By Atma Tattva Das
Spurred by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hare Krishna Africa (HKA) platform has evolved into a transformative online and in-person network of African devotees. This innovative network utilizes social media, Zoom calls, and strategic cross-border connections to serve collaboratively on various issues facing ISKCON communities across multiple countries. Initiated by the visionary minds of Srivas Das Vanacari, Kusha Das, Jnana Caksusa Das, and Kavikarnapura Das, the HKA platform transcends physical borders and economic classes, shaping a narrative as diverse as the continent it encompasses.
As we delve into the depths of the Hare Krishna Africa platform through an enlightening ISKCON News interview with team members Salika and Sahadev, the significance of this initiative comes to light. Rooted in the desire to unite devotees beyond the historical complexities of colonial Africa, the platform aims to break the isolation that often hinders spiritual growth. Sahadev notes, “We’re all aiming at pleasing Srila Prabhupada, and so, regardless of our backgrounds, we become one family.”
After establishing the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture in West Africa, accredited by Mayapur Institute, with a specific focus on ensuring sturdy growth in the region, the lockdown forced a paradigm shift. What was initially a localized educational experience bloomed into an online phenomenon through the Hare Krishna Africa forum. Despite the challenges, this move resulted in a colossal success, attracting a myriad of students who found spiritual nourishment and academic enrichment through the virtual platform.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/hare-krishna-africa-nurturing-devotional-roots-across-the-continent/
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