29/SEP/2017 - Sri Mayapur, India

(29/SEP/2017 - Sri Mayapur, India) Today Guru Maharaj will be coming to Mayapur. So we are all waiting for him. Guru Maharaj landed in Kolkata at 9:20am. Dharesh Prabhu, Deva Gauranga Prabhu, Maha Puran Prabhu and Sudhamai Harinam Prabhu left from Mayapur to Kolkata to receive Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj was too tired so they decided to stay in Kolkata in Nitai Charan Prabhu's flat and rest for two to three hours and then start to Mayapur. As Guru Maharaj was completely wiped out - no energy. And he asked me to arrange for the tele conference to take part in the Mayapur Executive Board Meeting. I did. But, Guru Maharaj was too tired, he couldn't keep himself awake to attend the meeting.

And I heard from Maha Varaha Prabhu that whole night he was taking care of Guru Maharaj - so he also didn't sleep in the flight, and he is also too tired. And to enter inside the apartment where Nitai Charan Prabhu's flat is there, they made a new rule that only four members are allowed. So, along with Guru Maharaj only four devotees entered after a long conversation. So, in this way they somehow had 1:30hrs rest and left to Mayapur.

Guru Maharaj reached Mayapur around 6:00pm. So many devotees were waiting to take his darshan. Because in the Lotus Conference room MEB meeting was going on. So, there was no Kirtan, but when we came to know that Guru Maharaj crossed Yoga-pitha devotees started Kirtan, and Guru Maharaj entered via Main Gate and came in front of Lotus Building. And got down from the car and devotees garlanded him, and welcomed him with so much of joy.

Then Guru Maharaj went inside the elevator and said "Press One". We know that Guru Maharaj will go for the meeting. Then Guru Maharaj took a garland and put it on my neck. I was speechless.

Then Guru Maharaj asked about Srila Prabhupada anecdotes that he sent from Balaramdesh! And I told him that, so much of your memories about Srila Prabhupada - we are getting every time from you! And we will include it. And if you spend some more time, then we will have many more details and pastimes. Guru Maharaj said, "whenever I remember anything I will record it immediately. I think I should carry a recorder with me." Then Guru Maharaj entered the meeting hall.

And I went to see Maha Varaha Prabhu, after settling the luggage and getting into his room - he was talking about his experiences in this tour along with Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj's activities are always amazing.

Then we went to Lotus Conference room to see Guru Maharaj. And everyone left from the meeting, Guru Maharaj alone was sitting and discussing with Divya Govinda Prabhu along with Bhakti Purusottama Maharaj regarding his service to Mayapur treasury. And he want to take leave from this Seva and go and do Harinam. Guru Maharaj said the example of Haridas Thakura. He was chanting, but he also do service, take darsan of Maha Prabhu, and give association to Rupa Gosvami. And take go on Preaching with Nityananda Prabhu. He changed a prostitue into a vaisnavi! Like this he was doing his chanting and preaching. You can also continue your service and chant, preach, etc.

So, after that Guru Maharaj came out and blessed the devotees whoever there, then got into the elevator and said, "Press Zero" - as he was terribly tired, he suppose to go to fourth floor to take rest. But Guru Maharaj said, "I want to take darsan of the deities." Then after taking darsan and offering ghee lamps. He came to 4th floor. Then he said, I want to use restroom. We took him, but he was already sleeping while sitting on the wheel chair, we somehow manage to move him from wheel chair to commode chair, but he was still sleeping. We didn't understand what to do, but somehow, we forcefully made him stand and dressed him up, and took him near the bed. Guru Maharaj woke up and pointed towards North. Then he sat! That is for Gayathri. Almost it took 1 hour to do Gayathri, he was sleeping... But Maha Varaha Pr, Panchajanya Pr and everyone was cheering up and and encouraging Guru Maharaj to complete and then go to bed.

Then somehow after 1 hour Guru Maharaj agreed to go to bed. We took him near the bed, he was sleeping. Then I said, "Bhajrang Bali Hanuman, jumped to Lanka in one leap by chanting one time RAMA nama! Before he completed the Rama nama, he was in Lanka." So please in one Rama nama you can jump from wheel chair to bed. Then Guru Maharaj got up chanting, 'Raaaam!' Then after landing on the bed, he was in deep sleep. Like this, his activities are our only inspiration to get some taste for the holy name. 

And Guru Maharaj said, "I am travelling from last night 11pm. I didn't take enough rest." Because they couldn't get any day time flight, Guru Maharaj travelled in night flight! And his tiredness went way high! (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

11/SEP/2017 Shyamdesh

(11-SEP-2017 Shyamdesh) Today Guru Maharaj will leave Shyamdesh and go to Russia for that reason Maha Varaha Prabhu cancelled all the programs last evening. But still, meeting devotees and talking to devotees took more than or equallent energy was spent by Guru Maharaj.

Deva Gauranga Pr was busy in packing Guru Maharaj's luggage. And Shyama Madhusudan Pr was reading to Guru Maharaj about Nepal Management issues and Guru Maharaj was replying to those emails. And it wa around 11am. Sudevi Mataji requested that, if possible we would like to do Pada-Puja for Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj agreed to it. And Guru Maharaj came out and accepted their worship. And everyone sang Guru Vandana. Krishna Rajan Pr and Sudevi Mataji did pada-Puja. And Mataji's touched Sudevi Mataji and established the link - and Prabhu's touched Krishna Rajan Pr and established the link. Nanda Kumar Prabhu (BVKS) came and met Guru Maharaj and took his siksa before this program. Then Guru Maharaj said, "Okay we will go for shopping, and Guru Maharaj asked Sudevi Mataji and Kirtana Mataji and Madhava Kanta Pr to be ready. They all got ready and Guru Maharaj also got ready. But due to his stomach upset - he couldn't make it. Even then Guru Maharaj desired to go, then Maha Varaha Prabhu said, "Better to avoid it! As we are going to leave by 6pm." Guru Maharaj said, "I will go and take my lunch in the car." But, Maha Varaha Pr didn't agree. Then Guru Maharaj told Kirtana that, you go there send send me Winter cloth photos - and I will select it through Whatsapp. Then she went and sent - and Guru Maharaj asked to buy. After his afternoon rest, we trailed out the new winter cloth, as Guru Maharaj going to Russia - and somehow his winter cloth bag was missing from his baggage.

Govinda Pr came and gave some update about his Srirangam Projects. And how the house of Venkatabhatta is now being demolished and from there he got some stone and pillars and he is keeping it in his new building. And also our ISKCON Srirangam temple got some of the stones from that holy place were Lord Caitanya stayed for four months and blessed Venkatabhatta and Gopala bhatta. So, Guru Maharaj was listening to him.

Then Sri Vallabha Pr's son Pundarika came to meet Guru Maharaj and he was telling about his new job experiences - "Data Analysis" and Guru Maharaj was asking how it work for Facebook, and so many questions.

And it is late now. So, we rushed, Guru Maharaj got ready and came out from his room and took darshan of the Lord. And all the devotees sang in chorus Narasimha Pranams. Which was resounding their love for Guru Maharaj. Then we left to Airport.

In Airport, there were extra luggage of Guru Maharaj. So, Maha Varaha Pr and Madhava Kanta Pr was trying to manage those. And Guru Maharaj met some of the disciples. Radha Bhava Gaura Pr and Hemanga Pr etc. And I went and asked his blessings. He said, "My blessings are always with you. This is my verbal blessings. Because I am not Guru Maharaj here. I am your GM." And he started to laugh. And he said, "Sudevi is here. She will take care of you." As Maha Varaha Pr booked my tickets after 4 days. So, I will be visiting different JSSS groups in order to present Jayapataka Swami Archives and Publications inside Shyamdesh, Avataridesh and Damodardesh." And Guru Maharaj left to Russia in FLY DUBAI. Then we went and dropped Deva Gauranga Pr and Prasanna Gauranga Pr in another terminals as they are heading towards India. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

10/SEP/2017 - Shyamdesh

(10-SEP-2017 - Shyamdesh) Today Morning also, I was late, I woke up late. And joined the shift around 8:30am. And I got the good fortune to feed Guru Maharaj, I remember it was idly. And Maha Varaha Pr came and told me to take my breakfast and he will feed Guru Maharaj. And I was waiting for my breakfast. Then Maha Varaha Pr came and said, "I will serve you breakfast also!" And he was in a bliss to do all these. Like this he always kind towards all the servants.

Morning when Guru Maharaj woke up - He had a thought to take one power point presentation for the Russia Sadhu Santa festival, so Guru Maharaj asked Shyama Madhusudan Prabhu to make a PPT on 8 stages of Bhakti - from Shraddha to Prema. And Guru Maharaj explained how he need this PPT. And immediately Shyama Madhusudan Pr with the help of Madhava Kanta Pr started to make this PPT.  And Guru Maharaj asked his new abdomen belt. Then, Madhava Kanta Pr measured it and Kirtana Mataji went to shop. Guru Maharaj like to do very much shopping. But somehow day there was no scope to go out.

Guru Maharaj was reviewing the PPT that Shyama Madhusudan Pr made, and giving corrections and suggestions.

Guru Maharaj came out from his room and took darshan of Lord Jagannath and performed Arati to the Lord. And blessed the devotees who were all present at that time. Then Guru Maharaj took a group photo along with all the devotees.

Then he went to take his lunch. Last night during the program he met a Mataji (I don't know her name) but known as Humoos Mataji. Whenever Guru Maharaj come to Middle East, she makes her famous Humoos for Guru Maharaj. So this time also Guru Maharaj told her to make for his lunch. And before Guru Maharaj telling to her - Maha Varaha Pr told her to prepare for Guru Maharaj and servants.

So, the lunch was prepared South India - Sambar, Rasam and rice, Aviyal. But Guru Maharjan mainly took Humoos with bread. During his lunch Aticandra Pr got one of his BV member a Mataji who sang Senapati Bhakta Srila Prabhupada song for Guru Maharaj, it was different tune. After she completed the song - Guru Maharaj said, "This is very nice, but little bit tempo and speed is fast." And asked her to make a rendition with music and we will post it on Facebook. She asked Guru Maharaj, "what are the instrument can we use?" Guru Maharaj said, "At least Mridanga Kartala, and you can add - other instrument as well, trumpet, flute etc." And then Aticandra Prabhu's daughter Gaura Priya was standing there, and Guru Maharaj was eating puppad and he called her and gave her a piece and she was in over joy.

After his afternoon rest. Guru Maharaj gave initiation over internet to Educador devotees. And After that he met many Bhakti Vriksa members and blessed them. I think this time mostly everyone was from Rama Krishna Pr's bhakti-Vriksa. And Guru Maharaj heard their names and blessed them all. Then, Guru Maharaj gave names to one Radha-Krishna deity belong to Sudhangi Radha Mataji and two Gaura Nitai Deities one deity from Abudhabi and some from Shyamdesh disciple. Guru Maharaj gave three options for each deities after mediating for almost 20mins. The second Gaura Nitai deity's picture was shown over phone - then Guru Maharaj took his Jagannath stick and touched one end on the photo, and other end on his forehead, and then gave three names for the deity. Whatever it is happening in front of our eyes- all our inconceivable pastimes.

Then again many devotees came and met Guru Maharaj and He was taking to them - blessing them. Then he went to his room to rest around 10:30pm after watching the CNN about IRMA. Guru Maharaj said, "The whole world is talking about Haricanne now - but unknowingly they are all chanting the names of Lord "Hari" "Ha" and "ri" - Namabhasa.

And said, "this is Krishna's force. In America people
are thinking that we are comfortable, but now they are experiencing this Haricanne. And will realise how much it is suffering." And one devotee said, "Guru Maharaj! The Mayor said, "It is really hellish situation now in Florida." Then, Guru Maharaj, "Does he seen hell before?" Then everyone started to laugh. And Guru Maharaj was very much concern about our temples in Florida, especially Miami. And he asked Maha Varaha Pr to find out what's happening there, how they are? Etc. When he saw that there was a Earthquake in Mexico, immediately asked Maha Varaha Pr to find out - how are the devotees doing? Etc. So as a father - he is always very much concerned about the devotees, disciples and conditioned souls.

I forgot to write in my yesterday's diary. Last night, Guru Maharaj was giving blessings to many devotees even though he was extremely tired. Suddenly one devotees came inside Guru Maharaj room and paid his obeisances and left. Then Guru Maharaj raises his head up and said one devotee was paying obeisances here, bring him. And we brought him. And Guru Maharaj asked him, "do you want to say something to me?" He said, "Yes! I lost my beads due to my ignorance. Now I got a bead from Sudevi Mataji!" And he showed the beads. And Guru Maharaj took from his and and chanted on that bead and gave back to him. That devotee - I think his name is Anantarupa Gauranga Das - actually he was very much moved by this unexpected causeless mercy and experiencing that Guru is antaryami  as like the Lord.

And Paramatattva Prabhu and his good wife Sudhangi Radha Mataji showed a Radha Krishna deity to Guru Maharaj and asked for his permission to worship them. Then Guru Maharaj asked them several questions. How many days once you will change dress for Them? She said, "Every Ekadasi!" Guru Maharaj said, "No! You have change every week!" "How many offerings will you do?" She said, "Three offerings! Morning, Afternoon and dinner!" Then Guru Maharaj asked, "How many arati you will do?" She said "two!" Guru Maharaj said, "Are you working?" She said, "I an house wife, my Prabhu only works outside." Then Guru Maharaj said, "You have to do three times arati." With all these conditions Guru Maharaj agreed for them to worship Radha and Krishna deities. And they asked for names, Guru Maharaj said, "It is too late today, we will see tomorrow."

So in this way, Guru Maharaj was performing his activities in transcendental plane with his disciples. I am so fortunate to be near to Guru Maharaj to witness these wonderful Lilas. (Personal diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

9/SEP/2017 Ananta Ananda Desh to Shyamdesh

(9-SEP-2017 Ananta Ananda Desh to Shyamdesh) I woke up at 8am. Deva Gauranga Pr and Madhava Kanta Pr being so merciful, they never woke up me up the morning shift. And I went to Guru Maharaj at 9am and Guru Maharaj was ready to take his breakfast and I was on time. And I just grabbed the opportunity and started to feed Guru Maharaj.

In UAE it was like too hot outside. So whenever we turn on the pipe for water it is only Hot water. So, Guru Maharaj was finding difficulty to take bath. And even yesterday this was one of the reason for delay to start from Shyamdesh. But, Sudevi Mataji arranged 20 litre water bottle - so we managed. And we started to fill the buckets well in advance - so that the water naturally got cool down. But here in the Hotel there was no buckets. But, again we managed with drinking water and gave a bath to Guru Maharaj.

Then Guru Maharaj was discussing with Maha Varaha Pr, Madhava Kanta Pr and Shyama Madhusudan Pr regarding this schedules and travel and routings. Then Narayani Radha Mataji was over phone - she explained about the schedules of Russian Sadhu Sabha festival and Guru Maharaj's class timings, weather report extra.

Then Shyama Madhusudan Pr was reading mails to Guru Maharaj. And Guru Maharaj was giving answers. All management related mails. Then few Bengali devotees came to take his blessings. And Guru Maharaj said that he will take early lunch and take his afternoon rest and will leave to meet Ananta Ananda Desh devotees, and then go for the evening program in Ajman to meet Shyamdesh devotees. Radhabhava Gaura Pr - Shyamdesh Yatra leader came to meet Guru Maharaj and update about the programs etc.

The program scheduled at 6:30pm. But, we started from Hilton around 5:00pm. And Guru Maharaj we to meet Ananta Ananda Desh devotees in a hotel and blessed them and did two three Anna-prasanna for kids. And rewarded the devotees who all engaged in celebrating this Ratha-Yatra festival. Then blessed everyone and left from there to Shyamdesh Program. It was already 6:10pm. And another 2 hours drive.

We reached one school where the program was organised at 8:30pm. And Guru Maharaj quickly changed his dress code and came to the stage - and addressed the devotees. Then also accepted many devotees and gave shelter, and many took aspiration. Then due to so much push and pull, Guru Maharaj left from there around 10pm. Guru Maharaj planned to bless everyone - but unable to control the crowd. So we left.

While coming back somehow, Guru Maharaj's blue clicker missed. When we reached home - we realised. And we tried to locate it - but we couldn't.

Then Maha Varaha Prabhu gave a new clicker to Guru Maharaj. Then Radha Bhava Gaura Pr said, I have white clickers with Tulasi bead - I will bring those for Guru Maharaj. Again a long day ended in Sudevi Mataji's home. I must have missed many things, because I am writing these diaries after 7 days. So, I am not able to recall many things. And may be other devotees can add up from their memories and correct my diary. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

8/SEP/2017 - Shyamdesh to Ananta Ananda Desh

(8-SEP-2017 - Shyamdesh to Ananta Ananda Desh) Guru Maharaj got up so early. And his battery get charged very fast. Even a two hour rest will make him fresh. But, he got good rest after his yesterday's long travel. Then we all set to go for Ananta Ananda Desh Ratha-yatra. We suppose to start from here at 9:30am - so that we can reach at 11:30am for the program. Guru Maharaj had nice South Indian breakfast made by Sudevi Mataji and team. Then due to medicines - his stomach was upset. So, he was not able to start on time. Then, he around 11am Guru Maharaj came out from his room and he took the darshan of Sudevi Mataji's home deities, Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva and Subhadra and Gaura Nitai, Laksmi Narsimha deva. There were few devotees also came to join with Guru Maharaj in his travel. Guru Maharaj was talking to and blessing and also moving. Then we all got into different cars. Today morning Shyama Madhusudan Prabhu also arrived from India to join back in Guru Maharaj's service. Haridas Caitanya Prabhu and Shyama Madhusudan Pr got into Guru Maharaj's car. And we all got in to different cars. It was almost 2 hours journey from Shyamdesh to Ananta Ananda Desh.

When we reached Ananta Ananda Desh we saw that it was a huge arrangement and indoor Ratha-yatra. And it is full of Bangalore devotees from Bangladesh mainly. And it is almost 99% like Bangladesh. And few kids from Shyamdesh Bhakti Vriksa were holding lamps to welcome Guru Maharaj. But it was too much crowed so the kids were not able to present themselves as they planned.

Guru Maharaj entered the arena and devotees were trying to facilitate him, but it was not properly organised so there were push and pull. But, the devotees were formed a nice way for Guru Maharaj to get in. Then Guru Maharaj changed his cloths and got up on stage to address the assembled devotees. The class was in Bengali with Hindi translation. Deva Gauranga Pr did the Bengali repetition and Madhava Kanta Pr did the Hindi translation. There was Gaura Mani Mataji and group who were doing kirtan. More than 4000 people were there in that hall - after the lecture, with lot of push and pull Guru Maharaj reached the Ratha-yatra area. And Guru Maharaj did Pratapa-Rudra Seva for Lord Jagannatha by sweeping the floor in front of the Ratha, and did Arati to the Lord and inaugurated the Ratha-yatra. And pulled the Ratha for few feet then Guru Maharaj left the place - as devotees were jumping on him and they were becoming more ecstasy to get Guru Maharaj's blessings. But, due to his reason, Maha Varaha Pr decided that we will take Guru Maharaj from here. So Guru Maharaj couldn't able to attend the procession.

Then Guru Maharaj came out and a devotee from Damodardesh offered Guru Maharaj a lot of Kesar (குங்குமப் பூ) he also gave it before - Guru Maharaj used it for Radha Madhava Abhishek in Mayapur. So, this time also he gave lot of Kesar. And Guru Maharaj blessed him and his wife. Like this many devotees they were and coming and taking blessings from Guru Maharaj.

Guru Maharajs stat was arranged in Hilton Hotel which was 20mins drive from the Ratha-yatra spot. And it was not big spacious rooms. But there we got around two rooms one for Guru Maharaj and one for servants. And in another hotel which was 15mins drive from there - there they got few rooms.

And when Guru Maharaj came back to the room. He took his lunch Prasadam - and Prasanna Gauranga Pr was feeding him and I was assisting him.

Then Guru Maharaj went to use rest room - and it was too small and we couldn't able to close the door with the commode wheel chair. So, we took the curtain and made temporary screen for Guru Maharaj.

Somehow, our lunch Prasadam didn't come. We were all hungry. And the organisers not able to make it. Then around 5pm we got out Prasadam. Then in the evening Guru Maharaj was discussing with Harilila Prabhu about Chennai temple management and things. And he was answering emails related to Chennai Managements.

Then in the evening few devotees from Avataridesh came to take Guru Maharaj's darshan headed by Bahu Rupa Prabhu. Few devotees want to become Brahmacaris, one from Bangladesh and one from Orissa as far as I remember. And Guru Maharaj gave lot of advice in this subject and guided them. Then Bahu Rupa pr got blessing for his grand child and blessing a for his family members as well. Then a devotee family came with Harilila Prabhu, also got blessings, their kid asked the permission of Guru Maharaj to do a Harinam Kirtan. And Guru Maharaj said, Yes! Then she sang a very nice Hare Krishna melody. And Guru Maharaj was blessings devotees. And all the devotees took their leave with so much joy after taking Guru Maharaj's blessings.

Then Guru Maharaj was watching CNN about IRMA Haricanne attack. Then Sarvaloka Pr (Ananta Ananda Desh Yatra leader) and Sudevi Mataji came to meet Guru Maharaj in order to short out the misunderstanding of Ananta Ananda Desh devotees and Sarvaloka Pr that last night, Sudevi Mataji didn't take Guru Maharaj to her house, it is because of Guru Maharaj's health and by his wish he went to Sudevi Mataji's home.

And Guru Maharaj himself gave the detail explanation again. And he said, "It is not the mistake Sudevi, it is all my mistake." All the servants were in anger. And I was also thinking, first of all why Guru Maharaj have to give explanation to him, and why he has to say sorry?

Then Guru Maharaj hugged him and pacified him. And then he asked forgiveness also from Sudevi Mataji. But after when I analyse about this response of Guru Maharaj, I understood that, he respected the feeling of his disciple, and he want him to be cheerful not morose. And he is carrying the mood of Lord Nityananda, so for him - there is no offence in Sarvaloka Pr's act. But, at the same time he want to protect him from committing Vaisnava Aparatha against Sudevi Mataji. So, that his spiritual life won't get affected, and Ananta Ananda Desh preaching won't get hampered due to this. And they won't develop any inimical thoughts in their mind. Rather they will co-operatively work for the mission for Srila Prabhupada. So, there are lot views which can be seen when we analyse Guru Maharaj activities. It is very deep.

Then Guru Maharaj asked for Carrot and ginger juice. And we ordered from Hilton. Even though we said that, don't put sugar. But still the juice was with sweet. Then Guru Maharaj took 100ml and gave to everyone to taste it. So we all took some.

Then we all went to bed around 11pm. And Night shift devotees, Haridas Caitanya Pr and Dinanath Guru Pr joined the shift. After 30mins, Dinanath Pr came to our room and asked me to come and help Guru Maharaj to go bed. So, I went and Guru Maharaj was watching about IRMA. And Dinanath Pr was explaining about the News in detail. Then Guru Maharaj took his medicines... then he went bed at 1:30am. Many things we discussed but I am not able to remember now. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Dasa)

7/SEP/2017 - Shyamdesh

(7/SEP/2017 - Shyamdesh) I and Haridas Caitanya Prabhu left Sri Mayapur Dham on 6th afternoon and took our flight at 9pm to Jaipur then at 5am to Shyamdesh. We reached here around 6:30am. Parama Tattva Prabhu and Kirtana Mataji came to pick up us. We reached Sudevi Mataji's home. And We heard that Guru Maharaj left Kuala Lumpur and will be reaching this evening here. Once Guru Maharaj land here - he will go to Ananta Ananda Desh Ratha-Yatra and we both have to join with him.

By afternoon a message came to Sudevi Mataji from Maha Varaha Prabhu that Guru Maharaj will come and once he land - according to his health condition we will decide whether he can travel to Ananta Ananda Desh, otherwise keep your home ready for Guru Maharaj's to stay. She went to her office that day. So, she started to clean her house and rented a Hospital bed etc. And her daughter Kirtana Mataji went for shopping and got all the necessary items for Guru Maharaj. Then Sudhangi Radha Mataji and Sudevi Mataji they prepared a light dinner for Guru Maharaj.

Then we left 6:30pm and reached Airport. It is really different kind of welcoming that I am experiencing first time. Around 10+ devotees we assembled there. Yatra Leader Radha Bhava Gaura Prabhu etc. We received a message that Guru Maharaj landed and will come out in few mins. And from Maha Varaha Prabhu a message to came to Sudevi Mataji that Guru Maharaj will stay in your home today and will travel to Ananta Ananda Desh tomorrow morning. But, the devotees in Ananta Ananda Desh was very upset that Guru Maharaj is not coming now to their place and we are missing our service to Guru Maharaj, etc. It was 8:30pm Guru Maharaj came out - then we came to know that Maha Varaha Pr and Prasanna Gauranga pr were stopped in immigration and they were asking them questions - why they went to Doha? What is the purposes,etc. So it took their 1 hr. So Guru Maharaj was not able to come out.

Okay! What is the different kind of experience in welcoming Guru Maharaj here. Normally we welcome Guru Maharaj by offering Garland, dandavats (even in Airports), play Mridangam Kartal, kirtan, ulu-dvani, etc. Here less devotees, and no one can pay obeisances, no kirtan nothing, Guru Maharaj came out and just directly went to the car. Then Ananta Ananda Desh devotees were trying to convince Maha Varaha pr - that Guru Maharaj can drive 2 hrs and go to Ananta Ananda Desh we have made all the arrangements for Guru Maharaj. But, Guru Maharaj said, I want to take rest as I am travelling from morning, and transit in Singapore, then 4 hrs time zone different for Malaysia and Shyamdesh. Then finally it was decide that Guru Maharaj will stay in Sudevi Mataji's home in Shyamdesh. Guru Maharaj won't meet any devotees. He will just go and rest, said Maha Varaha Prabhu.

Then we started to along with Guru Maharaj. Guru Maharaj took his dinner on the way to His residence. When Guru Maharaj saw me, he asked, "What made you come here?" I said, "Archives! As Maha Varaha Pr asked me to come and generate some fund for Archives and explain about its activities and get some donation for Archives." Guru Maharaj said, "That's sounds great!" Then we reached home by 30mins. Meanwhile Guru Maharaj was explaining about, how the doctors drained 11 litres of Fluid from his stomach and they left 4litres in his abdomen. Because by doing that continuously, kidney and other organs may get affected - mainly kidney. But, even, after getting discharged from Hospital, within 12 hrs he started to come and see his disciples and siksa-disciples in Shyamdesh.

Then Guru Maharaj came home and entered the flat and he was very tired. Then he asked for a helbal tea. The devotees from Ananta Ananda Desh came to take blessings from Guru Maharaj with lot of disappointment that Guru Maharaj didn't come able to come to their place. Their leader was very much upset, so they connect that leader over phone to Guru Maharaj, and Guru Maharaj said, "If I would have been a young, without health issues, I would have come over there. And I just came out from the hospital, and four hours time different between Malaysia and Shyamdesh. So I am very tired travelling almost 10 to 12 hours." So, Guru Maharaj said all these facts to make understand that, this is the reason that I am not able to come. But still the leader was very upset. Soon after that Guru Maharaj went to bed and slept. Haridas Caitanya Prabhu and Aticandra Prabhu from Shyamdesh along with one more devotee, joined the night shift to assist Guru Maharaj. (Personal Diary - Shyama Rasika Das)