His Holiness also welcomed new members into the family of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, giving a number of ritvik initiations on behalf of Srila Gurudev, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj.

The devotees of Veracruz also held a three day course on the editing and publishing of our books in the Spanish language, which was participated in by devotees from all over Mexico. Krishna Prema Tarangini Devi Dasi reports:

"This course was organised and given by Krishna Priya Devi Dasi, His Holiness Sripad Bhakti Kusum Ashram Maharaj and Jai Balai Prabhu, with the participation of Mrs. Antonia Martinez, a professional translator who previously had collaborated in the publishing of two books for His Divine Grace's Mission. She is also a sister of Madhuchanda Didi."

Diplomas are presented to the participating devotees.