Siksastaka devi dasi

Dearest Srila Guru Maharaja,

We offer our most respectful and humble at the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to you and jagad-guru, Srila Prabhupada.

Guru Maharaja, this past year has been full of realizations and new spiritual experiences by your blessings. Keeping you at the center of my life, each day, I can feel how your causeless mercy flows unconditionally in the upkeep of my devotional service. You are a living model of all teachings of Srila Prabhupada. Your instructions make things so simple. You said, “just chant Hare Krsna, and love Krsna, and serve devotees to make your life perfect.” Sweet and deep lectures!

There is so much to learn from Your Divine Grace. For instance, your compassion for all
living beings, your tolerance like that of a tree, your humility like that of grass, your giving nature, your love for all your insignificant children—the list is endless. You are a true acarya; you do pracar by acar, that is, you teach by example. Just by seeing you, doing all that you are doing to fulfill the instructions of Srila Prabhupada, despite your health issues, one is inspired to follow your instructions even though you are not forcing anybody to. You have such a magnanimous heart that all worthy or unworthy souls can get shelter.

We are very fortunate to have taken your shelter in this life. I beg to always stay in your shelter. I am full of shortcomings and not a very good disciple but seeing you is always encouraging. I hope I can serve you better. Please give us your blessings.

Most fallen soul,
Siksastaka devi dasi