Empowering and harmonizing thoughts, words, and actions towards the higher purpose of humanity.
Local Columbia news publications and university reporters spotlighting the Chariot Festival of Joy and our Vedic spiritual education mission.
“Around 100 people gathered for a celebration with music, mantra chanting and a community feast on Saturday.”
“Niraj and Rachna Arora have built a community centered around their faith, empowering others through spiritual education and purpose.”
“Festival attendees celebrated Krishna through dance, food and Hare Krishna mantra chanting at Stephens Lake Park.”
WISE Columbia, Inc. is a Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inspired by the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acarya of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Our purpose is to spread the awareness and importance of value-based spiritual education, helping individuals discover their true identity and purpose through Vedic knowledge.
“Books are the basis, Purity is the force, preaching is the essence and Utility is the principle“ Quote by His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada
Rooted in Vedic wisdom, serving the community.
To highlight the importance of Spiritual Education for Self-Realization that empowers and harmonizes one’s thoughts, words, and actions towards the higher purpose of humanity.
Learn More →To build a strong community working with co-operation for shared goals with foundations of spiritual values.
Read More →Transforming service attitude with values of love and gratitude.
Systematic study of spiritual knowledge and wisdom through Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavatam and other Vedic Scriptures.
Youth Band for Columbia students performing at local festivals.
Spiritual discourses, meet and greets, and sumptuous vegetarian feasts.