By SB Keshava Swami
Dear Devotees,
Maharaja’s breathlessness has increased, so he is speaking much less. In the last two or three days he has been feeling an uncomfortable heat in his system, and so he has asked that chandan and wet towels be applied on his head. Maharaja is aware, alert and fully lucid, but he has instructed that someone should now constantly be present in his room, since he feels his departure is imminent.
Today Maharaja chose a playlist of Prabhupada bhajans he wants continuously played in a loop, including “Vibhavari Sesa,” “Yasomati Nandana,” and the Hare Krsna mantra. We are keeping the atmosphere in Maharaja’s apartment more quiet and subdued.
At this stage, Maharaja doesn’t have the energy to meet with visiting devotees.
Over the past week Maharaja has discussed how he would like his final rites conducted. He has added details as the days have gone by and that time grows closer.
