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Dear Devotees and Friends worldwide, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! <\/p>\n
Many of you know Shyamasundar Das (Sam Speerstra), one of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s earliest disciples. Initiated in January 1967 in San Francisco, Shyamasundar introduced Lord Jagganath to the western world, carved the first Deities and created the first Rathayatra. In London, he built the temple at Bury Place, befriended the Beatles and brought George Harrison to Krishna consciousness. He pioneered the India yatra, and then served 3 years as Prabhupada\u2019s personal secretary. Shyamasundar has played a key role in establishing the Hare Krishna movement worldwide, and few have spent more intimate time with Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n
Today, at 84 years old, Shyamasundar Prabhu continues his service through his acclaimed 3-volume memoir \u201cChasing Rhinos with the Swami.\u201d He has promised Krishna to complete the AUDIOBOOK editions of Volumes 2 and 3 so that Srila Prabhupada\u2019s glories can reach more souls for generations to come. Each book will be 20-23 hours long, and the project will require about 3 months to complete. Now, after decades of dedicated service, Shyamasundar needs support to cover his medical bills and rent so that he can pour his whole heart into completing these final 2 audio books in his remaining time.<\/p>\n
It is with urgency that we appeal to the global Vaishnava community for your generous support. Your donations will help secure recording equipment and basic needs and housing, allowing him to dedicate himself fully to this final service without anxiety or distraction. Any amount you can offer will make a profound difference for a pioneer who has given so much to Srila Prabhupada and to all of us. Thank you deeply for your kindness and support. Hare Krishna! Your servants in the service of Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n
Please share this fundraiser widely with your congregation, on social media and elsewhere, let’s all help Shyamasundar Prabhu chase the Rhino for Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna. All Glories to the assembled Devotees! 🙏🏻 <\/p>\n