harinam - Blog - ISKCON Desire Tree | IDT2024-03-29T02:13:57Zhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/harinamFood For Life and Harinam Take to the Streets of South Africa’s Informal Settlementhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/food-for-life-and-harinam-take-to-the-streets-of-south-africa-s-i2023-10-11T15:02:45.000Z2023-10-11T15:02:45.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12253760270,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12253760270?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></p>
<p>On Saturday, 7 October, His Holiness Indradyumna Swami visited the informal Bottlebrush settlement in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Residents were treated to a taste of the spiritual world through a vibrant and colourful harinam party and delicious prasadam distribution.</p>
<p>This location is home to thousands of residents of Durban who live in impoverished conditions. In this area, the residents create small make-shift shelters with minimal living space, no tar roads, or proper sanitation facilities. Tin, plastic, and other durable materials are used to construct the shelters, often shared between a few families.</p>
<p>Devotees engaged with the residents through chanting and dancing in these areas. The harinam party invited everyone to join – creating a synergy of spirit and a mood of happiness. Little children loved being the centre of attention within the kirtan circle, clapping their hands and being cheered on by devotees. They do not often receive this kind of attention and, therefore, were very excited to have the devotees invite them to be part of the singing and dancing. Although it was a hot and humid Spring day, there was no holding back in participation as the maha-mantra resounded through the streets.<br /> <br /> <strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/food-for-life-and-harinam-take-to-the-streets-of-south-africas-informal-settlement/">https://iskconnews.org/food-for-life-and-harinam-take-to-the-streets-of-south-africas-informal-settlement/</a></p></div>ISKCON Conducts Caribbean Harinam Pilgrimagehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/iskcon-conducts-caribbean-harinam-pilgrimage2023-03-28T12:06:18.000Z2023-03-28T12:06:18.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><strong><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11004698858,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="11004698858?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>By NItai Gaurasundar Das</strong></p>
<p>ISKCON devotees from France traveled to the Caribbean Islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe this past winter to perform Harinam in the streets. For some of the small towns, this was their first-ever exposure to Bhakti Yoga and chanting of the Holy Name.</p>
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<p>The group was led by Jaya Bhakti devi dasi, a disciple of HH Guru Prasad Swami, who spent her own personal pension money to fund the pilgrimage. The harinam group consisted of Prasanatma das- a French Prabhupada disciple, Gaurasundar das- born in Guadeloupe but currently residing in Tucson Arizona, United States, Radha dasi- from south of France, and Jaya Bhakti devi dasi- a resident of Martinique, and many others.</p>
<p>It has been reported by the devotees that many of these small Caribbean cities, such as; Fort de France, Shoelcher, Sainte Anne, and Le Diamant, this was the first time ISKCON performed harinam there. Many local people rejoiced in hearing the chanting in their streets. The colorful robes and dresses, along with the percussion instruments were reminiscent of their local Carnival, which is also usually held around this time of year.</p>
<p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-conducts-caribbean-harinam-pilgrimage/">https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-conducts-caribbean-harinam-pilgrimage/</a></p></div>