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Japa Talk:
Vedio - Paying Homage to H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj at ISCKON Delhi by H.H Lokanath Swami Maharaj and some important announcements from the Will of H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj
Dated: 9thMay 2024
Theme: Homage to H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj on his Tirobhav
Sub: Theme: H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj Writes in his Will
I do not have any cash, Bank deposits, lock boxes, stocks in my name all property in my zone is registered legally in ISKCON’s name except of the Rolex Watch which was gifted by Prabhupada in 1977 to me, my laptop and two mobiles. I desire this watch to be handled over to one of my disciples who had helped in serving Srila Prabhupada. I would request Krishna Priya das Prabhu who has been personally serving H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj almost for 30 years announce the name of the person and in the context of which it was done.
I would request H.H Loknath Goswami Maharaj to hand over this watch and fulfil the important element of His Will to that particular person. I want H.G Krishna Priya Prabhu to introduce that person.
Hare Krishna this is first time when Guru Maharaj fell ill he wrote his Will and is not registered but waswritten on paper and in that will he clearly mentioned the name of the person and that devotee has done so much more since 1995, that person’s name is, none other than our H.G Ved Vays Prabhu.
In that will Maharaj has also mentioned when I go then my disciples can take shelter of H.H Loknath Swami Maharaj. Hari Bol Hari Bol,
Hari Bol. Hari Bol
Personal Servant H.G Ajay Gaurang Prabhu Speaks: This watch stoped functioning the day, Maharaj left his body. Now H.G Dashavatra Prabhu has got it rectified and is now functional. This watch was very precious of Guru Maharaj H.H. Gopal Krishna Maharaj, whenever there was Rath-yarta procession or Special functions Maharaj would not wear it and would request to keep it in safe custody so that it is not lost. He would request always kept it in safe custody.
Sub: Theme: Executing H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj Will – handover of the Prabhupada Watch.
H.G Krishna Priya Prabhu speaks about H.G Ved Vyas Prabhu special qualities which is not known to most of us. Why H.G Ved Vyas Prabhu was so dear to Maharaj ji and how we developed so intimate friendship with him. H.G Ved Vyas Prabhu is a big industrialist when this temple was under construction duringinitial days he helped us a lot, helped through bank to get us loan and money.
Devi Prabhu from Bombay had arranged for the Architect, when we were not able to pay him then at that time he would directly go to the Ved Vyas prabhu and get the money. One day while I was Chastising him, H.G Ved vyas Prabhu heard, he then narrated. He told me prabhu just cool down, let me tell you the shirt I am wearing is also brought with the money taken as loan from Bank my car is also brought with loan money from bank, even my all necessities of life like food, accommodation etc are dependenton that money. If we can get all these things for material comfort from bank why temple constructioncan be done from the money taken from Bank .Not only this Ved Vyas prabhu used to guide us, just go to the bank Manager Mr. Agarwal, he used to oblige us and lend money, When We used to call him he would say please come and take this some additional money. We have seen so much of miracle this is all due to blessings of Sri Radha Parthasarthi Deities, they are very special as Srila Prabhupada had himself brought them. He had told if you pray this deity, you will see lot of miracles. One of the miracle was getting a Gem like H.G Vedvyas Prabhu.
We are all proud of him he had done so much for ISCKON and many god brothers. One of his qualities is that he cannot say no to anyone. In case you need his help in assisting you in getting loan from the bank he will somehow get it done for you.
Srila Prabhupada Ki Jai
Nitya Lila Pravisht Srila H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj Ki Jai
A.C Bhakti Vedanta Srila Prabhu Pada ki Jai
H.H Lokanath Goswami Maharaj Ki Jai
H.H Lokanath Guru Maharaj Speaks:
Please accept my Pranamas .
Vanch KalpatruVakshakripasindhuevacha
(jaya) sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu nityananda
sri-advaitagadadharasrivasadi-gaura-bhakta-vrnda
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare - Hare Rama, Hare Rama Rama Rama, Hare Hare
You all belong to Gopal Krisna Maharaj and he was mine too.
Gopal Krishna Goswami Tirobhav Tithi ki Jai. This is a challenge to observe this occasion, in front of all us and for me too. In his association we have been working and there are other teams also. But I and Gopal Krishna Maharaj always worked as a team. Now in that H.H Gopal krishna Maharaj is not with us now. In this situation our mind is feeling the separation of that person, This TirobhavThithi is anoccasion of grief as well as happiness. As we know this through the song
je āniloprema-dhanakoruṇāpracur
heno prabhu kothāgelā Sri Gopal Krishna Gosai Maharaj
It is mixed feeling of separation and happiness. They enter into Leela of Personality of Godhead. Then it becomes reason for our happiness. For last so many years when he was in Canada. He was quite responsible person and hence Srila Prabhupada asked him to come to India and become GBC of entire India.
He did everything for it from 1975 till few days back. We lived and served Srila Prabhupada together. Gopal Krishna Maharaj was in Mumbai, when I took Sanyas, I wanted to travel as one of our God brother Hans Dutt Maharaj had brought some German Buses and wanted to do some travelling and preaching. Hans Dutt Maharaj also wanted me to be part of that team and I also wanted to be part of that, but H.H Goaplkrishna Maharaj did not wanted to leave me, while I wanted to travel.
Then Hans Dutt Maharaj and Gopal krishnamaharaj went to Srila Prabhupada. Gopal Krishna Maharaj said that Lokanath Maharaj is key person in Bombay how can he go.Srila Prabhupada said he wants to go let him travel. I as released from cluthes, of Gopal krishna Maharaj. After that Srila Prabhu asked me to start travel in bulkcarts. Then when I was in Bombay Gopal Krishna Mahraj was thinking how can I get him back, besides being BBT Trustee. After discussing with Srila Prabhu, I was made Leader of Sankritan travelParty. So, I was again in the courtyard of Gopal Krishna Maharaj. Narda Muni book distribution party and after travelling we reached Nagpur. We used live in MLA house that time there was no smsetc , even phones was not there.
Gopal krishna Maharaj Arrived in this MLA hostel as he had to catchup with me. Till date, I could not figure out how he came to know that we were staying in that guest house.
For Sri Radhapartasharthi there was no one to look as president as the person handling had left for other country.He asked me to go to Delhi, on 8th July 1978 , I reached and then I was made Temple president of Sri Radha Parthasharthi Temple.
So, I was back again in the vicinity of Gopal krishnaMahraj. His presence was always pleasurable. When he was asked to come to India Srila Prabhupada in his letter had mentioned that for some timeno important temple has been opened in Delhi, you come and build temples in Delhi. It was Srila Prabhupada will to get at least 12 temples build in Delhi.
Initially Radha Parthasarthi was in Anand Niketan and then Bengali Market, Todar mal lane and then Lajpat nagar. These buildings were filled with big landlords, all land is of Gopal “ Sarvalok Maheshwara “ . But lord was residing in rented house in GK-1 ( M119). As Maharaj (H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami) was BBT Trustee, then what he did, he Purchased that house. For first time after lining in rented house, Radha parthasarthi lived in the house of its own.
Gopal Maharaj did this; he was also looking for land. He had given this assignment to me, I was visiting DDA many times was accompanied by Gopal Krishna Maharaj also, finally we got this land. We gave it name as Hare krishna hill. This hill was not in good condition, better not to speak about it.
Finally, the temple was constructed, I along with Gopal krishna Maharaj was part of it and some of you were also part of that journey. Then on inauguration Atul Bihari Vajpaee came, who had become PM just few days prior. First engagement after becoming the PM came to open Radha Parthasarthi temple.
Right here , then gradually we got a building in Panjabi Bagh, then we sold that, Surbhi Swami as architect Ministry of ISKCON then we brought new land – for Radha Raman lal. After it was 3rd, 4th , 5th etc . Initially he was told by Srila Prabhupada to make few temples, but Maharaj maharaj made 18 temples.
Worshiping deities was his favourite pastimes. There was a vedio, have you seen it Srila Prabhupada used to say we should serve krshna how much time 24 hours as day. Gopal krishna was serving 24 * 7. Today morning I saw a vedio, Maharaj performing aarati while he is in sleep.
Maharaj is in deep sleep, he is performing aarti – first of lamp, than of chamar. All articles it went for several minutes. Hari Hari.
He was totally absorbed in Krsna, serving Srila Prabhupada and his ISCKON. I do not know any other hardworking leader as Gopal krishnamaharaj, full of anxiety for ISKCON. Do you know Chinta haran Temple, I used to tell him Maharaj Pray to Chinta Haran Mahadev to get relief from anxiety, even Yashoda was also praying there for Krsna. He was always in anxiety for ISKCON
His Anxiety was like meditating for ISKCON. Such apersonality, till last moment he was with me and we cooperated. Till his last breath, in Dehradun, I was with him. When Dr’s were going to see him, I also insitedthe Guards that I have to go inside. Doctors were trying to revive the functioning of the heart, they were trying it for some time. Then since I was there, I was not able to understand if Maharaj was with us still or left. So, I one more time though to check, I was praying that do not go, stay with us. Then, to check I loudly recited Hare Krsna , then I saw Maharaj opened his mouth, till that time he was motionless, actionless. I could see moment of his tongue he wanted to say Hare Krshna. After dometimeDoctors declared Maharaj is not with us.
He has done so much for us, whole world, Delhi and for you also. Certainly, you will be feeling that gratitude for him. We are all indebted to Gopal Krishna maharaj.
Someone had asked Prabhupada can we become free from your debt. Then he said no you cannot become free from this debt. Then after pause, he said yes you can get free from the debt. You do As I did.
If you also want to get rid of this debt so do as H.H Gopal Krsna Maharaj did. Not sure where he said that, but I am saying this on his behalf, This is even for me. No imitation but follow in his footsteps. Are you ready. Not louder. Again. I am known for long talk. I will take one more minute. IF I can do anything for you, I cannot as much as H.H Gopal Krishna did. I will be reachable and what ever help I can provide In absence for Gopal Krsna maharaj. I will do, you can think about it.
Srila Gopal Krsna mahara ji jai
Srila Prabhupada ki jai
Srila Lokanatha Goswami maharaj
