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Stephen Theodore Schaffer

Woodbridge, Connecticut

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SCHAFFER, STEPHEN THEODORE Stephen Theodore Schaffer, known to most as Shyamdas, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Goa, India on Saturday, January 19. He was 59. A musician, prolific translator of Sanskrit texts, and author of dozens of books, Shyamdas was a pioneer in bringing Indian and...

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Ohm Shanti

you are so missed

Dear Gloria, Hannah and David,

I'm so happy to say that Philip and I reconnected with Shyamdas last year and were in constant email contact with him from then until he passed on. I'm thinking of each of you and hoping that you will find comfort in your gratitude for the close association and plentiful time you shared with him. He loved you all, and having met you has enhanced my appreciation of him. How fortunate we are to have had such a splendid being in our midst! Memories of...

Thank you Shyamdas, for showing us what is like to truly love. I will miss you.

Beloved Shyamdasji,

We will never forget you or the wonderful ways you have impacted our lives. You are a divine soul, sent here to teach and inspire, and give the gift of love of Krishna. Thank you for everything you have given us; we remain indebted to you in so many ways.
Your lila will always remain in my heart.

With loving remembrance,
Your Govindasiji

shyamdasji you will allways be remembered. May the soul rest in peace. You will alwaus be with us with your kirtan,your love and wonderful light and spirit.

What a spirit. What a man! Thank you for everything.

Shyamdas will always be in the seva of Sri Krishna as he always tried to do so throughout his life. May Lord Krishna bless him.

Rajesh

Shyamdas you'll always be with us with your love, light and incredible spirit !