(31/AUG/2014) Today morning I reached Guru Maharaj room at 6:05am. He was awake. And he started doing his bed exercise and chanting his rounds. Guru Maharaj said, "Good Morning!" Then he asked what is the time in East Cost. And we called one couple. And it was a long conversation nearly 1 hour plus. But, the amount of energy Guru Maharaj giving to deliver souls. It is really amazing. Guru Maharaj first called wife and she was very happy to hear Guru Maharaj. And she expressed her spiritual desires. Then Guru Maharaj called her husband. Initially Guru Maharaj inquired about his comfortableness in his work and house etc. Then Guru Maharaj said, "There always be a crazy boss at work place. Do you have such one?" He said, "Yes! But, I think they are not crazy, but when they become boss they forced to become crazy." Guru Maharaj was laughing. And he was chanting 16 rounds for past three years without fail, even in all difficult circumstances. And Guru Maharaj asked him do you follow all the regulative principles? Then he started ask one by one, "… No Gambling… Do you sneak in sometime to Los Vegas???" Then he said, "No! Guru Maharaj!!! No!!!" "… Do you have any girl friend apart from your family life???" "No! Guru Maharaj!" (Laughing) And like this the conversation was humorous. Then Guru Maharaj said, "So, you are chanting 16 rounds and following four regulative principles. Then you are eligible candidate for initiation!" But he said, "No! Guru Maharaj, when I go to different business trips and meetings, I not able to avoid onion and garlic." Then Guru Maharaj started give him alternatives on how to avoid such situations. "You can take cheese breads; you can say to them that I am allergic onion and garlic. like that you can give lot excuses…" like this Guru Maharaj gave many options for him. He was totally moved. Then Guru Maharaj said, "If you get attached Krishna, then he will nullify all these problems." Then Guru Maharaj said how importance is to take initiation. "Srila Prabhupada didn't take initiation for 11 years after meeting his Guru, thinking that he is not qualified enough to take initiation, but someone preached to him; and he took initiation before 2 years of his Guru's departure. If he delayed some more time, then there wouldn't be a history now, and we won't be here also." Then Guru Maharaj asked, "Do you want to take birth again and again this material world?" He said, "No Guru Maharaj! I want this life to be the last one." Guru Maharaj said, "Sanatana Goswami said, "Grihastas if they follow strictly in their ashrama, they will go up to svarga loka. If they be little more austere then they will go the next four higher planets Magar-loka, Sathya-loka. But by Lord Caitanya's mercy even grihatas can go back to in this golden age period." Then he expressed, "That, I don’t want to give any karma to you, my dear Guru Maharaj!" Then Guru Maharaj said, "I am ready to take the karma, if souls can be taken back to Godhead." and he continued, "Grihasta-gurus are restricted to accept limited disciples. But for sannyasis there is no restrictions, we travel a lot to preach and especially I stay here in Mayapur dham and burn the karmas here."  When Guru Maharaj was speaking these words his eyes were watered. And Guru Maharaj said, "I want to make sure that you go back to Godhead in this birth. And also I want you to take as many people as you can, take them with you too." His mercy is boundless. And he just want to deliver all the conditioned souls.

Then we stopped our phone calls as it was too late. Maha Varaha Pr came to check Guru Maharaj's BP, Sugar and Eye Cleaning. Then Guru Maharaj took his breakfast; one devotee from South India made breakfast today. That devotee came to Mayapur for Radhastami festival and to take her second initiation. So, she asked Guru Maharaj day before yesterday, "I want to take second initiation." Then Guru Maharaj asked her, "Why? you want to take second Initiation?" She replied, "I want to cook for you." Then Guru Maharaj said, "Okay! Tomorrow morning cook idly for me." Then she made idly for Guru Maharaj today morning. Then Guru Maharaj went to take his oil massage. After oil massage Guru Maharaj took shower. Somehow, in his brahmana-thread some knots. So, Guru Maharaj said, "Solve this puzzle!" I started to do that, NEXT 45 mins I couldn't do that. Then Guru Maharaj said, "May be you should make some games like this for kids." And then he said, "Give this Nepali Boy! Usually Nepalis are intellectual." Then Guru Gaura Krishna pr attempted and couldn't solve it. Then I was sweating a lot. Then finally 90% knots I removed. Then Guru Maharaj after shower he came to his room. Still, I was trying to work on it. Then I said, "Ï am not able to do it Guru Maharaj!" Then Guru Maharaj said, "Okay! I will be changing my thread during Radhastami." Mercifully he accepted all our foolishness as a service. Then Guru Maharaj took fruits sent by Sudevi Rani Mathaji. He said to us, "Don't keep the fruits in refrigerator, the fruit lose their taste." He say this every time, but we make this mistake somehow, again and again. Then Guru Maharaj went bed to take rest. From morning afternoon 2 pm; I was in morning shift. Whenever Guru Maharaj have free time. Madhava Kanta Prabhu started to use that time to select names for Radhastami initiation. One of the toughest service is to select names, or get names from Guru Maharaj. Whenever he read, Guru Maharaj connect to spiritual world/meditate and give a name. And it has to be verified in the existing disciples name list. And new suggestions. Then I left from there.

And I slept after my lunch, and slept for 3 hours. I got up and saw the time; it was 7:30pm. Then I went and took shower. And got ready. And I thought, "Okay! Let's go and take Guru Maharaj darshan. When I went up there, Guru Maharaj was ready to address Bangalore devotees." No one informed me. And maybe it is not in today's schedule. By Paramatma's inspiration I went on time. Then I rushed to bring camera for recording. Varada Krishna Pr was giving introduction. Before that intro complete, I reached and I started the recording. After the short lecture. Guru Maharaj went to temple for darshan, Today is Lalitha Sakhi's appearance day "Lalitha Sasti". After darshan Guru Maharaj came back to his residence and blessed many more devotees. And talked to them. Everyone was happy with those few moments of imperishable memory of Guru Maharaj's meeting with them. And then Guru Maharaj met Malaysian Minister, his disciple as he is leaving tomorrow morning and blessed him. Then Guru Maharaj started to have his dinner. While his dinner, I started to read few hand written letters that were hand over to Guru Maharaj during today evening darshan. One is from Silvina Arya Mathaji from Surat, and one collection of letters from few Manipal students. I read all their letters presented in a nice big craft work.

Then I left Guru Maharaj room and came to down to upload few audio recordings. Whenever I see the devotees, they try to touch Guru Maharaj's  lotus feet; when they struggle to speak with Guru Maharaj for a moment; whenever they try to get some answers for their questions; whenever devotees want  to at least to take his darshan for a moment; I see myself, how fortunate to be next to him, and talking to him hours and hours, and serving him, touching his body, washing his feet every day. I feel so bad that, am I worth of taking this much mercy? Such a  mercy. He is simply trying to engage me in his service to protect me and somehow make this useless, into some use. Thank you very much Guru Maharaj! I am eternally indebted to you. (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(30/AUG/2014) As I am not in the morning shift from today, so I went so late to sleep last night at 2:00am. I thought, let me sleep till I myself wake up. But at 6:00am Sri Caitanya Srivas Pr came and woke me up and said, "Guru Maharaj calling you! Come immediately." I just ran to take shower and just poured water on head and  ran to Guru Maharaj. I reached Guru Maharaj at 6:15am. I paid my obeisances and got up, Guru Maharaj said, "Do you think that, I will forget! Never!!! You may forget! What is the time now in East Cost?" I said, "Sorry Guru Maharaj! I really forgotten." Because last night Guru Maharaj asked me to call USA, but I said, "No Guru Maharaj! You are too tired, so please take rest. We will call tomorrow morning at 6am." Guru Maharaj didn’t forget that. So, he called me. Then we called Maha Guna Mathaji first and Guru Maharaj was speaking to her different topics and about his visit to USA in November. After that call, we called Patita Pavana Nitai Gaura Pr in Dallas. And he was eagerly waiting for Guru Maharaj's call. As Guru Maharaj calling to many disciples over phone. But not him. But today Guru Maharaj called him. We tried to call Chitra Devi (Philadelphia/Denver) but we couldn’t reach her. But Guru Maharaj asked to call her repeatedly. But, we couldn’t reach her. I am mentioning the names here. So that I can remember in future about their conversations.

Then Guru Maharaj did his Gayathri and breakfast and suppose to go for oil massage. But he was discussing with Maha Varaha pr and Ekanath Gaura pr about next travel. So everything got delayed and it was 11am. Dr. Ramesh Babu (Ayurvedic) repeatedly, everyday was asking Guru Maharaj for ice cream. We all thought he is joking with Guru Maharaj, even Guru Maharaj himself  thought like that. But he started to ask everyday practically, jovially. Then Guru Maharaj said to us, "I think, he is not joking, he want ice cream. Get ice cream for him." Then like this three to four days gone. But yesterday, in front of Guru Maharaj, I said to Doctor that, "We will ice cream tomorrow for you." So, I went to get ice cream. And reached back and gave that to Dharesh Pr to give to Guru Maharaj and he will give to Doctor. And I went to Archives.

Then again evening 6pm I got a call to make setup for Skype meeting (TOVP Exhibit). Guru Maharaj was taking fruits. Hari Sauri Pr (ACBSP), Sridham Pr (GKG), Gauranga Simha Pr, Ekanath Gaura Pr were present in that meeting. But before meeting, I showed Guru Maharaj a new book that His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Maharaj wrote on Govardhana Hill with beautiful pictures, etc. So, I was showing him one by one page. Then the meeting started. And it went until 7:30pm. Then Guru  Maharaj went to take shower. But we had a conflict in Guru Maharaj's schedule. As Maha Varaha Prabhu gave an appointment one month back to Namahatta Brahmacaris at this time. They were all assembled. And Guru Maharaj have to go to temple to give seminar on "Srila Prabhupada's Vision on Sri Mayapur" continuation (Day-03). So, finally, Maha Varaha Pr cancelled the Namahatta Brahmacari meeting and sent them for class and Guru Maharaj also reached Radha Madhava Hall to give class at 8:00pm. And took darshan of deities and started the class. There are 11 topics on this "Srila Prabhupada's Vision on Sri Mayapur" seminar. But Guru Maharaj said, "There should be one more topic, Development of Sri Navadvipa Dham." and he gave whole lecture on the importance of developing Navadvipa Dham, and how it will please our previous acharyas; the importance of Parikrama etc. After the lecture, Guru Maharaj came to his residence and took his dinner, now Guru Maharaj back to his normal diet. And went to bed at 11:00pm. Again, I gave him the word that, tomorrow morning we will call DALLAS.

Tomorrow I am going to be in morning shift… Jai Gurudev!!! (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(29/AUG/2014) Today morning reached Guru Maharaj's service at 6:20am. And Guru Maharaj was in the bed, he was doing bed exercise. And he was saying, "Krishna! You are my insiration. You are my soul!" He was filled with so much of love. And Maha Varaha Prabhu came to clean Guru Maharaj's eyes; and check his BP. And he was explaining his visit Malaysia to Guru Maharaj. Then Guru Maharaj chanted his Gayathri outside his room and we also started to chant our japa. Guru Maharaj asked to call one mathaji in Hyderabad, and she was pregnant for 8 months. And she went for his simantanayanam - samskara. And Guru Maharaj started to explain the process of what they do. Guru Maharaj asked her one thing, which is important item that they use for that samskara, I didn’t get that name exactly. Guru Maharaj asked that mathaji, "Did you use that?" She said, "No! We don’t have that, so we used Mango Leave and they touched my head with that." Guru Maharaj said, "If you could have told me before, then I would have send that to you." Then he asked her about her sadana, and asked her to read Srimad Bhagavatam to child. And play Kirtans, and listen lectures always. And make sure that your child also hears it. Use speakers. etc… It is beyond devotee care… Special Care. Jayapataka Maharaj Care. One time I heard from Atma Tattva Prabhu (ACBSP) that, "I am jealous of Jayapataka Maharaj disciples, and the devotees under his care…"

Guru Maharaj prepared to go for his oil massage and after taking oil massage he came to see our room. And had a discussion with Maha Varaha Pr and Ekanath Gaura Pr regarding his travel schedules and about his treatment and diet etc. Then Guru Maharaj went upstairs and took his breakfast outside his room and taking fresh air "Vaikuntha breeze".

And Guru Maharaj wanted to go for Swimming pool to do his exercise. Before that, he talked with few devotees. Two devotees came from Bellsing Village from Bengal, they are our Guru Maharaj disciples. They want to give their temple and their lands to ISKCON. And they were serving for past 12 years by the order of Guru Maharaj; and Guru Maharaj visited that place during his Ganga Safari. And Guru Maharaj visited that place two times. And inaugurated Sri Sri Radha-Krishna Sundara Deity worship there. Now, they want to give to ISKCON. Guru Maharaj gave them instruction on how to do the procedures.

Then Guru Maharaj met another one devotee, who is his disciple. He is from the family line of Sri Sri Madhan Gopal's Sevaits in Belpukur. Guru Maharaj maintaining his family; and Guru Maharaj said, "I am not giving you the money for your maintenance. I am giving for the service of Madhan Gopal, and He is giving providing you everything. I am giving you money, you are getting bhoga and offering it to Madhan Gopal and eating that His Prasadam and maintaining yourself and your family. So I am serving Madhan Gopal." Guru Maharaj wanted to make Nath-Mandir in front of Madhan Gopal Temple. So, that devotee wanted to give the land to ISKCON. Then Guru Maharaj went to take darshan of deities with his cycling wheel chair. All the devotees where amazed; seeing Guru Maharaj moving around independently. And then from there, he went to Gada - Swimming pool to do his walking therapy. Maha Varaha Pr, Ekanath Gaura Pr and Janakiram Pr went inside the pool. And I went to Archives.

Guru Maharaj got ready by 6:30pm to go for the ishtagoshti in Namahatta Bhavan. More than 2500 devotees were waiting for Guru Maharaj. And when Guru Maharaj entered, everyone stood up and gave him respect and the kirtan was ecstatically lead by Youths of Mayapur and Guru Maharaj started to dance for their kirtan that made everyone into bliss. And Guru Maharaj gave wonderful lecture for nearly 2 hrs with question and answer session. And Guru Maharaj wanted to give prasadam to all devotees. So, he asked the management to arrange for prasadam. As per his instruction they made Kitchidi Prasadam for all the devotees. Then while coming, Guru Maharaj asked for the prasadam to check the quality, and we got a plate. And I fed him little bit kitchidi. And Deva Gauranga Pr got call, that Guru Maharaj dinner is waiting, and Guru Maharaj asked, "What is the prasadam?" They said, "Kitchidi." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I am already eating Kitchidi."

Then we reached Lotus and Guru Maharaj took his dinner and chanted his Gayathri; after that I got some time to read all the answers for Question number 23. Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 10:30pm. Guru Maharaj asked me to call devotees in USA. And I said, "As you are tired now, I can't do it. You have to take rest." Then Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started to read Brihat Bhagavatamrita. - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(27/AUG/2014) Today morning I went to take my breakfast in the roof. Guru Maharaj was taking his oil massage in third floor. And I thought to go to archive and come in afternoon to meet Guru Maharaj. I just pressed elevator switch to go down and when the lift door opened Guru Maharaj was there inside. And Ruci-rangata pr was there with him. Then Guru Maharaj said, I am hungry.  It was 10am. So I went to help him and I got the opportunity to feed him breakfast.

At 12:30pm His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami Maharaj came to meet Guru Maharaj and they were discussing about Mayapur, etc. I was not inside. And I asked Prasanna Gauranga Pr to ask Maharaj about his lunch; if he would like to take his Prasadam here then we will arrange it. So he went and asked Maharaj,  Then Maharaj said, "No! I have diet. And my prasadam will be there in my place." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I am eating Kanji Diet!!!" Then Kadamba Kanana Maharaj replied with great happiness. said "I LIKE KANJI!!!" Then Guru Maharaj and other servants started to laugh. But Maharaj didn't know the reason behind our laugh. He felt different.

Then Guru Maharaj went to check MDS and they were showing different places and phases of their development areas. And they showed cremation building for Mayapur. Then Guru Maharaj suggested, "we should also have electric cremation. because the wood will be costly compared to electricity. If any pilgrims leave their body here, and no one there is to care for their body means. We should do the final rites, It is also for all dhamvasis etc."

Then they showed Rajapur area development "Vedic Village". And they were making lot of heritage cottages and learning things in that project. So Guru Maharaj said, "Srila Prabhupada said four things we should teach (or learn) Tolls (learning tala sa, re, ga, ma), Kartala, Mridanga and Handloom (Dhoti,  Saree). Then we came back from there and Guru Maharaj chanted his Gayathri and took his lunch. And went to bed at 4pm.

Then Guru Maharaj got up at 6pm and was getting ready to go for evening seminar on "Srila Prabhupada's Vision on Mayapur" Then he asked to read out the quotes. And today the class was extremely wonderful. He reached Radha Madhava temple and took darshan of deities and started class. And the hall was packed. After class Guru Maharaj came and took his dinner. I left from his room and went to take early rest.  Then Deva Gauranga prabhu called me that Guru Maharaj calling me. So I went to see him. He asked me get the mails from Vidvan Gauranga Prabhu on Onion and Garlic. And we read that. Then Guru Maharaj said was explaining about the history of onion and garlic. Then he asked is anything mentioned in Russian Veda? I said, "it is not existing now,  it was destroyed. But Russia is the place of Rsis." There were two devotees who come every night to do massage and clean Guru Maharaj room. Then Guru Maharaj showed his hand towards them and said, "Russia was called as Rushaya before. The place of Rsis." Like Guru Maharaj was telling different places. And Guru Maharaj gave his 23rd question for the mercy contest. And I read all the answers for 22nd question today. Then Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started to read the Brihat Bhagavatamrita... (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(26/AUG/2014) Today morning Guru Maharaj took his oil massage treatment and took his shower and breakfast. I met Guru Maharaj at 12 pm.  He was taking rest, extremely tired. Then he woke up and said, "I will give my homage to Sripad Gaura Govinda Maharaj." Then I said, "it is too late; as the glorification timing is over. And now the devotees are in Maharaj's Pushpa Samadhi." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I will go now; I will take my cycle chair and go." As Ekanath Gaura Pr was so much excited to see Guru Maharaj going on that wheel chair. Then we rushed and made him sit on the wheel chair. And he was ready to go. From his room till samadhi Guru Maharaj went on his cycle chair. I was taking pictures. And I really happy; Guru Maharaj was cycling fast; and I was running to infront of him to take pictures. Previously we used run like this only when he walk. And it is wonderful to see him independent.  And he was wearing nice hat. Then we entered samadhi. Guru Maharaj went and offered flowers three times to Gaura Govinda Maharaj. And did Parikrama of samadhi. And when he was coming out. His Grace Jananivas pr, who was just not able to control his happiness; seeing Guru Maharaj. He also came with Guru Maharaj; near to Guru Maharaj and said, "Maharaj wonderful chair, you are mobile now!" Then Guru Maharaj went to Big Kitchen back gate and called Radha Duti pr (Big Kitchen In-charge) and took him to the backside of the kitchen and showed how Guru Maharaj want to make a new kitchen and new entrance; etc. Then while returning back Guru Maharaj asked for the Maha Prasadam of Gaura Govinda Maharaj. Then I went to collect one plate. As I went late; they mixed all the sabjis together and started to serve. So I got that and some kitchidi, paapad, Channa pura,   and cakes. Then while we were going back to Lotus roof in the lift. Guru Maharaj asked me, "what do you got?" Then Madhava Kanta Pr said,  "Guru Maharaj you can't eat it. It is not your diet." Then I showed him.  Guru Maharaj said, "It is paapad and kitchidi. It is my diet, I can take it." And Guru Maharaj said,  "May be you can all take cakes." Then Guru Maharaj took his lunch and took rest.

Then in the evening I was in the archives. And 6:30pm Acintya Caitanya Pr had told me that there will be a Skype Class. But, I really forgotten.  And he called me several time at 6:30pm. But I didn't notice. Then after seeing his missed call, I called him back, he said, "Guru Maharaj went to take darshan, so after darshan he will give Skype class." So I rushed and made all the necessary arrangements. Guru Maharaj also came. The Skype class is for Manipal Students. But they didn't have good Internet.  So they were not able to connect. Finally we tried many ways. It didn't work out. So we called from Guru Maharaj's mobile. And there were 22 students and teachers. It was wonderful Question and Answer. After that Guru Maharaj gave prasadam through Internet. And he was listening to one by one, their name and what course they are doing. Varada Krishna pr's wife made laddus for distribution. Then Guru Maharaj touched it and ask to distribute it. Then Ekanath Gaura Pr called Vijaya Vishnu pr (USA) and had discussion with Guru Maharaj on treatments and health. And after this Ayurvedic treatment Guru Maharaj's blood report is very much normal. And report is perfect.

Then Guru Maharaj took his dinner. Ekanath Gaura Pr said to Guru Maharaj that, Mayapur Western Bodied Youths came together and did a special Kirtan for Guru Maharaj.  Then after that, Krishna Kirtan Pr came there with his team from Bangladesh. So he also sang one Bhajan for the pleasure Guru Maharaj.  After that Guru Maharaj came out and was listening to Youth's Kirtan.  Then all of a sudden Ekanath Gaura Pr brought the Big Kartals of Guru Maharaj's Waaaaaamper.  And he played for few seconds. Everyone's heart was trembled in ecstacy. And devotees were taking pictures in the mobile cameras. And there is no words to explain that moment. And THEN Guru Maharaj distributed prasadam to everyone.

Krishna Kirtan Pr asked Guru Maharaj to speak for few mins. Guru Maharaj agreed for that. Then Krishna Kirtan Pr said, "Guru Maharaj!  Because Of YOUR Mercy We Got this much land in Bangladesh. It cost so.many crores.  It is all because of your mercy." Like this all the  credit was offered to Guru Maharaj in his conversation.  Then He asked permission from Guru Maharaj to come t and stay here in Mayapur for some time. He want to sing for Guru Maharaj and leave his body here In dham in Guru Maharaj's service.  So much of dedication and love. The voice was melting. The bengali language was so sweet.

Then like this Guru Maharaj met few devotees and accepted few devotees under his shelter. And did his Gayathri and went to bed at 10:30pm... (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(25/AUG/2014) Today, whole day Guru Maharaj spent in meeting; so not much interactions, I had; but I was with him whole day practically. Morning 9 am, I went to setup the Skype Meeting. That time Guru Maharaj was taking his oil massage. Then the meeting started at 10am. Guru Maharaj joined at 10:15am. And the meeting went on till 1:30pm. Then I thought okay it is over. Then there was a Puri Committee meeting started and Guru Maharaj was also attending that meeting.  Then he started to take his lunch and the meeting got over at 2:45pm.  Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 3:30pm. And again Guru Maharaj woke up at 5pm and joined in the meeting.  At that time I was taking shower. So Janakiram pr did the initiation setup and I joined on time. And Acintya Caitanya Pr also joined for repetition. The meeting went till 7:30pm.  Then Guru Maharaj took shower and went to take Radha Madhava darshan. After darshan he took his dinner; I got the chance to feed him. Then Guru Maharaj chanted his Gayathri and he was too tired, we asked him to go to bed and take rest. But he asked me to connect the Vonage and call some devotees. So we called one devotee in Dallas Bk. RAMESH. And then we tried to call few devotees in Los Angeles. But they were not available, so Guru Maharaj recorded voice message. As I was waiting to fet one signature from Guru Maharaj for past 3 days. And finally I got his mercy. Before going to bed, he did the sign. Even though being with him; whole day and being personal servants, we are not getting some time. And finally at 10:30pm.  He went to bed. And Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started reading Brihat Bhagavatamrita. (Shyama Rasika Dasa -  Personal Diary)

(24/AUG/2014) Today morning Guru Maharaj woke up late as he slept late; and due to his tiredness. Then he rushed to take oil massage and he squeezed the time of treatment and took shower and his breakfast. Meanwhile I just prepared the Skype setup, audio video testing here in Guru Maharaj's room; and there in Delhi, our Godbrother Yudhister Govinda Prabhu did all the setups. The meeting suppose to start at 10am. But due to delay of members arrival from different place, they postpone one hour. So Guru Maharaj was on time. Just before entering into the meeting, we connected Caitanya Avatari Prabhu, who is now in China, preaching Bhakti Vriksha. And he organized the small get together of all our Guru Maharaj disciples in one place. So, they wanted his one min blessing. And blessings for the New Bhakti Vriksha program that they are going to start. We showed Guru Maharaj's darshan and Guru Maharaj spoke few words to all the disciples, " ni hao ma"  means "How are you?" in Chinese language. All the devotees were in full of happiness. Then Guru Maharaj entered into his Meeting Mela.  As Guru Maharaj is the wise-chairman and His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj is the Chairman for ISKCON Bureau. When they saw Guru Maharaj on screen; all the members welcomed Guru Maharaj. Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj said, "How are you Maharaj? And He said, Maharaj you became skinny, you lost lot of weight…" Then the meeting continued till 1:30pm.

And then Guru Maharaj did his Gayathri and took his lunch and went to bed at 4pm. Again the afternoon session scheduled at 4:30pm. So I went to do the setup. But Guru Maharaj was resting. Then Guru Maharaj woke up at 5:00pm and joined in the meeting. The meeting continued till 7:30pm. After that Guru Maharaj took shower and went for darshan. At that time it was heavy rain. And we all went to Temple for Darshan. After darshan Guru Maharaj did Cycling Exercise in Caitanya exhibition. It was very special. He was watching every pictures over there and was very much into ecstasy. And particularly whenever he comes near the picture of "Isvara Puri giving Initiation to Lord Gauranga!" He stop over there for few seconds and lift his head up and see that picture. And he feel ecstasy…

Then Guru Maharaj came back and blessed few devotees and gave them prasadam and went inside his room. Guru Maharaj when he entered, Deva Gauranga Prabhu said, "Guru Maharaj, you are wearing new kurta. We want to know, this Kurta is fitting for you. And how do you feel it. If you say yes! or okay! Then we will make it in the same pattern." Then Guru Maharaj asked Mukunta to come and see, how it is looking? Then he came and saw and said, "Yes! Guru Maharaj it is good." Then Guru Maharaj said, "We should eat for our satisfaction and we should dress for other's satisfaction." Then he made another comment immediately, "We should not eat for Ayurvedic Doctors!!!" Everyone started laugh. And Guru Maharaj was also laughing. It was wonderful.

Then Guru Maharaj took his dinner. And he went to bed at 10:00pm. And Jaya Radha Krishna Prabhu started reading Brihat Bhagavatamrita. And I am back in servant's room. - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(23/AUG/2014) Today morning I heard that Guru Maharaj is taking his massage now. And then Guru Maharaj took his shower and breakfast. And I reached Guru Maharaj at 11am; to make the arrangement for the Skype Call with a professor Moon-Hyun-Yoon (Ph.D) in Korea on Bhakti Yoga. As he have taken up Krishna Consciousness now and practicing. We waited for the devotees who suppose to come do the preliminary communication. But they didn't show up at 11am. So we asked Guru Maharaj to take some rest. Then he accepted and he went to bed. Then he asked me, "Why you are not taking the question from me." I said, "You are busy Guru Maharaj." Then I started to read the answers for 21st question. Guru Maharaj was in ecstacy hearing the pastime. And then he gave the 22nd Question. Then we heard that; the devotees reached for Skype Conversation.

Then Guru Maharaj got up from the bed; eventhough he was too tired; but he got up. and I kept the setup ready. We started the Skype call; Acintya Caitanya pr was repeating Guru Maharaj's words. And Guru Maharaj was preaching to that professor; how the Buddhist philosophy is differ from Bhakti Yoga.  And explain him about the spiritual world; and what is impersonal brahmin etc. And finally the discussion is that professor want to give one school under ISKCON.  And Guru Maharaj will discuss it with GBC and see the possibilities. This conversation was organised by Bhagavatamrita Prabhu (ACBSP) and his wife Paripurna Ananda Devi Dasi (JPS). Then Guru Maharaj called over to South Korea and spoke with his sheltered disciple Zing she was extremely not able to control her happiness and she started to cry out of her love towards spiritual master. And then Guru Maharaj called one more devotee in South Korea. Then Guru Maharaj chanted his Gayathri and tool his lunch.

After lunch Guru Maharaj went to bed as he didn't take rest after his oil massage therapy. After putting him on rest; I also went on my work. Then Guru Maharaj woke up and went to temple in the evening and took darshan of deities.  And back to his darshan room and met JPS Office staffs. And he gave gifts to them (dress) on the occasion of Janmashtami.  Then they taken group of to with Guru Maharaj.

And then Guru Maharaj came to take his dinner; and then he did some exercise with his tera band. And then we tested Skype video conferencing setup with Yudhister Govinda Pr in Delhi. As from tomorrow (24th to 26th) there will be a ISKCON BUREAU meeting in Delhi. Morning 10 to 1 and from 3 to 6:30pm. Guru Maharaj going to attend from Mayapur over Video Conferencing. Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 10:15am. And Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started reading Brihat Bhagavatamrita.

It is amazing that he never get tired. As he is the source of enthusiasm for all of us; many of us. And for the whole world; for future generation. Happy to be under his shelter! Which his cause less Mercy.  - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(22/AUG/2014) Today morning I took Guru Maharaj darshan and left from Lotus and i heard that Guru Maharaj went for darshan and meerinting in Lotus Conference Hall. Again in the afternoon I went again to Archives. And in the evening Guru Maharaj took his Ayurvedic Oil Massage trratment. By 8pm I reached back to Lotus Building. Just devotees preparing for his dinner. I got the opportunity to feed him. And Madhava Kanta Pr was reading Guru Maharaj's travelling plans.

At 9:30pm Guru Maharaj came out to do his exercise on his cycling. Wheel chair. When Guru Maharaj came out from his room; he got digital counter. And I asked him and said, "Guru Maharaj let me count; and you can concentrate on cycling.  Then Guru Maharaj said, "I have some one to do this service." Then I said, "No one is here Guru Maharaj for darshan." Then Guru Maharaj took his cycling wheel chair and went other side and checked two Mathajis were there. Then he gave his counter to her and said, "Count how much I doing cycling. And in this way you can concentrate on my feet. Is this service is okay with you?" Then she said,  "This is the greatest of ever." Then Guru Maharaj entered the lift and we all thought he will do cycling in 3rd floor; but he went to ground floor to Caitanya Exhibition. And suddenly Guru Maharaj said, "I will go out" and from.there he went to Chairs Building and then to Brahmacari Bhavan and from there to senior Brahmacari building then again returned back to Lotus Building. It was like old days; Guru Maharaj go for walking around inside the campus and chant his rounds and also inspect what is going on. Then while coming back, Guru Maharaj saw few Visitors and then Guru Maharaj asked them, "How are you?  Where are you from?" They replied Mursidabad,  Immediately Guru Maharaj started to say the Holy places there and they all became so happy; when Guru Maharaj started to speak about their places. And then we came back to Lotus.

Guru Maharaj while getting out from the lift; he asked the security guard to give his Walk - talky and gave his blessings to all the securities. And they all replied back one by one.

Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 10:30pm. Then I was updating about the Vonage  New updates. Then we called one devotee in Seattle, USA. He was very happy and at last he took aspiring and Guru Maharaj accept him as his Spiritual son. He chanted Mantra and in his mobile seeing Guru Maharaj's picture; he got the mercy. Then Guru Maharaj asked for his wife's number and called her also. But she doesn't speak English much. So Guru Maharaj said, "our Golokeswara Govinda Pr will translate in telugu." But when we call her; her daughter picked up the call. And she started to translate what Guru Maharaj was saying. Guru Maharaj started his talk, "I talked with your husband who is an half portion; so I also want to know how is the other half." And it went on. Finally Guru Maharaj asked her do you have any question; she asked, "How to get involved more in Krishna Consciousness.?" Then Guru Maharaj was explaining the nine process of devotional service. "You cook food and offer it to Krishna! You stitch cloth for Krishna! These Are all devotional services. Then she said, "I made garland and offered to Krishna on Janmashtami." Guru Maharaj said, "That is really wonderful, that is called Pada sevanam. By worshiping the lotus feet e will get closer to Krishna." And he went on preaching her. Then he said, "It is like learning cycle with training wheels; in the begging; it is like practicing devotional service in this material world. When you start to do cycle on your own; you will automatically entered into the spiritual realm." And at the end of the conversation, she also took aspiration. Again Golokeswara Govinda Pr chanted mantras and Guru Maharaj accepted her as his Spiritual Daughter; but while chanting her daughter also chanted mantra; then Guru Maharaj asked you also want to take aspiration. She said, "Yes!". Then Guru Maharaj said to the wife with so much of love and affection. "While cooking you listen to some lectures. I will try to get some Telugu Lectures for you. So that you can understand. And I heard that your husband is attending some telephonic classes and discussions with devotees. I will find out some telugu speaking KC group and join you in that." Wonderful conversation. Unfortunately this call was not able to record. As it was connected in landlines phone. Jai Gurudev! Every word is just to deliver. Every thought is to take us Back Home Back to Godhead. Thank you Guru Maharaj for accepting my insignificant services... I pray to Krishna to give me intelligence to service you better and proper. (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(21/AUG/2014) Today morning I took Guru Maharaj darshan and went to Archives then.again I met him back in the evening only. He was taking oil massage. Then after that he took shower. Then Guru Maharaj went to take quick darshan. After darshan he came back and was meeting with devotees. And he met one devotee from.Korea. who wants.to take initiation from Guru Maharaj.  Then Guru  Maharaj asked when do you want to take initiation. He said, "Now!" Like this he was talking for 40mins. We were trying push his wheel chair back to his room. But Guru Maharaj was not moving. Then I said, it is getting late for dinner. Then one mathaji wanted to talk for one.moment. Guru Maharaj again stopped and was speaking for 10.more mins.  Like this he spend his time and he took his dinner at 9pm. Then he was on phone calls. Then he came out and met one mathaji from Germany. She wanted to be Guru Maharaj's spiritual daughter. And she presented a card to Guru Maharaj and he said,  "you are my Spiritual daughter." She gave a donation that she collected for TOVP to Guru Maharaj. And she was in so much bliss. She was taking video; then Guru Maharaj asked her what is that? Then SHE Said it is video camera and i am filming. Then he asked, do you like filming. She said, yes. Then Guru Maharaj called me.and said, give your footages to him. He will publish in the Web,  in my face book.page and you will become famous. And she said, I don't want to become.famous. I want to be your servant.

Then Guru Maharaj went to bed after meeting them all. I asked Guru Maharaj regarding Caitanya Book. He said, "I have meetings." But I said, "whenever you find time or we find time in your schedule." He said, "we will do it. Keep everything ready."  I may not spend much time with Guru Maharaj in next few days as, I have some more services in Archives. I hope that I will utilise my time properly and get his association more. (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(20/AUG/2014) Today morning I went to see Guru Maharaj at 9 am.  He was taking his massage. And then Guru Maharaj went and took his shower after the oil massage. I had a discussion with Jaya Radha Krishna Pr regarding Caitanya Book; how to proceed further and to start this book. Then Guru Maharaj went to rest after the treatment. Before rest he asked me call Vedanta Caitanya Pr and was discussing about the Janmashtami Festival. And also discussed about the upcoming initiation ceremony in Hyderabad during his visit. Then Guru Maharaj called Gauranga Simha pr, who was in the meeting and Guru maharaj said, he will take some 15 mins rest and come to meeting hall. Maha Varaha Pr was trying to convince Guru Maharaj to stay back in Mayapur till 17th and complete the treatment. But Gurudev was not answering anything.

Then I went to Archives and other works.  And then came back to see Guru Maharaj in the afternoon; again I came back at 7pm. Guru Maharaj was getting ready. And I went again to get some data from Mayapur.Tv.  Guru Maharaj went for Darshan at 7:50pm. I missed taking Darshan with him. But at the end I joined him. When he reached the door step of his room. Maha Varaha Pr and Acintya Caitanya Pr asked Guru Maharaj any indication from Radha Madhava regarding your stay in Mayapur till 17th. Then Guru Maharaj said,  "I was praying sincerely to The Lord to give some indication. He every time sending message that leave after Radhastami! Leave after Radhastami!  Leave after Radhastami!  For preaching! What can I do?" Then Maha Varaha pr said,  "it is transcendental area, we won't discuss anymore; we are leaving on 5th September. That's all." Then Maha Varaha pr said later, that Guru Maharaj said it seems if I preach all my illness will go away.

Then Guru Maharaj took his dinner. I got the chance to feed dinner to him. After dinner Guru Maharaj met Nadu Gopal Pr and his wife and new born kid for blessings. And discussed about Karthik Month Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama. And he requested Guru Maharaj to take part. And he said, six Srila Prabhupada disciples also joining this year. Then Guru Maharaj asked for sticky Notes and noted it and asked to stick it on the mirror next to his bed. Then Guru Maharaj met Paradheya Pr (ACBSP) and Caitanya Dasi Mathaji and Guru Maharaj was discussing with him about some seva in Kolkata.

It was heavy rain at that time.  Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 11pm. And Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started to read Brihat Bhagavatamrita. And I am back to Servant room. (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(19/AUG/2014) Today morning I got up at 8am. I was too tired and I was not even able to open my eyes, I slept at 3am last night. I got up and asked Janakiram Pr, is Guru Maharaj woke up? He said, "Guru Maharaj is now taking Massage." And I felt so bad. What is this, Guru Maharaj got up and I am sleeping; And I heard that Guru Maharaj got up by 5am and was chanting. He just slept for 3hrs only. Then I went to take his darshan, he was getting ready to go to temple. And he is tired; so he wanted to rest for some time, and he was hearing the glorification through Mayapur.TV. Then Madhava Kanta Prabhu asked me to take the printout of Guru Maharaj's Vyasa Puja offering in big font size. Then I took that print and gave to Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj asked me to read to him before he start. Then we went to temple, Guru Maharaj took Deities darshan and joined in Srila Prabhupada Glorification. Guru Maharaj was listening his god-brother's glorification and was enjoying everyone's personal experiences and realizations and clapping for their glorifications… It was really wonderful to see Guru Maharaj with his God-brothers. Then Guru Maharaj gave his homage to Nareshwar Pr and asked to read it and Guru Maharaj spoke for ten mins after that. Then Guru Maharaj participated in the abhishek ceremony by touching the conchshell.

Last Night, Guru Maharaj got some dry fruits and nuts mala of Sri Sri Radha Madhava from Their Abhishekam as Maha. And He was repeatedly asking for that; but he didn't eat it; just he want to see the garland. So today morning before leaving for the program; Guru Maharaj asked Madhava Kanta Prabhu to make a garland with dry fruits and nuts. So he also brought that for abhishekam. While abhishekam Guru Maharaj offered it to Srila Prabhupada. And he was full in bliss. Then Guru Maharaj, also got some flower garlands to offer to Srila Prabhupada. Then Guru Maharaj offered flowers to Srila Prabhupada; and at that time, I happened to be there taking pictures on his right side. So he saw me and gave me 4 rose flowers to offer it Srila Prabhupada; and I gave one to Janakiram Prabhu and I had three; I wanted to give to other servants, but they were chanting Gayathri and Guru Maharaj wanted to offer it to Srila Prabhupada. So, we went to and offered it. Guru Maharaj also gave flower to Madhava Kanta pr. It mean; very much to me at that particular moment, it was something very, very unimaginable mercy. Then we came back to Guru Maharaj's residence after abhishekam.

I spent some time and uploaded all the photos in Facebook. Then We all took prasadam; and again I went to sleep at 3:30pm. And got up at 5pm. And took shower and went to see Guru Maharaj; Guru Maharaj was getting ready to do some exercise with his new cycling wheel chair, so I helped Maha Varaha Pr and Ruci-rangata Pr to fit things; to Guru Maharaj's legs. Guru Maharaj was ready to go; and he went on his own. Very fast. We took Guru Maharaj to 3rd Floor and Guru Maharaj went around that floor for 3 times. 10 devotees were walking behind him. It was like some Japa Walk. Then Guru Maharaj came up to his residence and he took some speech therapy from Geetha Mathaji. And then he took dinner and gave darshan to devotees. Very few devotees came to see Guru Maharaj; as many doesn’t know that Guru Maharaj will be giving darshan. And Guru Maharaj was speaking with one to one. It was wonderful. Among that, 4 devotee doctor students from Manipal came to meet Guru Maharaj. And they just said and discussed about their future studies. And one mathaji want to ask Guru Maharaj's opinion on her subject; either to select that or not. In that profession, she may have to do child abortion. So, she wanted to ask Guru Maharaj, what should I do? Then Guru Maharaj explained, "Hiranyakasipu's wife Kayatu was pregnant and demigods want to kill the child of that demon, but they don’t want to kill that child in mother's womb. As it is consider to be a sin. So, they waited to kill the child; when he take birth. And Narada Muni explained to them… " I don't remember the whole conversation; and I left from that place in half way to get the prasadam. But, Guru Maharaj's point was very wonderful. And I don’t know; what was the suggestion Guru Maharaj gave to her.

Then at last Guru Maharaj met one more mathaji from Tamilnadu, and Guru Maharaj gave her some tips; as her husband is not favorable to her preaching. And he wants her to take care of her kids; so Guru Maharaj was saying how and all she can preach and also take care of kids. Then she asked, "Is it okay, that I listen to my husband and stop my preaching for some time?" Guru Maharaj didn't accept that. Then Guru Maharaj said, "Ask some devotees from temple, to speak with your husband and make him understand." Then at that moment, I thought, "Guru Maharaj supporting and giving so many ideas to her when she said this is my difficulties in executing my preaching, the moment she said, leaving preaching, he didn't accept and he still want to protect her preaching and he wants her to continue it." His vision is always different - in another words "Transcendental."

Guru Maharaj was too tired today, as he was not taken enough rest from last night. Maha Varaha pr, Acintya Caitanya Pr and Bhadra Balarama Pr had a discussion with Guru Maharaj regarding his stay and his completion of this current treatment. Sep 17th or Sep 5th? We all want him to complete this course. But Guru Maharaj want to go to Russia and his preaching tour. Finally, he said it seems "May be… he will think about it." I was not there in that discussion, but Maha Varaha Prabhu said to us, What happened in that discussion. We want him to take rest, even after this treatment and go from here to Tirupati for GBC Meetings. It will be very wonderful, if he do that. Let see…

(In my previous diary I made a mistake that Guru Maharaj lost weight from 115 to 97. Actually it is 105 to 97. Sorry for this.) - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(18/AUG/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham

Today morning 6:10am I joined in my shift to serve our beloved Guru Maharaj. When we.staryed out service; first thing we heard is 7:15am Guru Maharaj have to reach temple hall to give Srimad Bhagavatam class. So Guru Maharaj was in the bed doing his chanting from 5am. And when he saw us; immediately wished us, "Happy Janmashtami!" Then Ruci-rangata pr, Janakiram pr and myself made Guru Maharaj ready by 7am. Then Guru Maharaj was listening to Srimad Bhagavatam lecture by Harilila Pr through Mayapur.Tv. And in Bengali Gauranga Prema Swami Maharaj. But Guru Maharaj going to give combine class. Guru Maharaj gave such a wonderful lecture today. He spoke in English and it was simultaneously repeated by Sujitenriya pr in Bengali. After the class Guru Maharaj took darshan of Deities in their new outfits. Then Guru Maharaj attended Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja.  And came back to his residence.  Then he started calling different temple presidents in Assam and asked about their Janmashtami celebrations and then Guru Maharaj said, "Using Vonage Phone, we will call many temples today!" Then Maha Varaha pr gave the numbers of Malaysia leaders. And we started to call. Every leader just they are giving all the credit to Guru maharaj; and even few started to cry; and Guru  Maharaj was also crying and tears were rolling... It was really something amazing moments. Many are speechless. And many not able to belive their good fortune; many are stunned by this mercy, care, unique and extraordinary phone calls. We called more than 20 leaders in Malaysia, Singapore and India. Guru Maharaj had some liquid prasadam after 12 pm.  And phone calls continued.

Then we asked to take some rest.  At 3:30pm again Guru Maharaj asked me to connect to Australia. As Vonage gives free calls to Australia. But only to Land Line Phones;  not to any mobile phones.  So Guru Maharaj asked to dial any temple in Australia. But we said,  before treatment you Need to take rest. He said, "Only one call". I called Perth temple,  one Mathaji picked the call. And I asked for President Sits Ram Lakshman pr. She said, "He is busy. Is anything important to convey him." I said, "please tell him,  his Guru Maharaj Jayapataka Swami Maharaj is now on line want to talk to him." She really got choked up; and shouted in her high voice,  "Guru Maharaj! Is on phone" that's all one by one started to speak with Guru Maharaj and president came and after him 9 devotees spoke. Guru Maharaj asked about their services in Janmashtami celebrations.  And how the people are taking up this festival, etc.  Then It went on and on for 55 mins.  And I disconnected the call. I told to Guru Maharaj,  "Here after we never call Land line Phone, because there is a big line behind this Land line." Guru Maharaj was laughing... and Doctor and Therapist came to take Guru Maharaj for treatment. I said to Guru Maharaj you should sleep before going to this oil massage treatment. Then Guru Maharaj said, "I will sleep during massage." And went for treatment.

In the evening GURU Maharaj had Speech Therapy and he went to temple for Abhishek at 10:30pm. And he participated in the abhishek by touching the Conchshell.  Like this the festival came to an end and Guru Maharaj broke his fast at 12 am. And had his prasadam. And I got he good fortune to feed him. And after prasadam. Guru Maharaj asked to call one president in South India. But it was 1am. But I called; he was sleeping actually.  But he gave a complete report on the Janmashtami and how in Bangalore 11 different places ISKCON celebrated Janmashtami etc. And how all the devotees are co-operating together to make it success.  And Guru Maharaj said, "I am sure that Srila Prabhupada is pleased with all of you.  Srila Prabhupada wanted to expand this Krishna Conscious Movement." And this last conversation was with Varada Krishna Pr.  And then Guru Maharaj chanted Gayathri and went to bed at 1:45am. And I am also on bed typing my diary. The day was very blissful; alone with Guru Maharaj calling different temples and listening to their Janmashtami activities etc,  and more.over the Love for Guru Maharaj.  Is extremely wondeful; main portion in their words. "IT IS ALL JUST BY YOUR MERCY GURU MAHARAJ! " In every call we heard this sentence many time. JAI SRILA GURUDEV!!! I am tired so I am making my diary in short for day. HAPPY SRILA PRABHUPADA VYASA PUJA!!! (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(17/AUG/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham

 Today morning got up late again at 6:40am and rushed for morning shift. And reached Guru Maharaj at 7:15am. And when he saw me immediately; he said, "We have to make calls to USA" Then we called one by one; more than 6 devotees. And every call was filled with love and care and instructions. And Guru Maharaj wanted to wish them Happy Janmashtami!  And then he took his breakfast; and then again he went to take rest.  But he didn't get sleep. He asked me to read the mails; and started to answer mails. Usually I never read management mails. Mostly I read personal mails. Guru Maharaj knows that, so he just asked me to read the personal mails; which is not connected to management. So each mail was interesting as Guru Maharaj's answers were really to the point with solutions for their doubts and in practical way. Which every ordinary person can adopt. Then again Guru Maharaj started to call devotees in Australia. And everyone was excited with Guru Maharaj's call. As today morning when Guru Maharaj called Sarva Jaya Madhava Pr, he was in Los Vegas - Then Guru Maharaj said, "don't break regulative principles. NO GAMBLING!" He was joking and talking to him. Then called his family members and blessed them and wished them Happy Janmashtami!

Then Guru Maharaj had a meeting with Ayurvedic Doctor for More than 1:30hrs. But no conclusion. Guru Maharaj didn't withdraw his stand. Everyone try to convince Guru Maharaj to take this treatment. But... Then he took his lunch and went to bed for his afternoon nap.

And at 4:30pm. Guru maharaj came down to take his Ksheera dhara treatment. That time devotees headed by Maha Varaha Pr started to assemble Cycling Wheel Chair. YES!!! It reached Mayapur;  Madhava Kanta Prabhu waited in Kolkata for three days and got this from Air Asia Cargo. There is a big story behind this wheel.chair's delay in reaching Mayapur.  Then Maha Varaha pr was doing the trial testing before Guru Maharaj use it. Then after oil Massage therapy, Guru Maharaj took shower; but he was in complete ecstatic mood; he was thinking about something and his eyes was watery. Then we rushed to Adivas ceremony; as the pujaris wanted Guru Maharaj come and lead the Adivas ceremony from the beginning, so 7:15pm they wanted Guru Maharaj to be there.  He was there on time. And the Adivas ceremony was wonderful.  All the auspicious ingredients that were offered to Radha Madhava was first touched by Guru Maharaj's hand and then offered. And the Radha Madhava hall was packed with devotees. After the festival Guru Maharaj went to take Narasimha dev darshan; but it was closed. So Guru Maharaj chanted his Gayathri in front of Srila Prabhupada.  And he asked me to get the Adivas Prasadam, 'Koi' they call in Bengali. So Doctor allowed Guru Maharaj take this. Then after darshan Guru Maharaj went upstairs and tried the new cycle wheel chair. And it was wonderful and he was totally operating the wheel chair independently. And then he met some devotees from Gaura Nagar had some discussion. Then he took hid dinner. After his dinner; I went inside his room to take the camera charger. Immediately Guru Maharaj said, "Let us call USA." I am not able to day no, but it was already 10pm. Then we called Sikhi Mahiti Pr (His God-brother) then along with him; Shuta Kirti  prabhu also joined in the call. And this call went on for 35mins.  Then he called two devotees and was talking to them. We all said to Guru Maharaj, "This is too late; now it is 11:15pm. Tomorrow morning 7:30am. There is a Bhagavatam class, you have to give." But he didn't listen to us.  Then Maha Varaha pr came and stop this telephone conversations. In every call he made, he had a common statement,  "I want to see you developing in  your spiritual life. I want to take you back to the Spiritual world." He simply want to deliver everyone. His causes mercy has no limit. Jai Srila Gurudev!  (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(16/08/2014) Today morning I got up at 6:15am. And I suppose to be there in the morning shift at 6am. I rushed and reached Guru Maharaj at 7am. Maha Varaha Pr was cleaning Guru Maharaj's eyes. And he said, "Guru Maharaj was saying just now! "Brihat Bhagavatamrita is simply Nectar! Nectar! Nectar!"" Then Guru Maharaj asked to call some USA numbers to talk with few devotees. We called three numbers, two of them didn't pick their call. Unfortunate souls. And we called one devotee, and he is chanting one round a day, and he is doing lot of other service in internet and preaching, etc. Guru Maharaj said, "These are all pious activities can take you up to heavenly planets. But, I want to take you to the spiritual world, which is possible by chanting more number of rounds." But still he was saying his points, explanations why he was not able to do, etc. Then Guru Maharaj gave a request, "At least on Ekadasi, Janmashtami and festival days, chant more rounds." I was thinking, how much Guru Maharaj coming down to make a person to chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and requesting him; so that he can deliver him. It was mind blowing mercy.

Then Guru Maharaj, went for the ksheera dhara treatment, the senior doctor did the massage for Guru Maharaj; and Guru Maharaj was chanting Hare Krishna throughout this treatment for 1:30hrs. Then Guru Maharaj came back from the treatment and took his breakfast and shower. After that, he attended a meeting with Mayapur Strategic Planning Committee. Then Guru Maharaj took his lunch after the meeting. And then he went to take his afternoon nap.

It was heavy rainy day in Sri Mayapur. And I also took slept for two hours. And then I went to see Guru Maharaj, but when I went up to his residence; he just came back from Darshan. I missed going darshan with him. And then Guru maharaj took his dinner, and then had a meeting with Doctor. And the Doctor said that he cannot compromise in treatment dates, he said - until 17th September. But Guru Maharaj said, "I have to go to Russia on September 5th. We both are holding our positions and not letting it." Then Doctor said his experiences with other patients and how good it is to complete the course. Then Maha Varaha Prabhu said, "After treatment, we can travel to Russia and stay there for ten days, and you can give lectures, and then London, then Malaysia, then Tirupati. We can go all these places. And spend time in every place, lectures etc." Guru Maharaj said, "Yes! Same thing, I am also saying, but from September 5th." Maha Varaha Prabhu said, "If you go now, few thousand devotees will be there." Guru Maharaj said, "5000 Devotees!" "But we already crossed half way in this treatment, we should not drop it now, and all your austerities of taking Kanji! and stay here in Mayapur for these long period everything…" Then Doctor said, "Guru Maharaj! Please allow me to treat you. And I need confirmation and final conclusion by tomorrow. As I am leaving to Kerala." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I am a servant, Krishna is the Master! If he give the indication, I will follow it." So, everyone said, "We will wait for Krishna's message." Then, Maha Varaha Prabhu said, "I will whatsapp Krishna now itself to tell you tonight." Then the meeting ended like this. And then Guru Maharaj started to chant his Gayathri. And went to bed. We all want our beloved Guru Maharaj to give important to his health; and we pray to Krishna to give that indication. - (Shyama Rasika Das - Personal Diary)

(15/AUG/2014)  - Sri Mayapur Dham

Today morning at 6am, I entered into Guru Maharaj's room. As a replacement for Madhava Kanta Prabhu, who is in Kolkata to receive Guru Maharaj's cycling wheel chair from Malaysia. As somehow, the wheel chair is not loaded into Air-asia flight. So, we are hoping that tonight it will reach to Kolkata. Morning, Guru Maharaj got up at 5am and did his exercise com chanting and due to his tiredness, he slept. And at 8am Guru Maharaj got up and he took some soup and was taken directly to massage room in 3rd Floor (Room No 308) in Lotus Building. We all heard the ecstatic mood of our beloved Guru Maharaj on Brihat Bhagavatamrita pastimes from Janakiram Prabhu; during this morning hours.

Guru Maharaj today morning he remembered that, Today Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja celebration going to be celebrated by SMIS (Sri Mayapur International School); he very much wanted to go; but due this treatment doctors said very strictly; no sun or no wind should not touch his body; as his body will be tender after this therapies and he can get flu. Then Maha Varaha Pr repeated this statement. Then Guru Maharaj said, "Then I have to go and attend the festival in Subtle Way." Arrange for Skype. I want to see what they are doing over there, and I want to give a short glorification. So I called Mayapur.Tv (Narasimha Pr) immediately he took his team over there and made the broadcast. And then Guru Maharaj went to his therapy. After therapy Guru Maharaj was watching the abhishek in Mayapur.Tv through Ruci-rangata Pr's iPhone projector. And then Guru Maharaj said, he want to give a recorded message to play in that celebration. So I did the audio message and I went there to play it; as the time was running out, I called Vraja Krishna Pr's help, to take me in his bike to SMIS celebration. And I reached on exact time. And I played the audio. Guna Chuda Mathaji made everyone to sit and listen it. Until then there was a big noise of children's playing and speaking etc. When Guru Maharaj started to speak, most of them heard it very attentively. And then, I got Srila Prabhupada Caranamrita for Guru Maharaj and back to Lotus Building. When I entered, I saw in Guru Maharaj room, the meeting was going on with Doctor and Maha Varaha Pr and Prasanna Gauranga Pr (Cook); Guru Maharaj was discussing about what are the vegetables can be added in his diet. Then Doctor allowed to take Papaya, Apple cooked for sweet. And some vegetable can be added. And finally agreed for some kind of kitchidi. And Doctor said, "The treatment will end on September 15.", But Guru Maharaj didn’t agree for that. So, still the discussion going on. And after the meeting, I gave to Guru Maharaj Srila Prabhupada Caranamrita. And then Guru Maharaj took his lunch. While taking lunch, Guru Maharaj was watching Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's talk on Independence day. Guru Maharaj said, "I want to see! I am an Indian Citizen." Then I played him the video from Youtube, and Ruci-rangata pr was translating from Hindi to English. Guru Maharaj can understand Hindi, even he gave classes earlier in Hindi. But now, while eating, he was not able to concentrate on the speech. After that, Guru Maharaj went to bed at 4pm. After giving him rest, I went to Archives. Then some works for Caitanya Book.

I came back to see Guru Maharaj at 7pm. Guru Maharaj was again in meeting with Doctor. This time he added cooked butter milk. And Guru Maharaj asked the Doctor to meditate on how to make it possible to complete the therapy before September 5th. Still the discussion is not completed. And after the Doctors Meet. RadhaDuti Prabhu and Gosala In-charge came and met Guru Maharaj to discuss about their department. Then Guru Maharaj said, "After this 5 days of intense treatment, I will come and visit Gosala and Sulabh Kitchen and discuss with you there."

Then Guru Maharaj asked me; are you reach for the 21st question? I said, "I am ready." Tomorrow, he will give his question and he asked to send answers to from 1 to 10 to those who answered through e-mail. So, I have to work on it and send it to all. Actually, I said, "Guru Maharaj! I feel we should put one devotee for doing this work. Right now Rasa Priya Gopika Devi Dasi is doing, but it is keep on increasing…" And he said, half question, and tomorrow will be rest. And then he took his dinner, and he was happy to eat kitchidi and cooked apple. As our dear Gurudev enjoy Krishna Prasadam always, that is his only enjoyment. Moreover, he feel he is weak physically, but as per everyone's point of view and doctor's point of view, he is improving a lot. He lost his weight from 115 to 97.5kg in 17days of this diet. But it is difficult to do… I am too tired, tomorrow again I have to join in the morning shift, so I am back to Servant's room to my bed. (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(14/AUG/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham

 Today morning I got up late and I saw that everyone was busy in arranging the room for Guru Maharaj massage. So, one table was arranged and temporarily one setup was arranged by Koladvipa Prabhu to make Ksheera Dhara (Ayurvedic Treatment) and oil massage. And one permanent massage table is now ordered and it will reach soon to Mayapur. And I went up to see Guru Maharaj, he was taking shower. Then I left to Archives. Then Guru maharaj went to take darshan; and had treatment as I heard from other servants.

From Archives, I got the call from Janakiram Pr that Guru Maharaj want to see Sadaputa Pr's videos; so I rushed to Lotus Roof Top. And Guru Maharaj was just starting his lunch; so I just played the continuation of the video that we showed him yesterday. And finally we showed a presentation on 'Simulated World'. Guru Maharaj saw that video for 10 mins and went to bed. Then he told me that he read some articles that, "In heavenly planets also there are clones, but they are not conscious. But they interact…" Like this he started to speak and went to sleep; while speaking.

Then I went to archives and again back to see Guru Maharaj at 6pm. He woke up at that time, and Guru Maharaj said, "I want to call USA; my Godbrother Sikki Mahiti Prabhu." But Maha Varaha Prabhu said, "There is an appointment with Advaita Chandra Prabhu and Gauranga Simha Prabhu now!" Then Guru Maharaj got up and met them for 30 mins. It was wonderful discussion on the Vision of Srila Prabhupada on Sri Mayapur Dham. And many points were discussed in this meeting. In that one point, I would like to keep in this note, I have recorded the whole conversation. But this point I liked more. "Srila Prabhupada wants to please previous acharyas; certainly they wanted Navadvipa Parikrama to be highly presented, and recently we heard a lot Bhaktivinoda Thakura, how he predicted that, "People from England, France and Persia, America and all come together and embrace with the local devotees" and he said this during the British rule you know. When the British were… and he was saying that, "They will embrace each other and say, "We will accept Lord Caitanya, we want to get love of Krishna!"" (by saying this words Guru Maharaj went into ecstatic feeling and his voice started to crack.) So, this is Bhaktivinoda Thakura, But Srila Prabhupada, he actually went and brought the people. It may not come up in his teachings; but it came up in the previous acaryas. "" That someone will come and do this…

"…if you were with Srila Prabhupada… He definitely wanted to please the previous acharyas. He said, how important was TOVP, not just for himself, but also for the previous acharyas. Sometimes, he was under the criticism. Once he told me, "My Guru is by my side, at every moment he is by my side! He is right here!" and the way he said, he can see Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura stay there, that may not be on the BBT recording, THAT IS HERE. Guru Maharaj pointed out his heart, and he was in full energy and loud voice. Different vibration, he was vibrating…

After the meeting Guru Maharaj, met one Bengali couple. The wife serving in Guru Maharaj office. They were waiting to see Guru Maharaj, and they offered a CROCS (Shoes) to Guru Maharaj. She asked one South American Mathaji and order the CROCS which Guru Maharaj use it and same size. And offered it to Guru Maharaj. And He immediately accepted it. Then Guru Maharaj said, "Give one of my shocks as a maha in return." Then she told that, "Someone presented me a deity during my marriage as a gift, but I am not able to worship Them, as I am not getting time. I am attending everyday temple programs and services, and service in the office, etc. So, what should I do?" Guru maharaj said, "Srila Prabhupada said, in the main temple altar, behind the main deities, we should have an altar to keep the deities of the grihastas personal deities. So that they can do temple service, and deities will accept all the pujas and offerings made for main deities." Then Guru Maharaj asked her to speak regarding this to His Grace Jananivas Prabhu.

Then took shower and then his dinner and Gayathri and to bed at 9:30. Jaya Radha Krishna Prabhu started reading Brihad Bhagavatamrita. Tomorrow, I have to be in the morning shift as Madhava Kanta Prabhu left to Kolkata to receive the Ayurvedic Doctor and Guru Maharaj's Cycling wheel chair… Guru Maharaj eagerly waiting for that wheel chair… We all waiting to see Guru Maharaj to independently drive his own wheel chair and go around. (Shyama Rasika Das - Personal diary)

 (13/JUL/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham

 Today I met Guru Maharaj at noon time. And when I entered I paid my obeisances and then saw Guru Maharaj.  Guru Maharaj gave his left and I just got hold of his hand for few mins. He asked me, "what is the news?" I said, "in Brahmacari kitchen they are celebrating Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja and Abhishekam will start in few mins." But I heard that morning Doctor from Bhaktivedanta poly clinic came and checked Guru Maharaj's left eye; which is giving some kind of pricky pain; due to eye gets dried up fast. So Maha Varaha Pr was cleaning Guru Maharaj's eyes as per doctors instruction. And then Guru Maharaj went to darshan. Normally at 1pm they close darshan of deities.  But for Guru Majaraj they waited 10 more mins. Soon after darshan Guru Maharaj went to Brahmacari kitchen. We all thought it is too late and it is no worth of going there. But when we entered His Grace Jananivas pr was speaking. When he saw Guru maharaj; he just concluded his glorification.  And Guru Maharaj started to speak. Guru Maharaj spoke on different pastimes that took place here in Mayapur. And when Guru maharaj was explaining the pastimes; I saw Jananivas pr... who was been there at that time; he was enjoying every pastime.  And every devotee was enjoying those pastimes of Srila Prabhupada. Even though we heard many times still it is fresh. And we wanted hear more. Then Guru Maharaj touched all the Abhishek paraphernalia and offered arati to Srila Prabhupada and left from there to Lotus Building. And Guru Maharaj came to our room and was talking with Maha Varaha Pr for few mins and we showed the massage room, where Guru Maharaj going to take massage from tomorrow. Then While going up on the Lift. Guru Maharaj put his elbow on Janakiram prabhu's belly. And was speaking with Maha Varaha Pr.  Then Guru Maharaj said,  "I wonder; how the wall is having a nice Cushion.

After lunch Guru Maharaj was telling about Sadaputa pr's video and place were meru mountain is situated and Himalayas is there. Then I said, so South India is not Bhakta Varaha.  East Asia, North Asia is I'm Bharata Varaha?  Then Guru maharaj said, "Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Thakura said, "if I have to take birth again,  then I want to take birth in South India." Then Guru Maharaj said,  "Because lot of Acaryas, Sadhus and Spiritual sadhus are from South. But in Bengal, "Nake Tilak; Kaler Mala; Piche deki Sundar wala!!!" Hearing this everyone laughed. Guru Maharaj whenever he cut the bengali proverbs it is really wonderful.

Then he took his afternoon rest. So, I went to collect some books for Caitanya Book project. So I went to Yogapith and did prayers for Guru Maharaj and for the Caitanya Book. Then I came back at 6:00pm. Guru Maharaj was readily; sitting on chair. Then when I entered, Guru Maharaj said, "I was waiting for you." Then he asked to connect calls to USA and we got one couple (disciples) online. Then he spoke two calls like this. Then on that call one mathaji said to Guru Maharaj that, "when she came, she was not able to take darshan of Guru Maharaj. Only Jps Servant's allowed her husband and sons." After that conversation; Guru Maharaj asked Maha Varaha Pr, "Why!!?" I explained the reason; as that was in  the period GURU Maharaj was taking Antibiotics.  Then Guru Maharaj gave some instruction on how to make devotees feel like home.

Then Guru Maharaj had meeting with few devotees. Then he took his dinner. I left from there and back to Servant room as I am too tired. I don't think; I can go tomorrow Mangla Arati.  LET SEE... (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

 (12/AUG/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham

Today morning I went to see Guru Maharaj at 7am. But he was sleeping at that time. As he was too tired due to two days travelling up and down from Mayapur to Kolkata. Then I thought I will come and meet him later. As I was tired after Mangla arati. I also slept. Then I went to Archives. Ruci-rangata pr called me and said, "Guru Maharaj want to see some video presentation." So I reached Guru Maharaj during his lunch at 2pm. Guru Maharaj wanted to watch Sadaputa pr's video presentation on Vedic Planetarium, so we played it. And I came out.

Then I heard from Janakiram pr that Guru Maharaj was chastising them in the morning for this diet prasadam. Also he said to doctor that, "You are increasing my diet period. I don't like to eat this." Etc. But another few days left over to complete this course and the senior physician going to come on 15th. So hopefully by that time; it will be this diet may changed into normal diet."

Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 3pm. And woke up at 5 pm.  And he got ready and went for darshan.  It was a quick darshan. As Guru Maharaj went before Tulasi Arati. So he has to rush to see all the altars in 10 mins time; Eventhough they kept Radha Madhava darshan open for extra few mins for Guru Maharaj.

Then Guru Maharaj returned back and gave the recording for Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja. It was 8 mins recording. Then Guru Maharaj met Bhaktajana Priya pr (Prabhupada Samadhi in-charge) regarding how to implement a water fountain, which Guru Maharaj saw in Los Angeles. Which will attract many pilgrims and people. Guru Maharaj said, "He will give half money for this. But soon wanted to make it." I see that how much Guru Maharaj wanted to implement the best things in Mayapur. And use every tiny things to super structures in the service of propagating Sri Mayapur dham, the life and soul of our previous acharyas. Then Guru Maharaj walked 76 steps as a walking exercise. Then he took his dinner. During his dinner he asked Guru Maharaj asked for dark medicine. And i served him bitter dark medicine. Anyhow, it is violating diet. But since it is medicine; i gave him. Compared to Kanji, this medicine havr at least some taste of bitterness.

And met few devotees.  One dental doctor, Who is Guru Maharaj disciple - I think. Then he gave prasadam to everyone;  and also to all the Servants he gave prasadam. He called Maha Varaha Pr and gave prasadam.  Then he met Gopal Gaura Guru Pr, who came to meet Guru Maaharaj and speak with him. Happends to be today is his birthday. So Guru Maharaj blessed him with a garland. Then gave some valuable instructions. I really liked the way of Guru Maharaj's vision. It is always amazing. Then he did his Gayathri and went to bed. Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started reading sastra. And I am back to servants room. - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(11/AUG/2014) - Kolkata - Sri Mayapur Dham

Today morning when I reached Guru Maharaj's place; he was taking shower. And everyone was packing luggages. And he started from that flat at 9:30am and Kalanidhi pr and his wife got the blessings and invited Guru Maharaj to come back again to their home again and again. Then after blessing them Guru Maharaj went to court for the Kolkata Temple case. As he is the only witness for that case from 1970; when Srila Prabhupada took that place for rent for ISKCON. Maha Varaha Pr, Madhava Kanta Pr,  Ruci-rangata pr and Janakiram pr accompanied Guru Maharaj and after the court; we got the call and our party packed all the luggages and started from Alipur. Then our two vehicles joined with Guru Maharaj car and we started our journey at 11:30am.

Somehow, all the Servant's prasadam didn't reach us before we leave Alipur. So Maha Varaha Pr was feeling hungry; we didn't have anything.  Only Guru Maharaj lunch we had with us. Then he said, "May it is a punishment that Krishna is giving for me (us) that I didn't allow him to take Balaram Purnima prasadam last night. That is why Krishna punishing me..." Then the travel was non stop.  We reached Mayapur at 3:30pm. But somehow out van reached ahead. And Guru Maharaj's car didn't reach for more than 15 mins.  Then I heard that Guru Maharaj visited Mayapur Poly Clinic and giving blessings to doctors and nurses and inquiring about Hospital etc. Then Guru Maharaj took his shower and went to bed. Evening at 6:00pm he got up and said, he will got darshan.  So we took him for darshan. During darshan one sadhu was there with madded hair and wearing dhoti and chadar.  He looked different. Then after Guru Maharaj took darshan of Lord Narasimha dev. He saw that sadhu and sadhu also came front and saw Guru Maharaj.  Then Guru Maharaj said, "See that this sadhu take prasadam before he leave." Then I conveyed the message to Maha Varaha pr. Then he arranged the needful.  After darshan we returned back to Guru Maharaj's residence.  That time Sudhama Pran pr said, someone sponsored 108 gitas on Guru Maharaj name. So those gita will be distributed by Guru Maharaj  to public school, or through some departments, Jail Preaching.

Then I asked Guru Maharaj, "in Mayapur we see many sadhus; but we are not treating them properly by feeding them prasadam etc. How to find he is genuine sadhu? Guru Maharaj said, "whoever he is seriously following or not; we should feed them. You can find them sadhu or not just by seeing them." Then I asked, "is there any such rule is there?" He said, "Yes! I made that rule;  but I don't know it is being followed or not. Once I went to Chitrakoot with Safari devotees. That time in one ashrama; then sadhus welcomed us and served us one orange fruit. After serving us. They said to me, "when we came to Mayapur, you devotees serve us anything..."" from that time I feed whoever sadhu come to Mayapur ISKCON feed them . prasadam. I asked again, "As I have heard that demigods, devatas, Lord Siva, Brahma come in disguise like sadhu to Mayapur,  if we are not treating them properly means unknowingly,  will they get upset?" Guru Maharaj said, "Yes! It is true. They come as sadhus. And they will get u

Take it as offensive if we are not treating them properly." Then he continued "Our Gour Govinda Maharaj was one such sadhu, he came to ISKCON like that, then he became a Guru. Like this many sadhus became a devotee in ISKCON. If they become devotee they will take it very seriously."

By that time, he started coughing and in the caugh one Tulasi leaf cane out. And I said, "it is because of Tulasi leaf." But Guru Maharaj was praying to Tulasi devi forgiveness for coughing out Tulasi leaf.

Then Guru Maharaj took Ayurvedic treatment. So, he was not able to go for Srila Prabhupada Adivas ceremony. But he wanted to go; that time he saw Srila Prabhupada quote and Guru Maharaj called Maha Varaha Pr and said, "I empower you; you go on behalf of me." Then Maha Varaha pr said, "we will send Golokeswara Govinda Pr." Guru u maharaj agreed and sent him.  And empowered him with his blessings.

In temple,  His Grace JanaNivas Prabhu accepted Guru Maharaj's message and said,  "Everything will touch Golokeswara Pr and then offered to Srila Prabhupada. And he also did the Maha Arati. Then Guru Maharaj called Prasanna Gauranga Pr and asked him to bring some Nuts and date fruits and sent that to Jananivas pr to offer to Srila Prabhupada. He was taking treatment; but also watching Mayapur.Tv.  They announced that Adivas Prasadam will be distributed.  Immediately Guru Maharaj called me and said,  "Get me some." Then I went and collected it and came back. Guru maharaj took that prasadam with the permission of doctor along with his Kanji dinner diet. Then he went to bed at 10:30pm. Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started to read sastra. And I asked him now what are you reading? He said, "Brihad Bhahavatamrita". As Guru Maharaj have completed hearing of Bhagavatam 12 cantos after his stroke with in this 1 and years. It is really inspiring. Now in Brihad Bhagacatamrita.... I am making my diary short as I am falling sleep. Jai Gurudev! !!- Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

(10/AUG/2014) - Sri Mayapur Dham - Kolkata

 Today is Balaram Purnima.  Morning I got up late at 7am. Even though I wanted to go for Mangala Arati; I couldn't make it. Everyone was packing their luggage to go with Guru Maharaj to Kolkata.  But I was not in the list as it is just 2 days trip. But, inside I felt I should go with Guru Maharaj. At the same time; Maha Varaha Pr said, "Why so many, each shift we need two devotees. We have 6. But be ready. If we need then start." I also thought,  lot of work is there in the archives. Better stay back. Or take nice rest. Sleep for two days... Then Madhava Kanta Pr said, "Take care of Guru Maharaj and I going to pack my luggage. I went inside Guru Maharaj room. He was resting. I said,  "Happy Balaram Purnima!" Then Guru Maharaj started to say some thing about Sri Jiva Goswami.  Then we asked him to take rest. Guru Maharaj said, "22mins." Then I packed camera and other electronic for them to take to Kolkata. Meanwhile I heard that, Panchajaya Kesava Pr is not going to Kolkata and Dharesh Pr also won't join them in Kolkata. So Maha Varaha Pr asked gave me permission to come... I went inside Guru Maharaj room. He was just getting up from the bed. And I entered he gave his hand to me. I said, "my ticket got confirmed. Because Panchajanya Keshava Pr cancelled." Then Guru Maharaj got ready and went to temple to take darshan. I was extremely happy to go with Guru Maharaj.  And in temple as today is Raksha Bandan day, Many rakhi were tied on the handa of all the deities. When Guru Maharaj went infront of Lord Narasimhadev - they gave that Maha Prasadam Rakhi and tied it on his hand.  Then Guru Maharaj tool darshan of All the deities and today as being last day of Jhulan Yatra; Sri Sri Radha Madhava was in the Jhulan from morning. So Guru Maharaj also did the swing and we left moved towards car. Guru Maharaj got Into the car. And Guru we started at 11:15am from Mayapur. Then Gur Maharaj went to Rajapur to take darshan Balaram Jagannath Subhadra. As there was a Abhishekam to Small Balaram deity. Guru Maharaj took darshan and went three times Parikrama of the Rajapur altar and left from there at 12 pm.  On the way Prasanna Gauranga Pr had made breakfast for all the.servants. We all took our breakfast. And I was in the third vehicle. As Maha Varaha Pr asked me to be in the afternoon shift. I have to join Guru Maharaj service at 2pm. So I slept on the car then in one petrol station Guru Maharaj stopped car. So, I went into Guru Maharaj at 2pm. Along with Guru Maharaj; Maha Varaha Pr was reading mails. And Dharmaraj Caitanya Pr was there and then I joined there. Sudhamoy Harinam Pr as driving. We started phone calls; we were calling one by one leaders in South India.an Guru Maharaj was speaking with them. Like that we were thinking whom to call.  Then Maha Varaha pr asked Guru Maharaj shall we call this . devotee. Guru maharaj said "Yes!!!" So, We called him. When he heard Guru Maharaj; He said, "I am just writing mail to you. And you called me." So he got all the answers even without writing mails." It was wonderful conversation. Then we stopped in another petrol station as Guru Maharaj said, his back is paining. So Guru Maharaj got out from the cat and did few exercise. And again he sat back into the car. That time one Fruit one fruit vendor came from the back and shouted "Pera! Pera!" And he showed some Pera out from his basket. Pera is Gova. Then we said, "Anyhow you are on Ayurvedic diet - so you won't eat." But Guru Maharaj said,  "Not for me, it is for you all." Then Sudhamay Harinam Pr said, "Guru Maharaj it is all unrippen Govas!" Then Guru Maharaj said, "Yes! Srila Prabhupada like to eat unrippen pera!!!" But we didn't buy Pera as every one not in the mood of eating. Everyone want to somehow reach early to Kolkata. Then like this mail and Phone calls we travelled.  In between Guru Maharaj gave his 20th question. But I will post it tomorrow.  We reached ISKCON Kolkata at 5:30pm. Then Acharya Ratna Pr came and received Guru Maharaj with Sri Sri Radha Govinda garland. And Many devotees.were present to receive Guru Maharaj. 

Then Guru Maharaj went to his room and took rest till 6:30pm - as at 7pm he suppose to give Balaram Purnima and Sunday Feast lecture.  Then he went and pulled Radha Govinda Jhulan Yatra. And then gave class for 45mins the temple hall.was.packed. And Guru Maharaj spoke in Bengali. And they put up a projection of this.class in next room.also.

After Class Guru Maharaj Got Into The Car and started to one devotee's house to stay.  But Guru Maharaj waited for long time holding the car.without saying any reason. Then after asking several time; Guru Maharaj said,."I asked Ruci-rangata to being some.Maha Prasadam, so I am waiting for him." Then Maha Varaha pr didn't agree with Guru Maharaj. As he is on diet; he should not eat anything other than this.diet. so we went to Alipur.to that devotee's house. On the way.i got the opportunity to feed Guru Maharaj.  And while.ending the prasadam;  we reached the flat. He entered the house the husband and.wife came and did Pada Puja and then Guru Maharaj said, "You said to me come back again; so I am back." "Radhanath.swami also said to me to.visit.your house." They were Radhanath Swami Maharaj's disciples. Guru Maharaj.hugged the husband and their son. That prabhu shed tears. And said, "How merciful you are, you are here to shower your mercy upon us. And today Balaram. Purnima. We are blessed."

Then Guru Maharaj went to his room and did his Gayathri.  It was 11 pm.  Guru Maharaj asked for bread; which Ruci-rangata pr brought from Govinda's - Maida bread. He wanted one slice. We were very stubborn.  Finally he was asking continuously.  So we called Maha Varaha pr. Guru Maharaj said,  "Please give me one small piece." Then Maha Varaha agree to give small piece. When Deva Gauranga Pr entered with bread Guru Maharaj said, "Give with Honey!" Then he took one piece, two,  three and totally seven. Then I said, "we want to feed you nice prasadam; when you complete this treatment period. But if you do like this then;  this treatment ma not work." Guru Maharaj said, "Today Balaram Purnima,  I didn't get any Maha Prasadam to eat. This Honey is Balaram's very dear. So I want to take with some thing.  As honey is allowed as per my diet." Then after brushing and we made Guru maharaj to sit on the bed. Guru Maharaj. Started to say something. We didn't understand, then he said, "it is because of Varuni Rasa...." I have taken Varuni rasa (Honey). So Guru Maharaj enacted as if he was drunken. I said, "just one teaspoon honey only you took." Like.this playing with us. He went to bed. And I came back to ISKCON guest house. - (Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)

[11:33PM, 11/08/2014] Shyama Rasika Das: (11/AUG/2014) Today morning when I reached Guru Maharaj's place; he was taking shower. And everyone was packing luggages. And he started from that flat at 9:30am and Kalanidhi pr and his wife got the blessings and invited Guru Maharaj to come back again to their home again and again. Then after blessing them Guru Maharaj went to court for the Kolkata Temple case. As he is the only witness for that case from 1970; when Srila Prabhupada took that place for rent for ISKCON. Maha Varaha Pr, Madhava Kanta Pr,  Ruci-rangata pr and Janakiram pr accompanied Guru Maharaj and after the court; we got the call and our party packed all the luggages and started from Alipur. Then our two vehicles joined with Guru Maharaj car and we started our journey at 11:30am.

Somehow, all the Servant's prasadam didn't reach us before we leave Alipur. So Maha Varaha Pr was feeling hungry; we didn't have anything.  Only Guru Maharaj lunch we had with us. Then he said, "May it is a punishment that Krishna is giving for me (us) that I didn't allow him to take Balaram Purnima prasadam last night. That is why Krishna punishing me..." Then the travel was non stop.  We reached Mayapur at 3:30pm. But somehow out van reached ahead. And Guru Maharaj's car didn't reach for more than 15 mins.  Then I heard that Guru Maharaj visited Mayapur Poly Clinic and giving blessings to doctors and nurses and inquiring about Hospital etc. Then Guru Maharaj took his shower and went to bed. Evening at 6:00pm he got up and said, he will got darshan.  So we took him for darshan. During darshan one sadhu was there with madded hair and wearing dhoti and chadar.  He looked different. Then after Guru Maharaj took darshan of Lord Narasimha dev. He saw that sadhu and sadhu also came front and saw Guru Maharaj.  Then Guru Maharaj said, "See that this sadhu take prasadam before he leave." Then I conveyed the message to Maha Varaha pr. Then he arranged the needful.  After darshan we returned back to Guru Maharaj's residence.  That time Sudhama Pran pr said, someone sponsored 108 gitas on Guru Maharaj name. So those gita will be distributed by Guru Maharaj  to public school, or through some departments, Jail Preaching.

Then I asked Guru Maharaj, "in Mayapur we see many sadhus; but we are not treating them properly by feeding them prasadam etc. How to find he is genuine sadhu? Guru Maharaj said, "whoever he is seriously following or not; we should feed them. You can find them sadhu or not just by seeing them." Then I asked, "is there any such rule is there?" He said, "Yes! I made that rule;  but I don't know it is being followed or not. Once I went to Chitrakoot with Safari devotees. That time in one ashrama; then sadhus welcomed us and served us one orange fruit. After serving us. They said to me, "when we came to Mayapur, you devotees serve us anything..."" from that time I feed whoever sadhu come to Mayapur ISKCON feed them . prasadam. I asked again, "As I have heard that demigods, devatas, Lord Siva, Brahma come in disguise like sadhu to Mayapur,  if we are not treating them properly means unknowingly,  will they get upset?" Guru Maharaj said, "Yes! It is true. They come as sadhus. And they will get u

Take it as offensive if we are not treating them properly." Then he continued "Our Gour Govinda Maharaj was one such sadhu, he came to ISKCON like that, then he became a Guru. Like this many sadhus became a devotee in ISKCON. If they become devotee they will take it very seriously."

By that time, he started coughing and in the caugh one Tulasi leaf cane out. And I said, "it is because of Tulasi leaf." But Guru Maharaj was praying to Tulasi devi forgiveness for coughing out Tulasi leaf.

Then Guru Maharaj took Ayurvedic treatment. So, he was not able to go for Srila Prabhupada Adivas ceremony. But he wanted to go; that time he saw Srila Prabhupada quote and Guru Maharaj called Maha Varaha Pr and said, "I empower you; you go on behalf of me." Then Maha Varaha pr said, "we will send Golokeswara Govinda Pr." Guru u maharaj agreed and sent him.  And empowered him with his blessings.

In temple,  His Grace JanaNivas Prabhu accepted Guru Maharaj's message and said,  "Everything will touch Golokeswara Pr and then offered to Srila Prabhupada. And he also did the Maha Arati. Then Guru Maharaj called Prasanna Gauranga Pr and asked him to bring some Nuts and date fruits and sent that to Jananivas pr to offer to Srila Prabhupada. He was taking treatment; but also watching Mayapur.Tv.  They announced that Adivas Prasadam will be distributed.  Immediately Guru Maharaj called me and said,  "Get me some." Then I went and collected it and came back. Guru maharaj took that prasadam with the permission of doctor along with his Kanji dinner diet. Then he went to bed at 10:30pm. Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started to read sastra. And I asked him now what are you reading? He said, "Brihad Bhahavatamrita". As Guru Maharaj have completed hearing of Bhagavatam 12 cantos after his stroke with in this 1 and years. It is really inspiring. Now in Brihad Bhagacatamrita.... I am making my diary short as I am falling sleep. Jai Gurudev! !!- Shyama Rasika Dasa - Personal Diary)