Dear Srila Jayapataka Swami Maharaja,

On this holy day, I wish to offer my immense gratitude to you for your worshipable life of devotion. Over the past forty-three years you have been side by side with Srila Prabhupada and his dearest associates manifesting the compassion of the Pancha Tattva in a way that will forever live in Vaisnava history.

From the time of your teen age years you dedicated your life and soul to assisting Srila Prabhupada and have never turned back. Your steadfast sacrifice of love has been foundational to the development of Sri Mayapur Dham and your tireless preaching has transformed hundreds of thousands of lives as you traveled from village to village in Bengal and all over the world, from the major cities to remote places. Witnessing your natural renunciation, wisdom and loving exchanges has inspired and conquered our hearts.  Countless devotees long to hear your narrations about Lord Chaitanya and your remembrances of Srila Prabhupada and it seems that nothing can stop your enthusiasm to share these treasures with the world.

Personally, I am overwhelmed seeing how you passed through a devastating health crisis with the grace and compassion of a true saint. Seeing the brilliance of your dedication to serve, to share and to love through these insurmountable challenges has revealed to me the essence of the scriptures and has revealed the supreme gift that Srila Parabhupada is giving to the world.

I am forever grateful to you.

Your servant,
Radhanath Swami.