Foreword

This is the third book in the The Divine Servitor series. The first two books of the series—The Divine Servitor and Dignity of the Divine Servitor—were particulary intended as a substantial means of glorifying our Sri Acharyadev Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj on the occasion of his Sri Vyasa Puja 1990 and 1991.

1992 saw a marked increase in mail, and written offerings by the many devotees. Consequently a separate Sri Gaudiya Darsan book of Sri Vyasa Puja offerings was published for the satisfaction of our Srila Acharyadev and the devotees of this Mission.

This present book—Divine Guidance—is compiled exclusively from lectures and letters by Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj. I pray that it may be accepted by His Divine Grace as well as by the devotional community worldwide.

All credit goes to His Divine Grace for his perfect capacity and intention for our spiritual advancement.

Also to Sripad Bhakti Ananda Sagar Maharaj for his invaluable advice and energy throughout; to Sripad Bhakti Svarupa Tridandi Maharaj for his long hours of transcribing; and to Sripad Madhavananda Prabhu and the many devotees who have given considerable assistance in so many ways.

If anything is lacking in this book, please know clearly that it is due only to my own failings. But certainly within these pages there is much of eternal value, and I request the reader to focus upon the substance given by our Divine Master, and overlook the shortcomings in its being relayed in the printed form.

Asking that all the Vaisnavas may accept my obeisances,

CONTENTS:

Foreword

FIRST SECTION
Chapter 1:
Utilising Our Fortune
Chapter 2:
On the Way to Sri Puri Dham
Chapter 3:
On the Way to Sri Vrindavan Dham
Chapter 4:
Within the Holy Dham
Chapter 5:
The Land of Spiritual Gems
Chapter 6:
Sweet Service, Service, Service

SECOND SECTION
Chapter 7:
Hand-carved Gems