The acupunctarist had suggested that Guru Maharaja be taken to see some
nature or greenaries. Dr. Giriraj prabhu and Guru Maharaja’s servants did
some research yesterday to see which place was suitable to take Guru
Maharaja. It was decided that today he would first go to have darshan of Sri
Radha Giridhari temple which is just nearby, opposite to the Bhaktivedanta
hospital and then to National park.
Guru Maharaja had his breakfast, facial theraphy in the morning and then was
taken in the car to the temple. Braja Hari prabhu had purchased a new Innova
car so Guru Maharaja could use it during his Mumbai stay. He had sent this
car from Juhu to Bhaktivedanta hospital for Guru Maharaja to use.
There was a big gathering of devotees in the temple. Jagajivan prabhu, the
Temple President honored Guru Maharaja by garlanding him and the kirtan
party gave a warm reception welcoming Guru Maharaja. Guru Maharaja was taken
in the wheel chair inside the temple. Guru Maharaja had darshan of Sri Sri
Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi and Sri Sri Radha Giridhari. Guru
Maharaja made his prayers to the Deities. Sometimes he slowly raised his
hand and sometimes he folded his hands to offer prayers. Later he was taken
to have darshan of Srila Prabhupada. Jagajivan prabhu offered garland to
Srila Prabhupada on behalf of Guru Maharaja. A mike was given to Guru
Maharaja and he amazed all of us by starting to lead a kirtan:
“Nitai Gauranga Nitai Gauranga Nitai Gauranga Jaya Nitai Gauranga
Jaya Sacinandana Jaya Sacinandana Jaya Sacinandana Jaya Sacinandana
Jaya Radha Giridhari Radha Giridhari Radhe
Jaya Jaganatha Jaya Jaganatha Jaya Baladeva Jaya Subhadra
Jagannatha swami nayana patha gami nayana patha gami bhavatume”
The voice was quite clear and everyone repeated and sang in ecstasy. Few
devotees have recorded the singing as well as the video clips of this event.
As soon as it is edited we will send you the url to watch this glorious
event. The devotees didn’t want to strain him too much and he was taken back
into the car and to continue his ride to National park.
As it was Sunday there was lot of crowd. It is a beautiful place unlike the
noisy Mumbai roads. Originally the plan was to bring him early in the
morning as there would be less crowd but it got delayed. The vehicles were
sideparked in the woods. There were many monkeys there. Being in the vehicle
Maha Varaha prabhu fed Guru Maharaja fruits while Deva Gauranga prabhu cut
them. Ekanath Gaura prabhu, Acintya Nitai prabhu, Isvara Puri prabhu, Tusti
Mohan prabhu they were all feeding the monkeys with cucumbers and had lot of
fun. It just reminds us of the Krsna’s pastimes with the cowherd boys and
their feeding butter to the monkeys! As it was getting late for his lunch we
returned back into the car, back to Bhaktivedanta hospital.
Radhanatha Maharaja’s blessings asking Guru Maharaja to lead the kirtan the
day before yesterday had come true today. May Lord Krsna keep blessing our
beloved Gurudeva to fully recover!