Mayapur Grand Finale

I still remember the exact moment earlier this year. On February 26, my tenure as international chairman of ISKCON’s governing body came to an end. Three years of my life had passed in my humble attempt to serve the entire ISKCON society, as an executive officer. The culmination was my chairing the annual GBC meetings in Mayapur, for eleven days.
When the final session ended, 1:50pm on February 26, my stint for doing this notoriously difficult and intense service was over. Afterwards many Godbrothers patted me on the back, consoling, “Congratulations--you made it through, you survived the chairmanship! Now it’s over—you must be glad.”
Perhaps surprisingly, during the days after, what washed over me were actually not feelings of relief: “I’m so glad its finished . . . . Now back to normal life.” Instead I was delighted to detect a luxurious aftermath of sweet reciprocation from the Deities and Srila Prabhupada—the kind of reciprocation that inspires sincere devotees worldwide to increase their sacrifice for Krishna’s pleasure, Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to serve the ISKCON society as chairman. To all my serious disciples and wellwishers, I heartily recommend this topmost yoga: selfless missionary service to Prabhupada’s institution, according to your capacity and ashram, through thick and thin.
No, the world of ISKCON responsibility is not easy; the going can get tough. Nevertheless, let me proclaim it boldly: nothing in this world can compare to the cloudburst of satisfaction from the Lord and the spiritual master that graciously rains down upon devotees who voluntarily accept responsibility in the worldwide service of Mahaprabhu. That divine shower is the inestimable payoff for our accepting what, to ordinary vision, can appears a thankless and arduous task—staffing Prabhupada’s movement.
Having completed my tenure as chairman, I have more time to share with you all through this blog, so now you can expect to hear more regularly from me.
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