Dear God-family; disciples and well-wishers of Guru Maharaja

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

This message is to report the reason why Guru Maharaja in the last few weeks has been in-and-out of hospitals. Several devotees from around the world have expressed their valid concerns so we hope to clarify the current situation and emphasize that all efforts are being made for ensuring that Guru Maharaja’s health is maintain to its best possible capacity.

A brief recount of the latest happenings around Guru Maharaja’s health condition: After he attended health check-ups in late last year (November), it was noticed a gradual decline in Guru Maharaja’s condition (liver, kidneys, etc.). Specialist doctors recommended that he postponed his visit to South America due to the high risks involved in such a long journey given Guru Maharaja already delicate health condition.

After a short visit to Bangladesh, Guru Maharaja flew to Delhi to be assessed at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Science (ILBS) in Delhi. After discharge, he went to Chennai to continue evaluating different health treatments there. Meantime, Guru Maharaja decided to attend the 40th anniversary of ISKCON Mumbai inauguration. In Mumbai, some complications presented and he was admitted at the Bhaktivedanta Hospital.

Presently Guru Maharaja is considering the best options to improve his health and participate in the upcoming ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS) and Gaura Purnima festival this year. He is –as usual- alert, jovial and making decisions regarding his health and travelling. However, he has also expressed great discomfort and pain in public communication broadcasted in the last few days where he indicated that the best way to help him, with these serious health problems, is by strictly following the regulative principles and helping him to “make more devotees”. With his known heroic attitude, he wants to actively continue his preaching and performing his services for Srila Prabhupada and Lord Caitanya. Thus, we request everyone’s prayers for him to fulfill his purpose.

On behalf Guru Maharaja’s Health Team,

Mahavaraha das (H.H. Jayapataka Swami travelling secretary)

p.p. – Iksd.