06/01/2026
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
*On June 1, 2026, at 1:43 PM, during the most auspicious month of Sri Purushottama Masa, His Grace Kratu Dasa Adhikari Prabhu, beloved disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, initiating spiritual master, tireless preacher, and dedicated servant of the Vaishnava community, entered the eternal pastimes of Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundara.*
In the sacred land of Sri Vrindavan Dham, surrounded by Vaishnavas immersed in hari-nama sankirtana, he spent his final moments in this material world taking darshana of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, and Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundara.
*Our ISKCON congregation has been especially fortunate to receive his affectionate association, wise guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and inspiring example over the years. His Grace Kratu Prabhu touched countless lives through his humility, deep faith, enthusiastic preaching, unwavering dedication to Srila Prabhupada's mission, and profound compassion for all souls.*
Whether through his personal interactions, books, lectures, leadership, or book distribution efforts, he consistently demonstrated what it means to be a faithful servant of Srila Prabhupada and Lord Sri Krishna. His life was a shining example of determination, simplicity, devotion, and selfless service.
While his departure leaves a deep void in our hearts, we remain grateful for the extraordinary example he set throughout his life. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire ISKCON family, especially his diksha and siksha disciples, who were blessed to receive his personal guidance and shelter. His legacy lives on in the hearts of devotees throughout the world.
He will continue to inspire and guide future generations through his teachings, writings, personal example, and the many souls he helped bring closer to Krishna. His life stands as a glorious testament to wholehearted dedication, steadfast devotion, and loving service to Srila Prabhupada and the Supreme Lord.
We humbly request all devotees to join us in offering heartfelt prayers of gratitude for His Grace Kratu Dasa Adhikari Prabhu and for the eternal remembrance of his immeasurable contributions to ISKCON and the worldwide Vaishnava community.
"*The pure devotee never dies, for he lives forever in the hearts of those whom he has inspired in Krishna consciousness.*"
*Sriman Kratu Dasa Adhikari Prabhu's legacy of devotion, compassion, and service will continue to illuminate the path of bhakti for generations to come.*
Your servants,
ISKCON of Harrisburg
