Narrator:
Dear friends, you are witnessing Pagla Baba starting his pilgrimage toward Kamakhya. Everyone is offering him their full blessings. We are all witnesses to this journey. He is traveling on foot for the Mother.
Narrator:
It is rare to see such things these days. In the past, perhaps many traveled to Kamakhya on foot, but in these times, and especially in this COVID climate, a person as strong-willed and determined as Pagla Baba is setting off on foot for Kamakhya. Please, everyone, pray to the Mother for him.
Narrator:
We won't be able to see Pagla Baba for several months, and because of this, our hearts are heavy. As we speak, our voices are choking up.
Pagla Baba:
Should I wear my sandals?
Assistant:
Yes, yes. Victory to Mother Tara! Victory to Mother Tara!
Pagla Baba:
Where is the Kamandalu (water pot)?
Assistant:
It's up there, Baba. Let someone help you hold it.
Pagla Baba:
Tell everyone to bless me as I begin this journey.
Assistant:
Yes, everyone, please pray for him and offer your love so he can reach safely with the blessings of Gurudev. May he reach his destination safely; that is our only prayer to you.
Narrator:
Many are bidding farewell to Pagla Baba. As you can see, this is the first time such an initiative—a journey on foot to Mother Kamakhya—has been taken from our temple. We can hardly speak; our voices are failing us. We don't have the courage or the mental strength to speak much. We have to let him go for many months, perhaps even a year.
Bystanders:
Greetings, Pagla Baba! May your journey be auspicious! Victory to Mother Tara! Come back soon!
Narrator:
Now, let's go to Gurudev. Where is he? Oh, there he is. Let's go quickly. We are returning to Gurudev. He is extremely heavy-hearted. He is unable to speak a word; no words are coming to his lips. Just like us, his soul is restless for Pagla Baba.
Narrator:
Gurudev, we have seen Pagla Baba off. How are you feeling now? How do you feel inside?
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
No words are coming out of my mouth. My heart is heavy.
Narrator:
Our voices are choking with tears. Letting someone go like this for such a long time is not easy, Gurudev. But still, he had to go.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Yes, yes.
Narrator:
Pranam (respects), Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Bless you, my son.