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PURPOSE OF CDD
- To instill, maintain and improve cultivation practices, which are consistent with the mood and principles of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, as modelled by Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple.
- To proactively inculcate these practices in the congregational preachers and managers, so as to best serve the growing congregation by giving them a consistent and inspiring experience.
- To provide resources to the congregation programs to support them in their activities and growth.
- To proactively provide training to prevent conflicts in congregations. To identify and resolve conflicts when they arise, and help maintain the mood of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple in the congregation programs.
“The important thing is to make arrangements that they hear and chant. That will make your preaching successful.”
– Letter to Tusta Krishna Swami, 9 January 1976
“I am especially proud how my householder disciples are preaching Lord Caitanya’s Mission. This is a new thing in the history of the Sankirtana Movement.”
Letter to Himavati – London 20 December, 1969
“Preaching means to see whatever little spark of bhakti is there in someone and fan it into blazing fire, which will burn all the anarthas and make him a great devotee.”
– Radhanath Swami
“The congregational development program should be one of the top programs of every temple and we should encourage the congregation devotees to advance spiritually and to take on responsibilities.”
– HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj
Vision
Continuous expansion of the congregation preaching connected with Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple, with increasing engagement and commitment of the members.
Mission
Facilitating the healthy and systematic growth of congregational preaching, and Management of Congregation Programs by providing guidelines, training and resources.
CDD ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT
The constituent parts of the CDD are:
- Core CDD – The Core CDD consists of 6 members who lead and guide the overall initiative related to Congregational Development under the aegis of the Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple leadership.
- Local CDD – The Local CDD exists in 8 regions in and around Mumbai and consists of 7 to 9 members (mix of Brahmacharis, Grihasta Prabhujis & Matajis) who serve, assist and oversee the local congregation programs in their zones, and drive implementation / adherence to the CDD initiatives / guidelines.
- Training Content Development Committee – This committee is a group of devotees who are tasked with building content for Training of the various stakeholders in Congregational Development, viz. Preachers, Managers, Mentors, Cultivators, etc connected with the congregation programs.
- Mentor System – The Mentor System is a part of Devotee Care and is a “Bridge” between the Congregation programs and the Counselling system with a network of Mentors, Servant Coordinators and Servant Leaders. The Mentor, systematically train new devotees coming from the congregation programs in the practical aspects of Krishna consciousness for a fixed period.
- Resolve – The Resolve Team consists of devotees who are specifically trained on a systematic process to help resolve conflicts among congregation members that are affecting the smooth functioning of congregation programs.
- Children’s Cultivation Committee – This committee facilitates the local devotees who run Children’s programs to engage and encourage the children of congregation devotees to get connected and trained in Krsna consciousness.
CORE CDD TEAM MEMBERS
Baldev das
Temple Council Working Committee (TCWC), Executive Committee (EC)
Keshav Chandra das
Temple Council (TC), Temple Council Working Committee (TCWC), Executive Committee (EC)
Radha Gopinath das
Leadership Council (LC), Temple Council (TC), Temple Council Care (TCC)
Sridama Sakha das
Congregational Preacher, Counsellor
Sudhir Chaitanya das
Congregational Preacher, Counsellor
Sundar Rupa das
Congregational Manager, Counsellor
Rasikacharya Das
CDD Core Member
Dharmaraj Das
CDD Core Member
Rudranath Das
CDD Core Member
LOCAL CDDs TEAM MEMBERS
SOUTH ZONE
Dadar to Colaba
- Braj Mohan Das
- Anand Gopal Das
- Nityanand Caran Das
- Radharani Priya Devi Dasi
- Dayanidhi Das
- Nrsimha Tirtha Das
- Kalyani Radhika Devi Dasi
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Braj Mohan Das
Mobile: 9819039279
NORTH ZONE
Dahisar to Virar
- Hari Gopal Das
- Sunder Rupa Das
- Kripasindhu Das
- Nadia Kishor Das
- Suhas Nandy
- Monica Nandy
- Sri Gaur Bhava Das
- Madhav Charan Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Suhas Nandy
Mobile: 9819039279
FAR NORTH ZONE
Virar to Palghar
- Bharat Chandra Das
- Pawan Gopinath Das
- Parmeshwari
- Vrindavan Ranjan Das
- Hemlata Vijay Jagbandhu
- Mahabhagavat Das
- Achyut Avatar Das
- Jai Krishna Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Mahabhagavat Das
Mobile: 9819039279
CENTRAL ZONE
Matunga Central to Mulund
- Vedamata Devi Dasi
- Navin Gopal Das
- Prem Hari Das
- Abhay Keshav Das
- Radharaman Priya Das
- Remuna Das
- Rudranath Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Remuna Das
Mobile: 9819283656
NORTH EAST ZONE
Diva, Dombivli and further
- Keshav Candra Dasa
- Lilashuka Dasa
- Krsna Gaur Dasa
- Nilesh Kaleshwar
- Ananda Lalita Devi Dasi
- Balabhadra Anant Dasa
- Shourinandan Dasa
- Shyama Viharini Devi Dasi
- Dharmaraja Dasa
- Jai Damodar Dasa
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Dharmaraja Das
Mobile: 9833747313
WEST ZONE
Matunga West to Borivali
- Krsna Kumar Das
- Bhakt Caran Das
- Radha Sangi Devi Dasi
- Prakashanand Das
- Girigovardhan Das
- Bankimray Das
- Balram Anand Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Krishna Gopal Das
Mobile: 9819041021
NAVI MUMBAI
Airoli to Uran
- Madan Murari Das
- Anandini Sundari Devi Dasi
- Vraj Govinda Das
- Gadadhar Dev Das
- Santosh Unawane
- A.Venkat Ramani
- Anand Ram Das
- Baldev Das
- Amal Balaram Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Anand Ram Das
Mobile: 7021551419
THANE
Thane internals
- Jagannath Priya Das
- Nimai Priya Das
- Jagannath Chandra Das
- Audarya Gauranga Das
- Hemangi Mahajan
- Sugandhi
- Gajendranath
- Mythilirani
- Prahlad Narsimha Das
SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
Audarya Gauranga Das
Mobile: 9930997971
TRAINING CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- Pavaneshwar Das
- Sukumar Krishna Das
- Mahabhagavat Das
SUPPORTING SATSANG PROGRAMS
Categories of Programs
- Satsang programs – These are programs organized at a periodic interval (weekly, fortnightly or atleast monthly) by devotees in a fixed locality for the local residents, typically in a public place, and will have a regular preacher and a management committee attached to it.
- House programs – These are programs organized at a periodic interval (weekly, fortnightly or atleast monthly) by a devotee in his / her home for the local residents for a smaller group (below 20 devotees) with a regular preacher connected.
Criteria for a registered Satsang program
For any Satsang program to be registered under CDD, it must fulfill all the following criteria:
- The principal preaching, activities and internal communications (through groups) associated with the program should be based on the teachings of ISKCON.
- At least one committed organiser/ preacher, taking responsibility of the program on a long term basis.
- Once the size of the program exceeds 20 devotees, a management committee must be formed as per the guidelines provided by CDD.
- Such Satsang Program must be conducted on regular basis (Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly)
- At the earliest, there should ideally be atleast one trained / senior devotee couple who are attending and connected with the program for cultivating the devotees.
- For new programs, the preachers / organisers will be trained by the CDD on important topics like the Mood, Policies, Attitude & Dealings in Congregational preaching. For all existing preachers / organisers / cultivators, a training and certification process on the above topics will be initiated and run on an ongoing basis.
- It should ideally be conducted in a public place and in case being conducted in a home, the responsibility of organising should be by a team (not just the host).
- If donations are being collected for running the satsang program then proper accounting statements should be maintained by the management committee and circulated among the Local CDD.
Policies for House Programs
- The principal preaching, activities and internal communications (through groups) associated with the program should be based on the teachings of ISKCON.
- At least one committed organiser/ preacher, taking responsibility of the program on a long term basis.
- Programs in homes are a great way to start satsangas, as a program can be started with minimum investment and a small number of people like immediate neighbours. However, home programs have natural space and societal (like social strata issues, or timings set by housing societies, etc) limitations and should not be a permanent affair. Gradually they should be shifted to a public place as the number of devotees increase.
- In a home program, it is expected that the host (or team of organisers) would be conducting and sponsoring most of the activities related to running of a satsang. They should not directly or indirectly express to the congregation the need for their participation in services. It is best that the participants themselves volunteer for services when they are inspired.
- Prasadam could be cooked at home for the program by the host. However, if devotees choose to voluntarily sponsor the prasadam ingredients cost, then the quantity of raw materials procured and prasadam cooked should be proportionate to the numbers of devotees attending. Prasadam preparation can also be outsourced if required.
- The hosts should be careful not to engage (or even expect) the devotees who come for the program to assist in their household work even if these devotees offer their help.
- Winding up after the program: If any one voluntarily comes forward to help (for instance to wash their own plates, or removing the carpets / chairs / sound system, or cleaning the floor) they can be engaged but one should not force any one to do any type of service, nor should we make them feel guilty for not serving by our words or actions.
- The hosts should not ask for any money towards the program expenses (or any other cause) from the devotees attending the house program, but if they voluntarily wish to donate, these donations should be accepted specifically for a service like sponsoring the prasadam or any festival related Abhishek, etc, and should be announced at the end of the program, and be transparently accounted for. If donations start coming on a regular basis, there must be a management committee set up to oversee the program and the program should formally registered with the CDD.
- Also, if the number of participants in the program crosses 20, the program should be registered with the CDD.
Why register?
- The CDD is a formal body created by the Leadership of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple to serve and support the preaching activities in various satsangs across Mumbai Metropolitan region that are connected with our temple.
- To learn how to implement best practices in Devotee Cultivation, which are consistent with the mood and principles of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings as modelled by Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple, in order to best serve the growing congregation by giving them a consistent and inspiring experience.
- To have clarity about the Policies and Guidelines created by the Temple for smooth conduct of Satsang programs.
- To connect with the larger community of devotees for the sustained and overall development of devotees in your Satsang program. This will also give access to Resources and Guidelines from the Temple and Local CDD, which can assist in growing, inspiring and nourishing your Satsang congregation.
- To provide opportunities for services for devotees beyond your Satsang program, giving them further fulfilling and meaningful devotional engagements.
- To provide information and access to the devotees in your Satsang program about the Community services provided by Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple (For example, ISKCON authorized courses, Grihastashram related Training, Children related committees, Kartik Yatras, Emergency Support).
- To facilitate connection of devotees in your Satsang program to the Devotee care system of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple – the Mentor system / Counsellor system – which will enable lifelong spiritual care for the devotee, and are also a necessary condition for initiation within ISKCON.
- To help proactively identify and address / resolve issues affecting the functioning of existing congregations through the Resolve team of the CDD.
SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CDD
What are the services / facilities we intend to provide to all satsang programs:
- Ideas / Help for expansion of programs
- Sharing of best practices from congregations across Mumbai
- Resources – Preachers, Courses content, List of Prasadam providers / kirtan groups, Devotees volunteering to serve, etc,
- Training – Topics / content for Seminars, Expansion ideas, Effective Fund utilisation, Training for Cultivators / Management committee, etc
- Issue Resolution – Support by specially trained devotees to Resolve satsang related issues.
Guidelines for Managing a Satsang program
- Maintain a Database of devotees
- Proactive planning / expansion of existing program
- Location of the program – preferably public place
- Transparency in money matters – policies for fund raising and use
- Management by group of devotees with equal standing / say
- Set up & wind up of program by a team
- Shared Responsibility matrix – prasadam roster over a period of time
- Provide facilities according to the needs of the audience
- Nurture of new devotees by a Cultivator.
- Budgeting / Planning for major outlays – festivals / BG Course
Guidelines for creation and running of a Management committee:
- Management committee by a group of devotees with equal standing / say – minimum 3, max 5
- The Management Committee should be formed as soon as there are more than 20 devotees attending the particular Satsang. The size could vary depending on the needs of the program. This committee should be composed of devotees who are committed to ISKCON, are chanting, and are of nearly equal standing with the preacher/organizer in spiritual or at least in social standing.
- The main purposes of the committee are to ensure the smooth running of the Satsang, enabling a consistent and inspiring experience for the congregation, ensuring adherence to spiritual standards & Vaishnava etiquette by all key stakeholders, setting systems for follow up, and planning for the growth of the congregation in numbers and their commitment to ISKCON.
- All members should have a mood of a servant rather than a controlling body. (How I can best serve others by connecting them to Krishna)
- Regular meetings should be conducted – at least once a month, and when needed for urgent interventions. Minutes should be maintained for all meetings to ensure that actions agreed to get executed.
- There should be good communication and relations amongst the members. Any decisions should be taken unanimously by the committee and not by one person. Any misunderstanding / disagreement amongst the committee members should be discussed and resolved immediately.
- As the congregation grows, sub-committees could be created for specific services like Program Finances, Prasadam Management, Festival organization, Yatras, Children’s committee, etc.
- All Financial transactions should be transparently accounted for, as per the Financial Guidelines document.
- Should take regular feedback from the devotees who are doing services in the Satsang, and make the necessary improvements.
- Should ensure that the database of devotees attending the Satsang is up to date, and keep sharing the same with Local CDD.
- For any resources it is not able to muster on its own, the Management Committee could contact the local CDD.
- Should maintain regular interaction with the local CDD members, sharing feedback and seeking any suggestions.
WHAT IS RESOLVE?
Resolve is a trained Team of experienced devotees that has been created under the umbrella of the CDD. It is authorized by the Top Management of Radha Gopinath temple to assist congregations in resolving any significant issues or conflicts which are affecting the smooth functioning of the satsang programs.
WHY RESOLVE?
To proactively identify and address / resolve issues in existing congregations, provide them with resources to help reconnect to the mood of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.
TEAM MEMBERS
- Anand Gopal das
- Abhay Chaitanya das
- Dayanidhi das
- Raghunath Charan das
- Rohininandan das
PURPOSE
- Overall development of Children – physical, emotional, social & spiritual
- Providing a shelter which children can comfortably turn to.
- Planting & Nourishing their seed of bhakti.
- Instilling the Foundational Values of Life
- Creating a safe space for revealing their hearts in confidence & seeking guidance.
- Character Development – Vaishnava Vichaar (thoughts), Achaar (action) and Vyavhaar (interpersonal dealings)
CORE TEAM MEMBERS
- Sridama das
- Kishori devi dasi
- Dayalu Rama das
- Radhika Kishori devi dasi
- Narasimha Lila das
LIST OF PROGRAMS
South Zone (Dadar to Colaba)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivaji Park | Madam Cama Hall, Svantantryaveer Sawarkar Smarak Complex, Udyan Ganesh Temple , Shivaji Park | Friday, 7:30pm, Fortnightly, Marathi | Dr Bina Pansare - bina_pansare@yahoo.com Abha Pandit - 9969136569 |
| Worli | Markandeshwar Mandir, BDD Chawl, Worli | Saturday: 7:30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Satyapal Yeldi - 9820586545 |
| Colaba | House no 1001,Bhaskar building TATA institute of fundamental research campus.Next to Old Navy nagar colaba Mumbai | Saturday, 6:30pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Ishwar hari Das - 9920777675 |
| Shivaji Park 2 | Vir savarkar hall, Opp Shivaji park | Thursday - 7.45pm, Weekly | Dr Shrilekha - 9833157047 |
West Zone (Matunga West to Borivali)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Radha Krishna Mandir - Andheri | Sri Radha Krishna Mandir, Krishna Nagar, Sakinaka Pipeline, Andheri East, Mumbai Mahārāshtra 400072 | Sunday - 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Weekly, English | Cāru Gaurānga Dāsa - 9768825256 |
| Railway Quarters Borivali | Railway Quarters, Near Borivali Station, Mumbai Mahārāshtra 400066 | Thursday - 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Basu Ghośa Dāsa - 9870011150 |
| Thakur Village - Kandivali | Thakur Engineering College, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai 400101 | Sunday - 7:30pm - 9:00pm, Weekly, English | Vraja Vihārī Dāsa - vraj.bihari.rns@pamho.net |
| Khar West | 4,Murli Mahal, Opp Govind Dham, Near Khar Road Station, Khar West, Mumbai - 400052 | Friday - 7:30pm - 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Sahadeva Dāsa - 9869692033 |
| Vile Parle East | Hedgewar Ground Hall, Hanuman Hall Road, Parleshwar Temple, Vile Parle East, Mumbai | Thursday - 8:30pm - 10:00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Bharti Mirajkar - 8879163207 |
North Zone (Dahisar to Virar)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyoti Dham, Bhayander | A/105,Jyoti Dham, Cabin Cross Rd, Bhayander (East), Thane 401105 | Tuesday - 8:00 to 9:30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Heena Padaya - heenapadaya@gmail.com |
| Balaji Mandir, Bhayander | Balaji Mandir (Maruti Temple), Anand Nagar, Bhayander (West), Thane 401101 | Wednesday - 7:45 to 9:15pm, Weekly, Hindi | Māyāpur Candra Dāsa - radhaparth@rediffmail.com |
| Mira Road | Bhaktivedant Hospital, 5th Floor, Auditorium, Sristi Complex, Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Mira Road (East), Thane 401107 | Monday - 7pm to 9pm, Weekly, English | Nadia Kishore Das - vijayatradingmumbai@gmail.com |
| Hindu Samaj Hall, Virar | Hindu Samaj Mandal Hall, Jivdani Road, Virar (East), Palghar 401303 | Sunday - 7 to 9pm, Weekly, Hindi | Dr. Rahul Mothe - rahulmothe811@gmail.com |
| Vasai | Ganesh Mandir ( Hall ), Samta Nagar, Vasai (West), Palghar 401202 | Sunday - 5:30 to 8:00pm, Fortnightly, English | Hanesh Purohit - 9892026815 |
| Nallasopara | 204,Disha Apatments, Chakradhar Nagar, Ami Park Road, Nallasopra (East), Thane 401203 | Saturday - 7:30 to 9:30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Chaitanya Bhagwan Das - cmjha4tax@gmail.com |
| Agashi, Virar | 1st floor, Gram Panchayat Office, Tembhi Kolhapur, Agashi, Virar West, Plaghar 401301 | Saturday - 6 to 8pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Namrta Bharat Meher - 9511292283 |
Far North Zone (Virar to Palghar)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boisar | Ram Mandir, Navapur Naka, Navapur Raod Pālghar 401501 | Friday, 7.45pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Rāma Svarūpa Dāsa - rmkhandke@gmail.com |
| Lokmanya Nagar, Palghar | Lokamanya Nagar, Kacheri Road, Near Sacred heart school, Palghar 401404 | Thursday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Hamsavatar Dāsa - 9823555849 |
| Sundaram School, Palghar | Sundaram School, Sundaram Colony, Mahim, Palghar 401404 | Thursday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Parth Sakha Dāsa |
| Palghar | ISKCON Palghar Iskcon Temple, Vrindavan Nagari, Near Railway Station, Pālghar 401404 | Sunday, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Adhokṣaja Dāsa - atul108sankhe@gmail.com |
| Saphale | Matoshree building near Laxmi Nagar, Saphale (east) Near Laxmi Nagar Pālghar Mahārāshtra 401102 | Saturday, 8.00pm to 9.30pm, Fortnightly, Marathi | Acyuta Avatāra Dāsa - achyutnp108@gmail.com |
| Tarapur | Shri Vishnu Mandir Tarapur tarapur Pālghar Mahārāshtra 401502 | Saturday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Marathi | Chetan Sane - chetansane06@gmail.com |
| Dahanu | 2nd Floor Badbade Hospital, Near ST Depot, Dahanu West, Plaghar 401601 | Saturday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Subal Sakha Das - sumit.agrawal@adani.com |
| Boisar | Jagannath Mandir, Paramanu Nagar( Near Keshav Nagar),Boisar, Palghar 401501 | Sunday, 7.45pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Ganga Narayan Prabhu - ganganarayan.rns@gmail.com |
Central Zone (Matunga Central to Mulund)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahobila Mutt | Ahobila Mutt, Near Diamond Garden, Chembur, Mumbai 400071 | Tuesday - 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Weekly, English | Vedamata Devi Dasi - vedamata.dd@gmail.com |
| Vikhroli West | H1/5, Godrej Hillside Colony, Godrej Colony, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400079 | Sunday - 8:00 to 9:30pm, Weekly, English | Baban Chaudhari - 9820201867 |
| Kurla (East) | Nandikeshwar Mandir, Kamgar Nagar, Kurla East, Mumbai 400024 | Friday, 7:30 to 9:00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Veda Māta Devi Dāsi - vedamata.dd@gmail.com |
| Kanjurmarg | MES Hall, NCH Colony, Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai 400078 | 2nd & 4th Saturday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Vijay Govind Dasa - bhandarkarvv@gmail.com |
| Bhamdup | Dreams Club House, groud floor, Dreams CHS, LBS Road, Bhandup West, Mumbai 400078 | 1st Wednesday & 3rd Tuesday, 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Rambhadra Das - rgtiwari1940@gmail.com |
| Vallabh Sangeet Vidyalay, Sion (W) | Ground Floor, Vallabh Sangeet Vidyalaya, Near Gurukripa Hotel, Sion Colony Road, , Sion West, Mumbai 400022 | Tuesday, 7:30 to 9pm, Weekly, English | Nitin Korlekar - korlekar.nitin@gmail.com |
| Vidhyavihar (E) | Bilvavan BACE, D-35, D colony, Chittranjan Nagar, Near Vidya vihar Station, Vidyavihar East, Mumbai 400077 | Thursday, 7.45pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Dr. Amol Hule - amol.k.hule@gmail.com |
| BARC Colony | Malhar 10, BARC Colony, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094 | Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, English/Hindi | Gauranga Pururshottam Das - ckajey@gmail.com |
| Dharavi | Gangadharlal Chawl, Room No 6B, Near Central Raiway Line, Crash Road, Dharavi, Sion, Mumbai 400017 | Friday - 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Svayambhunath - 9769021017 |
| Chembur - AFAC School | AFAC School, near Subhash Nagar, opp Navgeetha Society, Near Subhash Nagar, opp Navgeetha Society, Chembur East, Mumbai 400071 | Sunday - 5:00pm to 7.00pm, Weekly, Hindi | Ganesh Sharma - gvsharma68@yahoo.com |
| Chembur - Tata Power Colony | Type III 5A, Tata Power Colony, Aziz Baug, Chembur East, Mumbai 400074 | Tuesday - 7.00pm to 8.30pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Sachin Akhade - deepakakhade45@gmail.com |
| Chembur - HPCL | HP Nagar (East), Vashi Naka, Near MHADA colony, Besides Bharath Nagar, Mahul road,, CChembur East, Mumbai 400074 | Sunday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Fortnightly, English | Remuna Das - yrajashekar66@gmail.com |
| Ghatkopar | 2B/142 Kalpataru Aura, Opp R City Mall, Ghatkopar west, Mumbai 400086 | Friday, 8.00pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Adi Bhagavan Das - 9870052828 |
Thane
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasant Vihar, Thane | Club Terrace, Vasant Vihar, Smt Gladys Alvares Rd, Thane West, Thane 400610 | Saturday - 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Audarya Gauranga Das - ashish.kokate09@gmail.com |
| Vrindavan Society | Hanuman Mandir, Vrindavan Society, Thane 400601 | Tuesday - 8.00pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, Hindi | Prahlad Narasimha Dāsa - pravin.gawas@gmail.com |
| Hiranandani Estate | Chelsea, Hiranandani Estate, Archedia Shopping Center, Hiranandani Estate, Thane 400607 | Friday, 8.00pm to 9.30pm, Weekly, English/Hindi | Darshan Khatri - darshankhatri@gmail.com |
North East Zone (Diva, Dombivli and further)
| Program | Address | Details | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diva | Diva Highschool, Sadegaon, Near Siddhant Park, Diva East, Thane - 400612 | Saturday - 7:30 to 9:30pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Ananda Lalita DD - aneshchorge.rns@gmail.com |
| Dombivli East | Sri Swaminarayan Temple Hall, Opp. Punit Darshan CHSL, Near Apna Bazar, Gandhinagar, Dombivli East, Thane-421201 | Saturday - 7:30 to 9:30pm, Thrice a month (1,2,4th Sat), Hindi | Nilesh Kaleshwar Pr - nileshkaleshwar@gmail.com |
| Kalyan | Namaskar Mandal, Agra Road, Lal Chowki, Kalyan, Thane - 421301 | Sunday - 12:30 to 2:30pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Balabhadra Anant Das - shimul.1991@gmail.com |
| Kalyan 2 | Venue not finalised yet | Saturday/Sunday - 7:00 to 10:00pm, Fortnightly, Hindi | Sankirtan Acarya Das - 8779630192 |
| Ambernath | Gajanan Maharaj Math, Near Sonam Class, Behind SBI Bank, Ambernath East, Thane - 421501 | Sunday - 2:30 to 6:00pm, Fortnightly (1st & 3rd Sun), Hindi | Shourinandan Das - 8976500912 |
| Badlapur | Kilbil Nursery, Gandhi Chowk, Near Badlapur East Post office, Badlapur East, Thane - 421503 | Saturday - 7:00 to 9:00pm, Monthly, Hindi | Shyama Viharini Devi Dasi - aishurishi@gmail.com |
| Titwala | Hanuman Mandir, Near Titwala Rly Station, Titwala East, Thane - 421605 | Sunday - 7:00 to 9:30pm, Monthly, Hindi | Jai Damodar Das - jagannathdhongadi65@gmail.com, 9028297160 |
MENTOR SYSTEM
Mentor System is a facility where an experienced devotee “Mentor”, helps a new devotee to progress in spiritual life by providing spiritual care and systematic training in various aspects of Krishna Consciousness over a two years period. There are three important roles to be played by senior devotees for this system to function.
Role of Mentor
- Regularly attending a specific congregation program and working closely with its preacher to develop the congregation
- Systematically training mentees over a two year period in Sadhana, Siddhanta and Sadachar
- Inspiring the mentees to make tangible progress in their spiritual sadhana, moving from four rounds to sixteen rounds
- Engaging them in various services related to Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple or any of its connected congregation programs in the vicinity
- Providing one to one guidance on practical issues which might come up in the practice of their devotional service
- Preparing mentees at the end of the two year training for becoming a part of the Counselling system and accepting a Counsellor
- Providing reports to Servant Coordinators and Servant Leaders from time to time about meetings conducted, the overall spiritual health of the group and individual devotees, any initiatives planned, etc.
- Attending monthly meetings with Servant Leaders for guidance / training on mentoring.
- Taking guidance from the Servant Leaders when required for addressing any challenges which might arise in conducting this service
Role of a Servant Leader
- Servant leaders are typically senior devotees (Counsellors or Brahmacharis)
- Overall accountability of smooth functioning of the Mentor system in their respective region.
- Inspiring and guiding Mentors in their ongoing services.
- Meeting at least once a month with Mentors along with the Servant Coordinators.
- Quarterly meeting with Servant Coordinators to check the functioning of the Mentor system and ensuring reporting to Core CDD by Servant Coordinators on the same.
- Training Mentors on various aspects of devotee care, right attitudes in Vaishnava leadership.
- Timely intervention in case of any kind of conflicts connected to the Mentor system and keeping CDD Core informed about the issues.
- Give suggestions to CDD Core based on the local needs of Mentors, mentees and preachers.
Role of Servant Coordinator (SC)
- Coordinate meetings of the Mentors in a region with a Servant Leader.
- Give an Assessment report monthly of all Mentors of their region to Core CDD.
- Acting as a member of the allotment committee, the SC should coordinate to connect new devotees to the Mentor system and thereafter to the Counselor system.
- In case of any fresh candidate qualified to become a counselee directly, arrange for an interview with the allotment committee.
- To plan and organize monthly training sessions of mentors with the Servant Leaders.
- To participate in Servant coordinator- Servant Leader meetings with Core CDD.
- After 2 years of being in the Mentor system, if a mentee does not progress to consistently chanting 16 rounds daily and following 4 regulative principles, then the necessary steps can be taken in consultation with Servant Leader and Mentor on a case to case basis.
- To facilitate the resolution of conflicts or issues raised by mentees or Mentors in consultation with the Servant Leader.
