(20/JUL/2014)
- Sri Mayapur, India
Today from morning I was busy with Sri
Krishna Caitanya Book project; assisting Vidvan Gauranga Prabhu in getting some
Bengali books from Gaudiya Maths and arranging prasadam for him, Internet, etc.
As this project is very, very important project for our whole ISKCON and
Gaudiya sampradaya. Our beloved Guru Maharaj trying to do it from 1980's. And
somehow, I want to be in this project in a menial way; taking part in
some way to complete this book. We are trying to make a preliminary basic
Skelton; using that Guru Maharaj will give summarised commentary. As this
book going to be as like Our Krishna book that Srila Prabhupada did. This will
be on Lord Caitanya; compiling from 7 authorised sastra. Our beloved Guru
Maharaj want to complete this book as soon as possible. According to his
direction Vidvan Gauranga Prabhu working on this project.
And by 1:00pm I reached back to Lotus
Building to take Guru Maharaj darshan. And he was chanting his Gayathri.
Then after that he went to bathroom and he was extremely tired. But he dictated
the question number 13 for Sri Krishna Caitanya Mercy Contest. And he said,
"This is very simple question, but itnis just to make them to remember the
Pastimes of Lord Caitanya." And i just recorded the question. We were
thinking how it is possible to feed Lunch to him. Then Deva Gauranga Pr said,
"Guru maharaj, I will feed you directly, you please don't use your
spoon." Guru Maharaj agreed. Then he went to bed for his afternoon nap.
Then I sent that audio to Rasa Priya
Gopika devi dasi for Transcription and later I went to upload the question. And
return back to Guru Maharaj's residence at 7:30pm. Guru Maharaj was getting
ready to go for darshan. I just rushed to our Servant room to bring camera. And
I went ahead to ground floor. There Ruci-rangata pr and few devotees were
there, and we all waited for Guru Maharaj to decent. Meanwhile, Ashraya Govinda
Pr, he was sharing his experiences and pastimes with Guru Maharaj in 2008
Bangladesh Safari. How he got slap from Guru Maharaj for pushing the devotees
from Guru Maharaj's path. He said, "when Guru Maharaj slapped me, I was so
happy and devotees were saying Hari Bol! Hari Bol!" Special mercy,
like this everyone started to share the lila of getting sauce from Guru
Maharaj. Guru Maharaj took more time; and we were waiting down. Then @
7:50pm. Guru Maharaj came down and he went to take darshan of Deities before
darshan get closed. And he took darshan of all the deities and showed arati.
And Sri Sri Radha Madhava darshan was extended for five more mins for Guru
Maharaj.
When he entered back to Caitanya
Exhibition to get into lift. He met one devotee family from Middle east; who
are very much enthused and they offered Guru maharaj dry fruits and nuts and
Guru Maharaj blessed them and accepted those offerings for deities. Then Guru
Maharaj met Sarva Jaya Madhava Pr and his twin sons. Who got initiation
recently in Atlanta. Guru Maharaj asked their names; "What name did I gave
you?" He said, "Anadi Nimai Das" "Adi Nitai Das"...
"Guru Maharaj said, "Adi Nitai Das, Anadi Nimai Das."
Then Guru Maharaj started his dinner.
And then he did his Gayathri and went to bed at 10:30pm.
We are happy that Guru Maharaj is not
attending any program or meeting. He is giving time for himself and
resting. And he is getting better gradually. As it is very, very
necessary now... We hope that soon; Guru Maharaj will back with complete
energy; another few days.
-(Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)
