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Building meaningful relationships with all members of our communities\u2026<\/h2>\n

Recognizing every devotional home as an abode of faith\u2026<\/p>\n

Bhakti Home (Sraddha- kutir)<\/h3>\n

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\u201cEveryone can establish a small temple in his house, and he can begin family-wise \u2014 himself, his wife, his children. That is wanted. This Krishna consciousness movement wants to see that every house has become a temple of Krishna. That is our program.\u201d (Lecture by Srila Prabhupada, 13 December 1972)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dear Devotees, Srila Prabhupada wished to see every home transformed into a place of spiritual practice. This aspect of nurturing every devotional residence into a \u201cplace of Krishna conscious faith\u201d is an essential strategy for the re-spiritualization of society. However, in ISKCON, this has not yet been developed to its full potential. This initiative, namely \u201cBhakti Home (Sraddha-kutir)\u201d (an original term used by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura) aims at exactly that \u2014 acknowledging the homes of practicing devotees as places of spiritual cultivation. It is an invitation to every family to be formally recognized as an ISKCON-friendly unit.<\/p>\n

The Purposes of Bhakti Home (Sraddha-kutir)<\/h3>\n
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  1. To recognize the efforts of all those who endeavor to spiritualize their life and environment.<\/li>\n
  2. To express appreciation for their contribution to the fulfillment of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n
  3. To facilitate devotees receiving proper support and care.<\/li>\n
  4. To establish meaningful relationships amongst members of our community.<\/li>\n
  5. To acknowledge every Bhakti Home (Sraddha-kutir) as an active center of Krishna consciousness and a reference point for those seeking spirituality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The aim of this program is to focus the attention towards supporting individuals\u2019 practices and, in that context, their dealings with matters relevant to congregational devotees: children\u2019s education, marriage stability, finances, reciprocal support between families, communities, and temples, and many others. With this initiative, devotional communities can enhance their opportunity to create a harmonious atmosphere of care, cooperation and unity amongst devotees.<\/p>\n

    Minimum standard for a Bhakti Home (Sraddha-kutir)<\/h3>\n