By Atma Tattva Das
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Africa (BBTA) has once again honored the legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada with the release of the 2024 Pan-African Vyasa-puja book. This annual offering, now available for free download on the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust-Africa (BBTA) website, provides a platform for devotees, friends, and well-wishers across the African continent to express their gratitude and reverence for Srila Prabhupada.
This year marks the 128th Vyasa-puja celebration of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The 2024 edition of the Vyasa-puja book is particularly noteworthy, containing 334 offerings from 17 countries, including 14 African nations. These heartfelt contributions reflect the deep and abiding love that devotees in Africa have for Srila Prabhupada and their commitment to his mission.
Hemant Bhaga, who penned the book’s preface, emphasized the profound impact Srila Prabhupada has had on the world. He wrote, “In 1966, Śrīla Prabhupāda founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and in 1972, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). He accomplished this with absolute faith in Lord Kṛṣṇa, loyalty to his spiritual master, exhaustive knowledge of Vedic philosophy, steadfastness, and excellent administration.” This statement encapsulates the essence of Srila Prabhupada’s contributions, which continue to inspire millions of people globally.
The Vyasa-puja book serves as a reminder of the immense spiritual guidance Srila Prabhupada has provided through his teachings, writings, and personal example. Shyamananda Krishna, in his essay “The Meaning of Vyasa-puja,” eloquently explained, “Vyāsa-pūjā means to honor the great sage Vyāsa, who is the universal guru…It is also the occasion to honor a genuine spiritual master, or learned teacher of the spiritual science, who is the perfect representative of Śrīla Vyāsadeva on the anniversary of his appearance day.”
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