In Srimad Bhagavad Gita – The Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute it is stated:
patram puspam phalam toyam – yo me bhaktya prayacchati
tad aham bhakty-upahrtam – asnami prayatatmanah
Bhagavad Gita 9:26
“If one offers Me with devotion a leaf, flower, fruit or water, I affectionately accept that offering of the clean hearted devotee.”
Jatindra Mohan Prabhu was inspired to capture the beauty around the Ashram and offers the following photos for the pleasure of Their Lordships and the devotees.
Srimati Tulasi Devi
Fuschias
California Poppy
These Rhodendrans were a gift from our realtor when we first bought the property
They are happily growing outside Srila Gurudev's house
Snapdragons
The Cecile Brunner rose has appeared at the Seva Ashram in many places
She offers herself happily for garlands and arotik flowers
These bushes were donated by Navadwip Prabhu and Tilak Devi
Lavender
The bottle brush tree overlooks the Prasadam Hall
These lovely flowers were planted by Srimati Braja Mohini Devi
With the help of Laksmipriya Devi they have planted a lovely garden.
Sushila Devi and Ratan Krishna Prabhu
Preparing the ground by adding gopher wire to protect the young plants.
Happy in seva.
Ratan Krishna and Jatindra Mohan Prabhus
Nevine Krishna Prabhu mowed the back yard.
Kumar, the Ashram dog.
"Can I have a chapati?"
Geraniums
Daisy
Euryops, Yellow Bush Daisies planted by Advaita Charan Prabhu many years ago.
Srila Gurudev would often look out of his room and comment on these flowers, how their color reminded him of Mahaprabhu.
A new spot of color on the sidewalk.
And even more Cosmos on the stairs.
Beautiful and fragrant Pink Jasmine..
This huge bush is right outside the door to Srila Janardan Maharaj's house.
Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu happily except the flowers offered by the devotees from their affectionate, clean hearts.