A young Haitian/American spiritual brotha, I have been mentoring to in my circle about 3 years, who is a regular at the temple, took me there this past weekend for a visit. I thoroughly enjoyed being around the monks and devotees, its wild that we are on the same path, just going about it from differently spiritual cultural perspective, as I an Obeah Bokor sat among the folks who came to vibe with the monks, and listened to the class, the monk was saying the same thing I say on my Youtube channel, there is nothing outside of self, albeit with cuss words lol, the Hare Krishna mantra chanting with the beating of the drums, really sparked my spirit and I thoroughly vibed on the frequency of the drumming and chanting. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and fitted with a sleep machine, which I refuse to wear because of past trauma, of domestic abuse. So needless to say I rarely sleep at nights and is in a constant state of feeling like I'm lucid dreaming while awake, I say this to say, that Hare Krishna mantra chanting and drums, really broke up some stagnant energy and I actually had a peaceful night sleep later on. The temple was clean, the monks welcoming and the food that was done by an Indian restaurant, which was a delicious vegetarian meal. I also loved the comfortable style of dressing. Although I'm not a Hare Krishna devotee, I can totally cosign that spiritual path of enlightenment and higher spiritual consciousness and absconding, this Kali Yuga cycle of negativity dominating the planet at this time. I will have to take my children there with me next time, it was a very uplifting, spiritual and loving vibe that even a hard core occultist like myself enjoyed,...
Read morePretty cool temple, lots of devotion, and an old American classic. However, it is very disturbing because temple management selling at his convenience store beef, pork rinds, cigarettes and liquor, AND employs vaisnavas to stock it using peer pressure. What is going on here? Who cares if he does but how can he do as temple president representing ISKCON that’s another story. In what world could we think allowing such a tragedy could be following Srila Prabhupada’s order or pleasing to him. I think they even keep Srila Prabhupada’s room. 2 stars instead of one because the bengali jana so humbly serve and cook and dress and do puja and other services irrespective of this apparent...
Read moreVisiting the ISKCON Atlanta Mandir one day before Janmastami was truly an extraordinary experience. This serene and spiritual haven offers a sense of tranquility that is both rare and refreshing. The moment I stepped inside, I could feel the peaceful aura enveloping me, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace and spiritual connection. The ambiance and the devotion of the people there created a profound atmosphere that left a lasting impression on me. Whether you're a devotee or simply looking for a place to find inner peace, ISKCON Atlanta Mandir is an incredible choice, and I highly recommend...
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