Wilfred Ouepohi Age: 23 Currently: Living at Bhaktivedanta Manor Studied: Business and IT
What made you start attending IPS events? I went to my first Pandava Sena event by accident. I initially went for a class by Hridayananda das Goswami. I had attended one of his lectures before at ISKCON’s temple on Soho Street and found him to be itual growth and provide guidance in the practice of Krishna Consciousness. very learned. I was determined to see him Following is an article written by Anupma Parihar, who is both a mentor and mentee in again. IPS’s mentorship system.
Most of my ‘growing We all learn from up’ experiences in association and spiritual life have example. The taken place in and desire to be a around the mentorship better devotee system. Five years is nourished by ago when I was first the exemplary introduced to the behaviour of idea I had several the spiritual doubts but under the master and advice of my seniors, encouragement I cautiously agreed to from our friends. be part of the fledgling We are so lucky to group. Almost straight have this wealth (L-R) Anupma and Chandrika after doing so, I found of resource! Being myself in a situation a mentor is also a where I desperately needed to draw privilege. upon the wisdom and guidance of my mentor. The worries that I had about My mentee Chandrika inspires the relationship being forced faded, me with her trust enthusiasm, and were replaced by the idea that it youthfulness and sincerity. Lord was actually god-sent. Chaitanya has instructed us through Srila Prabhupada that each one of us A couple of years later I was entrusted must qualify ourselves to share the with the role of IPS Ladies Mentorship message of the Lord. Hare Krishna! Secretary, and finally began to appreciate the potential of the system. Anupma Parihar
What did you find appealing about KC?
I suppose like most people, the succulent prashad won me over and drew me further in. Also the association, especially the brahmacharis of Soho Street and at Bhaktivedanta Manor. I am certainly grateful for their support. They convinced me with their impressive grasp of Vaishnava philosophy that what I was looking for all along was Krishna - the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
What services are you currently involved in? At the present moment, I am mostly helping Prayojana prabhu at the Manor with cleaning services. I also get to go to Harinam twice a week and help distribute Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mercy to others. I am hoping though that by Krishna’s arrangement I may one day get the spiritual strength to do more book distribution.
Interesting fact about yourself French is my first language and my mum is an art teacher. I set up my first business aged 12 selling pocket sized calendars in Ivory Coast. With the profits I bought some revision books.