The Kirtanuity Youth Group.
“You are the young generation; you are the flower of your country and society. Practice this most sublime system, Krishna consciousness. Be happy and make others happy. This is the real mission of life,”
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
“Kirtanuity” originates from Kirtan + Unity + Community. Kirtan facilitates youth uniting thereby building a community. Youth love music and kirtan is musical mantra meditation that young people find easy to connect to.
Kirtanuity’s Aims & Activities
1. Create a community for youth to flourish in their devotional and daily lives by following the teachings of Srila Prabhupada. With the above in mind, Kirtanuity hosted the following: “Too Busy to be Happy” seminar with travelling monk and best-selling author, Shubha Vilas Das “Finding our Sacred Space” a workshop with university cultivation program leader, Rukmini Devi Dasi “Medicine for the Mind” seminar with travelling monk and eco-warrior, Gauranga Das
2. Provide a platform for young devotees to associate with each other, where they feel inspired, protected, and valued. Japa Night & Friday Night Bhajans – We have held 6 such events thus far. “Kirtan Youth Night” with international traveling monk and renowned “kirtaneer” Kadamba Kanana Swami
3. To inspire the younger generation to perform devotional service. Cooked the feast and presented the class at a Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Love Feast. Note this event has an average of 300 people attending. Spent a day doing harinama, distributing books, and engaging in team and life skill activity based on pastimes from Krishna book.
4. To spread the sublime teachings of Srila Prabhupada to other youth.
Kirtanuity joined in the Shree Sanathan Dharma Sabha’s National Youth Conference Kirtanuity member, Sarisha presented a paper on the supreme role model, Srila Prabhupada. Kirtanuity joined the Fortunate People Campaign (http://fortunate-people. com) of chanting for love and peace. Other places and events Kirtanuity featured in are: National Radio (Lotus FM), the Sacred Chant Street Parade at the Festival of Chariots, the Bhakti Yoga Society Bonfire, Bhakti Theatre’s Winter Musical, and the Social Cohesion Youth Day Celebration held by the Ethekwini Municipality. In 2018 Kirtaniuty has worked hard to create events that can nourish young people. Kirtanuity strives to imbibe the instructions of Srila Prabhupada of becoming happy and making others happy through the process of Krishna consciousness. Invitation to All Youth! Join our events by subscribing to our WhatsApp Broadcast. Simply send“Kirtan” and to 071 973 3013. You can also follow us on our Facebook Page: Kirtanuity Our programs and activities are entirely donations based, if you would like to contribute WhatsApp: 071 973 3013 or Email: kirtanuity@gmail.com
Hare Krishna News – Published by ISKCON Durban. Used with permission