Every genuine movement attracts persons who stand out by their acts of selfless sacrifice. In the Hare Krishna movement, Vishnujana Swami and Jayananda Prabhu were two such persons. Their spirit of humble service and commitment to spreading the glories of the Holy Name of the Lord left an indelible impression on everyone who met them. Each became a legend in his own time. Vishnujana Swami was active in devotional service for only eight years and Jayänanda for only ten before they passed from our vision. They left behind no disciples, no books, no temples. This book is a humble attempt to properly glorify these outstanding devotees. The goal is to preserve their place in Vaishnava history so that succeeding generations may know of the important roles they played in helping Srila Prabhupada establish Lord Caitanya’s mission worldwide. Although saintliness is rarely achieved, Vishnujana Swami and Jayananda Prabhu seem to be acknowledged as saintly by the people who knew them.
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