(29-30/JAN/2020 - Siliguri, India) Today morning Guru Maharaja was on the TOVP-E meeting. As my sim card got corrupted - I went with a devotee to Airtel showroom, but when I went our vehicle tire got puncher and I got stuck for nearly 1:30hrs. When I came back, Guru Maharaja was doing Parikrama of the temple and visiting the smriti Navadvipa tirthas... Guru Maharaja visited Sita Rama temple and was there for longer time praying to Hanuman, the greatest servitor of Lord Rama. Then like this, he did Arati to all the Deities in each small temples. Then he got back to his room and had his lunch.
Today evening there is going to be initiation ceremony for 100 devotees from different parts of North Bengal and Nepal. And Mani Gopal Pr was doing the final checks, and reporting to Guru Maharaja. It was scheduled around 6pm. After lunch Guru Maharaja took rest and got ready, on the doorstep there were many devotees; as today is Sarasvati Puja, even there were so many local public crowd. Before leaving the room, a devotee came with his son to do Vidhyarambha, and Guru Maharaja was holding his had wrote "Krsna" "Rama" and made him chant. Then from Gangtok one mataji came to take Guru Maharaja's darsan, she travelled for 9 hrs, just for the darsana of Guru Maharaja and go back. Her name is Durga. Guru Maharaja gave her shelter and she was in tears when Guru Maharaja said, "From today you are my spiritual-bhedi" (spiritual daughter). And Guru Maharaja blessed her daughter Sonam by touching her mobile. Then from Melbourne two three devotees took shelter via video call. Madhava Kanta Pr was organizing all these things at the same time.
Then Guru Maharaja came out, but the temple management didn't organize any security or discipline way for Guru Maharaja to go to temple. There were many devotees and servants and some local temple brahmacaris and youths were trying to make Barry gates and control the crowd. But, still it was very hard. And finally we lifted Guru Maharaja to the temple hall. And Guru Maharaja took darsana of the Deities and offered ghee lamp. Compared to Bangladesh Siliguri temple is not even 5% organized in crowd management. In this way, Guru Maharaja reached the initiation hall.
Devotees did a short Pada-puja and Guru Puja performed by the president Akilatma Prabhu. After that, Guru Maharaja gave nice class on the importance of the Holy name through the Ajamila uddhara. Then, Guru Asraya and initiation began 100 initiation was completed very fast. Then, Guru Maharaja went to his room and again one more Vidhyarambha he performed. And blessed the kid. Then Guru Maharaja took his dinner.
And night shift devotees Dvarakesvara Pr abd Nitai-lilaraja Pr joined. We heard from Radharaman Sevaka Pr in the morning that, at 2:30am Guru Maharaja vomited, and got diarrhea. And he went to bed at 3:30am. Again, at 4:30am diarrhea and went to bed at 5:30am. And slept until 8am. He was too tired.
Maha Varaha Pr and Ekanatha Gaura Pr were saying that, it is because Guru Maharaja is not following schedule. He is not eating on time, or resting enough. And stretching himself for devotees. And more over the effect of accepting so many disciples karma.
I went to see Guru Maharaja at 9am. He was taking a light breakfast Haridasa Caitanya Pr was feeding him. There was a Maharaja from Siliguri Gaudiya Matha named Bhakti Nilaya Janardhana Swami, he was there when Guru Maharaja on the first day also, he was there with Guru Maharaja offering lamps and in Guru Maharaja lectures and in Guru Maharaja's room. Guru Maharaja asked him when he met him, "How are you Maharaja? And how is Matha?" Etc. And he invited Guru Maharaja to visit the Matha on his way to Airport. Guru Maharaja said. "I will try!"
Today, due to Guru Maharaja's health (diarrhea, vomit) he was very weak. So, Maha Varaha Pr suggested that, better to avoid going to Janardhana Maharaja's Matha and take some 30mins rest. But, Guru Maharaja was very much wanted to go there otherwise Maharaja will be very sad. When Maharaja heard that Guru Maharaja can't go due to his health reasons, Maharaja started to cry. And Maha Varaha Pr fell at Maharaja's feet and requested that, this time we avoids this program - Guru Maharaja will come during his next visit to Siliguri. And Guru Maharaja was not able to sat anything to Maharaja; and everyone of us was standing on the one side saying that, Health is more important so better to rest. Somehow we convinced Guru Maharaja and made ly-down on the bed. But, he didn't sleep; he couldn't sleep. It is already 11am. Guru Maharaja flight is at 1:40pm. So, Maha Varaha Pr took the servants and luggage bags to do check-in in advance. And told us that bring Guru Maharaja to airport; and if Guru Maharaja wants to visit the Gaudiya Matha then tell him that, he can be inside the car and take darsan and reach airport as early as possible.
Dr. Acaryaratna Pr gave two tablets to contract diarrhea Guru Maharaja took that. We told Guru Maharaja that, please take rest; he was restless, and we said, we will visit Gaudiya Matha on our way to airport. Then his face got changed and with full blossom, he said let us start now.
He asked me in the morning, "Are you coming with me to Delhi?" I said, "No! Guru Maharaja we are going to Mayapur by train. And will come to receive you in Kolkata Airport on First?" And Guru Maharaja asked, "what time is your train?" "4pm" Guru Maharaja said, "Testa Torsa?" I said, "I don't know - Madhava Kanta Pr booked the tickets and we are 7 seven devotees going." Guru Maharaja used travel frequently before so, he knows the train names etc. So Testa Torsa Express is the name of the train that leaves at 4pm. But, I couldn't understand that train name until then we miss this express.
Then Madhava Kanta Pr, Deva Gauranga Pr, Radharaman Sevaka Pr and I went with Guru Maharaja in the car, usually Guru Maharaja keep his legs on the front seat; as it will take 1:30hrs to Airport - we requested Guru Maharaja to keep his legs on the front seat. But, Guru Maharaja said, "No! Ask Maharaja to sit on that seat." Guru Maharaja was conscious of every single thing.
Then Maharaja got in, and I was reading some emails that Radharaman Sevak Pr asked me to read. And Guru Maharaja answered back. Then dictated some replies. And like this after some 45 mins we reached the Matha. Guru Maharaja stayed inside the car and did the Arati to the beautiful Deities. And blessed the devotees and left from there to Airport, and we returned from there to ISKCON Siliguri.
This Bhakti Nilaya Janardhana Swami Maharaja was serving in Mayapur Gurukula before. But, he is from Gaudiya Matha. And his guru called him back to manage the Matha. So he left ISKCON service. But, he had such a respect for Guru Maharaja that, after his guru left this world, he accepted Guru Maharaja to be his main siksa guru. And even on the altar, we see the picture of his Guru and then Guru Maharaja's photo. Janardhana Maharaja was very happy that Guru Maharaja visited the Matha. Guru Maharaja somehow fulfill everyone's spiritual desires.
Now we are heading towards Mayapur. And day after tomorrow we will go to Kolkata to receive Guru Maharaja to Mayapur. (Syama Rasika dasa - Personal Diary)
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