From bhaktin Vanessa Marangoni

Hare Krishna Srila Gurudev,

Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet on this occasion of your Vyasa Puja. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and to you!

My dear spiritual father, you are so dear to me. I’m very happy as this is the first year when I’m celebrating your Vyasa Puja. I’m so happy. My offerings were very simple but they came from the bottom of my heart. Today I prepared kofta, salad, sauce with peanut, rice and Brigadeiro (Brazilian sweet) for you; I hope that you liked it. I know that you were able to feel all the love that I offered to you. I also prayed a lot for your health. Here in Brazil we celebrate your Vyasa Puja on May 15th.

I feel so much care, something inexplicable but sweet in the very heart of mine. First and foremost I would like to apologize for my lacking faith in you that resulted in so many insecurities for me; please forgive me for that. Today is your appearance day. My offering was very humble. I wish I did more, but what
I managed to do was very special from my heart.
I know that I don’t realize the responsibility but I am anxious to be closer to you. I would like to see you, glorify you and serve you personally. I have so many things to be changed… The distance is painful for me, but you always care for the devotees who are far from you, so I should trust, love and have faith in you. Please Gurudeva, can we have this spiritual connection? Please help me to improve my faith in Krishna, Srila Prabhupada and you.

Every single day I learn many things from you, I feel so proud of you that I want to shout, making everyone listen to you. I was learning to glorify you. You are so good! I can attain the blessings of Krishna only by your mercy, and without it I cannot make any advancement. So please bless me Gurudeva.

I feel Krishna in your words. I beg you Gurudeva to shower your blessings upon me. Please bless us to advance spiritually. Your love for animals moved my heart deeply.

Jaya Srila Gurudeva! All glories to you!

You spiritual daughter, bhaktin Vanessa Marangoni