Kīrtanānanda Swami

Kirtanananda Swami

Dear Srila Prabhupada,

No one could ever be so fortunate as ourselves. We have obtained the priceless gift of your association, which cannot be purchased by anyone, however powerful or intelligent he might be. By the mercy of the pure devotee, one obtains the chance for pure devotional service, which is sought after by the greatest saints and sages. Yet you have chosen to bestow your gift on us, who are so fallen and unqualified.

Therefore, our debt to you is immeasurable. From the very dregs of animalistic life you have raised us to the most elevated standard of existence. You accomplished this in a very short time, and then suddenly you left, handing us the responsibility of carrying on your mission.

We are feeling ourselves all too incompetent to carry on your work. But you are all-powerful, and if you so desire it, by following your orders we can achieve all success. You are the puppet master, adhikari we are but wooden dolls in your hands. Our dancing is all by your clever arrangement, and the intelligent man will see your hand in whatever we do.

You are never absent from us. It is only by your eyes that we see, and only because of your love that we can live. You are the eternal savior of the fallen souls, adhikari we thank you for accepting us as your children. Please continue to engage us in spreading Krsna consciousness.

Kirtanananda Swami

Initiating guru

GBC-Central U.S.A.