Homages from ISKCON Centers

Homages from ISKCON Centers
and magnificent artwork from many devotees worldwide. It contains amazingly authentic and captivating
little embassies of Våndävana, Mäyäpur, and Puré. Whoever walks through it becomes attracted to Kåñëa,
His holy dhämas, and the priceless cultural treasures you have given us.
Your books have been going out, Çréla Prabhupäda. Though book distribution is not as big as prasädam
distribution here, we have gradually increased your book sales here in Perth in recent years.
We pray that we may continue to create a large and captivating network of Kåñëa consciousness
here that will allow people from all walks of life to be receptive to your teachings and apply them in their
lives. There is still so much to be done in your service here. Çréla Prabhupäda, it will be possible for us
to create this network only if you kindly allow us to come even more securely under the shelter of your
divine lotus feet. On this day we beg this benediction from you.
Your aspiring servants in Perth, Australia.
Philadelphia
nama oà viñëu-pädäya kåñëa-preñöhäya bhü-tale
çrémate bhaktivedänta-sväminn iti nämine
namas te särasvate deve gaura-väëé-pracäriëe
nirviçeña-çünyavädi-päçcätya-deça-täriëe
Our dear Çréla Prabhupäda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to you on this auspicious day of your appearance.
It is by your great mercy that we have New Néläcala Dhäma, where with love and devotion we
may serve Their Lordships Çré Jagannätha, Çré Baladeva, and Çrémate Subhadrä Devé, along with Çré Çré
Rädhä-Çaradbihäré and Çré Çré Gaura-Nitäi. You have also blessed us with sincere devotees who provide
leadership and inspiration to us all. As a result, our congregation has become one big family that continues
to grow day by day.
We are pleased to report that our temple programs and preaching activities are progressing very well.
Sunday School enrollment is increasing, we are involving more devotees in book distribution, and many
students from nearby universities are attending our Sunday Feast program. Our festivals for Janmäñöamé,
Gaura Pürëimä, and other holy days are being celebrated with great enthusiasm, and the Philadelphia
Ratha-yäträ is becoming more successful and popular every year. We have also developed classes such
as “The Holy Name Series,” to help the congregation cultivate attraction for the holy name, and monthly
programs such as “Super Saturday,” at which we glorify and discuss your teachings. In addition, in the
homes of various congregation members we often have weekend devotional programs that are always
enlivening and well attended.
Çréla Prabhupäda, you have performed a miracle by spreading Kåñëa consciousness all over the world.
For this we will remain indebted to you forever. Please bless us so that we may continue to advance on
the path of Kåñëa consciousness and develop deep loving service to you and your devotees.
With all of our love at your lotus feet, we remain
Your servants in ISKCON’s community of devotees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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