Gender

Female

Location

Nairobi

Birthday:

May 2

Name / Initiated name

Jo

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

16

When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?

I have always been into the zen , spiritual lifestyle and I had been doing Santana practices like meditation,yoga, chanting mantras ,i had a spiritual awakening in 2021, understood the fact that I'm not this body,but still struggled with my relationship with God,I didn't know or understand God really well. I continued with my spiritual practices and around December 2024,my friend introduced me to the Bhagavad Gita,Krishna conciousness and I went to the temple alone for the first time May of 2025.

Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.

ISKCON, Nairobi, Kenya

Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.

I am a soul softly wandering through this material world, searching for the familiar scent of Vrindavan dust in the breeze.. Longing not for ordinary love, but for divine connection ,a bond sealed in seva, softened by kirtan, and nourished by the holy names. My heart bows to the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani — She is my compass, my grace, my guide. I yearn to serve alongside someone whose love is not possessive, but devotional , Who sees in every heartbeat a chance to remember Krishna, In every glance, a chance to offer affection as worship. I am not looking for perfection — only purity. A partner, or a friend, who sees our love not as an end, but a means — To grow closer to the Divine Couple, to weave our days with japa, with laughter under the moonlight of the holy name. Let us meet at the Yamuna’s edge or in this life, at the temple gates And vow only this: To never forget Krishna, and to serve with love, together

What are your expectations from this community?

I seek a sacred space where hearts beat for Sri Krishna, Where souls remember that love is service, That humility is strength, And that kindness is not weakness, but the fragrance of true bhakti. I long for association that uplifts, Where conversations revolve around Krishna-katha, Not gossip or ego. Where women are honored as shaktis ,not silenced And men are gentle warriors on the path of devotion, Not merely enforcers of rules, but embodiments of rasa and compassion. I seek realness cloaked in devotion Not false renunciation, not dry ritualism But hearts that cry for Krishna, Eyes that soften at the name Radhe, And voices that sing not to perform, but to please. Let there be elders who bless, not suppress, Friends who encourage, not compete, And lovers of Krishna who know That the highest dharma is love And the greatest offering is a surrendered, truthful heart.

Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?

Singing kirtan — with heart, not just voice. I love to lose myself in the holy name, letting every note carry my longing back to Krishna’s lotus feet. 📖 Sharing Krishna-katha and reflections on the Bhagavad Gita — I love speaking about the Gita’s wisdom in a way that reaches the soul, whether through discussion, writing, or heartfelt satsang. 🪷 Welcoming and uplifting others — I feel called to be a source of encouragement for new devotees, especially young women on the path, creating warmth and sacred sisterhood in spiritual community. 🫖 Simple seva with love — whether it’s arranging flowers for the altar, preparing prasadam, cleaning the temple grounds, or helping elders, I believe no service is small when done with devotion. 🎨 Creative devotional expression — I’m drawn to arts that glorify Krishna: poetry, storytelling, drama, or visuals that transmit rasa and reveal the beauty of the spiritual world. 🎤 Spiritual interviews and storytelling — I dream of creating conversations and content (like podcasts or videos) where devotees can share their journeys and realizations to inspire others worldwide. 🌍 Outreach and compassionate care — I’m open to eventually engaging in devotional humanitarian service (like prasadam distribution, visiting the sick, or supporting women and children in need through bhakti-rooted love and support).