When selecting a mentor, it would be beneficial if the following aspects are considered. The mentor should be:

• Attracted to Krishna, an attraction that should include kirtan, chanting, deity worship, preaching and serving Krishna in a devotional
• A person with greater experience and
• Someone whom you can
• A person who is happy to help you to develop skills and knowledge, and able to share knowledge and experience openly and

You might also want to consider geographical distance as a criterion for your choice. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, most of the fortnightly meetings will have to take place online for the foreseeable future.  A husband and wife should preferably belong to the same mentor group; however, if either the husband or wife does not feel comfortable taking guidance from the mentor, he/she may receive regular one-on-one guidance from another mentor of their choice. Mentors of the opposite gender will not be permitted.