Srimad Bhagavatam 11.4.11 - By associating with devotees properly our heart will be really satisfied.

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# Posted by Bhakti Sara Dasa at 21/12/08; 11:05:39 AM to the Daily Class dept.
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Daily Class - Devamrita Swami

From Tusti Mohan Krsna Prabhu

Dear devotees,

Dandavat pranams.

We would like to give some more information to the devotees about the actual situation of the health of our beloved spiritual master His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, who was discharged today morning from the Hinduja Hospital and was admitted at the Bhaktivedanta Hospital to continue with his healing treatments after the collapse His Holiness had 60 days ago on early morning of the 23rd of October 2008 at Juhu Temple.

As we informed you earlier, Gurumaharaja had a very blissful visit to take darshan of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Rasbihari, Gaura-Nitai, Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman, Lord Narashimhadeva and Srila Prabhupada: before coming to Bhaktivedanta Hospital where He is scheduled to stay for at least 10 or 15 days for his recovery.

After the darshan we all left in 3 cars along with the ambulance in case of emergency. While on the way GM needed to have breakfast so we stopped all at Ashok Nagar - Bombay - to give breakfast to GM. That was the time I could make the first report. After that we proceeded to the Bhaktivedanta Hospital at Mira Road, which is around one hour away from Juhu, but it would take 2 hours almost in rush hour. We arrived at the hospital at 10 am, and many devotees were waiting at the main gate to welcome and have darshan of Gurumaharaja.

HG Madhavanada Prabhu was there organizing everything and welcomed GM, who then had darshan of HDG Srila Prabhupada. A garland was given to GM to be offered to His beloved divine Gurudeva. Later on GM received prasad garlands from devotees. They have written in the board 'The Bhaktivedanta Hospital welcomes HH Jayapataka Swami,' and also have made flower arrangements with Vedic symbols before the murti of Srila Prabhupada.

Gurumaharaja later was taken to the 4th floor and given a special room which is away from noises and is equipped by a very brand new special bed as it is required for his rehabilitation and due to his physical condition. Immediately after Dr Madhavananda Prabhu gave an introduction to GM about the system related to his plan of healing and recovery. Devotees also a chance to talk to GM, while others from Surat and Mayapur sought blessings from GM before leaving and traveling to Mayapur.

Later Dr. Shyamlal Prabhu - who will be in charge of GM during his stay at the hospital - came to update GM with all procedures and schedules for his recovery. HH JPS had few question for the doctor in charge (Shyamlal Prabhu) about his health, how he was feeling, and the result of the exams. GM had a low blood sugar result from the night before that came down to 65, but they said it was a good indication as it means his body is working well. The physiotherapies were making his body require less insulin, therefore they reduced the dosage.

Attention was good and devotees are very helpful. GM was very alert and inquiring about every detail. We are always impressed how he manages all these things from his fragile condition. He also remembers every detail since he regained full consciousness at Hinduja Hospital.

Basically - as doctors said - GM will be there to protect him from any infection. His WBC is not very high and he has bone marrow depression - which takes time to heal - as well as for giving him the right physiotherapies required for his recovery. Attention and rooms were also given to the main servants of our beloved Gurumaharaja.

GM was given water and then started a session of therapies for his face that took 30 minutes. In this service I had to assist Mahabaho Govinda das in translating, and helped GM to be seated and given the treatment, which I think is the only thing that makes ourselves feel useful when we do service to guru and devotees.When GM was seated and asked to follow a few exercises, as he did, Ekanath Gaura das and Mahavaraha das took care of all other services to prepare and organize the room and what is needed. Bhadra Balaram Prabhu was giving the service to look after the logistic part in general. Later HH JPS took rest and then lunch prasad.

We keep you informed, and humbly we request all devotees to keep GM in their prayers as this is most important. Things that have happened to him are a miracle by devotees' prayers, and more is always needed. This will bless the whole world with the chanting of the Mahamantra by devotees.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada and to all devotees.


# Posted by Rasanandini at 21/12/08; 10:09:28 AM to the News dept.
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Second Report on HH Jayapataka Swami Going to Bhaktivedanta Hospital

From Tusti Mohan Krsna

Dear Devotees

Dandavat pranams.

Bombay (Mumbai), 20-12-2008 morning.

It is our good fortune to inform the devotees and ISKCON FAMILY members that today morning at 7 am HH Jayapataka Swami Gurumaharaja left the Hinduja Hospital after he was admitted around 60 days ago.

Gurumaharaja is going to continue with his healing in the Bhaktivedanta Hospital, as per desires of Gurumaharaja and senior devotees. His Holiness was taken in a caravan of 3 cars accompanied by an ambulance of the Bhaktivedanta Hospital (GM said he preferred to go by car to the temple and arrangements were made). We were around 15 devotees assisting GM in his journey.

Gurumaharaja took bath in the morning and was given fruits breakfast, some medicines; and then while leaving all the patients in same wing wanted to have darshan and seek his blessings. Even when GM was entering the elevator in his wheelchair, a lady came running to seek blessings for her and for her mother who is sick at the hospital. We were all chanting Hare Krsna and Narashimha prayers. Everyone was super enthusiast and willing to render any service.

Although GM left Hinduja Hospital doesn't mean he is enough strong to do anything yet by himself but always needs assistance of devotees as healing process takes time. Down in the lobby of the hospital GM was assisted by strong devotees like Acintyanitai Prabhu and Raghubir Prabhu to sit him in the back side of the car and few devotees like Brajahari, Raghubir and Mahavaraha went with him along with HG Dr Acyutananda Prabhu and Siromani Mataji. HG Dr Madhavanada Prabhu was always calling and requesting the best service and treatment for this delicate journey from one hospital to an other,

Amazing to tell when GM reached the Juhu Temple many or all devotees were there waiting for his transcendental arrival with soft kirtans and matajies were holding big papers with the word 'welcome'. After that GM was placed in the wheelchair and taken to the temple. HG Devakinanda Prabhu was organizing this part of the visit and along with us wanted to serve GM by pulling the chair towards the temple and always taking care that everything was OK.

Upon reaching temple hall GM went to offer respects to Srila Prabhupada and offered flowers to his lotus feet. We could see how his face was affected of happiness but controlled his tears as well as when he was taken darshan from their Lordships Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai, Sri Sri Radha Rasbihari, Sri Sri Sita Ram Lakshaman Hanuman and then Lord Narasimhadeva with the song of Govinda playing on the background. Later GM was given caranamrita by Brajahari Prabhu and garlanded by HH Prabhavishnu Swami, who gave the Bhagavatam lecture this morning before going to airport to assist to Malaysian Rathayatras. Devakinanda gave a welcome speech.

Happiness and bliss was emanating from all faces. Amazing how a dear devotee of Lord Gauranga and Srila Prabhupada can make many people so happy and always pray around the world. More amazing is when GM was given a cordless mic he chanted Gauranga 2 times and Hare Krsna, and named all the Deities while devotees replyied 'jaya', and GM thanked all for their prayers willing him to become healthier soon .

While I am writing this report I am in the car at 8:45 am going with the caravan to the Bhaktivedanta Hospital. An important life member - a very rich man - offered his car to take GM to hospital, but since in his car not many attendants and doctors will fit, we preferred GM goes in the car he came in.

Thank you all for your prayers and for the help of great vaishnavas - and specially Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Chowpati Mandir devotees - for the assistance in all ways and means for the speedy recovery of our beloved His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Gurumaharaja, a great and dear servant of Srila Prabhupada. We will update you with pictures in one hour from now.

Srila Prabhupada ki jaya


# Posted by Rasanandini at 21/12/08; 9:50:37 AM to the News dept.
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His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Leaves Hinduja Hospital, 20-12-2008

Tusti Mohan Krishna Prabhu just sent these pictures of Jayapataka Maharaja arriving and then taking Darshan at Juhu Temple yesterday.

















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First Pictures of His Holiness Jayapataka Swami after Leaving Hinduja Hospital