By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
In the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, when the streets of Mayapur were silent and the gates of local neighborhoods were closed, a small group of Western devotees began a daily Harinam Sankirtan that would grow into one of the most consistent preaching efforts in the area. Among them was Purnamasi Devi Dasi, who joined the group during Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi in June 2020. The group—now known as the Jiv Jago Harinam Sankirtan Team—completed five years of daily street kirtan in March 2025.
What began with just 30 minutes of kirtan under police watch has blossomed into a full-scale mission, offered daily from around 6:30-9:00 a.m. Today, Purnamasi and her team carry out this service seven days a week, 365 days a year, irrespective of the weather conditions. Their activities include singing the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, distributing books, teaching people how to chant, and engaging those who pass by in dancing. They often translate their message from English into Bengali.
Purnamasi Devi Dasi shares how the practice of Harinam Sankirtan creates a transformative experience for people. “When we take people outside and encourage them to clap, dance, and sing, it’s not just about the mind—it’s a full-body experience,” she explained. “This holistic approach makes happiness more complete and memorable.” She also emphasizes the importance of distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books: “We may not always hear from them, but by taking the books home, we know we are changing lives. The books do the real service, and we are completely convinced of their power to transform.”
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