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 — online, in your own community, and through his books.
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. Instead, the worldwide community is invited to come together through a special online celebration and local gatherings.
Five ways you can participate
Everyone is warmly requested to take part, according to their means.
Purchase and share Guru Mahārāja’s books
Help present him with a collective gift: a report of books purchased and shared worldwide. Browse 25 recommended titles.
Prepare your written Vyāsa-pūjā homage
For inclusion in the printed offering book. Offerings received by November 21, 2026.
Organize a local Vyāsa-pūjā gathering
Kīrtana, homages, prasādam, and participation in the worldwide program.
Worldwide Vyāsa-pūjā Celebration
Guru Mahārāja plans to address the assembled devotees live on Zoom, health permitting. Additional program details will be shared as the celebration approaches.
Join the celebration on ZoomRead, gift, and distribute Guru Mahārāja’s books
This year we would like to offer Guru Mahārāja something especially meaningful: a joyful report of many of his books being purchased and shared around the world in honor of his 87th Vyāsa-pūjā. From now until December 5, every disciple, friend, supporter, and well-wisher is invited to take part according to their means.
Consider purchasing a book you have not yet read, gifting one to a friend or family member, or distributing several copies within your community during the upcoming gift-giving season. Guru Mahārāja has devoted so much of his life to writing, sharing his realizations, and encouraging others in their spiritual journeys. What better way to honor him than by helping his books reach more hearts?
A beautifully illustrated book guide has been prepared, featuring 25 recommended titles with clickable purchase links, including recent publications and other books he particularly recommends. Please keep a record of the titles and quantities purchased so they can be included in the offering — details for submitting your book counts will follow.
Five new publications for this Vyāsa-pūjā
- Improvisations to Music, Book 2
- Improvisations to Music, Book 3
- Journal and Poems, Volume 4
- Bhakti Haiku, Book 2
- Prabhupāda Nectar
Choose a book to read or give
For your own reading. For a friend. For your community. Please keep a note of titles and quantities so they can be included in the collective report. Before ordering, check the listing for edition, format, availability, and delivery options.
Reading & Reflection
Japa & Prayer
Growing in Devotion
Remembrance of Śrīla Prabhupāda
Further Reading
New books for Vyāsa-pūjā
Prabhupāda NectarCheck listing ↗
Offer 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 together in your community
Guru Mahārāja is always enlivened by devotees gathering to celebrate Vyāsa-pūjā. For many years, Ramila Mataji has organized wonderful celebrations in Australia, bringing devotees together for kīrtana, homages, and prasādam. Her example reminds us that physical distance need not diminish our connection with Guru Mahārāja.
Guru Mahārāja encourages devotees around the world to organize similar gatherings, as many of you are already doing. Whether in temples, homes, or local communities, these celebrations offer a beautiful opportunity to remember his service, read from his books, and share our appreciation together.
One Guru Mahārāja, one worldwide family, one heartfelt offering. Thank you for your continued love, prayers, and service. Your servants, Free Write Journal
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