Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi resides in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and has been practicing Krishna Consciousness since 2019. Her spiritual journey began after hearing a lecture of Srila Prabhupada on YouTube, which deeply inspired her to take up the path of Krishna consciousness. She is a disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, mentored by HG Revati Ramya mataji. She is also inspired by regularly hearing the sessions of HG Madhavananda Prabhu and HG Hari Parshad Prabhu, which nourish her understanding of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava philosophy. Additionally, she is deeply inspired by the kīrtan legacy and devotional mood of Sripad Aindra Prabhu.
She serves as a Staff Writer for ISKCON News, contributing articles that highlight devotional initiatives and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness’s global activities. She also serves as the Marketing In-charge at the Bhaktivedanta Research Center, supporting outreach and communication efforts that promote the preservation and study of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava manuscript tradition.
Alongside her professional services, she is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring young devotees. She teaches children at Vrinda Gardens and guides IYF girls at ISKCON Kolkata, creating engaging lessons that help them understand and appreciate Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava philosophy. Kulavati mataji is married to a dedicated devotee HG Sadkirti Murari prabhu who serves at Mayapur TV, and she deeply values the spiritual support and inspiration she receives through their relationship, learning much from him along her journey in Krishna consciousness. Through her service at VedaVarsity, she hopes to guide and inspire young girls to develop sincerity in devotional life, cultivate strong spiritual values, and deepen their connection with the teachings of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition.
Yogāmayā Devi Dasi
Yogāmayā Devi Dasi is a dedicated practitioner of bhakti-yoga since 2020 and a disciple of HG Mahatma Prabhu, having received initiation in 2024. She is deeply engaged in devotional service, offering Śrīmad Bhāgavatam lectures, organizing bhakti programs across various cities in the Netherlands, and serving in Deity worship at the ISKCON Amsterdam temple.
She is the founder of Bhakti Immersion Netherlands, an initiative that brings together communities through Bhāgavatam lectures and kīrtan gatherings in cities such as Amsterdam and Tilburg. Alongside her devotional activities, Yogāmayā Devi Dasi serves as a Vedic psychologist, coach, and mentor, supporting both devotees and non-devotees in their mental and emotional well-being.
Raised in a Christian background, she developed a deep faith in God from an early age, inspired by her grandmother’s daily prayers. Her spiritual search for deeper understanding led her to ISKCON, shortly before her grandmother’s passing in 2020. Her connection with the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam dates back to 2011, when she first encountered its teachings.
Yogāmayā Devi Dasi is also a devoted mother of three children and holds a Master’s degree in Translation (English and German). Having lived in the Netherlands for the past six years, she communicates in multiple languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, English, German, and Dutch, allowing her to connect with diverse communities.
Through her teachings, service, and personal journey, she continues to inspire others on the path of bhakti and spiritual growth.
