Dear Devotees,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All

glories to all ISKCON gurus!

Yesterday, I received the news that His Grace Somaka Prabhu left his body

and I would like to express my gratitude for all the wonderful association,

inspiration and help I received from him when he was visiting the Ecuador

Yatra some years ago. He had a very friendly nature, a nice sense of humor,

followed a nice sadhana, gave beautiful classes and inspired everyone with

his presence. He taught me personally how to make pizza and other Italian

preparations. I also remember him during the Shantipur festival busily

organizing all the prasadam distribution.

So, Somaka Prabhu, thank you very much for all the mercy bestowed on us

during your visits. I pray to Sri Sri Radha Madhava and Panca Tattva for you

in this moment, so you can continue executing blissful devotional service at

the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada. Surely you are very dear to Srila

Prabhupada and Lord Krsna and you have touched many lives along your path.

Mine is one of them, so I thank you again. Please forgive any of my

offenses committed while in your association. All glories to the

innumerable services you have performed for the pleasure of Sri Krsna!

Your insignificant servant,

Vijaya Radha dd