Gender

Male

Location

Bear, DE

Birthday:

February 18

Name / Initiated name

Bhakta Siva

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

11

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

I came into contact via New Seva Kunj (Chicago). Started my journey five years ago by attending Bhagavad-gita classes and Sunday Feasts. A Prabhupada disciple, Jitendriya Das of Chicago befriended me. Out of that association, I performed seva with this friend on a regular basis and later became interested in joining ashram in Chicago. Since

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

I live in the Krishna Vally temple ashram.

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

I am a vanaprashta; former Rissho Kosei-kai (Japanese Buddhist lay ass'n) member (25 yrs). I was raised Roman Catholic. I am learning French, Latin, and Klingon via Duolingo. I studied Japanese in college (26 credit hrs). I have a B.A. in human development psych.

What are your expectations from this community?

Association will be most welcome

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

I am a good proofreader as I am well read. I am an active monk in my home temple.