Please accept my obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I have always experienced Jayapataka as my ideal senior brother. His tolerance and ablitiy to see the good in devotees is awesome. He has always encouraged me in spite of my foolish pride and incompetence.

The most amazing thing is his tireless determination to preach in the service of Srila Prabhupada. I witnessed this during the 2011 Navadvipa mandala parikrama.   Jayapataka Swami, leaving the temple at  0700 every morning, vistied all four parties daily. That required a lot of driving, which would exhaust any of us. Inspite of it being especially difficult for him to get in and out of the car, his energy increased as he carried on. At every stop he led a blissful kirtan and gave a lecture which inspired everyone.

He attended every function during the Gaura Purnima festival, including GBC meetings, where he always makes valuable contributions. He is showing us that we need not be deterred due the condition of our bodies.

His lifetime of service is well known, yet his humility shines forth as he will give his full attention and care to anyone who approaches him. He is Maypura dham personified. He manifests the audarya mood, making it easy and attractive for fallen souls to serve Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda.

Your Servant,
krsne matir astu
Kavicandra Swami.