Neera Shah
Age: 24
PSankirtan
“I want that you, all my students, shall very
vigorously try for this book distribution.”
Srila Prabhupada, letter to Kirtiraja, 27 November 1971
And this is why PSankirtan was started. Found-
ers Sachin Kotak, Kishan Vaghadia, Vijayata
Hirani and Asish Soni spearheaded this project,
understanding Srila Prabhupada’s emphasis on
distributing books.
It was after distributing books at the Notting Hill
Carnival last year that the need for such a focus
was recognised. The PSankirtan team was
formed in January of this year.
During one day each month, IPS members join
forces with other ISKCON book distributors, to
spread the message of Krishna Consciousness
on the streets of London. They then participate in
the Saturday night Harinam - public singing and
dancing to the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
Sachin Kotak commented: ‘PSankirtan is an
experience - we make those that participate feel
like part of the family. Everyone is offered training
on how to distribute books and after each session
we all share our experiences.’
Bhakta Sandeep, head of book distribution at the
Manor said: ‘It’s incredibly encouraging and inspir-
ing to see members of ISKCON Pandava Sena
finding the time to distribute what Lord Krishna
describes as the king of all knowledge’.
During the summer festival season, the team will
be travelling to Glastonbury, Reading and Stone-
henge to carry on this all-important activity.
Janmashtami
2007
Are you young? Dynamic?
Creative? Want to put your
talents to good use? Come
and join Sena as we prepare
for Janmashtami 2007.
Contact Jay for more details -
j_psena@hotmail.com / 07903
351 416
Recently went travelling in South
East Asia
Studies: Management Systems
(City University)
What made you start attending
IPS events?
Although I had been going to the Manor for many
years, I first got to know IPS members while
helping out with Food For All in 2005. I quickly
became good friends with several Senas and
they helped me to appreciate KC. I then started
attending IPS events on a regular basis.
What did you find appealing
about KC?
As Srila Prabhupada would say, “Krishna
Consciousness is a sublime process.” I have
become extremely fond of the Movement espe-
cially as it has transformed my way of thinking,
including the way I perceive and approach day to
day activities. The members of IPS I have come
to know are an amazing bunch of people. Every-
one is so sincere and willing to go to all levels to
help one another.
What services are you currently
involved in?
I coordinate PSizzler, which takes place once
a month and involves cooking scrumptious
Prashad for the hundreds of devotees that visit
the Manor on Sundays. It’s an extremely energis-
ing and fun activity. I am currently involved in the
preparations for the Veggie Steady Cook tent for
Janmashtami 2007.
Interesting fact about yourself
I just returned from backpacking across South
East Asia. This had been my ambition for many
years and I consider myself fortunate that I
have been able to achieve this. This opportunity
opened my mind to diverse cultures and I was
also able to experience this all first hand by living
with locals, witnessing their traditions and their
way of life.
To take part in PSizzler, contact Neera
(neerashah@gmail.com)
Forthcoming Jammins...
June
15th - Greenwich - Ch.1 Bhagavad Gita
22nd - East - Enjoy YourSELF - HG
Gaur Gopal Das
29th - Croydon - Relevant Inquiries
July
6th - East - Dear God - Jay Shetty
13th - Greenwich - Ch.2 Bhagavad Gita
20th - East - ELPS Finest *** - East
London Pandava Sena team
27th - Croydon - Soul Search