Keli-chanchala devi dasi

ISCKON

In 2015, I received initiation in the Vaishnava tradition, and my spiritual teacher gave me the name Keli-chanchala Devi Dasi. I have been studying bhakti-yoga since 2009, and this incredible journey has led me to the East.
I am originally from Siberia, and for the past four years I have been living in India, in a wonderful place that has transformed my life many times over.
Mayapur is the capital of ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Saints from all over the world gather here. It is a unique opportunity to associate closely with great devotees and to feel how love for God flows from heart to heart. I always dreamed of living near my spiritual teacher, and that dream has come true.

What do I do?

For over 10 years I have been serving in devotee care projects, organizing programs and festivals.
I write children’s books based on the works of Srila Prabhupada for the publishing house “Malysh i Krishna”.
I work on academic articles in philosophy.
I offer psychological counseling, Human Design analysis, and astrological consultations — with more than 400 hours of private practice (appointments via direct message or through the link in my profile).
I have over 15 years of research experience in mathematics, philosophy, and psychology.
I serve as a mentor and facilitator in transformational training programs.
In the past, I worked as a software engineer and team leader in an IT company, and now I dedicate myself to deeply understanding and sharing the values of spiritual life.

Ekaterina Karimova

EDUCATION

In our tradition, philosophy and education hold a special place, and I keep deepening my learning through ongoing training and study.

Certificate in Vaishnava Culture

Certificate in Preaching

Certificate of Residency in Mayapur

Teacher Training Certificate

ISKCON Discipleship Certificate

Bhakti-śāstrī Diploma

Publications

I have over 15 years of research experience in mathematics, philosophy, and psychology. My articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals of the Russian Academy of Sciences in recent years, as part of my PhD dissertation work supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR).

Karimova E.V., Ostanin V.V., Subotyalov M.A. The phenomenon of implicit citation in the medieval Indian treatise “Upadeshamrita”. Vostok. Afro-Asian Societies: History and Modernity. 2020. Issue 6, pp. 175–183. [Electronic resource]. Access for registered users. URL: https://vostokoriens.jes.su/s086919080012567-0-1/(accessed: 16.12.2020). DOI: 10.31857/S086919080012567-0.
Karimova E.V., Ostanin V.V., Subotyalov M.A. “Upadeshamrita” as a medieval source on the history of the philosophy of Bengali Vaishnavism. Vostok. Afro-Asian Societies: History and Modernity. 2021. No. 5, pp. 228–238. DOI: 10.31857/S086919080016765-8. https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=47085059
Karimova E.V., Ostanin V.V., Subotyalov M.A. The experience of meaning condensation in the first verse of “Upadeshamrita” by Rupa Goswami. Bulletin of the Buryat Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. 2023. No. 2(50), pp. 135–141.
Ostanin V.V., Karimova E.V., Subotyalov M.A. The experience of the mysticism of light in the biography of Bhaktivedanta Swami. Bulletin of Vladimir State University. Series: Social and Human Sciences. 2022. No. 2(34), pp. 65–72. The study was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research within the framework of scientific project No. 21-011-44073 “Dialogue of Science and Religion: Historical Traditions, Current Trends, Problems and Prospects.”

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Programs and Kirtans

Kirtan is collective chanting offered to God in a prayerful mood. Such chanting opens access to the boundless spiritual realm and helps one attain peace, happiness, and love — both in material life and in eternal spiritual reality.

Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra —
“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare” —
is the central spiritual practice of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, to which the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) belongs. This practice carries profound spiritual and philosophical significance.

Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra possesses powerful spiritual and purifying potency. It has the ability to free the mind from negative qualities and material attachments, awakening the soul’s natural spiritual state.
This practice helps one establish a personal relationship with God by calling upon His internal energy (“Hare”), His all-attractive nature (“Krishna”), and His source of spiritual bliss (“Rama”).
In the age of Kali-yuga, the Mahamantra is the most effective means of liberation and of attaining the highest goal of life — love and devotion to God. Its universality makes it accessible to everyone, regardless of age or faith, while also bringing inner peace, relieving stress, and improving concentration — uniting spiritual benefit with practical effect.

Lectures and Interviews

Russian Panel: Books Are The Basis

Symposium “Books Are the Basis” 2024 – Russian-speaking Group

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