By Bhava dasa
Hare Krsna,
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I have just received news from my Godsister, Padyavali dd (Rudrani’s biological sister), that Rudrani dd passed away this morning at 2:00 AM.
Padyavali described the moments leading up to her sisters departure… She said that Rudrani was feeling quite comfortable all day yesterday, and everything seemed to be going well. However, this morning at 2:00 AM, Rudrani called over to Shanti (who had been caring for her for many years, and who never left her side) to come over to her. Rudrani told Shanti that she felt an unusual sensation in her heart. They held hands and chanted the Holy Names (the Maha mantra) for some time. Shanti told her to concentrate on the picture of Vrndadevi (in gopi form) that was on the front cover of a very nice hand made get-well card (11″x16″) in which the devotees had written their well-wishes.
After a few moments, Rudrani responded, “I see the real Tulasi. I have to go now!”, and left her body!
I am sure we were all praying to Vrndadevi to be there for her dear servant Rudrani–to personally take her back to Godhead… It appears she did just that.
All glories to Rudrani and her many years of dedicated and loving service to Srimati Tulasi Maharani!
We will greatly miss you, my dear Godsister!
Hare Krsna,
Bhava dasa
What a wonderful result! Rudrani kept full faith in Srila Prabhupada’s words, tolerating a life time of disease and pain and she has been well rewarded for her dedication.
Your humble servant,
Hari-sauri dasa
The fact that her last words were, “I see the real Tulasi. I have to go now.” is very inspirational for all Vaisnavas because it proves beyond any shadow of a doubt that what she saw was REAL and also confirms the words of our great predesesor archaryas, the Vedas and the fact that Krsna is none other than God almighty Himself.
We’re praying to Vrinda Devi to bestow her mercy and take Rudrani’s soul to the lotus feet of Radharani. Also someone donated for us to do a feast at Vrinda Kunda in her honor, so we will organize that in the next few days.