28/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(28/NOV/2014) Today morning Guru Maharaj was getting ready to go to Hospital. And somehow it got delayed and he left at 10:30pm. I just helped in some packing and loading. Before leaving Guru Maharaj gave Pariksan game to Chotta Madhava. I decided to stay back and complete Sri Guru Prasanga Magazine work; somehow two months' issues were pending in Tamil. So I have to catch up. I have to print two months' Magazine together. Really I have to break my head today.

Jaya Radha Krishna prabhu went to hospital to do the Caitanya Book recording. I got a call from Coimbatore that, the mathaji who is suffering due to cancer got the recommendation from Bhakti Vinoda Swami Maharaj. Guru Maharaj initiated her. Her name is Rukmini Premavati Devi Dasi. It was really unimaginable mercy.

I continued my work till night. Guru Maharaj reached home back at 10pm. Myself and Prasanna prabhu helped Guru Maharaj to get down from the car. Guru Maharaj asked me, "Whole day what you did? You were playing the game, I know..." I said, "No! Guru Maharaj, I was working on the magazine!" But he didn't agree. Then he took his dinner. While dinner I read out SANKIRTAN devotees' message. Guru Maharaj gave a wonderful message to all Mayapur vasis on Srila Prabhupada Book Marathon and went to bed. Then I transcribed the recording and sent that to SANKIRTAN devotees. 

I got a call from Varada Sakhi Mathaji that Her Grace Rukmini Premavati Mathaji left her body. During that time, devotees were chanting, Srila Prabhupada Kirtan was going on and Initiated beads were there in her hand. She opened her eyes and saw Guru Maharaj's pictures for few minutes continuously, closed her eyes and left her body. Her body was decorated with tilaka and holy names. Ganga water was sprinkled over. Everything as per Guru Maharaj's instructions. What a glorious departure. Really blessed by Guru Maharaj. Morning got initiated and night she left her body. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

27/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(27/NOV/2014) Today morning I went up from the basement and servants were taking the breakfast. As I woke up very late, I was the last one to join. I couldn't wake up early in the morning due to my laziness (blaming Delhi climate). Actually feeling difficult to be in this weather.

I finished my breakfast quickly as I heard that Guru Maharaj will come out to the hall and chant his Gayathri. Within few minutes Guru Maharaj came walking with the help of Deva Gauranga and Haridas Caitanya prabhus. He walked 50+ steps, sat on his chair in the sunlight and chanted his Gayathri. I was uploading the audio files into www.jpsarchives.net (soundcloud). After completing the Gayathri, Guru Maharaj did arati to Saligram Silas and went back to his room.

Today is Thursday, so Guru Maharaj was getting ready to go to ISKCON Delhi temple to take the darshan of Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi. Guru Maharaj got ready by 12:15pm and we left from our home. Myself and Prassanna Gauranga prabhu got into Sironmani Mathaji's car as most of the servants took this opportunity to visit temple along with Guru Maharaj; so there was no space in Guru Maharaj's car. When Guru Maharaj arrived in the temple, there were not much devotees to welcome Guru Maharaj as it was before.

Only few devotees were chanting Kirtan when we entered the temple. Guru Maharaj took darshan, showed arati to the deities and offered flowers to Srila Prabhupada. Then Guru Maharaj has performed annaprasanna ceremony to one of his disciple Tarun Gopal prabhu's child. One mathaji asked Guru Maharaj to sign two Bhagavad-Gitas.  Guru Maharaj signed. She said to me, "I am going to distribute these books to Maharaj's disciples." She made this trick of getting signature to distribute books.

Then Guru Maharaj took charanamrita and  we left from temple. Why there were very few devotees in the temple? Every devotee is out for Book distribution. Yesterday, when we were coming from Akshar Dham,   we saw in every corner, signals, there were devotees with books.  When we reached home, I saw a couple and their kid. Actually, I saw them when Guru Maharaj was there in the temple also. Anyway, they were talking with Guru Maharaj and they are from Shyamadesh. They are aspiring disciples of His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. And they asked a question, "We want to settle down in Vrindavan Dham and serve Vaishnavas. Your suggestion?". Guru Maharaj with few seconds of silence said, "We chant Pancha-tattva Mantra first and then we chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra. First get the mercy of Pancha-tattva." That was his answer. But it really has very deep meaning. Without the mercy of Lord Caitanya one cannot attain the mercy of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. (During this discussion I was not present - later Madhava Kanta prabhu shared this with me.) 

After that Guru Maharaj took his lunch in the late afternoon and took rest. As he was too tired, slept for a while. So, the class got delayed. I thought today Guru Maharaj will start late at 9pm. At 8pm there was power failure. So we couldn't do anything. We got power back at 9:15pm and Guru Maharaj also got ready and came to the hall. Today Guru Maharaj spoke "how he got Indian Citizenship?".Before Guru Maharaj coming to the class, Radha Bhava Gaura prabhu came to take Guru Maharaj's darshan and was sharing some of his memories. And I did video recording.

After the class, Guru Maharaj distributed Vrindavan milk sweets to the devotees and went back to his room. And after few minutes I got a message from Coimbatore that one Mathaji, who is a devotee, is now suffering due to advanced stage in cancer. So they wanted Guru Maharaj's advice and blessings. I conveyed it immediately to Guru Maharaj. But Guru Maharaj meditated for few minutes and asked few questions. And then he said, "If Bhakti Vinoda Swami (TP) recommend that devotee, I will initiate her. (She had taken shelter few months back).  Then he chanted Pancha Tattva Mantra and Hare Krishna Maha Mantra. I recorded that and sent to them.

At 11:30pm, Guru Maharaj was taking hot milk. So I used that time to take his blessings for my new games 'PARIKSAN'. This game I made for the kids. Guru Maharaj always encouraged me to do more games. When I showed him, he said, "you should make big game". And he asked me to show how to play. So Ruci-rangada prabhu, Golokeshwara Govinda prabhu and myself started to play in-front of him as it is a card game. We were all holding one, one card. And Guru Maharaj said, "Give me one!" and joined us. Like this it was so blissful. And he blessed the game. Whenever I make a new game, first blessings will be from him. He gives comments etc. I am so happy today. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

26/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(26/NOV/2014) Today morning everyone was getting ready to go to Akshar Dham temple along with Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj wanted to see this temple exhibits, how they have done and how it can be used in Mayapur TOVP.  We left around 10:30am from home. Yudhistir Govinda prabhu organized this for Guru Maharaj as per his order.  As Innova car is convenient for Guru Maharaj, Sandeep prabhu came with his car to pickup Guru Maharaj. Along with Guru Maharaj, 21 devotees went to see Akshar Dham. It was one hour drive from our place. When we reached, Guru Maharaj got into golf-car. They took him inside, we all followed him back. They didn't permit us to carry our cameras and mobile phones. So we were not able to take any pictures of Guru Maharaj there. The sannyasi temple president of Akshar Dham came out and garlanded Guru Maharaj and welcomed him. Then they took us on a tour.

First we went to Abhisheka Mandapam, there they asked us to bath the murti of Swami Narayan. We all did along with Guru Maharaj. Then we went into a 55 minutes show of Swami Narayan's Life and Teachings (exhibit and multi-media show). Then we entered into one cinema hall for 30 minutes showing Swami Narayan's life history. Then we went on a boat ride, where they were showing about ancient India and its glories. There they kept a diorama of Puri Jagannath Ratha and Mahaprabhu dancing in front of it. Per boat 15 people can sit. So, myself, Subhanga Govinda prabhu and Ravi Gaura Prabhu went in a different boat, the boat before Guru Maharaj. We were not able to go to the main temple. It has 40 steps to climb up, 40 steps to come down. Total 80 steps. We said, we will lift Guru Maharaj with wheel chair up. But, Guru Maharaj said, "On behalf of me, my disciples can go, take darshan and offer flower." Then Madhava Kanta Prabhu got one flower and Guru Maharaj touched it. Then we left from there. Almost 3 hours we spent there. Most of us got severe headache. I was not able to tolerate it. And somehow after one hour ride, we reached home. Immediately I took the tablet and slept. May be we didn't go out from this home for almost 40 days for these long hours. Even though we go to Hospital and temple weekly once, we all are always inside the rooms and do not spend much time outside the sun. (It is my speculation)

Subhanga Govinda prabhu woke me up and said, "Guru Maharaj is now in the hall, ready for the class." It was 8:30pm. I really got more headache. I don't know, I slept too deep. Immediately I went up there. Guru Maharaj was getting down from his wheel chair. Within 5 minutes I did the audio setup. Guru Maharaj started to sing kirtan for sometime till I connect to internet. By the time he completed his kirtan, we have connected to Mayapur.tv. 

Today's Katha was very wonderful. Then, Guru Maharaj distributed Laddu after the class. Guru Maharaj asked a question in the class as he was not able to remember one devotee's name. He said as a joke, "whoever is answering, 10 Rupees will be the price money". I said,"whoever is giving wrong answer they have to give 10 Rupees to Guru Maharaj."  Radhapati Gopinath prabhu gave wrong answer. So, when Guru Maharaj was distributing laddus, he gave 20 Rupees to Guru Maharaj as a penalty. Guru Maharaj was laughing seeing that 20 Rupees, showed it to Maha Varaha Prabhu and accepted that fine from Radhapathi Gopinath prabhu. Then Guru Maharaj said, "i also have headache." And I was telling to Maha Varaha prabhu, "How Guru Maharaj is taking it and coming to class with the headache." It is really amazing. But, more than headache, with his health condition, he is ready before us to speak Srila Prabhupada Katha... (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

25/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(25/NOV/2014) Around 12:30pm today, Guru Maharaj has called us for the Caitanya Book work. Jaya Radha Krishna, Deva Gauranga prabhus and Myself entered Guru Maharaja's room. We had discussions about the Caitanya Book. Guru Maharaj asked several questions. But we were not able to answer up to his satisfaction. First 30 minutes went like that. Somehow, at the last, we found the answer. Guru Maharaj accepted it and then we started the work. Guru Maharaj did the session for one hour. I was extremely satisfied with today's session. Guru Maharaj was in ecstasy, sometimes shedding tears, thinking a verse. "How the Lord's only business is to enjoy." Then I saw it was 2:30pm. As Ruci-rangada prabhu went to Vrindavan, I was replacing him in the afternoon shift. So, our shift started at 2pm. 

Panchajanya Kesava and Radhapati Gopinath prabhus were ready with Guru Maharaj's lunch. So, we stopped the Caitanya Book work. Guru Maharaj did his Gayathri and started his lunch at 3pm. His Grace Sathya Gopinath Prabhu (Rajahmundry/Guntur Temple President) came to take Guru Maharaj's darshan along with his wife and daughter. When he entered, Guru Maharaj was doing his Gayathri. Soon after completing his Gayathri, Guru Maharaj asked him, "You have met many ministers. So, you say, in minister's table you see lot of files, or in his secretary's table?" He couldn't understand.  He didn't know, whether Guru Maharaj is asking him or some other?  Again Guru Maharaj asked him. Then he answered, "It will be on his secretary's table." Then Guru Maharaj said, "Yes! Same way, Krishna, the Lord doesn't have to do work, only his assistant, his secretaries has to work. He is simply the enjoyer. He enjoy through devotees body, heart." Guru Maharaj started to cry. Then I thought, Guru Maharaj is still meditating on the verse that he came across during the Caitanya Lila book. 

Satya Gopinath prabhu told about his yatra to Vrindavan along with 100+ devotees from Rajamundry. On the way back, he and his family wanted to take Guru Maharaj's darshan. Guru Maharaj said to him, "Call your wife!". Mataji came in and Guru Maharaj said, "You put the prasadam from the boxes to my plate. You are the 'Loader'. When I complete one, then you have to load the next subji." Then to their daughter who is 7 years old (I think her name is "Lakshmi") Guru Maharaj said, "She will be your assistant loader! She will bring chappati from kitchen for me. Then Panchajanya Kesava prabhu is my feeder. And Radhapati Gopinath Prabhu is the catcher." So, in this way, Guru Maharaj was accommodating every single person in "Spiritual Master's service." As this is the only way for the conditioned souls to get closer to Krishna.

Maha Varaha prabhu said, today evening His Holiness Sivarama Swami Maharaj will be coming to see our Guru Maharaj. When he arrived in Delhi, he gave a call. So, we woke up Guru Maharaj from his afternoon nap. And he got ready.  Meanwhile, Maharaj reached our home and was waiting in the hall. Guru Maharaj said, "He will go and meet Maharaj in the hall." We took him there. Maharaj came and hugged Guru Maharaj. Then they started to speak different topics. As His Holiness was taking treatment in Coimbatore, Ayurvedic Hospital (AVP), Guru Maharaj asked about his well being, and how his disciples took care of him. And Maharaj said, "Your disciple Cinmaya Gauranga Das, he took care of me nicely, actually he was my guarding Angel there. Everyday, he arranged flowers for the deities, and bhoga." Guru Maharaj was very happy to hear about his disciples, and he said, "I told him that, he should take care of my God-brothers very nicely, and he did it." His Holiness Sivarama Swami Maharaj went to Mayapur from Coimbatore and from Mayapur he came to see Guru Maharaj in Delhi on his way to Vrindavan for two days and then back to Hungary. He also inquired about Guru Maharaj's health updates. Guru Maharaj asked him about Mayapur. Gradually they both entered into Srila Prabhupada lila, what happened that time, what happened in 1976 in Mayapur, different topics. Guru Maharaj remembered that, "When he got attacked in 1989 in Madrid, Spain, His Holiness Sivarama Swami Maharaj visited him." Maharaj said, "I came with my deities and they blessed you. They are still with me." And he explained about the deities. "They are originally worshiped by Swarup Damodar (Lord's associate) and They are mentioned in one of the book of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and also in 'The Holy Places of Puri'. These deities were there in one math and later I got them from that math. They gave it to me. Since then, I am worshiping them." Guru  Maharaj asked him, "So, What will happen to these deities after your life?". Maharaj said, "I have already made a will. In that I have mentioned that one grihasta couple will take care of Them. They are very good devotees." And then Maharaj showed the pictures of his deities and Sri Sri Radhe-Shyam in Hungary in his mobile phone. Like this, they were discussing and sharing different memories for more than one hour. Then Maharaj left from the home since he was tired travelling from 7am. 

After that Guru Maharaj met Sironmani and Aparna matajis(Manipal) and discussing for few minutes. Then went to his room and took dinner. Then came back for Srila Prabhupada Katha live class. I have just prepared some excerpts from Srila Prabhupada Morning walk. We read out to him. After that, Guru Maharaj looked at me for the next question. But, I was totally blank. I don't know what to do? What to ask? We need to continue the class. And I was silent for a moment. Maha Varaha Prabhu was looking at me. Then suddenly I remembered about Bhajan Kutir Gaura Nitai. So, I asked him about Nitai Pada Kamala Boat. "Uff! Finally! This question will take long time to answer. So that I will get the time to prepare for the next." Guru Maharaj just covered the half of the pastime about Nitai Pada Kamala and said, "Rest for tomorrow."

After the class Guru Maharaj distributed the sweets to the assembled devotees. One devotee from Balarama Desh was also with us tonight. When he asked Guru Maharaj, "When will you come to Balarama desh?" Guru Maharaj said, "If my doctor permits me, I am ready now. From Delhi we can get direct flight to Balaramdesh." Then he asked about the weather of Balaramadesh etc. The devotee was so happy. Then Guru Maharaj went back to his room and took hot milk and went to bed. Guru Maharaj called Jaya Radha Krishna Prabhu to read Brihad Bhagavatamrita at night. And listening to Brihad Bhagavatamrita for one hour, Guru Maharaj went to sleep. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

22/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(22/NOV/2014) Today Guru Maharaj came out to the hall and sat outside in the sunlight to do his Gayathri Japa. From morning we were waiting for the Caitanya Book. After shower, Guru Maharaj called us. Jaya Radha Krishna prabhu, Bk. Shyam and myself started the book. Today also a wonderful day. Guru Maharaj's deep meditation and his summaries for the purports were really amazing. Guru Maharaj gave one hour time. 

Later, regarding the ISKCON Sri Narasimha Giridhari Temple, Guru Maharaj talked with Varada Krishna prabhu over the phone. He was tired, so went to bed and got up at 4pm. 

As Janakiram pr left from Delhi today, new devotees joined the shifts. There were some changes made in the shifts by Maha Varaha prabhu. So I went to help in feeding the lunch. But after few minutes, Guru Maharaj asked me to read one mail on which he wanted me to do research. So I handed over my feeding service to Panjachanya Kesava prabhu and got into the given service.

Soon after Guru Maharaj completed his lunch, Maha Varaha Pr came in and said, "Members from World Hindu Congress have come to meet you." Once Guru Maharaj was a vice-president for World Hindu Congress. They all entered Guru Maharaj's room and everyone was on their knees in front of Guru Maharaj, out of great respect to him. The level of appreciation and love that they had for Guru Maharaj was very high like Himalayas. They are from Bali, Indonesia.

Guru Maharaj spoke about Bali Hinduism and they also responded to it. And they did prayers for Guru Maharaj's  speedy recovery. One among them was Guru Maharaj's disciple. Before meeting Guru Maharaj they met Maha Varaha prabhu.  Prabhu was speaking with them in Malay language. This group was headed by "Ida Pedanda Gede Ketut Sebali Tianyar Arimbawa" - Chairman of Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia. He is also an astrologer. He got the time and details of Guru Maharaj's birth and did the calculation and said, "According to Jawa astrological calculation Maharaj is special person and he will live for 108 years."  It is such an wonderful, happy news.

Then they explained how they are going to celebrate three days festival for Gita Jayanthi. They all took Guru Maharaja's blessings again and again. Guru Maharaj blessed them with Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra Devi's stick and also offered each one of them Narasimha dev oil. Then they took a group photo with Guru Maharaj. At last, the leader came near to Guru Maharaj and took Guru Maharaj's hand and holded it tightly and said, "Please bless me! Your blessings are very much needed." And he kept Guru Maharaj's hand on his head and Guru Maharaj blessed him for long time. We recorded audio of this meeting (Subhanga Govinda prabhu helped in recording).

After them, Dr. Ajit an ophthalmologist  came to see Guru Maharaj for check up. After the check up, Guru Maharaj took rest, but it was 6pm. He got up at 7:15pm. I went inside and read out few pastimes of Guru Maharaj and Prabhupada in Calcutta. So he said, "I will speak more on this subject in detail." 

He got ready and came on time for the online Live class. But suddenly we got power cut in our home. So, we were not able to do the online broadcasting. So Guru Maharaj went and did Arati to Saligram. Then he met Kirtida Dulali Mathaji from Malaysia. She got some offering to Guru Maharaj for his diet. Guru Maharaj spoke to her for few minutes. Then he said, "I will chant my Gayathri. If we get the power back, then I will give the class." By the time he finished his Gayathri, the power came. Guru Maharaj started his class. Today we had a very wonderful session. After the class, Guru Maharaj distributed sweets to everyone and went to his room. Then met Mr. Rao during his dinner, went to bed late as usual. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

21/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(21/NOV/2014) Today morning, when I went, Guru Maharaj was getting ready to go to the hospital for his weekly checkup. I helped morning shift devotees little bit and got Guru Maharaj to the hall. 

Guru Maharaj saw Madhava Kanta prabhu and asked him, "How are you?".  The question has lots of deeper meaning in it. While we are all serving Guru Maharaj, Madhava Kanta prabhu is the one takes care of Guru Maharaj's and all the servants' needs. He goes for purchase, organizes devotees for cooking, arranges vehicles, tickets, etc. So, when Guru Maharaj stopped and asked him, "How are you?", naturally it sounds great. Since Guru Maharaj was getting late, couldn't continue the talk. 

Before leaving, Guru Maharaj did prayers to Saligram. Maha Varaha, Madhava Kanta, Deva Gauranga and Ravi Gaura prabhus went with Guru Maharaj. I was not on the shift. Also I had some works to complete. So I didn't go to the hospital.

In the afternoon, with Guru Maharaj's lunch, Ruci-rangada, Panchajanya Kesava, Janakiram prabhus left to the Hospital. Dr. Acyutanandar, Danya Nimai prabhus went in the forenoon. We were waiting for Maha Varaha prabhu's call to go to the hospital for the Caitanya book work. But it didn't happen.

At last I got the message that, Guru Maharaj will be coming at 10pm. So myself and Bk. Shyam were waiting for Guru Maharaj. Finally, Guru Maharaj reached at 10:45pm. We got him from the car. As soon as Guru Maharaj entered the home, he did arati to Saligram and went to his room. He went to bed late at night.

As I was not there in the Hospital, didn't know what happened?. But heard from Radhapati Gopinath prabhu that Dr. Sharin met Guru Maharaj in the evening, Danya Nimai prabhu has read mails to Guru Maharaj and Guru Maharaj was preaching to Nurse Priya. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

20/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(20/NOV/2014) Today morning after Guru Maharaj's breakfast, I got call from Deva Gauranga Prabhu for the Caitanya Book. Guru Maharaj gave us 45 minutes since he was scheduled to go to ISKCON Delhi temple for darshan. Today's session was very wonderful, Guru Maharaj was in complete transcendental ecstasy while we were reading the Caitanya Bhagavata.

Guru Maharaj took some rest, got ready and left from the house to temple at 12:15pm. Most of us, Maha Varaha Prabhu, Madhava Kanta Prabhu, Deva Gauranga Prabhu, Ravi Gaura Prabhu, Maha Purana Prabhu, Dhanya Nimai Prabhu, Janakiram Prabhu and myself went with Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj was welcomed with kirtan. He entered the temple, took darshan and offered the lamp to Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Sri Sri Prahlad Narasimha Dev, Sri Sri Radha-Partha-Sarati, Lalitha Vishaka and Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana Hanuman. Took Caranamrita, and took darshan of Srila Prabhupada and offered roses to Srila Prabhupada. One of his disciple from Mumbai, gave him a Lotus (unoffered) to offer to Srila Prabhupada. Guru Maharaj offered it. Then Guru Maharaj was informed that His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj is in Delhi, he will be coming to see him. Guru Maharaj waited for few minutes and Maharaj appeared there. Guru Maharaj immediately hugged him. Maharaj and Guru Maharaj started their conversation, it was really wonderful.

Guru Maharaj: Tomorrow I am going to the Hospital. So, I came to take darshan of Sri Sri Radha-Parthasarati.

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: How is your health Maharaj?

Guru Maharaj: Last time when Doctor did tests, they said, "I am recovering very fast." It is all Sri Sri Radha-Parthasarati's mercy. They are really merciful.

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: Yes! Maharaj! They are really merciful.

Guru Maharaj: Today I was reading and translating some of the Caitanya Lila, and in that it is explained, How, Cowherd women are attracted to Lord Krishna than their own children. And how the ladies in Navadvipa is attracted to Lord Gauranga than their own children. He is the soul of all the souls. And how Lord Nityananda was the soul of Ekachakra, when He left the village, practically everyone was dying...

I see that Sri Sri Radha-Partha Sarati is the soul of all the other 12 temples in Delhi. Their mercy is expanded there, everywhere.

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: Yes! Maharaj! At least in Delhi. Maharaj, Today in Mayapur they started Srila Prabhupada Book Marathon.

Guru Maharaj: Yes! I addressed them over Skype. Also, I addressed them here in ISKCON Delhi, two weeks back.

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: I also addressed them, that Mayapur should be the number one.

Guru Maharaj: (Laughing)

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: Please bless Delhi devotees that they should distribute more books.

Guru Maharaj: Whoever won that is not our point. We want to distribute more books. We want to reach many souls.

Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj: Yes Maharaj! All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!

And then, Guru Maharaj blessed (Marathon Blessings) the president and other devotees and left from temple. We reached our home at 2:00pm. Guru Maharaj took his lunch and rested. 

As I was not feeling well, took some tablet and went to bed. When I got up and saw it was 6pm. Immediately I took bath, came up and started the setup for Online class. Janakiram Prabhu was feeding dinner to Guru Maharaj. I went in and informed Guru Maharaj that tomorrow is the Vyasa Puja (according to tithi). Requested him to say few words so that we will send that to Maharaj. 

Guru Maharaj came to the hall at 8:30pm and started Srila Prabhupada Katha. As we were running out of letters and questions, we just made up few questions from Srila Prabhupada pictures. But Guru Maharaj gave wonderful explanation behind each and every picture. I was amazed to hear that, there were two bells in the parikrama path of Srila Prabhupada in 1970s. Now we have only one bell. 

We gave one tablet that Guru Maharaj is supposed to take after dinner. In between class, we gave that medicine and whenever we give medicine, we always show him that medicine and tell the name of the medince. When Guru Maharaj was taking that medicine, he was in the meditation of Srila Prabhupada katha. So, externally, he took the medicine, and water to swallow it. But he didn't swallow the medicine, rather he thought it is a lozenges for the throat. He started to bite it. At the end of his class, his whole mouth, tongue became dark blue color. Everyone started to wonder, what is this? And each one was speculating different things. Then Dr. Rajeev said, "It is that tablet. because of that, it became like that." Then Guru Maharaj said, "I thought it is a lozenges for the throat." and started to laugh. Immediately Guru Maharaj did mouth wash. He distributed sweets to the devotees , had a discussion with Dr. Rajeev and went to his room. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

19/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(19/NOV/2014) Today morning, Maha Puran Prabhu woke me up and asked for the lecture(last night) transcript. In that Guru Maharaj had spoken about Srila Prabhupada Marathon. Today devotees are inaugurating Srila Prabhupada Book Marathon in Mayapur. Co-directors of Mayapur and His Grace Jananivas Prabhu are going to address them. Maha Puran prabhu asked a message from Guru Maharaj. But Guru Maharaj said, "Last night, I spoke few words. Now I am tired I can't speak now."  So Prabhu wanted to send the transcript immediately to Mayapur. Finally, we sent it to Mayapur, and they read it out as Guru Maharaj's message.

Usually after breakfast Guru Maharaj gives us the time to do the Caitanya book. So we were waiting. Deva Gauranga Prabhu called me in after the breakfast. I went and made the setup of my laptop on Guru Maharaj’s table. But when we got ready, Guru Maharaj said, “Later.”.

Later many different topics were discussed and Guru Maharaj answered many questions. For those who are sheltered and initiated, Guru Maharaj was saying that, "Having sex only for procreation is the goal." And then someone asked a question, " Some devotees get disturbed to see the people doing sense gratification (kissing etc) in the public. So how they can handle this situation. Is sex is only allowed for procreation?" Guru Maharaj said, "Having sex with his wife is not a problem. Only for Procreation is the goal." Again someone asked, "Is it not sinful?" Guru Maharaj said, "No! It is not sinful. One more question came up, "What will be the reaction?". Guru Maharaj said, "They will become more attached to the body." Then Guru Maharaj continued, "In 1970s, in Mayapur, two farmers were discussing: "I went to Calcutta, it is such a hellish place. I will never go again." Another person asked, "Why? What happened there?" He said, "In public place, a man is keeping his head on a girls lap and speaking with her in park. IN A PUBLIC PLACE."  People are crazy there. Everyone is seeing that. I will never go to Calcutta again in my life." That was the standard in the villages."  

As Guru Maharaj was tired took some rest for couple of hours. Then he got up and took lunch.After that dental doctor Nanda Priya mathaji came and checked Guru Maharaj's dental.

Due to medicines intake, Guru Maharaj was feeling more tired and went to bed again. 

In the evening Guru Maharaj called his God-brother HG Sikhi Mahiti Prabhu (USA) and talked with him over the phone. And then, there was a special Ishtagosti with Sankirtan devotees of Sri Mayapur Dham. They were waiting for Guru Maharaj from 8 pm. Guru Maharaj came 45 minutess late and addressed them for nearly 52 minutes. Guru Maharaj said lots of Sankirtan pastimes. Everyone got fired up.  We thought Guru Maharaj will bless them and then we will continue Srila Prabhupada Katha class. But Guru Maharaj distributed the sweets to everyone assembled and went to his room. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

18/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(18/NOV/2014) Today morning Guru Maharaj woke up late. He was too tired so he couldn't wake up. We were waiting his call for the Caitanya Book. 

Guru Maharaj took his breakfast at 12 pm. At 1.30 pm, Deva Gauranga prabhu called me for the Caitanya Book. Then we sat with Guru Maharaj and just did one purport which was equivalent to fifty verses. That purport was given by Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. Guru Maharaj just by hearing that purport, gave the explanation for it. But it took one hour. We got tired by reading it. But Guru Maharaj was firm and steady. Finally we ended at 2:30pm. Even though guru maharaj externally seems to be tired, actually he is not. But for sure, his body needs more rest.

After that Guru Maharaj took his lunch. Tulasi Ramanan prabhu was feeding the lunch to Guru Maharaj. Then Guru Maharaj went to bed at 4:30pm. He seems to be very much tired. He got up at 6:00pm and asked Saksad Hari prabhu to connect the Magic Jack phone to call the devotees in USA. Even though Maha Varaha prabhu and all other servants do not want to do this, Guru Maharaj was demanding to call  the devotees and give the blessings to them. At 7pm, Tulasi Ramanan came and told me that, "Still Guru Maharaj is on Phone call!". So, I went to Guru Maharaj room and said, "It is 7' O clock Guru Maharaj, 8' O clock you have live class. I am sorry to disturb your phone call. But you have to get ready and take your dinner."  Immediately I closed the door and waited for his action. Guru Maharaj ended his call, saying, "I have Live class!"

I started doing the arrangements for the live class, and I asked Saksad Hari prabhu, "How much time will Guru Maharaj take? Shall I put 8:45pm?" He immediately went and directly asked Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj replied, "Before 8:30pm."

At 8:29pm, Guru Maharaj was on time for the class. But first he wanted to do the arati and prayers to Saligram Silas.  We showed that live, so that devotees will stay tuned and enjoy it. Prasanna Gauranga prabhu was singing Kirtan while Guru Maharaj was doing the arati. After that Guru Maharaj sat on the Vyasa-asana and started to speak Srila Prabhupads Katha. Today also we asked him different questions. He remembered and answered us on by one. Tomorrow we are planning to play audio clips and ask questions. Let's see. After the class, Guru Maharaj distributed the nuts Prasadam to the assembled devotees. Today evening, for the class Jaya Raseswari Mataji, Siddha Hari Prabhu and one prabhu (HG Vaisesika prabhu's disciple) were here.

Tomorrow Acintya Caitanya and Ravi Gopal prabhus are leaving back to Mayapur. Acintya Caitanya prabhu went to Vrindavan and met His Holiness Kesava Bharati Maharaj. Maharaj conveyed his pranams to Guru Maharaj. Ravi Gopal prabhu (JPS Office Manager ) wanted to take permission from Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj asked him, "Do you have any letters to me, i need to answer those letters?" He said, "No!". So after distributing the prasadam, Guru Maharaj went to his room.

Saksad Hari prabhu got one paduka(wooden shoes) from Vrindavan through Ravi Gopal prabhu and offered it to Guru Maharaj and took that as a Maha Prasadam. Since Tulasi Ramanan prabhu will be leaving tomorrow, he was speaking with Guru Maharaj and taking his blessings and permission to go back to Chennai. Guru Maharaj touched his heart and thanked him for coming to Delhi. Then they were taking pictures with Guru Maharaj.

After that Ruci-rangada prabhu called me and said, “Guru Maharaj wants to talk to USA”. It was already10:30pm. But when I entered, Guru Maharaj was sitting readily on his chair. Guru Maharaj is supposed to go to the bed. As it was getting late, Golokeshwara Govinda prabhu was getting tensed.

Guru Maharaj asked us to call Sarvajaya Madhava prabhu and in the call asked about his well being, about his spiritual life and discussed about Book Distribution Marathon. And then called one more devotee. It was 11pm. Guru Maharaj asked to call one more devotee. I said, "Everyone will open their third eye and burn me, if I do. So better, please take rest Guru Maharaj.” Then Ruci-rangada and Golokeshwara Govinda prabhus entered the room. I said, "Morning we will call!".

I think in the morning he may call me to ring up the devotees how much ever possible. Guru Maharaj want to be personal with his disciples even in this tiredness; want to speak with us, bless us, answer questions, answer emails, give classes, etc. Today we were hearing one of the morning walks of Srila Prabhupada in Mayapur. In that Srila Prabhupada mentioned that, "cakhu-dan dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei - Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura sings that one who has opened my eyes, my spiritual master, he is my father, life after life. So how he can..., he can say, go away now? That is Māyāvāda philosophy. He never say to his children, go away.” Our Guru Maharaj is really exemplary. We are seeing in our own eyes that how much he cares for his disciples. Jai Gurudev! (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

17/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(17/NOV/2014) Today morning Maha Varaha pr woke me up and said, Guru Maharaj is getting ready. You prepare for Caitanya Book. So I took shower and went to see Guru Maharaj. And Deva Gauranga pr asked me, "what we will read to Guru Maharaj today." I said, "Let me ask Jaya Radha Krishna Pr!" He replied, "He went to Bangalore!" I was not able to believe it. I asked Madhava Kanta pr, he said, "Yes! His brother left his body in Bangalore. So early morning he got the news and left." I was just blank. But Guru Maharaj is taking Break Fast, after that we have to be their in.

Then I prepared everything, and asked Deva Gauranga pr to read Bengali and I read English translations and somehow, successfully did the service. 45mins Guru Maharaj gave today. End of the session Guru Maharaj was tired. So he went to take rest. And he woke up late. And took his lunch. Sakshad Hari pr fed lunch to Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj complained to Maha Varaha pr that no one is calculating how much protein I am taking everyday. Then he conveyed that to me. Then I started to calculates whatever is missing. And did until today's lunch. After lunch Guru Maharaj attended Skype meeting with Co-directors of Mayapur from 3:30pm to 5:30pm for two hours and then took rest.

In the evening after his rest. During his dinner I went and explained about his protein intakes. And he asked me several questions and somehow, I answered them all regarding proteins. Then he did say anything.

Then at 8:45pm he came out and did arati to saligram and started class on Srila Prabhupada. We resumed the remaining questions. After the class he gave out Prasadam to devotees. And he met one physiotherapy doctor. Who is a devotee fro. manipal. And was talking about his exercise etc. And then the family, who is taking care the home where we are living now, they wanted to take aspiration from Guru Maharaj. And then Guru Maharaj said to that girl, "Here after you can call me Guru Maharaj!" And she started to call him as Guru Maharaj, and then he was happy. Then he turned towards me and asked, "How was the class?" I said, "It is very wonderful. But we want more details. And we don't want to go so fast. So we will try read out the questions ahead of time. So that you can meditate on that whole day and speak it on class. He somewhat, acceoted to that proposal." (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

16/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(16/NOV/2014) today the day started with Sri Caitanya Book for me. Vidvan Gauranga pr woke me up and said, Guru Maharaj calling for Caitanya Book work. Immediately took quick shower and reached Guru Maharaj. Meanwhile, I set up our audio recording, Vidvan Gauranga pr and Jaya Radha Krishna Pr started reading out from Caitanya Bhagavad. And then Guru Maharaj started to speak verse by verse. It is taking lot of time, than we thought.  But it was a detail work. I am just amazed again and agin, while assisting in this Caitanya Book, that is our Guru Maharaj's knowledge in Bengali. And he just speak out the translation of the verses instantly. And without missing any single word. Ad Vidvan Gauranga pt leaving today to Puri, so he was demonstrating to Jaya Radha Krishna pr, as he is going to take up this work from tomorrow.

Then we had different meetings on publication etc. Guru Maharaj went out to do exercise along with Deva Gauranga pr, Ravi Gaura pr, Sakshad-Hari pr, Janakiram pr, Bk. Shyam, Dhanya Nimai pr and came back after 2:30hrs. As Vidvan Gauranga pr was leaving today afyernoon; I didn't go with Guru Maharaj. He explained to Jaya Radha Krishna pt about the services on this Book work.

After lunch Guru Maharaj took rest. During that time Tulasi Ramanan Pr was there in Guru Maharaj's room. Suddenly Guru Maharaj shouted, "Tulasi!" He got frightened and came closer to Guru Maharaj, and Guru Maharaj said, "You have let one mosquito inside the room!" Then he used his mobile torch light and searched for it. Then he said, "No! Guru Maharaj!" "No it is on my body!" Again hr searched and said, "I don't find it Guru Maharaj!" Then Guru Maharaj laughed... Then he understood it was for fun... He shared this with us, how he was a fooled by Guru Maharaj.

Night 9pm Guru Maharaj started his class on Srila Prabhupada pastimes. As we are yet to receive more letters from BHAKTIVEDANTA ARCHIVES, we decided to cover other pastimes of Srila Prabhupada with questions. And some pastimes we noticed from photos. And we made some bunch of questions and started to ask one by one. Guru Maharaj also answered... It was interesting; on live there was 35 viewers. May be it is because we were not able to maintain our timings at 8pm to 9pm, due to Guru Maharaj's health. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

14/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(14/NOV/2014) Today Guru Maharaj going to ILBS Hospital for his weekly checkup. As in the morning shift Maha Puran pr, Ravi Gaur pr got sick. They were not able to serve Guru Maharaj. So I went to assist Deva Gauranga pr in the morning shift. And Guru Maharaj got ready and we all packed Guru Maharaj's things.

I informed Guru Maharaj about the search of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura's books. And we got an information that it is available in one library. So the devotee whom we sent for searching will reach that library; but we also cannot say it firmly that it is available there. So I said all these in detail. Then I requested Guru Maharaj to pray to Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura to reveal that book. Vidvan Gauranga pr and myself were eagerly waiting for that book. Guru Maharaj also asking for that book since many years. So Guru Maharaj prayed for sometime. Then before leaving to Hospital infront of Saligran again he prayed. I am 100% sure that, with all our efforts we can't achieve any success. But by his mercy we can achieve anything. Just because he desired, at least for that, the Lord will reveal it. Today Ekanath Gaura Pr leaving to London and going to travel different part of the world for few days. So we said that, in London British has the original manuscript or copy of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura's one very important book. And Guru Maharaj said, that Ekanath Gaura pr. He said, he will search for it.

Then we left to the Hospital. Deva Gauranga pr, Ekanath Gaura Pr, Dr. Achyutananda Pr with Guru Maharaj in car. And Madhava Kanta pr and myself followed by an auto rickshaw. And we all reached at the same time. And we took Guru Maharaj into the Hospital. Today somehow, they were not able to provide VIP room. As we get every time. So they gave deluxe room in the third floor. Guru Maharaj was discussing with Dr. Rajeev, "Some VIP is in the VIP room." And Dr. Rajeev's duty in 2nd floor. He said, "Guru Maharaj Ji! I will come and visit you time to time."

Today one nurse entered Guru Maharaj room. He asked her name. She said, "Sir, My name is Asha!" Guru Maharaj said, "Oh! Asha! Hope..." Explained her name, "Asha means Hope!" She was happy to hear that. And she was from Kerala. And Guru Maharaj said to her "Thank you" in her language "Nanni" and she was amazed and Guru Maharaj said, "I have lot of disciple in Kerala!" And Guru Maharaj asked her, "You are serving me, so what should I give you back in return." She said, "You give your blessings." He asked, "You want only for today or for everyday." She said, "Everyday! One day is not enough." Then Guru Maharaj gave her his contact notebook and asked her to fill it up. And she took it and filled it up. As she is also christian; Guru Maharaj asked her to chant some Gods name. Jesus! Krishna! Anything you want. And she said, "I have been to your ISKCON temple in Bangalore. But I don't know where it is in Delhi?" Then Guru Maharaj was saying where the temple is etc..." Like this he was preaching.

Then we fed him some fruits. And Guru Maharaj was explaining in detail, about different Christian groups etc. I was just not able to understand many details. He was just speaking and speaking...

Then at 2pm next nurse came. Guru Maharaj asked her name, "Menakshi" He said, "Very Nice name! Where are you from!" She said, "I am from Delhi only!" "Oh! Delhiwala..." Then like this he started to break the ice. Then the afternoon shift devotees Ruci-rangada pr, Janakiram pr, Tulasi Ramanan pr and for Caitanya Book work Vidvan Gauranga Pr and Jaya Radha Krishna Pr came to Hospital. But they didn't allow everybody in. So finally, Vidavan Gauranga pr and Jaya Radha Krishna pr sent out. And Bk. Shyam also reached there to hospital. But we took him back to home along with us.

And in the evening I got a call from Library. That devotee said, "I saw that book..." It was every wonderful and exciting news for us. But still he was not able to get the full volume. Partial portion we got it. It is all because of Guru Maharaj's prayers. I was in so much Bliss. But we are waiting to get that book on hand. And waiting to see the nectar... 100 years old. And then present it to Guru Maharaj.

I slept early. As I have to join in the morning shift tomorrow, if Ravi Gaura Pr didn't come. Guru Maharaj reached back at 10:20pm at night. I heard that, Dr. Sharin (Chief Doctor Met Guru Maharaj). But I didn't know what and all happened there after 2pm... (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

13/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(13/NOV/2014) Today as we know, Guru Maharaj will go to temple to take Darshan of deities as tomorrow he has to go to ILBS for his weekly checkup. So, there was no time for doing Caitanya Book. Guru Maharaj was tired so he was lying on his bed after his shower. And he asked Vidvan Gauranga Pr to read out the original texts. And he gave the selected verses and Deva Gauranga pr read out. And then Guru Maharaj got ready at 12:15pm and came to the hall. And he asked Vidvan Gauranga pr to readout Bhaktiratnakara; some portion from introduction, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura's words. Then he said, "We can give you some musturd oil. Which will keep you warm." He said, "I can't take that, it smell even shower." And it was getting delayed as the Darshan with be closed by 1pm. And it was already 12:30pm here. So Janakiram pr called Yudhistir Govinda pr to hold the Darshan for some extra time. And Madhava Kanta pr also informed the temple. And we got into the car, Ekanath Gaura pr, Subhanga Govinda pr, Deva Gauranga pr, Ravi Gaura pr and myself joined with Guru Maharaj. We didn't expect this much traffic today. Our car was moving inch by inch. 15mins drive took 45mins to reach there. It was 1:15pm.

When Guru Maharaj entered devotees welcomed with wonderful Kirtan Brahmacaris were dancing and immediately Guru Maharaj got down and went to take Darshan. And he performed arati to deities. And offered flowers to Srila Prabhupada. Ekanath Gaura pr took the lead of Kirtan in the temple and all the school girls also joined in that Kirtan. And whole temple was vibrating as Guru Maharaj was there. It is always different. His Holiness Bhakti Siddhanta Maharaj met Guru Maharaj in temple. And Guru Maharaj asked him to come to his present residence. Then we got back into the car and started to move. Devotees were running behind the car to get Jagannath Stick blessings. Guru Maharaj was waving his hand out and devotees came one by one and got the blessings until we cross the main gate.

Guru Maharaj reached back to our home at 2:30pm. And afternoon shift devotees took over the service and fed lunch Prasadam to him. Guru Maharaj said, "Next time we should carry my lunch with me to temple, either I will take my lunch in temple or on the way back in the car. That will save lot of time."

In the evening His Holiness Bhakti Siddhanta Swami Maharaj came to take Guru Maharaj darshan. Guru Maharaj just got up from his afternoon rest. Then Maharaj went inside Guru Maharaj room. And Maharaj was explaining to Guru Maharaj about Vraja Dham sevas that he was doing, and austerities in Karthik month. And Guru Maharaj explained about his health and book works. Ekanath Gaura pr was explain about present book works in detail. And Guru Maharaj asked Maharaj to give some input on these books, how it should be presented. Then Guru Maharaj asked Maharaj what would you like to have for dinner? And Bk. Shyam said, Soup and Lazania. Guru Maharaj said, "may be mix!" Janakiram pr said, "oupzania!!!" And Guru Maharaj and everyone started to laugh! Nice mix! OUSAZANIA!!! Then Guru Maharaj was laughing and discussing many different subjects.

Then Guru Maharaj came to the hall to give Live class @ 8:30pm. And today's class was really wonderful pastimes of Gopal Ban stories that Srila Prabhupada used to say. And some letters also explained by Guru Maharaj.

Then he did some exercise on his wheel chair. And was rounding. And His Holiness Bhakti Siddhanta Maharaj jumped in between and asked Guru Maharaj, "Sir, where is your license, and papers show me! I am a police man." Guru Maharaj didn't stop he continued to go fast. Then in the second round again he got Guru Maharaj, "You have to show me your license!" Guru Maharaj asked him, "First you show your badge! How do I know, you are police or not!" And it was like this dramatic jovial interactions were going on... And then finally Guru Maharaj went inside his room. But went to bed late. (Personal Diary - Shyam Rasika Dasa)

12/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(12/NOV/2014) Today we were waiting for Guru Maharaj's call for Caitanya Book. Deva Gauranga pr called me to assist him in Guru Maharaj's service. During that time Prasanna Gauranga pr entered Guru Maharaj and asked Guru Maharaj, "Can I cook Broccoli subji today for lunch? As per your present diet, we can cook once in 15 days this broccoli subji." Guru Maharaj asked him, "How much bhakti you put in that?" He was speechless. He said, "Guru Maharaj! You give me Bhakti in my heart, I will put it and Cook for you." Again he asked "Shall I make that subji?" "How much Bhakti?" Everyone started to laugh seeing his reactions. Finally Guru Maharaj agreed...

We got a call, but Guru Maharaj was tired. So he just wanted to listen to Caitanya Mangal book. So they read out during his leicure time.

Vamsidhari Vishal pr and his wife Mamatamayi mathaji (Dr) came to see Guru Maharaj and did some treatment for him.

Then Afternoon shift devotees came and fed lunch prasadam. And Guru Maharaj took rest in the afternoon.

Then in the evening he came to the class. And spoke on Srila Prabhupada's pastimes in Calcutta temple.

Meanwhile, Vidvan Gauranga pr feeling very much fearful about this winter season and especially winter season in Delhi. He wanted to leave from North India and go to South. But he also got a call from His Holiness Lokannath Swami Maharaj to come to Puri for a week. So he explained it to Guru Maharaj, and Guru Maharaj asked him, how this work can go on? Then we said, we can bring Jaya Radha Krishna pr from Mayapur and he will do the work. Guru Maharaj asked him to come immediately from Mayapur. And asked Vidvan Gauranga pr to train him before he leave from Delhi. And then Guru Maharaj went to bed at late night. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

11/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(11/NOV/2014) Today morning after my chanting I went to bed at 6:30am. And at 9am Deva Gauranga pr cane and woke me up and said, Guru Maharaj calling for Caitanya Book. Come immediately. And I just went and took a quick shower and went to Guru Maharaj's room. And we did 40 mins. Many details were covered. Then Guru Maharaj called again to dictate mercy contest question number 32. And also I read all the answers. Then Guru Maharaj replied to few letters and I recorded it.

Then I continued my work with Vidvan Gauranga pr. In the evening I heard that Guru Maharaj went outside to do exercises. Along with Maha Varaha pr, Ekanath Gaura pr, Ruci-rangata pr, Golokeshwa Govinda pr, Janakiram pr, Tulasi Ramanan pr and Bk. Shyam. So Guru Maharaj was on the car. And he called me and said, "I will be back for the Live class." I said, "It seems like you may get delayed, so I will announce it at 8:30pm." He nodded. Then he asked about some emails that I suppose to send it. And then he asked me, "Why you are not writing diaries?" And he said, "You can write that, today I did Caitanya Book; I am going out for exercise; I am tired today. Like this you can write." I said, "I will do."

As soon as Guru Maharaj left. I just started to write past two days dairies. Then Guru Maharaj reached at 8:30pm on time. But as Ekanath Gaura pr insisted that Guru Maharaj should take dinner first then class. Finally class was postponed to 9:30pm. And Guru Maharaj spoke on his book distribution experiences in 1970s. He gave a very short class for 30mins. After the class Guru Maharaj gave out Prasadam to the assembled devotees. Then Geeta and her mother (the care takers of this house) took aspiring from Guru Maharaj. Then Guru Maharaj continued his talk with Dr. Rajeev. Finally night shift devotees forcefully took him to his room for rest. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

09/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(09/NOV/2014) Today Guru Maharaj called us for Caitanya Book, and we did for 40 mins. It was very wonderful as usual, and then I started to assist Vidvan Gauranga Prabhu on Gaura Mandala Bhumi Darsan and Srila Prabhupada Letters. 

Then in the evening as usual we arranged for the Live class. Today being special. Guru Maharaj suppose to address Puri Parikrama devotees, who were waiting to hear from Guru Maharaj. 6000 Devotees present in Puri Sea Beach. And Guru Maharaj got ready and came to the hall, and started the class. But as soon as he started with in few seconds, here in our house we got power shutdown. And we all got nervous and we were trying to do whatever possible arrangements we can to reach Puri. Then we tried get ready with Skype with Mobile. But there in Puri they were not able to connect. Then Guru Maharaj spoke over phone for 15mins and Madhava Kanta Prabhu did Bengali Translation. And after addressing Puri Parikrama devotees. Guru Maharaj said, he will perform arati to saligram then he will continue Srila Prabhupada Katha. As Guru Maharaj thought, may be we will get electricity by that time. Then Guru Maharaj did arati, and then started the class. As Guru Maharaj was in the mood of Puri. Vidvan Gauranga Prabhu asked question related to that. And Guru Maharaj shared his experiences in Puri Ratha-yatra 1970. It was very wonderful to hear from his lotus mouth. We can actually see that, he is there in Puri and he is visually seeing the Ratha-yatra in front of him and giving a live commentary. Then the question were directed to Kolkata Ratha-yatra. And Guru Maharaj answered how they did Kolkata Ratha-yatra in the initial days from 1971 onward. Until now for past 43 years, Guru Maharaj attending Kolkata Ratha-yatra without fail.

Then Guru Maharaj distributed Prasadam and went back to his room. (Personal diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

08/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(08/NOV/2014) Today after my morning chanting I slept. And Guru Maharaj left to ILBS Hospital for his regular weekly check up. I didn't see his Darshan. Then afternoon shift devotees Ruci-Rangata Pr, Janakiram pr, and Tulasi Ramanan Pr were ready to go to Hospital carrying Guru Maharaj lunch. And Maha Varaha pr asked them to bring Vidvan Gauranga pr and myself to work with Guru Maharaj on Caitanya Book. But I didn't join them. I just asked Vidvan Gauranga Pr to go and I had some work to do for Archives. As per the discussion yesterday Guru Maharaj will come back at 6pm.

Vidvan Gauranga pr returned back from the Hospital and said, Guru Maharaj gave 45mins time for Caitanya Book. And I called Janakiram pr, he said, "Guru Maharaj may come back after two hours."

Madhava Kanta pr went for shopping and got a sound system for Guru Maharaj's evening class. So I was fixing it and keeping it ready for live; expecting Guru Maharaj. And it got delayed. And I got the information that another one hour. So, I announced that the class is cancelled for today. Then Acintya Caitanya pr reached back yo Delhi from Vrindavan along with Advaita Pran pr and his parents. They did interview with His Grace Brahmananda Pr and His Grace Garga Muni Pr in Vrindavan. Guru Maharaj also had some questions to ask them. Which may help him to reconfirm his memory.

Vidvan Gauranga Pr also sent list of questions to them from Srila Prabhupada letters. As they were too heavy with Acintya Caitanya pr asking for specific questions. Guru Maharaj laughed when he heard that Acintya Caitanya pr got a sauce from Brahmananda prabhu (ACBSP). And said, "After long time he is getting a sauce."

Then he gave his questions; and said specifically. "My thanks to Brahmananda pr for giving a sauce to my disciple Acintya Caitanya dasa." Then he had few questions to Garga Muni pr about the early days in Grass Hut in Mayapur. And he aksed , "Do you remember Kamaduk 'the cow' which was giving milk, even though she didn't had any delivery before." Guru Maharaj said, "That cow loved Garga Muni Prabhu very much. He also." Like this few questions Guru Maharaj had... And Guru Maharaj said, "They are my seniors."

Anyhow, at last Guru Maharaj reached back to house at 10pm from the hospital. He was grave. Golokeshwara Govinda pr and myself went to bring Guru Maharaj from Car. And as soon as he entered inside, he first offered his pranams to salagrams. And did arati to them. Soon after we were trying to push the wheel chair towards his room as he has to take his dinner... Guru Maharaj immediately put a break. And turned towards Advaita Prana pr and his parents. He said, "Guru Maharaj I am going back to Detroit, USA tomorrow early morning." And seeing his parents Guru Maharaj said, "They seems familier to me." They replied, "we met you in Bangalore in 2007." Then Guru Maharaj was giving tips to Advaita Pran pr on how to get miles on travelling. And how you can use it. Which airlines is giving best miles. Like this so many mind blowing informations... It was amazing; even at that time; not considering his tiredness or anything. Guru Maharaj just want to care for his disciples. Then he saw Sudevi Rani Mathaji from Shyamdesh, who got some things for Guru Maharaj as he asked for it. And Guru Maharaj spoke few words with her. And distributed coockies to everyone. And he asked Advaita pran pr, "you are going to have a long travel, you may need lot of prasadam." Then he took some 6 to 7 cookies and gave him. And we slowly were moving the wheel chair to his room. He again put a break. Guru Maharaj asked Madhava Kanta pr, "I saw a Muslie packet." He said, "No! Guru Maharaj!" Then Guru Maharaj asked to take the wheel chair little back. And he pointed a packet and said, "What is that?" Then Madhava Kanta pr said, "Oh! That is muslie, but it is for 'Servants', it contains sugar. Your without sugar is there in the kitchen." Guru Maharaj took that packet on his hand, and holding it to his heart said, "I am the Servant of Servant!"

And at last we somehow pushed the wheel chair inside Guru Maharaj room and I got th opportunity to feed his dinner Prasadam. After feeding Prasadam, I took leave and went to bed. Ruci Rangata pr, Golokeshwara Govinda Pr, Radhapati Gopinath pr gave rest to Guru Maharaj. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

07/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(07/NOV/2014) Today Guru Maharaj went to ISKCON Delhi temple to have the Darshan of Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi and also yo meet the Mayapur SANKIRTAN devotees, 90 in number. Then Guru Maharaj entered the temple. That time Darshan was closed for Bhoga offering. So Guru Maharaj decided to first meet Sankirtan devotees. And when he arrived the Delhi temple devotees were doing wonderful, energetic Kirtan Guru Maharaj when he stood up. Immediately started to dance. Then the Kirtan led Guru Maharaj to temple room. Guru Maharaj addressed the devotees and his class was translated into Hindi by Madhava Kanta pr. After the short class, Sankirtan devotees headed by Venudhari pr offered maha prasadams from Vraja Mandala. They offered Daviji Balaram's Maha Cloth; then Maha Garland of Srimati Radharani from Raval; then a garland from ISKCON Sri Sri Krishna Balaram temple. Then all the Kundas, River Yamuna and holy tirthas water and they sprinkled on Guru Maharaj's head; then one sandesh made out of Vraja Duli (some pastime they mentioned I don't remember); then Vraja dust. For every offerings devotees were cheering Haribol!!! And the whole temple room was vibrating. Then His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj came to address them after Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj introduced him saying, "We were in Montreal as bhaktas together in 1968!" Then Guru Maharaj went to take Darshan and Maharaj continued the speech. After Darshan Guru Maharaj took charanamrita and headed towards the left. And His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj came and met Guru Maharaj, and was hugging, and asked about his health update. And then Maharaj suggested to Guru Maharaj to stay in Panchasil ISKCON trmple along with his servants. And Maharaj was telling about Delhi Ratha-yatra. Since Guru Maharaj missed it. Maharaj said, "16th is Luthiyana Ratha-yatra. Please come." Guru Maharaj immediately showed his thumbs up. Then there was one devotee (western body), paid his respects to Guru Maharaj. He is Guru Maharaj disciple. And he is a boxer. Giving training here in Delhi in some boxing club. And when he heard this immediately both swamis were very much excited and Guru Maharaj did the action of boxing and Maharaj as well. Then Maharaj was asking about his visit to temple etc. He is our Guru Maharaj disciple. (I don't remember his name - he is from Serbia). Then Guru Maharaj told him, "since you are here in Delhi, you should protect Gopal Krishna Maharaj always!" And he turned Maharaj and said, "We need Kshatriya devotees also!" Then Guru Maharaj blessed devotees with Jaganath stick and returned to home.

Then in thr afternoon I was working on Srila Prabhupada letters to Guru Maharaj and from Guru Maharaj to Srila Prabhupada in assistance to Vidvan Gauranga pr. Then in the evening there was class and Guru Maharaj spoke on early days in Mayapur. And then after class he distributed cookies and went to his room to take his dinner and then rest. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

06/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(06/NOV/2014) Today is the last day of Bhisma Panchaka; Rasa-Purnima day. I didn't take Guru Maharaj Darshan till 11:30am. Then Deva Gauranga pr called me to read out the tarpan mantras. So, I went in. And read it out. Guru Maharaj was in ecstasy, while offering tarpan to Bhishmadev.

And in the evening Guru Maharaj broke his fast with Italian preparations according his diet. Prepared by Madhava Kanta pr and Prasanna Gauranga pr and Subhanga Govinda pr. Also the cooking team prepared a feast for all the sectretaries and servants. 31 items. And this feast was sponsored by Urukrama pr (Damodardesh) he tried to be with us. But he couldn't change his flight tickets and he left.

At 8:15pm Guru Maharaj entered the hall to give live class. Ruci rangata pr, Janakiram pr, and Bk. Shyam were in the afternoon shift. Guru Maharaj he spoke first half of the class about Bhismadev. And then he continued on to Srila Prabhupada lila. Then after the class he did DAMODARA arati. He asked for Jawa flower to offer to deities. But we didn't had that flower. Then Guru Maharaj offered mentally. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

05/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(05/NOV/2014) Today morning we had a meeting again; and Maha Varaha pr immediately called and informed about Guru Maharaj's desire Bhakta Jana priya pr. He said, "I was ready with layout and I am ready to go for printing in two days." After hearing Guru Maharaj's words, he sent the book to us. And he said, "Whatever Guru Magaraj 's desire we will do all of them in this book." And we all amazed how come Guru Maharaj remembered at this moment, if it was after two day means; The Gaura Mandala Bhumi Darshan Book would have gone for printing. And Guru Maharaj wanted to go through that book. Bhakta Jana Priya pr also amazed.

And today also as third day of Bhisma Panchaka Guru Maharaj called me to read Tarpan Mantra. And I got one name selected for a baby boy, (who is serving on our JPS archives) as he asked me to get this some two weeks back. But I could get the right time from Guru Maharaj as he is always busy with something. As Deva Gauranga pr was with Vidvan Gauranga pr reading Bengali book for some boom work. I came to help in morning shift. So I got some more association with Guru Maharaj in the morning shift.

And in the afternoon shift; Janakiram pr was working on Guru Maharaj's caravan. So, again I got the opportunity to serve Guru Maharaj. Then in the afternoon, I spent in chanting. In the evening again broadcasting damodara arati. Time is running so fast, third day of Bhisma Panchaka is over... (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

04/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(04/NOV/2014) As I didn't write my diary for 3 days, I am writing now, whatever I remember.

Today also we had meeting on the current book works. And today, again Deva Gauranga pr called me to read out the tarpan mantra. And Guru Maharaj did tarpan. After that Guru Maharaj had his pre-lunch prasadam (Channa and fruit). During this Bhisma Panchaka fasting one can't take yogurt and channa. But doctors said, Guru Maharaj is now need lot of protein for his recovery. So he must eat minimum 100g of protein from milk products. So Guru Maharaj considering those as medicines and taking in this Bhisma Panchaka vrata.

After sometimes, Guru Maharaj called Vidvan Gauranga pr to do Caitanya Book work. And there was lot of questions and research work. Guru Maharaj was tired. So he was lying on the bed and was asking different questions to Vidvan Gauranga pr. Then gradually during the discussion Guru Maharaj remembered about Gaura Mandala Bhumi Darshan book, which was complied by Gauranga Prema Swami Maharaj in Bengali and it was done by the order of our beloved Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj wanted that book to be in English. So two years back Guru Maharaj asked Bhakta Jana Priya pr to start translating it. And Guru Maharaj want to verify its quality of printing and the accurecy of translation, as he wanted to make sure that, this book with be the master guide for all the Gaudiya Vaishnavas. And he wanted this book to be a tourist guide book. And also he expressed the desire that this book can play a role in Bangladesh government Tourism and in his way these holy places can be protected...

And somehow, the third book work also started. And the day went on discussing about it. And in the evening Guru Maharaj came for the live class and damodara arati.

Everyday after DAMODARA arati; Guru Maharaj ask the care takers of this house (who are residing here as residents on the third floor). The mother and daughter come for Guru Maharaj's class and take blessings and Prasadam and go. Guru Maharaj asked them to chant. So they started from one round and gradually they increased and now the daughter is chanting 9rounds and the mother chanting 4 rounds and the father chanting 1 round. Guru Maharaj was encouraging them by saying the whole calcualtion of their yearly total. And it made them to increase more and more. Now the live class was translated to the devotees and servants in Hindi by Radhapati Gopinath pr. Who is doing night shift along with Golokeshwara Govinda pr and in day time assisting Madhava Kanta pr in purchases. And here there is a devotee named Radha Raman Sevak Pr, his business is to clean. He always engaged in cleaning. He who wash Guru Magaraj's cloths and drying it and ironing it. Cleaning Guru Maharaj room and dinning place; serving all the servants. He is always in bliss. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

03/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(03/NOV/2014) I didn't write my diary yesterday. And today Maha Varaha pr removed me from the shift service and put me with Vidvan Gauranga pr, to assist him in the service of Caitanya Book and Srila Prabhupada Book. So, Janakiram pr changed to the afternoon shift and Maha Puran pr changed to morning shift.

And today is ekadasi, first day of Bhisma Panchaka and also Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj disappearance day. As I was not in the shift; I was little free. But Vidvan Gauranga pr asked me chant minimum 2,sets of japa, (16x2=32 Rounds) and gradually increase it to 4 sets (64 rounds). He always emphasis on chanting more rounds. And he said this time, "if you chant more rounds; it will speed up the Caitanya Book and all the other services. And it will empower our service." So I took that as a goal. As I am a 16rounder. I never step to 17; as I always have something to do or I am lazy. But this time; I am just started to increase my chanting from 16 to 20 and increase everyday 4,rounds. By the mercy of Guru Maharaj; I hope that I can...

Maha Varaha Pr, Ekanath Gaura Pr, Vidvan Gauranga pr and myself, we had a preliminary meeting on JPS Publication about the current book work. Today being half day full fasting for Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj; we were all hungry. Deva Gauranga Pr popped out from Guru Maharaj room and asked anyone has the tarpan mantra for Bhisma.Dev. And he was searching for Madhava Kanta pr, unfortunately he left to market at that time. Madhava Kanta pr sent that in his message to all the servants. So I went to read out the Tarpan Mantra. Guru Maharaj was taking shower and shouting, Ganga! Ganga! Ganga! And he did tarpan for Bhisma deva. And I remembered how we were in Ganga last year with Guru Maharaj and he did tarpan to Bhisma Dev along with Mayapur devotees. Then again I joined the meeting.

Later at 12:30pm. Madhava Kanta pr called out everyone for break fast Prasadam. So we all sat down. And Vidvan Gauranga pr asked me, "Do we have pushpanjali for Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj? I replied, "I don't think so, may be when Guru Maharaj come in the evening for Damodar arati. We will perform." Then we started to eat. Suddenly Guru Maharaj entered from his room walking with the support of devotees into the hall, where we were all eating. We just immediately got up and washed out hands. And Guru Maharaj came to do pushpanjali. It was very, embarrassing and I was feeling very ashamed in front from him. Then there was no flower. As they thought, we will celebrate in the evening. But Guru Maharaj appeared. So immediately everyone plugged some flowers from the flower pots for pushpanjali. The Vidvan Gauranga pr chanted the Pranama Mantras and we offered flowers to Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj. Then Guru Maharaj asked for Lotus flower to offer to deities as today is the first day of Bhisma Panchaka. But there was no flower. Madhava Kanta Pr said, "I will get as early as possible. Guru Maharaj can offer during Damodar arati." Maha Varaha pr said to Guru Maharaj, "Biw may be you can offer mentally and later once we get the flower, you can..." Then Guru Maharaj said nothing. Then he wanted to use his cycle wheel chair for exercise. And we made him sit and ready for his drive. Suddenly our Gokulapati Madhava pr entered the house with big bloosm lotus. And everyone said, "Oh! Lotus!!!" Then Guru Maharaj offered it to the saligram deities. Then Guru Maharaj asked everyone to take Prasadam and he was doing exercise. And he came and checked the items what are serves to us? Everything was prepared by Prasanna Gauranga pr; Madhava Kanta pr and Subhanga Govinda pr. Actually it was a big feast of Fruits and Roots. Then Guru Maharaj enter into his room and took rest for a while and then took his lunch. Guru Maharaj following Bhisma Panchaka and we also followed him and doing level two Havishyanna from tomorrow.

In the evening Guru Maharaj gave a live class on Srila Prabhupada's pastimes in Culcutta and then he did damodara arati as usual. As I was not in the shift. I get minimum association with Guru Maharaj. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

01/NOV/2014 - New Delhi

(01/NOV/2014) Today Guru Maharaj was too tired after his breakfast; he just went to bed again and slept. It is due to yesterday's hospital visit and over extending his bodily limits even in this condition. He had a nice rest. In the afternoon shift we joined Maha Puran pr, Gokulapati pr, Bk. Shyam and Myself. Since Maha Puran was there in the shift, I got lot of free time.

Before lunch, Guru Maharaj called Vidvan Gauranga pr and discussed about Caitanya Book; and different topics on that subject. And Guru Maharaj started his lunch.

As Maha Puran pr was feeding Guru Maharaj lunch, dinner etc. I just have go and supervice and help them, whenever they need. I was assisting Vidvan Gauranga Pr in the book project. So I was going up and down. Many interesting things we found in this research works.

And after his lunch I showed Guru Maharaj "The Golden Age" comic book that I made and it got published in His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj yatra. So I got the chance to show him; page by page. And Guru Maharaj gave a comment that, "You have given too many text..." I said, "Vidvan Gauranga pr want to keep the original texts from Caitanya Bhagavata. So we kept as it is." This comic book manifested by his mercy. And it is an offering to him only. I hope that it pleases him and with his blessings we will do more and more services to him.

Today being Ratha-yatra in New Delhi. From morning Guru Maharaj wanted to go for Rath inauguration, but we said, "You are tired and it will too crowd and it will be too traffic, etc." And made him to take rest. But now after lunch Guru Maharaj said, "I want take shower!" We gave shower and I said, "So before lecture we will skip shower and you can directly go and give Live class after you rest." Guru Maharaj replied, "No! No! Now I am going to Ratha-yatra." We all bewildered. When situations are out of control. We call immediately to Maha Varaha pr. And he camr  and said, "No Guru Maharaj, your just recovering. Please don't make it down again." But Guru Maharaj was saying, "I want to see Jagannath! I want to pull his chariot." Maha Varaha pr said, "We will take His Darshan in temple." Guru Maharaj said, "He is coming on His chariot. I want to take His Darshan." Finally somehow convinced him and we manage to give him rest. But As usual he didn't sleep; and after half an hour Gokulapati Pr called me and said, "Guru Maharaj calling you!" I went and I asked Guru Maharaj, "Why you are not resting Guru Maharaj? Do you need anything? Please take rest!!!" Then Guru Maharaj said, "I want to send a message to Mayapur for tomorrow morning announcement. As I won't be there for Bhishma Panchaka. I want this message to be conveyed." I said, "We will do it later, now please take rest." But he didn't listen. So, I agreed with him and recorded the messge and sent it to Mayapur and also to everyone. He was chanting, chanting, chanting and finally at 6:30pm he got up and got ready for 8:00pm online class.

In today's class Guru Maharaj explained, "How he reached USA to India." It was really interesting. Many different pastimes, most of them were untold, never ever heard before. And after the class, he did Damodara Arati and Prasanna Gauranga pr sang Damodarastakam. And then Guru Maharaj blessed everyone with his Jagannath stick. And then he distributed Prasadam to every one and went to his room at 10:10pm. Dr. Acyutananda pr entered the room. We telling something that we discussed with Dr. Achyutananda pr. So when he entered at that time. Guru Maharaj said, "Oh! You live for 100 years." Then he said, "If so, I give those all years to you Maharaj!!!" And then Guru Maharaj took his dinner and went to bed at 11:40pm.

I am just writing in my diary a portion of things happened in my presence, in my shift what happened, what interaction that I did with Guru Maharaj, and what I did. Like this every servant having their own interactions and realizations. Whatever they share with me, I try to record. And sometime, they note down. But most of tgr time it is not. If they all keep some notes. It will be a great treasure for themselves. Now I am really able to remember; what Guru Maharaj did one week back, when I read my own personal diaries. Now I feel really bad that, why I didn't do this for all these years. (Personal Diary -Shyama Rasika Dasa)

31/OCT/2014 - New Delhi

(31/OCT/2014) Today on Friday Guru Maharaj have to be in the hospital for his regular check up. Today is Gopastami. But Guru Maharaj has to be in Hospital. So he left to Hospital at 11:00am along with secretaries and morning shift devotees.

And we afternoon shift devotees at 1:30pm we left from the house with Guru Maharaj. And reached ILBS hospital at 2:15pm. Guru Maharaj lying on the bed and iV line was given and the medicine was getting injected into his body.

He asked about Sri Krishna Caitanya Mercy Contest. And I was replying to him. Since he was too tired, so I didn't read anything. Then we requested him to do Gayathri. Then he started to and after finishing it. He was tired and slept for one hour. And then we woke him up to take his lunch Prasadam. And after taking his Prasadam he asked Urukrama pr, (who was helping in the shifts) about medicinal qualities of different fruits and vegetables. And like this he was asking different questions and many things. Finally he didn't sleep at all. We were keep on chanting the same mantra "please take rest! Please sleep!" But we know, it is difficult for this personality to sleep. In his mind so many things were going on. He was just not able to sleep.

Then in this way after the medicine got fully injected at 9pm Chief Dr. Sharin came to see Guru Maharaj. And discussed with him sometime and then Guru Maharaj got discharged from the hospital. Before leaving Guru Maharaj gave his Prayer book (Interview Notebook) to Thamos to fill it up, as Thamos asked Guru Maharaj to pray for him everyday. Then we reached home at almost 9:50pm. Guru Maharaj entered home and immediately started doing Damodara Arati and Urukrama Pr was singing damodarastakam. Guru Maharaj didn't take his dinner yet. So we were pushing him to take rest. Buy he said, "I want to speak on Srila Prabhupada!" We all said, "Guru Maharaj it is 10'O clock and you have to take you dinner and medicines... And you have to take rest." Maha Varaha Pr and Ekanath Gaura pr tried their best to convince him. But couldn't. Guru Maharaj said, "I have taken a sankalpa to speak every day. So I want to speak." Then they came to a conclusion that, "Okay! We all will sit and listen to you. You can give a short talk." Then Guru Maharaj explained one reason, why sannyasa is forbidden in Kaliyuga. He spoke for 7 mins. Stating with Nama On Vishnupadaya.... We were not able to imagine, such a tiredness, and extremely weak after whole day in the hospital. We were all tired; but he is with full enthusiasm and energy to speak about Lord Caitanya. It is simply amazing...

Then after that he came to take his dinner and went to bed at 12:00am. Maha Puran pr and Golokeshwara pr and Radhapati Gopinath pr finally put his on bed to sleep. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

30/OCT/2014 - New Delhi

(30/OCT/2014) Yesterday night, a message from South Africa reached Guru Maharaj, that one of his disciple Upendra Gauranga Prabhu badly got attacked with axe by some robbers and he is now in a very critical condition in the hospital. So Maha Varaha pr reached that message to Guru Maharaj, as he was in the operation theatre. Immedialy Guru Maharaj prayed for him. And he asked about his wife and about his children. And I heard that today morning Guru Maharaj again asked the servants to confirm that, either they did puja on his name to Lord Narasimha Dev in Mayapur or not. And devotees should all pray this devotee, if Krishna willing he should make him alright.

Today morning Caitanya Lila book session started from 10:30am to 11:30pm. Since today was a lengthy session, and Guru Maharaj wants to visit temple to take darshan. So we stopped it. Guru Maharaj got ready and we all went to ISKCON Sri Sri Partha Sarathi temple. And Guru Magaraj went to the temple and offered lamps to the deities and then offered his pranams to Srila Prabhupada and returned back to house. While coming back Guru Maharaj was talking over phone with Mayapur managers.

And after that Guru Maharaj took his lunch and simultaneously he was hearing emails. Then we asked him to take rest as he was too tired. In the evening he got fresh up. And came for Srila Prabhupada Lila online class. Today there were 95 viewers. Everyday Srila Prabhupada katha is getting into deeper and deeper nectar. Many Lilas we never heard before. First time hearing these pastimes. Then after the class Guru Maharan did Damodar Arati. And had some discussion with Dr. Rajeev and took his dinner and rest. Today he was tired; going to temple; up and down driving by car. It all made him tired. Tomorrow on 31st Guru Maharaj will go to hospital for his check-ups. And tomorrow if Guru Maharaj reach from hospital before 7pm he will give live class (if he is okay; he is not tired means). Otherwise tomorrow, there won't be a class. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)