Gender

Female

Location

Brisbane, Queensland

Birthday:

February 28

Name / Initiated name

Velda

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

4

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

When I was 14, I started learning about iskcon my step mother showed me photos of here travels in india, and taught me about the Hare Krishna people. I was only 7 at the time. When I was 11 my dad and step mum broke up. I got sent to live with my aunty. I really missed my step mum but every time I would remember her, I would remember seeing RadhaKrishna and Iskcon devotee. When I turned 13, I left home to live with child safety in Townsville. I was a practing Paganism at the time. I was in a very terrible place mentally and physically. During then I haven't spoken to my step mum for nearly 4 yrs. With her advice I moved to Innisfail. That's when I quit smoking, drinking and doing bad and horrible things. I tried my best to learn about hinduism. I found my self attracted to Krishna. With Krishna I became more happier, healthier and kinder. I am so so proud to see how far I have come and I'm glad Shreekrishna was with me holding my hand as I went on my life journey.

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

Brisbane/Ipswich

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

I like art, studying, musical instruments, animals, reading. I always want to learn about Shreekrishna. Hearing his name makes me so happy.

What are your expectations from this community?

Understanding, kindness and compassion

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

Art