Disappearance of HG Shyama Hari Prabhu (JPS)

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Home Camp: Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, Sridham Mayapur, W.B. India

Location: New Orleans Deities Darshan after Hurricane Katrina

 

Dear Family Members of Shyamahari das,

 

Please accept my blessings. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada who is an ocean

of transcendental mercy to the fallen conditioned souls in this age of Kali.

 

Shyamahari das is a very dear spiritual son. I had the good fortune of

staying with him several times at his house. His wife and children are also

my disciples. It is inconceivable to me that today we are observing his

disappearance. We expected him to be with us for many years preaching. I

didn't know he was suffering from health problems and was not taking care of

it. Srila Prabhupada always said we need to take care of health as without

health we cannot serve or preach. Still Shyama Hari das was so sincere that

inspite of his health problems he always was performing his Krishna

conscious and family duties.

 

He is very fortunate as leaving his body bowing to the Deities and for all

his devotional service certainly his destination will be glorious with Lord

Sri Krishna. We are the ones were are distressed since we have lost this

nice devotees association, support and assistance.

 

I can say so many things, but to keep it brief, to my observation he was a

gentleman, a sincere devotee, a caring father, a loving husband, a

submissive disciple and a dedicated preacher. I am deeply affected that

such a valuable disciple has been withdrawn from active devotional service

in this world so soon. Someone whom we deeply needed.

 

The decisions of Lord Sri Krishna are difficult to understand. Each one of

us has a destined time period on this world. His time had come to and end

it seems. We can rejoice that we shared so many blissful and sublime

moments together. Now those who have remained behind need to keep faithful

and follow in his footsteps of sincere devotional service. From my side I

am eager to help in any way I can. I am glad to hear that all the family

members have come together. All family members are blessed to have such a

wonderful relative. Normally devotees live a long time. We cannot say why

his life has ended so soon. Nothing is definite in this regard. What is

important is that whatever time we live in this world we life appropriately.

He has done an amazing amount of pious and devotional service for which his

destination will be very glorious.

 

For me I miss him. I pray to Lord Sri Krishna for ShyamaHari das's being

accepted at His lotus Feet.

 

I hope this finds you in good material and spiritual health.

 

Your Well Wisher Always,

 

 

Jayapataka Swami

 

cc: other friends

 

> Dear Satsangis,

> Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All

> glories to Sri Sri Guru & Gauranga.

>

> HG Shyama Hari das Prabhu (JPS) who is one of our leaders of Shyama Desh

> yatra has disappeared technically y'day night the 3rd OCt.

>

> 29th Sep, Thursday early morning, on the Indira Ekadasi day, he had

> offered obeisances at his Guru Maharaj's altar before going to have his

> bath and he had a massive stroke and for all practical purposes, left his

> body almost immediately.

>

> He has served Srila Prabhupada's movement for over 15 years very very

> sincerely and has helped in the wonderful growth of the Shyama Desh

> congregation. His whole family, originally from Sri Lanka, disciples of

> HH JAyapataka Swami maharaj, have served their Guru Maharaj and the

> movement gloriously.

>

> His dedication to the instruction of his Guru Maharaj, humility, personal

> care for the congregation, sadhana standards, soft spokenness cannot be

> easily emulated.

>

> His entire family of 7 brothers, mother, brother's in law flew in from

> various parts of the world and are by the side of the wife Kuladipika devi

> dasi mataji and his three daughters.

>

> Cremation of the body is going to be performed on Tue/Wed at a Cemetry in

> Sharjah.

>

> The whole congregatin was there in large numbes during his hospitalisation

> supporting the family. It was in a way so nice to see that devotees from

> all parts of India were there to support the family and share the sorrow

> as we are all going to miss this devotee. We are able to realize the fact

> that our congregation becomes our family Vasudeva Kutumbam and that Srila

> Prabhupada has built a home in which the whole world can reside.

>

> We shall have a condolence meeting along with our Friday gathering at the

> Sindhi Ceremonial Centre between 9.30am & 12.30pm with a feast in his

> honour. All are welcome to attend.

>

> Pls bless the soul of HG Shayma Hari PRabhu & bless the family to continue

> in full vigour in Krishna Consciousness.

>

> your servant,

> Sri Vallabha das