The document outlines a vision, mission, and strategic plan for providing holistic care to devotees in ISKCON. It aims to ensure devotees receive proper spiritual, physical, and emotional care so they can happily progress in Krishna consciousness and expand Srila Prabhupada's mission. Key aspects of the plan include developing care programs for temple devotees, families, the elderly, and more; facilitating access to healthcare, counseling, and spiritual education; and creating devotee care committees and databases to help address devotees' varied needs. The goal is to support devotees' dedication to Krishna by taking care of their well-being.

1. DEVOTEE CARE I S K C O N Presented by: Devotee Care Committee for ISKCON GBC

2. Vision statement Every devotee in ISKCON is provided with the spiritual, mental/emotional and physical care they deserve as parts and parcels of Krsna according to Srila Prabhupada's instruction and example. This should be done on the personal and institutional level.

3. As the saying goes……. Mission without action is a day dream Action without mission is a nightmare It is important to have a mission statement for each and every project.

5. So that they are encouraged, inspired and empowered to be happy and make progress in Krsna consciousness

7. We believe in the power of spiritual education through Srila Prabhupada books as a key to shaping a better future for the devotees

8. We make a commitment to holistic, sustainable and collaborative approaches to tackling problems at all levels.

9. There should be equal access for all devotees for programs and facilities of ‘devotee care’ We have a firm belief in the application that ‘prevention is better than cure’.

11. Temple devotees

12. Congregation devotees

13. The elderly

14. Families

15. Women

16. Children

18. Human Resources (devotees) are very important for ISKCON. The attraction, cultivation and nourishment of sincere souls should be one of the most important activities in our movement.

19. Devotee needs The needs of a devotee can be divided into three categories: i. Bodily needs (physical) ii. Needs of the mind (mental & emotional) iii. Needs of the Soul (spiritual)

20. Physical needs To educate and facilitate the devotees in practices that bring good health. This will then help them to practice their sadhana and render their service to the Supreme Lord without hindrance.

22. Engage qualified health practitioners for devotees in their respective regions of service.

24. Minimum of six hours sleep per day.

25. A healthy and balanced diet (e.g. more green leafy vegetables)

26. One should drink a minimum of 3lts of water a day.

27. Flossing the teeth should be a ritual.

28. Incorporate exercise into one’s daily routine (e.g. Japa walk, dancing in temple, simple yoga).

29. Regular annual medical check ups.

31. Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mumbai

32. Hospice in Vrindavana

33. Senior brahmacari and single ladies asramas in Mayapur

37. Revealing one's mind in confidence, inquiring confidentially

38. Accepting prasadam and offering prasadam

39. Personal appreciation – word of sincere praise touches the heart

40. Hearing & empathic listening

41. Introducing programs like the counseling system and Bhakti Vriksha.

42. Different sat-sanga groups according to local situation

49. National data base/International Database

51. Genuine concern (Sincerity): Should be compassionate and have a genuine concern for the welfare of all.

52. Empathy: Should be good listeners.

53. Maturity: Should be mature and sober.

54. Friendly: Care takers should be a Krishna conscious friend and guide.

56. Thank YouDevotee Care Global 2009