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Great legendary, historical trademark of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha
I am highly grateful to you. In the year nineteen ninety nine in Chowpatty beach in
front of the temple, from Radheshyam Prabhu dehino 'smin yath dehe kaumra
yauvana jar tath dehntara-prptir dhras tatra na muhyati. I have learnt from
H.G. Radheshyam Prabhu that I am not this body but the spirit soul. When I came to
know that Radhesyam Prabhu is coming here, I could not believe and it was scary also,
for teachers as Radheshyam Prabhu is coming as a student. I could not believe at all, it
must be a good thought only and it will not manifest actually. But when Prabhu came
here then I thought probably it will be just for a month and so and Prabhu will just
take principles of Vidyapitha from here and implement in Pune. Actually, it is so
unbelievable that Prabhu has ended this Vidyapitha as a student but actually he is the
best teacher for he is teaching us this humility. Actually it requires great account of
humility as we are discussing increasing humility and this is oceanic example that
Prabhu show. Just like we say one action speaks more than thousand words, this is
action for two years, now if we will add up, how many .words cannot describe
actually what Prabhu has taught us. So, Prabhu your example actually we will
continue to shine brilliantly like the Sun and we will take inspiration from you
throughout our lives and I am sure many leaders in ISKCON will also derive
inspiration from your example for millenniums to come. Thank you.
Damodar Das
vidya lagane ji mane baa kheda
vidya lagane ji mane baa kheda, ro eka gua uni adbhuta tomra,
vicchedera tika k citte kare cheda tma prati kahora ra anyate udra
1) Today in this moment of farewell I am feeling 7) We hear about one more amazing quality of yours.
very much grief in mind. The sharp thorn of You are very much strict with your own-self but lenient
separation is piercing my heart. with others.
aiche guera praka dekhi caritre tomra, hena saga bhaga habe cinti be duka
pani cari ikho vaiava sadcra kp-di lgi knde dsa padmamukha
6) That quality is truly manifested in your 12) Now this association is going to get over, this very
character. You are very much expert in following thought is responsible for my increasing pain. Your
the vaisnava etiquette in your own life and servant Padmamukha Nimai Das is crying for your
teaching it to others. merciful glance.
Hare Krishna, Please accept my humble obeisance
Dear Prabhuji, These two years of Vidyapitha especially in your presence were most beautiful years of my life. I
am always deeply inspired by your simplicity and especially when once you told that after completing your
vidyapeeth you are planning to start doing book distribution at railway stations, markets etc. to develop
humility. Although you are with such a busy & hectic schedule, still after class you always give us extra time,
discussing on various topics. I will be always grateful for all your guidance & love for us.
Your servant
Srisacidulal Das
Sitting in same class and studying with Hg Radheshyam Prabhu is itself a great privilege. It
is like a pauper studying with a millionaire in a same class. Seeing his eagerness, enthusiasm
and humility in completely engaging in each and every aspects of the Vidyapitha
curriculum along with managing multifarious engagements in Pune and around the world,
I see myself as a toddler learning to walk. With his example I see a long term life goal to be
staunch like him. Each and every minute in his association is lifetime learning for me. I pay
my prostrated humble obeisance to all my siksa gurus. Jai Srila Prabhupada
Your Servant,
Pran Gopinath Das
Being in your presence is like holding on to a 440V supply. Everyone is constantly charged with
enthusiasm and pure devotional thoughts. Im very grateful to have been able to bask in your glowing
aura. Unlike others, I dont have very skillful vaishnava dealings and thus I deprived myself of your full
mercy. Im reminded of Devahuti, lamenting for not being able to take full opportunity of powerful pure
association. However, the little we shared through emails, exchanges, etc. is very valuable to me. Im still
amazed at how simple and down to earth you present yourself, although you are very very exalted in
character and devotion. I thank you so much prabhuji, for being so nice to all of us, especially my
humble self. Sharing a classroom with you is the second biggest impression youve made in my life. The
first was back in 2009, when I attended the 2nd YPTC program in Pune. I seek your blessings and
forgiveness for mistakes.
- Hemarupa Caitanya Dasa
Your association in the Vidyapitha days is
really a boon upon us; I personally did
learn so many things from you and
everything about you is really amazing.
You always give time to everybody no
matter how much you may be busy. Your
sadhana inspired me a lot you never miss
any single mangal arati, and for japa you
seat in one place only while japa your
focus never becomes divert etc. Your
extensive travelling and your simplicity all
are just astonishing. You are president of
NVCC, such big person but on the
spiritual platform so humble; for example
so many time you came with me on cycle
double seat. You are a great optimistic
you never speak negative word, always see
good in others, always glorifies others.
Your comments in the classes are very
practical and visionary. You are so
disciplined in all activities. Both your
morning Bhagvatam classes and singing of
mangal arati are very nourishing.
GRATEFUL TO YOU PRABHU
It is very humbling experience to write a word of Gratitude & appreciation for you. It is like the dwarf trying to touch the moon. But as it is said
in the Bhagavatam one has to glorify Lord & his devotees as far as ones capacity, in order to purify oneself. By giving acronyms of your name, I
would like to purify myself by citing your some qualities which are worth hearing & meditating & made great impact in my life in these two years.
R-Responsibility: Prabhuji, you took full responsibility in your life to manage both your busy schedule as a president in Pune as well as a sincere
serious student of Vidyapitha in past two years. By doing this, you set an example of an ideal students of Vidyapitha not only to me but also all the
future Vidyapitha students.
A-Approachability: Even you are so senior devotee in Krishna consciousness then also you are always approachable to all of us. So whenever I have
to ask you any questions, you will happily answer all the questions & remove my doubts from the root. This is very rare quality.
Absorption: Also your absorption in each & every activities; whatever you do, you do from your whole heart without negligence in order to please
Guru & Krishna. Whether it is chanting, singing mangala arati, giving Bhagavatam class, writing daily tests or asking questions & clearing doubts
of devotees or serving prasadam in ashram to devotees.
Aim: Without aim & purpose in the life, lives become useless. Similarly you have purpose in your mind while joining Vidhyapitha which you
express with all of us & now after completing two years course of Vidyapitha you will be going to fulfill your aim by starting Bhakti Vaibhava
course in four corner of India ie Pune, Kanpur, Bangalore & Kolkatta
D-Determination: Without determination in life one cannot achieve anything in the life. You showed by your personal example that how much
one should be determine to sacrifice ones comfort for the higher cause i.e. to please the Lord & Srila Prabhupada. You have earnest desire in your
heart to scrutinizing studying Srimad Bhagavatam & Chaintya Caritamrita & fulfill the instruction of Prabhupada .
Discipline: Your whole life is the embodiment of discipline in each & every words, actions & behavior.
Dedication: Your dedication for studying Bhagavatam & applying in the personal life before preaching is amazing. In all our presentation I was
looking for your valuable comments on how to apply the principle of Bhagavatam in the practical life.
H-Humility: Your each action is the expression of your deep humility which touches my heart. Even while correcting any devotees or giving
feedback you do with such humble mood that one will follow whatever you say from his heart.
E-Enthusiasm: Your enthusiasm to speak as well as hear Krishna Katha for hour & hour without break as you demonstrated in our Retreats &
Presentation. In spite of you were the teacher of all the teachers of Vidyapitha, you listens them so attentively & after asks many practical
application based questions, even though you know all the answers simply for ours benefits .
S-Sharing the bliss of KC to all: Just by interacting with you anybody can feel the bliss of KC which emanates from your speech, which not only
satisfy the heart but nourishes the soul.
Sincerity: You took whole Vidyapitha very sincerely that you without fail write all the exams & also when sometime you did not able to come to
Wada because of some urgent work, then also you did not fail to hear on-line classes on phone which was worth noting.
Simplicity: In-spite of being so senior from all of us, you behave as if you are a new devotee or like us.
Stick to the principle/ Vaishnava siddhanta: You never deviate from the Vaishnava siddhanta, which was shown in your each lecture, Q & A.
H- Honesty in behavior, action & intention
Y- Your Commitment: I heard from devotees that you increased your responsibility & commitment many times in Pune. In weekend you did
whole weeks programs & meeting along with your studies. This showed your commitment for the service & mission of Srila Prabhupada.
A-Appreciation of all devotees from the core of heart.
M-Mood: You showed the ideal mood of students of Srimad Bhagavatam is to serve Bhagavatam by ones words, action & behavior. By actually
applying the principle of Bhagavatam in life. By your presence in Vidyapitha, I experience both Book Bhagavatam & personal Bhagavatam in form
of your good self.
Although I am an insignificant but by the mercy of Krishna, I got your association. This was the most precious & unforgettable moments of my
Life in KC. So I pray at your lotus feet & request you to always shower your merciful glance on me & let me imbibe a drop of your qualities in my
life that will be the success of my life. At last if unknowingly by my action, behavior & deeds, I commit any oence to you then kindly forgive me.
Varad Gopal das
Hare Krishna dear Radheshyam Prabhu, Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to
guru and gauranga. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.I got opportunity to study in BVVP
which is like a blind man got eyes to see the path but prabhuji your presence is getting a
guide on that path who guides with unlimited love & compassion .The wealth of
experience which you shared with us gave me hope & srength for my journey on the path
of devotion. Prabhu, your each activity in bahkti which I saw in GEV like mangala arati
singing, your SB class, your seminars etc. are festival for me. The inspiration & enthusiasm
I got in your association during these two years, with that fuel the vehicle of devotion can
reach its destination. Please forgive me if anything I have done or spoke which brought
displeasure to you. I am not qualified to sit with you in this course but due to your ocean
of compassion and love you accepted me, gave your valuable time to answer my queries.
pane ayogya dekhi' mane p kobha l
tathpi tomra gue upajaya lobha ll
"I am very depressed at being unfit candidates for Your mercy. Yet since I have observed
Your transcendental qualities, I am very much attracted to You."
I express gratitude from core of my heart.
Debasish
I still remember the day when I first came to know
that we were getting the great fortune to attend
Vidyapitha program along with you. I couldnt
believe it initially. Immediately my thoughts raced
back to year 2006 when I had first seen and heard
you in the 50th Prerna festival at Chowpatty
temple which happened to be the first Prerna We cannot suciently
which I attended. Now its year 2016 and our 2 express our deep heartfelt
years of Vidyapitha program in your association gratitude to you for all your
has come to an end. As HG Gauranga prabhu had most valuable kind
said in one of his classes that these 2 years were the association and merciful
best ISKCON can oer anyone. Yes it certainly is guidance in last two years of
not just because of the opportunity to study Vidyapitha course.
Bhagavatam & Caitanya Caritamrtam but to get Personally, I am very much
your close association in Vidypitha classroom as inspired in my devotional
well as in the morning programs & especially your service by your very good
Bhagavatam classes and Mangal artis. example. I felt very much
I personally learned a lot on vaisnava sadacar from happy and fortunate to get
your talks, explanations and most importantly the chance to associate with
your personal dealings with vaisnavas at various you so intimately in the
levels. Inspite of your busy schedules you were Vidyapitha class.
always approachable and took out time to answer We all wish you a very happy
our questions. Im really grateful to for having healthy life in Krishna
given so much of your valuable time to guide me Conscious forever. Please,
whenever I approached you with some doubt or forgive my any oences unto
guidance. Ill sincerely try to apply all the kind your lotus feet. Extremely
suggestions and inspiring words you have spoken grateful to you for all you
to me personally or as a batch. have given to us.
I would like to beg forgiveness from you for Jagarnath yatra Das
having oended you or caused inconvenience to
you in any way knowingly or unknowingly.
Hare Krishna today I'm trying to glorify such wonderful soul Radheshyam
prabhu with my very small intelligence that he spent two years with us. When
I heard from Gaurang Prabhu Radheshyam Prabhu is going to join
Vidyapitha & that is in our batch I was amazed & happy. then I thought the
person who is himself Bhagvat, he wants to do this course & spend his
valuable time for this study it means we're going to be part of great thing.
Gaurang Pr was saying prabhuji took permission from Maharaj for this
course. Even though he is so busy & doing so many programs, himself temple
president practically no time for this still he did so many adjustments because
of his deep desire for learning shastra. I have seen prabhuji is very simple &
very inspiring from his own example, like Prabhuji was going every Friday
Pune coming back on Monday by bus & train even though he can use car.
Prabhuji have lot of quality's which is dicult to enumerate like he is sincere,
determine, simple, enthusiastic, surrender, punctual.
Our batch is really fortunate that we get the association of such exalted
Vaishnava which is very rare. I will request prabhuji please bless me so that
whatever we heard from dierent teachers, from you able to follow in my life.
I would like to conclude by saying plz forgive me for of my any oenses unto
your lotus feet & i like to pray to Vrindavan Bihari & Ban Bihari you stay
healthy so that u can perch many souls make them Vaishnava.
Yours Servant
Ram Murari Das
Studying Bhagavatam in the association of Vaisnavs is so sweet when combined with
the camphor of Radheyshyam Prabhus association that makes it most enlivening
nectarine moment of a readers life.
It was my great fortune to study Srimad Bhagavatam accompanied
with a person Bhagavata; HG Radheyshyam Pr, who acts as per dea kla ptra.
Although he is the grand teacher of all teachers who are taking our classes in
Vidyapitha but still when he enters the class room he acts exactly like a student
amongst us.
I remember in Bhagavatam Canto 3rd Uddhava says to Vidura after Krishnas
departure, This universe with all its planets is most unfortunate. And even more
unfortunate are the members of the Yadu dynasty because they could not identify Lord
Hari as the Personality of Godhead, any more than the fish could identify the moon.
Similarly, GEV will feel incomplete in the absence of Radheyshyam Pr & even more
incompleteness in the life of Vidyapitha students because we also could not identify
who really Radheyshyam Pr is, being in illusion by his acting as one of our batch mate.
I think this 2 year of Vidyapitha in the association of Radheyshyam Pr is the best time,
I have ever lived. Hence I will try my best to follow the valuable rare jewel of practical
inputs what he had given in our classes, which are really most relevant for a sdhaka in
ISKCON.
Prabhu, I will like to beg forgiveness for all my oences committed at your lotus feet
and please keep me always in your heart.
Abhimanyu Prn Das