Since the last bulletin on Grahila prabhu's health things have changed quite drastically. After a short period of improvement wherein it seemed some of the tumors in his head, neck and chest had disappeared, the last few days have again brought adversity.

There is no need to go into details here except to say that Grahila prabhu has now decided that it is time to depart. He is fully ready for it and is no longer either eating or drinking. He has made a peaceful, conscious and noble decision not to try to extend his bodily existence any further.

Since his arrival back in Mayapur he has undergone a wonderful transformation of consciousness and all his material anarthas have been removed. Last night he was talking with HH Brhat Bhagavat Maharaja and he informed him that he has never felt more happy than he does now. He feels fully purified and happy. Maharaja told him that he is not leaving for anywhere, because he is already in Mayapur. Grahila prabhu smiled brightly--his purpose is served and he feels his life is now successful.

He has had confirmation from both Srila Prabhupada and Krsna that this is the right decision.

Devotees in Mayapur are fully supporting him and it is expected that within the next few days he will enter into his eternal lila with his spiritual master and Sri Sri Radha Madhava.

All devotees are humbly requested to kindly pray for his successful departure and entry into the transcendental eternal abode of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His ever-youthful associates.

Your humble servant,
Hari-sauri dasa