Krsna Vijaya is the General Manager of ISKCON Mayapur. He was born in Hyderabad, India, and was introduced to Krishna Consciousness through his maternal uncle in Secundrabad. Later, with the blessings of his spiritual master, he shifted to Sridham Mayapur. He is in charge of various departments. Krsna Vijaya speaks about how and what his departments do. Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/fy_bm6T-784.
Born in Kenya, Africa, in 1992, Rama Rupa Das grew his devotional philosophy to become a Vaishnava at the ISKCON Mayapur West Bengal Gurukul school for boys. After graduating in 2016, Rama Rupa has gone on to a devotional Seva career in Deity Service, Land Management, and different worship ministries. He now lives at ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor temple and devotional center outside London in the United Kingdom.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ilpFOqvvNWI.
Mahatma Prabhu was born in Los Angeles, California in 1950. In 1969, at the age of 19, he first met Srila Prabhupada through The Bhagavad Gita As It Is, and then later that year met Srila Prabhupada personally in Los Angeles. In January of 1970 he moved into the temple in Berkeley, California and shortly after received first and second initiation.He went on to do a variety of services including book distribution, sankirtan leader, temple president, college preaching, congregational development, and various educational projects. This has culminated in the work he does today developing workshops, social media, online courses and books both for devotees as well as the general public through his company Sattva [www.thesattvaway.com]. He practically shows the many ways that Krishna consciousness offers solutions to today’s challenges and writes and teaches in a way that resonates with devotees and people in general by helping them see life as a spiritual practiceMahatma Prabhu is well known in ISKCON for his recorded and live music, most notably his recording of Brahma Samhita, but also for his workshops on such essential topics as Japa, Forgiveness, Humility, Vows and Marriage.He is now based in Alachua, Florida he lives with his wife Jahnava and daughter Syama Mandali, and travels around the world part of the year.If you are interested in having him come to your center, or would like to help him in his service, you can contact him at mahat@aol.comWatch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BmFIykMQ6YY.
Vamsi Vadana Das was born in 1986 in Bulgaria. He trained as a film and art teacher at the Bulgaria National Academy of Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the oldest and most renowned school of arts in the country. In 2004, Vasmi Vadana Prabhu dedicated his life as a Vaishnava and began doing Seva for devotees in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/t2rNgkmulDI.
Born in 1999 in Sofia, Bulgaria, Gopi Gheta Amrita was born into a devotee family. At age 15, her maturity caused her to love Bhakti, and she began her life as a Vaishnava. Gopi Gheta Amrita, a highly trained musician in percussion at the music academy, is also a trained music conductor. A leader of the kirtan on Harinam, she is an energetic devotee and mentor to many.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-h_5VmXr-yU.
Gadhara Pran Das was born in Greece in 1983. He studied as a Navy Engineer and he was going to build a ship, but fortunately, he joined the ship of the Hare Krishnas. He serves in Sankirtan Dham, Italy, and lives there.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-6sxZWeEdok.
Viswanatha Das born in 1967. In his teens, his brother gave him Prasadam from the ISKCON temple, eventually leading Viswanatha to become a Hare Krishna devotee. He serves and stays in the beautiful place of Sankirtan Dham in Italy.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/hYNEK9Cc790.
Vaikuntha Das was born in 1957 and after school and having completed his studies he worked for years in Italy. In 1986, Vaikuntha Prabhu met the Hare Krishna devotees and joined them.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-kRZ7cscASE.
Krishna Chaitanya Das was born to a devotee family in Mumbai on 14 January 1989. He was the first young devotee in Gurukul to complete Bhakti Sastri. Prabhu was the Head Master in Gurukul for a few years and still teaches Gurukul to youngsters how to do Yagnas the traditional way according to Sat Kriya Sara Dipika by Bhaktivinoda Thakur. Prabhu is in charge of teaching and performing all the yagnas here in Mayapur. He is well known here in Mayapur for his famous and fabulous Yagnas.Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ujhcTjEZVYI.
Jagadanada Das was born in July 1980 in a small village in Bangladesh. He was known for singing Bengali kirtans in his village from a very early age. Prabhu was introduced to the Hare Krishna devotees in 2002 and later shifted to Sridham Mayapur in 2017. He serves in the Ekachakra Dham development office in Sridham, Mayapur.Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KVsFLMFYMP0.
Prabhupada Das, born in Philadelphia during the hard years of Philly city living eventually found the Hare Krishna devotees who initially he did not like. Over many years of fighting against the struggles of life in Philly he succumbed to the love from A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami and became his disciple. In his long service as devotee to his guru A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, Prabhupada Das has served with great distinction and dedication. Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/84SpKYEwK4M.
Mandakini Devi Dasi was born in UK, July 2001. Mataji lived the first 12 years in UK and later shifted to Sridham Mayapur. She is a singer and plays the instrument Veena. Her vision to develop and expand spiritual education for children led to her publising books when she was just 19 years old.Mandakini’s passion for combining Krishna Consciousness with children’s education has inspired her to create captivating and thought-provoking books that entertain and engage young readers. Her stories impart valuable life lessons that will stay with children for years to come, and serve as effective teaching resources for parents, teachers, and educators. Link to the website.: https://mandakinipublications.com/index.php/about/ Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/fNvBL1n7bTA.
Biography of His Grace Kripanidhi prabhu.His Grace Kripanidhi Prabhu was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1972, at the age of 21, in Portland, Oregon, USA.On the direct order of Srila Prabhupada, he traveled and distributed books as a brahmacari for the next 11 years.In November 1977, he was briefly sent to Vrindavan, where he was present during the final pastimes of Srila Prabhupada. He was privileged to dig the samadhi by hand for Srila Prabhupada on the night of November 14th with another brahmacari.He returned to India in 1983 and served as President of the New Delhi Temple for 6 years. During this time, he opened one of the first bhakti yoga clubs at IIT - the Indian Institute of Technology with a special focus on synthesis of science and religion. He also lectured and organized programs with ISKCON's Bhaktivedanta Institute.He returned to Canada in 1989 where he continued distributing books and preaching as his main service for the next 30 years. Now he resides in Sridham Mayapur with his family, where he serves Sri Sri Panchatattva on Their altar, manages & distributes Srila Prabhupada’s books at the International Book booth, participates in Harinams, & preaches Krishna consciousness to students, professors, pilgrims & guests.Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si7d-E2x538
Shanti Vardhana Chaitanya Das was born Taiping Malaysia 1967. He has completed his External degree in 1989. He is the Secretary to the temple of Kaula Lampur, Malaysia.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/K8VtOGS5iVk
Murari Mohini Devi Dasi was born into a simple and loving family in Oruro, Bolivia. She grew up in an environment that was respectful and grateful to Mother Nature, especially Mother Earth, or Pachamama, as the indigenous people call her in Bolivia. Murari Mohini Devi has lived with part of her family in Mayapur since December 2018. She is the founder of Mayapur Clean & Green. They aim to make Mayapur a better place to live.https://iskconnews.org/mayapur-clean-green-successfully-addressing-e-waste-management/Watch the Video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sYbJlONmZTM
Ramai Swami was born in Alexandria, Egypt, but grew up in Australia when his parents moved there when he was 4 years old, and studied music at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). He came in contact with ISKCON by reading a Back To Godhead magazine belonging to a friend from the university. He joined as a full time member and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in Melbourne in 1973. Ramai Swami spent his formative years in ISKCON in the Brisbane and Melbourne temples, and later headed bus programs, traveling to cities and towns and sharing Krishna consciousness all over the Australian continent. He took sannyasa vows in Mayapur, India, in 1982. Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bQGMT-l59JM
Deva Gaura Hari Das was born in Malaysia, Penang in 1969. He studied in Queensland at Science University. He stayed in Mayapur with his family for many years. He is a good musician and has done many devotional services for Srila Prabhupada. Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/TCM3L8I3qr8
Sankirtan Narottam Das was born in 1981, South India. He studied electric engineering and communication. He met with devotees in 1998. Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/2iuflCyCjLc
Anadamaya Gopinath Das was born in 1972, Chennai India. He studied engineering in Coimabatore. He met with devotees in 2001, leading Bhakti Vriksa in Australia. Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lkOziD5jLVI
Ramanuja Das was born in Australia, 01/01/1957. He met devotees in 1979. Ramanuja Prabhu is Temple president of ChirstChurch.Watch the Audio Only podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/T9vH0MFwGus