By Krsangi Radhe Dasi,
In a heartwarming encounter of faith and diplomacy, the Honorable Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav from India, paid a special visit to the ISKCON Cape Town temple during his trip to South Africa for the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting.
The visit, which took place in the temple in Rondebosch, highlighted the shared values of environmental stewardship and spiritual consciousness that underpin ISKCON’s global mission.
The Minister was warmly received by Gokulesh Dasa, Temple President of ISKCON Cape Town, who extended greetings on behalf of the local devotee community. In his welcome, Gokulesh Dasa expressed deep gratitude for the Minister’s time and presence, especially ahead of demanding governmental engagements. Gokulesh Dasa highlighted the Minister’s busy schedule and asked him how he manages to keep up with all the travel. The Minister replied, “I pray to Krishna.” He also shared that he has a personal connection with ISKCON’s Chowpatty temple in Mumbai, which further inspired him to visit the Cape Town temple during his stay.
It was even more special for the Minister to visit during the auspicious month of Kartik when he had the opportunity to offer a ghee lamp to Lord Damodar, joining devotees in this sacred tradition that reflects the simplicity of devotion to the Lord. Thereafter, the Minister enjoyed a meal at Govinda’s Restaurant, where he commended ISKCON’s commitment to vegetarianism, community outreach, and holistic living.
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