Located in the wealthiest mile of Africa, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Sandton - South Africa has embarked on an endeavor to share the wisdom of Bhakti yoga with a global audience. Their new podcast, "Unveiling the Spirit," hosted by Temple President Vibhu Chaitanya Das, aims to bridge the gap between ancient spiritual wisdom and contemporary living. Through interviews and discussions, the podcast explores the spiritual journeys of devotees, with a particular focus on the ISKCON Sandton and broader South African devotee community, as well as the Krishna Balaram Youth Group. ISKCON News spoke with Vibhu Chaitanya about the podcast's inspiration and potential impact.
Wake up South Africa (WuSA) is a newly established initiative by African devotees explicitly focused on African preaching in university settings. The active non-profit, recognized as an ISKCON affiliate for creative initiatives, is dedicated to sharing the principles of Bhakti Yoga to benefit society through five main objectives: mantra meditation, timeless knowledge, ethical leadership, Vedic lifestyle, and positive recreation.
Devotees from South Africa have joined Hare Krishna Community Radio. Broadcasting from Durban is two new weekly shows, “The Kalpa Vrksha Show,” and “Jiv Jago.” This new affiliate is headed by Dangati das, also known as Diresh Sinath, who has years of experience in the radio industry.
Presented by Sadhvi Sanga and Bodhaka, the podcast is a series of interviews featuring inspiring voices of the pioneer women of ISKCON. The invited guests will speak about their relationships with Srila Prabhupada, their personal experiences within ISKCON, and many more subjects.