(21/APR/2018 - Chennai) In my last diary few things I forgot to mention, now I remembered. When Guru Maharaj met Vraja Gauranga Prabhu, and he requested Guru Maharaj to come to Brisbane - whenever his health permits. Then, Guru Maharaj immediately asked Maha Varaha Prabhu, "Meanwhile, we wait here for Liver - why don't we go from here to Malaysia and be there for some time, and then go to Australia and come back?" And Maha Varaha Prabhu also was seriously thinking about that proposal. As from Chennai it is less than 4 hrs. So Guru Maharaj always ready to travel and preach in any condition of his health.
And I got an opportunity talk with Guru Maharaj last evening... And Guru Maharaj asked about Archives, and his Publication department, about their maintenance, funds, etc. He gave some instruction on Caitanya Book. And he was very much worried about Western devotees who are staying Mayapur especially about their Prasadam, as the cost of the Prasadam is not affordable for the residence western devotees and also, it is all spicy. And I was discussing about the plan of "Vaisnava Seva" - feeding Vaisnavas for free or minimum charge. And Guru Maharaj was very much encouraging, and he said, "Food should not be an anxiety, in Mayapur devotees should do devotional service without anxiety." And was discussing different things about it. And when Maha Varaha Prabhu heard this, he was very wanted to start as soon as possible in Mayapur and feed vaisnavas.
Today also, we joined in our afternoon shift. I was feeding Guru Maharaj, he was not able to eat, he was feeling very full. And he took two Capatis. Another day, he asked Prasanna Prabhu to prepare Pasta and he took pasta. Guru Maharaj said, it taste something to eat. Like this he was not feeling any appetite to eat. And somehow we manage to feed him with Subji, etc., still Guru Maharaj was not able to take.
And we made him to rest. And i told him, please take nice rest. So that evening you can give class energetically. But, in the evening Guru Maharaj didn't wake up. Normally Guru Maharaj won't sleep more than 1:30hrs. But today he was too tired that, he slept until 6:30pm. And he woke up, but still was laying on the bed. We told Guru Maharaj that, you can wake up at 7:15pm. So, please take rest. But, he couldn't sleep. Today also, I got a chance to speak with Guru Maharaj.
I asked him to shed light on his projects and his desires about how those project should go. And what is the mission and vision of Guru Maharaj's each and every project. And how disciples and followers of Guru Maharaj can take part and complete it in present or in future. Guru Maharaj, said, he will talk on his projects and vision. Then he talked about Caitanya book and Gaura Mandala Darshan Book.
Then he said, "Srila Prabhupada told me to take care of his God-brothers and my god-brothers. But right now: there is no disciple of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura is in this planet. But, I am helping my god-brothers. Same way my disciples also should take care of my Godbrothers - and their Godbrothers."
Like this Guru Maharaj was sharing few things. Then he got up and said, "I want to go and do Arati to Gaura Nitai!" Then Subhanga Govinda Prabhu said, "We will do Gaura Arati today."
And Akarshaka Prabhu came and paid his obeisances. Guru Maharaj saw him and said, "Akarshaka, he is equal to four iron man." And we all laughed. But, Guru Maharaj was very serious - and he said, "He is very strong man, who can eat 100 puchkas." And everyone laughed and Guru Maharaj also laughed. Then Guru Maharaj said, "If we have a war between China and India. Akarshaka will win China in Puchka competition." And we said that, "May be we will setup some puchka stall in the border of Arunacala Pradesh and China and will put Akarshaka Pr there." And Guru Maharaj was laughing and laughing.
Suddenly Guru Maharaj asked, Akarshaka... "So what is your realisation today?" Then he said what he listened today from Srila Prabhupada's lecture - how people are very attached to their body, and they don't want leave their body." Like this, he also explained about few other things, and Guru Maharaj was acting according to his talk and making fun.
Then finally, I said to Guru Maharaj - from East London Aravinda Krishna Prabhu and Yamuneavari Mataji is here to meet you. And immediately Guru Maharaj got up and got ready. And came to the Deity room and offered Arati. Prasanna Gauranga Prabhu sang Gaura Arati and Guru Maharaj did Arati.
And then Guru Maharaj came out and met with the couple. They have Guru Maharaj a report about Bangaladesh Safari and how devotees are very much enthused to go to Bangladesh again. Bhakti-Vriksa Safari. And in this way, they gave report about Bhakti-Vriksa preaching in Europe. Then they also requested Guru Maharaj about Gaura Nitai Deity for Europe preaching. About Nitai Pada Kamala, and Mayapur Candra were explained Guru Maharaj. And how Srila Prabhupada wanted Mayapur Candra in his room for worship.
Then they asked a question about Sraaddha ceremony for departed souls. And Guru Maharaj said, "It is all given in Srila Prabhupada books. And it is depends on Varna." And Maha Varaha Prabhu explained it in detail to them.
Then, they gave report about How Cudamani Mataji organized this year Vyasa-Puja celebrations in London. And she will undergo an open heart surgery - then Guru Maharaj gave a Narasimha Oil for her. Guru Maharaj enquirer about her health, how many blocks etc.
Then there was a discussion about JSSS. Guru Maharaj appreciated Mayapur JSSS very much, that they are doing it every week. And, Aravinda Krishna Pr asked about it, and Guru Maharaj said, "At least once a month disciples should do JSSS." Like this many instructions he gave to them and blessed them. As they are leaving tomorrow back to London.
Then Guru Maharaj went to his room, while going Yamunesvari Mataji asked for some more instructions on Guru Maharaj's projects. Then Guru Maharaj said, "I thought to speak on it today. But, due to my tiredness. I didn't." I also did a recording over phone. Like this the evening went very enlivening in the association of Guru Maharaj. (Personal Diary - Syama Rasika Dasa)
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