A poem in honor of ISKCON’s Golden Jubilee.
Samapriya Devi Dasi (ACBSP): There is a section written from the point of view of one who resides in New Ramanreti.
ISKCON’S GOLDEN JUBILEE
Srila Prabhupada built a house
the whole world could live in,
welcoming melechas and yavanas
whose lives were degraded and covered in sin.
The vision of the pure devotee
is boundless and broad,
he sees within the hearts of men
the undivided Lord.
Unleashing the value of each human birth
foretold in a divine prediction,
the Sankirtan Movement has come to the earth
bestowing the prime benediction.
Joyfully embracing the Holy Name
to establish religiosity
Prabhupada’s movement takes it’s place
attaching itself to the Caitanya tree.
The ultimate good for all the world
and essence of its divine teaching,
has now spread around to every country and town
all glories to Srila Prabhupada’s preaching!
And the Vedas deliver the Absolute Truth
awakened throughout the ages,
of a spiritual realm within each heart
broadcast by self-realized sages.
To deliver the suffering souls of this world
Srila Prabhupada translated these books,
his purports composed, in crystal-like prose
get sweeter the deeper one looks.
We are living in Krsna’s abode
Srila Prabhupada invited us here,
as we abide by his sacred words
our path Back to Godhead will remain clear.
ISKCON’S tenets are suited
for men of all time
with no closed doors
on this house of the sublime.
Never limited to a selected few
no matter what you’re inclined to do
variety includes both me and you
the desire of the Lord is ever fresh and new.
Everyone is equal in the eyes of God,
from His transcendental qualities we’re created,
though in this world where surrendering is odd
happiness is found when our pride is abated.
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In one remote corner of great Mayadesh,
a faraway hamlet is surviving,
where generations of devotees are serving the Lord
and bhakti is growing and thriving.
To this sacred place devotees have flocked
attracted to each other’s alliance,
seeking spiritual strength beyond worldly cares
in a fellowship of godly compliance.
Sri Sri Gaura Nitai are the Lords of our hearts
and we become ecstatic when the kirtan starts.
We chant the holy name, dance to transcendental sound
easily renouncing what keeps us earthly bound.
Exquisite Radhe Shyama are the Lords of the land
They except loving service from each devotee’s hand,
who completely gives his heart to what the Lord commands
we are the loyal servants of New Ramanreti sands.
When we walk in the temple it’s a sight to behold
two divine brothers beautiful and bold.
They’ve stolen our hearts and won’t give them back
after all They are thieves who provide what we lack.
For 50 years ISKCON has steadily grown,
as we place Lord Caitanya in our hearts on a throne.
Praying to remain on the Lord’s sacred tree
and bloom in pure love for eternity.
In the service of Srila Prabhupada
by Samapriya devi dasi
Source: http://m.dandavats.com/?p=18848
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