Bio je u Kalkuti na lječenju, od ozljeda koje je zadobio za vrijeme bombaškog napada na temple u Manipuru na Janmastami.

Evo informacije GBC tijela na engleskom jeziku preuzete s javne konferencije na COM-u:

Dear Devotees,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the disappearance of Sripad
Bhakti Svarupa Damodara Maharaja due to a massive cardiac arrest. He passed
away around 12:15 am today in Calcutta, Srila Prabhupada"s place of birth.

We the members and servants of the Governing Body Commission of the
International Society for Krishna Consciousness, express our profound
bereavement on the passing of our dear Godbrother and fellow Governing Body
Commissioner Sri Srimad Bhakti Svarupa Damodara Maharaja, the beloved
disciple of ISKCON Founder/Acarya His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada.

Srila Prabhupada gave special attention to Sripada Maharaja, even up to his
last days in Vrindavana in November of 1977. He would sometimes refer to
Sripada Maharaja affectionately as, "Our Dr. Svarupa Damodara" and "our
scientist, Svarupa Damaodara", and there were hours of conversations between
Prabhupada and Sripada Maharaja.

Sri Srimad Bhakti Svarupa Damodara Maharaja dedicated his life to fulfilling
Srila Prabhupada"s order to spread Krishna consciousness throughout the
world especially through the medium of the Bhaktivedanta Institute. Maharaja
tirelessly worked to publish literature, develop relationships with leading
scientists and organize elaborate conferences that brought the scientific
community together to hear the message of Krishna Consciousness in a
language they could appreciate. While doing that, he simultaneously
established Krishna Consciousness in his native State of Manipur. He spread
the glories of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupada throughout that
area. He was always a gentle, humble soul who worked tirelessly in Srila
Prabhupada"s service. Even at his advanced age, he was traveling the globe
attending conferences, meeting top scientists, preaching at ISKCON temples
and program. In this time of their great grief, we pledge ourselves to the
service of his disciples and followers who are determined to carry on his
great service to the mission of Srila Prabhupada.

Signed (on behalf of the GBC Body),

AC Bhaktivaibhava Swami
Chairman ISKCON GBC