Celebrating the 87th Vyāsa-pūjā of Satsvarūpa Dāsa Goswāmī Mahārāja
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda. Join Godbrothers, Godsisters, disciples, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating Guru Mahārāja’s life of devotion, service, and writing — together on Zoom and wherever you are.
Gathering around him with our hearts
In consideration of Guru Mahārāja’s current health needs and well-being, there will be no public Vyāsa-pūjā gathering in Stuyvesant Falls, New York, this year. Guru Mahārāja will spend the day quietly with a few close companions, and will meet his disciples and friends on Zoom. Devotees are warmly invited to join him there, and to celebrate in whatever simple way feels natural.
Four ways to take part
Everyone is warmly invited, according to their means.
Prepare your written Vyāsa-pūjā homage
For inclusion in the printed offering book. Offerings received by November 21, 2026.
Celebrate in a simple way
Kīrtana, a few pages from his books, a little prasādam — alone, with family, or with friends.
Zoom with Guru Mahārāja
Guru Mahārāja plans to meet his disciples and friends on Zoom, health permitting. Additional details will be shared as the day approaches.
Join on ZoomOffer your Vyāsa-pūjā homage
An intimate, personal gift to the spiritual master on his Vyāsa-pūjā day is to write an homage — a short note or essay of appreciation — in celebration of one’s fortunate connection with this great soul as Godbrother, disciple, friend, reader, or acquaintance.
Everyone whose life Satsvarūpa Mahārāja has touched in some way — through personal association, his teachings, books, poems, art, recordings, postcards, or website — is invited to offer a heartfelt message of affection, praise, or glorification of this most intimate servant of Śrīla Prabhupāda, Kṛṣṇa, and the paramparā. The invitation is open to all members of the devotee community and to anyone who feels they have had meaningful association with Mahārāja.
Offerings received by November 21, 2026 will be compiled into a full-color birthday book presented to Satsvarūpa Mahārāja on his birthday.
Guidelines for your offering
- Write in regular sentence case, not all capital letters.
- Edit and spellcheck your offering before sending.
- Please avoid short forms such as SP, PAMHO, AGTSP, KC, HH, HG, HK, etc.
- Write about how you feel inspired by Mahārāja, his life and qualities, his mood of service, your personal relationship with him, how he has affected your spiritual life, and any other feelings of appreciation and gratitude.
- Limit the text to a maximum of 500–600 words. A favorite picture of or with Satsvarūpa Mahārāja can be attached, and the team will do its best to include your photo with your offering.
How to submit
Preferred: use the online form to write and submit your offering.
Or send it by email to [email protected]. At the end of your offering, please include:
- Your full name (or devotee name)
- Your relation with SDG (Disciple, Godsibling, Friend, Follower, Reader)
- Your location (City, State, Country), e.g. Stuyvesant Falls, New York, USA
- A favorite picture of or with SDG Mahārāja attached to the email (optional but recommended)
Looking forward to receiving the mercy of your realizations and appreciation! — SDG Tributes Team
Celebrate in a simple way
Guru Mahārāja is spending the day in an intimate way, and devotees are welcome to celebrate in the same spirit: a little kīrtana, a few pages read from his books, a simple offering of prasādam, and perhaps a few words of appreciation. Wherever you are — at home, at the temple, or with a few friends — what matters is the remembrance.
There is no need to organize anything large; a simple gathering, or a quiet moment on your own, is just as welcome.
One Guru Mahārāja, one heartfelt offering. Thank you for your continued love, prayers, and service. Your servants, @Free Write Journal
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