My name is Rai Krsna das. I am a disciple of Srila Prabhupada. I met him in New York in 1976. In the year 2001, I met Srila Gurudeva and received diksha from him. Two years ago, I met Srila Bhakti Swarup Sridhara Maharaja and asked him to be my siksha guru. I live in Alachua, Florida, and am now 80 years old. I don't know if I will live long enough to go to Vrndavana again. I want to spend the month of Kartik with my siksha guru, as per his request. I estimate that my expenses will come to $4000. That will cover the airline ticket, lodging, food, and other expenses, including bringing back devotional items.

I am starting Deity service in June and would like to bring items for the Deities, as well. I want to use whatever time I have left in this body hearing Hari Katha, associating with a high-class Vaisnava, chanting Hare Krsna, and serving Radha and Krsna. I appreciate wholeheartedly anyone who can help me to achieve my goals in my old age. Yours truly, Rai Krsna das.