Always live in Vrindavan, at least mentally, and happily
absorb your thoughts in the delightful pastimes of Lord Krishna by enthusiastic
chanting: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare / Hare
Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.
HG Aindra Prabhu – Final Update from VrindavanShare
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Yesterday (20th July 2010) at 11:35pm
A brief about the final moments and departure of HG Aindra Prabhu :
HG Aindra Prabhu often performed bhajan until the dead of night. On
the night of 16th July 2010, he probably did the same, and never knew it
was his last day. Probably to cook some bhoga to Deities, he ignited the
gas stove unknowing the gas leakage. It ignited the room making a mild
blast as well because the pujaris Rupa-Sanatan Prabhu and Vraja Rupa Prabhu,
chanting on the terrace, heard an explosive sound from his room. They ran
down and knocked at the room, but none opened. The blast gave minor burn
injuries to the skin on face and the left side of his chest, while items
kept near the door caught fire and kept ablaze. Unable to find a way out,
Aindra Prabhu took to the refuge behind the Gaura Nitai Deities in his
room. He kneeled to Gaura-Nitai in supplication and remained in dandavat.
Perhaps due to lack of oxygen, he became unconscious and finally departed
this world leaving behind the body in the same position.
On 17th of July 2010, Aindra Prabhu didn’t turn up to the Krishna-Balaram
temple to adorn the Deities for it was his turn on Saturdays. Therefore,
Adi Keshav Prabhu went and knocked at his room. At about 7.15 AM, Adi Keshav
Prabhu informed Sanak Sanatan Prabhu, “It seems, Aindra Prabhu’s room is
locked from inside and there is no response after knocking for a while.”
I was standing beside Sanak Sanatan Prabhu and overheard the conversation.
We rushed to the spot. Sanak Sanatan Prabhu took a piece of pipe and knocked
the door strong and holed it. Through the hole, Adi Keshav Prabhu and I
kneeled in the room and called aloud, “Aindra Prabhu, Aindra Prabhu…,”
but none replied. We smelled gas and cautious not to light a lamp. We located
him behind the Gaura Nitai Deities and found him in supplication doing
dandavat. Seeing him unmoved, we first removed the Gaura Nitai Deities,
opened the door, and took Aindra Prabhu out. We were preparing to take
him to hospital, but Adi Keshav Prabhu felt the body was cold and lifeless.
He checked the pulse, heart beat and breath, and felt that Aindra Prabhu
left to Goloka.
Time too sung the glories of Aindra Prabhu :
Aindra Prabhu lived in Vrindavan for the past 24 years to rejuvenate
this glorious place with his inspiring 24 hour matchless kirtans as his
Guru Srila Prabhupada instructed him. He usually performed sankirtana in
the temple between 6.00 - 6.30 PM in winter and 6.30-7.00 PM in summer.
He was finally rested on the bank of Yamuna and his funeral pyre was also
lit at the same time he often begun his sankirtana-yajna. His life was
full of glories blessed with the science of astrology and numerology, and
it is noticeable as the numbers too stood in salutation chanting his glories.
Glorification of the memories of Aindra Prabhu :
All devotees of Vrindavan assembled at Krishna-Balaram Temple 8.45 AM
on 19 July 2010 for glorifying the cherishing memories of HG Aindra Prabhu
and it continued up to 1.30 PM. The disciples of Srila Prabhupada and senior
devotees in Vrindavan briefed the wonderful activities of HG Aindra Prabhu
and his contribution to sankirtans, and a highlight of it is as follows:
HH Prabodhananda Sarasvati Swami said, “Aindra Prabhu carried out the
instructions of Srila Prabhupada single-handedly with the kirtanas and
influenced many people and especially the devotees of Vrindavan. Only by
chanting kirtan, one can achieve everything in this age. We must learn
from his splendid example how to reach the Godhead perfectly affirmed to
the instructions of one’s Guru. Aindra Prabhu chanted Hare-krishna-mahamntra
to his full capacity. Once I said to him, “Thank you for complete dedication
to Harinam kirtan” Aindra Prabhu said, “Thank you for your kind words.”
Krishna will award a splendid life for Aindra Prabhu in Goloka Vrindavan
for his exceptional dedication to chant His holy name.”
HH Radha Raman Swami said, “To purify myself, let me speak something
about Aindra Prabhu. He was a perfect example of bhava-bhakti and exhibited
the nine symptoms of bhakti-rasa. Aindra Prabhu was a tireless speaker
and sometimes his Bhagavata lectures continued up to 10.30 AM in the morning
starting from 8.00 AM. Some listeners sneaked out for the morning prasadam
served at 9.00 AM and they returned only to find Aindra Prabhu still on
tirelessly. He developed perfect Krishna prem lovingly attached to Vrindavan
Dham. He left USA to live in Vrindavan and in 1986 he arrived here. Once
I saw him with a kamandalu and on enquiry he said, “I got it from one of
the babaji’s.” Such was his respect for devotees. Unfortunately we didn’t
associate with him as a great devotee, although he deserved a greater service
than we did. HH Radha Raman Maharaj also conveyed the deep sorrow of HH
Radha Govind Maharaj about the return of Aindra Prabhu. Maharaj said Ill-health
prevented HH Radha Govind Maharaj to be present in this session, but praised
Aindra Prabhu as a perfect bhakta who chanted Harinam kirtan exceptionally
well twenty-four hours a day all through his life as Srila Prabhupadaji
wished. Let him rest at peace eternally in Goloka and associate in the
nitya-lilas of Gaura-Nitai and Radha-Shyamsunder.”
HG Brahmananda Prabhu said, “He was a perfect lover of Radhakrishna
and he led the fight against maya. His devotion to Harinam sankirtan and
attachment to devotion were magnanimous. Many have tried twenty-four hours
kirtan, but they failed miserably. At first, Aindra Prabhu alone engaged
in the round the clock kirtan, Usually, in the West, one minute silence
is held in memory of a bereaved person, but I want to honour him always
and memorise him forever. Let him be at peace with Radhkrishna in Goloka.”
After praising his unmatched efforts in sankirtana-yajna, Brahmananda Prabhu
chanted one round (108 times the Hare-Krishna-Mahamantra) together with
all devotees present.
HH Bhakti Vaibhava Swami said, “It was hard to believe the sudden departure
of Aindra Prabhu because he was exceptional. Aindra Prabhu inspired all
in chanting the mahamantra. He demonstrated a perfect example of how the
twenty-four hours a day non-stop sankirtana could be made possible. He
was unparallel in his attachment to the holy name and congregational chanting.
He was intelligent, wholly dedicated to service and kind-hearted. He left
us returning to be with Radha-Madhav forever.”
HH Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami said, “It was shocking for me to
believe the news of return of Aindra Prabhu. I first met him in February
1995 and congratulated him for his exceptional capability in chanting the
Harinam and asked how he could derive so much inspiration? He said, “Chant
with perfect attention the holy name, the name of Krishna.” Now he has
been called back to Goloka eternally. It is a sad day unfortunately for
the whole world. It is Radha-Shyamsunder’s plan to bring him back, but
for us it is a great loss.”
HH Mahanidhi Swami said, “I am shocked to hear the loss of Aindra Prabhu.
He was a great devotee, who believed in sarva-sanga and accepted saranam-bhakti
(refuge of perfect devotional service). He majestically executed sanga-seva
(service to devotees). He was engaged in twenty-four hour bhajan in Vrindavan
and executed it even without food and water until midnight. He was a perfect
example of Bhagavat-prema (lover of Lord Krishna). I met him first in 1987.
He always chanted his priya-nam of Radhakrishna. He paced his Guru within
and enjoyed the mellows of his rasa-raj Mahaprabhu dwelling in heart. He
enjoyed Bhagavat katha, sat-sangh, and Bhagavat-shravan and was immersed
in prem-bhakti in Vrajadhama. In processions, he was precisely focused
in Harinam. Once he said, “Bhajan is more brilliant than the sun and we
have to earn Vraja-prem for which we serve life and soul to all devotees
and everyone here.” He was highly rich (karor-pati) in devotional service
and he offered service to all Vaishnavas, always chanted His holy name,
and read the Bhagavatam whenever he could.”
HH Kadamba Kanana swami’s message (read out by Pancagauda Prabhu, the
Temple President) said, “Aindra Prabhu successfully organised the twenty-four
hour kirtan in the Krishna-Balaram temple of Vrindavan. I could associate
with Aindra Prabhu in 1978-1984. In New York City, he chanted the glories
of Lord Krishna. He set a perfect example to chant kirtans in ISKCON temples
and chanted house to house, and inspired kirtan culture. He once told me
of his 108 silas and the Deity of Gaura-Nitai in his room. I saw him in
Vrindavan in 1998. The master of music studied the pulse of Srila Prabhupada
and the Goswamis. He was a perfect devotee with courage and austerity and
attracted many people with his exceptional culture. He later became a resident
of India and lived in Vrindavan Dham. He was serious in chanting, yatra,
and kirtan apart from a perfect bhakta. Once, while he chanted, Srila Prabhupada
was seen jumping, and probably he blessed Aindra to be perfect in his profession.
His departure is not ordinary and it is a perfect example of a success
story. He established devotional service with untiring chanting twenty-four
hours a day.”
Thakurani Mataji said, “I arrived in Vrindavan fifteen years ago. One
day I was cleaning the temple and moved the furniture. Kirtan was on then.
Suddenly, a man thundered at me and said, “I am a singer you know, I cannot
tolerate this noise.” Gradually, I was attracted to Aindra Prabhu’s exceptional
style of tireless kirtans and he always advised us to perform the chants
and engage in devotional service. Even great devotees had to undergo extreme
sufferings like Haridasa Thakura and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Aindra
Prabhu’s departure was the plan of the Super Personality of Godhead, Radhkrishna.
His loss is painful to all of us, but he set a perfect example for many
to emulate.”
HH Vir Krishna Goswami said, “Once on Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance
day, I heard Aindra Prabhu speak of his Guru Maharaj, and it was exceptional.
He said, “I joined to chant Hare Krishna Mahamantra, Prabhupada told me.
Harinam, Harinam and kirtanas and there is no other way.” In retrospect,
I told him, “There is some other way.” Aindra Prabhu said, “There is no
other way, rascal.” Aindra Prabhu continued, “Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s drive
to spread Krishna consciousness made me here. People practiced yoga (meditation)
in sattya-yuga, they executed homas (sacrifices) in treta-yuga, performed
temple worship in dvapara-yuga, and sankirtana is the only way to succeed
in kali-yuga. Krishna is the essence of all means of worship.” Aindraprabhu’s
dedication was so exemplary, I can’t find anyone who can set such an example.
He taught us to appreciate each other. We should serve the Vaishnavas.
We shall stress to render service to Aindra Prabhu to chant and dance,
and it is the frontal priority to engage in the twenty-four hour Harinam
Sankirtana.”
Daivi Shakti Mataji said, “Aindra Prabhu’s departure shocked me. He
was a great inspiration to me and many others. His kirtanas were absorbing
and perhaps hard to imitate. Radhakrishna took him away eternally. All
of us feel the loss and I miss him so much. Like Aindra, we should also
engage in kirtanas and reading Vaishnava literatures to receive the opportunity
to engage in eternally serving Radha-Shyamsunder.”
HG Bhuvanesvar Prabhu said, “Aindra Prabhu and I have arrived in Vrindavan
to live in Vraja Dhama. He had exceptional strength and capability to be
busy in Harinama sankirtana for twenty-four hours a day and he inspired
many people including myself. He was planning to board a bus to sing kirtans.
He followed the round the clock kirtanas as Prabhupada instructed him.
He made it not 100 percent, but 200 percent. He can just make it go, go
and go in the Brahmacari Ashram. He was perfectly dedicated to Srila Prabhupada
until he fulfilled Prabhupada’s mission. His loss shocked me and many of
us, but his perfect departure from here and return to Godhead is again
a great example.”
Manjari Mataji said, “Aindra Prabhu’s departure is shocking to all of
us and especially to me because I regarded him as a great example to follow.
Once he said, “Eternal associates with Krishna are joyful like the Gopis.”
He was a staunch brahmacari. Once I asked, “What is the mood of Prabhupada?”
Aindra Prabhu said, “I have no experience. We understand the eternal mood
of Caitanya Mahaprabhu from Caitanya Caritamrta. It may be Prabhupada’s
mood as well.” He wanted us to understand that Prabhupada came to give
us Krishna. I believe chanting is the eternal mood of Caitanya Mahaprabhu
and Prabhupada returned distributing parama bhakti towards Radhakrishna.
He wanted us to learn Gaura Nitai’s life and become a Gaura-bhakt and perform
His wishes.”
Devkinandan Prabhu said, “We are sad about Aindraprabhu’s sudden departure
to Godhead. He always said, “Chanting of Harinam or sankirtana is the mission
of life.” He simply carried out the instruction of Srila Prabhupada to
maximum perfection possible for a person. When it came out from Prabhupada
and Aindra Prabhu, it was blissful and awakening. I saw people dancing
in ecstasy while Aindra Prabhu chanted amazingly. People never missed his
kirtans because it was full of loving bhakti. Aindra Prabhu had great enthusiasm
about kirtan and serving devotees. He was a picture of perfection to many
devotees. He visited us and showered his blessings and gave nectarine lectures,
and I cannot forget the blissful experiences with him. He perfectly followed
the six principles of devotional services. With least preparation, he gave
hours and hours of lectures. He explained the philosophy in a simple way
easy to understand and he had profound knowledge of the Vedic scriptures.
His material body transformed into a spiritual body and now serving eternally
in Vrindavan Dham. His feelings are always with us and he taught us to
recite Harinama offenselessly. He showed perfect love and simplicity free
from anger. Following him, we can develop perfect bhakti and reach Goloka
and meet him.”
Srimati Mataji said, “It was shocking to all of us the great departure
of Aindra Prabhu. Yuga-dharma is aware to all devotees. Aindra Prabhu understood
it and followed it perfectly. He continued his morning kirtans for four
and half hours tirelessly. I felt his presence strongly and wondered how
it was possible! I regret his absence very very deep. His chants, sankirtana
and the Vaishnava style of living were pouring influences to many devotees.
His enthusiasm was extremely rare. Such a devotee is special discussing
hours and hours glorifying God and we all wish to serve as he taught. His
loss is a great miss and may his soul rest in peace with Radhakrishna.”
Matsya Prabhu said, “Aindra Prabhu’s sudden departure is a great loss
to us. He taught us to remember him always. Although he was exceptional
in bhakti and sankirtana, he didn’t give me a way to do it. He taught us
how to approach the Lord and take up devotional service. His personality
is revealed in his book (the book is still under print and not yet published).
He served in Vrindavan and Mayapur and learned perfectly how to approach
Radhakrishna. His explanations are great giving minute details. Let his
soul rest in Goloka enjoying the wonderful pastimes of Radhakrishna.”
HG Premkishore Kishore Prabhu said, “The loss of Aindra Prabhu is hard
to believe for all of us and especially to me. He talked about very high
things. He taught us how to head to deal with spiritual devotion. It is
difficult to be Krishna conscious. Day in and out, he encouraged devotees
in perfect devotional life and recite the Harinam sankirtana. He taught
us how to chant the Hare Krishna Mahamatra tirelessly. With his message,
we should take up to perfect bhakti. He minutely showed an example what
it takes to surrender. At the moment of death how to remember Krishna,
and Aindra Prabhu was perfect in it. He was very simple and followed his
Guru perfectly. He has reached the eternal abode of Radhakrishna and enjoying
their nityalilas.
Radha Sundari Mataji said, “Aindra Prabhu arrived to Vrindavan to keep
alive the twenty-four hour kirtana. Anyone met, he called, “come and come
for kirtans.” He was always a special master to many young devotees. He
often said, “You cannot go away. Come and enjoy the glories of Vrindavan.”
When I asked what simplicity means, he said, “Simplicity means what Krishna
tells from the heart.” When sought about how to approach the Lord, he said,
“You have to first get Gaura Nitai’s mercy.” Once he said, “You know the
way I want to die?” I meddled, “Why talk about it now, a long way ahead.”
Aindra Prabhu said, “I want to be alone at the lotus feet of Gaura Nitai.”
Aindra Prabhu was special to all, but I felt he was very special to me.
His loss is a shock to me, an irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace
in Goloka Vrindavan.”
Mahamantra Prabhu said, “Aindra Prabhu did excellent kirtans and he
always reached Vrindavan at around 6.00 PM. and I always attended his kirtanas
from behind close to him. He joined ISKCON in 1973 from Washington D.C.
He reached Vrindavan in 1986. There are so many fans of Aindra Prabhu.
He attracted very much love from people and he had sub-connection with
Prabhupada. Once I enquired, “Did Prabhupada give you sannyasa?” He said,
“Prabhupada gave me sannyasa.” I said, “Prabhupada noted you devotees who
can chant well.” Whenever he chanted, all those listened to him were drawn
to the ocean of bliss. His loss is hard to believe. May his soul rest in
peace and enjoy the blissful pastimes of Gaura-Nitai and Radhakrishna in
Goloka Vrindavan.”
Mahadevi Mataji said, “It was with great regret that I learned Aindra
Prabhu’s sudden departure. He was a man of extremely special behaviour
and he loved everyone and all who met him too loved him. He was an inspiration
to many and especially I earned formidably from him how to chant and how
to surrender to Krishna. I was encouraged by Aindra Prabhu’s influence.
He had such a fine nature and RadhaShyam decided to take him back. I miss
his association deeply. May his soul rest in peace with the blessings of
Radhakrishna and Gaura Nitai.”
Giridhari Prabhu said, “The disappearance of Aindraprabhu was hard to
believe. Once I asked him, “Please tell me the best way how can get bhakti?”
Aindra Prabhu said, “Eat prasadam and always chant, Hare Krishna Mahamantra.”
Once he said, “I’m surrendered to Radharani.” He actually was perfectly
surrendered to Radharani.” Day by day dandavat is a perfect way of surrendering
to Gaura-Nitai and Radhakrishna. His supplication to Gaura-Nitai at the
last moment was his test of success. His return was properly arranged.
Even if he is away, his presence is always in Vrindavan. Let him enjoy
the nitya-lilas of Radhakrishna at Goloka Vrindavan.”
Preetidasi Mataji said, “Aindra Prabhu influenced me very much and his
return is hard to believe. His association always gave me so much confidence
and it is hard to explain. He left all of us and all the salagramas he
made, and it is hard for me to forget him. He was so much to me and his
presence and directions gave me so much inspiration. Whenever I asked,
how can I receive perfect devotion, he always answered, “chanting and self
surrender are the best. I gave everything in my book.” Let him rest at
peace and let him be one of the eternal servants of Radha-Shyamsunder.”
Mukunda Dutta Prahhu said, “Aindra Prabhu’s departure was a great loss
to all devotees. I couldn’t believe his return to Godhead. He often came
for mangalarti and continued his kirtan. He usually arrived between 6.00
and 6.30 in the evening and performed kirtan. It was always practical in
his approach. Once he said, “I always feel the presence of my Guru Maharaj.
One can receive perfect bhakti by worshipping the devotees, listening to
the Bhagavat-katha, chanting, and understanding the message of Bhagavatam.”
I have great respect for his pastimes especially japa. In New York, he
moved in a truck and it was like a small temple and he chanted the holy
name of Lord and enlightened all he met. His kirtans in New York were interesting
and I also attended. His Bhagavad katha inspired me and many. He loved
sweets very much. He observed catur-masya-vrata. Aindra Prabhu was one
of my Shiksha-gurus. He was exceptional. He was soft like a rose, but heavy
like a rock. He had high relationship with his Guru and shisyatvam is the
blessing to seek Radhakrishna. I am inspired by his mercy. How to serve
and perfect my duties, I learned from Aindra Prabhu. He had high respect
for service. He set an example of a sannyasi and a perfect example of following
the guru-parampara. He is still with us here, although he moved to Goloka
forever.”
Bhagavad Puran Prabhu said, “The loss of Aindra Prabhu is irreparable
and his presence was a thrill to all who met him, and I derived great pleasure
from his association. Many people and I have been inspired by his Harinam-sankirtan.
His kirtans attracted many wherever he went. Let his soul rest in peace
and let him serve Radha-Shyamsunder in Goloka Vrindavan forever.”
HH Lokanath Swami said, (Pancagauda Prabhu read out the message ),
“I was shocked and shattered by the sudden departure of Aindra Prabhu.
Hearing this news, I took shelter of kirtans. He excelled in his kirtan
and bhajan. He distributed the blessing of Prabhupada in New York for eight
years. Then he moved to perform kirtan in the Krishna Balaram temple at
Vrindavan. Once when Prabhupada arrived, he asked him, “What are you doing?”
I am doing Harinam-kirtan and book distribution.” The best of gosti anandi
is the best of bhajan-anandi. He had a unique style of performing kirtans.
Aindra and kirtan have become household words. We shared platforms together
in Vrindavan and Mayapur. He inspired me and he was one of my spiritual
hearers. Hopefully I join you wherever you are.”
HG Pancagauda Prabhu concluded the gathering and said about Aindra
Prabhu, “His is a great loss to all of us. He was unique in kirtans and
well supportive. Let him be at peace with Radha-Govinda and enjoy their
glorious nitya-lilas forever.”
At 1.30 PM, bhogas and puspanjali were held. At 2.00 PM, a sumptuous
feast was held in memory of Aindra Prabhu and prasadam was distributed
too those gathered.
Again the devotees of Vrindavan convened at the Krishna-Balaram temple
at 7.30 PM and many devotees spoke their cherishing memories about Aindra
Prabhu. The assembly continued up till 11.30 PM. Many were in tears when
they spoke of their lost friend, inspirer, leader, master, and guru. Even
though Aindra Prabhu was a loss to the Bhuloka-Vrindavan, he will be a
great gain to the Goloka Vrindavan and we cherish your glories in the depth
of our hearts. Aindra Prabhu left us drinking the nectarine anitya-lilas
in this mortal world, but he will be enjoying the nitya-lilas forever with
Radha-Shyamsunder. Let Aindra Prabhu ever live in the memories of the devotees
of Vrindavan and the Vrajavasis. Let Aindra Prabhu’s inspiration spread
far and wide all over the globe through the recorded CDs of his masterpiece
and his book expected to be published soon.
Aindra Prabhu's Samadhi
Gopal prabhu applies tilak
Mukunda Datta prabhu heading the pujas
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Lord Nityananda's Appearance day 2011
and how Aindra prabhu's legacy is being lovingly preserved by his followers
the late Aindra dasa ACBSP - Sri Vrindavan Dham
Aindra Dasa is a
disciple of Srila Prabhupada, living in Vrindavan already many years.
He is in charge of the Twenty
four-hour Kirtan at Krishna Balaram Mandir, which was inaugurated and is
sustained by the express will of Srila Prabhupada. Its purpose is to generate
a pure atmosphere to strengthen everyone’s commitment to advance in devotional
life. May this cassette serve to remind you of Vrindavan, the perfect place
to lead spiritually progressive live.
