nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate hanumatpreśaka-svāmin iti nāmine
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
om ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
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. (SB 3.25.21)
mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim
yat-kṛpā tam ahaṁ vande paramānanda-mādhavam
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. (CC Madhya 17.80)
Dhyana Mulam Guru Murti Puja Mulam Gurur Padam
Mantra Mulam Gurur Vakyam Moksha Mulam Guru Kripa
The Guru's form is the best to meditate upon; the Guru's feet are the best for worship; the Guru's word is the mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation. [Guru Gita - Skanda Purana Dialogue between Shiva and Uma (Shakti)]
Dear Gurumaharaja Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to you on this auspicious day of your vyasapuja.
The time of year has come when have to write a vyasa puja offering. The words and sentences just stop. How difficult it becomes to put the thoughts into words? ‘cakṣu-dāna dila yei, janme janme prabhu sei’, You are my master, birth after birth. still We are unable to glorify you. Each and every moment of your life, you teach us by example. You never lose a single moment to glorify your spiritual master A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Anytime anyone credits you with the wonderful service you are doing, you attribute it to Srila Prabhupada’s mercy.
GuruMaharaja, you have made all arrangements not only for your disciples but for humanity at large through your many innovative ways of getting your association through your lectures, live internet broadcasts, activity reports, DTC, KDh etc. In every activity of yours, you never fail to strengthen our commitment and conviction to Srila Prabhupada and his ISKCON. In a very exemplary way, you teach us the mood of becoming an eternal disciple by displaying your unconditional pure love for Srila Prabhupada. Please GuruMaharaja, instill in our hearts a drop of that mood of servitorship for your divine grace as you have for Srila Prabhupada.
Since, we have initiated we have been tried to follow your instruction to the best extend. Srila Gurudeva, as you mention preaching is the mood of spiritual master we try our best to preach every chance we get. I have completely depended on your mercy on this. By your mercy only we can perform devotional service without any difficulties and can be success also.
Your most valuable guidance has given us great courage and enthusiasm to manage our spiritual life. Your blessing and encouragement has given us great strength to render devotional service and to serve the mission of Sri Caitanya Maha Prabhu by spreading the holy name and message of the supreme lord. Please accept our heartily gratitude by accepting and guiding us by taking us through the path of divine knowledge (Krishna Consciousness).
Last but not the least; your health is very important for our tender spiritual life. We beg the mercy of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Krsna and Sri Sri Krsna Balaram to keep you in best health for preaching KC all over the world – apratihata.
For now We pray at your divine lotus feet to always have your shelter despite my entire shortfall. Thank you for being there when We need you. Thank you for always answering questions and clearing my doubts. Thank you for everything you gave us this year. We look forward to serve you more and more. Please bless us so that We can follow your instructions and become a worthy servant of yours.
A.S.N.F. (A Son Never Forgets)
Your eternal servant
Patrak Das
HpS - ASA == Thank you for using your very, very disturbed body to serve Krsna! We hope to see you in Lima, Chosica, in a few days!!!