On the weekend of April 22-23, 2023, the local Vaishnavas Care chapter in Philadelphia organized a two-day seminar called the “Art of Caring for Vaishnavas,” taught by Sangita Devi Dasi (ACBSP), a Registered Nurse, CHPN, Certified Grief Counselor, Certified Grief Educator and Co-Founder of Vaishnavas CARE.  Hosted at ISKCON Philadelphia, devotees attended the seminar both in-person and virtually via Zoom from all different corners of the world, including South Africa, Latin America, Switzerland, Canada, England, New Zealand, India, and the United States.

Sangita Mataji has been teaching this seminar for over 20 years, and due largely to its profound impact, Vaishnavas Care International has teams across the globe now. However, this was likely the last seminar personally taught by Sangita Mataji due to her declining health.

After the inspiring weekend, devotees reflected that they felt fulfilled, inspired, and encouraged by all of the knowledge they received. At the end of the seminar, Sangita Mataji received a very emotional standing ovation from all the attendees. Everyone was touched by her selfless dedication to this important service in spite of her poor health.  Philadelphia has been Sangita Mataji’s home for many years and so it was fitting that the last seminar personally taught by her was given there.

For more information about Vaishnavas C.A.R.E., devotees can visit www.vaishnavascare.org