Jahnavi devi dasi
My dearest Guru Maharaja,
Please accept the most humble obeisances at the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and all glories to you! All glories to your perfectly auspicious day of appearance!
Although I have not been able to see you in three years every time, I think of you my heart will pass a trace of warmth. Today I can only borrow words to say constant blessing, Happy birthday!!
Recalling the ten days of sweet association with you in Zhengzhou, Henan Province in 2019, I feel special joy and nourishment. It is you who gave me confidence and dependence that I can take shelter under your lotus feet. At that time, because of my ignorance, I made a serious mistake. To this day, I still remember my audacity: I wanted to give you donation in order to express my gratitude to you. I blamed myself for not being ready at that time. I gave you the little money I took with me. When I returned home, I felt very ashamed. I gave donations a little bit, I am sorry. The next day I waited until you finished the lecture and followed you closely to the gate of the yoga studio. I payed obeisance to you and gave you donation! I was ignorant and probably frightened by you. I saw that you were very serious and told me not to do this on such occasions in the future. After that, I hurried away.
When I got home, I felt very sad. I didn’t want to eat for several days, didn’t sleep well, and was in a very bad mood. Later, I summoned up the courage to ask Surabhi Mataji whether my behavior had offended Gurudeva. Later, Surabhi Mataji replied: “You don’t have to blame yourself. There is no offence. When I heard the reply, tears bursted down my face. How kind you are. Instead of blaming me, you took me in, tolerated me and loved me, dispelling all my worries and making me happy. Your tolerance, generosity and kindness have infused the dew of love into my heart. Dearest Guru Maharaja, I can’t describe my gratitude to you, but I am completely relieved. I am sure that no matter what happens, I will be fully protected by you. You are my most beloved master! Clear all my doubts and worries. You are my guide. Every step you show me the right direction. Dear father! You have always spared me boundless kindness and unconditional love.
Every course you give is so rich and colorful. Every chapter seems to open a window in front of me, allowing me to see the colorful spiritual world. Only you can take me to the spiritual world. Guru Maharaja, my heart is calling for you! I’m saluting you.
On the journey of life, you have enriched my soul, developed my intelligence, lit the light of hope for me, and illuminated my way forward in life. Blessing Guru Maharaja，I hope you are healthy and safe. Happy birthday!
All glories to my dearest Guru Maharaja, the ocean of your auspicious qualities constantly nourishes my spiritual growth!
All glories to my dearest Guru Maharaja, you are a walking Bhagavatam, setting an example for us to follow!
All glories to my dearest Guru Maharaja, to your most auspicious Vyasa-puja. You bring the light of transcendental knowledge to the fallen soul in the darkness of kali-yuga. Your teaching and instructions are my life and soul!
Forever in debt to you,
Your servant and daughter
Jahnavi devi dasi