(13/OCT/2014) Today we went to the hospital at 2:30pm. Today in our afternoon shift were Ruci-rangata pr, Janakiram pr and myself. When we entered Guru Maharaj was resting. He was waiting for the doctor. And he said, he will take his lunch later. Priya Nurse enter the room to check Guru Maharaj's blood sugar. When she entered, she said loudly, "Hare Krishna! Guru Maharaj!" Then Guru Maharaj also replied back. Then she said, "Yesterday! I was discussing with my husband about you." Then Guru Maharaj said, "He would like to see him too. But i will get discharged in few days. As per the doc or." she said, "Oh! That is good you are discharging. We will come and see you in your ashram then..." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I will be here for sometime, you contact me and come and see me in our ISKCON Temple." I was seeing the drastic change happening in 24 hrs. Yesterday she was hesitant to say Lord's name or to accept a muffin sweet. But today... Then Guru Maharaj said, "Apply her that Nursing Oil." Immediately she showed her hand, and she said, "apply on my upper hand. Because I wash my hand every time, so I want to keep this blessing for long time." Then I thought, even i never thought like this. Such a miracles happening silently. This change of heart is just by a little service to Guru Maharaj, even thought it is their duty. But artificially or naturally they showed some love. And it reflected very much.

Then Guru Maharaj later he said, he will take his lunch. And Janakiram pr fed the lunch and I helped Guru Maharaj to chew it. As in his left hand they put IV line. Today is the last day for this IV. Tomorrow onwards there will be no IV line. Then after dinner Guru Maharaj went to rest. But the doctors called Guru Maharaj. So Ekanath Gaura Pr and Janakiram pr went with Guru Maharaj. There they removed 2 litres if fluid from Guru Maharaj's stomach. Which is really painful. I can't see him in that situation. So, I didn't go. It is just 10mins. But...

Then he came back and was resting. Guru Maharaj asked, "Why no one answering in the mercy contest?" I said, "Everyone is very much praying now for your health improvement. So their concentration is all on that now. Then he said, "NO! IT is not good. I want answers." Then I read few small letters from disciples." Then Guru Maharaj replied in two three lines.

Then His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj came to see Guru Maharaj. This is his second visit to see to Guru Maharaj in the hospital. Guru maharaj said, "You are the Sannyasi came twice to see me." As Maharaj leaving to Tirupati for GBC Meeting, before leaving Maharaj came to see Guru Maharaj. And they were discussing many different things. Maharaj was continuously insisting Guru Maharaj to take rest. And Maharaj said, "Now we have made the lift (elevator) arrangement, so you no need to struggle to go up for darshan." Guru Maharaj said, "Very Good." And Guru Maharaj was so happy to see Maharaj. And they were discussing about TOVP and and many topics. Guru Maharaj said, "Please accept my sastanga pranam..." Maharaj touched Guru Maharaj's hand and said, "We are your servants." Then Guru Maharaj said, "My pranams to Parameshwar hrdaya kamal... The almighty Lord, Supreme controller in your lotus heart..." it means, he want to pay his obeisances to the Paramatma. Then he said, He is staying in your, LOTUS heart. TheN Guru Maharaj asked, "Maharaj to take some rest as he was also travelling so much." Maharaj Brough deity garland from temple. Even though it is not allowed inside the hospital. But Guru Maharaj said, "Touch I on my head." So he got the blessings of the deities. Like this they were discussing for 30 mins. It was wonderful and when the God-brothers or Guru's meet together. They begin their talk saying "Jai Srila Prabhupada!" End their talk with "All glories to Srila Prabhupada!"  Then Guru Maharaj had a small meeting with Dr.Sharin. Then he took his dinner. And our shift got over very fast. Night shift devotees joined. And we left to temple. Today somehow, Guru Maharaj didn't get enough time to rest. Anyhow tonight he will have a deep sleep.

It is always a great pleasure to be with Guru Maharaj and serve him. Jai Srila Gurudev!!! (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)