First of all I would like to thank all devotees around the world for their prayers for our Guru Maharaja, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj. Guru Maharaja's situation still remains very critical. Though there are some indications of slight positive development still it is only a very insignificant development. He is still supported by ventilator. Though once or twice a day he just opens his eyes and apparently responds, with out speaking, to what devotees say but it is not so remarkable improvement. I humbly request every one to kindly pray Lord Sri Krsna very intensely. A famous astrologer who had come here from Beneras said Guru Maharaja's condition will remain very critical till the end of 28th Oct. because of the new moon day or Amavasya tithi. He may get better after that but Guru Maharja's health will be safe condition only after 14th Nov.

Many devotees from different part of the world are in Mumbai already and many are planning to come here. We are grateful for the love and affection devotees around the world have for Guru Maharaj. But doctors has strictly prohibited anyone visiting Maharaja due to possibility of infection, we request devotees not to plan to visit Guru Maharaja at this stage. He is in Intensive Care Unit and two nurses are constantly attending him. We request everyone to understand and cooperate with us by not visiting Mumbai. You can offer your sincere prayers from wherever you are and do more chanting for Guru Maharaja's good health.

For update of Guru Maharaj's health condition we have opened a website www.jpshealth.info or visit mayapur.com. We will keep you all constantly informed with updates as and when we receive from the medical team.

An information office has been set up at ISKCON Mumbai, Juhu. You can call on these numbers to know the updates:
0091- 2226244500 ,
0091 26206860 ext - 185
This office will remain open from 6.00am to 9 pm, Indian time.

Finally I request every one to chant extra rounds japa and offer it to Guru maharaj. At this point Holy name is only our shelter.

Thank you very much.

Your humble servant

Bhakti Purusottama Swami