(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)
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