{"id":11828,"date":"2013-08-15T05:07:15","date_gmt":"2013-08-15T04:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=11828"},"modified":"2013-08-15T05:29:49","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T04:29:49","slug":"bringing-krishna-consciousness-to-local-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=11828","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Krishna Consciousness To Local Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nBy Navadwipa Isvari dasi, Sadhu Seva Das, and Yamuna Lila dasi<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sky was overcast: it was drizzling: not unusual for Melbourne, Australia! But we planned a big program for Albert Park College\u2019s annual Multicultural Day. So we really prayed to Radha-Ballabha to clear the sky by mid-morning.<\/p>\n

Just as last year – for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada – we prepared a range of workshops and lunchtime activities. They showcased the rich culture of India and gave students a taste of what our local Hare Krishna temple has to offer.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019 were a big team of volunteers from our temple and congregation. Workshops included Yoga & Meditation, Henna Art, Indian Music and Dance, Indian Cooking, the Festivals and Culture of India, as well as Garland Making, Indian Weddings and Traditional Costumes. We also hosted various displays around the school, focussed on topics like Vegetarianism, Bhakti Yoga, Knowledge and Peace.<\/p>\n

The sky cleared. Even before the pras\u00e4dam stall was set up for lunch, there was an enthusiastic crowd of students and staff queuing to taste delicious Hare Krishna cuisine, all sponsored by the temple.<\/p>\n

Many students enjoyed pras\u00e4dam so much that they came back for seconds! The Henna Art and Gopi Face Painting crews were kept busy by the long line of students patiently awaiting their turn. We also gave students tastes of dressing in s\u00e4r\u00e9s and dhot\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

But the main highlight during lunch was the ecstatic Harin\u00e4ma led by Jyoti M\u00e4t\u00e4j\u00e9 and Jaya Jagann\u00e4tha Prabhu, who had students and teachers singing and dancing to the Mah\u00e4mantra for almost an hour.<\/p>\n

Mathew Styles (Multicultural Day co-ordinator) remarked that, \u201cBoth the staff and students had a wonderful day and have nothing but praise for all of the exciting activities you all had on offer. The students embraced the day and the staff had the opportunity to get involved and enjoy themselves as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

The icing on this (egg-free) festival cake was the profuse appreciation of College Principal Steve Cook, who said he would love the Hare Krishnas to come back every year to help make Multicultural Day a special event!<\/p>\n

Do you know that every school in every suburb of Melbourne can taste the nectar of Krishna Consciousness when you contribute to your child\u2019s school\u2019s Multicultural events?<\/p>\n

For details and for support on how to share Krishna Consciousness with your school community please contact Navadwipa Isvari dasi (0417 594 475 or nala_aravind@hotmail.com) and Yamuna Lila dasi (0400 502 806 or yogita_j@yahoo.com).<\/p>\n

By: Navadwipa Isvari dasi, Sadhu Seva Das, and Yamuna Lila dasi<\/p>\n

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