Monthly Blessings - July, 2025

Phalguni Radhika
Sep 17
4 min read

Monthly Blessings -July Seva Updates from the Heart of Vrindavan

July in Vrindavan brings the monsoon rains, lush growth, and a vibrant rhythm to life here. Amidst the showers and the cool relief from the summer heat, our seva continues—steadily, devoted, and hearts full of love.

This Month in Vrindavan July in Vrindavan arrives with a lush vibrance. The rains begin to fall, the earth breathes in relief, and the air hums with life.

In Radha Kunda village, the widows continue their sacred rhythm. Clothed in simple white, they rise before dawn, softly chanting the holy names as they cook, clean, and care for their spiritual home. The work is steady, the hands tireless, the devotion unshaken.

Though the tasks remain familiar, each act of seva feels like a prayer rising with the monsoon’s gentle showers—a prayer you help fulfill through your continued support.

Widows’ Daily Meals

July in Vrindavan brings the monsoon’s early stirrings, and with it, the widows rise before dawn, hands steady, hearts devoted. Our 150 daily meal recipients are greeted with smiles and warmth, as each plate is filled with freshly ground grains, hand-cooked chappatis, dhal, and hearty seasonal vegetables. With your generous support, we have been able to expand our meal offerings to these ladies, and now often include rice in our daily meal preparations as well. Many of these women rely solely on these meals, and we ensure each woman receives enough for two substantial meals, mindful of their nutritional needs during the hot and humid days.

The process is a labor of love: every widow is known by name, and if someone is unwell, a sister collects her meal, ensuring she doesn’t miss her nourishment or community connection. As one widow reflected last month, “Even when the sun is harsh and the work is hard, we feel the blessing of service in every meal we cook and every sister we feed.” Your support ensures this care continues, allowing the widows to meet increasing demand while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and devotion.

Sacred Cleaning Seva Around Radha Kunda

Many widows dedicate themselves to keeping Radha Kunda immaculate. Despite early morning fog, they sweep the ghats, clean the surrounding temples, clear leaves, flowers, and other offerings made into Radha Kunda, and gently tend to the pathways where pilgrims walk. Their devotion is tangible — each sweep of the broom, each careful gesture is an offering to Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.

Spending time with these ladies, you may regularly notice a widowed woman pause to quietly offer a flower to the water before continuing her work, reminding all present that cleaning here is more than simple daily labor; rather, it is seva, meditation, and prayer in motion. Your support allows us to maintain these spaces and enables the widows to devote themselves fully to this sacred task, year after year.

Widow Sari Distribution The sari distribution this month was met with heartfelt joy. For many widowed women, receiving a new sari represents dignity, comfort, and the tangible love of the RadhaSeva family. The women choose their preferred colors and styles, often sharing memories of saris from their youth and offering quiet prayers of gratitude. Not every widowed woman in Radha Kunda wears white; some prefer a white shawl instead, and some still enjoy wearing bright colors. Whatever their preference, we work hard to accommodate them so they feel supported in all circumstances. Many of these ladies hold onto and cherish these saris; some wear them, some keep them as gifts to offer, others use them as curtains for their deities or other special places, even if they decide not to wear them themselves. We cherish all of their decisions. These sari gifts often remind these ladies that they are cared for and supported, and in this way open the door for them to feel safe to support and care for others as well. They allow the widows to participate in seva and community events with pride and confidence, reinforcing the strength and beauty of our collective support.

Trash Removal Around Govardhan Our Brajavasi team continues their tireless work maintaining the sacred areas of Govardhan. This month, they focused on clearing litter and debris from high-traffic areas, including Uddhava Kunda and Sakhi Kunda, and along the parikrama paths.

Monsoon rains bring both blessings and challenges — the influx of pilgrims often leaves behind debris, but our dedicated volunteers ensure that every sacred site is returned to its pristine state. These efforts preserve the sanctity of the land and allow locals and pilgrims to experience Govardhan in all its spiritual beauty.