By Atma Tattva Das
In the heart of the ancient country of Bulgaria, a beacon of spiritual enlightenment has emerged in the form of the Gauranga Yoga Institute. Led by the dedicated and talented Vraja Krsna Das, this preaching center is making waves and attracting people from all walks of life. With its unique approach to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness, the institute has become a hub for individuals seeking inner peace and connection with their higher selves.
Vraja Krsna, a devotee who joined Srila Prabhupada’s movement in 1997, has dedicated his life to promoting Krishna consciousness. From his early days of studying classical music at the University of Cape Town to his initiation by Bhakti Tirtha Swami, Vraja Krsna has been instrumental in various Krsna Bhakti university programs as an extension of the local Bhakti Yoga Society effort, the revival of the Cape Town Food for Life program, and the translation of “Rethinking Darwin” into Bulgarian.
In 2014, Vraja Krsna established the Gauranga Yoga Institute as an outreach project to spread Krishna consciousness. In our interview, Vraja Krishna shared his motivation behind establishing the institute. He expressed concern about the general decline in cultivating new devotees, particularly from Western and African communities. He observed that many ISKCON communities needed more effective management strategies for this. Determined to address this issue, Vraja Krishna embarked on a journey to study ISKCON communities worldwide, seeking inspiration and insights.
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