Candravali, Dallas TX

My dearmost godsister, Gopali,

You were always one of my dearest friends. You would come to my home every now and then to express your realizations, concerns and worries. You always tried to make sure that you were doing the right thing in every situation you encountered.

We would dress Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji together quite often. When you were learning how to dress in what the pujaris called "Gurudeva's style", you always wanted to know after dressing Them, if They had "that look" you would call it. You were the godmother of my grandchildren. You would always come to see them, giving them lots of tender loving care and you would buy birthday and Christmas gifts for them every year. On Indulekha's 2nd birthday, you made her a huge Krsna doll beautifully dressed with dhoti, chadar and all the jewelry acessories. You were always such a kind personality. Your creativity knew no bounds.

Not only did you make at least 25 outfits for all the Deities and 25 sets of jewelry but you made T-shirts and beadbags with drawings of Krsna that you did yourself. You also painted a beautiful scenery backdrop for your Deities at home.

I feel that Gopali's glorious departure was definitely orchestrated by our Gurudeva. In one of his final lectures, he emphasized that how much love he showed for Mother Kirtida is how much he loves all his disciples. This was so apparent in how he sent my godbrother, Radhacaran Prabhu, to her bedside. He created a website for her, spoke to her lovingly, read to her, chanted for her, brought her garlands, a pavitra, Tulsi, Ganges water and most of all, wonderful devotees to be there for her and give her support when she needed it most.

All I can see is Gurudeva working behind all this. You are very fortunate, my dear Gopali, because you are the first disciple to see the love and mercy that Gurudeva can give the disciple at the time of his or her departure even though he was not physically there. You deserved this glorious arrangement. You really loved Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji and now They are showing Their love for you.

Her Grace Gopali devi dasi Ki Jaya!!!
Your loving godsister, Candravali dasi