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By HH Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear devotees,<\/p>\n

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n

We request worldwide devotees to pray to Sri Nrsimhadeva for our dear Guru Maharaja, HH Jayapataka Swami, to come out of his critical health situation. Maharaja is in Mumbai attending GBC meetings. On 23rd early morning, he was found in the bed unconscious around 3.30 a.m.Devotees rushed him to the Hinduja hospital, thinking that Maharaja may had a heart attack. He was admitted in ICU. But later doctors diagnosed that it is brain hemorrhage. We request all the devotees to pray and chant for his quick recovery.<\/p>\n

Thank you. Your humble servant<\/p>\n

Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/p>\n

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For further updates: http:\/\/www.mayapur.com\/<\/a> or http:\/\/www.jpsoffice.com\/<\/a> or http:\/\/jpshealth.jpscare.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Last update:<\/strong><\/p>\n

05-Nov-08, afternoon, HH Jayapataka Maharaj\u2019s status report<\/p>\n

by Dr Madhavananda das, Director of Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai<\/p>\n

Maharaj is stable, even today. His consciousness is better. Dr PP Ashok, the neurologist was happy with Maharaj\u2019s alertness. His blood pressure, blood sugar and other parameters are stable.<\/p>\n

Today onwards, they are gradually taking him off the ventilator. This process is gradual.<\/p>\n

Maharaj remains stable but critical. The prayers should continue intensely. It is the most helpful thing that can be done.<\/p>\n

PS: Madhavananda Prabhu mentioned that the report would be sent around 3pm everyday after the main doctors come and check Maharaja.<\/p>\n

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H. H. JAYAPATAKA MAHARAJ’S STATUS REPORT, 04-Nov-08, afternoon<\/p>\n

By Dr Madhavananda das, Director of Bhaktivedanta Hospital<\/p>\n

Maharaj\u2019s consciousness has been stable and he responds to verbal commands by opening his eyes or by facial expression. This has been up and down and sometimes he is responsive and sometimes he is unresponsive.<\/p>\n

He has been moving his left hand, the other limbs are not moving and is a matter of concern.<\/p>\n

The neurologist Dr PP Ashok and the itensivist Dr Hegde are monitoring him closely. According to them things are taking their natural course and recovery is a lengthy process.<\/p>\n

Even though a decline in consciousness is observed since the last 3 days and Maharaj remains critical, and he is in a state where things may go wrong, there is no reason to believe that he will not recover. The prayers must go on and that is the only factor which will change the course of events.<\/p>\n

Overall it can be summarized that <\/p>\n

\u2022 Maharaj\u2019s condition is critical but stable
\n\u2022 There is no further deterioration
\n\u2022 He still responds to commands but not as much as 4 days back.
\n\u2022 His blood pressure and other parameters like blood sugar, potassium levels, platelets are stable.
\n\u2022 Tomorrow they will again try to wean him from the ventilator.
\n\u2022 The doctors from Bhaktivedanta Hospital are constantly in touch with the treating doctors.
\n\u2022 Prayers must continue.<\/p>\n

(04-Nov-08, 09:00 a.m. report)<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Jayapayaka Maharaja’s consciousness level is fluctuating. The whole day yesterday Maharaja was only in the sleeping state, no response until 6.15pm. At 6.15pm when a devotee was reading Caitanya Caritamrta he opened his eye and upon the instruction of the nurse when the devotee asked him to lift his left hand he slowly lifted but he couldn’t move his other limbs although he was trying. Soon after that Maharaja again went to the sleeping state. As per the doctor Maharaja’s general body conditions like BP, sugar level, pulse rate etc are stable except he has some chest pain.<\/p>\n

At 2.30 am there was another devotee who was reciting Caitanya Caritamrta to Maharaja saw him opening his eye for 10min without any movement of eyelids and also no other bodily movements.<\/p>\n

Like this there is fluctuation of consciousness level. The different doctors are going to meet today and later we will be sending it to you their report.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(03-Nov-08, 07.30 a.m. report) <\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Yesterday around 12am (midnight) by the mercy of Sri Sri Radha Rasabihariji, Jayapataka Maharaja opened his eyes. The nurse went and informed the servant of Maharaja who is usually in the waiting room. No attendant is allowed to be inside after 11pm in the night. During the day only one attendant is allowed to be besides Maharaja. The attendant is generally reading Caitanya Caritamrta to Maharaja (even if conscious or not conscious) or he is chanting his japa along with Srila Prabhupada\u2019s japa which is constantly being played. So the servant rushed inside and opened the Caitanya Caritamrta and showed Srila Prabhupada\u2019s picture in the book to him. Maharaja looked at the picture for a while and he wanted to say something but he was unable.<\/p>\n

The nurse wanted to test the level of consciousness of Maharaja. She asked him to raise the left hand and Maharaja slowly lifted his left hand. When he was asked to lift the right hand because of the swelling he wasn\u2019t able to. Then she asked to lift the right and left legs. Maharaja was trying but he was unable to. Since for the three days he hasn\u2019t been conscious and there were no movements so he his weak right now.<\/p>\n

He is only 5% conscious right now. As long as Maharaja is with life support and in ICU it is very critical. The conscious level keeps fluctuating therefore we should keep praying and chanting for Jayapataka Maharaja intensely until he comes out of the ICU.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(01-Nov-08, 10:00 a.m. report)<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Dr. P. P Ashok visited Maharaja and he wasn’t happy with his situation. Maharaja is not conscious and doesn’t respond to any commands. Brain haemorrage is very unpredictable. Any moment anything can happen. Blood preassure is also on the higher side and keeps fluctuating. The doctor says Maharaja can remain like this for a longer period of time. He is still in ICU and with ventilator.<\/p>\n

Let us all pray intensely to Krsna. Only Krsna can do something. It is all in His hands. May Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari cast their most merciful glance upon our beloved Jayapataka Maharaja so that he can come out of this horrifying situation and be with us all again.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(31-Oct-08, 6:30 p.m. report)<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

I have been informed that many devotees are worried as they didn\u2019t hear any reports today. We are sorry for that. The reason is, the Mumbai Management has asked the devotees\u2019 and servants to shift from the Guest rooms as all their rooms have been booked in advance for 3 to 4 months. Actually the Mumbai Management is not encouraging any one to visit without advance booking.<\/p>\n

After the tracheostomy yesterday, Maharaja is not fully conscious. He is resting.<\/p>\n

Only once this morning he opened his eyes and after that he is resting again. At 1.30pm they have turned off the ventilator system. Maharaja was able to breathe by himself until 7.30pm. They didn\u2019t want to strain Maharaja and therefore they have turned on the ventilator system again.<\/p>\n

The blood preassure is on the higher side but the doctors say it is alright. The sugar level is normal. The platelet count is 98,000 today.<\/p>\n

Subhag Maharaja and all the senior devotees are asking us to chant and pray more for Jayapataka Maharaja\u2019s recovery. Only Lord Krishna can perform miracles and without his blessings nothing can happen. As long as Maharaja is in the ICU his situation is still critical. Maharaja appeared in a dream to a devotee yesterday and said, \u201cPlease keep on chanting. That gives me strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(30-Oct-08, 8:30 p.m. report) <\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

This afternoon the doctors did Tracheostomy<\/a>. Tracheostomy is a surgical opening in the trachea (windpipe) that forms a temporary opening to make breathing easier. They have inserted the ventilator tube into this hole instead of sending the tube through the mouth.<\/p>\n

Since Jayapataka Maharaja is unable to breathe by himself they cannot remove the ventilator. They cannot keep the tubes through the mouth for a long time and it can catch infection. Guru Maharaja also feels uncomfortable with the tubes. Therefore the panel of doctors decided to go for tracheostomy.<\/p>\n

Compared to yesterday the consciousness level is down today. There could be different factors. They will wait and see tomorrow. Apart from this the other parameters are stable.<\/p>\n

We do not know how many more days it might take for Maharaja to breathe by himself and to be out of ventilator. It is all up to Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna now. Whatever happened so far is a miracle and we need more miracles for Maharaja to completely come out of this situation successfully.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(30-Oct-08, 12:30 p.m. report) <\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

CT scan report is positive. The report shows the same situation as the day one and nothing new. Guru Maharaja is coming back to consciousness again like yesterday. When Gopal Krishna Maharaja came to visit him, Maharaja took Gopal Krishna Maharaja’s hand and put it on his head and had tears in his eyes.<\/p>\n

The only biggest hurdle right now is his respiratory system. If that functions well then they could remove the ventilator.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(30-Oct-08, 10:00 a.m. report) <\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Maharaja was given sedatives yesterday in the night as he wants the tubes to be removed. The tubes can be removed only until he is able to breathe normally.<\/p>\n

Today in the morning his conscious level is down a bit. They are taking him to the CT scan and then we could have some clear picture.<\/p>\n

Devotees are asked to keep on praying especially at this most critical moment.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(29-Oct-08, 6:00 p.m. report) <\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd: <\/p>\n

Maharaja had to be put on sedatives yesterday evening because when he is conscious he asks the doctors to remove the tubes as it is uncomfortable for him. The doctor’s plan was to start removing the ventilator today.<\/p>\n

Today early in the morning Maharaja came to awakeness from his sleeping state. He asked again for clicker to chant mentally and chanted few mantras on it after that he became tired and slept for a while. Since his condition was stable the doctors put the ventilation off without removing the tubes to check how Maharaja was responding. For 2 hours Maharaja was able to breathe by himself but later felt uncomfortable therefore the ventilator was turned on again. Since then Maharaja is exhausted and is taking rest.<\/p>\n

Jayapataka Maharaja’s sugar level is normal. His platelet count is 82,000 today. Although his blood preassure is fluctuating still nothing alarming.<\/p>\n

The doctors will continue this process until he is able to breathe normally without the help of ventilator. Let us keep intensely praying and chanting. May Lord Krishna and Lord Narasimhadeva empower the doctors and nurses in this process as well as to give strength to Maharaja to cross over these difficult moments.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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Gopijana Ballabha das on Wed, 2008-10-29 <\/p>\n

Today in Mayapur, HH Bhakti Charu Swami spoke on HH Jayapataka Swami\u2019s health situation and how Lord Krsna always protects His devotees. Click to listen here<\/a>. Continuous prayers and chanting are going on in Mayapur for HH Jayapataka Swami. A Nrsimha Homa was performed on 28th October. Today Panca Tattva Astottara Nama is recited pleading the most merciful incarnations to help Maharaja come out of this situation. You can download all these prayers in our Kirtan Downloads section<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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(28-Oct-08, 12:30 p.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Dr Hegde came to check Maharaja today and the doctor said he looks better than yesterday and there is no need to panic. Jayapataka Maharaja is feeling very uncomfortable with the tubes and asking everyone to remove them. So the doctor has given instructions to the nurses and local duty doctors to remove the ventilator. They are planning how to do it. The process usually takes between 24 to 48 hours. They are praying that everything would go smoothly.<\/p>\n

The cardiologist also came to see Maharaja and he said it is natural for the blood preassure to fluctuate. They are giving the blood preassure medicines under his guidance.<\/p>\n

Jayapataka Maharaja asked one senior disciple signaling to get him a clicker to chant. Since that devotee had his and Maharaja took it from him and he is chanting mentally the maha mantra on the clicker slowly.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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28 Oct.<\/p>\n

Bhakti Purusottama Swami:<\/p>\n

Doctors at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai where HH Jayapataka Maharaj is warded have instructed ISKCON to discourage devotees from visiting Maharaj. They fear that Guru Maharaj’s health condition may worsen due to possible infection from visitors. We request devotees not to come to Mumbai because nobody is allowed to go inside the ICU ward as the Hospital authorities are very strict now. Only way devotees can help is by chanting and praying to Lord Nrsimhadev. Devotees can do Congregational chanting. They can take sankalpa to offer the extra rounds to Gurudev.<\/p>\n

Some senior devotees (GBCs) have stayed on in Mumbai to be with Maharaja but they also do not have open access to Maharaja. Devotees like Gopal Krsna Maharaja, Sivarama Maharaja, Madhu Sevita prabhu and Virabahu prabhu etc. Bhakti Charu Swami and Praghosa prabhu are on their way to Mayapur to be with the devotees there, the vast majority of whom are disciples of HH Jayapataka Maharaja.<\/p>\n

The medical team at the moment is only observing the developments on the condition of HH Jayapataka Maharaj and something more could only be said in the next 24 hours. An information office has been set up in the Juhu temple to attend to the queries of devotees. Devotees interested can call +91 22 26244500 (06 am to 09 pm) or see the updates in http:\/\/www.mayapur.com\/<\/a> or http:\/\/www.jpsoffice.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

There are also two Doctors of the ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Hospital who are at the Hinduja Hospital and who are monitoring HH Jayapataka Maharaj health developments round the clock.<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant<\/p>\n

Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/p>\n

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Dear Devotees,<\/p>\n

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n

Last night Kavicandra Maharaja and I visited HH Jayapataka Maharaja. As we walked into the room Kavicandra Maharaja called out to Jayapataka Maharaja, Jayapataka Maharaja turned his head towards us, briefly opening his eyes and raised his arm in response.<\/p>\n

After we spent a short amount of time with Jayapataka Maharaja, Kavicandra Maharaja and I spoke with one of the doctors (not one of the specialists but a doctor from Bhaktivedanta Hospital).<\/p>\n

The following are notes I took and the doctor read to confirm that they were accurate:<\/p>\n

–\tPlatelet count is 74000 – this is safe level. It needs to improve more. (Platelets are what cause the blood to clot)
\n –\tElectrolyte is in good condition
\n –\tHe is responding to verbal communication
\n –\tHe his semi-conscious
\n –\tRecovery after 2-3 days (this means he will be taken off the ventilator)
\n –\tStill on ventilator
\n –\tRight side is weak – he may have suffered a right side stroke. Had a pontine haemorrhage
\n –\tAll other things are good
\n –\tHas hepatitis C
\n –\tHepatitis C has caused the spleen to enlarge. This is causing low platelet count
\n –\tBlood pressure is almost 150\/90 – near normal
\n –\tDiabetes is in control
\n –\tHas hypertension<\/p>\n

The doctors affirm that he is on the road to recovery.<\/p>\n

Hope this meets you all in Krsna consciousness and best of health.<\/p>\n

Your servant,
\nNrsimha Kavaca dasa<\/p>\n

Please visit http:\/\/www.deityworship.com
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(27 Oct – 10.30 a.m. report)<\/p>\n

Purusottama Swami: <\/p>\n

Dear Maharaja\/Prabhu, Please accept my humble obeisance . All glories to Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n

This morning the doctor said he may remove ventilator and all tubes within the next 24 hours if every things goes as it is now.<\/p>\n

Maharaja is now more conscious but very emotional. By seeing devotees tears come from his eyes. The doctor said we have to completely stop any devotees going to meet maharaj including senior devotees because as soon as devotees go to meet him due to excitement his blood preassure increases. If devotees will not stop visiting Maharaj, the doctor said, they will not be able to make him free from ventilator. His blood pressure is ok now. Bloolet count is no more decreasing even without medecine. He seems to be more reciprocative. By seeing all these symptoms the doctors feel more satisfied.<\/p>\n

Few astrologers have said HH’s condition will reman critical to some extend untill 28th Oct. because of tithi is Amavasya. After that things will go better. But still untill Nov. 14th we have to be careful.<\/p>\n

We are very thankfull to the devotees around the world who are praying for HH’s quick recovery. Only prayers of devotees around the world and their chanting of the holy name is our hope.<\/p>\n

We disciples of Jayapataka Maharaja are very gratefull to GBCs for their kind help and support. Specially HH. Gopala Krishna Maharaj and HH. Radhanatha Swami as also HH Bhakti Charu Swami who are constantly supervising the treatment. Mnay GBC members accompanyed Maharaja to the hospital. Some GBC memebrs like HH. Kavicandra Swami and Virabahu pr. are still here in Mumbai to see the recovery of Maharaj. Iskcon Mumbai, Juhu temple management has extended their topmost help in every aspect. We are very much indebted to Iskcon Mumbai management.<\/p>\n

Please pray for Maharaj’s quick recovery so that he can again join with you all to participate actively in his service to Srila Prabhupada and his ISKCON.<\/p>\n

For HH’s health update you may visit http:\/\/jpshealth.jpscare.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you very much.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant<\/p>\n

Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/p>\n

(27 Oct – 9.30 a.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Jayapataka Maharaja’s health is progressing very nicely and the doctors are happy with his improvement. Yesterday the doctor saw him coughing and said it is a good symptom. This means the bodily system has started to function.<\/p>\n

A visiting doctor asked Maharaja to first lift the left hand which he did. Not only that, he also articulated all his fingers very well. The doctor then asked him to lift the right hand, he wasn’t able to lift it well. He said some physiotheraphy would be required.<\/p>\n

Later Dr. P.P Ashok came and asked Maharaja to lift his legs. Maharaja lifted both the legs and started to move them in the air 3 to 4 times. Maharaja also pointed to the tube in the mouth indicating he wants to speak. Therefore the doctor said that Maharaja is showing excellent responses and that he understands everything 100%. <\/p>\n

Maharaja had good eye contact with the doctors the whole time. The doctor gave instruction to the nurses that they could start removing the tubes one by one.<\/p>\n

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(26 Oct – 9.30 p.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

There is a gradual improvement of Maharaja’s consciousness but he is not yet out of danger. Jayapataka Maharaja is able to recognize some people and understand some commands but he is not totally conscious. He still feels drowzy.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hegde came at 9.15 pm and said that neurologically Maharaja is improving. BP and Sugar level is under control. The platelets count is 79,000 now and it is gradually increasing which is a good sign.<\/p>\n

As per Bhanu Maharaja the next couple of days is not auspicious as New Moon day is approaching. There is a general chance for disease to be aggravated during this time. Therefore Bhakti Purushottama Maharaja requests that devotees continue to pray intensely.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(26 Oct – 10.30 a.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Dr.Syamalal Prabhu from the Bhaktivedanta hospital asked Jayapataka Maharaja to give his right hand and he responded to it. The doctor asked Maharaja to squeeze his hand and Maharaja squeezed his hand. The doctor asked Jayapataka Maharaja to move his legs then he started shaking the legs vigourously.<\/p>\n

Even the bed started to shake. Therefore the doctor wanted him to stop and Guru Maharaja immediately stopped. Whenever the doctor speaks to Maharaja he opens his eyes and looks at the doctor.<\/p>\n

Jayapataka Maharaja is still in a delicate situation and the hospital has strictly ordered not to disturb him.<\/p>\n

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(26 Oct – 07 a.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Dear Devotees, Hare Krsna. Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. <\/p>\n

Revati Raman prabhu, the Temple President of Tirupati, AP, India one of the senior disciples of Jayapataka Maharaja is rendering a very important service for the care and safety of Maharaja in the hospital by the ICU. Today under the supervision of the doctors and nurses he approached Maharaja to the pavitram of Tirupati Balaji Deity. <\/p>\n

While tying the pavitram on Maharaja’s hand Revati Raman prabhu spoke, “We love you so much. Every one around the world wants you. They are all praying for you and sending so many emails.” <\/p>\n

As Maharaja heard this he opened his eyes looking at Revati Raman prabhu for 2 minutes and raised his left hand pointing to his mouth. The doctors and nurses were amazed and said that Maharaja perfectly understood what Prabhu said and indicated that he was unable to speak because of the tubes in his mouth. This is the most wonderful information for all of us. <\/p>\n

Thanks to all the prayers of the devotees. The main doctors will be making soon a decision if the ventilator could be removed. <\/p>\n

Your humble servant, Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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(25 Oct – 6.35 p.m. report) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Doctor Hegde, the incharge of ICU Unit said that Guru Maharaja is in a stable condition. They have diagnosed that Guru Maharaja has a chronic liver disease and that could be the cause of the decrease in platelets count.<\/p>\n

Previously they were not able to identify the reason for the decrease in platelet count. He also said that there is a good chance of removing the ventilator tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Sivarama Swami:<\/p>\n

Improvement – Saturday, Octomber 25th, report on H.H. Jayapataka Swami<\/p>\n

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(25 Oct – 11.10 a.m. report) Simhesvara dasa:<\/p>\n

Received the following update from Dr. Madhavananda of the Bhaktivedanta Hospital who is stationed at the Hinduja Medical Centre: HH Jayapataka Maharaj consciousness is a few percent better than yesterday but not out of danger as yet. His blood pressure and sugar level are under control within desirable range. However his blood platelets are still going down. But medicines are being continued to boost his blood platelets. He is still on the ventilator but there is a likelihood that the ventilator may be taken off in about 1 or 2 days.<\/p>\n

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(24 Oct Evening ) Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Just now a neuro surgeon doctor by name Mishra had checked Maharaja’s body and he has given a positive statement saying he is slightly improving, he is responding better to some commands. If further haemorrage didn’t take place or if there is no infection then there is a hope of him coming into good shape.<\/p>\n

Doctor Radharaja Murari Prabhu, Braja Hari prabhu (the TP of Mumbai), HH Bhakti Purushottama Swami Maharaja and all the other senior devotees are humbly requesting everyone to stay wherever you are and not crowd the hospital so that Jayapataka Maharaja doesn’t get infected. No devotees are allowed to enter into ICCU.<\/p>\n

We are receiving messages from all over the world like China, Russia, Middle East, North America, South America, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, different temples in India that they are doing constant kirtan and chanting for the recovery of Maharaja. We are thankful to everyone and let us keep praying in a positive way for Maharaja to regain consciousness and become healthy.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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Sivarama Swami:<\/p>\n

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Simheswara dasa: <\/p>\n

Hare Krishna. <\/p>\n

I am writing on behalf of HH Bhakti Purushotam Maharaj. Maharaj said that the Doctors at the Hinduja Hoppital in Mumbai where HH Jayapataka Maharaj is warded have instructed ISKCON to discourage devotees from visiting Maharaj.<\/p>\n

They fear that Maharaj’s health condition may worsen due to possible infection from visitors. Bhakti Purushotam Maharaj encourages devotees to do their best, that is, to chant in their respective places and offer prayers for the quick recovery of HH Jayapataka Maharaj . <\/p>\n

Maharaj also said that the medical team at the moment are only observing the developments on the condition of HH Jayapataka Maharaj and something more could only be said in the next 24 hours.<\/p>\n

There are also two Doctors of the ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Hospital who are at the Hinduja Hospital and who are monitoring HH Jayapataka Maharaj health developments round the clock.<\/p>\n

Your servant Simhesvara dasa<\/p>\n

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Ratnavali dd:<\/p>\n

Dear Devotees,<\/p>\n

PAMHO. AGTSG. AGTSP.<\/p>\n

This evening (23rd) Dr. Anita Goel from Boston, USA had specially visited the Hinduja hospital to see Guru Maharaja’s situation. She then contacted Dr. P. P. Ashok and Madhavananda prabhu and had arranged for a conference call with a Neurologist in America. Their main concern is to increase the bloodlets of Guru Maharaja so that another haemorrage wouldn’t happen. After the conference call they have already put into enaction. One good news is the blood pressure of Guru Maharaja is reducing now as the haemorrage happens only when the blood pressure is high.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow they have invited a best Neurologist doctor from Lilavati hospital to check Guru Maharaja. All devotees should keep intensely praying for Guru Maharaja’s recovery.<\/p>\n

The senior devotees like Bhakti Purushottam Maharaja and Braja Hari prabhu they have asked the devotees to be patient and to not bombard the devotees here by your phone calls. You can watch the website jpsoffice. com and mayapur. com for the updates. We will also keep you updated in the JPSO Communications.<\/p>\n

We have received information that devotees worldwide are doing various special pujas, yajnas, chanting etc for Guru Maharaja. We thank you all and please keep continuing your prayers.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant,<\/p>\n

Ratnavali dd<\/p>\n

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Jayapataka Maharja is still in very critical condition.
\nPlease pray for Guru maharaj. Till now 23rd Oct, 7.30 pm, he is unconscious.
\nWe depend upon the mercy of the Lord.<\/p>\n

Thank you very much.<\/p>\n

Your humble servant<\/p>\n

Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/p>\n

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Health situation of HH. Jayapataka swami (From Mumbai at 5.15 pm) <\/p>\n

It was found at two places in his head there was internal bleeding. Bleeding has stoped. The place is delicate and doctors cannot do any operation. They are trying to treat by medicine. Till now Maharaja is in unconscious state. Devotees saw one time HH moving his hands and leg. Now it looks like he is sleeping peacefully . Before he was breathing heavily with lot of sound which has stoped now.<\/p>\n

Please pray and do some Sankirtana for recovery of His Holiness’s health<\/p>\n

Thank you very much. Bhakti Purusottama Swami<\/p>\n

Continous Chanting in Mayapur:<\/p>\n

Devotees in Mayapur are constantly chanting and kirtan is continously going on in the temple. In the morning, Astottara archana or chanting of 108 names of Lord Nrismhadeva and lamp offering was performed for Guru Maharaja.Though there are some signs of improvement since morning, we request all the devotees to pray continously so that He is back in good health to lead all of us in Preaching mission.<\/p>\n

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Aniruddha prabhu: Positive development in Jayapataka Swami’s condition<\/p>\n

Devakinandana Prabhu has just come from the hospital and he reports that Maharaja is showing some signs of improvement. He is now resting. His position is still critical but before taking rest he opened his eyes and moved his arm towards his head. These are positive signs.<\/p>\n

Doctors are unable to operate or do more than observe his condition but these movements are encouraging signs of improvement.<\/p>\n

Please offer a prayer on Maharaja’s behalf.<\/p>\n

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Sivarama Swami:<\/p>\n

I stayed at the hospital from 7-11am. After IC scan and tests the neuro surgeon gave a complete health update.<\/p>\n

Maharaja had a stroke and brain bleeding in 2 places. One of the areas of bleeding is the root of the brain, a most sensitive area. A place where surgery cannot take place. The condition is critical, the surgeon\u2019s opinion that Maharaja\u2019s chance for survival slim. It\u2019s in Krsna\u2019s hands, absolutely. Please pray. SRS.<\/p>\n

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Ratnavali devi dasi:<\/p>\n

Doctor P.P Ashok has reviewed the case thouroughly there is a haemorrage in the brain stem and therefore it is a critical situation. The brain stem contains all our vital centers of function like breathing, consciousness etc. Therefore a slight increase in Haemorrage can cause a life and death situation.<\/p>\n

The doctor has said that anything can go wrong anytime without much notice. If it doesn’t, the process of recovery is very slow and any predictions at this time are not possible. He is already on a ventilator to support his vital function.<\/p>\n

The doctors who are handling the case are some of the best in India. The treatment which is going on in Hinduja is internationally the same. Our doctor devotees in Bhaktivedanta hospital are in constant touch with the doctor’s in Hinduja.<\/p>\n

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Aniruddha prabhu:<\/p>\n

Latest update from Radhanatha Swami who has just returned from the hospital and spoke to the doctor a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n

Jayapataka Swami is in an extremely serious situation after suffering a major stroke. He has just received a large blood transfusion since his own was extremely thin due to medication he has been taking for high blood pressure. The bleeding in the brain stem is in a highly sensitive location with an intricate network of nerves which are connected to almost all parts of the body.<\/p>\n

Any further damage could have serious consequences. The doctors are now focused on saving his life. The prognosis is not clear at the moment.<\/p>\n

There are three doctors from Bhaktivedanta Hospital with Jayapataka Swami at the moment. A few minutes ago one of them asked Maharaja to squeeze his left hand which he did. This means he is conscious but his condition is still tenuous. He is in a highly risky condition where any further damage will be critical and healing will be slow.<\/p>\n

The GBC is offering their prayers of support to His Holiness and his disciples in this difficult time.<\/p>\n

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Aniruddha prabhu:<\/p>\n

Bir Krsna Das Goswami just returned from Hinduja Hospital one of the top hospitals in Mumbai with a report to the GBC on Jayapataka Swami’s condition.<\/p>\n

Maharaja is in intensive care. He has been in a coma since this morning when he was taken to the hospital from the ISKCON Juhu temple. The results of a scan indicate his heart is good but he has suffered a stroke and has bleeding in two locations in the brain. The most serious is in the brain stem which is very delicate and difficult to operate on. His blood pressure is extremely high.<\/p>\n

The specialist’s advice is that Maharaja’s condition is extremely serious. There are some positive signs in that he can move his legs and his eyes respond to stimuli indicating nervous activity. At the same time his condition is extremely critical. Radhanatha Swami, Kavicandra Swami, Sivarama Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and others are in the hospital with him.<\/p>\n

The GBC held kirtana this morning on behalf of Jayapataka Swami and asks all devotees around the world to offer prayers on his behalf.<\/p>\n

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Aniruddha prabhu:<\/p>\n

I generally don’t like to be the bearer of bad news but in this case I feel obliged to get the word out. I am currently in Mumbai attending the GBC meetings.<\/p>\n

It appears that some time last night HH Jayapataka Swami suffered a stroke in his sleep. When his servant tried to wake him this morning he couldn’t rise and appeared to be calling for help. He couldn’t articulate his words.<\/p>\n

As I went to mangala-arati I came across the devotees carrying Maharaja down to an ambulance so he could be driven to the Hinduja Hospital.<\/p>\n

I just heard from Ramai Swami that his condition is critical. He is in a coma and indications are he has suffered a hemorrhage at the back of his neck. The devotees are awaiting the advice of the specialist who is reviewing his condition as I write.<\/p>\n

Sivarama Swami, Radhanatha Swami, Gopala Krsna Goswami and Bhakti-vijnana Swami, Bhakti-caru Swami and Bir Krsna Goswami are with him in the hospital and the most recent report from Sivarama Swami is not good news.<\/p>\n

I suggest everyone start offering prayers for such a stalwart preacher and ISKCON general. Let us pray that if Krsna so desires that his great servant be allowed to stay with us to help push on the sankirtan mission for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n

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Mahaguna devi dasi: My dear Devotee Community, pamho, agtsp.<\/p>\n

About 3 hours ago, my dearest GuruMaharaj went unconsicous and had to be rushed to the hospital. He is in intensive care unit in Bombay, India.<\/p>\n

In the evening eastern time, HH Jayapataka Swami woke up at around 3:30 a. m. and was calling out to his servant but was unable to speak and then he collapsed. At that moment, he was rushed to the Hindu Jha Hospital in Bombay, India. At the present moment, he is in a coma and is unable to speak but he is breathing. However he is in an unconscous state. His blood pressure and sugar was checked but since he was unconscious he was sent to the ICU because the doctors assume that he suffered a cardiac arrest but they are unsure as the exact cause of his unconsciousness. He is currently in the ICU and the doctors are monitoring him. No one is allowed to see him,<\/p>\n

Please please pray for HH Jayapataka Swami. I am requesting that all disciples and wellwishers do a 24 hour kirtan and pray to Lord Narasimhadev for the speedy recovery of a great soul and pure devotee of the Supreme Lord and near and dear servant of Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n

your eternal servant praying and begging to the Supreme Lord to protect my dear spiritual master HH Jayapataka Swami<\/p>\n

ys\/ mahaguna
\n404-452-5244 Secretary to HH Jayapataka Swami<\/p>\n

More here<\/a>, here<\/a>, here<\/a> and here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Below there is a video of Jayapataka Maharaja entitled: Birth and Death. For more videos of Maharaja please click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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