Sadhana Siddha Das presents a copy of his book, Evolution of Consciousness, to the Vice Chancellor of the यूनिवर्सिटी University.
Sadhana Siddha Das’s journey in Krishna Consciousness is a story of dedication and growth that spans continents, temples, and personal study. His early years in Bangladesh, his work as a preacher, and as a Sanskrit student all led to his first book, Evolution of Consciousness, which he created to help clear up common misconceptions about the nature of consciousness.
Discovering Krishna Consciousness
Born in Bangladesh and raised near an ISKCON temple, Sadhana Siddhas’ life was closely tied to the experience of devotional life. His early life was marked by regular visits to the temple, which shaped his spiritual path. He recalled, “I took one Hare Krishna periodical from a devotee, started reading that newspaper, and gradually I became a devotee.” These early experiences set the stage for his lifelong commitment to Krishna Consciousness.
Service, Study, and Preaching
Soon after his newfound commitment to the practice, Sadhana Siddha began serving at various temples. At the Ujjain temple, where he joined as a Brahmachari around 2006, he took on roles such as distributing books, performing puja, and helping with daily temple activities. He noted, “I never wanted to be static. Wherever there was an opportunity to serve, I took it wholeheartedly.”
His dedication also led him to study Sanskrit under Gopi Pranadhan Das at the BBT Sanskrit College. Initially, his guru was hesitant, concerned that learning Sanskrit might distract him from his devotional path. However, he insisted on learning the language, and this decision opened up more profound insights into the scriptures.
Sadhana Siddha then moved into traveling preaching. He spent time in South Africa after plans to travel to the USA didn’t pan out. At the New Jagannath Puri Durban – Phoenix Temple in South Africa, he delivered Bhagavad-gita seminars that became very popular with the locals – sharing timeless knowledge with diverse groups of 80–90 individuals on select evenings. He observed, “When speaking to an academic, they seek logical congruity. An artist seeks inspiration. A seeker needs a path.” His approach adjusts to meet the needs of different audiences.
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