This presentation, delivered at the ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS) 2025, highlights the importance of documenting ISKCON’s history—from individual experiences to the global movement. It emphasizes that history writing goes beyond news and social media, requiring thoughtful reflection and analysis. A culture of accurate and self-critical historical documentation can preserve mission continuity across generations and help shape ISKCON’s future, aligning with Srila Prabhupada’s vision.
Pre Janmastami Devotee Retreat at Simhachalam Temple
Lecture by HH Krishna Kshetra Swami and HG Madhavananda Prabhu, and Initiations
Initiated devotees:
First Initiation:
Bhaktin Evelina - Vrinda-priyā Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Siegfried - Śyāma Hari Das
Bhakta Doug - Dharma-vīra Das
Bhaktin Alice - Citra Vicārinī Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Tamal - Tamāla Śyāma Das
Bhaktine Natalia - Narmadā Devī Dāsī
Bhaktine Ramona - Āmṛta-maṇḍalī Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Bernd - Balavān Kṛṣṇa Das
Bhaktin Tia - Vraja Toṣaṇī Devī Dāsī
Bhaktin Martina - Māriśa-Sudevī
Bhakta Markus - Nimbarka Das
Bhaktin Lakshmi - Dayānidhi-Lakṣmī Devī Dāsī
Bhaktin Charlotte - Citra Vilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Second Initiation:
Madhupuri Das
Vrajaduta Gopal Das
Amrita-lahari Devī Dāsī
Subala Gopala Das
Lilamayi Radha Devī Dāsī
Lecture by HH Krishna Kshetra Swami and HG Madhavananda Prabhu, and Initiations
Initiated devotees:
First Initiation:
Bhaktin Evelina - Vrinda-priyā Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Siegfried - Śyāma Hari Das
Bhakta Doug - Dharma-vīra Das
Bhaktin Alice - Citra Vicārinī Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Tamal - Tamāla Śyāma Das
Bhaktine Natalia - Narmadā Devī Dāsī
Bhaktine Ramona - Āmṛta-maṇḍalī Devī Dāsī
Bhakta Bernd - Balavān Kṛṣṇa Das
Bhaktin Tia - Vraja Toṣaṇī Devī Dāsī
Bhaktin Martina - Māriśa-Sudevī
Bhakta Markus - Nimbarka Das
Bhaktin Lakshmi - Dayānidhi-Lakṣmī Devī Dāsī
Bhaktin Charlotte - Citra Vilāsinī Devī Dāsī
Second Initiation:
Madhupuri Das
Vrajaduta Gopal Das
Amrita-lahari Devī Dāsī
Subala Gopala Das
Lilamayi Radha Devī Dāsī
Pre Janmastami Devotee Retreat at Simhachalam Temple
Arrival of HH Krishna Kshetra Swami
MCs announce the schedule
Morning bhajan by Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Surprise Guest HH Sacinandana Swami
Navadvipa dramatic readings and skits from CC
Arrival of HH Krishna Kshetra Swami
MCs announce the schedule
Morning bhajan by Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Surprise Guest HH Sacinandana Swami
Navadvipa dramatic readings and skits from CC
Event, Arunodaya Kirtana Song 1, Drama performance, Retreat, HG Madhavananda Das, HH Sacinandana Swami
Pre Janmastami Devotee Retreat at Simhachalam Temple
Welcoming HH Krishna Kshetra Swami and HG Madhavananda prabhu
HH KrKSwami's intro into devotional creativity
Eve Bhajan of Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Gaura Aratik by kirtan groups
Drama by Nava Yoga-pitha team about Gauri das Pandit
Welcoming HH Krishna Kshetra Swami and HG Madhavananda prabhu
HH KrKSwami's intro into devotional creativity
Eve Bhajan of Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Gaura Aratik by kirtan groups
Drama by Nava Yoga-pitha team about Gauri das Pandit
