August 8th, 2026
We are very grateful to share that Guru Maharaj has been making encouraging progress since his stroke a week ago and is now continuing his recovery outside the hospital. He is slowly gaining strength and energy, and we are seeing gradual improvement.
While Maharaj is able to speak and communicate, the stroke affected some of the brain functions that help us take in what we hear, understand and organize information, connect thoughts and meanings, and formulate an appropriate response. His speech therapy is therefore helping his brain rebuild these abilities—not simply teaching him how to speak, but helping the different aspects of communication and understanding work together smoothly again.
At times, this means that Maharaj may need a little more time to process what is being communicated, organize his thoughts, or find the words he wants to express. These abilities are improving, but they will require time, patience and ongoing speech therapy.
Recovery from a stroke is a gradual process, but what is most encouraging is the progress Maharaj has made over this past week. By Krishna’s mercy, we pray that this progress will continue steadily in the days and weeks ahead.
Maharaj is very eager to resume his service, and that eagerness remains as strong as ever. For now, however, he is embracing this period of recovery with patience, giving his body and mind the time they need to heal and regain their strength.
We humbly request devotees everywhere to continue praying for Guru Maharaj’s complete recovery. We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of prayers, love and support from devotees around the world, and we are confident that Maharaj is being carried by that loving care, along with the causeless mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna.
With gratitude in our hearts, we pray that Guru Maharaj will continue to regain his strength and all the abilities affected by the stroke, and that, by Srila Prabhupada’s mercy, he will soon be able to fully immerse himself once again in the service he is so deeply devoted to.
Thank you.
Your servants,
Prema Tarangini Dd
Jaisachinandana Das
Nityananda Pran Das
Nanda Suta Das