Writing for my Guru Maharajas Vyasa Puja 2009
July 3rd, 2009I know it’s some way off but each year I make the same promise that I will remember to write for my Guru Maharaja HH Devamrita Swami’s Vyasa Puja
And one of two things happen:
1) I forget
2) I’m late
So this year I’m hoping to finally get my humble offering in on time.
The thing is I have so much on my mind as to what to say, or indeed how to say it; but also lack one thing a senior devotee to read through, make comments and suggestions.
I want it, no desire it to be just right.
So here’s were I’m up to:
To My own Sweet Guru Maharaja
Please Accept My Humble obeisances
All glories to Srila Prabupada
Hare Krishna
As I was reading a letter from Srila Prabhupada dated June 1970 my thoughts turned to you as the words emanated and reminded me so much of your qualities it said simply:
A spiritual master is always liberated. In any condition of His life He should not be is taken as ordinary human being. This position of a Spiritual Master is achieved by three processes: Sadhana siddha-one who is liberated by executing the regulative principle of devotional service; Krpa siddha-one who is liberated by the mercy of Krishna or His devotee; Nitya siddha-one who is never forgetful of Krsna throughout his whole life. These are the three features of the perfection of life.
It is clear for all to see that all these three features are present in you my Guru Maharaja; you exude the perfection of executing the regulative principles whilst encouraging all you meet to undertake and follow this process of devotional life, not only by words but by the example you give for me the perfection in life to follow.
By the mercy of your own Guru Maharaja who’s words you absorbed realizing there importance to the soul and by fully surrendering and taking shelter became the humble servant of the servant again setting the example for each one of us to follow, the need to fully surrender, heart mind and soul.
Who even when ill remembered and read about Krishna, when the service he was given appeared difficult remained transfixed and focused, who at every opportunity chants the holy names, who follows throughout each step of his life even though offered material wealth, family comforts remained focused always on how best to serve his spiritual master; thus showing me the perfection of life.
But who also shows immense kindness, even if at first the words appear harsh or actions that at the time are little appreciated or understood, along with the words of encouragement, the reminder of the importance of constantly being absorbed in chanting and reading, rather than being interested in being praised and looking for elevation amongst men; helping me remain fixed on devotional life when my mind wonders so.
I see the qualities that Srila Prahupada mentions in each breath you take, each word you speak, each action you take and feel humbled that you have taken the time to give me the shelter of your lotus feet; that you by example have given me the guidance and inspiration to follow.
Even though I do not get to see you as often as my heart desires, even though at times you appear to treat me harshly I see that in it your one and only desire is to take me home, to open my mind to it’s true eternal position, to show me more care than any material person can give, to show me how by Krishna’s mercy through the shelter given by you my spiritual master I can find true liberated for my soul.
My only wish, my only desire is this that I can follow your example and as you became the most humble servant of your sweet Guru Maharaja that I one day become the humble servant of you my sweet Guru Maharaja
Your aspiring disciple
bhakta Dave.
it’s still a work in progress but any notes, suggestions or thoughts would be helpful



