We were in the hospital for some minor procedure when we were told that another disciple of Srila Prabhupada was admitted there. Jananivasa Prabhu suddenly arrived to meet him. Rajasekhar Prabhu was very happy to meet his godbrother. Jananivas prabhu described the Chandan Yatra and Radha Madhava boat festivals occurringin Mayapur.Rajasekhar prabhu was on oxygensupport but was smiling and nodding. He spoke a few words occasionally through his mask.
How much happiness he feels in the company of his godbrothers! Both were smiling while talking about Krishna and Prabhupada. Jananivasa Prabhu said "The boat festival is continuing tonight. Radha Madhava are waiting for you!" Rajasekhar prabhu smiled!
Riddha Prabhu, arrived and joined the conversation. He has been taking care of Rajasekhar Prabhu in the hospital. Rajasekhar prabhuwas sitting and looking at us. They began talking about relocating him to a better hospital. Therehasbeen fundraising to cover his medical expenses. They requested Jananivasa prabhu'shelp. He agreed immediately to give whatever is required. He told me to make arrangements.
While this conversation was going on, we were ready to go. Suddenly, Rajasekhar prabhu fell unconscious. The doctor who was present immediately did his best to revive him. But, the machines indicated that he was dying. In Sri Mayapur Dham, in the divine association of his godbrothers, Rajasekhar Prabhu was leaving this world. How auspicious!
Seeing this right in front of my eyes was shocking. All of us were chanting loudly the Hare Krishna maha mantra. Knowing that Rajasekhar prabhu was leaving his body, Dr. Sukhi Achyuta prabhu, an initiated devotee,brought Ganga water and put some in the mouth of Rajasekhar prabhu.
It doesn't get any better than that! Such an auspicious departure of a sadh!. Another great disciple of Srila Prabhupada has left this world. "A decade of tears", as Kadamba Kanana
Maharaj has said, as most of our senior devotees are leaving. May we take their association more strongly, and learn more from them the art of dedicating our lives to Lord Krishna.
Saranagatidasi (GRS)
your servant,
Sikhi Mahiti das
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