Letter From Anuttama.

We've just received this very nice letter from Anuttama das, in Washington, sympathising with the loss of our Krishna-premavati. Anuttama is a senior member of ISKCON and Communications minister on the Governing Board Committee. Thank you Anuttama!

Dear Devotees in Belfast,

I am saddened to hear of the departure of Krishna Premavati devi dasi. I was fortunate to have met her during a short visit to Belfast several years ago. Although brief, my time with her was memorable. We had several conversations, I visited her home, and she took me to visit herhusband, who was living in a care facility.I was deeply impressed by her aristocratic mannerisms, her sharp intellect,her composure, her beautiful Krishna conscious home, her compassion, and her enthusiasm for her spiritual practice.She was a devotee who exuded confidence in Lord Krishna and Srila Prabhupada. She made me feel I was in the presence of a woman who was highly educated, confident, well-connected, artistic, and, to put it in a brief American term, "classy".

Although I only knew her for a few short days, I will miss Krishna Premavati devi dasi. Certainly, you will all feel her loss very acutely. She was an important part of your community and she brought life and energy to the temple and sanga. While you will miss her, you are blessed to know that through your friendship, love, and shared services you were able to bring each other closer to Krishna, our Supreme Friend and shelter. The time you shared together was based on Krishna, and thus was built on love and mutual care. That love undoubtedly helped her be steady on the path of bhakti. By connecting each other to Krishna you gave her--and she gave you--the greatest gift. There is no better way to show love...there is no better way to bless a friend...there is no better way to find solace in a loss...than to know that while we were together we brought each other closer to home and to our Supreme Beloved Lord.

Your servant,
Anuttama dasa