Gender

Female

Location

Kansas City, KS

Birthday:

October 12

Name / Initiated name

Mataji Lemuriel

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

16+

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

1970 I was in the l.A airport and young devotees gave me the Bhagavad Gita. Over the years, I went to many Krishna temples and Govinda's etc. In 2022 I was blessed to find the Krisha Temple in Kansas City.

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

Rupunga Krishna Temple in KC KS, Radha Dasi, Sri Kumar, Mother Gopi, Temple President Magadhari.

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

I have been a seeker for God since age 4.. I actually asked God "why am i here? How do I return home etc ". I was raised on The Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East by very mystical mother. She raised me vegetarian. Hearing Ravi Shankar, in 1960, changed my life and led me even deeper into the mysteries of India. I looked for 70 years and finally at age 81 I was led back to Hare Krishna roots. Although I had passed cross hundreds of times I'd never done a deep dive into the profound teachings. I'm very happy to be thoroughly devoted to Lord Krishna Caitanya MahaPrabhu and the path back to Godhead. All Glories to Srila Bhaktivedanta Prabupada!

What are your expectations from this community?

Insight and further deepening my understanding of the teachings and blessings of connection to Krishna consciousness

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

I have a natural inclination and Grace from the Lord and being able to connect with people and take their interest in the teachings. In the last 18 months I have 18 friends that I have given the Bhagavad gita As it is and Krsna to. I'm always encouraging them to chant 16 rounds per day. I'm not a young woman anymore so I'm very limited in what I can do but I make. Krishna Dolls and Mala bags.