By Atma Tattva Das
In a dynamic effort to strengthen and support women within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), The Women’s Collective – South Africa has emerged as a platform for empowerment, conversation, and sisterhood. Led by the dedicated Rasasthali Dasi, this independent platform for devotees aims to facilitate personal connections, provide support, and create a space where women can thrive in their spiritual journeys.
Rasasthali Dasi, editor for Hare Krishna News, co-director and manager of the Bhakti Theater, as well as brand and social media manager at ISKCON Durban – Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple, has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant community for women in the ISKCON South Africa yatra. With her wealth of experience and passion for the protection and support of women, Rasasthali has played a pivotal role in developing The Women’s Collective.
The collective began three years ago when Mathura Mandala, the visionary behind the Women’s Collective, invited Rasasthali to join a group to connect South African Vaishnavi devotees. Their initial goal was to stimulate a sense of sisterhood, encouraging women to serve together and support one another by appreciating their person first. Through initiatives like the “How I Met My Sisters” series, which featured interviews with Vaishnavis from South Africa and worldwide, the collective provided a platform for women to share their experiences and talents. “This series was really extraordinary because the idea behind it was – if you’re part of the South African yatra and consider yourself an ordinaryVaishnavi, know that you have a voice and you have a story, and we want to know you,” explained Rasasthali.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/the-womens-collective-of-south-africa-empowering-vaishnavis-and-cultivating-a-supportive-community/
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