest responsibility we have for our loved ones.

I also have the responsibility of caring for my father-in-law and mother-in-law, who are now 87 and 84 years old. Not all days are the same—some days they are stable, while on other days, health challenges arise. I am trying my best to ensure that they, too, can have a good end with spiritual thoughts, just as my father did. Guru Mahārāja, please guide and bless me so that I may fulfill these responsibilities with sincerity, patience, and devotion.

At the same time, I deeply desire to support my husband, Śrīraṅga Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, in his dedicated service as yātrā sevaka of Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā in Dubai. He is striving to serve the devotees with sincerity, and I wish to assist him in whatever way I can, so that together we may offer some meaningful service at your lotus feet.

Additionally, I have recently started a youth class in Mysore, along with the support of my son, Tejo Kṛṣṇa, hoping to engage young minds in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Though only a few children have joined, and their attendance has not been regular, I have faith that, with time, this endeavor will bear wonderful spiritual fruits. Guru Mahārāja, please guide me on how to nurture this service so that more young souls can take shelter of Kṛṣṇa and grow in their spiritual journey.

By your mercy, my elder son, Tejo Kṛṣṇa, is under your shelter and now preparing for his initiation. He is very eager to take dīkṣā from you, hopefully during Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī. Please bless him and kindly give him initiation. Also, please guide him so that he can balance his spiritual journey alongside his higher education and job, which he recently joined.

My younger son, Lokanātha Nārāyaṇan, is currently writing his 10th board exams. Please pray for him and bless him so that he performs well and, more importantly, grows steadily in his spiritual life. Please bless him so that he can cultivate strong Kṛṣṇa-conscious habits and always remain under your shelter.

Hearing about your suffering due to health issues is unbearable, Guru Mahārāja. Every day, tears roll down my eyes as I feel helpless, unable to do anything to ease your pain. If only I could take your suffering upon myself so that you could continue your divine mission of uplifting countless souls—that would be my greatest fortune. My only prayer is that you remain with us for many more years, continuing to guide us on this beautiful path of devotion.

Thank you for your endless mercy, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me so that I can always remain engaged in your service.

Your loving daughter,
Gopīgāna Gītā Devī Dāsī

Dear Gurumaharaj,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto You.

All glories to Your Divine spiritual master, Srila Prabhupãda!

All glories to You and Your auspicious 76th appearance day!

All glories to Sri Sri Radha and Krishna for sending you here to us!

Words cannot fully describe all your glories, devotion, sacrifices, and enthusiasm to propagate Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s movement. You have fulfilled Your Spiritual master’s instructions to the highest level possible! How fortunate and grateful I am to have you as my shelter and spiritual master. When I look back, it touches my heart that You have personally done my aksharabhyasam when I was a very young child, so I am beyond blessed to have your spiritual connection since the beginning.

Your enthusiasm and excitement about Krishna consciousness are among the highest qualities I admire so much about You. You show through Your example that Krishna Consciousness is truly blissful. The thought of speaking about Krishna and Gauranga lights up your eyes. You have a spiritual fire that is so inspiring to all those who follow you. With the empowerment of your divine spiritual master, you have traveled the world helping establish Krishna consciousness, being the GBC head for numerous countries, leading book distribution and food for life, going through so many ups and downs in establishing Mayapur from scratch, dedication to executing TOVP as per your spiritual master’s instructions and many, many more wonderful qualities and achievements! With every instruction, challenge, or obstacle, you have always approached situations with a unique perspective and went above and beyond with the outcome, which is truly admirable. Srila Prabhupada Himself confirmed that you are one of the devotees who was a former associate of Lord Caitanya! 

Your eagerness to fulfill your spiritual master’s instructions and desires inspires me to do the same. Only with a spiritual master can the torch of knowledge be present. I have taken Shelter from you, and I pray that my connection to you grows stronger with Diksha in the near future. I humbly pray that Your Grace can shed mercy on me so I can be a vessel in our Krishna consciousness movement, especially through my art and design skills. Kindly forgive me for any mistakes or offenses I have committed and please bless me so that I will always engage in the service of Guru and Krishna.

The future of Lord Chaintanya’s mission is bright, because where there is Jayapataka Swami, there is victory!

Your eternal servant and grand-disciple,

Gowri

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaj

Happy vyasa puja.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet gurudev. You are such a inspiring person. Your determination and discipline is so very admirable. You made srila prabhupada's instruction your life and came to India to spread his mission and even at your current age and health, you continue to shower your mercy to fallen souls. Just hearing about the difficulties you faced when you first came to India and how you still followed srila prabhupada's instruction, makes me realise how great you are. You are so merciful, you still continue to give initiations. The love and purity in your heart is reflected in your speech. I am so fallen and always flickering in my sadhana. Please shower your mercy on me so that my sadhana becomes better and steady. I am currently in 12th grade gurumaharaj. Please bless me so that I work hard and manage my time properly, balancing between both my studies and spiritual activities. Thank you so much gurumaharaj for your efforts in spreading this beautiful movement. I love you so much gurumaharaj. We pray to narasimha for your good health.

Thank you so much gurumaharaj.❤️

Your granddaughter,

Hari Vaishnavi.

 

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaj

Happy vyasa puja.

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet gurudev. You are such a inspiring person. Your determination and discipline is so very admirable. You made srila prabhupada's instruction your life and came to India to spread his mission and even at your current age and health, you continue to shower your mercy to fallen souls. Just hearing about the difficulties you faced when you first came to India and how you still followed srila prabhupada's instruction, makes me realise how great you are. You are so merciful, you still continue to give initiations. The love and purity in your heart is reflected in your speech. I am so fallen and always flickering in my sadhana. Please shower your mercy on me so that my sadhana becomes better and steady. I am currently in 12th grade gurumaharaj. Please bless me so that I work hard and manage my time properly, balancing between both my studies and spiritual activities. Thank you so much gurumaharaj for your efforts in spreading this beautiful movement. I love you so much gurumaharaj. We pray to narasimha for your good health.

Thank you so much gurumaharaj.❤️

Your granddaughter,

Hari Vaishnavi.

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful for your boundless mercy, patience, and unwavering guidance. Your teachings, quotes, and books inspire me deeply, and I sincerely strive to follow them—if not always perfectly, at least as long as I can remember.

Your incredible tolerance in guiding us fills me with both awe and humility. Recognizing my own shortcomings, especially in patience, I am making a conscious effort to improve and seek your blessings to cultivate this quality. A recent statement from one of your lectures, “Perfection of service is infinite,” profoundly impacted me, and I am endeavoring to imbibe this mindset in my services.

By your mercy, the Tip of India (TOI) community is taking shape. Two housewarming ceremonies have been completed, three homes are nearing completion, one has begun, and another is in the planning stage—bringing the total to 20 plots. Following your advice from 10 years ago, we also acquired land near the community for an ISKCON preaching center. Construction has started, and we are working towards completing the ground floor soon. We humbly pray that you visit and bless this endeavor during your South India trip. Please bless us to begin preaching here as soon as possible.

Guru Mahārāja, when I was recently tempted to resign from my job, it was your guidance and the counsel of your senior disciple, H.G. Vaikuṇṭhapati Prabhu, that helped me remain steady and continue as advised.

Currently, I am engaged in multiple services and projects:

  • Yātrā Management App – Designed for safe and organized pilgrimages, now in progress and expected to be completed in six months. Bhārata and Śārata Prabhus are assisting with this sevā.

  • Spiritual Health Tracker App – Still in the conceptual stage, aimed at supporting devotees in their spiritual progress. Priyā Mātājī is helping in this project.

  • KIHE Communications – Creating spiritual reels to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, with Lalitā Mātājī assisting in this service.

  • SBVT–JSP Working Committee – Supporting fundraising efforts, along with Raghurāma Prabhu, Rādhā-rāja Prabhu, and Bhaktanātha Prabhu. By your grace, we have now acquired the land, and I seek your blessings and guidance for the next phase of the temple construction.

  • Bhakti Steps Credit System – Working with Śivānātha Prabhu and Sarvānanda Prabhu to develop a structured credit system for awarding level certificates in CDM’s Bhakti Steps program.

  • Bhakti-śāstrī (2nd batch) – Continuing my studies with the support of Keśavī Mātājī.

  • Morning Congregational Japa – Striving to remain steady in this practice with encouragement from Mohanā Mātājī.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg for your blessings upon all these wonderful devotees who are selflessly assisting me in these services, helping me remain steadfast in my devotional journey. May they continue to progress in their spiritual paths with enthusiasm and strength.

On a personal level, I struggle with anger and often become upset too quickly. Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely seek your blessings to improve in this area and develop a calm and forgiving heart.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopīnātha and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Ramaṇa for your good health and a long life so that you may continue guiding countless souls on the path of bhakti.

I humbly beg to always remain engaged in your service at your divine lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful for your boundless mercy, patience, and unwavering guidance. Your teachings, quotes, and books inspire me deeply, and I sincerely strive to follow them—if not always perfectly, at least as long as I can remember.

Your incredible tolerance in guiding us fills me with both awe and humility. Recognizing my own shortcomings, especially in patience, I am making a conscious effort to improve and seek your blessings to cultivate this quality. A recent statement from one of your lectures, "Perfection of service is infinite," profoundly impacted me, and I am endeavoring to imbibe this mindset in my services.

By your mercy, the Tip of India (TOI) community is taking shape. Two housewarming ceremonies have been completed, three homes are nearing completion, one has begun, and another is in the planning stage—bringing the total to twenty plots. Following your advice from ten years ago, we also acquired land near the community for an ISKCON preaching center. Construction has started, and we are working towards completing the ground floor soon. We humbly pray that you visit and bless this endeavor during your South India trip. Please bless us to begin preaching here as soon as possible.

Guru Mahārāja, when I was recently tempted to resign from my job, it was your guidance and the counsel of your senior disciple, HG Vaikuṇṭhapati Prabhu, that helped me remain steady and continue as advised.

Currently, I am engaged in multiple services and projects:

  • Yātrā Management App – designed for safe and organized pilgrimages, now in progress and expected to be completed in six months. Bharat and Śarat Prabhus are assisting with this sevā.

  • Spiritual Health Tracker App – still in the conceptual stage, aimed at supporting devotees in their spiritual progress. Priyā Mātājī is helping in this project.

  • KIHE Communications – creating spiritual reels to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, with Lalithā Mātājī assisting in this service.

  • SBVT-JSP Working Committee – supporting fundraising efforts, along with Raghurām Prabhu, Rādhārāj Prabhu, and Bhaktanāth Prabhu. By your grace, we have now acquired the land, and I seek your blessings and guidance for the next phase of the temple construction.

  • Bhakti Steps Credit System – working with Śivnāth Prabhu and Sarvananda Prabhu to develop a structured credit system for awarding level certificates in CDM’s Bhakti Steps program.

  • Bhakti-śāstrī (2nd batch) – continuing my studies with the support of Keśavī Mātājī.

  • Morning Congregational Japa – striving to remain steady in this practice with encouragement from Mohanā Mātājī.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg for your blessings upon all these wonderful devotees who are selflessly assisting me in these services, helping me remain steadfast in my devotional journey. May they continue to progress in their spiritual paths with enthusiasm and strength.

On a personal level, I struggle with anger and often become upset too quickly. Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely seek your blessings to improve in this area and develop a calm and forgiving heart.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Gopīnātha and Śrī Śrī Rādhā Rāmana for your good health and a long life so that you may continue guiding countless souls on the path of bhakti.

I humbly beg to always remain engaged in your service at your divine lotus feet.

Your insignificant servant,
Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa! Daṇḍavat Praṇāms Guru Maharaj

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

I would like to wish you a very auspicious Happy Kṛṣṇa conscious appearance day!!

Guru Maharaj, this year was really hectic for me as I was in my 10th grade..I underwent so much stress this year and the only thing that helped me manage the stress was Krishna consciousness. But, due to so many exams that had to be studied for and written I wasn't able to practice my Sadana properly...Please Guru Maharaj Bless me so that I can practice my sadana properly.

My board exam results will mostly be out by the end of the month may, honestly it's making me really nervous. But I did my best and will depend on Krishna for the rest, like devotees often say “do your best and leave the rest for krishna”.

Guru Maharaj recently I had painted a picture of Baby krishna with closed eyes and his head propped on his hands..even with my beginner skills he looked so beautiful and cute and it made me realise practically that if he was this beautiful with just my beginner skills in reality how magnificent and beautiful he actually is.

Guru Maharaj like i mentioned before this year was really hectic and in some way I started feeling I am lagging behind in KC in many ways, I always make my mind up to do something like reading 4-5 slokas everyday but I never do so..hopefully due to Krishna’s mercy and your mercy I can stop lagging behind.

Lastly Guru Maharaj I am really fond of kirtans and started learning the harmonium..so far it has been 2-3 years already..I have also sung recently in this kirtan mela arranged in Krsna Katha desa.I really want to put my heart and soul into kirtans. So, please Guru Maharaj bless me so that I can do so.

Guru Maharaj I’ve recently heard that you were sick, I hope you can get well soon Guru Maharaj..I will pray to krishna for your well being.

Finally I would Like to thank you for all that you did for us.

 

Your insignificant daughter,

Hasika

 

జై గురు, జై గౌరాంగ!
జై శ్రీల ప్రభుపాద!
జై శ్రీల గురుదేవ!

హరే కృష్ణ గౌరమారాజ్, మీ పాదాలకు నా శతకోటి ప్రణామాలు గురు మహారాజ్. మీరు ఎంతో కరుణామయుడు, ఎంతో దయామయుడు. నాలాంటి ప్రతి జీవులందరినీ ఉద్ధరిస్తున్నారు. మీ కరుణ వల్లనే మేము కృష్ణ చైతన్యంలో ఉన్నాము. మీ కరుణ వల్లనే మేము మా ఇంట్లో రాధా దామోదర్‌కి సేవ చేస్తున్నాము.

మీ కరుణ కారణంగా, నేను మా ప్రభుజీ ద్వారా ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో హరినామ దీక్ష తీసుకున్నాము. ఇంకా భక్తిలో సాధన చేసుకోవడానికి మీ దీవెనలు కావాలి.

మీ ఆరోగ్యం కూడా బాగుండాలని, మీ కోసం నరసింహదేవ భగవానుని, రాధా దామోదరుని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను.

హ్యాపీ వ్యాసపూజ గురు మహారాజ్!

ఇట్లు,
మీ శిష్యురాలు
హేమకాంతి గోపేశ్వరి దేవి దాసి

My most worshipable spiritual master,

      nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

      śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine

      namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine

      gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaj. Please accept my humble obeisances. All Glories to your auspicious appearance day. This auspicious occasion of your appearance day  I am feeling blessed and blissful to offer homage unto your Lotus feet.

We pray to Lord Narasimhadeva,Sri Sri Radha madava and Puncha tattva to give you good health. Your body is not supporting you. Its giving  you a lot of pain, but you perform so many services even in this condition with enthusiasm and you are very blissful.

I am too significant to glorify you Guru Maharaj. You have made my life blissful. Thus I have only one motto is to service you Guru deva anyhave please accept this follen soul. You are my heart and soul. I can only abisake your Lotus feet with my tears of gratitude Guru Mahharaja.

You are the greatest inspiration on my spiritual journey. Your dedication and determination to serve Srila Prabhupada is inspiring and I will try to serve you in this glorifying mission Sri Chitanya Maha Prabhu. You have shown as how important to learn and study scriptuers by your own example and you always loving and carring towards everyone.you have also shown as that spiritual services are limitless and bodily pain and discomfort doesn’t hamper or stop ones spiritual progress or service.

Dear spiritual father bless me today on this ouspicious occation to follow on your path on serving vaishnavas with care and avoid offences and study the scriptures and serve and please you without any personal motivation. By your mercy, this very very small insignificant servant of your Holiness started conducting BV class in zoom. Spreding real happiness to all souls in Kali yuga is not so easy but your purity makes all happen Guru Maharaj.so that I can be a small instrument in your mission in serving Srila Prabhupad to bring more souls in Krishna consciousness.

This year you gave me change to be a part of your spiritual safari. Please bless me so that I can serve you and all the safari devotees forever to please you and also in the upcoming years.

In Caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya Līlā 19.151 We read this verse "brahmāṇḍa bhramite kono bhagyavan jīva/guru-Kṇa-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bīja." I am so fortunate that you kindly accepted me as your Spiritual daughter. I would like to conclude to mention that Lord Nityānanda's flag name is "Jayapatākā" and Śrīla Prabhupāda also gave you that name. Hence I realize the Power of Guru tattva even just by remembering your name. Kindly bless this insignificant servant so that I can follow your footprints and can serve you eternally through vāni-seva. Kindly bestow your causeless mercy upon me so that I can improve my chanting as well for the satisfaction of you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, Gaur Nitāi and Rādhā Mādhava. I always pray unto the lotus feet of Nrisimha dev for your healthy life.

jaharo prasade pushto hoilo shirno bhakti latika, janame janame mor gurudeb rohe jano śrīla jayapatākā.

Your humble servant

Hemalata karunavati dd

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā to you, Guru Mahārāja!
I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect you from all health-related issues.

By your mercy, I have joined the Bhakti-śāstrī course, and with the guidance of my śikṣā-guru, I have started a small Bhakti-vṛkṣa group. I humbly request your blessings to help me run this Bhakti-vṛkṣa class successfully.

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Your humble servant,
Suneetha Koppoli

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

On this auspicious day of Vyāsa-pūjā, I bow down at your lotus feet, praying that you bless me to make steady progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and advance on the spiritual path.

I also offer my heartfelt prayers to the Supreme Lord to protect you from all bodily difficulties that you are currently enduring.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

Your humbled sevaka,
Hemanth Revalli

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

This lowly servant was blessed to have received the "Harināma Dīkṣā" on the auspicious occasion of Gopāṣṭamī at Śrī Māyāpur Dhām because of Gurudev's causeless mercy and divine grace. I humbly seek Gurudev's blessings to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness without any hindrances.

Gurudev's humble servant,
Indulekha Prema Devī Dāsī.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your Holiness is so merciful toward fallen souls like me. As a sincere disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, you tirelessly travel the world, preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness without concern for your own health. Through your personal example, you teach us how to act on the soul level. You are always an inspiration to me.

Whenever I feel disturbed or distracted from my devotional service, I pray to you. By your mercy, I regain clarity and strength, allowing me to continue my service and sādhana with renewed determination.

At present, in our cakra (Śrī Ādi Keśava-dhāma Cakra), we have six families, including our own. By your mercy, I am trying my best to serve them and encourage them to take up devotional services. Under the Bālya-sevā department, I am also conducting classes for the Madana-mohana group and KYF group children. I pray for your blessings so that I may continue to serve your lotus feet. Please shower your unconditional love and mercy upon me.

I sincerely pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaura-Nitāi for your good health and well-being.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances.


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Your humble servant, Rāmacandra Karuṇeśa Dāsa, has been traveling on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness with you for the past 15 years. This has been possible only by your causeless mercy. You know that I am still struggling to perform my sādhana, and I require even more focus to develop detachment from material life and full attachment to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This will be possible only by your mercy.

In the coming days, my contribution toward Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission will increase, and for this, too, I seek your blessings, Guru Mahārāja.

Recently, I see that Your Holiness is becoming more and more enthusiastic and is inspiring devotees. Across Tamil Nadu, Your Holiness is installing the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

I pray to Kṛṣṇa for your better health.

Though we are miles apart, my love and connection with you will never depart.

Your humble servant,
Rāmacandra Karuṇeśa Dāsa

Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th birthday, I offer my humble and heartfelt obeisances at your divine lotus feet, filled with gratitude and reverence. You are the shining beacon of light who continues to guide countless souls back to Kṛṣṇa, and I am eternally indebted to your selfless service, boundless compassion, and divine wisdom.

You are the embodiment of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, and your life has been a profound example of unwavering devotion to the mission of spreading the Holy Name of the Lord throughout the world. Your commitment to the welfare of the devotees and your tireless efforts in spreading the message of Śrīla Prabhupāda is an inspiration to us all.

Guru Mahārāja, your instructions have always been a source of guidance and strength in our lives. Through your words and actions, you have taught us the importance of humility, patience, and deep attachment to the chanting of the Holy Names. You have helped me understand the depths of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, showing me the way to serve the Lord with sincerity and love. I am forever grateful for your divine presence in our lives.

In your illustrious service, you have touched the hearts of millions around the globe, planting seeds of devotion in the hearts of the fallen souls and nurturing them with your pure and unwavering compassion. Your sacrifices and dedication to the cause of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission have been monumental, and your example continues to inspire all of us to strive for perfection in our own lives.

On this special day, I pray that I may be able to serve you in a way that is pleasing to you, and that by your mercy, we may continue to grow in our devotion and love for the Lord. Please bless me with the strength and determination to remain fixed in my sādhana, to serve your instructions with sincerity, and to dedicate myself completely to the service of Śrīla Prabhupāda and ISKCON.

I humbly ask for your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, that my family may always remain under your shelter, and may your divine grace guide us on the path of devotion. I offer my sincere prayers for your continued good health, happiness, and long life, so that we all may benefit from your association for many more years to come.

Once again, I offer my deepest gratitude to you for your divine guidance and for accepting us as your children. May your life continue to be a beacon of hope for all the devotees, and may we continue to serve your divine mission with full sincerity and devotion.

Your humble servant,
Yamunā Sevikā-devī Dāsī

Our dearest Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, these insignificant servants of yours pray at the lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu to grant you good health and a long life, so that Your Holiness may continue to fulfill all the instructions His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda has entrusted to you.

We both were initiated by Your Holiness on 31.01.2014. However, it took some years for us to truly realize the immense value of Your Holiness and the power of your initiation.

At every moment in our lives, we are now experiencing your causeless mercy and blessings. We have come to understand that without your blessings, nothing is possible—neither in our spiritual lives nor in our material circumstances.

We are sincerely striving to give utmost importance to chanting the holy name of the Lord, carefully avoiding offenses—whether to Vaiṣṇavas or non-Vaiṣṇavas. In recent times, we’ve come to feel that you are personally assisting us to achieve this goal.

Out of your boundless mercy and compassion for fallen souls, you have given us shelter, though we are entirely unqualified. Like Śrīla Vāsudeva Datta Ṭhākura, you are accepting the karmas of your disciples and enduring suffering in your gross body. It pains us deeply to see the difficulties you face due to this divine sacrifice, undertaken solely to uplift fallen souls like us. Truly, you are para-duḥkha-duḥkhī—you cannot tolerate the suffering of others.

Nothing deters you from spreading the saṅkīrtana movement of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu—not health, not adversity, nor any material obstacle.

Until you entered our lives in 2010, we were living like dogs and hogs. Your Holiness mercifully pulled us out of that abominable state and brought the light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness into our lives.

We are eternally grateful to Your Holiness for transforming our lives.

We have one humble request, Guru Mahārāja:
Please bless us so that we may love you with all our hearts and sincerely serve your mission—life after life.
We beg for your mercy, without which we have no hope of remaining on this path.

Your insignificant servants,
Śyāmalī Prema Devī Dāsī
Jaya Gopāla Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

My humble request is to please accept my homage on the auspicious occasion of your appearance day.

I feel so blessed to be under the guidance of your direct disciples—His Grace Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu and Rasa Sāgara Rāma Dāsa Prabhu. Their spiritual guidance and mentorship are providing me with a clear path to navigate life with a truer sense of spirituality and Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Mahārāja, I humbly seek your blessings to eradicate all my anarthas and to gain more and more determination to deepen my bhakti and perform my sādhana without any distractions.

By the blessings of my śikṣā-guru, I am engaged in sevā through technology (web-sevā). Please bless me to dedicate more time and to take up more sevā in this area for the pleasure of Śrī Guru and Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

You are always my inspiration—your unshakable determination in achieving spiritual goals, despite your health concerns, gives strength to all of us.

I offer my sincere prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your protection and continued well-being:

ugraṁ vīraṁ mahā-viṣṇuṁ
jvalantaṁ sarvato-mukham
nṛsiṁhaṁ bhīṣaṇaṁ bhadraṁ
mṛtyor mṛtyuṁ namāmy aham

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Your humble servant,
Jayachandran Elumalai

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to you on your auspicious day of Vyāsa-pūjā.

With heartfelt gratitude from the bottom of my heart, I write this offering, Guru Mahārāja. You have been so merciful to accept me as your disciple. I, being such a fallen soul, have received your blessings out of your kindness and compassion.

All glories to the Vaiṣṇava devotees who helped me, encouraged me, and inspired me to take initiation from you. Your strength and determination in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission have always motivated me. Whenever there is any lagging in my sādhana, I look upon you, and I get all the strength to move forward with enthusiasm.

My spiritual father, my Guru Mahārāja, please bless me to concentrate and understand while reading the scriptures, and to sincerely implement Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions in my life. Please shower mercy upon my husband and son, that they may take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness and come forward to be a part of this mission.

After Patitapāvana Nitāi Gauracandra were welcomed to my home, the Lordships blessed my Prabhuji and son. Prabhuji has developed a taste for stitching deity dresses. Please bless both of them to take dīkṣā from you, Guru Mahārāja, so that they can serve you.

I pray to Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect you and keep you in good health so that you can continue your services to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

My dear Guru Mahārāja, I beg you—please, please bless me with the strength to do my sādhana more sincerely. Let me hold on to your divine lotus feet birth after birth.

My sincere apologies for making mistakes many, many times. Please forgive my offenses, Guru Mahārāja. By your causeless mercy, help me overcome my faults, my dear Guru Mahārāja. Despite your health problems, you continue to give your mercy to every soul. No matter what state your body is in, you are always ready to continue preaching. I pray for your good health, Guru Mahārāja.

Lovingly, from your spiritual daughter,
Padmapavitrā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

I offer my humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet, my dear Guru Mahārāja.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Nṛsiṁha Deva, Śrī Pañca-tattva, and our beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda to always keep you healthy. In spite of your health condition, you are serving Guru and Gaurāṅga so wonderfully, showing us the path of our true destination through your loving service.

Guru Mahārāja, I am conducting online Bhagavad-gītā classes from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., during a time when the ladies are free from their household duties. Fifteen ladies are regularly attending the class.

We also celebrated Dāmodara ārati in Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Chennai, and in our village Virachilai, where we lit more than 100 dīpas.

Last month, Guru Mahārāja, we began a children’s class every Sunday between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for about 25 children in Virachilai, at a local Murugan temple. Both I and my husband lead the children in chanting, kīrtana, storytelling, and śloka recitation. We conclude the session by distributing Kṛṣṇa-prasāda to them.

At home, Guru Mahārāja, we are also serving a cow and calf, feeding and taking care of them daily.

Guru Mahārāja, please bless us so that we may do more and more service and help spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Your humble servant,
Kaivalya Sundarī Rādhikā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you, Śrīla Gurudeva!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Today, on the occasion of your auspicious appearance day, I pray to Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhī-vṛnda, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your good health.

Gurudeva, you are like an ocean of mercy, who spreads that mercy to each and every fallen soul who comes in contact with you.

Just like Caitanya Mahāprabhu made all people and animals into devotees...
Just like Śrīla Prabhupāda converted all hippies into happies...

Dear Gurudeva, you transform all the fallen souls into devotees and spread the mercy of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Gurudeva, by your mercy, I am now trying to be engaged in Kṛṣṇa conscious activities throughout my day. I do a lot of reading. I used to struggle to read before, but now, by your mercy, I have gained so much interest and am able to preach whatever I have read and understood—by your mercy.

As I read, I realize the importance of association and service in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and now I do my service consciously, to the best of my ability.

Gurudeva, by your mercy, please keep my family—Vinod Aravindan (my husband), my daughter, and myself—always in the association of devotees and in the service of Mahāprabhu.

Please bless Vinod and Tanisha to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Please bless me, Gurudeva, so that I can serve you, Gaurāṅga, and the devotees nicely, and overcome my anarthas.

Wishing you a very happy and blissful Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Your most fallen servant,
Kalpataru Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā

Nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhutale srimate Jayapataka Swamin iti namine; Nama Acharya padaya nitai kripa pradayine Goura katha damadaya nagara grama tarine;

Nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhutale srimate Bhaktivedanta-Swamin iti namine namas te saraswate deve gaura-vani-pracharine nirvishesha shunyavadi pashchatya desha tarine;

Jaya Sri Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu Nityananda Sri Advaita Gadhadhara Sriva Sadi Goura Bhakta Brinda

Hare Krishana Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

 

Vancha kalpa tarubhyasya kripa sindhubya evacha patitanaam pavanebhyo Vaishnavebhyo namo namah! 

 

Dear Respected Gurudeva!

Please accept my humble obeisences at the dust of your lotus feet. On this Glorius 76th Vyasa Puja Celebration, I wish you a Very Happy Birthday Guru Maharaj and I pray to Lord Narsimhadeva, Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Gaura Nitai, Sri Panchatatva to give you long life with good health.

Gurudeva ! Words fall short to write about your glories. As your name itself says .."Jaya Pataka" - "Victory Flag" , you are always on top with your dedication and determination to serve your Spiritual Master His Holiness Srila Prabhupad.

Your dedication to preach the glories of the Lord has always been a first priority to you even though you are having lot of health issues.

You have never shown any complacence in your preaching activity that it is enough that you have done till now. But you continue to show the same dedication and enthusiasm in every class that you take every day.

You are a great inspiration to one and all gurudeva. 

You are so merciful to all of us that you are giving initiations to many and giving your shelter and protection even at great stage of discomfort in your health.

 You have provided all opportunities to all your disciples to be connected with you always virtually through Face book classes, and through the updated on the Jayapatakaswami App and through your whatsapp channel.

Gurudeva! Beacuse of your causeless mercy alone you have accepted me and my husbad Karuna Samudra Krishna Das as your disciples. 

Gurudeva, After shifting from Mathuradeh to Simantadwip 3 years back, myself and my Prabhu have not taken up any Bhakti Vriksha offline preaching service. I am humbly begging you to empower us once again to take up this seva to please you.

Oh Spiritual Father ! Please be merciful on us always so that we always remember that though we are not eligible to become your disciples, you have shown your mercy and made us eligible for your acceptance.  Please empower us to continue preaching even though material hurdles come across our way. 

Gurudeva! I along with my husbad Karuna Samudra Krishna Das and my children Ishitha and Ishan pray to Lord Narsimhadeva to give you so much strength that you can travel the whole world again and again and uplift the fallen souls.

Thank you for all the love that you are showering on us Gurudeva.

Your's insignificant spiritual daughter

Kamalangi Chitra Devi Dasi

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful for your mercy upon me. Thank you so much for accepting me as your disciple.

Currently I am doing sevā for Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa yātrā, following the instructions received from senior devotees and performing my service to the best of my ability.

Also, I am taking Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes for three devotees.

I will seek and offer prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava for Their blessings upon you—for your good health and long life, to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires.

Your insignificant servant,
Kartikeśvara Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!!

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nāma ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāmā-dayā nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, I am eternally grateful for your mercy upon me. Thank you so much for accepting me as your disciple.

Currently, I am doing sevā for Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa Yātrā, following the instructions received from senior devotees, and performing sevā to the best of my ability.

I am also conducting Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes for three devotees.

I sincerely offer my prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava for your good health and long life, so that you may continue to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s desires.

Your insignificant servant,
Kartikeśavara Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
I offer my obeisances to His Divine Grace Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I pray to your kind self that the right words come to glorify you on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

With deep reverence and love in my heart, I offer this humble tribute to you, Guru Mahārāja. Through your divine mercy and boundless compassion, you have touched countless lives around the world, leading us on the path of devotion and spiritual enlightenment.

In this age of Kali, where distractions abound and the path to true happiness seems obscured, you stand as a shining beacon of devotion to Lord Kṛṣṇa. Your tireless efforts in spreading the holy names of the Lord and your unparalleled selflessness have inspired devotees worldwide. Your deep attachment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions and unwavering commitment to the service of the Lord have set a standard of excellence in devotion for all of us to aspire to.

Gurumahārāja, your care for each individual devotee, irrespective of their background, is a reflection of your deep love. It is only because of that love, care, and your unlimited mercy that we are able to become your disciples. Otherwise, we do not have any qualification to be your disciples.

Currently, I am involved in minimal service in the yātrā and am unable to conduct any Bhakti-vṛkṣa. I humbly request your blessings so that my sādhana may improve, and that I can engage in more and more service to you and the preaching mission.

With your causeless mercy, I got the opportunity to work with KKD devotees and offer my service in the structural design of Bīrnāgar Nāṭya Maṇḍira. Please bless me so that I can continue to serve in this way and that whatever I have studied may be used in the service of the Lord.

Gurumahārāja, please bless me, my kids (Iśithā & Iśān), and my wife (Kamalāṅgī Citrā-devī Dāsī) to remain steady in our devotional practices and guide us on the path of purity. May we continue to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission with sincerity and devotion.

Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Jaya His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja!

With eternal gratitude and devotion,
Karuṇā-samudra Kṛṣṇa dāsa

My Dear Beloved Spiritual Father, Guru Mahārāja,

My koṭi-koṭi praṇāms at Your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Guru Mahārāja, I am praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Gauraṅga Mahāprabhu, Pañca-tattva, and Lord Narasiṁhadeva, circumambulating Tulasī Mahārāṇī, and dedicating the recitation of Narasiṁha-kavacaṁ every day for Your long and healthy life. Please take care of Your health so that You may continue to bring back many fallen conditioned souls like me from this illusory material world.

All glories to Your upcoming auspicious appearance day—Your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā on April 8th! It is the most glorious and blissful day for all of us, as we take Your darśana and receive blessings from Your lotus feet, wherever we are.

By Your unalloyed mercy and blessings, my mother, Prema A. M., took initiation from Your lotus feet last year and became Your disciple. Kindly bless her so that she may continue performing devotional service to the best of her ability and remain healthy to progress further in her Kṛṣṇa conscious life. May she, by Your mercy, settle along with me in Māyāpur-dhāma.

Please bless me and my family members as well. My husband is still waiting to take shelter at Your lotus feet, and I pray that both my sons may advance enthusiastically in their Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Seeking Your blessings at Your lotus feet always!

Your humble eternal servants,

Kavirūpā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī
Prema A. M. (My mother)
Srinivasan (My husband)
Adhīśa Srinivasan (My elder son)
Rohit Srinivasan (My younger son)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Offering prayers and obeisances unto You and Your lotus feet. Sending You my humble good wishes on the occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja.

Your Vyāsa-pūjā is like a new birth for us, Your disciples. Every time Vyāsa-pūjā comes and I have to write an offering, I always fall short of words—because Your mercy is like an ocean, and it is truly difficult to put it into words. But it is important to write for You, because everything I have received in my life has come only through You.

You gave me a name and identity—Keśavā Kāminī Devī Dāsī.
You taught us the stories and lessons given by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, especially when They came home in the form of Gaura-Nitāi.

When They first came to our home, I didn’t know how to dress Them, or how to prepare proper prasādam. But as time passed, as Bhagavān continued to reside in our home, I could feel mercy flowing into our home and our family.

With Your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, I also want to tell You that Lāḍū Gopāla has now come into our home. His name is Nīla Keśava. Even though You usually do not recommend the worship of Lāḍū Gopāla, I humbly wanted to share that by His mercy He has walked into our home, bringing His blessings upon us.

While offering prayers unto Your lotus feet, I beg You to please keep showering Your blessings upon me, so I may continue to serve more sincerely, uphold the name You have given me, and live by Your teachings.

Please bless me to chant the holy name without any offenses:

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, that along with my entire family—my son Rājvīr Singh, my daughter Saṁskṛti Singh, and my husband Sandeep Singh—we may all grow steadily in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Wherever we are, may we remain connected to Kṛṣṇa, continue serving Gaura-Nitāi, performing Tulasī-devī worship, following the four regulative principles, and always chanting the mahā-mantra, free from offenses.

Your endless kṛpā—Your mercy—cannot be captured in words. But I can only say:

O Gaurāṅga Prabhu! O Nityānanda Prabhu!
Please keep my Guru Mahārāja always healthy—in fact, so healthy that whenever he speaks kathā, he does so with complete open-heartedness and vitality.

Because when You, Guru Mahārāja, speak from Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, or Caitanya-līlāmṛta, those words become quotes that guide our lives. You preach relentlessly, without even considering Your own health. I always pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect You and give You strength, so You can constantly continue to serve the Lord by spreading His holy names.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray that You bless me so that I may never commit offenses—nor ever hurt anyone. When I preach, please bless me to do so properly and effectively, so more and more people come into Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda open-heartedly.

By Your mercy, I recently came to my mother’s house in Uttar Pradesh, and with Your blessings, I was able to take Gāṅgā-snāna at Triveṇī Saṅgama. I also visited Durvāsā Dhāma, and had darśana of Vindhyavāsinī Mātā. I felt as if she was personally telling me: “It is by your Guru Mahārāja’s blessings that you are able to do all of this.”

Indeed, everything I am able to do in devotional life is only and only because of You.

I conduct Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes, but recently attendance has decreased. Some regular attendees have even changed their paramparā and taken dīkṣā elsewhere—not even connected to Kṛṣṇa consciousness—and did not inform me. This breaks my heart, and I feel as though I have failed as a preacher.

I am constantly thinking of how I can improve my preaching, so I can help expand the family of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I beg You, Guru Mahārāja, to please bless me that I may speak Your quotes in such a way that people become attracted to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I pray to always have the strength and good health to continue deity worship, to have more time and more energy for sevā and preaching, and to serve devotees continuously. I want to serve more and more, and for a longer time. Please give me physical strength and determination to do so.

May my family and I always engage in devotional service—observe Ekādaśī properly, perform special vows on the days of Gaura Pūrṇimā, Nṛsiṁha-caturdaśī, Janmāṣṭamī, and Rādhāṣṭamī—with deep devotion and under Your blessings.

Please give me more opportunities to serve. I pray that whatever You ask me to do, I will do it with a soft heart and reflect deeply upon Your words.

With all these prayers, I conclude my offering and pray again to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for Your good health. And I always pray that I may get a permanent place at Your lotus feet, and that Your quotes always stay within my heart.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Your spiritual daughter,
Keśavā Kāminī Devī Dāsī
(Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā, Dubai)

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāmā-dayā nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this sacred day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to my Guru Mahārāja, who has always guided me like a shining light in darkness. Thank you for your patience, wisdom, and boundless kindness. Your words are a continuous source of inspiration and strength for me. Your presence in our lives is the very embodiment of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy.

Last year, on this same auspicious Ekādaśī day, we received dīkṣā from you in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur. Today, on this blessed anniversary, I once again bow at your lotus feet with deep reverence and gratitude. I am truly blessed to have a guru like you in my life, and I humbly beg for your blessings so I may continue in devotional service, aspiring for Kṛṣṇa-prema.

My Current Commitments in Service:

  • By your blessings, I am conducting a Pāṭhaśālā class for children (Chintu Gopāla).

  • I am also facilitating a Bhakti-vṛkṣa program.

  • I lead reading sessions for māta-jīs, including Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Rāmāyaṇa, and other devotional texts.

  • I assist my śikṣā-guru, Hari Kīrtana Rañjana dāsa, by recording his Bhakti-śāstrī classes.

  • I support prasādam-sevā for all Cakra programs.

  • I am sincerely trying to reach out to new souls, sharing the eternal wisdom of ātmā-jñāna (spiritual knowledge of the self).

Despite my best efforts, I find it difficult to manage time consistently due to material distractions. Guru Mahārāja, please bless me with strength and focus so that I may remain steady in service to you and the senior devotees, always.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I fervently pray to:

  • Śrī Śrī Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda,

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava,

  • Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva,

for your continued good health and long life, so that you may go on guiding countless souls on the path of bhakti with your divine compassion and unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

I humbly beg for your blessings so that I may always remain engaged in your service, taking shelter at your divine lotus feet.

Your daughter,
Keśavī Vilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

On this sacred day, I express my heartfelt gratitude to my guru, who has always guided me like a light. Thank you for your patience, wisdom, and kindness. Your words have always been my inspiration, and your teachings and guidance continue to be a source of strength for me. May your blessings always lead us on the path of success and enlightenment.

Last year, on this Ekādaśī day, we received initiation from Māyāpur Guru Mahārāja. On this auspicious day, I bow down to your lotus feet with reverence and gratitude. I am truly blessed to have a guru like you in my life, and I humbly ask for your blessings to continue my devotional service in pursuit of Kṛṣṇa-prema.

Commitments

  • Guru Mahārāja, with your blessings, I am currently conducting a Pāṭhaśālā class for children (Chintu Gopāla).

  • I am also conducting a Bhakti-vṛkṣa class with your blessings.

  • I am leading māthājīs’ reading sessions of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Rāmāyaṇa, and other small books.

  • I am performing sevā by recording the Bhakti-śāstrī class for my śikṣā-guru, Hari Kīrtana Rañjana Dāsa.

  • I am supporting prasādam-sevā for all Cakra programs.

  • I am trying my best to find new souls to preach and spread this ātma-jñāna.

Personally, I am unable to maintain proper time due to material distractions. Kindly bless me with the strength to always remain in the service of Guru and senior devotees.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, and Śrī Śrī Prahlāda Nṛsiṁha Deva for your good health and a long life, so that you may continue guiding countless souls on the path of bhakti.

I humbly beg for your blessings so that I may always remain engaged in your service at your divine lotus feet.

Your daughter,
Keśavī Vilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണ! 
നമ ഓം വിഷ്ണു പാതായ കൃഷ്ണ പ്രേഷ്ഠായ ഭൂതലേ 
 ശ്രീമതേ ഭക്തിവേദാന്ത സ്വാമിൻ ഇതിനാമിനേ 
 നമസ്തേ സാരസ്വതേ ദേവേ ഗൗരവാണി പ്രചാരിണേ 
 നിർവിശേഷ ശൂന്യ വാദി പാശ്ചാത്യ ദേശ താരിണേ 
H. H. ജയപതാക സ്വാമി ഗുരു മഹാരാജ് കീ ജയ്.
 പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ഗുരുമരാജ് എന്റെ വിനീതമായ പ്രണാമങ്ങൾ സ്വീകരിച്ചാലും
 ശ്രീമദ് ഭാഗവതം 10.22.25 പറയുന്ന ഈ ശ്ലോകം പൂർണമായും അർത്ഥവത്താക്കുന്നത് അങ്ങയുടെ ജീവിതമാണ്  അതായത് സ്വജീവനും സമ്പത്തും ബുദ്ധിയും വാക്കും കൊണ്ട് അന്യർക്ക് നന്മ വരുത്തുന്ന സൽപ്രവർത്തികൾ ചെയ്യുക എന്നത് എല്ലാ ജീവജാലങ്ങളുടെയും കടമയാണ് സകല ജീവാത്മക്കളെയും ഉദ്ധരിക്കുന്നതിനായി അങ്ങും ഭഗവത് നിർദേശം അനുസരിച്ച് ഈ ഭൂമിയിൽ ആഗതനായി അങ്ങയുടെ കൃപ കടാക്ഷം എന്നെപ്പോലുള്ള പതിനാത്മാവിലും പതിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്ന
തിനാൽ ഞാൻ അത്യന്തം സംതൃപ്തനും സന്തോഷവാനുമാണ് 
 എന്റെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ഗുരുദേവ എപ്പോഴും അങ്ങയുടെ കൃപ എന്റെമേൽ ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കണമേ എങ്കിൽ മാത്രമേ എനിക്ക് എന്റെ ആധ്യാത്മികയാത്ര സുഖമമായി തീരുകയുള്ളൂ അല്ലാത്തപക്ഷം ഈ മായിക ലോകത്തിൽ നിന്ന് കരകയറാൻ അത്യന്തം ദുഷ്കരമാണ്
 ജയ് ജയ് ഗുരുദേവ.........
 അങ്ങയുടെ എളിയ ശിഷ്യൻ 
Kripasagar krishna das 
Iskcon Balaramdesh.

Dear Guru Maharaj,

Nama Om VishnuPadaya Krshna prestaya Bhutale Srimate Jaya pataka Swamin Iti Namine

Nama acharya Padaya Nitai Krpa Pradayine Gaura Gadha Damodaya Nagara Grama Tarine.

                Dear most beloved Guru Mahraj and our eternal spiritual master, with humble obeisances at your feet from the core of my heart , I am glad to submit this homage on the occasion of holy Vyasa puja.

                Your one-pointed devotional service to the lord is the guiding instructions to all your disciples like me. You are the God given gifts to revive dormant Krishna consciousness in me. Your unshattered commitment has transferred the deserted lands of the middle eastern countries into spiritual oasis. My only desire is somehow or the other align my desires with you in the service of Srila Prabhupada, which is ultimately service to the Supreme Lord. Please bless me so that my spiritual apatite never shrinks by any wordily distractions. I strongly believe that the blessings of Guru and Supreme Lord Krsna are only pillar of many spiritual progress and it is only driving force to every misdirection mundane disruptions. As I promised during my initiation I am taking online/offline Bhakti Vrkhsas and also financially supporting ISKCON projects.  My wife has taken initiation last year from you Maharaj. My wife, Viraja Isani devadasi, and My daughter sai Lakshitha are always supporting in all activities in our yatra. We have purchased one house in Mayapur dam to serve RadhaMadhav in future. We are going to occupy house this year.

Dear Guru Mahara we sincerely and whole heartedly pray to the Supreme Lord Krishna to grant sound health to retrieve many fallen souls like us from this lethal world.

 

Your humble servants

Krishna damodar das

Viraja isani devi Dasi

Sai lakshitha

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to You!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most auspicious day of Your 75th Vyāsa-pūjā, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and joy, reflecting on the boundless mercy You have showered upon this unworthy soul. Your appearance in this world is a divine gift, a beacon of hope for countless fallen jīvas like me, lost in the darkness of ignorance and entangled in the relentless cycle of birth and death. You are the embodiment of compassion, the spiritual father who selflessly guides us back to the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, Your life is a testament to unwavering devotion, tireless service, and unconditional love for the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You have dedicated every moment of Your existence to spreading the holy names of the Lord and uplifting the conditioned souls of this world. Your teachings, Your sacrifices, and Your divine example have become the foundation of my spiritual journey. Without Your guidance, I would be adrift in the ocean of material existence, without direction or purpose.

This past year has been filled with profound realizations and spiritual growth, all made possible by Your causeless mercy. Yet, it has also been a year of immense challenges for my family and me, both mentally and physically. We have been tested in ways that have pushed us to our limits, and at times, it has felt as though the weight of the world is upon our shoulders.

Amidst these trials, one of the most beautiful and joyous moments of this year was celebrating the 25th wedding anniversary of my parents. It was a milestone that filled our hearts with gratitude and reminded us of the importance of faith, love, and commitment. Despite the challenges they have faced, their dedication to each other and to Kṛṣṇa consciousness has been an inspiration to us all. Their union, blessed by Your guidance and the mercy of Śrīla Prabhupāda, has been a source of strength and stability for our family. We celebrated this occasion with heartfelt prayers and gratitude to Kṛṣṇa for keeping them together and guiding them through the ups and downs of life.

My beloved mother, Her Grace Ratirūpiṇī Jāhnavā Devī Dāsī, has been battling breast cancer, and this past year has been particularly challenging for her. The treatments have taken a toll on her body, but her spirit remains unbroken, her faith unwavering. Your blessings and prayers have been a source of immense strength and solace for her. Despite her physical struggles, she remains energized and engaged in serving You and the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. She often reminds us,

“Guru Mahārāja has been enduring so much for years now,
undergoing unimaginable hardships for the sake of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
My condition is insignificant in comparison.”

Her words are a testament to the profound impact You have had on her life, inspiring her to see her struggles as an opportunity to deepen her surrender to Kṛṣṇa and her service to You.

My father, who has always been the pillar of strength for our family, has been working tirelessly to provide for us. He hardly has any time to rest, and it pains me to see him so burdened. I pray that You bless him with the strength and energy to continue his duties without exhaustion. I hope that one day, in this lifetime, I can give back to him in some way, to ease his burdens and show him the gratitude he deserves.

My brother, too, has been facing his own struggles. He has been trying to complete his studies, but one obstacle after another seems to arise, delaying his progress. It has been disheartening for him, and I can see how it weighs on his mind. Please bless him with focus, determination, and good fortune to overcome these challenges and successfully complete his education.

As for myself, I must confess that I have been feeling overwhelmed and lost. Navigating life lately has been incredibly challenging and confusing. I have been questioning myself, my decisions, and even my faith at times. It feels as though I have no outlet, no way to release the weight of everything I am carrying. In these moments of doubt and confusion, I turn to You, dear Guru Mahārāja, for guidance and solace. Please bless me with clarity, strength, and unwavering faith. Help me to remember that Kṛṣṇa is always in control and that Your shelter is my ultimate refuge.

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, Your selfless dedication to the well-being of Your disciples, even while enduring Your own physical challenges, is a constant reminder of the depth of Your compassion. Your life is a living example of how to face adversity with grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to the Lord. You have taught us that true strength lies not in the absence of suffering but in the ability to transcend it through the power of bhakti.

I pray that You bless our entire family so that we may continue our sādhana and serve You better. Please grant us the strength to remain steadfast in our devotion, even in the face of life’s challenges. Help us to see every difficulty as an opportunity to grow closer to Kṛṣṇa and to deepen our surrender to His will.

On this sacred occasion of Your 75th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude for Your unconditional love and mercy. You are the embodiment of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, the living proof of the transformative power of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. May Your lotus feet forever remain my shelter, and may Your boundless compassion continue to illuminate the path for all Your disciples.

I pray for the health and well-being of my mother, father, brother, and our entire family, and for the strength to continue serving You and Śrīla Prabhupāda with unwavering faith and devotion. May Your life be filled with divine health, boundless energy, and unending joy as You continue to lead us back to Godhead.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, dear Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to You on this momentous occasion!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your eternally indebted daughter,
Kṛṣṇa-mohinī Gopī Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!!! All glories to Śrī Guru and Śrī Gaurāṅga!!!

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, we wish you a very blissful appearance day. We would like to offer prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, the Aṣṭa-sakhīs, and the Pañca-tattva, so that you may continue your invaluable service to Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission and continue blessing us with your association.

As part of my duty as your spiritual daughter, I am trying to express my gratitude to you. I may never be able to appreciate or express your glories even to a tiny five percent, still I request you to kindly accept this offering of love and gratitude.

In a conversation Śrīla Prabhupāda mentions that he wants sincere persons who have learned to love Kṛṣṇa, as they can do tremendous service by making others Kṛṣṇa conscious:

ekaś candras tamo hanti
na ca taraḥ sahasraśaḥ

"One moon is sufficient to drive away the darkness of night, not millions of stars are required."

And he adds that by Kṛṣṇa's grace, many moonlike devotees have come to him. You are one of such many moons of Śrīla Prabhupāda, serving to please him through your various services, giving "Gaurāṅgā!" to many thousands of fallen, conditioned souls like me. You are that special, big "super moon" devotee of Lord Caitanya, the nearest and best one, lighting up this world with the golden, soothing light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

How can I ever glorify you duly? You are so merciful that you accepted me as your disciple even though I had no qualification, and you are giving guidance and opportunities for service to keep me connected to the Lord and the Vaiṣṇavas. You are giving me the nectar of Gaura-kathā. Only by your mercy have I had the chance to engage in devotional service, saving me from a hellish existence. I am very grateful to you, though I know that I can never repay you. You are an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya and are also very munificent like Him.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I love to hear your classes—both old and new. All your lectures are showers of Gaura-kathā nectar. I am afraid I'm not able to relish even a tiny droplet of it in its full glory, yet I listen again and again. I love to hear your enlivening laughter and your loving interactions with your close associates.

Whenever I see videos of you at Śrī Māyāpur, or when you are taking darśana and offering pūjā there, I wish and imagine that I'm also there with you, behind your team of assistants. I also pray to Their Lordships for your well-being and for the well-being of those who serve you.

(Once, when you were hospitalized and we were all praying to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for you, you allowed me, in a dream, to be near you—sitting on the floor beside your hospital bed—with a small deity of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva in my palms, chanting prayers for you. You told me you would come out on the 10th of that month—which you did, for all of us. Thank you.)

Dear Guru Mahārāja, you are such a loving father and a great warrior in Śrīla Prabhupāda's army. You are fully committed to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the entire guru-paramparā. You share the joy of devotional service with all and encourage and appreciate devotees so they can experience more happiness through their services. You stress the importance of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books and encourage us to study the scriptures.

I am currently pursuing my Bhakti-vaibhava course with Māyāpur Institute. I am seeking your blessings so that I may be able to please you through humble preaching services.

All glories to you, Gurudeva, for your never-exhausting enthusiasm in performing bhakti. You lead us by example. You teach us how to raise our consciousness above the material body—which is always an instrument of pain and suffering. You show us how to be happy in devotional service, how to use every moment in the service of the Lord and the Vaiṣṇavas, how to inspire others, and how to become a well-wisher for all.

I am begging for a drop of that enthusiasm to help our spiritual lives grow healthier.

Guru Mahārāja, we are going through some unpleasant and undesirable changes in life. Yet, because of your mercy, which percolates through your disciples, we are somehow able to remain connected to our services and to the association of devotees.

I pray that I may not lose interest or become slack in my devotional life due to so-called material challenges or distractions. I understand that I have only a feeble spark of devotion within me, and I pray that it is never weakened or extinguished by the wild storms of material life. I do not have any other protective shelter than you. I truly desire to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and return to Godhead in this very life.

Whenever I come across His Holiness Bhakti Tīrtha Swāmī Mahārāja’s words related to "Die before dying," I meditate on his realization: “After all, death is to remove everything false and secondary.” Kindly give me spiritual strength to tolerate material pains and prioritize spiritual goals without becoming disheartened by my failures.

Many times, I feel helpless, insecure, and completely forsaken. Thoughts of giving up this lost game often come to mind. I know it's due to my immaturity—or perhaps the Lord is giving me opportunities to submit sincere prayers in humility.

So I am submitting my helpless and humble prayers at your lotus feet. I am praying for your mercy and blessings so that we may perform our material and spiritual duties with the right attitude and service mood.

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me for any offenses I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly. I beg for your blessings for our spiritual advancement, and so that we may serve you and Kṛṣṇa in a better way. Please help us improve devotee care and expand our preaching activities with more love and compassion.

Śrīla Gurudeva, please bless us and our bhakti-vṛkṣa groups so that we may overcome our current obstacles and reach out to more conditioned souls. Kindly help us become free from all offenses so that we may develop a taste for the holy names.

I also pray that my mother and other family members may be blessed with the gift of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Please shower your mercy upon them so that they too may engage in the eternal service of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava.

I humbly express my deep desire to be blessed with the dust of your lotus feet. We express our deepest gratitude to you.

Once again, happy appearance day to you.

Gaurāṅgā!!!

Thanking you,
Your spiritual daughter,
Lakṣmī Rādhā Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Vinay Nitāi-cand Dāsa (Dīkṣā)
Nandakīśora (16 years)
Saumya Rādhikā (6 years)
Jayakumāri (Mother)


Dear Gurumaharaj,

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

"Nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate Jayapatākā Svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nītāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma dāya-nagara-grāma-tāriṇe"

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at the dust of your Lotus feet ,
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda,
All glories to Your Divine Grace,

Today is a great occasion for all of us to celebrate your 76th Vyasa Puja and to reflect on my good fortune with immense gratitude for having received you as my spiritual master. Surely this is the causeless mercy of yours that i became a part of ISKCON family.

Gurudeva, your glories are unlimited and do not know where to start and where to end. It is immense joy as a disciple to glorify a spiritual master like you. Gurumaharaj, Your dedication to your spiritual master is exemplary. You are a living legend of our times showing all of us how much a disciple must serve his Guru's instructions at all conditions. You are a perfect example of cooperation and dedication in spreading Krsna Consciousness movement all over the world by trying to fulfill all the Srila Prabhupada's Instructions given to you. By your own example you are showing all of us how to love, serve, tolerate and appreciate devotees despite any differences we may have in executing services. Your preaching strategies are very innovative and inspiring as we see you always preaching to nurses, doctors, security guards, etc.by distributing clickers, dry prasadam, not leaving any opportunity in spreading Krsna Consciousness to each and every soul. This shows your unlimited compassion which is one of the greatest quality of a spiritual master. The zeal with which you go on to fulfill your mission is a great inspiration to all of us to keep up with the undying spirit of enthusiasm inspite of all odds.  

Gurudeva, you are always transcendental in your speech, words and actions. You are my aspirational role model. Your instructions to all us in your lectures to assist you in various projects and initiatives is giving us an opportunity to engage ourselves in your service to make our life successful. Your encouragement  to read Srila Prabhupada books by enrolling in Bhakti sastri, Bhakti vaibhava,etc. courses shown by your own example is a great inspiration to all of us to emulate. Your tireless efforts in rennovating temples and establishing Caitanya Mahaprabhu foot prints in many holy places by reconnecting the world with the legacy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and his associates shows your selfless service attitude to your great spiritual master and beloved founder acarya, Srila Prabhupada.

Gurudeva, by your mercy I am continuing my services heading Balyaseva department here in Krsna Katha Desh, doing teaching and preaching children, matajis, families.  Presently i am doing Bhakti Vaibhava Module 2,  recently completed Bhakti Vibhava module 1 and also TTC 1 & 2 courses from MI.  With your blessings, on Feb 3rd 2025, our elder daughter and your grand disciple  Gopika Radha rani's wedding happened at Hyderabad under the presence of all vaishnavas,vaishnavis, family members & friends. I am also happy to share with you that our second daughter Bhaktin Gowri also completed the Shelter Process in yatra level  aspiring to be your initiated disciple in the coming years to assist you in spreading Krsna consciousness.  Seeking your special blessings for her on this auspicious day. 

On this auspicious day, I beg your Holiness to bless me with Guru bhakti which is the perfection of life and also  to shower your mercy & blessings to perform my daily Sadhana and to continue my services here with the same enthusiasm and zeal under your guidance and protection without any negligence. 

I offer my prayers at the Lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Madhav and Asta-Sakhis, Sri Sri Panchatattva and Sri Prahlada Narasimha dev, to bless your Holiness with good health so that we may continue to have your transcendental association & guidance always.

Your spiritual daughter,
Leela Kirtaneswari Devi Dasi

 

 

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to you on your auspicious appearance day. On this sacred occasion, I sincerely pray to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Gaura-Nitāi, Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Mājī for your good health and long life.

Although I have no qualification to glorify you, Mahārāja, I still wish to try, for I am most fortunate to be a part of your spiritual family.

I have faced many hardships over the past few years, but your divine visit to the Vijayawada temple in 2022 has significantly transformed my life. Since then, I have engaged in various services in the temple—garland-making, Rāja-bhoga service to Lord Jagannātha, Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara, and also book distribution. By your mercy, I have received the association of sincere devotees, which has helped me progress steadily on the path of bhakti.

Your daily schedule of reading śāstra is an inspiration and motivation for so many of us. With that inspiration, I have started reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-caritāmṛta regularly with my godsisters. As per your instruction, I also observed Bhīṣma Pañcaka strictly this year, again by your causeless mercy.

In August 2024, I moved to the UAE and connected with the Gaurāṅga Deśa Yātrā. I humbly seek your blessings, Mahārāja, to actively participate in all the yātrā services with dedication and enthusiasm.

I also beg you to kindly forgive me for the innumerable offenses I may have committed—knowingly or unknowingly—and bless me so that I may overcome my anarthas and advance steadily on the path of pure devotional service.

Your insignificant disciple,
Līlā Rānī Padminī Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā)
Legal Name: Balla Leela Padmini
Gaurāṅga Deśa Yātrā (UAE)

Dear GuruMaharaj,

om ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya
cakshur unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurave namah


Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your merciful lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupad. All glories to Your Divine Grace.


Nama Om Visnu padaya Krishna preshtaya bhutale
Srimate Jayapataka swamin it namine
Nama Acharya padaya Nitai kripa pradayine
Gaura katha dhama daya nagara grama tarine

All glories to you O Gurudeva on your Auspicious Appearance day...
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!.
All glories to  Sri Sri Nitai-Gauranga...and their Sankirtana Movement...
All glories to Sri Sri Radha and Krsna!!

vancha-kalpatarubhyas ca kripa-sindhubhya eva ca
patitanam pavanebhyo vaishnavebhyo namo namah

“We are very happy to celebrate your Vyasa puja Gurumaharaj. Please accept my greetings at your Lotus Feet Gurumaharaj.

Gurumahraj with your divine blessings and under the guidance of our Siksha Gurus, HG Radhapati Shyam Das and HG Ujjwala Kalindi Devi  Dasi and  yatra leaders Iam able to continue some small services in our yatra as a Teacher for youth, Festival Coordinator and assisting my prabhu Candramukha Rama Das in Bhakti Vriksha and my siksha guru HG Ujjvala Kalindi devi Dasi in Bhakti Sastri Telugu.

I beg for your mercy and divine blessings so that I can do my sadhana and services allocated to me properly both physically and mentally without any offense.

With your blessings my daughter Hasika has completed her Xth boards in March 2025.I seek blessings for her future studies so that she would be able to serve the Krishna Consciousness Movement.She is interested to be a part of Diety dressing in Mayapur in future.

She is also interested in Kirtans.Recently she participated in Kirtan Mela in Krishna Katha Desh, also she got an opportunity to do kirtan in Gauranga Desh when we visited Dubai.

Please give your mercy and blessings for her present and future endeavours.

Gurumaharaj this year started with wonderful association of senior devotees in the month of Febraury 2025, got an opportunity to serve HG Nitaisevini mataji , HG Vaikunthapathy prabhuji, HG Lokamata mataji and many other senior devotees in our siksha guru's daughter marriage ceremony.Thank you Gurumaharaj this is all by your mercy I got an opportunity to serve them.

My prabhu Candramukha  Rama Das and myself are into Bhkti Vaibhav Module 2 .Please bless us Gurumaharaj so that we complete it without any disturbances and we make use of this knowledge in your preaching mission.

Grumaharaj you are so compassionate towards all your devotees not only by giving shelter at your lotus feet and also taking all their sins.Who can have such type of causeless compassion towards us.

I sincerely pray to Lord Narsihma Dev to protect your health and can liberate many conditioned souls like me who are struggling hard in this material world and awaiting to take shelter at your lotus feet.

My prabhu HG Candramukha Rama Das, daughter Hasika and myself Lila Rani Sita Devi Dasi together seek bleesings unto your divine lotus feet for our spiritual growth and use all of us as an instruments in serving your mission .

Your Insignificant Daughter

Lila Rani Sita Devi Dasi

Krsna Katha Desh

 

 

 

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, you are an ocean of mercy, constantly guiding and protecting all of us. You have sacrificed everything to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission—traveling and preaching despite all obstacles. Your love and concern for every devotee are beyond comprehension. Even while struggling with health issues, you continue to inspire and uplift thousands of devotees. Your presence is a priceless gift to this world.

This year is very important for me, as I am appearing for my 10th-grade board exams. By your mercy, I was able to do well in my English exam, but I am finding Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies quite tough. Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely seek your blessings so that I can do well in my exams and make my parents—and you—proud.

More than anything, I pray for your strong blessings so that I may continue my spiritual practices without any external pressure or distractions. I want to develop sincere love for Kṛṣṇa and His devotees and grow in my devotional journey under your divine shelter.

It is very painful to hear about your health issues, Guru Mahārāja. I am continuously praying for you—that Kṛṣṇa may ease your suffering and give you strength to continue guiding all of us.

Thank you for everything you have given us, Guru Mahārāja. Please bless me so that I may always stay connected to you and to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your loving grandson,
Lokanatha Narasimhan

Hare Krishna dear guru Maharaj 

Dandvat Pranaam.

I would like to pray to lord Narsimha dev for your good health. 
 

Wish you very happy Vyas pooja guru maharaj. Kindly keep your blessings always upon us to serve the lord and fulfilling the vows which I have been taken during initiation. 
 

Your Insignificant servant

Lokesvara Gopala Dasa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāma!

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to you, to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to all our paramparā ācāryas!


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande śrī-guruṁ dīna-tāraṇam
paramānanda-mādhavaṁ śrī-caitanya-īśvaram
hariḥ oṁ tat sat


Many happy returns on the 76th Vyāsa-pūjā of our beloved Guru Mahārāja!

I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your long life and good health, so that you may continue to serve your Guru Mahārāja, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.

By your causeless mercy, on 12th February 2025, my wife and I had the blessed opportunity to take snāna at Triveṇī on the sacred occasion of Māghi Pūrṇimā. The next day, we had darśana of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Veṇī Mādhava at ISKCON Prayagraj, and later, of Śrī Kāśī Viśvanātha at Vārāṇasī.

On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly seek your blessings to remain steadfast in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I also request your kind blessings for my mother and family, and that my children will accept a Guru and advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Once again, I offer my heartfelt prayers to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your long life and good health.

Your humble servant,
Madana Mohana Dāsa
(Dīkṣā disciple, Gaurāṅga-deśa yātrā – Dubai)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. I am Mahalingam, and I began following ISKCON in 2019. I am extremely fortunate to now consider myself your spiritual son. Thank you for accepting this fallen soul under your guidance.

I acknowledge that I am still an aspiring devotee, not yet qualified, but I strive to chant my 16 rounds of japa with beads. However, I still feel like a rascal in my bhakti. My progress has been slow due to my job, and my mind often wanders to material thoughts. I acknowledge that my practice of bhakti has not been consistent, and I have not yet fully dedicated myself to devotional service as I should.

With a humble heart, I ask for your mercy and blessings to help me maintain steady progress in my devotion. I am praying for your blessings to secure a permanent job in Qatar for a few years, as my current situation requires financial stability to better support my family and contribute more to the service of Kṛṣṇa. While I understand that everything in Kali-yuga is temporary, having a stable position will allow me to focus more on my spiritual growth and devotional service.

I also pray for your mercy to engage my whole family in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. It is my sincere wish to bring them closer to the teachings of Lord Kṛṣṇa and have them participate in devotional service. I know that you are full of compassion and mercy, and I humbly beg for your blessings in this regard.

Lastly, I wish to sing Vaiṣṇava songs during ārati, and I seek your mercy to help me develop the proper mood and purity to serve in this way.

Please bless me with your grace so that I may continue in my devotional journey and be an instrument in serving you and Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Your humble servant,
Mahalingam

All glories to your auspicious appearance day, dear Guru Mahārāja!

Your tireless dedication to spreading Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission is an inspiration to millions, including myself. Your unparalleled efforts in establishing projects like the TOVP, your support of numerous temples, and your love for kīrtana and preaching reach people all over the world. We are ever grateful for the shelter you provide, the wisdom you impart, and the hope you give to our spiritual journey. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for your boundless mercy.

By your blessings, I have been able to render some humble services in our Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā, Dubai, including teaching kīrtanas, organizing Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes for ladies, conducting Bālotsava for children, and offering flower garlands and prasādam sevā. With your grace, my husband, Ganesh Shenoy, is making great progress in bhakti and is now working towards initiation. My daughter, Rachana Shenoy, is settled with her husband, Ameya Kale, in Arizona and requests your blessings for their new home. My son, after completing a year of studies at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, is back in Dubai seeking employment and spiritual guidance. He is going through some difficult times and is facing challenges on his path right now. We humbly seek your blessings for his well-being and the spiritual upliftment of our family, knowing that your mercy can remove all obstacles.

Guru Mahārāja, I express my deepest gratitude for your endless compassion towards me and my family. Please bless us with spiritual growth, happiness, good health, and your constant guidance and protection. Your mercy is our greatest treasure.

Your servant,
Madhura Maṇḍakinī Devī Dāsī (dīkṣā)
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

O my spiritual father, please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

You have such deep love, appreciation, and attachment, and much, much more for your Guru Mahārāja. On this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I humbly beg for your mercy for the same.

You are an inspiration for me in everything. Please do bless me with Kṛṣṇa Consciousness.

On Vyāsa-pūjā, one should be giving you something, but I am the one who is just begging from you for your mercy, for your blessings, so that I may gain that laulyam for Kṛṣṇa-prema.
I know it's too high a goal for me, but if you wish, everything is possible.

I always wish to please you, to make you happy. Please do bless me so that at least once I may be the reason for your smile. I know for sure this would be the happiest moment of my life.

I want to thank you. I am so grateful to you for always being with me through all my ups and downs. It is you who helps me and gives me the strength for everything. I have no words to express my gratitude towards you.

I wish to improve a lot. Please do help.

My dear spiritual father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet again and again.

All glories to you on your auspicious appearance day.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am seeking your blessings and constant instructions so that I can progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, keeping in mind that my eternal goal and destination is to serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa under your lotus feet. I have a humble desire to be the maidservant of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, who is my eternal mother. So I beg your mercy so that I may serve Her in Goloka Vṛndāvana.

Śrīla Prabhupāda has preached in such a way that yuga-dharmaharināma-saṅkīrtana—and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books are the topmost methods to attain perfection in one’s life. Please shower your mercy upon me so that I can practice my sādhana strictly and understand how to become absorbed in the holy names of the Lord by reading and realizing Prabhupāda’s books.

I am seeking your blessings for success in both my spiritual and material life.

Please shower your divine mercy on me so that I can follow the four regulative principles strictly and remain energized and enthusiastic in my daily sādhana. I beg for your mercy again and again, so that I may follow them carefully and chant the holy names with full concentration, meditating on the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava during brahma-muhūrta.

I pray that I may be forgiven for all the offenses and sins I have committed against you and the Vaiṣṇavas, and I also pray for your health, so that you may continue propagating Lord Caitanya’s mission and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions.

Your disobedient servant,
Maniharan Radhakrishnan
(Shelter Disciple)
Gaurāṅga-deśa

Dear spiritual father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

Kindly help me to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Kindly help me to follow my sādhana. Without your blessings, I will not be able to do any service. Kindly bless my daughter and husband to become part of the paramparā. Whatever little service I am able to render is all because of your mercy. Please continue to bless me and be with me.

Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Jaya Guru Mahārāja!

Your obedient spiritual daughter,
Manohāriṇī Hariprada Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to your divine service!

Today, I bow down with a heart full of gratitude, offering thanks for your unparalleled dedication and unshakable service to ISKCON and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Guru Mahārāja, your life and example continuously inspire me to deepen my connection with Kṛṣṇa through reading the scriptures and sharing this transcendental knowledge with others.

Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, compassionate heart, and fearless preaching have touched countless lives, including mine. Through your teachings and personal example, I have developed a sincere desire to study Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Bhagavad-gītā, and other scriptures more seriously, and to help spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the conditioned souls suffering in ignorance.

Thank you for being a guiding light on the path of bhakti, and for encouraging us, your spiritual children, to carry forward the mission of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

I pray to remain your servant always and to follow your instructions with faith and enthusiasm.

I am eternally grateful to have received harināma initiation from your lotus hands. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for accepting me as your spiritual daughter. This is the greatest gift of my life, and I pray to remain under your shelter and serve your mission with sincerity and devotion, life after life.

Your aspiring servant,
Murāri Vrajeśa dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for the shelter and opportunity you have provided me to serve in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and live in the association of devotees within the ISKCON community. Only through your guidance have I come to understand that true bhakti and the path to Bhagavān can only be attained by serving and taking shelter of the guru. Your unwavering dedication to your Guru Mahārāja inspires me daily to deepen my own commitment to spiritual life.

Though I have only had limited opportunities to serve you—such as helping prepare prasādam once—I sincerely hope that in the future, I will be blessed with more opportunities to offer my humble service to you. Even though I have had few direct darśanas with you, I find great joy and solace in the Connect program that I attend every Ekādaśī in my yātrā, where I receive your guidance, instructions, and solutions to my doubts and problems in life.

I pray to you for shelter—that my chanting and sādhana may always remain steady, despite my lack of knowledge and language barriers that sometimes hinder my ability to attend your classes or read books. I pray that I may remain consistent and never give up on my practice.

I also seek your blessings to faithfully perform the Narasiṁha Āratī daily, specifically for you, without missing a day. Above all, I pray for your long life, health, and continued guidance so that I may serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda to the best of my ability.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your insignificant servant,
Mithilā-kumārī Sītā-devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Krishna dear guru maharaj 

Panchang Pranaam to your lotus feet

I pray to lord for your good health. Wish you very happy Vyas pooja guru maharaj on your appearance day. Kindly keep your blessings always upon us. 
 

your spritual daughter

Mukhya Madhavi Devi Dasi  

Please accept my most humble obeisances 
All Glories to jagatguru Srila Prabupada 
All Glories to gurudev 

I am very fortunate to have such a great person like you in my life GURUMAHARAJ.  You are the most exemplary leaders of ISKCON today. Even upto day you are following sincerity by serving srila prabhupad mission is praiseworthy and wonderful example for all of us .

Because of your mercy I got a beautiful family in KKD(qatar). I feel so grateful to krishna for giving such a pure and whole hearted persons in my life. In india we have very very big family but noone with kind hearted,always their mentality was filled with cheating tendency.
Thatwhy I always mention abt my KKD family in my homage every year. I have seen since from my childhood who make friendship by seeing caste, money status and etc. But my friendship with my KKD devotees,they will see how much Bhakti and sincerity they have towards Lord. 

Gurumaharaj don't know how to say ,with krishna's plan we are moving sweden this month April 22nd, I am very much feared , how we are going to adjust  to that people and climate and going to miss KKD devotees association physically.
Our siksha guru(H.G Radhapathi shyma das prabhuji)gave us biggest responsibility to start ISKCON centre in sweden(luleå). Don't know we are eligible for that . But we will try to fulfil our siksha guru's desire. Please bless us and give your support, strength and mercy on us to start srila prabupada's mission in luleå (sweden).
Please give your special blessings to your grand children pranita,chirasvi, gopivrinda to be successful in their krishna consciousness and studies.

Your most insignificant servant 
Muktipradayini Madhavi Devi Dasi

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories unto Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories unto Your Divine Grace!

Wishing you a very happy and blissful 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, Guru Mahārāja!

With your causeless mercy, on 20th March 2024, I had the immense fortune of receiving initiation at your lotus feet at Śrīdhāma Māyāpur-dhāma. I also received my japa-mālā from your divine hands, making me truly blessed. Thank you so much for accepting me as your disciple, Mahārāja. I humbly seek your blessings to remain steadfast in my sādhana, without any interruption.

My wife, Rūpāraṇī Revathy Devī Dāsī, is also your disciple and is actively engaged in various services at the Chennai temple. My daughter, Deepthi, has completed her master’s degree in the UK, and my son, Tarun Śyām, is currently pursuing his undergraduate studies in Chennai. Due to financial challenges, I have been living away from my family for the past six years.

Guru Mahārāja, if I have knowingly or unknowingly committed any offenses, I sincerely beg for your forgiveness. I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health and for the successful fulfillment of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission.

Kindly shower your blessings upon me and my family so that we may continue to serve you and Gaurāṅga with greater dedication.

Your insignificant servant,
Mukunda Jagajjīvana Dāsa
GDY
Dubai

Dear beloved Śrī Śrīmad Jayapatākā Swāmī Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

"All glories to your auspicious appearance day."
 

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhūtale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

ഓം അജ്ഞാന തിമിരാന്ധസ്യ ജ്ഞാനാഞ്ജന ശലാകയ ചക്ഷുരുന്മീലിതം യേന തസ്മൈ ശ്രീ ഗുരുവേ നമഃ നമ ഓം വിഷ്ണു പാദായ കൃഷ്ണ 1പ്രഷ് ഠായ ഭൂതലേ ശ്രീമതേ ജയപതാക സ്വാമിൻ ഇതി നാമിനേ നമ ആചാര്യപാദായ നിതായ് കൃപ പ്രദായിനേ ഗൗരകഥാ ധാമദായ നഗരഗ്രാമതാരിണേ പ്രീയപ്പെട്ട ഗുരുമഹാരാജ് അങ്ങയുടെ മഹാകാരുണ്യം ഒന്നു കൊണ്ടു മാത്രമാണ് അങ്ങയെ ആത്മീയ ഗുരുവായി എനിക്കും എൻ്റെ കുടുംബത്തിനും ലഭിച്ചത്. അങ്ങയുടെ മഹാകാരുണ്യത്താൽ തിരുനാമം ജപിക്കുന്നതിനും അങ്ങയുടെ പ്രീയ ശിഷ്യരെ ഭഗവൽ സേവനത്തിൽ സഹായിക്കുന്നതിനും അവസരം ലഭിച്ചരിക്കുകയാണ് , ഇത് ഞങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ സൗഭാഗ്യമായി കരുതുന്നു കഴിഞ്ഞ ഗോപാഷ്ടമി നാളിൽ 2024 ശ്രീധാമ് മായാപൂരിൽ വരുവാനും അങ്ങയുടെ അനുഗ്രഹ ആശീർവാദത്താൽ മന്ത്രദീക്ഷ സ്വീകരിക്കുവാനും സാധിച്ചു ഗുരുമഹരാജ് അങ്ങയുടെ നിർദ്ധേശങ്ങൾ പാലിച്ച് ഭക്തിയുത ഭഗവത് സേവനത്തിൽ കൂടുതൽ പുരോഗമിക്കുവാൻ അവിടുത്തെ അനുഗ്രഹ ആശിർവാദത്തിനു വേണ്ടി ഈ അവസരത്തിൽ യാചിക്കുന്നു ഗുരു മഹാരാജിൻ്റെ ആയുരാരോഗ്യ സൗഖ്യത്തിനായി ധന്വന്തരി മന്ത്രവും അധിക ആവർത്തി തിരുനാമവും ജപിച്ചു വരുന്നു.

ജയ് ഗുരുദേവ് ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണ

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet.

Kindly bless me and my family to continue to serve Guru and Kṛṣṇa, and give me the remembrance to think of Kṛṣṇa in all circumstances.

Your servant,
Bhakta Kanthaperumal Mani

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Śrīla Jayapatākā Swami.

Please accept my humble obeisances.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhūtale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
namo ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpa-pradāyine
gaura-kathā dhāma dāya nagara-grāma tāriṇe

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my humble homage at your lotus feet. Though I am unqualified in many ways, I feel immensely fortunate to be under your divine shelter. Your unwavering spiritual strength continues to inspire and encourage me to serve in whatever small capacity I can.

Over the past couple of years, I have experienced many moments that have given me a renewed enthusiasm to serve you. Last year, in July, I was blessed to receive your darśana in Śrī Māyāpur Dhām after many years. Hearing directly from you in person, I strongly felt your utmost dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. No obstacle can hinder your service as you tirelessly uplift fallen souls like myself from the miserable condition of material existence.

Additionally, in recent years, I have been fortunate to associate with some of your wonderful disciples at both the London temple and Bhaktivedanta Manor. Through my conversations with them, I witnessed their deep-rooted love and commitment to serving your instructions. Their exemplary dedication allowed me to practically realize the essence of ‘dāsa-dāsa-anudāsa’ as I was greatly inspired by them all.

This year began with the glorious blessings of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Londonīśvara. Dancing and singing Harināma with all my heart alongside devotees from around the world, in the packed streets of London, was a deeply moving experience. Seeing people from all walks of life joyfully join in the chanting reinforced my realization that the holy name attracts all, regardless of their background, and even a momentary connection with Kṛṣṇa consciousness can purify their hearts. Your repeated emphasis on the loud chanting of the holy name and its immeasurable benefit to all living entities became even clearer to me in that moment.

Just like the squirrel in Rāma-līlā, who contributed tiny pebbles to build the bridge and served with all its ability, I too have been trying to serve in my own small way, through preaching and kīrtana at my university. However, I often feel a lack of confidence in my preaching efforts. Therefore, I humbly beg for your mercy so that I may develop more conviction and sincerity in spreading the glories of the holy name.

Recently, my parents and I relocated from Kṛṣṇa Kathā Deśa to Balarāmadeśa. I pray for your blessings to continue my services here with even greater love and dedication. Please bless me to always remain in the association of devotees and to be ever inspired in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

On this special day, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva to give you improved health and strength and to serve you, both in person and by sincerely following your instructions.

Your insignificant servant,
Muthulakṣmī Avudaiappan (aspiring disciple)
Balarāmadeśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa to our dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Guru Mahārāja!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Guru Mahārāja, Happy Appearance Day to you!

On this glorious day, we pray to Lord Gauraṅga to shower His causeless mercy upon you. As your name signifies, you are always victorious. Although you experience bodily difficulties, you have never deviated from your service. Not only do you continue to serve, but you inspire all of us to wholeheartedly engage in devotional service. Your dedication is the greatest motivation for our spiritual journey.

By Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, we have been blessed with a second baby boy recently. We feel so blessed that you have kindly named him (Tanmay Kārttika). With your blessings, we will ensure that he grows up in an atmosphere conducive to devotional service, assisting in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

By your mercy, I have received service in the prasādam committee for Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā. I seek your blessings to serve the yātrā and assist your beloved disciples in the best possible way.

We always aspire to remain under the shelter of your lotus feet, with a fully surrendered mood, sincerely following your instructions.

We pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to give you strength and good health, so that you may continue to enlighten many more souls.

Your humble children,
Nāgapati Nityānanda Dāsa
Nadiyāvasinī Viṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī

Your Grandchildren,
Nārāyaṇa Nitāi Caraṇa
Tanmay Kārttika Nimāi Caraṇa

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 Gurudeva,

I have no qualification nor capability to be able to glorify you, because as Bhakti Dhīra Dāmodara Mahārāja says, glorification is done by pure devotees—others can only flatter. However, simply by attempting to glorify a person like you, there is much benefit to be gained. Therefore, on this auspicious occasion, I would like to plead for your mercy on account of your compassionate nature, which is reflective—like that of Lord Nityānanda:

adhama patita jīvera dvāre dvāre giyā
harināma mahā-mantra dicchena bilāiyā

I pray for that fortunate day when your knock on the door of my heart will impel me to realize your unbounded mercy (kāruṇyā) upon me. Despite knowing me to be of a Jagāi-like personality, you refuse to turn me away. Allowing me to call myself your disciple, you have once again proven the magnanimity of Lord Caitanya’s movement.

I wish to take this opportunity to pray at your lotus feet for the strength and determination to make the best use of this human form of life. Being overcome by animalistic tendencies, I simply hanker after sense gratification day and night, knowing well that such desires further entangle one in the bondage of perpetual material suffering.

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.17.27, it is said:

ācāryaṁ māṁ vijānīyān
nāvamanyeta karhicit

"One should know the ācārya as Myself and never disrespect him in any way."

So I would like to offer this śloka as a prayer at your lotus feet:

mādṛk prapanna-paśu-pāśa-vimokṣaṇāya
muktāya bhūri-karuṇāya namo 'layāya
svāṁśena sarva-tanu-bhṛn-manasi pratīta-
pratyag-dṛśe bhagavate bṛhate namas te

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.15.22–25, it is said that all perfection is easily achieved by service unto the lotus feet of the spiritual master. In pursuance of such perfection, I have started my Bhakti-śāstrī degree program at the Vṛndāvana Institute of Higher Education.

Apart from that, I always try to engage myself in book distribution and saṅkīrtana, and have distributed at least 20+ of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books (mahā and small included) over the last year. I also contribute to the weekly Sunday feasts here in Vellore by taking part in various services like pot washing, floor cleaning, prasādam distribution, and kīrtana. I have come to realize that voluntarily taking up menial service for the pleasure of the Lord purifies me the most.

By these insignificant efforts, I am trying to please you and Śrīla Prabhupāda and hope to one day be able to meet the mark.

Your unworthy disciple,
Nareśa Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Dāsa (dīkṣā)
Dubai, UAE
(Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya Kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.

All glories to your appearance day, our beloved Guru Mahārāja.

I, your spiritual son, Navanīta Taskara Kṛṣṇa Dāsa, pray to Lord Śrī Rādhā Mādhava and Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health. On this auspicious day, I pray to Lord Dhanvantari for your long and healthy life. Guru Mahārāja, because of your mercy and blessings, I am able to perform some devotional service.

Guru Mahārāja, I am preaching to bachelor camp devotees in small groups following the Bhakti-vṛkṣa pattern, conducting weekly sessions on Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. I always feel that whatever sevā I am able to perform is all because of your mercy. You are patita-pāvana, and I am highly grateful to Lord Kṛṣṇa and my śikṣā-guru who has shown me the path to attain a spiritual father like you. You and your instructions are everything for me. I feel blissful when I serve the devotees in the Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups. Some of them are now preparing to take shelter at your lotus feet. Praying for all of them—please bless them so they can come closer to Kṛṣṇa. Now we have started reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s small books through a diploma course, and from our group, 50 devotees have registered and have started seriously reading the books. I am a deeply fallen soul, but our beloved Guru Mahārāja, you are patita-pāvana. Please bless me and shower your mercy so that I can serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission and serve you.

Gurudeva, you have always set the highest example in practicing and following the orders of your Gurudeva. Please bless me so that I can follow your instructions, improve my daily sādhana, and develop Kṛṣṇa-prema in my heart.

I am a fallen soul, making many mistakes, yet your mercy and blessings still flow to me.

Although you have many bodily health issues, you are still visiting many places where Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu traveled and are installing the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

It is all your mercy that I am able to write these words. Without you and your guidance, my life is tasteless.

On your auspicious appearance day, I pray once more to the Lord for your good health and long life. Seeking your mercy so that I can spread Lord Caitanya’s mission to many more souls, and in doing so, slowly uplift myself from my fallen condition.

Your humble servant,

Navanīta Taskara Kṛṣṇa Dāsa

Kṛṣṇa-kathā deśa

 

HARE KRISHNA

My dear Spiritual father/Guru Maharaj,

Kindly accept my koti koti dandvat onto your lotus feet,

I like to read your daily activities from your mob app and I feel someone who just read and meditate on your daily activities, can easily understand your dedication to fulfill the instructions of Srila Prabhupad as well as how much you are in depth to bring up the fallen souls from the clutches of Mayadevi. Even if you are unwell, even if you go to bed late night, even if you are busy with many managarial activities and responding to them, you daily read CHAITANYA CHARITRAMRITA before getting sleep shows your extacy and deep relation with Chaitanya Leela. Even we are not much able to understand your AMRIT VANI, still we get your instructions through your mob app.

Even you are not well since long, still you are able to travel so much and still you are able to propogate the massage of Supreme Lord as well as Srila Prabhupad so clearly. Many fallen souls like me are getti9ng benifit by your DARSHAN and many by your AMRIT VANI. 

I like to be there in Mayapur on every Vyas puja of yours but it is not happening till now. Last year I tried but my misfortune was you were not there but in Noida.

I pray for your blessings so that I can pray for you and your good health which will purify many souls by your association in future as well.

Thanks for accepting the fallen souls like me who is not at all eligible for your mercy, it shows you are really PATIT PAVAN for the whole universe.

HARE KRISHNA guru maharaj

Koti koti dandvat pranam onto your Lotus Feet

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Congratulations on your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

I pray to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa that You continue to guide and inspire such a fallen soul like myself. I also pray that You are always empowered to fulfill all the instructions that Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda gave to You.

In spite of all challenges and the difficulties related to Your health, You continue to move forward on the path of fulfilling Your spiritual master's instructions. You are indeed an epitome of inspiration. Whomever You come in contact with, You touch their lives and transform their hearts, inspiring them to chant the holy name of the Lord. This is a living testimony to Your unwavering determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Following in Your footsteps, this year I distributed three copies of the Bhagavad-gītā to my office colleagues. By Your mercy, I was able to inspire one of them to begin attending the Bhakti-vṛkṣa class that I conduct.

At present, there are about six to seven members attending my class. O my Guru Mahārāja, please bless me that I may inspire more and more souls to begin their spiritual journey.

I also seek Your blessings that two of my Bhakti-vṛkṣa members, who have already taken aspiration from You, may soon take shelter and dīkṣā from You.

Once again, I pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for Your good health.

Your insignificant servitor,
Parameśvara Prema Dāsa

My dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, all glories to you.

Gurudeva, on this most auspicious occasion of your 76th appearance day, I offer my heartfelt prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrī Pañca Tattva to bestow upon you good health, strength, and many more years to uplift countless conditioned souls like myself.

By your mercy, I was able to reside in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur from January 2021 and had the opportunity to serve in your office from July 2021 to March 2023, coordinating initiations and maintaining the devotee database. However, I left your office in April 2023 and later left Māyāpur in July 2023. Looking back, I deeply feel that my departure was due to my offenses at the lotus feet of the Vaiṣṇavas. With great remorse, I sincerely beg for your forgiveness and pray that I never commit such offenses again.

I have now relocated back to Dubai with my family and am engaged in various services in both Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā (GDY) and Dāmodaradeśa Yātrā (DDY). In GDY, I am serving the Deities, assisting in yātrā donation collections, and helping devotees embark on pilgrimage to the holy dhāmas. In November 2024, I was blessed to organize a group of 30 devotees for Purī Parikramā, and we also visited Remuṇā-dhāma, staying at the ISKCON temple there. By your mercy, all the devotees relished the parikramā and the darśana of Śrī Kṣīra-cora Gopīnātha.

Currently, I am preparing for the upcoming Navadvīpa Parikramā, bringing a group of 25 devotees from GDY to join the South India group. Additionally, I am planning a trip to the Divya Deśam temples in South India with hopes of bringing 25 to 30 devotees. During these yātrās, I take care of all the devotees' needs—transport, accommodation, prasādam, and overall well-being—offering this service as an offering unto your lotus feet. Gurudeva, please bless me so that I may inspire more devotees to visit Māyāpur, Vṛndāvana, and Purī-dhāma. Without your blessings, I am unable to continue this service.

Besides this, I am taking a few classes for new devotees under the Bhakti-vṛkṣa program, guiding them in their Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am also conducting youth classes, prabhu’s classes, and reading Caitanya-caritāmṛta with a small group twice a week.

Although I constantly remember the Deities of Māyāpur, my mind often remains in Māyā. I chant, but my mind wanders throughout the universe. While I find joy in my services here in Dubai, I still feel disturbed being away from the dhāma.

Gurudeva, you know well that I am the most fallen and sinful. But your mercy is unlimited, and only by that mercy can I continue on this path. I beg you to kindly bless me so that I develop some taste for chanting the holy names and hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Please bless me with guru-bhakti, so that I may truly serve you with sincerity.

On this auspicious day of your appearance, I pray for your blessings so that I may advance in my Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda with devotion.

Your most insignificant servant,
Pāvana Gauraprema Dāsa
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Happy Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Appearance Day!

On this special day, I want to offer my heartfelt gratitude to you for your boundless mercy and tireless dedication to spreading the holy names of Kṛṣṇa across the world.

Mahārāja, you planted the seed and spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa.

I am deeply grateful for your efforts in planting the seed of Kṛṣṇa consciousness here in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (Qatar). Because of you, we have been able to nourish the roots of Bhakti-vṛkṣa, Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Bhakti-śāstrī, TTC, IDC, celebrate various festivals, and so much more in this desert land. Today, we are blessed with Bhakti-vaibhava through online programs, and we eagerly look forward to the day when, by your mercy, we will also have physical Bhakti-vaibhava here.

Mahārāja, you are so merciful.

It is because of you that my śikṣā-gurus were able to guide me in converting my material consciousness, once focused on cricket, to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. From material pursuits to the highest spiritual realization—this transformation would not have been possible without your mercy.

During your South India tour, I had the humble opportunity to observe a few things with my limited ability. If I have made any mistakes or offenses, I humbly beg for your forgiveness, Mahārāja.

Mahārāja, you are a great poet.

I remember when you spoke about the Ugādi laddu you had tasted decades ago. That laddu was both sweet and bitter—reflecting the nature of life, which is a mix of both happiness and distress. Your words were filled with profound wisdom, Mahārāja. Happy Ugādi to you as well, with the hope that we can continue learning from your teachings.

Mahārāja, you are a great caretaker.

You mentioned the earthquake in Myanmar, which measured 7.47 on the Richter scale and caused damage to our temple in Mandalay. You also spoke about the earthquake affecting Bangkok and Thailand. In this material world, there is always a mix of happiness and distress (connected with the Ugādi laddu), yet you continue to inspire us with your unwavering commitment to Lord Caitanya's mission and to caring for His devotees. We pray for all those affected by these natural calamities.

Mahārāja, your dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda is truly inspiring.

You introduced the My Sādhana app, which tracks our daily practices, such as japa, book reading, hearing, and preaching. It has been a wonderful tool for many of us to stay connected to our sādhana. As you mentioned, the app is available for iPhone users, and soon, it will also be available for Android users on Vyāsa-pūjā day. You explained that this app was created by the Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) and is dedicated to Śrīla Prabhupāda. What a beautiful way to honor our Founder-Ācārya and encourage our own devotional progress.

Mahārāja, you are a great businessman—of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

When someone asked about the cost of the app, you kindly responded that the cost was simply to do good sādhana and preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your approach to business is a divine model for us to follow. This spirit of giving and sharing, as exemplified by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, is something we can all aspire to.

Mahārāja, you give great importance to regional languages.

When you spoke the word “Nandri” (thank you) in Tamil, you touched our hearts deeply. I also admire how you learned Bengali to assist in the development of Māyāpur. This shows your genuine love for the culture and your respect for the devotees of all regions. You are indeed a wonderful speaker, Mahārāja, and your words resonate with us all.

Mahārāja, you are a living example of devotion.

I am moved to tears when you preach, as despite your physical condition, your words serve as a constant reminder of the deep compassion and love you have for Lord Caitanya and His devotees. Despite your physical challenges, you continue to walk in the footsteps of Lord Caitanya, leaving a divine legacy in South India.

Mahārāja, because of you, we received the service of the Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura temple construction.

By your mercy, we received the Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Mandir project at his birthplace in Bīrnagar. A 12-crore construction project has been entrusted to Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa. Thank you for giving us such an opportunity, which was also a wish of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his instruction to you, Mahārāja, for building the temple for Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. Because of you, we have received this opportunity.


Mahārāja, my personal obligations:

  1. I wish to inform you that I have resigned from my current organization in order to uplift my material position. My family and I are planning to relocate from Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (Qatar) to North Sweden by April 2025. Before making any commitment to the new organization, we sought approval from our śikṣā-guru and our yātrā president. By their mercy, we have received approval, with the expectation of forming a new ISKCON center in North Sweden. Although I do not know if I am capable of this task, I have faith in the words of my śikṣā-guru. I humbly seek your blessings for the successful establishment of this new center, Mahārāja.

  2. During our celebration of Ugādi here in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa, while reading the horoscope predictions for this year, it was said that I would be blessed with a new child. Mahārāja, I humbly request your blessings that this prediction may come true, but in a spiritual sense. May I receive a spiritual child—a disciple—through your mercy.

Please forgive me if I have made any offenses in expressing these thoughts. I am a humble disciple, seeking your guidance and blessings in all aspects of my life.

Jaya Guru Mahārāja! Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Your servant,
Prabhu Govinda Dāsa

Hare Krishna Guru maharaj,Danvat Pranams! 

First I wish you a Happy KC Birthday to you. My name is Pranita Prabakaran and I'm 11years old. How are you ? and how is your health? I have two sisters they are Chirasvi Charu Mai Radhika and Gopi Vrinda, they both are 4 years old. Please bless them ,me and my perents to follow Krishna Consciousness in Sweden

I was in KKD Yatra for 7-8 years. Now I am moving to Sweden as my father (Prabu Govinda Das) has a better position for his job there.We are moving to Sweden,luleå this month.My siksa guru is Radhapati Shyam Das, he has told me and my family to start a new Iskcon centre in Sweden.

Please bless me and my family to start a new centre in Sweden and also please bless us to follow KC there. Also please bless me and my sisters to be good in studies. Please keep your health good,and once again Happy KC Birthday Gurumaharaj! Hare Krishna!

Your little servent,
Pranita Prabakaran

परम आदरणीय व परम पूज्य श्रील गुरु महाराज 

हरे कृष्ण 

सादर कोटिशः दण्डवत प्रणाम

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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

My beloved Gurudeva,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories on your auspicious 76th appearance day.

I am so happy to glorify you, dear Gurudeva, on this auspicious day, even though an insignificant servant like me is not at all qualified to offer proper glorification.

Gurudeva, you are a true ācārya who has dedicated your entire life to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions are your life and soul. The Māyāpur we see, enjoy, and relish today is the outcome of your tremendous hard work. Every day, thousands of devotees are visiting Māyāpur, and you are always eager to make sure that they are all nicely taken care of. Gurudeva, we were so joyful to see you receive the Hindu Ratna Award from the World Hindu Federation this year for your outstanding efforts to make the whole world Kṛṣṇa conscious.

Gurudeva, even though your health condition is fragile, still you give classes daily, attend meetings, and perform preaching activities. Even when you were in the hospital, you were preaching to nurses and doctors, inspiring them to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and read Bhagavad-gītā. Gurudeva, you are never bothered about your health condition. You are not body conscious—you are 100% soul conscious. You are always concerned with the spiritual well-being of devotees. You remain calm, cool, and constantly engaged in transforming each and every soul into a devotee.

Last year, when His Holiness Śivarāma Swami Mahārāja visited you in the ICU, he later said, “I have not seen anyone who has such strong willpower to stay on and keep serving Śrīla Prabhupāda.” We are so fortunate to have you as our spiritual master, a dṛḍha-vrata.

Gurudeva, I have truly experienced your mercy many times. Whenever I feel weak in my sādhana and devotional practices, I pray and meditate on you, which gives me immense strength to continue my spiritual journey with renewed enthusiasm.

Gurudeva, please bless us so we can engage more and more in preaching and other devotional activities, so we may fulfill the promise we made to you during our initiation. I am praying to Lord Narasiṁhadeva to protect you and keep you in good health. We are reciting the Dhanvantari mantra daily and chanting extra rounds of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra for your well-being.

Gurudeva, please forgive me for any offenses I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly. Please bless me to follow strict sādhana. Gurudeva, kindly bestow your mercy upon our family, our cell members, all our cakra members, and the Gurukula team, so that we may all be engaged in fulfilling your mission.

We are waiting eagerly for your visit to Mathurādeśa.

Your insignificant servants from Mathurādeśa,
Premamayī Campakalatā devī dāsī
Śivanātha Giridhārī dāsa
Silpa and Madhava

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet. All glories to this sacred day of Your appearance in this world to deliver fallen souls like me.

Śrīla Prabhupāda mentioned that Your Holiness is an associate of Lord Caitanya. When I first heard this after joining ISKCON, I admit I was a little skeptical. But as time passed and my connection with Śrīla Prabhupāda and Your Divine Grace deepened, I realized it was indeed true.

Especially after my first initiation, I began experiencing realizations—whether through śāstric study, receiving sevā, or finding answers to doubts and questions. I even received direct answers from You in dreams.

Last year, after Gaura Pūrṇimā, when You became seriously ill and were hospitalized in Delhi, I was very worried. I had gone on Spiritual Safari in the hope of receiving Your association, but I was not fortunate enough. One night, I had a dream in which I saw You recovering and returning to Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma—and within a few weeks, this became reality. All glories to Lord Caitanya!

You turn people into devotees simply by giving Your darśana. You answer questions in inconceivable ways. Despite ongoing medical challenges, including regular dialysis, You continue to travel and preach tirelessly. Your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda proves that You are a blessing from Lord Caitanya for conditioned souls like me.

Guru Mahārāja, I like to write to You—especially sending sevā reports—but often I feel my services are too insignificant to bring to Your notice.

Still, by Your causeless mercy, our in-person Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes are going on well. Devotees are steadily progressing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and new souls are joining.

Please bless us to become instruments in the hands of Your Holiness and Śrīla Prabhupāda, so we may preach widely and help many more people come to devotional service.

Please grant us intelligence, strength, and all-round ability to expand Kṛṣṇa consciousness for the pleasure of Śrī Śrī Gaurāṅga-Nityānanda.

As per Your instruction, I have now started Self-Paced Bhakti Vaibhava study through Para-tattva Catuśpāṭhi, under the guidance of His Grace Padmamukha Nimai Prabhu.

Guru Mahārāja, I deeply desire to have Your darśana soon. Please bless me, my husband Raseśvara Vrajapati dāsa, our children Aditya, Ditya, and our Bhakti-vṛkṣa members, so that we all may become pure devotees, sincerely serving the guru-paramparā.

Please forgive my offenses and kindly never leave me. I beg You to correct me when I’m influenced by māyā, and bless me with śuddha-nāma, pure chanting of the holy names.

We are daily praying to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for Your long, healthy, Kṛṣṇa conscious life.

Your insignificant servant,
Premarūpā Vrajeśvarī Devī Dāsī
Śyāmadeśa Yātrā

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to you, all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and Lord Nitāi Gaurāṅga for your good health and long life.

Guru Mahārāja, you gave me the aim of life and showed me the way to live. I was living a life no different from that of an animal, but with your blessings, you transformed me from an animalistic existence to a human one. By accepting me as your child, you saved me from the depths of saṁsāra-sāgara.

Kindly forgive my offences and always keep me at the shelter of your lotus feet.

Your eternal and humble servant,
Prema-sāgara Śyāma Dāsa (Dīkṣā disciple)
Gaurāṅga Deśa,

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Gratitude to Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my most humble obeisances. Guru Mahārāja, heartily I offer my congratulations and well-wishes on the occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā. I am always grateful for your loving association and care.

Dear spiritual father, Guru Mahārāja, our KKD yātrā and I are always praying for your good health, and we are so grateful for your kindness, grace, and presence in our lives. Please continue your guidance for all fallen souls. You are an inspiration not only to your disciples like us but also to the global community of devotees.

Key Teaching Reflection

From your lectures I can understand your inspiration, instructions, and mood. Dear Guru Mahārāja, I will try my best to fulfill your desires and carry the mood of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I have started reading the amazing book Milwaukee to Māyāpur, glorifying your birth and your activities. Hopefully, with your mercy, I will complete the book.

I am currently doing Bhakti-śāstrī, and by your mercy, it is going nicely. I am taking Bhagavad-gītā class for five devotees in India and Qatar. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so I may carry your instructions without any offense.

Offering Service and Commitment

Dear Guru Mahārāja, in our KKD yātrā, my śikṣā-guru and mātājī gave me the service to take KKC classes for children. For the past eight years, I have been conducting this class. Monthly, on Fridays, I also give Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class in our chakra.

Every day, I read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on Zoom with some devotees in India. In India, in our family, my sister installed an altar in her home. Her family—husband and daughter—have started chanting. Please bless her and her family to continue sādhana and sevā without difficulty. My parents are also chanting, Guru Mahārāja.

Dear spiritual father, Guru Mahārāja, please bless me to do more sevā for our KKD yātrā, and also for our śikṣā-gurus and their families, without any struggle. May they all be happy and enthusiastic to do more service in the yātrā. Without them, we cannot do anything—we need their guidance and support always to grow in our spiritual lives.

Closing Prayers

Dear Guru Mahārāja, as I am your daughter, I need your support and guidance. You are my only hope. Now I understand that there is no one else who can truly save me—only Guru and Kṛṣṇa.

I am an unworthy spiritual daughter, Guru Mahārāja, but please, I beg for your support. You are the ocean of mercy—I need just a drop of that mercy upon me and my family. Please guide us. Now I am a surrendered soul unto your lotus feet.

Please bless us so that we may become instruments in your hands to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, our sins cannot be taken away by our husbands, parents, or children. But by showing a serving attitude and trying to surrender unto the guru-paramparā, you initiate us and take on our sins—and now you are suffering so many health issues because of us.

But still, you never fail to give pravacan, never stop giving initiation or any service to Śrīla Prabhupāda. You came to save us all who are struggling in this material world. You are my great, great, great inspiration. You are my only hope in life.

You are my spiritual father, my guru, my everything…

My sincere prayers are for your good health.

Your humble, unworthy spiritual daughter,
Premeśvarī Padmā Devī Dāsī
KKD – Qatar

My dear respectable beloved spiritual father,

Please accept my respectful humble obeisances unto your lotus feet! All glories to Your Divine Grace! All glories to Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Guru Mahārāja! All glories to this most auspicious day—your Appearance Day!

Our sincere prayers on this holy, auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā for your mercy and protection.

For the first time in this life, I received your Divine Grace’s darśana and blessings in Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Gopāla Kṛṣṇa Temple, Kanoo Garden, in Balarāmadeśa (Bahrain). I was given a thalapūjā to offer flowers and lamp. As a neophyte, I remember the excitement and bliss within me when I saw you for the first time. Still, I do not forget those close darśana of your Divine Grace’s eyes which blessed us all abundantly.

Koṭi-koṭi-koṭi pañcāṅga praṇāmas.

Years ago, I had a dream that I was flying in a flight around the borders of Bhārata-deśa to circumambulate—at once—all the sacred tīrthas, divine dhāmas, temples, bhāgavatas, and all the sacred and divine features, at once, in whole. Just as we circumambulate Govardhana Hill in a rikṣā, this was like circumambulating the entire Bharata-khaṇḍa in one stretch by flight.

The flight descended and showed, from the sky, all the four Bada-cār-dhāma temples in the four corners of the country. Wherever possible, the flight lowered to show sacred rivers, temples, hills, etc. Finally, it included Nepal Muktinātha, thus covering all the 106 Divya Deśams (as the 107th and 108th are in Vaikuṇṭha).

When I woke up, I didn’t know how many miles or kilometers such a journey would be, or whether such a flight could even be arranged. If so, we could all go on a divine flying yātrā together. It would be a varam (boon) for elderly devotees and for the general public.

We could start from Rāmeśvaram to Dvārakā to Badarīnātha to Jagannātha Purī, and then return to Rāmeśvaram. We could get down for darśana at each of the four cār-dhāmas, continuing by flight to complete the circumambulation.

After many thoughts and calculations about tickets, budgets, and practical concerns, I realized it would remain just a dream for me.

But then—some intuition, or perhaps Kṛṣṇa within—spoke:

"Just circumambulate your Guru. That alone will fulfill your above dream."

Personally, I cannot take the darśana of my beloved Guru Mahārāja in person and circumambulate him—that is also not practically possible, and I am not that pure.

So I kept my dear respectable Guru Mahārāja’s photo and circumambulated. I know I am not eligible, but with the mercy of Guru and Gaurāṅga, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, all my śikṣā-gurus, and Guru Mahārāja’s mercy—my dream was fulfilled.

Yes—it is a divine victory!

It was fulfilled simply by a pradakṣiṇā of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Victory Flag, my dear beloved spiritual father and respected Guru Mahārāja, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami.

I am so excited, satisfied, and blissful on this spiritual safari. Thank you so much!

Koṭi-koṭi-koṭi-koṭi-koṭi-koṭi-koṭi praṇāmas, Guru Mahārāja.

Your humble sevikā,
Pritirūpā Rukmiṇī Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, we are praying every day to Lord Narasiṁhadeva for your good health.

The kids are doing well. Only my daughter, Vaiṣṇavī, is a little worried about her studies. By your mercy, my mother-in-law has started chanting—slowly, but there is some visible change.

By your mercy, I received festival decoration sevā in our yātrā. I recently underwent an operation, but again, by your mercy, I am okay now.

I have also started a Bālotsava class. Two children received “Outstanding” awards in a śloka competition, and one girl received an “Outstanding” award in an external Sanskrit śloka competition. The kids are very enthusiastic, and their parents are very cooperative. Guru Mahārāja, please bless them all.

I am trying to chant the Bhāgavatam stutis every day, although sometimes I miss. On festival days, I try to chant more.

Guru Mahārāja, my son Mukunda is now 12 years old. In our family tradition, the upanayanam is usually done at the age of 9, but due to the pandemic and my daughter’s board exams, it got delayed. Please bless him so that we may be able to perform his upanayanam this year.

Guru Mahārāja, I wish to start a Bhakti-vṛkṣa class, but I am a little scared about whether I’ll be able to manage the time—since the kids are growing up, household duties are increasing, and there are many other services here and also in India. Please bless me with a little more strength so I can do more and more sevā.

Guru Mahārāja, I don't always know what to ask or what to share with you. Please forgive me if I have said anything inappropriate.

My parents named me Prīti after a singer, and I used to get upset with my mother for giving me such a common name. I always wanted to change it. But you transformed my ordinary name into something special and beautiful—Pritivardhinī. Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

Your spiritual daughter,
Prītivardhinī Tulasī Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Maharaj 

please accept my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.

I am very fortunate that you are my spiritual master. By seeing you I get inspired that even in this bodily condition you are trying your best to fulfill Srila Prabhupad mission.You are also so Merciful being a associate of Lord caitanya and Nityanand. You are exemplary leader at present in ISKCON . Because of your Mercy now I am serving Parmakaruna Gaura Nitai.I am trying to serving as children teacher to give them Krishna conscious. By your mercy and inspiration I have started Bhakti vaibhav . Your are perfect father who saved me by all misery and helping me to go back to godhead. Please forgive me whatever mistake I do knowingly or unknowingly. Please take care of your health . I need your guidance always. 
your spiritual daughter 

punyavati sita devi dasi 

Vyāsa-pūjā Homage – 2025

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Gurudeva, my spiritual father,

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto the dust of your lotus feet.

This year, despite your health challenges, you continue to inspire all your disciples, well-wishers, and new members with great enthusiasm. You are setting an extraordinary example of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda with heart and soul under all circumstances. Your dedication will be recorded in ISKCON's history as an exemplary relationship between a spiritual master and a dedicated disciple.

In May 2024, we had your darśana in Delhi, and on behalf of the Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa yātrā, we invited Your Holiness for the 30-year celebration of our yātrā. During that time, we also received your permission for my daughter’s wedding.

For the 30th-anniversary celebration of Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa in Tirupati, you kindly sent His Grace Mahāvarāha Dāsa and His Grace Śyāma Rasika Dāsa to represent you. Additionally, you graced us with your live presence from your dialysis room, addressing all the devotees of our yātrā. It was a great pleasure for all of us. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for your kindness.

You also encouraged us to support the Janmasthāna project of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura in Birnagar. I was fortunate to serve in this project under the guidance of His Grace Vaikuṇṭhapati Dāsa.

You also virtually blessed my daughter’s wedding, and many senior disciples were present to give their blessings. You provided a detailed message on how to properly lead a gṛhastha āśrama life. My entire family and I are deeply indebted to you, Guru Mahārāja.

My situation is exactly as described in the bhajana of Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura:

hari hari! biphale janama goṅāinu
manuṣya-janama pāiyā, rādhā-kṛṣṇa nā bhajiyā,
jāniyā śuniyā biṣa khāinu

O Lord Hari, I have wasted my life. Although I have taken this rare human birth, I have not served Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa, and thus I have knowingly drunk poison.

Please bless me so that I may overcome my shortcomings and serve Śrīla Prabhupāda with enthusiasm under your guidance. My aspirations are as follows:

  • To develop our congregation and train devotees to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. At present, 197 Bhakti-vṛkṣa groups exist, and I aspire to expand this to 225 groups by next year.

  • My daughter, Amṛtā, has completed her vivāha-saṁskāra and is now residing in the UK. Please bless the couple so that they may progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and all their endeavors.

  • I seek your special blessings for my son, Aniruddha, who is in his final year of studies. May he be successful in his engineering studies and further education in Melbourne, Australia.

  • My mother, Varadhātrī Paurṇamāsī Devī Dāsī, your initiated disciple, needs your mercy to continue her sādhana.

Guru Mahārāja, my entire family—my wife, Ujjvala Kālindī Devī Dāsī; my children, Amṛtā and Aniruddha; and my mother, Varadhātrī Paurṇamāsī Devī Dāsī—joins me on the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā in offering prayers to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Pañca-tattva for your good health. We pray that you may always remain in the best of spirits and continue your unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your insignificant servant,

Rādhāpati Śyāma Dāsa
Dīkṣā Disciple
Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,
Daṇḍavat-praṇāma,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your merciful guidance and to share my spiritual journey with you.

By your blessings, I have been trying to follow your instructions and serve Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga to the best of my ability. However, I find myself struggling with developing a strong habit of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and overcoming attachments to material activities. Despite my efforts, I often feel distracted and unable to fully absorb myself in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I realize that I need further purification and strength to overcome these obstacles and make steady progress on this path.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly seek your guidance on how I can improve in my spiritual life and serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission more effectively. Your instructions are my greatest source of inspiration, and I pray for the determination and sincerity to follow them without deviation.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for your endless mercy, patience, and blessings. I pray to always remain engaged in devotional service under your shelter.

Your insignificant servant,
Rādharāja Mādhava Dāsa

“Nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine,
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kripā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe.”

O Gurudeva, Your Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja!
Hare Kṛṣhṇa! Dandavat praṇām!!

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your Holiness' divine lotus feet. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this most auspicious occasion of Your Holiness' 76th Śrī Vyāsa Pūjā Mahotsava, I offer my deepest gratitude and heartfelt homage. Your Holiness is a true embodiment of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s compassion, tirelessly engaging in the divine mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness across the world. Your Holiness' unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions is a source of immense inspiration for countless devotees, including myself.

Gurudeva, my life was devoid of true meaning until Your Holiness’ causeless mercy showered upon me. Your Holiness has accepted me as your disciple, a fallen soul, and guided me on the path of devotional service. Through Your Holiness' teachings, I have come to realize the invaluable treasure of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and the purpose of life: to serve and love the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, without material motives.

I am constantly amazed by Your Holiness' boundless energy and dedication despite the challenges Your Holiness faces. Your Holiness' divine presence is a living testimony to complete surrender and unwavering faith in the Lord’s service. Each word Your Holiness speaks, each instruction Your Holiness gives, carries the weight of divine wisdom, illuminating the hearts of all who hear them.

On this auspicious and divine occasion, I offer my humble obeisances with folded hands, enthusiastically praying for Your Holiness' good health and well-being. May Your Holiness graciously continue to guide and uplift countless souls like me, leading them to seek refuge at the most merciful lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga.

Your Holiness' insignificant servant,
Rādheswarī Gopī Devī Dāsī (Balarāma Deśa)

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


My dear spiritual father,
Please accept my humble prostrated obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to your auspicious 76th appearance day! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

I am so blessed and fortunate to be at your lotus feet and in the family of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

By your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, I am fortunate to offer this small token of gratitude as a humble flower in the garland of offerings at your glorious 76th appearance day. Under the influence of the three modes of material nature, how can I properly glorify your transcendental personality in suitable words? Kindly forgive me if there are any mistakes in this offering which are not pleasing to you.

Guru Mahārāja, by your divine presence and mercy, from the Mayapur Lotus Building to the Lotus Resort in Malaysia, you bring together devotee families in loving association, enlivening hearts with joy and devotion. By your divine blessings, the JPS family cares for one another’s welfare and works together to expand the saṅkīrtana movement without limit, in service to the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. There are no words to express the immense gift you have given us—the path of devotional service.

By your blessings, I chant my sixteen rounds every day and follow all the regulative principles I have promised you.

Guru Mahārāja, you are the storehouse of Lord Caitanya’s unfathomable mercy, distributing the priceless jewel of Kṛṣṇa-prema freely and without discrimination.

Guru Mahārāja, you live for the well-being of others. I offer my humble obeisances again and again. Please shower your blessings upon me so that I may attain pure love for the Lord and share the joy of pure bhakti with others.

By your practical example—engaging 24 hours in various devotional services and guiding ISKCON's worldwide mission for so many years—you have become an unparalleled leader and eternal inspiration.

Despite all odds, you have always served others with compassion and touched my heart deeply.

You have taught us how to behave within and outside the Vaiṣṇava community, and how to honor the Founder-Ācārya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda. By your example, I am always encouraged to reflect on and improve my behavior to please you. Guru Mahārāja, please shower your blessings upon me so that I may act in a similar manner in all circumstances.

Your instructions and divine revelations reach us regularly—through fortnightly magazines, monthly messages in my Gmail and Yahoo, as well as through WhatsApp groups, JPS Vāṇī, Telegram, the JPS App, and other media. I am immensely grateful for this divine connection.

I become overjoyed when I hear your glories from other Vaiṣṇavas and cannot hold back tears when I hear of your boundless care and compassion for others.

I often chant the Dhanvantari-mantra for your good health.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, my heartfelt prayers are offered to Śrī Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and the Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda—to protect you and cure all bodily ailments so that you may continue to unite all Vaiṣṇava sampradāyas and fulfill the deepest desire of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Your sincere eternal son,
Rādhikāpati Kṛṣṇadāsa
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā, Dubai

Dear Spiritual Father,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. All glories to Your Divine Grace.

Kindly accept my humble obeisances at the lotus feet of my Guru Mahārāja.

The 7th of April is a very auspicious day for all of us because of Your Divine Appearance. You are very special, as you have been tirelessly serving Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission from the very day of your association with ISKCON. Day by day, your enthusiasm is increasing, even in spite of your health challenges. Recently also, we have noticed the same—by your active participation in the Māyāpur Safari and Guru Ājñā in Madurai.

In one of your speeches, you mentioned that although your body may not keep up with good health, your desire to serve the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Caitanya is increasing day by day. This is exactly what we are seeing from the day we came in touch with you, Guru Mahārāja.

Me and my family pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva to protect you so that you may continue to serve ISKCON for many, many years to come.

As instructed by Śrīla Prabhupāda, you are involved in many projects, and I am also trying to become a small particle at your lotus feet by serving as part of the Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (KKD) project in Bīr Nagar.

Seeking forgiveness for all my offenses, committed knowingly and unknowingly, at your lotus feet.

Your humble servants,
Raghurāma Lakṣman Dāsa (Brahmin dīkṣā)
Subhagya-citrā Devī Dāsī (Brahmin dīkṣā)
Bhakta Rahul & Bhakta Rohit
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your Holiness.

Today is the very auspicious day of your divine appearance. In the life of a disciple, what can be a sweeter day than the appearance day of his beloved spiritual master, who is the life and soul of the disciple? For singing the glories of the spiritual master, what can be a better day?

Today is the day when a disciple opens his heart and, with great feeling, sings the glory of the spiritual master in a loud voice. So how can I glorify Your Holiness? I am just like the small child who is always busy with his own self and doesn't even try to realize what kind of troubles his father is going through to maintain and protect him.

I am always absorbed in the struggle of sustaining my own spiritual life. Although I know clearly that whatever spiritual life I am talking about has no existence without you, still I don’t have any such emotions. Then what is my hope? Just like the father never rejects the son—rather, whatever demand the son makes, he happily grants it—similarly, today on this very auspicious day, I have come to you with some humble, selfish demands.

The Bhāgavatam says that although it is condemned, still such material desires can also be fulfilled by the mercy of the Lord. And here is my fear: please never let them be fulfilled. I honestly confess today—I am unable to deal with these desires driven by the anarthas. Therefore, I request you: please take charge of my mind and never allow these desires to be fructified. Rather, please destroy them and replace them with spiritual desires.

Similarly, O dear Gurudeva, I don’t have anything to show my gratitude to you. You please be satisfied by your own mercy. My only aspiration and inspiration is just to serve your instructions. Please bless me with success in this mission.

Your insignificant humble servant,
Rāja Rāo Koganti
Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to your auspicious appearance day.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!

On this auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I would like to offer my heartfelt prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Narasiṁha-deva, and Śrī Pañca-tattva to bless you with good health and continued strength in your service.

I feel truly fortunate to have this opportunity to write a Vyāsa-pūjā offering. Your glories, Guru Mahārāja, are unlimited, and my limited words are not sufficient to fully express the depth of your mercy and compassion.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray that your Vyāsa-pūjā celebration is wonderful—again and again—and that your presence continues to bless the entire world.

All glories to Guru Mahārāja!

Your servants,
Biju Valiyaveettil (Madurādeśa) – Aspiring disciple
Rajani Biju
Bhaktin Janaki Nanda Valiyaveettil
Bhaktin Mitravindā Valiyaveettil

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

After leaving Dubai, we moved to Māyāpur, where I was blessed with a service opportunity in the Māyāpur Treasury Office. However, after a year or so, we had to leave Māyāpur against my desire, as my wife underwent a major hip replacement surgery in South India.

My wife convinced me that there is huge potential for preaching in this region where our village is located.

Just before Kārtika month, we visited Vṛndāvana, and during Kārtika, we conducted Dāmodara ārati at 25 to 30 different places. Many people appreciated the kīrtana and the narrations of pastimes and invited us to their homes.

Last month, we started children’s classes in our village for 25 children. I lead the kīrtana and group chanting, while my wife teaches the ślokas and narrates pastimes.

With your blessings, Guru Mahārāja, we are planning to start a Sunday program in our area.

Your humble servant,
Rāmanātha Kṛṣṇa Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa
Daṇḍavat praṇāms
All glories to Guru Mahārāja and Śrīla Prabhupāda

Please accept my respectful obeisances at the lotus feet of our beloved Guru Mahārāja.

I have attached a feeble attempt at paying my respectful homage on the occasion of the Vyāsa-pūjā of our beloved Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant servant,
Rāmarūpa Gaurā Dāsa
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā
Dubai, UAE

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat-praṇāms unto your lotus feet. All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am happy and blessed to write this humble homage for my spiritual master.

This is Rasa Sāgara Rāma Dāsa, from Navadvīpa Cakra, Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa.

Currently, I am serving as a Bhakti-vṛkṣa group servant, Cakrapati of Navadvīpa Cakra, and BV Coordinator for Tulasī-mālā in Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa.

Last year, I had the opportunity to visit five Kṛṣṇa-āraṇya-kṣetras (Kṛṣṇa temples) in Tamil Nadu—Thirukkannapuram, Thirukkannamangai, Thirukannangudi, Kannan Kapisthalam, and Thirukovilur. At each of these holy places, I prayed to Their Lordships for your welfare, Guru Mahārāja, so that many more souls may be rescued from the cycle of repeated birth and death.

I am always praying to Tulasī Devī for your long and healthy life, again, with the heartfelt prayer that you may continue to save many jīvas from this anityam asukham lokam (temporary and miserable world).

I regularly listen to your messages during every Ekādaśī Connect program conducted by Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa leader HG Hari Kīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu.

Though I rarely get to hear your full lectures on YouTube (especially the daily evening classes), please forgive me for not paying complete attention. Still, I always remember the impact of your powerful words—“Gaurāṅga, Nityānanda!”—from one of your lectures that continues to resonate deeply in my heart.

I regularly listen to your YouTube short reels and share them with the devotees in our Cakra for their inspiration and upliftment.

I have also read your book Vaiṣṇava Ke?, which further deepened my appreciation for Vaiṣṇava behavior and identity.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, kindly bless me, and please forgive my many offenses—committed knowingly or unknowingly.

All glories to your auspicious Appearance Day!

At your service,
Rasa Sāgara Rāma Dāsa
Navadvīpa Cakra, Kṛṣṇa-kathā-deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet.
All glories to Jagad-guru Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā!

I am such a fallen and conditioned soul that I am far too insignificant to sing your glories. Thank you, Gurudeva, for accepting this fallen soul. I am truly fortunate, for by your causeless mercy I have received the greatest blessing of my life—understanding that you are my eternal master, birth after birth.

I offer my sincere gratitude to you, Guru Mahārāja, for everything you have done for us. I also want to express my heartfelt thanks to my husband and father, Giridhārī Gopālakṛṣṇa dāsa, my uncle Vīrakṛṣṇa dāsa, and all the devotees of Kānāiyādeśa for their guidance and for bringing me to your lotus feet.

I was like a crow drawn to the pleasures of Kali-yuga before I found your mercy, Gurudeva. But today, I feel like a dancing peacock, yearning for your blessings to shower me with wisdom and devotion.

When I first saw you in Balarāma Deśa in 2005, with my father and your disciple, HG Giridhārī Gopālakṛṣṇa dāsa, I was too small to comprehend your glories. Yet I can still remember, relish, and feel the warmth of the affectionate glance you gave this fallen soul at that time.

By your mercy, Guru Mahārāja, I had the great fortune to receive my certificate from His Holiness Bhakti Nṛsiṁha Svāmī Mahārāja on 10/05/2024 upon completing the Bhakti-śāstrī course. The image of this event is attached. This is entirely due to your blessings and grace.

"Service to a bona fide spiritual master is the path to this beautiful process of Kṛṣṇa-bhakti," as emphasized by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. I am aware that my greatest achievement in life will be to please you in even the smallest way.

Gurumahārāja, every Thursday I conduct children’s classes from Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with around 28 kids participating. By the mercy of the devotees of Kānāiyādeśa, I also serve by teaching in the Prahlāda Gurukula here. Additionally, with your blessings, I was able to distribute 152 Bhagavad-gītās this year. Still, I know these services fall short of your expectations. Please bless me with the strength to fulfill your instructions and expectations in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg your blessings so I may remember what I prepare for these children’s classes. Due to some health concerns, memory loss has become a significant issue. Please empower me to serve better.

Please also bless my family and the entire Kānāiyādeśa congregation, that we may all assist in your mission to spread the glories of Śrī Gaurāṅga.

I am praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your continued good health, so that you may go on inspiring countless unqualified souls like myself.

Your insignificant servant,
Rāsamayī Śyāmā-devī dāsī
(Dīkṣā disciple)
Kānāiyādeśa

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I am very fortunate to have you as my spiritual father, Guru Mahārāja, and I am grateful for your causeless mercy upon me by accepting me as your disciple. I am indebted to you, my dear spiritual father, life after life. I am very much aware of my own lack of sincerity and dedication in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, yet you have shown your kindness and compassion and given me dīkṣā. I read your books, quotes, monthly letters, and attend your lectures regularly. I desire to follow them sincerely, but due to my own negligence, I fail repeatedly—yet I keep on trying.

Sādhana:
I strive to practice my sādhana, especially chanting sixteen rounds every day, and this is only possible because of the blessings of senior Vaiṣṇavas with whom I associate—and most importantly, because of your blessings. I regularly attend classes like Gītāmṛta, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Mahābhārata reading and discussions. I am currently pursuing a Bhakti-śāstrī degree at KIHE and have now enrolled in the Arcanam course organized by Vedavarsity.

Services:
The little service I am engaged in includes conducting KKC (Kṛṣṇa-kathā for Children) classes. The kids are very enthusiastic, and many chant sixteen rounds regularly—they are truly aspiring. I also participate in and render a little service in the Connect program on every Ekādaśī day, organized by my śikṣā-guru and team. I try to engage in some small preaching activities during festivals for the general public I meet.

My śikṣā-guru once instructed me to start a Bhagavad-gītā class. It continued for twenty weeks, but I could not carry it on due to my insincerity. I am now planning to start the class again, Guru Mahārāja. I humbly request you to bless me in this endeavor.

Personal Life:
I am married but have had no children for three years. I am constantly put into tough situations where I sometimes lose hope and faith in the Lord. However, in those trying moments, I read about your journey from Milwaukee to Māyāpur and follow your daily health updates. These reflections deeply inspire me—your unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Lord during your own health challenges gives me strength and helps me to live and lead a life in Kṛṣṇa consciousness more firmly. You inspire me in every way. Please always be with me like this, forever.

On this most auspicious occasion, I take the opportunity to sincerely pray to Their Lordships for your good health. I wholeheartedly beg for your forgiveness, my dear spiritual father, for all the offenses I may have committed at your lotus feet—knowingly or unknowingly.

I humbly request you to keep me engaged in service under your lotus feet.

Your humble servant,
Rāsarāṇī Harinī Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണ!
നമ ഓം വിഷ്ണു പാതായ കൃഷ്ണ പ്രേഷ്ഠായ ഭൂതലേ 
 ശ്രീമതേ ജയപതാക സ്വാമിൻ ഇതി നാമിനേ 
 നമ ആചാര്യപദായ നിതായ് കൃപ പ്രദായിനേ ഗൗര കഥാ ധാമ ദായ നഗര ഗ്രാമ താരിണേ.
H. H. ജയപതാക സ്വാമി ഗുരു മഹാരാജ് കീ ജയ് 

 ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണ ഗുരു മഹാരാജ്,പഞ്ചാംഗ പ്രണാമം അങ്ങയുടെ വ്യാസ പൂജയോട് അനുബന്ധിച്ച് ഇങ്ങനെ ഒരു കത്ത് എഴുതാൻ കഴിയുന്നതിൽ ഞാൻ അതീവ സന്തുഷ്ടയാണ് അങ്ങയെപ്പോലെ ഒരു ഗുരു മഹാരാജിനെ പതിയാത്മാവായ എനിക്ക് കിട്ടിയത് ഭഗവാന്റെ കാരുണ്യമാണെന്ന് വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു അവിടുന്ന് മഹാ കാരുണ്യത്തിന് ഉടമയാണ് ഞാൻ രണ്ടുപ്രാവശ്യം 2nd initiation എടുക്കാൻ ശ്രമിച്ചിരുന്നു എന്നാൽ അവിടുന്ന് എനിക്ക് എന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ എനിക്ക് കിട്ടാവുന്നതിൽ വച്ച് ഏറ്റവും ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ മായാപൂർ ധാമത്തിൽ ഏറ്റവും ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ മാസമായ ദാമോദര മാസത്തിൽ ഗോപാഷ്ടമി ദിവസമായ ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ ദിനത്തിൽ ഗംഗാസ്നാനവും ചെയ്തു ഗുരുമരാജന്റെ അടുക്കൽ നിന്നും നേരിട്ട് ഗായത്രി മന്ത്രം ലഭിച്ചു ഇത് എന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ഒരിക്കലും മറക്കാനാവാത്ത ഏറ്റവും പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട ദിവസമായിരുന്നു കൂടാതെ എന്നും ഗുരുമഹാരാജിന്റെ ആശ്രിതത്വത്തിൽ ജീവിക്കണമെന്നാണ് എന്റെ ആഗ്രഹം അതിനായി യാതൊരു യോഗ്യതയും ഇല്ലാത്ത ഞാൻ അങ്ങയോട് യാചിക്കുന്നു അങ്ങയുടെ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ അനുസരിച്ച് ജീവിക്കുവാൻ എന്നെ അനുഗ്രഹിക്കണം ഹരേ കൃഷ്ണ! 

 "സന്തോഷം നിറഞ്ഞ വ്യാസ പൂജ ദിന ആശംസകൾ ഗുരു മഹാരാജ്....."
 

അങ്ങയുടെ എളിയ ശിഷ്യയായ 
Rasarani kamala devi dasi 
Iskcon Balaramdesh

Homage to His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj on the Occasion of His 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava

All glories unto Śrī Guru Mahārāj, His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj, the embodiment of compassion, wisdom, and divine service.
All glories unto the founder-ācārya of the International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories unto His sublime teachings, which continue to illuminate the hearts of millions of devotees from every corner of the earth.

On this most auspicious occasion of His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj's 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, I humbly bow before him, acknowledging his unmatched contribution to the propagation of the Holy Name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the sacred teachings of Śrīmad-Bhagavad-gītā, and the mission of our beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda.

As we come together to celebrate the divine appearance day of our beloved Gurudev today, the mind spontaneously harks back to the limitless mercy he has showered on each one of us. To our life in this tempestuous ocean of material existence, he is like the lighthouse, shining brightly and leading the tempest-tossed boats ashore to the eternal haven.

The Life of Devotion and Service

His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj has always been a strength and inspiration to ISKCON. He joined the movement during its early days when he chose the path of selfless service to Lord Kṛṣṇa with deep humility and unflinching devotion. From initiation by Śrīla Prabhupāda, His Holiness took the vow to become a lifetime servant of the Supreme Lord by completely surrendering himself to His and His devotees' services.

One of the hallmarks of the life of Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj is the tireless and relentless way he spreads Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings everywhere, in every possible respect. Because of his devotion to the ISKCON movement, ISKCON has opened many temples, preaching centers, schools, hospitals, and cultural outreach programs around the world, but particularly within the Indian subcontinent. He expanded not only the geographical perimeter of the movement but also made the essence of Bhakti Yoga—the process of devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa—reachable to the masses. ISKCON has spread well and shone as a lighthouse for spiritual light in a world that desperately needs love, peace, and devotion, under his leadership.

A Leader of Compassion and Wisdom

Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Gurudev is respected not only as an exceptional leader but as a kind guide to all of his disciples. He cares for each devotee with deep and affectionate attention, incomparable to anyone else. Despite his heavy schedule, His Holiness always took time to give spiritual advice, encouragement, and support to those who needed or asked for it. Let his deep devotion in the hearts of devotees be testimony to his relationship, which can never be severed, with Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

His Holiness emulates in every way the ācārya Śrīla Prabhupāda’s life of service. For him, life was ceaseless dedication to spreading the Holy Name of the Lord. Whether it was through travel, enunciating discourses on the sublime, or supervising various ISKCON projects, Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj exemplifies a life fully committed to service and humility. He emphasizes spiritual sādhana and bhakti, instructing devotees to become firm in the process of chanting the Holy Names and performing services unto the Lord. The insistence of His Holiness on the need for humility and selfless service is an inspiration to all of us who wish to progress in spiritual life.

Overcoming Adversity with Divine Strength

In 2010, a great personal challenge befell Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj in the form of a debilitating stroke. Yet, at such a time, His Holiness showed the real strength of a devotee. His firm belief in the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa, together with the overwhelming support of his devotees, enabled him to recover and continue his service with even greater determination. This miraculous recovery is clear evidence of Lord Kṛṣṇa's mercy bestowed upon His sincere devotee. The hardships His Holiness has faced are an inspiration to all of us. Whatever turmoil we are suffering in our own lives, we should depend on the mercy of the Lord, along with the guidance of the spiritual master, to carry us through any hurdle.

The Heart of a True Devotee

The essence of Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj's teachings is that true devotion to the Supreme Lord can change our lives. His Holiness teaches us that through service to the Lord and His devotees, our hearts will be cleansed and dormant love for Kṛṣṇa awakened. He encouraged us to stay with the simple yet profound practices of chanting the Holy Name, hearing the scriptures, and performing acts of compassion and service in the world around us.

On this day of his 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, I am humbly grateful to Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj for his guidance, compassion, and undying commitment to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I will always be in his debt, for by his mercy, the doors of Kṛṣṇa consciousness have been opened in my heart.

Prayers and Blessings

O Gurudev, as you continue to serve the Supreme Lord with such humility and devotion, I humbly pray that your life of devotion and service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa may continue to inspire us all. May your holy presence keep blessing us with the wisdom, strength, and compassion to walk the path of bhakti. May you continue guiding and protecting us on the path to achieve the ultimate aim of life—eternal service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

On this sacred occasion, I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet and pray that I may always be under your divine shelter, following as far as possible in your footsteps and examples.

All glories to His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāj, the eternal servant of Lord Kṛṣṇa!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the founder-ācārya of ISKCON!

II HARI HARI BOL II

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja. Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to you, and all glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this auspicious day of your appearance, I pray to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Narasiṁha Deva, Gaura-Nitāi and Pañca-tattva to bless you always with good health, long life, and provide you complete protection.

Guru Mahārāja, I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for accepting me as your initiated disciple. I am very grateful for your causeless mercy toward a fool and a fallen soul like me.

It is only through your mercy that I got this opportunity to write a few words on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā. I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet again and again.

Guru Mahārāja, you are an enlightened soul and an expert on the subjects of Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. You preach to the devotees by your own personal example. You need not study the bhakti courses like Bhakti-vṛkṣa and Bhakti-vaibhava. Even then, you had taken up and studied these courses in order to set an example to the devotees and disciples and to emphasize the importance of reading and understanding the spiritual scriptures. Your lectures are so wonderful to listen to, and your way of telling stories is really very interesting. I have completed Bhakti-śāstrī and would like to study Bhakti-vaibhava. I seek your blessings to study Bhakti-vaibhava.

Your determination and enthusiasm to serve Lord Kṛṣṇa and to spread this glorious mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda to the whole world is amazing and very much inspiring. Despite having many health issues, you are always prompt in taking classes, attending meetings, initiating new disciples to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and you have never compromised on your preaching even during the days of your ill health. This quality of yours is very amazing and inspiring to me.

I seek your mercy and blessings to improve my sādhana, the quality of my chanting, to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, and for my good health. Whatever little service I get to do in the yātrā is all because of your blessings and mercy on me. Guru Mahārāja, I beg you to please forgive me for all my offenses. I also seek your blessings for the spiritual well-being of my husband Śaṅkar and my son Kārttika.

All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja.

Your humble servant,
Ratirūpā Hariṇī Devī Dāsī
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā, Dubai

हरे कृष्ण, श्रील गुरुदेव,

नमः ॐ विष्णुपादाय कृष्णप्रेष्ठाय भूतले।
श्रीमते जयपताका स्वामिन इति नामिने॥
नमः आचार्यपादाय निताईकृपाप्रदायिने।
गौरकथाधामदया नगरग्रामतारिणे॥

हरे कृष्ण मेरे प्रिय गुरुदेव,
आपके कमल रूपी चरणों में मेरे कोटि-कोटि विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें।
श्री गुरु महाराज की जय! श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय!
आपकी व्यास पूजा (जन्म-दिवस) महामहोत्सव की जय!

आज इस पवित्र दिवस पर मैं श्री श्री राधा माधव, अष्ट सखी, श्री श्री प्रह्लाद-नृसिंह देव, श्री श्री पंचतत्त्व से आपकी रक्षा, उत्तम स्वास्थ्य एवं ढेर सारी शुभकामनाओं की प्रार्थना करती हूँ।

पूर्ण पुरुषोत्तम भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की कृपा से आप सदैव प्रसन्न रहें—मैं ऐसा प्रयास प्रत्येक क्षण करने की इच्छुक हूँ।

मैं सदैव भगवान श्रीकृष्ण तथा श्रील प्रभुपाद की आभारी रहूँगी, क्योंकि उनकी कृपा से मुझ पतित पर आपकी अहैतुकी कृपा बरसती है।

आप अपनी करुणा से सभी जीवों को कृष्णप्रेमी बनाते हैं।

आपके दयालु स्वभाव से सभी पतितों का उद्धार हो रहा है।

“गौरांग! गौरांग! हरी बोल! हरी बोल!” बोलकर आप सभी को गोलोकधाम में प्रवेश दिलाने के लिए असीमित प्रयास करते रहते हैं।

जब मैं अन्य भक्तों से आपके करुणामयी स्वभाव की कथाएँ सुनती हूँ, तो स्वयं को अत्यंत भाग्यशाली मानती हूँ।

वास्तव में, मैं स्वयं को आपका शिष्य बनाने का प्रयास करती हूँ।

प्रिय गुरुदेव, आपने श्रील प्रभुपाद जी के प्रत्येक आदेश को अपने भक्तिमय जीवन का लक्ष्य बनाया है।

आपकी असीम भक्तिमय सेवाएँ हमारे लिए प्रेरणादायक हैं और आप सर्वोत्तम भक्त का उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करते हैं।

आपने स्वयं उदाहरण देकर हमें भक्ति शास्त्री, भक्ति वैभव तथा अन्य भक्तिमय शिक्षाओं का अध्ययन करने के लिए प्रेरित किया है।

प्रिय गुरु महाराज, आपका स्वास्थ्य भौतिक दृष्टि से सुलभ न होते हुए भी आप चैतन्य लीलाओं का सदैव पान कराते रहते हैं।

आपका साहस, धैर्य एवं भागवत ज्ञान सभी के जीवन में भक्ति को प्रकाशित करता है।

गुरुदेव, जैसा कि मैंने पिछले वर्ष आपको अवगत करवाया था, मेरा स्वास्थ्य कैंसर के कारण अस्वस्थ रहा और उपचार हेतु मैं अपने माता-पिता के साथ रही।

ब मेरा स्वास्थ्य आपकी असीम कृपा एवं आशीर्वाद से सुधार पर है और सारा उपचार लगभग पूर्ण हो चुका है।

इस शारीरिक अस्वस्थता ने मुझे भगवान की भक्ति को इस शरीर से भिन्न होकर विचार करने एवं भगवान की ओर एक कदम आगे बढ़ने का अनुभव प्रदान किया।

पिछले वर्ष मुझे शारीरिक रूप से आपकी सेवा करने का कोई अवसर नहीं मिला।

इसीलिए आपसे विनम्र याचना है कि कृपया मुझे आशीर्वाद दें, ताकि मैं आपके आदेशों का पालन करके श्रील प्रभुपाद एवं चैतन्य महाप्रभु के इस हरिनाम संकीर्तन आंदोलन का हिस्सा बन सकूँ।

करुणा के सागर प्रिय गुरुदेव, मेरी इच्छा है कि यदि यह जीवन मुझे एक और अवसर प्रदान करता है, तो मैं इसे आपके आदेशों का पालन करने में व्यतीत करूँ।
स्वयं को आपका शिष्य बनाना मेरा लक्ष्य है, और यह तभी संभव होगा जब आप मुझे अपने मूल्यवान आशीर्वाद प्रदान करेंगे।

गुरुदेव, मेरे जीवन के इस कठिन समय में मेरे प्रभु दीपक जोशी तथा मेरी संताने—कृष्णमोहिनी गोपी देवी दासी, पुत्र परम—एवं गोरांगदेश के सभी वैष्णव भक्तों ने मेरा साथ दिया।

गुरु महाराज, आपकी कृपा से मेरे भक्ति-वृक्ष में आने वाली सभी माताजी प्रतिदिन श्रीमद्भागवतम् का पठन करती हैं एवं १६ माला का जप भी करती हैं।

कृपया अपने आशीर्वाद उन सभी माताजी पर बनाए रखें, ताकि वे आध्यात्मिक जीवन में और आगे बढ़ सकें।

संतान सदैव अपने माता-पिता की ऋणी रहती है।

मैं भी अपने माता-पिता की ऋणी हूँ, जिन्होंने मेरी देखभाल की और शारीरिक रूप से मुझे स्वस्थ बनाने में महान योगदान दिया है।

मुझे यह बताते हुए प्रसन्नता हो रही है कि मेरी माता रसीला देवी एवं मेरी बहन मित्तल, आपसे हरिनाम दीक्षा लेने का अध्ययन कर रही हैं।

कृपया उन पर भी अपने आशीर्वाद बनाए रखें—ऐसी मेरी नम्र विनती है।

आज आपके जन्म-दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर,

मैं आपसे मेरे द्वारा अज्ञानता से किए गए अपराधों की क्षमायाचना करती हूँ,

और आशा करती हूँ कि आप मुझे क्षमा करेंगे।

आपके आशीर्वाद तथा मार्गदर्शन की अभिलाषी,
आपकी कृपार्थी पुत्री,

दासानुदासी
रति रूपिणी जाह्नवा देवी दासी

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

vande 'ham śrī-guroḥ śrī-yuta-pada-kamalam
śrī-gurun vaiṣṇavān ca
śrī-rūpaṁ sāgrajatam
saha-gaṇa-raghunāthanvitam
tam sa jīvaṁ sadvaitam savadhūtaṁ
parijana-sahitaṁ kṛṣṇa-caitanya-devam
śrī-rādhā-kṛṣṇa-pādān
saha-gaṇa-lalitā-śrī-viśākhanvitamś ca

Pujya Gurudeva, Dandavāt Praṇāms.

Gurudev, you are the perfect example of spiritual walk the talk, and I am confident that you, being from the Paramparā and the most merciful, will bestow upon me, the most fallen, all the required blessings to attain Back to Godhead. On the 10th of April, 2024, I was eagerly waiting to receive dīkṣā from Your Holiness, but the Lord had other plans, and I received dīkṣā from another Guru on your behalf at Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma.

Please bless me to inculcate Your Holiness' qualities in the execution of my daily sādhanā. Your Holiness, as the torchbearer of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, ISKCON is touching new heights in terms of spiritualism and spreading Kṛṣṇa Consciousness all around the world. Despite the concerns about prevailing health conditions, your concrete determination to serve Your Guru Mahārāja has had a profound impact on many devotees, inspiring them to implement similar determination towards their own Gurus.

Guru Mahārāja, your qualities are unlimited, and your actions echo your compassion towards humanity. Please accept my humble obeisances.

Dandavāt Praṇāms
Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare,
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma,
Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare.

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

Guru Mahārāja, I was in Gaurāṅga-deśa, Dubai, and recently returned to Coimbatore. Now I am doing prasādam cooking sevā every Sunday in the Coimbatore temple.

In Dubai also, I was part of the prasādam team.

I humbly request Your blessings so I may do more sevā in the Coimbatore temple.

Your humble servant,
Ravi Vaṁśa Rāma dāsa
Gaurāṅga-deśa

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

I humbly offer my respectful obeisances to His Divine Grace Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja, who, like a beacon of light, inspires service and devotion toward Śrī Kṛṣṇa. His unwavering dedication to spreading the holy names and his unflinching, selfless service to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission continue to inspire countless souls all over the world.

With his tireless efforts, Mahārāja has built communities, disseminated transcendental knowledge, and stood tall as a living example of how to live a life of genuine devotion. His love, tempered with patience and affection toward Kṛṣṇa, encourages us—through every action—to remain focused on our spiritual path.

In his own words: “Let us never forget,”—his example reminds us to continue in his mission of spreading the holy names of Kṛṣṇa.

Jaya Jayapatākā Swāmī Mahārāja!

Ravikumar Marada

Hare Kṛṣhṇa, Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Praying for Your good health at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and the Pañca-Tattva, I would like to wish You an auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā.

As a humble and obedient servant at Your lotus feet, I would like to first thank You for bestowing Your mercy on this fallen soul and granting me shelter at His Divine Grace's lotus feet. I would also like to beg You to please bestow Your mercy and grant me initiation; my application is currently under consideration with the JPS office.

I am currently serving the devotees of Sanātan Dhāma in Riyadh under the guidance of Kṛṣhṇa Vrajanān Das at the Matchless Gift shop/book distribution, along with prasādam preparation, as well as Madhav Garden online classes. I am also coordinating Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes in Hindi for Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa devotees under the guidance of Brajeshwar Śyāma Das.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, please bless our daughters, Ruth and Ruhi, so that they can progress on the path of bhakti, and may my dear wife, Rakhi, begin chanting the holy name of Lord Kṛṣhṇa.

Finally, I seek Your blessings so that I may complete my Bhakti-Śāstrī this year.

Your servant,
Ravindra Patle

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

I pray for your good health so that you may continue to grace us with your divine presence as much as possible.

By your mercy, I have been able to increase the quantity of my services for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, and I humbly beg for your mercy so that the quality of those services may increase as well.

You are the greatest lifeline for a soul struggling in this vast ocean of Māyā—the one reliable anchor in this world, where there is danger at every step.

I pray for your mercy so that I may grow stronger in my sādhana, serve more enthusiastically, and ultimately please the Lord. I humbly beg again and again for your causeless mercy, so that I do not drown in Māyā and can go back to Godhead as soon as possible.

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Rithvik Gopakumar Menon
(Aspired)
Gaurāṅga Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Your auspicious appearance day.

This year, I am still continuing my sixteen rounds of chanting and following the four regulative principles, always trying to attend the yātrā programs in Gaurāṅga Deśa.

I am also trying to take up some more sevā, as much as I can. I participated in the Nityānanda Trayodaśī drama, and I am taking up an active sevā role for the upcoming GDY Ancient India Children’s Festival, helping out in the control room.

Please bestow upon me Your blessings so I may find the strength to continue taking up more sevā in this year and the next.

Your humble servant,
Rujul Prem Shivlani

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my most humble obeisances unto your lotus feet! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Guru Mahārāja, your life is a brilliant testament to the power of pure devotional service. Your unwavering dedication, boundless compassion, and simplicity inspire countless souls, including myself!

Despite challenges—including your physical condition after the stroke—you never wavered in your service. Even from the hospital bed, you continued preaching, uplifting doctors, nurses, and everyone around you. This exemplifies your transcendental vision—seeing every moment as an opportunity to serve Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga, beyond the limitations of the body!

Your personal sādhana, especially your daily reading of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta before resting, is a powerful example. It teaches us to end our day in complete remembrance of Kṛṣṇa, immersing ourselves in the sweet pastimes of Mahāprabhu. Your every action inspires us to follow in your divine footsteps!

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my heartfelt prayers: jogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi, tomāra karuṇā sāra.

I have no qualification, yet by your causeless mercy, I pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the guru-paramparā, and Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa—to continually empower you to transform countless lives through your divine service!

At your lotus feet, I humbly seek your blessings for myself, my family, my friends and relatives, and unto the whole universe—vasudeva-kuṭumbakam!

Your humble servant,
dāsānu dāsa
Sanātana Gokula dāsa
ISKCON Bahrain (Balarāmadeśa)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Kindly accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.

All glories to You!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On the auspicious occasion of Your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Lord Narasiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, and Lord Nitāi-Gaurāṅga for Your good health and long life.

Guru Mahārāja, thank You so much for accepting me as Your spiritual child and showing me the path to attain the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa. I am also deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve at Your lotus feet, as well as the devotees and the Lord.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg at Your lotus feet to please continue blessing me so that I may remain engaged in unalloyed devotional service—serving at Your lotus feet, as well as the devotees and the Lord—without committing any offenses.

Your spiritual daughter,
Sandhinī Govindasakti Devī Dāsī (Dīkṣā disciple)
Gaurāṅga-deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja.
Please accept my respectful obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to Your divine service.


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


This low self cannot appreciate enough Your Holiness’ benediction to me by connecting me to the greatest paramparā—Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava paramparā. This debt cannot be repaid by any means except by offering my humble prostrations unto Your Holiness’ lotus feet.

I was not qualified for anything useful. You showered Your blessings to make me a being (என்னையும் ஒரு பொருளாக ஆக்கினீர்). You made me serve the devotees, by Your mercy (பயனன்றாகிலும் பாங்கல்லனாகிலும் அடியேனைச் செயல் நன்றாகத் திருத்திப் பணி கொண்டீர்). Though I have no taste for serving devotees nor the holy name, still, Your mercy to engage me in whatever service possible is beyond comprehension.

Your vision to glorify and serve the previous ācāryas, and Your unwavering commitment to engage Your śiṣya-samūha, is a great inspiration to the entire world. I, the meanest of all, will try to contribute to Your mission of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava ācārya-paramparā. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in the SBVT project due to Your merciful instruction for Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (KKD) devotees to develop this initiative.

By Your mercy, I have been serving as the Program Administrator for KKD Institute of Higher Education, which is conducting various courses—Bhakti-śāstrī, IDC, and more. Currently, over 80 devotees have graduated from the Bhakti-śāstrī program, and five batches are actively running in various languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Last year, by the initiative of HG Harikīrtana Rañjana Prabhu, the Diploma in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Small Books was launched and has been a great success. The course is currently offered in four languages: English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. More than 240 devotees have enrolled across these languages, and the course preparation team is working on expanding to even more languages. Recently, when HG Revatī Rāmāṇa Prabhu visited KKD, he kindly blessed the program and assured his support as needed.

I pray unto Your Holiness’ lotus feet to bless me to overcome the six enemies, to reduce—if not remove—my aparādhas, and to conquer my procrastination. I commit, Guru Mahārāja, to improve my chanting—to chant attentively and without distraction. I further assure that I will read at least five pages of transcendental literature daily and share the essence with those around me.

Your unworthy servant,
Śaṅkhapāṇi Janārdana Dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to your auspicious Appearance Day!

“Wishing you a very Happy Kṛṣṇa conscious Appearance Day, dear Guru Mahārāja!”

All glories to your 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahā-mahotsava!

I will pray to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your long and healthy Kṛṣṇa conscious life. May you live very, very long without any physical pains, diseases, or problems.

You are living a beautifully enthusiastic, energetic, ever-going, ever-working, pure Kṛṣṇa conscious life—by forgoing, not caring, and ignoring all sorts of physical problems and pains. Undoubtedly, you must be suffering immense physical pain, but your desire to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga is so intense that you do not give any heed to it.

Your love and compassion are so great, unconditional, and realistic—we, as daughters, can feel this every moment.

My only prayer unto your divine lotus feet is that my devotional service unto your lotus feet may increase at every moment.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I am really weak in my practice of bhakti. I humbly beg and request you to bestow upon me the strength, enthusiasm, patience, and determination for serving you and Śrīla Prabhupāda life after life.

My Bhakti-vṛkṣa members are also not progressing. For the past three years, I have been conducting Bhakti-vṛkṣa. Please bless them and pray for them so that they all may nicely progress in bhakti and take up this process.

Guru Mahārāja, for the past three years I have not received your email blessings for my birthday. I am really missing your blessings, Gurudeva, and I am hoping I will surely get them in the future.

For the past three years, I have been struggling to get job opportunities. Please bless me to get a good job and financial stability.

Please bless my daughter Hansikā—she completed her 12th grade and will be appearing for the JEE and EAMCET exams soon this year. Please bless her, Guru Mahārāja.

Please bless my son Joṣṇav, who is studying in the 7th standard. He attends maṅgala-ārati every morning and reads Bhagavad-gītā.

Please bless my ever-supportive husband Subhānanda Mukunda dāsa, my family members, in-laws, friends, and Bhakti-vṛkṣa members to all progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Thanking you so much.

Your humble servant,
Insignificant daughter,

Saralā Haripriyā Devī Dāsī

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Guru Mahārāj,

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!!!
All glories to You on the auspicious occasion of Your 76th Vyāsa Pūjā!!!

Mukam karoti vācālam, paṅgum laṅghayate girim,
yat kṛipā-tam ahaṁ vande śrī-guruṁ dina-tāranam.

Guru Mahārāj, I don't have any qualification to glorify You, but please accept this humble offering of mine.
Śrī Guru-karuṇā-sindhu, adama-janāra bandhu,
lokanātha-lokera jīvana, hā hā prabhu koro doya, deho more pada-cchāyā, ebe jāsā ghushuk tribhuvana.

Guru Mahārāj, You are an ocean of mercy, the friend of fallen conditioned souls like us.
Mahārāj, in my last Vyāsa Pūjā offering, I was mentioning all the difficulties we were facing and was requesting You to give us initiation.
Guru Mahārāj, You were so compassionate and gave initiation on the 10th of April 2024 to insignificant souls like myself and my prabhu. (Although You were not personally present due to Your health condition, Your disciple His Holiness Bhakti Purushottama Swami Mahārāj gave the initiation beads on Your behalf.)

Our initiated names are:
Sarasvatī Rāsamāyi Devī Dāsī
Ratnamayā Rāmeśa Dāsa

Mahārāj, You are known for giving extraordinary names. Thank You for giving us such beautiful names and for giving us shelter at Your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāj, please bless us to keep up the vows given to You, and to make progress in our sādhana to advance spiritually. Please bless us to serve You in Your mission of fulfilling Your spiritual master Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions in whatever little ways possible.

We recently shifted from Dubai (Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā) to Bahrain because of my prabhu's transfer to Saudi. Although my prabhu's workplace is in Saudi, it was by Your mercy and the Lord's arrangement that we were able to reside in Bahrain and associate with the wonderful and exalted devotees of Balarāma-deśa.

Guru Mahārāj, I don't know the Lord's plan for us, but my prabhu is being transferred to Abu Dhabi and we have to shift there shortly. My humble request is, wherever we may be situated, please help us to always remain in the association of devotees and under the shade of Your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāj, please bless our children Surya, Theja, and Caitanya with Kṛṣhṇa-bhakti and help them to progress spiritually.

Guru Mahārāj, our prayers to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Aṣṭa-sākhīs, Pañca-tattva, and Nṛsiṁha-deva to keep You in good health and continue to inspire conditioned souls like us.

Yours, insignificant daughter,
Sarasvatī Rāsamāyi Devī Dāsī.

Dear Gurumaharaj kindly accept my humble obaisances,

All glories to srila prabhupad

All glories to you on this auspicious day of your vyasapuja.

Gurumaharaj kindly show your mercy on us to preech the new devotees about chaitanya mahapabhu and krishna 

Due to materail problems we unable to concentrate more on this mission which we are feeling sad , every day we are praying to your mercy and Nithyananda prabhu mercy to come to out from this situation

however now shymdesh yatra in a critical stiuation where there is senior devotees not toghether to guide us , however we are trying to make the place in sharjah for yatra {  Build a place)

kinldy bless us for syamdesh yatra all devotees become one and preech the Chaitanya mahaprabu words 

we are praying to narasimha dev to give good health for you so that you will visit to syamdesh and solve our issues to go ahead

 

your humble servant

sarvamaya gopesha das

Hare Kṛṣṇa!

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


nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at your holy lotus feet.

Gurudeva, we are immensely blessed by your causeless mercy to be but a speck of dust at your lotus feet. Your teachings, by your personal example of ācāra and pracāra, are incomparable—especially when we reflect on your health condition and the tremendous amount of sevā you continue to perform, including your sādhana such as chanting, reading, and the Bhakti-vaibhava course.

It is only due to your compassion and mercy that we are able to survive and continue practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Gurudeva, please shower a drop of your mercy and enthusiasm upon us so that we may perform our sādhana and services properly—pleasing both Kṛṣṇa and your divine self.

This humble self has been given the opportunity to serve the KKD Yātrā under the Nāma-haṭṭa Department. This year, we are witnessing a rise in the number of Bhakti-vṛkṣa programs compared to previous years, post-Covid-19. This is only possible by the guidance of your senior disciples in our yātrā.

We, a small chakra (Śrīraṅgam-dhāma chakra) in KKD, are trying to expand further by bringing more souls into devotional life. By your mercy, this year three of our chakra devotees are taking shelter, and one devotee is preparing to take initiation from Your Holiness.

We understand deeply that any spiritual expansion and personal sādhana advancement is not possible without the mercy of Śrī Guru. We sincerely seek your blessings for our sādhana and pray for the determination to follow your instructions.

Gurudeva, though I had a desire to read your books last year, I could not fulfill it. This year, I commit to completing the reading of at least three of your books. I am also participating in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s small books diploma course facilitated by the KKD Institute of Higher Education (KIHE). We beg for your blessings to fulfill this commitment.

On your Appearance Day, we are praying to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Lord Narasiṁhadeva to bless you with good health so that all your desires in fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions may be carried out. May this tiny soul serve as even a dust particle—an instrument in your glorious mission.

All glories to you, Gurudeva!
All glories to your transcendental qualities!
All glories to your unlimited mercy!

Your spiritual children,
Sarvananda Gaurahari Dāsa
Guṇamayi Lakṣmīpriyā Devī Dāsī
Abhayāmṛtan & Amṛteśvarān

Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances.

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, I bow at your divine lotus feet, which are my eternal shelter and guiding light. Your boundless mercy and dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission have transformed my life. You have taught us the meaning of selfless service.

Your life is an extraordinary testament to unwavering faith, limitless compassion, and unshakable determination. Despite physical challenges, your spirit remains indomitable, inspiring us all to continue serving with enthusiasm and conviction. You embody the mood of Śacīnandana Gaurahari—ever merciful, ever loving, and always engaged in delivering the fallen souls.

As a token of my devotion, I mentally offer my heart in service to your divine mission. May my thoughts, words, and actions align with your instructions.

One of your teachings that deeply impacted me is your emphasis on reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. You often remind us that we must read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books in order to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness effectively.

Guru Mahārāja, you have accepted me as your dīkṣā disciple due to your causeless mercy. Without much effort I got initiated last year. It’s only because of your mercy. You gave darśana to all of Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa devotees by attending the ‘Kīrtana Ruci 2024’ virtually. We booked the venue saying it’s a wedding function. You immediately asked, “So where is the bride and groom?” I admired your thoughtfulness about the surakṣā.

Through your tireless service, countless people have found shelter in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Your global preaching, book distribution, temple projects, and initiatives such as the TOVP and Navadvīpa-maṇḍala Parikramā have strengthened the foundation of Lord Caitanya’s movement, fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision.

Your mission is clear: to bring Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy to every town and village, to establish strong communities of devotees, and to build the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment. Your determination to fulfill these goals inspires us all to do our part.

Whenever I have faced spiritual challenges—whether in my chanting, my service, or my personal life—your teachings have been my strength. Your unwavering determination despite health challenges teaches me that no obstacle is too great when one is surrendered to Guru and Kṛṣṇa.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray for your blessings so that I may overcome my weaknesses and serve with sincerity and dedication. Please grant me the strength to chant purely, the intelligence to serve wisely, and the humility to always remain your servant. I pray that I may become a small instrument in your divine service.

Currently I am serving as a KKC teacher, doing English to Tamil translation services for KIHE, and conducting a program to glorify our beloved Guru Mahārāja on every Ekādaśī under the guidance of HG Harikīrtana Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu.

I offer my humble obeisances to the entire guru-paramparā. My beloved Guru Mahārāja, may I always remain under your shelter.

vāñchā-kalpatarubhyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

All glories to Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your servant,
Susilā Sasirekhā Devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Daṇḍavat praṇāms.
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, I am very much disturbed regarding your recent health issues. Despite your health condition, you are still managing and continuing your preaching activities, which is a very big inspiration for all of our devotees.

I am engaged in book distribution sevā and also involve my entire family in this service.

My wife, Ambikā Gopikā Devī Dāsī, is also serving in the Chennai temple and is conducting children's classes as well.

My sons, Rādheś and Sarveś, are studying in Chennai and rendering some menial sevā at ISKCON Chennai temple during their free time. Both of them are also involved in kīrtana sevā at the temple and are trying to extend their best possible service.

I am seeking your blessings so they may continue their services in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

It is my desire to serve near my native village by setting up a gośālā and engaging in organic agricultural farming. Through this, I wish to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness and serve the society.

My native place is in Tamil Nadu, India. Near that area, two Nāma-haṭṭa centers are active (Thuraiyur and Perambalur). I am extending my best possible financial support and other services to both centers to help expand Kṛṣṇa consciousness activities. I seek your blessings to continue this service with more enthusiasm.

I have a deep passion to serve more in the India Tribal Care Initiative, especially in remote areas. I have been contributing to schools and book distribution activities and desire to go regularly for direct service. I humbly seek your blessings for this as well.

Due to the nature of my work, I am unable to participate personally in many Kṛṣṇa conscious activities. I beg for your blessings for the improvement of my sādhana and more active participation in the near future.

I have been identifying and distributing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā to sincerely aspiring neophyte devotees to help them continue in their Kṛṣṇa conscious journey.

I also plan to continue Bhakti Vaibhava classes and online courses in the near future, and I seek your blessings for the same.

Finally, I offer all the small austerities I am performing for the improvement of your health, so that you may continue to serve the whole world and help manifest the Vāsudeva-kuṭumbakam in reality.

Your eternal servant,
Sāthya Acyuta Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
GDY, Quasis, UAE

Hare Kṛṣṇa Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

This past year has been very dear to me, Gurudeva, due to receiving so many blessings from you. On March 20th, 2024, you accepted me as your disciple. It was one of the most important moments of my life. My words of gratitude would not suffice.

Later this year, my parents approached you through His Grace Śyāmarasika Prabhu to get your permission and blessings for a marriage proposal for me. You very graciously blessed us twice, removing any doubts we had regarding the wedding date. My marriage has been arranged with your disciple Goparāja Gokuleśa Dāsa. The wedding date has been set for July 7th, 2025. We seek your unlimited blessings to begin this new journey of our lives, and to lead it filled with devotion and service to you, Gurudeva. The marriage will take place in Chennai, Gurudeva, and we will come to offer you the first invitation.

Please bless me, Gurudeva, that no matter what, I may never deter from my sādhana and service to you and Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu. Please bless me and Goparāja Gokuleśa Prabhu so that we may forever remain at your lotus feet.

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Your Divine Grace!

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā-svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe


Dear Śrīla Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude for your unparalleled dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. Despite immense physical challenges, your boundless enthusiasm continues to inspire the world. Your recent achievements—overseeing the completion of the TOVP Narasiṁha Wing, tirelessly guiding the establishment of Vaiṣṇava communities, and expanding digital preaching to reach millions—are testaments to your transcendental determination.

Your teachings, kīrtanas, and unwavering commitment to uplifting fallen souls illuminate the path of bhakti for aspiring devotees like myself. I pray for your continued strength, health, and long life so that you may keep showering your mercy upon us all. Please bless me to serve in a way that pleases you and Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Wishing you a glorious Vyāsa-pūjā and many more years of divine service!

Your aspiring servant,
Savitha Ravi
(Aspiration)
Gaurāṅga-deśa Yātrā, Dubai, U.A.E.

My dear spiritual father

Please accept my most humble obeisances!! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!! All glories to your divine grace!!

On the auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to the Lord to always protect you and bless you with good health and a long life.

Guru Mahārāja, I am very fortunate and always thankful to you for coming into my spiritual life as a guru, who is so merciful, a good protector, a well-wisher, and showing so much love to the fallen souls. You are a great fighter who is teaching us how to fight against māyā. By giving initiation, you are showing your mercy to so many fallen conditioned souls like me all over the world, opening our eyes with knowledge, and helping all of us to go back to Godhead, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

You are such a wonderful personality who has a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa. The way you develop and maintain such personal relationships with everyone surely testifies to your realization of your personal relationship with Kṛṣṇa. You show such compassion to the living entities who are in a state of forgetfulness of Kṛṣṇa by constantly preaching and giving so much of your time, guidance, and care, in spite of your own physical difficulties.

You are such an expert preacher, Guru Mahārāja. Each time I hear you speak, I am amazed at how you are able to say exactly what I need to hear. I remember your instructions every day; they are my inspiration to keep myself always engaged in devotional service.

Guru Mahārāja, I am always surprised at how you are always ready to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda each and every moment of your life. Your enthusiasm gives us motivation to serve your lotus feet. Sometimes, I think about the biography of Śrīla Prabhupāda, where externally it looked like he had to undergo so many difficulties to propagate the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Being the eternal associate of the Lord, he could have done it easily without any difficulties. But to set an example of sincerity, commitment, and surrender to the spiritual master, he took so much austerity in his life. It is said that the spiritual master teaches us with his own example, and so Śrīla Prabhupāda did. I was not fortunate to associate with Śrīla Prabhupāda, but I feel very grateful to the Lord for giving you in my life as a role model and his representative. Like Śrīla Prabhupāda, you are undergoing so many difficulties and austerities just to show us how a pure devotee of the Lord is—never disturbed by any external difficulties. You are a true follower of Śrīla Prabhupāda, following in the footsteps of your spiritual master word by word.

Reading the scriptures like Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, we understand that we are very, very fortunate that Kṛṣṇa, who comes once in a day of Brahmā, and then Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who came to establish pure devotional service, appeared just a few years ago. It is already so rare to be born in this Kali-yuga where Lord Caitanya descended to distribute love of Godhead so easily. Look at the mercy of the Lord—that this was not enough, so He sent Śrīla Prabhupāda to teach us how to practice devotional service in the easiest method without compromising the principles. Then, the greatest fortune for all of us is that Lord Caitanya has sent His direct associate as a gift to us in the form of you. I feel most fortunate to have all this in my life…

But look at my misfortune, that I still give more importance to my ego, lust, and greed over sincerity, compassion, and a serving attitude.

Guru Mahārāja, please help me to also have a drop of that mood of servitorship for your divine grace as you have for Śrīla Prabhupāda. The sincerity with which you are serving Śrīla Prabhupāda is truly commendable, and that is a wonderful example for all of us to learn how to serve a spiritual master.

On this day, I pray to our entire guru-paramparā to make me follow the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and your instructions.

As per your instruction, I am trying to do some preaching online and offline, trying to connect them all at the lotus feet of Śrīla Prabhupāda and yours. Please bless all Bhakti-vṛkṣa members to take your shelter and be instruments in serving Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Your health is very important for our spiritual growth. We beg the mercy of Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Pañca-tattva, Jagannātha-Baladeva-Subhadrā, Narasiṁhadeva, and Dhanvantari Bhagavān to keep you in the best health for preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world and delivering many conditioned souls like me.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,

Sevā Padmā Devī Dāsī

Please accept my respectful obeisances at Your lotus feet!
All glories to You!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dearest Guru Mahārāja, my beloved spiritual father, savior of the fallen souls, and well-wisher of the entire universe,

I am most fortunate to have the opportunity to write to You on this auspicious day of Your divine appearance. With Your appearance came a ray of hope for all the unfortunate jīvas like myself—struggling helplessly in the vice-like grip of Māyā, bound by pain, suffering, and repeated birth and death.

Please kindly accept this humble offering as an attempt to praise Your divine qualities and glorious activities.

I often think—Where would I be without You and Your disciples?

I am trying every day to perform my sādhana with pure consciousness, but I struggle. My mind is uncontrolled, and sense gratification remains an obstacle. Yet, by Your mercy, I continue trying to improve, now with greater determination.

By Your causeless mercy, I have received the sacred status of brāhmaṇa, though I know I am completely unqualified. At my second initiation, you reminded us that from that point onward, our actions carry weight—and our karma is our own responsibility.

Please guide me, Gurudeva, to develop brahminical and Vaiṣṇava qualities, and to live without offense.

Even when I do a little service, I find myself seeking recognition and pride. I beg Your mercy to reside in my heart like the Supersoul, guiding me to develop genuine humility, surrender, and pure devotional mood, free from pride or desire for recognition.

I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava that my words and actions never cause You suffering.

I am now 58 years old, but my heart is still caught in the old habits of false independence. Now, at this turning point, I pray again and again at Your lotus feet:

O my vice-lord, be kind enough to take away my minute independence.
Do not offer me the choice—only Your service.

I have no power to discriminate, no understanding of my real self-interest. I beg You—make me Your eternal slave. Do not allow me to speculate or make plans of my own.

My mind constantly speculates, becoming distracted and agitated by things that haven’t happened. I pray to You—please vanquish this disturbance. Let my mind be calm, peaceful, and fixed in service. Whether in comfort or discomfort, surrounded by others or alone—let my heart remain steady and eager to serve You and Your disciples with sincerity, devotion, and gratitude.

Let all my own plans go to hell.
Let Your desires be fulfilled.
Let me be Your obedient servant, desiring only what You desire.


On June 22, I faced serious problems at my job, but by Your causeless mercy, I received another opportunity. I now work in a new hospital and live with devotees. Please bless me to live without offenses, keep my mind fixed on sādhana, and develop deep attachment to Your lotus feet, not toward sense enjoyment.

When I eventually move from my current housing, may I carry the same devotional behavior and purity of thought, regardless of who is around me.

Though my health and energy fluctuate, by Your mercy, my visa was processed without issue. I beg for Your blessings to serve sincerely and wholeheartedly, overcoming laziness and mental dullness.

My śikṣā-guru, His Grace Harilīlāla Prabhu, encouraged me to support Māyāpur Hospital. Due to financial commitments, I hesitate to leave my current job, but I am ready to contribute remotely on my weekly off days. Please bless me to serve in whatever way I can.

My son completed his bachelor’s degree but has not progressed with his master’s. I do not know the Lord’s plan, but I seek Your blessings for both his academic progress and spiritual advancement.

I’ve also invested in property in Chennai, which is currently under litigation. Though they promise resolution by May 2025, I feel the effects of my poor decision-making and lack of careful judgment. I am also facing challenges in my household life, especially with my wife, who often misunderstands me. Please bless me to develop the right mood and become more steady, mature, and kind.

I sincerely pray for Your blessings to:

  • Serve with pure consciousness

  • Develop Vaiṣṇava qualities without offense

  • Apply everything I hear from sādhus and ācāryas

  • Follow spiritual life systematically and enthusiastically

  • Cultivate unflinching surrender

Always praying this, we eternally remain Your servants,

Your humble servant,
Sevā-pārāyaṇa Dāruka Dāsa

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja, 

Please accept my humble obeisances. Being a fallen soul, whatever words I put in for glorifying You and Your “Services towards Your Guru Mahārāja” is not at all sufficient.

Still, allow me to glorify you to the ability of my (?) intelligence.

Best Disciple, in your service toward your guru.

Best Guru, in your mercy of the fallen souls.

Best Mentor, your endless inquisitiveness in search of knowledge.

Best Preacher, your never-ending thought process of methods of teaching.

The list may go on and on.

Please bless me to progress in my devotional life and impart the seeds of devotional service into minds of my sons.

You are exemplary in all regards and you show us the similar path to follow your instructions as you always update your morning to evening activities by which we can learn and try to follow your footprints. Your SEWA towards the mission and His Divine Grace is not at all getting affected by your health conditions which shows no material obstacles can hinder you from serving Śrīla Prabhupāda.

At last I like to wish your Divine presence for hundreds of years to come so that you can keep on purifying the whole world and we can continue to get your Divine blessings and get purified to achieve the topmost goal of this human life.

Your Dāsānudāsa, 

Pramod Kumar Gupta 

Hare Kṛṣṇa my Dearest Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet

All glories to your Divine blessing

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda

I feel so fortunate to have shelter of your lotus feet because it is so difficult to get a real sādhu in this Kaliyuga and you are the one who has dedicated your whole life and soul to fulfill the desire of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. You are always in the mood to fulfill His instructions given to you during His physical presence in whatever the physical and health conditions you are in.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to lotus feet of Supreme Lord to provide you stable health and increase your duration in this material world so that you can deliver more fallen souls like me and show the spiritual path.

 Your Dāsānudāsa,
Shivanand Singh
Kṛṣṇa-kathā deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa my Dearest Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet

All glories to your Divine blessing

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda

I feel so fortunate to have shelter of your lotus feet because it is so difficult to get a real sādhu in this Kaliyuga and you are the one who has dedicated your whole life and soul to fulfill the desire of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. You are always in the mood to fulfill His instructions given to you during His physical presence in whatever the physical and health conditions you are in.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to lotus feet of Supreme Lord to provide you stable health and increase your duration in this material world so that you can deliver more fallen souls like me and show the spiritual path.

 Your Dāsānudāsa,
Dhananjay Singh
Kṛṣṇa-kathā deśa

Hare Kṛṣṇa my Dearest Guru Mahārāja

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet

All glories to your Divine blessing

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda

I feel so fortunate to have shelter of your lotus feet because it is so difficult to get a real sādhu in this Kaliyuga and you are the one who has dedicated your whole life and soul to fulfill the desire of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. You are always in the mood to fulfill His instructions given to you during His physical presence in whatever the physical and health conditions you are in.

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to lotus feet of Supreme Lord to provide you stable health and increase your duration in this material world so that you can deliver more fallen souls like me and show the spiritual path.

Your Dāsānudāsa,
Shailesh Sharma
Kṛṣṇa-kathā deśa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale

śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācaryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine

gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

 

My Dear spiritual father His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja,

 

I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet on the auspicious occasion of your 76th Vyāsa-pūjā celebration. All glories to your lotus feet! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! I really admire the devotion, dedication, passion that you show us every day. You face so many challenges everyday, but you are still very strong to follow the instructions of your Spiritual Master our founder-ācārya His Divine Grace A. C Bhaktivedant Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda but I’m such fallen soul and I struggle to keep up your instructions. When I hear the updates on how you make each and every opportunity to spread Kṛṣṇã consciousness even when you are undergoing a treatment in a hospital throws me down and I feel that I’m more worse than Jagāi Mādhāi, It is just because of your mercy I’m still able to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness and follow little of your instructions and it is again your mercy you gave me shelter at your lotus feet.

 

My dear spiritual father, I am very indebted your causeless mercy to accept me as your disciple.

 

Please shed your mercy upon me so that I take up the initiation from you soon.

 

I pray to their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhav , Śrī Chaitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Śrī Narasiṁhadeva for your good health and success of your outreach programs for the pleasure of your beloved, Śrīla Prabhupāda, may Lord bless you very immensely this day Gurudeva and protect you from all odds.

 

Begging for your blessings on this auspicious day.

 

Yours Insignificant Servant,

Shivender Chauhan 

Krishna Katha Desh

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to you on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā.

Bhagavad-gītā 2.47

karmaṇy evādhikāras te
mā phaleṣu kadācana
mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr
mā te saṅgo ’stv akarmaṇi

Line 1: karmaṇy evādhikāras te
(Do’s – You have a right to perform your prescribed duty.)

Guru Mahārāja, you have been diligently fulfilling your prescribed duties in Kṛṣṇa consciousness since the day you met your Guru Mahārāja and continue to do so to this day. Since your stroke in 2008, you have been accomplishing even more.

Line 2: mā phaleṣu kadācana
(Don’t – You are not entitled to the fruits of action.)

Throughout your entire period of devotional service, you did not anticipate transient outcomes.

Line 3: mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr
(Don’t – Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities.)

You executed your responsibilities with a balanced approach, relinquishing any attachment to success or failure. You did not anticipate any outcomes from your efforts and dedicated all of your senses to serving your Guru Mahārāja.

Line 4: mā te saṅgo ’stv akarmaṇi
(Don’t – Never be attached to not doing your duty.)

In this material world, it is common for individuals to use health challenges as a reason to avoid their responsibilities. However, after suffering a severe stroke and being given only a 1% chance of survival by doctors, you continued to fulfill your duty to your Guru Mahārāja. Your actions serve as a powerful testament to the idea that performing one's duties is not necessarily dependent on one's health.

I am unable to seek your blessings to fulfill my responsibilities in devotional service, as I have already received blessings as a disciple of H.H. Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja. It is now essential for me to overcome my laziness and concentrate more on your teachings. I will make every effort, Guru Mahārāja. Please forgive my shortcomings and grant me the strength to overcome my weaknesses.

You extended your unique compassion solely to Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa by guiding the advancement of the ISKCON Bīrnagar–Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Janmasthān development initiative. I will exert every effort to ensure the project's success and to serve your yātrā (Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa) to the best of my ability.

Thanking you,

Your disciple,
Śiromaṇi Gaura Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj please accept my respectful obeisances to you. 

You are the best example of achar and prachar. Avyarth kalatvam. You never waste a single moments without engaging yourself in Krishna consciousness. Daily you keep telling about your day life till sleeping. Your sadhana. Book reading. Try your best to available to your disciples with e care team.

 I am your foolish disciple not taking advantage and inspiration from you. I don't know when that day will come when I will be fully surrender to your lotus feet.whatever responsibility given to me, I am unable to fulfill due to my fault.
on your auspicious day of your Vyas puja I seek your blessings to overcome hurdles in my Bhakti and continue my faith in you and Lord Krishna. I can perform some service to fulfill your desire to fulfill Srila Prabhupad desires.

your spiritual son

Shivnath Ramdas

 

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja
Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

I am Śobhā Yaśodā Devī Dāsī (karmic name: Sobha Sreekumar), a disciple of His Holiness Jayapatākā Svāmī Guru Mahārāja, initiated on 27th January 2017 during Dāmodara-deśa Yātrā.

I hope that Guru Mahārāja is in good health—for which I am praying every day. I also receive daily updates about Mahārāja’s health and service activities.

Guru Mahārāja, it is only by your causeless mercy that I could transform my lifestyle. Before, I was entangled in tamo-guṇa, but by your instructions and blessings, I have adopted a sāttvika lifestyle and now follow the four regulative principles as your humble servant.

I have been studying Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā since 1995, and His Holiness Mahāmaṇi Kṛṣṇa Dāsa Prabhu was my first śikṣā-guru. Now, by your continued mercy, I am teaching Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (including various stutis), Brahma-saṁhitā, and devotional bhajanas to mātājīs and children, both online and offline. In Dāmodara-deśa, several classes are taking place, and I have the opportunity to guide around twelve children and ten ladies. This is all by your mercy alone, Guru Mahārāja.

Opposite my building, several other mātājīs are also conducting spiritual classes. It is truly a blessing to witness the blossoming of devotional service in this region.

I am a fallen soul, but by Guru Mahārāja’s compassion, I am attempting to practice Kṛṣṇa consciousness sincerely. I try to always remember Lord Kṛṣṇa, as instructed by Him in the Bhagavad-gītā. Though sometimes I become distracted by Māyā, even while chanting, I pray to Guru Mahārāja for strength to bring my mind back to Kṛṣṇa and fix it in His service.

In Dāmodara-deśa, I am able to attend and do sevā at the Sunday congregation, including Lakṣmī-sevā. Whenever I am in Tiruvalla, Kerala, I attend the saṅkīrtana at Karunattukavu Temple, which has recently been taken over by ISKCON. By Guru Mahārāja’s grace, I also get to serve there by cooking prasādam, performing Lakṣmī-sevā, and relishing the nectarean Kṛṣṇa-kathā lectures.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja,
Praying always for your well-being and health.

Your humble servant,
Śobhā Yaśodā Devī Dāsī
Dāmodara-deśa

Vyāsa-pūjā 2025
Śrī Rūpa Rādhā Devī Dāsī (Gaurāṁga-deśa – Middle East)

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛṣā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to you!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Please accept my humble obeisances. Koṭi-koṭi puṣpāñjali samarpanam at your divine lotus feet.

I am your spiritual daughter, Śrī Rūpa Rādhā Devī Dāsī, from Gaurāṁga-deśa Yātrā.

On this very auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, my sincere prayers to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Dhanvantari Bhagavān, and Śrīla Prabhupāda to shower their special blessings upon you, granting you long life, good health, and strength to overcome all physical challenges so that you may continue to spread Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

Your dedication to your spiritual master is extraordinary, beyond words. You never miss an opportunity to glorify Śrīla Prabhupāda. Every moment of your life is a living lesson for us. You teach us the mood of an eternal servant, displaying unconditional love for Śrīla Prabhupāda. Kindly instill within our hearts a drop of this mood of service, so that we may also become small instruments in the mission of Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

You are like Nitāi and Gauraṁga, distributing Kṛṣṇa-prema to everyone, knocking on everyone’s hearts and inspiring them to chant the holy names. Your glories are unlimited.

Jaya Gauraṁga! Jaya Nityānanda! Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

I am very fortunate and forever grateful that you have come into my spiritual life as my Guru. You are a merciful protector, well-wisher, and loving father to all fallen souls. You are a fearless fighter against māyā, enlightening thousands of disciples across the world by opening our eyes with knowledge, guiding us back to Godhead through your teachings and personal example.

I am unqualified and have done nothing for you, yet you continuously give me so much love, mercy, and protection at every step. Thank you so much for everything! You are truly an ocean of mercy. I humbly beg your forgiveness for any offenses I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Regarding my sādhana, I am strictly following the four regulative principles, attending maṁgala-ārati, chanting sixteen rounds, observing Ekādaśī, reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, attending Nāma-haṭṭa programs, and coordinating prasādam distribution. I am also very eager to sing kīrtana.

By your blessings, last year my husband, Lalbahadur Prabhu, received shelter from you. I pray that he may prepare well for his initiation exams and soon receive dīkṣā from you, progressing in a healthy Kṛṣṇa conscious life.

I also humbly request special blessings for my daughter, Priyanka, to become connected to this paramparā. She is currently studying in India and staying in a hostel. At present, she chants four rounds and attends weekly satsaṁga programs. In her childhood, she was a part of the Bāla Utsava children’s class.

Guru Mahārāja, please keep our entire family at your lotus feet. Kindly engage us in the association of devotees, allowing us to perform devotional service with pure hearts, serving Guru and Gauraṁga with love and devotion. Kṛṣṇa consciousness flourishes when performed joyfully, enthusiastically, and together as a family.

Please always keep us in your prayers, Guru Mahārāja. Once again, thank you so much for everything!

Your spiritual daughter,
Śrī Rūpa Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Vyāsa-pūjā 2025

Lalbahadur Prabhu

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare
Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine service!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

"Yasya prasādād bhagavat-prasādo
Yasya prasādān na gatiḥ kuto’pi
Dhyāyan stuvaṁs tasya yaśas tri-sandhyaṁ
Vande guroḥ śrī-caraṇāravindam."

By the mercy of the spiritual master, one receives the grace of Kṛṣṇa. Without the mercy of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement.

Guru Mahārāja, you are a living example of a pure devotee, having dedicated your entire life and soul to fulfilling Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. For such a selfless, compassionate, and dedicated Guru, I offer my heartfelt obeisances once again.

As your sheltered disciple, I feel deeply fortunate, yet words cannot fully express my gratitude. Your glories are unlimited, and by your causeless mercy, you are delivering fallen souls like me, guiding us back to Godhead.

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for coming into my life, for accepting me, and for offering me the shelter of your lotus feet.

I humbly beg your forgiveness for any offenses I may have committed. Please bless me so that I may strengthen my sādhana, maintain good health, and live a spiritually enriched life.

Regarding my sādhana, I am:

  • Chanting sixteen rounds daily

  • Attending maṅgala-ārati, Nṛsiṁhadeva ārati, Tulasī ārati, and Guru-pūjā

  • Following the four regulative principles

  • Attending Nāma-haṭṭa programs

  • Helping in the prasādam distribution team

Guru Mahārāja, I have also started reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books along with senior devotees. I seek your special mercy and blessings so that I may study attentively and sincerely, ensuring that I complete the essential books required for initiation.

I am most unworthy, fallen, and desperate for your causeless mercy. I beg for your blessings to improve my sādhana without interruption, so that I may become qualified for initiation from you soon. Without your blessings, it is impossible. Please consider me as your fallen servant, always crying for your shelter.

I also pray for the spiritual upliftment and protection of my entire family, that we may always remain under your guidance.

Guru Mahārāja, I sincerely pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva and Śrī Kṛṣṇa to always protect your health, so that you may continue inspiring and guiding thousands of souls toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Once again, thank you for everything!

Your humble servant,
Lalbahadur Prabhu

Hare Kṛṣhṇa Dear Beloved Guru Mahārāj,

All glories to Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrī Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāj!

Please accept my humble obeisances.

Nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

I feel very blessed to be one of Your disciples. Your mercy is unlimited. I wonder how You make use of any miserable situation and turn it into a favorable situation to serve Kṛṣhṇa. This clearly shows that You are on the spiritual platform and not at all on the bodily platform.

From Your lectures, I understand that chanting is the basis for all devotional service. My book reading has improved, and I study more scrutinizingly while preparing for preaching. I will support Śrīla Prabhupāda's mission to the maximum extent I can, as a commitment to You.

By Your mercy, I have been able to spread Kṛṣhṇa consciousness to at least some aspiring devotees through the Bhakti Vṛkṣa program. I have gained the courage to face the material world. Our daughter, Muthulakṣmī, is studying at the University of Exeter in the UK, and by Your mercy, she and her friends started the KCSoc Exeter during the end of her first year. Now, in her second year, they have started a weekly Bhakti Vṛkṣa class, with about 30 students participating. They are all seeking Your blessings, Guru Mahārāj.

By Your mercy, Muthulakṣmī connected to the devotee association as soon as she joined the University last year, and she is seeking Your blessings to excel in her devotional service and bring more and more students to Kṛṣhṇa consciousness.

My wife, Anantarupinī Vīṣṇupriyā Devī Dāsī, and daughter Muthulakṣmī received Your blessings during their visit to Māyāpur in July 2024. They were fortunate to have almost daily darśana of Your Holiness and to hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-caritāmṛta lectures from You.

We started our spiritual journey in Balarām Deśa, and by Your mercy, we got connected to Balarām Deśa again after moving from Kṛṣhṇa Kathā Deśa in December 2024. We are continuing our spiritual journey under the shelter of our śikṣā-guru, His Grace Karuṇeśvara Keśava Prabhuji.

We beg for Your mercy so that we can continue to progress more and more in spiritual growth. We are getting more and more opportunities in Balarām Deśa, and we humbly beg for Your blessings to ensure that we do not commit any offenses to the Vaiṣṇavas or to the seva itself. We are learning all the sevas here and trying to do as much as we can according to our capability.

We humbly request that You shower Your blessings upon us so that we may serve Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission more and more.

Yours Humble Servant (Dīkṣā Disciple),
Sriman Śacīnandana Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to You! All glories to Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda! All glories to Your auspicious appearance day!

We bow down at Your lotus feet with deep reverence and humility. You, who are the eternal light, guiding us through the darkness of ignorance, showing us the path of truth, love, and compassion. Your teachings are the seeds of wisdom that have grown in the hearts of numerous disciples, guiding us to the ultimate realisation of who we really are.

We feel peace in the presence of You. Your words give us strength. Your compassion is the driving force behind our spiritual progress, and Your life is a symbol of selfless service and divine love.

Guru Mahārāja, You have not only imparted knowledge, but You have also demonstrated for us how to live a focused and compassionate life. Your lessons are a guide to live a life of integrity, humility, and devotion.

We are eternally grateful for Your blessings and the love and care You have shared with us. As we walk this path, we remain committed to the principles You have taught us. May Your divine blessings always be upon us, guiding us toward the spiritual path.

We always pray at the lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā and Sudarśana for Your good health, and that You continue to inspire each one of us to serve the mission of Lord Caitanya. We also pray to become more sincere and serious in our service—devoid of offences—only for Your satisfaction.

Your servant,
Śrīnivāsa Gaurāṅga dāsa

Hare Kṛṣṇa dear Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to Śrīla Guru Mahārāja!

Dearest Guru Mahārāja,
Wishing you a very blissful and healthy 76th Vyāsa-pūjā.

My sincere prayers unto the divine lotus feet of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Aṣṭa-sakhīs, Pañca-tattva, Prahlāda Nṛsiṁhadeva, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your long and healthy Kṛṣṇa conscious life.

May you live very, very long, serving Śrīla Prabhupāda in his mission.
You are living an enthusiastic, energetic, pure Kṛṣṇa conscious life, foregoing and ignoring all sorts of physical problems and pains. Undoubtedly, you must be suffering immense physical pains, but your desire to serve Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga is so intense that you don’t give any heed to them.

Every devotee or non-devotee who comes in contact with you can feel this and pays all respects to you from body, mind, and words, for your humble attitude. Your love, care, and compassion are so great, unconditional, and realistic—and we, your sons and daughters, can feel this every moment.

There may not be one-to-one personal interaction with you every day, every moment, but when I pray to you, I can feel that you are here with me. My problems may still be the same, but your blessings and care are so profound and immeasurable that I am living happily in the midst of all.

My only prayer unto your lotus feet is that my devotional service attitude unto your lotus feet increases every moment, and that all my desires are dovetailed and aligned with your desires.

You have bestowed upon me your unfathomable mercy always. I know I don’t deserve it, but as a loving spiritual father, you always shower your compassion and kindness upon me.

Please continue to bestow your mercy upon me, so that I can continue to serve you and all other Vaiṣṇavas always.

Guru Mahārāja, I am very weak in bhakti. I humbly beg for the strength, enthusiasm, patience, and determination to serve you and Śrīla Prabhupāda, life after life.

Thank you so much, Guru Mahārāja.

Your insignificant daughter,
Sreepradhā Rādhā Devī Dāsī

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

On this most sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I offer my deepest gratitude at your divine lotus feet. You are the epitome of a true servant-leader, embodying the perfect qualities of humility, dedication, and unwavering devotion to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. Your life is a living scripture—a testimony of unflinching faith and surrender to the will of the Lord. You have carried forward the vision of our paramparā, ensuring that the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu reaches every corner of the world.

Guru Mahārāja, your compassion knows no bounds. You have taken upon yourself immense austerities just to ensure that even the most fallen souls receive an opportunity to reconnect with Kṛṣṇa. Your selfless service, despite severe health challenges, is beyond human comprehension. Every moment of your life is an inspiration—showing us what it truly means to be a surrendered soul, fully dedicated to the divine mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You do not consider your own discomforts or limitations; your only concern is how to uplift others and engage them in devotional service.

I feel extremely fortunate and blessed that you have entrusted me with the service of being the yātrā sevaka of Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā in Dubai. It is only by your causeless mercy that I have been given this responsibility. It is not a position of pride, but a great opportunity to serve the devotees and assist in expanding your mission. I am forever grateful to you for giving me this sevā, and I pray for the strength, wisdom, and humility to carry it out in a way that pleases you.

Recently, some devotees expressed concerns about the way the yātrā is being managed and suggested improvements. I have taken their feedback seriously and am committed to implementing all feasible and beneficial changes for the betterment of the yātrā. My only desire is to serve you and the devotees in the most sincere and effective way. With the support of all devotees and the blessings of Guru and Gaurāṅga, everything is progressing well.

This year has been particularly challenging, as I lost my father-in-law, Śrī K. B. Narasiṁhan, in October. He left his body at a ripe old age, and I humbly request your prayers for his onward journey—that he may reach the abode of the Lord and continue his devotional service there. During this difficult time, one thing gave me great happiness: my wife’s mental strength in accepting everything with faith and positivity. Despite the grief, she remained steady, seeing Kṛṣṇa’s hand in every situation and carrying out her duties with devotion. I feel this is only because of your blessings, your divine association, and the prayers of the devotees.

However, hearing about your health struggles pains my heart deeply. It is unbearable to see you endure such suffering. But at the same time, your determination to serve, despite all challenges, gives us strength. Guru Mahārāja, your life is the greatest example of how a pure devotee transcends bodily limitations and remains fixed in service.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray to you with folded hands—please bless me with unwavering faith and dedication in my service to you and the Vaiṣṇavas. May I never become complacent, proud, or negligent in my responsibilities. Please allow me to always serve you with the right consciousness, considering it my greatest fortune to assist you in your mission.

On this auspicious Vyāsa-pūjā day, I offer my heartfelt prayers for your health, strength, and continued presence in this world. May you continue to shower your mercy upon all of us and guide us on our spiritual journey.

Your loving son,
Śrīraṅga Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
Yātrā Sevaka, Gaurāṅgadeśa

All glories unto Śrī Guru Mahārāja, His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja, the embodiment of compassion, wisdom, and divine service.
All glories unto the founder-ācārya of the International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all glories unto His sublime teachings, which continue to illuminate the hearts of millions of devotees from every corner of the earth.

On this most auspicious occasion of His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja's 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, I humbly bow before him, acknowledging his unmatched contribution to the propagation of the Holy Name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the sacred teachings of Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā, and the mission of our beloved Śrīla Prabhupāda.

As we come together to celebrate the divine appearance day of our beloved Gurudev today, the mind spontaneously harks back to the limitless mercy he has showered on every one of us. To our life in this tempestuous ocean of material existence, he is like the lighthouse, shining brightly and leading the tempest-tossed boats ashore to the eternal haven.

The Life of Devotion and Service

His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja has always been a strength and inspiration to ISKCON. He joined the movement during the early days when he chose the path of selfless service to Lord Kṛṣṇa with deep humility and unflinching devotion. From initiation by Śrīla Prabhupāda, His Holiness took the vow to become a lifetime servant of the Supreme Lord by completely surrendering himself to His and His devotees' services.

One of the hallmarks in the life of Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja is the tireless and relentless way he spreads Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings everywhere, in every possible respect. Because of his devotion to the ISKCON movement, ISKCON has opened many temples, preaching centers, schools, hospitals, and cultural outreach programs around the world, particularly within the Indian subcontinent. He expanded not only the geographical perimeter of the movement but also made the essence of Bhakti-yoga, the process of devotional service unto Lord Kṛṣṇa, reachable to the masses. ISKCON has spread well and shone as a lighthouse for spiritual light in a world that desperately needs love, peace, and devotion under his leadership.

A Leader of Compassion and Wisdom

Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Gurudev is respected not only as an exceptional leader but as a kind guide to all of his disciples. He cares for each devotee with deep and affectionate attention, incomparable to anyone else. Besides his heavy schedule, His Holiness always took time to give spiritual advice, encouragement, and support to those who needed or asked for it. Let his deep devotion in the hearts of devotees be testimony to his relationship, never to be turned asunder, with Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

His Holiness emulates in every way the ācārya Śrīla Prabhupāda's life in service. To him, life was ceaseless dedication to spreading the Holy Name of the Lord. Be it with travel and journeys, enunciating discourses on things sublime, or supervising engagements for various ISKCON projects, Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja leads a living example of one’s life offered in full commitment and humility to serve. He emphasizes spiritual sādhana and bhakti, instructing devotees to become firm in the process of chanting the Holy Names and performing services unto the Lord. The insistence of His Holiness on the need for humility and selfless service is an inspiration to us all who want to progress in spiritual life.

Overcoming Adversity with Divine Strength

In 2010, a great personal challenge befell Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja in the form of a debilitating stroke. Yet, at such a time, His Holiness showed the real strength of a devotee. His firm belief in the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa, together with the overwhelming support of his devotees, enabled him to recover and continue his service with even greater determination. This is a miraculous recovery, clear evidence of Lord Kṛṣṇa's mercy bestowed upon His sincere devotee. How much hardship His Holiness has faced—that also serves as an inspiration to all of us. That, in our lives also, whatever turmoil we are suffering, dependence on the mercy of the Lord, along with the guidance of the spiritual master, will carry us through any hurdle.

The Heart of a True Devotee

The crux of Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja’s teachings is that true devotion to the Supreme Lord can change our lives. His Holiness teaches us that in the service to the Lord and His devotees, our hearts will be cleansed and dormant love for Kṛṣṇa awakened. He encouraged us to stay with the simple yet profound practices of chanting the Holy Name, hearing the scriptures, and performing acts of compassion and service in the world around us.

On this day of his 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahotsava, I am so humbly grateful to Śrīla Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja for his guidance, his compassion, and his undying commitment to the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. I will always be in his debt, for by his mercy, the doors of Kṛṣṇa consciousness have been opened in my heart.


Prayers and Blessings

O Gurudev, as you continue serving the Supreme Lord with such humility and devotion, I humbly pray that your life of devotion and service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa may continue to inspire us all. May your holy presence keep blessing us with the wisdom, strength, and compassion to walk the path of bhakti. May you continue guiding and protecting us on the path to achieve the ultimate aim of life in eternal service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

On this sacred occasion, I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet and pray that I may always be under your divine shelter, following, as far as possible, in your footsteps and examples.

All glories to His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja, the eternal servant of Lord Kṛṣṇa!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the founder-ācārya of ISKCON!

II HARI HARI BOL II

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet. All glories to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda and Gaurāṅga!

Thank you, Guru Mahārāja, for your causeless mercy upon me.

By your mercy, I have joined the prasādam committee in our yātrā and am learning through service to the devotees. I am also taking Bālotsava classes for 13 children. It is very blissful to teach children, though at times it is a bit challenging, especially with senior children. I wish to learn games to teach them in an engaging way. I also need the help of other māthajīs to guide the children in discipline.

I am facilitating Bhakti-vṛkṣa classes for around four to five māthajīs. They each have some obstacles in their journey, mainly that their husbands are not inclined toward Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Please bless these Bhakti-vṛkṣa māthajīs and the Bālotsava parents to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Only by your mercy, I was able to organize a cultural drama with the children for a festival. Śaṅkarī Māthajī kindly came forward to help. Śānti Māthajī is helping with Bhakti-vṛkṣa by regularly giving references from your lectures. Thank you for your great mercy, Guru Mahārāja. Please bestow your mercy upon Śānti Māthajī so she may take full shelter of Guru and Gaurāṅga.

Golokesvarī Māthajī is leading the Bhāgavatam reading group, and by her guidance, I am able to participate and read with the devotees. She is helping me stay focused on chanting and Kṛṣṇa consciousness, rather than being troubled by family matters.

My brother Swāmināthan lost his wife last year. He has three children and is currently not behaving normally. He is emotionally disturbed and hurting others with his words. I humbly beg your forgiveness on his behalf for any offenses committed, and I beg your causeless mercy to help him lead a Kṛṣṇa conscious life hereafter.

My husband, Bhagavān Bālajī Dāsa, is facing a difficult time at his workplace. Despite receiving awards, having qualifications, and maintaining a good reputation, he has not received any promotions for several years. Please bless him and our family to continue our service in Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā or wherever Kṛṣṇa may take us.

Our son Ādarśa aspires to study medicine, and our daughter Akṣayā wants to pursue postgraduate studies in neuropsychology in the UK or Europe. Please bless them both to become sincere and submissive devotees.

I pray to become more systematic, organized, and sincere in all my services. Sācī Jananī Māthajī is kindly guiding me. Please bless me to effectively balance my services and responsibilities toward my brother, children, mother, and in-laws, all in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Our yātrā leader, H.G. Śrīraṅga Kṛṣṇa Prabhu, is very merciful and kind to us. I pray to stay here in a humble and submissive mood, serving nicely.

I also humbly request your mercy for my mother, Uṣā Bālarāman. Please bless her with Kṛṣṇa conscious association and accept her as your disciple soon. I offer the same prayer for my father-in-law, Śrī Muthu Nārāyaṇan.

Every day, I chant two rounds with my aunt, Durga Lakṣmī, who is also sincere. I request your blessings for her children, Śrīrām and Śivāpriyā, for a successful marriage soon.

I need to improve my sādhana and inspire more souls in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Please continue to shower your causeless mercy upon us. Only by your mercy am I able to do whatever little I am doing—I have no qualification of my own. Please forgive me and uplift me.

I also have a heartfelt desire to read Bhāgavatam with my family, as they are not reading alone. Please bless me to realize this.

Guru Mahārāja, we also request your kind guidance to choose names for our Deities—Gaura-Nitāi and Rādhā-Mādhava. Please also guide us regarding where we can settle in India after my husband's retirement.

I am praying for your good health and long life. When I hear your lectures, I feel very nourished. When you are sick and unable to give class, I feel deep separation.

Thanking you from the bottom of my heart. Please guide me always to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and to preach more and more.

Your eternal humble servant,
Subhadā Sācī Devī Dāsī
Gaurāṅgadeśa Yātrā, Dubai

Hare Kṛṣṇa

My dear spiritual father, His Holiness Jayapatākā Swami Guru Mahārāja, ki jaya!
Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya!
Gaurāṅga ki jaya!

Guru Mahārāja, please accept my humble and respectful obeisances unto Your divine lotus feet.

"All glories to Your auspicious appearance day!"
All glories to Your 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā Mahāmahotsava!
"Wishing You a happy Kṛṣṇa conscious appearance day, Guru Mahārāja!"

Dear Guru Mahārāja, You are so kind and so merciful. You have accepted me as Your disciple and spiritual son. I am most fortunate to have received Your shelter—this has been possible only by Your causeless mercy.

You are the living representative of Śrīla Prabhupāda. You have appeared in this material world to deliver fallen souls like me, bringing us back to our eternal home, Goloka Vṛndāvana, reconnecting us with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. You remain here in this material world only out of Your divine compassion, and I am so sorry that Your body undergoes suffering. However, You are always engaged in the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, beyond all material conditions.

Guru Mahārāja, if it is possible, please bless me with the opportunity to serve You personally, even for just one day, in this lifetime. This can only be possible by Your kind mercy.

I hear the pastimes You have performed with devotees through JSSS (Jayapatākā Swami Śiṣya Samūha), where they share their experiences of Your divine association. It gives me immense joy to hear about Your wonderful pastimes with devotees.

There is no meaning to this human life without Guru and Kṛṣṇa—I have realized this.

Gurudeva, I regularly listen to Your lectures through social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and the Jayapatākā Swami Mobile App. I daily pray to Tulasī-devī, Lord Narasiṁhadeva, and Lord Gaurāṅga, offering one extra round of chanting and four Tulasī parikramās for Your good health. I am trying my best to strictly follow Your instructions.

However, Gurudeva, I struggle to chant attentively. Although I complete my sixteen rounds daily, I often find myself chanting mechanically. Please forgive me and bestow Your causeless mercy upon me so that I can chant attentively, with full devotion.

On this most auspicious occasion of Your appearance day, I beg forgiveness for any offenses I may have knowingly or unknowingly committed. Please bless me so that I may progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, serve You, serve Śrīla Prabhupāda, and serve Lord Gaurāṅga.

Guru Mahārāja, I humbly beg for Your kind mercy upon my wife, Saralā Hari-priyā Devī Dāsī, my daughter, Hansikā (18 years old, who has completed her 12th exams and is now entering engineering college), and my son, Joṣṇav (12 years old), who has completed reading the Bhagavad-gītā and Rāmāyaṇa storybooks and is now beginning small book diploma courses. They are very enthusiastic about chanting the Mahā-mantra.

Thank You, Guru Mahārāja. I love You.

Hare Kṛṣṇa!
Jaya Gurudeva! Daṇḍavat-pranāma!

Your servant of the servant of the servant of the servant,
Subhānanda Mukunda Dāsa
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Jaya Śrī Guru-deva and Gaurāṅga!
Jaya Śrīla Pāda!
Jaya Śrī Guru-deva, Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Mee pādalaku śata-koṭi vandanālu.

Guru Mahārāja, meeru enta karuṇā-kalavāru, dayā-gaḷavāru!
Mā lānti patita jīvulanu uddhariñceṭṭi karuṇāmayulu meeru.
Mee karuṇavalla, mēmu ī bhakti-mārgaṁ lō unnāmu.

Corona samayaṁ lō online dvārā mee āśrayaṁ nēnu mā prabhu tō kalisi thisukunnāmu.
Mee karuṇavalla, mā altar lō Rādhā-Dāmodara ni pettukoni sevā chestunnāmu.
Mee karuṇavalla, online lo Harināma-dīkṣa kuda thisukunnāmu. Taruvāta Māyāpure lo mee darśana bhāgyaṁ kuda kaligindi.

Mā kuṭumbam lō nēnu, mā mātājī mātrame Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya mārgaṁ lō unnāmu.
Alāgē, mā kuṭumbam anta Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya loki rāvaḷani mee āśīrvādālu kōrutunnāmu.
Mēmu pratidinaṁ 16 rounds japaṁ chestunnāmu.

Mēmu bāgā pracāraṁ chēse lā māku jñānaṁ prasādin̄caṇḍi.
Kṛṣṇa-Caitanya mārgaṁ lō abhiruddhi cēndalani dīvin̄caṇḍi.
Mee ārogyam bāgā undāli ani Nṛsiṁhadeva Bhagavān ni prārthisthunnānu,
mariyu Rādhā-Kṛṣṇulu kōrukuntunnānu.
Ilānti puṭṭina rojulu, meeru inno jarupukovalani kāṅkṣistunnāmu.

Happy Vyāsa-pūjā!

Itlu, mee śiṣyuḍu —
Śubhaṅga Śrīnivāsa Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛu1e6pā-pradāyine gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Beloved Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

All glories to your auspicious appearance day.

You accepted us (my wife and me) as your disciples by your causeless mercy upon us and gave us a wonderful Kṛṣṇa conscious life for several years.

You are always protecting us at every moment in our life to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, despite the fact that we have committed so many offenses.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, currently, we are serving in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa yātrā, and our services include participating in and contributing to the services required for weekly sat-saṁga programs and festivals.

Recently, I completed Bhagavad-gītā study classes for my Bhakti-vṛkṣa members (three), and my wife is conducting online Śāstric reading classes in Telugu.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, I am planning to retire from my work in a few years.

After contemplating many aspects of our life, we have decided to live in Vṛndāvana-dhāma after our retirement, though we are originally from South India.

With this desire, we have decided to purchase a three-bedroom apartment in Vṛndāvana-dhāma so that we can accommodate various visiting devotees in our house, receive their association, and take opportunities to engage in other services in the dhāma.

We have selected a property for purchase and plan to start paying for it on your auspicious appearance day in 2025. The property will be ready by the end of 2026.

Dear Guru Mahārāja, on this auspicious appearance day of yours, I sincerely beg for your blessings upon us so that we may continue our spiritual journey without committing offenses and remain engaged in various services.

I sincerely pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Lord Narasiṁhadeva for the protection of your good health so that many fallen souls like us may become connected to Kṛṣṇa by your causeless mercy.

Your dīkṣā disciples,

Sucāru Madhava Dāsa
Sumati Rukmiṇī-devī Dāsī
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

My Dear Spiritual Father,

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Dear Father, I wish to take this opportunity to wish You a very Happy Vyāsa-Pūjā Day in advance.

I must say, I, being riddled with unlimited sins accumulated over millions of my past lifetimes, still, I consider myself to be most fortunate in this lifetime for having received Your causeless mercy. If not for You and Śrīla Prabhupāda, I would have been rotting elsewhere and preparing for another sinful life or lives.

Just as Lord Ananta with His thousands of hoods has not stopped glorifying the Supreme Lord, similarly, I cannot sufficiently glorify Your causeless mercy even in a billion lifetimes. I often wonder, what pious deed I must have performed in my previous life that You decided to shower Your mercy upon me, and then, I realize that it is only Your causeless mercy and absolutely nothing that I have done to deserve it.

O Gurudeva, how constantly You are thinking of the ultimate welfare of all living beings, irrespective of Your physical condition. Only a great devotee of the Lord can possess this amount of insurmountable strength, perseverance, and compassion.

Kali-yuga is blessed; we are blessed to get Your association, which is sometimes difficult to obtain even for the greatest pious beings.

Śrīla Prabhupāda must be in bliss and supreme satisfaction that His mission is in safe hands, and He must be rejoicing in the spiritual world, witnessing from there how ISKCON is spearheaded by His lion disciple, His very own victory flag, in accomplishing His dreams, especially how the magnificent TOVP (Temple of the Vedic Planetarium) is taking shape.

Dear Gurudeva, I seek Your blessings for my spiritual progress and pray unto the lotus feet of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to keep You in the best of health at all times because we need You for eternity.

With a million and zillion thanks, and respectful obeisances again and again and again.

Your spiritual daughter,
Sukīrti Subhadrā Devī Dāsī

My dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to your auspicious Appearance Day! All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to the guru-paramparā!

I am extremely grateful to you for your compassion in having given me guru-āśraya about a month ago. I could feel the intimate spiritual connection with you, my dear Guru Mahārāja. I also express my gratitude to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the guru-paramparā for their causeless mercy in having given me a spiritual father now, though I am unqualified for the same.

For the upcoming auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I would like to offer my prayers to Lord Gaurāṅga for your good health, so that you may continue to spread the glories of the Lord and Śrīla Prabhupāda all over the world.

Once, I got an opportunity to have your darśana at Coimbatore, my dear Guru Mahārāja. At that time, I was quite new to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I would like to become a servant of the servant in your mission and serve the Vaiṣṇavas, for which I seek your blessings, as I am totally incapable without your empowerment.

I also seek your blessings for my family members to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

I am extremely thankful to the devotees in your office and in Balarāmadeśa for giving me this wonderful opportunity to personally write to you, my dear spiritual father.

Koṭi-koṭi praṇāmas to your divine lotus feet.

Your loving spiritual daughter,
Sumathy Suresh
Balarāmadeśa

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Kindly accept our heartfelt praṇāms.

We would like to extend our warmest wishes to you on this auspicious occasion of Vyāsa-pūjā.

Despite feeling completely inept and unqualified to write anything to you on this sacred day, we are making an insignificant attempt to express our thoughts and best wishes to you. We offer all our prayers to Lord Kṛṣṇa on this auspicious day for your good health.

Your divine guidance has illuminated our lives, transforming us in profound ways. Your teachings have been a beacon of light, leading us on the path of spiritual growth and self-discovery. Together, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your wisdom, compassion, and unwavering support. We thank you for being a shining example of love, kindness, and selflessness.

We bow down at your lotus feet, paying respects to your divine presence in our lives. May we continue to walk the spiritual path, inspired by your vision and guided by your blessings. We humbly seek your blessings for our family and pray that Lord Narasiṁha always keeps you in His care.

We eagerly look forward to the day when we can personally be in your association to celebrate this special occasion and receive the nectar of your presence. Until that time, we wish you the most joyous and blessed Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

With gratitude and love,

Your spiritual children,
Supriya & Pranab

                                                                     Hare Krishna                               

                                                            Jay Sri guru & Gauranga

Namah Om Vishnu padaya Krishna prestaya bhutale shrimate jaya pataka swamin iti namine

Namah acharaya padaya nitaya kripah pradayine gaura gada dhamadaya nagara grama tarine.

 

Dear beloved Guru Maharaj,

My humble obeisance’s unto your lotus feet. Happy 76th appearance day to you. We pray for your long services to Srila Prabupada & Krishna mission extended further and by getting good health and long live. Your presence is auspicious  or us to bringing  the light in our lives suffering from the darkness of ignorance. By blessings of Siksha gurus, Vishnavas and your blessing we are able to progress in devotional life.

       By Gauranga and yours mercy this year we attended our siksha gurus Radhapati shyama das and Ujwala kalindi  mataji daughter Amruta mataji and Srikrshna prabhu’s marriage and Sankiratna Ananda prabhu and Leela Kirtaneswari mataji daghter Gopika radhika mataji and Dhanush prabhu’s marriage ceremonies and felt happy because of their great responsibilities are  fulfilled and another mercy upon of yours my own brother Sumadhurea Vrajahari ds and Sister in law Naveena chaitanya dd dagheter Suchitra’s marriage is fixed with Jayababu  prabhu On April 20th.and their great responsibility is fulfilled. Guru maharaj please bless all of them to become happy and progress in the Krishna conscious life.

             Dear Gurumaharaj like every year this year also with siksha Gurus and all devotees we want to celebrate teki  jagannath rathayatra grandly. Please bless us to fulfil our desire of grand celebration to benefit the common people to bring devotional life. Please bless our children that their growing in their life now they can focus in KC while they are studying.

Your humble servants

Suryapati Krsna Dasa

Bhagavati Vraja Lakshmi devi dasi

Kola Chakra-Krishna Katha desh

হরে কৃষ্ণ

ওঁ অজ্ঞান তিমিরান্ধস্য জ্ঞানাঞ্জন শলাকয়া। চক্ষুরুন্মিলিতং যেন তস্মৈ গ্রীগুরুবে নমঃ ।।

নমোঃওঁ বিষ্ণু পাদায় কৃষ্ণপ্রেষ্ঠায় ভূতলে শ্রীমতে জয়পতাকা স্বামীনীতি নামিনে। 

নমঃ আচার্য্য পাদায় নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনে গৌড় কথা ধাম ধায় নগরগ্রাম তারিনে ।।

হরেকৃষ্ণ, 

হে আমার পরম আরাধ্য, পূজনীয়, জন্মজন্মান্তরের পারমার্থিক পিতা, পতিত পাবন, ঔদার্যের সাক্ষাত অবতার, প্রভুপাদের প্রিয়,হে অকিঞ্চন, পরম দয়াল, আপনি আমার অনন্তকোটি সশ্রদ্ধ দণ্ডবৎ প্রনাম গ্রহন করবেন।

 

হে নিতাইকৃপা প্রদায়িনী, আপনার অকৃত্রিম কৃপায়, আপনার বদন্যায় ভালবাসায় আমি গত ১৫-১২-২০২৪ইং তারিখে বলরামদেশ (বাহরাইনে) অনলাইনে আপনার কৃপা আশীর্বাদ (দীক্ষা) পেয়েছি। আপনি কৃপা করে ভগবান শ্রীকৃষ্ণের পরম্পরাব সাথে যুক্ত করে আপনার চরণ পদ্মে আশ্রয় দিয়েছেন সেজন্য আমি জন্ম জন্মান্তরে চিরকৃতজ্ঞ,ঋনী, এবং গর্বিত যে এমন একজন পারমার্থিক পিতা লাভ করেছি।

 

আপনার গুনকীর্তন করার যোগ্যতা, জ্ঞান, দুরদর্শিতা আমার নেই। আপনি শ্রীল প্রভুপাদের অতিশয় প্রিয় শিষ্য, বিশেষ কৃপা প্রাপ্ত অত্যন্ত স্নেহশীল, আস্তা ভাজন । সেজন্য তিনি আপনাকে মায়াপুরকে সনাতনী রাজধানী বানানোর জন্য প্রদান করেছিলেন। সেটা আপনি আপনার, মেধা অক্লান্ত পরিশ্রম, গুরুর আজ্ঞার পালন, যথার্থ শিষ্যরূপে তা করে দেখিয়েছেন।

হে সর্ব উপকারী গুরুমহারাজ, আপনি নাম হট্টসংঘ প্রচার করে সারা ভারতে তথা সারা বিশ্বে আলোড়ন সৃষ্টি করেছেন যা এখন পৃথিবীর সকল রাষ্ট্রে প্রচারিত হয়ে ভগবত গীতা,ভাগবতমের শিক্ষা ছড়িয়ে পড়েছে। আজ আমি যে আপনার করুনা (দীক্ষা) পেয়েছি শুধু নাম হট্টে যোগদান করার মাধ্যমে।

আমাদের পূর্বতন আচার্য্য শ্রীশ্রীমদভক্তিসিদ্ধান্ত সরস্বতী ঠাকুর প্রভুপাদের ইচ্ছায় যেমন শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ পাশ্চাত্য দেশে হরিনাম 

প্রচার এবং প্রসার করেছেন, ঠিক আপনিও আপনার গুরুদেবের নির্দেশ পালন করে নবদ্বীপ মন্ডল পরিক্রমা চালু করেছেন, যার ফল সকলের সামনেই সূর্য্যালোকের মতো দৃশ্যমান।

তাছাড়াও আপনি বৈদিক নাটক রচনা ভগবানের অপ্রাকৃত নীলাকথা, প্যান্ডেল প্রোগ্রামের মাধ্যমে অভিনয় করিয়ে সনাতনী সংস্কৃতিকে অন্ধকার থেকে আলোর পথে নিয়ে এসেছেন। এছাড়া ও বৈদিক ভজনকীর্তন কে ভক্তদের মাঝে বিলিয়ে অনেক অনেক জনপ্রিয় করেছেন। যা শ্রবন করে সকলে দিব্য আনন্দ উপভোগ করেন।

 

হে সত্যসার, শুচি গুরুমহারাজ জগত জীবের কল্যানের জন্য মহাপ্রভুর বাণী ও শিক্ষাকে প্রচার করে কলি হতজীব যেন ভগবত ধামে যেতে পারে, সেখানে ভগবানের নিত্য সেবা করতে পারে সেজন্য আপনি আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করে যাচ্ছেন।

হে "নির্দোষ, ""সম" গুরুমহারাজ আপনার সহস্র প্রতিকুলতা, প্রতিবন্ধকতা সত্ত্বেও কৃষ্ণনাম প্রচার করে যাচ্ছেন যারা কৃষ্ণকে ভুলে জড় জগতে কষ্ট পাচ্ছে তাদের উদ্ধার করার জন্য সকলের পাপ স্বয়ং বহন করছেন যাতে তারা কৃষ্ণ ধাম প্রাপ্ত হয়।

হে মৃদু, পরমহংস গুরুমহারাজ আমি অতীব নগণ্য, অথর্ব, দীন, মূঢ়, হীন, নিকৃষ্ট তা জেনেও আপনি আমাকে আপনার পদ কমলে ঠাঁই দিয়েছেন, তাতে আমাকে আরোও কৃপা আশীর্বাদ দিয়ে আপনার সেবাতে সর্বদা রত রাখবেন যেন মনটা স্থির রাখতে পারি। যেন আপনার নির্দেশ, সেবাসমূহ পুংখানুপুংখ ভাবে করতে পারি।

হে পতিত পাবন, পরম পুজনীয় পরম আরাধ্য গুরুমহারাজ ঔদার্যের অবতার, পরম দয়াল আপনার গুণকীর্তন করার জ্ঞান টুকুও আমার নেই। তাই আপনার কৃপা বারি বর্ষন করে আমার শীর্ণ ভক্তি লতিকা পৃষ্ট করবেন। সেই সাথে আমার পরিবারের জন্যও আপনার কাছে কৃপা ভিক্ষা কামনা করছি, তারাও যেন আপনার সেবা করতে পারে। এই কথা বলেই আজকে শেষ করছি:-

"যাঁহার প্রসাদে পুষ্ট হইল শীর্ণ ভক্তি লতিকা। জনমে জনমে মোর গুরুদেব, রহে যেন শ্রীল জয়পতাকা ।।"

ইতি 

আপনার পারমার্থিক সন্তান সুবীর মুকুন্দ দাস। বলরামদেশ (বাহরাইন)।

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

You are a reservoir of unlimited mercy, Guru Mahārāja, and your life is an example of selfless dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. No words can truly capture your greatness. Your every breath is dedicated to serving the Lord and uplifting fallen souls. Despite facing immense health struggles, you never stop thinking about how to bring more people to Kṛṣṇa’s service. Guru Mahārāja, your kindness and compassion know no bounds, and I am eternally grateful to be under your shelter.

By your divine mercy, I have completed my BCA in Data Science this year and have started an online course at IIT while also working for BlockTrek. I feel incredibly fortunate that my job allows me to work from home, so that I can continue serving my family and engaging in devotional activities.

One of the greatest blessings I received this year was the opportunity to serve my grandfather in his last days. Caring for him was a deeply humbling and spiritual experience, and I am grateful to have been by his side when he left his body.

I have also recently started conducting youth classes in Mysore with my mother’s support. It is truly a wonderful experience to share what I have learned as a youth and help others come closer to Kṛṣṇa. Guru Mahārāja, please bless me so that I can continue preaching more and more in the future.

Guru Mahārāja, my heart is eager to fully surrender at your lotus feet. If it pleases you, I sincerely desire to take initiation this year, either during Vyāsa-pūjā or Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī. Please accept me as your disciple and allow me to serve you for the rest of my life.

I continue my heartfelt prayers for your health and well-being. You have given your life in service to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, and we are eternally indebted to you. Please bless me so that I can dedicate my life to your service.

Your loving grandson,
Tejo Kṛṣṇa

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

All glories to you, Guru Mahārāja!
All glories to Guru and Gaurāṅga!

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

On this auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I wish to offer you my heartfelt gratitude and seek your blessings. I am sincerely grateful for the shelter and opportunity you have given me to serve in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, and to live and grow in the association of devotees. However, I often realize how unqualified I am and recognize that I sometimes misuse this precious opportunity. At times, I also become aware that I may offend other devotees. I pray for your blessings so that I may serve you without committing offenses. Please grant me the strength to chant attentively, follow the regulative principles, and maintain my sādhana consistently and with determination.

I recently had the blessed opportunity to visit Śrīdhāma Māyāpur and receive your darśana during the ILS. Witnessing your resilience and dedication has deeply inspired me, yet I also feel embarrassed by the little I am doing, often justifying it with insignificant excuses. I have also been attending the Connect program in our yātrā, realizing that it is through this platform I can remain in touch with your instructions and imbibe the mood of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda. I seek your blessings to serve you more sincerely, with the right attitude, and to do so without offending any other devotees.

I pray for your health and recovery, and I humbly ask Kṛṣṇa to bless you with a long life and continued strength so that I may continue to receive your guidance, association, and opportunities to serve you.

With deep gratitude,
Your insignificant servant,
Tharunithā

"Nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama-ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe"

O Gurudeva, Your Holiness Śrī Śrīmad Jayapataka Swami Guru Mahārāja! Hare Kṛṣhṇa! Dandavat praṇām!

Please accept my humble obeisances at Your Holiness' divine lotus feet on this most auspicious day of Your Holiness' 76th Śrī Vyāsa-pūjā celebration.

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

Your Holiness descended to the earth, sent by the Lord to rescue fallen souls like me! I bow down at your lotus feet and offer my obeisance; please accept it, Mahārāja!

Your Holiness has given me the most priceless gift, the chance to serve Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Mahāprabhu, Lord Rādhā-Kṛṣhṇa, and engage in devotional service under Your Holiness' shelter. For this, I remain forever indebted to Your Holiness.

I pray that I may always remain a humble servant at Your Holiness' lotus feet, faithfully following Your Holiness' instructions and striving to serve Your Holiness without offense. Gurudeva, please bless me so that I may never deviate from the path of Kṛṣhṇa consciousness. May I always remember Your Holiness' teachings and live my life in a way that pleases Your Holiness and Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this sacred day, I bow down with folded hands, praying for Your Holiness' continued health and well-being, so that Your Holiness may continue guiding and uplifting countless souls toward the shelter of Lord Gaurāṅga's lotus feet.

Your Holiness' insignificant servant,
Tribhaṅga Gopāla Dāsa (Balarāma Deśa)

My Dear Father,

Please accept my respectful and humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to your auspicious 76th appearance day!
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

On this special occasion, I pray to Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā-devī, and Śrīla Prabhupāda for your good health so that you may continue your glorious services in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s movement.

You are our inspiration, showing us how to serve and preach the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in all circumstances. Please bless me so that I may wake up early and perform maṅgala-ārati every day. I am serving our home DeitiesŚrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, Subhadrā, Sudarśana, and Gaura-Nitāi. Please bless me, Guru Mahārāja, so that I may assist you in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission, day after day, until my last breath. May I always serve under your lotus feet and ultimately serve Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava in Their eternal pastimes.

Despite your busy schedule and health challenges, you still give us daily association through your nectarean classes. We thank Śrīla Prabhupāda for blessing us with such a merciful spiritual father.

I beg for your forgiveness for any offenses I have committed unto your lotus feet, so that no obstacles may hinder my progress toward pure love for the Lordships.

Your insignificant spiritual daughter,

Utsāhamayī Rādhārāṇī Devī Dāsī
Gaurāṅga-deśa yātrā, Dubai

Dear Guru Maharaj,

Please Accept My Humble Obeisances.

All Glories to Srila Prabhupad

All Glories to you on this Auspicious day of your Vyasapuja.

Kindly show your mercy on us to get New Devotees so that we can preach more and more, and we also will get more knowledge 

When we get Initiated we gave the Vows to you that we will Preach (Spreading Krishna Consciousness) and follow the four Regulative Principles.

Due to some Material issues we are unable to concentrate more on preaching. Kindly show your mercy and blessings to us.

You are facing so many health Issues, Even when you are going for treatment you attract more people and telling about Krishna Consciousness. So Krishna and Narsimha Dev always with you.

We will Pray for your good health with Krishna and Narsimha Dev.

My son Sujzeeth also need to become pure devotee, kindly bless him also.

 

Your Humble Servant

Uttama Premavathi Devi Dasi

 

 

 

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Koṭi-koṭi praṇāms, Guru Mahārāja!
Please accept my respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

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 auspicious day, please accept my humble greetings at your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja. I also seek your blessings, Guru Mahārāja.

Guru Mahārāja, you continue to inspire us daily, no matter the obstacles you face. I cherish the daily instructions and messages that you give us—they remind us of our true purpose in life.

You have always emphasized devotee care and the importance of avoiding fault-finding, especially among devotees. Recently, I have been struggling with many questions and confusions in my mind, which led me to compare the practices of some devotees with Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings. These thoughts have been very troubling, Guru Mahārāja. I often wonder why certain devotees act in particular ways, and amidst these thoughts, I lost consistency in my sādhana and focus on my spiritual path.

Every day, I pray to you so that I may overcome these thoughts, and by your mercy, many devotees have helped me understand this matter. We also had an enlightening session on fault-finding, conducted by a senior brahmacārī in our yātrā program.

Through this, I have come to understand that we must always be deeply rooted in our sādhana and strive to purify ourselves before speaking about other devotees. I have also realized that sādhu-nindā can severely affect the creeper of devotional service.

In a recent class, you instructed us to be humbler than a blade of grass and to glorify the good qualities of devotees rather than seeking praise for ourselves. You emphasized that only by cultivating such humility can we always chant and remember the holy name. Thank you, Guru Mahārāja!

My sādhana has not always been the best, Guru Mahārāja. At times, I missed 3-4 rounds but tried to catch up the next day. However, by your mercy, I am now chanting my 16 rounds every day, reading Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. I am strictly following the four regulative principles and attending Nāma-haṭṭa every week in Gaurāṅga Deśa.

I sincerely pray at your lotus feet that I may increase the quality of my sādhana and sevā. I try to preach to my friends by giving them prasādam, and sometimes, we have meaningful conversations where I can share the teachings of the śāstras—all by your mercy, Guru Mahārāja.

This year, by your mercy, we have booked tickets to visit Māyāpur for Navadvīpa-dhāma Parikramā. I am very excited, Guru Mahārāja, and I pray that I may be of some service to the devotees and successfully complete the parikramā.

Guru Mahārāja, please forgive me for any offenses I have committed, knowingly or unknowingly. I beg for your blessings for my spiritual advancement so that I may serve you and the Lord in a better way. I aspire to take my spiritual birth soon, by your mercy, and to become more steadfast in my Kṛṣṇa consciousness by serving you and following your instructions.

Together with my family, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and aṣṭa-sakhī, Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Śrī Pañca-tattva, and Śrī Śrī Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Mahārāṇī—that we may serve you and your mission eternally.

Once again, I offer my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet, Guru Mahārāja, and I pray that we may celebrate many more such cherished occasions in the future.

Your insignificant servant,

Vaiṣṇavī Rādhākṛṣṇan (Sheltered)
Gaurāṅga-deśa yātrā (Dubai)

Hare Krishna dear Guru Maharaja.

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada. All glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga.

Wish you a very Kṛṣṇa consciouss appearance day. 

Thank you for your mercy towards many fallen souls like me by sending personal messages through e-mails to convey birthday wishes.  Your Holiness is a true Acarya who are showing us by personal example the path to follow.

I am somehow managing my spiritual activities because of your blessings. I'm attempting to participate in the different services that Kolachakra at KKD has assigned me. My spouse, Sujatha, and I enrolled in a Telugu Bhakthi Shastri course. We are now submitting our Harinama Dhiksha application with your blessing. In the second quarter of this year, we would want to hand over the house in Mayapur with your blessing.

Because of your mercy, our Children Mast. Lohithakish and Mast. Gowtham Krishna good progress in their academic curriculum. I feel  there sadhana in KC day by day falling. Please bless them to get strength to improve the sadana in Spiritual activities.

 I simply want to remain a pada dhuli at your lotus feet. In your shelter I feel very secured Guru Mahārāja even during the disturbances of this mortal world.

Your Sheltered disciple,

Venugopal chowdary

Kṇa-kathā Deśa

08.04.2025

My Dearest Gurudeva

Please accept my most respectful obeisances unto your divine lotus feet. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada;  All Glories to your divine lotus feet and this 76th Vyas Puja Mahotsav.

I wish to engrave, meditate and live up to your below recent instructions:-

- Byheart the 3rd verse of Sikshashtaka and say it regularly

- To not to be proud or haughty or rough

- To remain humble, avoid committing offense to other vaishnavas

- To speak softly and respectfully to other vaishnavas

- Emulate good qualities in Suddha Sattva

I felt like your love is atleast 1000 times more than that of what one could expect from mother.

Gurudeva during the past year you had enwrapped me with so much love, care and guidance.

During my last year Vyaspuja offering I realized that you are a Heart Stealer.  Now I feel you have prisoned me in your heart with your love.  May I remain a prisoner always in your heart and work towards executing your mission till my last breath. Please do not release this prisoner from your loving shackles eternally.

Please bless my entire family, my good wife Gaurangi Gopi Devi Dasi, son Shyamsundar and daughter Vishaka.

My heartfelt prayers that Lord Nrsimha Deva protect you from all dangers and fulfill your dreams.

Wishing to be your eternal servant of servants

Vignanasana Govinda Das

 

Dear Guru Mahārāja,

All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!
All glories to your divine services, Guru Mahārāja!

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

I feel immensely blessed to be under your caring shelter, Guru Mahārāja. You have mercifully accepted a fallen soul like me as your sheltered spiritual daughter. Your compassion for your disciples is unparalleled. It is only because of you, Guru Mahārāja, that people like me, living in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (KKD), have come to know who Lord Kṛṣṇa is and have been able to learn His teachings in the Bhagavad-gītā and read the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. From nowhere, I have come to this stage of life, only due to your causeless mercy. I am eternally grateful to you, Guru Mahārāja.

You are a great source of inspiration for me. Tirelessly, you continue to fulfill Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission, just as your Spiritual Father did. Even amidst your busy schedule, you take time to respond to your disciples’ queries and are always thinking of our eternal welfare. Whenever I feel disheartened, I think about you, Guru Mahārāja—how, despite all obstacles, you continue handling Herculean tasks. This gives me strength and encouragement to overcome negative feelings and refocus on my spiritual journey.

At present, I am studying Bhakti-śāstrī under my śikṣā-guru, H.G. Hari Kīrtan Rañjana Dāsa Prabhu. I am also conducting children’s classes in Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa (KKD) and attending the online congregational morning chanting sessions happening daily.

Guru Mahārāja, I am committed to following your instructions. Please forgive me for my offenses and bless me so that I may receive initiation soon. Additionally, I desire to start a Bhakti-vṛkṣa program to expand your glorious mission.

I sincerely beg for your blessings to give me the strength to overcome all obstacles, serve devotees humbly, and attain Kṛṣṇa-prema. Please bless me with courage, confidence, and the ability to take up all the services that come my way.

Although I am very insignificant, I aspire to contribute in whatever way possible to fulfill your mission and thereby Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.

On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, I pray to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava and Śrī Śrī Prahlāda-Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health and a long life so that you may continue fulfilling your glorious mission.

vāñchā-kalpatarubyaś ca
kṛpā-sindhubhya eva ca
patitānāṁ pāvanebhyo
vaiṣṇavebhyo namo namaḥ

Your humble servant,
Vivitha Laxmi Ramprasath
Kṛṣṇa-kathā Deśa

Jaya Śrīla Guru Mahārāja! Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda! Jaya Śrī Gaurāṅga!

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, your glories are unlimited. You have liberated so many fallen souls like me. By your permission, we have invited Doyal Nitāi-Gaurahari onto our altar, and under the guidance of my śikṣā-guru, we are trying to serve Them to the best of our capabilities.

I have tried to preach, but failed. Still, your preaching efforts inspire us always. I read your daily messages on the JPS App and reflect on how tirelessly you are serving the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja, I am always praying for your health and service by circumambulating Tulasī-devī, reciting the Nṛsiṁha-kavaca, and chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.

My wife and daughter are assisting me in devotional service and regularly attend Kṛṣṇa consciousness classes themselves.

Once again, I offer my prayers at your lotus feet. Please bless us so that we may serve the Vaiṣṇavas and associate with them deeply and sincerely.

Your humble servant,
Vraja-vinoda Govinda Dāsa

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatākā svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

Jaya Śrīla Guru Mahārāja! Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda! Jaya Gaurāṅga!

Please accept my respectful obeisances unto your lotus feet.

Guru Mahārāja, I am so insignificant and fallen—I cannot properly glorify you. You are a paramahaṁsa, so merciful and compassionate to all the fallen souls.

I am not spiritually advanced, but I try to read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam every day and chant sixteen rounds regularly. As a housewife, I assist my husband in performing devotional service and take care of our children.

Guru Mahārāja, I pray daily to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your good health.

Please bless me and my family for spiritual advancement, so that I can serve the Vaiṣṇavas to the best of my ability.

Your humble maidservant,
Kumārī Viśākhā Devī Dāsī
Pragatī
Anuska

My dear spiritual father,

oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! All glories to you!

Words fall short in expressing my gratitude for the boundless mercy and compassion you continuously shower upon us. Your teachings and guidance have illuminated my path in devotional life, giving me strength and direction.

I am delighted to share the joyful news that my daughter-in-law, Priyā Kiśorī, is now five months pregnant. I humbly seek your prayers and blessings for her and the unborn child—that the pregnancy and delivery may be smooth and safe, and that the baby may be blessed with an abundance of Kṛṣṇa-bhakti.

Throughout the ups and downs of my life, your instructions, the study of scriptures such as the Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and the lectures of Vaiṣṇavas have given me strength to continue. Your words of wisdom help me overcome challenges, and your preaching mission constantly inspires me to improve my sādhana.

Guru Mahārāja, your exemplary qualities—your humility, profound knowledge, affectionate relationships with your godbrothers, and your unwavering dedication to guru, sādhu, and śāstra—are truly awe-inspiring. You are an embodiment of the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and our Vaiṣṇava ācāryas.

By the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, I am blessed to attend the Māyāpur Parikramā this year, and I eagerly look forward to meeting you there.

I sincerely and wholeheartedly pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva for your well-being and that He may always protect you under His divine shelter.

May I always remain a humble servant of your mission, dedicated to carrying forward your instructions with sincerity and enthusiasm. Please bless me so that I may never deviate from the path you have shown me.

With deepest gratitude and devotion,
Your spiritual daughter and insignificant servant,
Vṛndā Nandinī Devī Dāsī

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka-svāmin iti nāmine

nama ācārya-pādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

My Dear Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
All glories to You.

My dear spiritual father, I am blessed by your mercy to be here in Muscat for work, and I am able to read and listen to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on a daily basis under the guidance of HG Rasakrīda Prabhu.

Guru Mahārāja, it is amazing to see you doing all the daily classes, meetings, chanting, etc. That inspires us fallen souls and guides us to do our sādhanā.

I am reading Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and it is amazing to understand that only by the mercy of Gurudev and devotees can I be saved from this material entanglement. So please save me, my Gurudev.

I am praying for your fast recovery. By your blessings, and Lord Gaurāṅga and Nityānanda's blessings, I pray to do more preaching (devotional) service, etc. Please help me, bless me to develop the right mood for preaching and serving devotees with humility. So that I become strong enough not to get dragged away by material things. And to chant nicely and properly.

With these words, I close my offering.

Your eternal servants,
Brindavan Śyāma dāsa & Rāthī Mādhurī dīr

Hare Kṛṣṇa Guru Mahārāja,

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate jayapatāka svāmin iti nāmine
nama ācāryapādāya nitāi-kṛpā-pradāyine
gaura-kathā-dhāma-dāya nagara-grāma-tāriṇe

This low self cannot appreciate enough the benediction of Your Holiness in connecting me to the greatest paramparā—the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava paramparā. This debt cannot be repaid by any means except by offering my humble prostrations unto Your Holiness’ lotus feet.

I was not qualified for anything useful. Yet, you showered your blessings upon me and made me into someone of value (என்னையும் ஒரு பொருளாக ஆக்கினீர்). You engaged me in the service of devotees by your causeless mercy (பயனன்றாகிலும் பாங்கல்லனாகிலும் அடியேனைச் செயல் நன்றாகத் திருத்திப் பணி கொண்டீர்). Still, I have no taste for serving the devotees or the holy name. Yet Your Holiness continues to engage me in whatever small services I am able to render. This mercy is truly inconceivable.

Your divine vision to glorify and serve the previous ācāryas, and your unwavering commitment to engage your śiṣya-samūha, is an immense inspiration to the entire world. As the most unworthy among all, I will try to contribute to your mission of serving Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava ācārya-paramparā. Recently, by your merciful instruction to the KKD devotees, I received the opportunity to participate in the SBVT project.

I am presently serving as the Program Administrator for the KKD Institute of Higher Education, which conducts various courses including Bhakti-śāstrī, IDC, and more. Currently, over 80 devotees have graduated in Bhakti-śāstrī, and five batches are presently running in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. Last year, by the initiative of His Grace Harikīrtana Rañjana Prabhu, the Diploma in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Small Books was launched and has been very well received. The course is now offered in four languages—English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi—with over 240 devotees enrolled across these languages. The course preparation team is actively working to offer it in additional languages as well.

Recently, when His Grace Revatī Rāmān Prabhu visited KKD, he kindly blessed the project and assured us of his continued support as needed.

I pray at Your Holiness’ lotus feet for the strength to overcome the six enemies (ṣaḍ-varga), to reduce—if not eliminate—my aparādhas, and to rise above procrastination. I make this humble commitment to improve my chanting, Guru Mahārāja—to chant attentively without distraction. I also assure that I will read at least five pages of transcendental literature daily and share the essence of that reading with those around me.

Your unworthy servant,
Śaṅkhapāṇi Janārdana Dāsa