nama om visnu padaya krsna-presthaya bhutale
srimate gunagrahi das goswami swamin iti namine
(wow, that felt good to finally say!)
srimate gunagrahi das goswami swamin iti namine
(wow, that felt good to finally say!)
nama om visnu padaya krsna-presthaya bhutale
srimate bhaktivedanta swamin iti namine
namaste sarasvate deve gaura-vani-pracarine
nirvisesa sunyavadi-pascatya-desa-tarine
I feel such happiness for all of your disciples, siksa and diksa. Finally we can together, openly express our love an gratitude for all you have done and are doing for us and Srila Prabhupada.
I feel showered with mercy in this life that I have had your association and guidance. I pray that many others can find the same shelter and inspiration in this difficult world.
Im grateful to you for so many things, but mostly for your example of being an unwearvering and courageous disciples. Showing me what it really means to take shelter and serve the guru.
The profound love and loyalty you show those who help you serve Srila Prabhupada is a reflection of your love for him. I have never once seen you turn your back on someone sincere. You always find a place for everyone to serve in this movement.
Your example of determination to push on preaching regardless of all obstacles is something which I derived strength in my darkest moments encouraging me to push on.
I can with all my heart and full conviction declare that you have saved my life many times over. I am indebted to you beyond anything I can write. All I can do is keep tring to help you serve Srila Prahbhupada and hope that Krsna sees my endeavor. I pray I always remember how much you have done for me and that I never again get washed away into the endless darkness of this material world and that you continue to engage me in service until the end.
Here is a copy of a poem I wrote for you years past...as you know I usually write a poem, but this year it came out different so I'd like to include this again.
Where are you now?
Usually on this day you are no where to be found
Keeping a low profile, not making a sound
Not allowing anyone to show their love and honor you this day
Although impossible for all of us whether you’re with us or far away
Where are you now?
Wherever you are you’re making your plans
To engage all of us in Srila Prabhupada’s demands
To save as many souls as possible on this difficult planet
Saving ourselves from ourselves and not taking it all for granted
Where are you now?
Your presence is there in the lives of those you changed
So many unaware it is by your preaching so much they have gained
The blessings of service, devotees and real life is hard to ignore
We would be left spiritually, emotionally and eternally poor
Where are you now?
Always looking for new ways to bring others to this amazing life
Preaching programs and temples freeing so many from material strife
Teaching us about real sacrifice and what it means to love
Knowing that pleasing others and ourselves depends on loving The above
Where are you now?
Where ever you are now is not so important on one hand
You are felt deep in our hearts with gratitude which only seems to expand
The truth is that this day is important for us more than you
It marks the beginning of the end of the miserable suffering we once knew
Thank you for my life.
Forever indebted to you for everything….
Your eternal servant,
Gandharvika devi dasiSaving ourselves from ourselves and not taking it all for granted
Where are you now?
Your presence is there in the lives of those you changed
So many unaware it is by your preaching so much they have gained
The blessings of service, devotees and real life is hard to ignore
We would be left spiritually, emotionally and eternally poor
Where are you now?
Always looking for new ways to bring others to this amazing life
Preaching programs and temples freeing so many from material strife
Teaching us about real sacrifice and what it means to love
Knowing that pleasing others and ourselves depends on loving The above
Where are you now?
Where ever you are now is not so important on one hand
You are felt deep in our hearts with gratitude which only seems to expand
The truth is that this day is important for us more than you
It marks the beginning of the end of the miserable suffering we once knew
Thank you for my life.
Forever indebted to you for everything….
Your eternal servant,
Buenos Aires
