ARABIC/FARSI OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Dear devotees and friends of ISKCON,
Hare Krishna. My name is Dvijamani Gaura dasa. I am a brahmachari in ISKCON, currently based in Lithuania.
For the past several years, I have felt a growing desire to help expand Krishna consciousness among Arabic- and Farsi-speaking people living throughout Europe. Millions of people from these language communities now live across the continent, yet very few devotees are regularly reaching them.
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) has made wonderful progress in printing Srila Prabhupada’s books in Arabic and Farsi, including the Bhagavad-gita As It Is and several introductory books. My desire is to take these books directly to the people who can benefit from them.
The Vision
This goal is to acquire a mobile preaching/outreach vehicle that will allow me and a sankirtana partner to travel throughout Europe, visiting cities and communities with significant Arabic- and Farsi-speaking populations.
Using a camper van as a simple mobile base, I plan to:
– Distribute Bhagavad-gita As It Is and other BBT books in Arabic and Farsi.
– Meet people personally and answer questions about Krishna consciousness.
– Visit diaspora communities throughout Europe.
– Build lasting relationships with sincere seekers.
– Share kirtan, prasadam, and spiritual discussions.
– Present the mood and methods of Middle Eastern outreach for devotee communities throughout our travels.
– Document the outreach so supporters can see the results of their contributions.
Rather than making occasional short trips, having a camper van will allow us to remain on the road for extended periods while keeping travel and accommodation costs manageable. And I won’t be alone. My preaching companion Sukadeva Das from Belarus will be with me constantly, while other traveling preachers will join us from time to time.
Why This Is Needed
Although there is wonderful preaching taking place throughout ISKCON, relatively little outreach is currently focused on Arabic- and Farsi-speaking communities across Europe. Srila Prabhupada repeatedly emphasised the importance of book distribution, and I hope to assist that mission by making these translations available to people who might otherwise never encounter them.
Satyanarayan Prabhu (ACBSP) remembers when he and the BBT Library Party in India personally met with Srila Prabhupada at his house in Sri Vrindavan Dham on November 9th, 1976. Satyanarayan began reporting to Prabhupada on their distributing a set of his books (a “standing order”) to the library of a prominent Muslim-run university in Kashmir. Prabhupada became very grave. In a voice choked with emotion he told them, “For anyone who preaches in the Muslim world, I take the dust from their feet and put it on my head.”
Since the 1970s the Muslim diaspora has expanded exponentially in the West. If Srila Prabhupada were physically with us today, he would certainly recognize the opportunity and encourage devotees to place his books in the hands and homes of these Muslims. It’s a unique opportunity in the history of the world.
My temple president is encouraging me to pursue this preaching effort. Although I am personally organizing this fundraiser, the outreach will contribute to the wider mission of spreading Krishna consciousness through Srila Prabhupada’s books.
Funding Goal: E30,000
The goal of E30,000 will help establish the project with a reliable vehicle and the equipment needed for long-term outreach. More details and cost breakdown can be seen on my campaign page. Please visit and have a look. I welcome your support, prayers, and good wishes. Every offering, big or small, means a lot.
Address for the fundraiser page:
https://fnd.us/d2lAs9?ref=sh_5F4cO5
Yours in service to Srila Prabhupada’s mission,
Dvijamani Gaura dasa Brahmacari
mail to:Dmgdas@gmail.com
Whatsapp: +370 62820597
