Devamira dasa and Sravaniya devi dasi
Most dear and respected Guru Maharaja,
Please accept our most humble and respectful obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
On this most sacred and auspicious occasion of your divine Vyasa-puja, we find ourselves pausing with deep reverence to reflect on the priceless gifts that have entered our lives solely by your causeless mercy. Your appearance in this world is not just a moment in time—it is a divine benediction for countless souls like us who are seeking shelter, direction, and meaning in the path of devotional service.
As the years roll on with astonishing swiftness, the teachings you have so patiently and tirelessly imparted to us resound more clearly in our hearts. This past year, in particular, has brought deeper realization of your consistent instructions—repeated over the years with unwavering compassion—that we must first define our spiritual goal, take full ownership of where we presently stand, and then courageously bridge that gap with a plan anchored in dependence on Krsna.
You have taught us that this sacred journey is not free of obstacles, and that the path will inevitably bring trials designed to refine and deepen our sincerity. Your words echo within us: Krsna will test our determination, and yet, at every step, He also sends the support we need to persevere. With growing clarity, we now witness this truth unfolding in our lives.
Guru Maharaja, the support system we have been so mercifully granted—especially in the form of your loving disciples and this divine community—is nothing short of astonishing. We are particularly grateful to Jagadananda Prabhu and Ananda Vrndavana Mataji, who have, with immense patience and affection, sustained us through years of inner work and growth. We remain deeply indebted to so many of your senior disciples, who, with unmatched compassion, continually extend themselves for our upliftment. Furthermore, the local devotees around us offer their encouragement, time, and affection in abundant ways that often leave us speechless. We see this as your direct mercy manifesting through them, a living testimony of your vision for cooperative spiritual advancement.
Dearest Guru Maharaja, on this blessed day, we approach your lotus feet in a mood of deep surrender and helplessness. We beg for your continued mercy—not because of any merit of our own, but because we have come to realize that there is no other shelter, no other hope, no other possibility of spiritual success than Your Divine Grace. Our skills, our intelligence, our limited capacities—none of these qualify us. It is only by your mercy, freely and compassionately bestowed, that any light of progress is possible.
With hearts filled with gratitude, reverence, and dependence, we remain eternally your aspiring servants,
Devamira dasa and Sravaniya devi dasi