Name / Initiated name
Maanas Perumalla
Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.
8 rounds on weekdays and 16 rounds on weekends
When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?
I attended an online 'Essential teachings of Bhagavad-Gita' course which first introduced me to Krishna consciousness and devotional service.
Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.
ISKCON Rajahmundry as Rajahmundry is my hometown however I did not visit that much due to not knowing about Krishna consciousness and I live in Dubai. Devotees I know: Vinay Nithaichand Das (Based in Muscat, initiated disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, host of the 'Essential Teachings of Bhagavad-Gita' course and weekly Satsangs) Govind Krishna Das (Youtube) Srutakirti Das & Vishaka (Instagram: @srutakirtivishakha) Amarendra Das Prabhu (Watched multiple of his lectures) Jayapataka Swami (Following on social media and watch some of his lectures)
Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.
I currently don't have a guru or much devotee association so I rely a lot more on online lectures and classes. I wouldn't say I'm much of a devotee as well as it hasn't been long since I started practising devotional service and I don't associate as much with other devotees due to being located in Dubai not close to ISKCON centres or other devotees during this COVID Pandemic. I'm also, currently, a teenager. I wish to know more on Krishna Katha & the beautiful pastimes locations of the Lord.
What are your expectations from this community?
I hope that others would help me to learn more about Krishna consciousness & devotional service.
Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?
Once I do get more devotee association, I hope to assist them in any way they desire and also to help them to serve Lord Krishna better by maybe: collecting flowers; items for worship etc. (more simple services as I don't have a lot of determination and faith at this point). Maybe I could learn to cook with the devotees and use those skills to cook for RadhaKrishna.
