Vadanya devi dasi

nama om visnu-padaya krsna-presthaya bhu-tale
srimate romapada-svamin iti namine

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto His Holiness Romapada Swami, who is very dear to Lord Krsna, having taken shelter at His lotus feet.”

Dear Guru Maharaja,

You always insist on association of devotees and my spiritual life is nourished with the constant association of esteemed devotees. Nityananda Pran Prabhuji, Hemangi Mataji, Sthira Mataji and Rasika Manjari Mataji shower endless love and care which is keeping my Krsna consciousness growing. Recently I moved to Denver and I felt some block or resistance going to the temple. I talked with Nityananda Pran Prabhuji and after an hour of discussion I was feeling completely normal and started going to temple regularly. I am so grateful for having Prabhuji and Mataji as my mentors. They are empowered to take out anyone so smoothly from a hard situation. Their endless love and care are valuable treasure for me. They are a call away and all the problems get resolved. I feel your mercy through them.

After completing my Ph.D, I started my journey again in industry and was amazed by your mercy. One day I received a call and the next day I got an offer. My manager is very much aware of ISKCON and has great respect for Srila Prabhupada and you. From time to time we  have discussions on Krsna consciousness topics and it supports my survival in office environment. I never expected this and I believe this is due to your mercy in my life.

I see a huge difference in me now and when I worked back in India. The competitive spirit is reduced and I don’t get affected by political situations as much as I would before. I feel calm and happy at my workplace and this is majorly due to my manager having the highest regards for you. Guru Maharaja, please bless me so that I can extend your mercy to people around me by distributing prasadam. I also met a few devotees here who are really affectionate and making me feel at home. What I miss a lot here is your association. In Chicago I had the opportunity to see you a lot along with other devotees. Your voice through your daily lectures keeps me nourished yet I deeply feel sad not having your vapuh association. Hoping to see you in Denver sometime.

I am grateful to you and Srila Prabhupada for taking me under your shelter. I am trying hard to do offenseless and focused chanting. Guru Maharaja, please bless me and shower your mercy so that I can serve you, Srila Prabhupada and devotees more and more.

Your aspiring servant,
Vadanya devi dasi