Author Archives: Dandavats

By Praghosa dasa London, 25 November 2025: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is thrilled to announce that it has successfully acquired 7 Bury Place, the site of its original London temple in an auction held today. This landma…

Insights that empowered my theater… | by Sulalita Devi Dasi | Nov, 2025 Insights that empowered my theater performance and how they can empower our life too. Chaitanya Prabhu (on the right, playing the soul) & His wife Ilavati Mataji (on…

Hearing and chanting Krishna’s name, instruction, and pastimes is the mainstay of devotional service. Please join us here for spiritual rejuvenation. ISKCON of Silicon Valley Krishna Katha | H.G. Vaisesika Dasa | 2025-11-23 | ISVRe…

Special Sunday Feast Talk by HG Chaitanya Charan Das Srila Prabhupada’s Gift to London: Sri Sri Radha Londonisvara | Sunday Feast Talk – 23.11.2025 Special Sunday Feast Talk by HG Chaitanya Charan Das Srila Prabhupada’s Gift to L…

Join us for today’s Srimad Bhagavatam / Sri Caitanya-caritāmṛta class on CC Madhya-līlā 10.62–73, delivered by H.G. Navin Nirad Prabhu from ISKCON Govardhan Eco Village. Dive deep into the timeless teachings of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and enrich your…

A Concert: Chandigarh, India. Homeland Global Park, Chandigarh, a night event in Chandigarh, India. An epic tour. Ever-epic mantras. In one word, the India tour so far: EPIC! An epic night. An epic tour. Ever-epic mantras. In one word, the India tour s…

So we are continuing with our minieries on stimulation for ecstatic love and this will be part 153 in which we will continue to discuss the various disguises that Radha and Krishna use in their pastimes. In this episode, Krishna very cleverly disguises…

This is a powerful true story from Hawaii, where police unexpectedly raided a Hare Krishna center. What happened next surprised everyone. Dr. Sahadeva Dasa narrates this inspiring incident, revealing how devotees remained calm, peaceful, and spirituall…

HH Radhanath Swami inaugurating the new elder-care residential facility at Govardhan Ecovillage. A new initiative of Govardhan Ecovillage for cartaking of elder Vishnavas who have dedicated their lives in devotional service to Srila Prabhupada’s …

It was a 5.5 magnitude, located in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, about 300kms away from Mayapur. Three dead, several injured, tremors felt across West Bengal. Preliminary reports suggest that the earthquake was felt between 10.08 to 10.10 am for a few seconds…

By Loka Saranga dasa I often ask myself what victory is for us, whether on a societal scale or in our personal lives. Surely, as society shapes or evolves, there is a certain predictable concept of success, given the direction and preferences chosen. A…

Listen to a class given by Anuttama dasa for the Sunday Feast Lecture given on November 16, 2025. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna. comRead More…

Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains Bahulāśva’s inner thoughts as follows: Bahulāśva glorifies Lord Kṛṣṇa as the inspiring Soul of all life and consciousness, thinking that even an inert dullard like himself could be awakened to devotional awareness b…

The entire social structure of varṇa and āśrama is a cooperative system meant to uplift all to the highest platform of spiritual realization. The brāhmaṇas are intended to be protected by the kṣatriyas, and the kṣatriyas also are intended to be enlight…

The procedure is expected to take approximately 2-2.5 hours. This will not be open-heart surgery. Therefore, no general anesthesia will be given to Guru Maharaja. He will be given local anesthesia, will be able to watch and speak to the doctors, and wi…

Dramas are a true meditation on the leelas of the Lord. They give us a wonderful opportunity to enter these divine pastimes and, in some way, relive them. It is truly a magical experience to witness these performances as part of the IBC community. We a…

The purpose of the Vedas is to propagate the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth. The brāhmaṇas were created from the mouth of the Supreme Person, and therefore they are meant to spread the knowledge of the Vedas in order to spread the glori…

Lord Caitana brings our attention to the fact that Krishna has invested His full potencies into each single individual holy name. What are these types of potencies? In the Hari Bhakti Vilas these potencies and activities are mentioned. The verse speaks…

This video offers a glimpse into the ongoing work on the original windows of Srila Prabhupada’s private quarters at New Mayapur, including his room and sleeping area. The project aims to preserve the authentic look and sacred atmosphere of these histor…

By Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp) Not long ago I was giving a lecture to a general audience of Indians, with many Krishna devotees in the crowd. In the lecture, I raised the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or how “the whole world is one fami…

Dear Godbrothers, Godsisters, and well-wishers of HH Niranjana Swami, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Two days ago, Maharaja had an angiography performed in Kolkata to determine the extent of blockage in his arterie…

Witness the latest progress of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium as TOVP presents the November 2025 Construction Update of the Main Wing. In this video H.G. Braja Vilasa prabhu, TOVP Vice Chairman, will give you a detailed look at the ongoing develop…

By Premanjana Das Stephen Knapp, also known by his spiritual name Sri Nandanandana Dasa (Śrī Nandanandana Dāsa), is an American author, spiritual practitioner, researcher, and lecturer on Vedic culture (Sanātana Dharma) and philosophy. He is associated…

By Matsya Avatar Das Srila Prabhupada repeatedly taught that Krishna consciousness must be presented in ways that uplift society, illuminate universal spiritual values, and open the door for people of all backgrounds to discover Dharma. He emphasized t…

By Radha Mohan Das National Interfaith Week provided a wonderful opportunity for the children of Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School to deepen their appreciation of other faith traditions while grounding their learning in Vaishnava values of res…

By Radha Mohan Das National Interfaith Week provided a wonderful opportunity for the children of Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School to deepen their appreciation of other faith traditions while grounding their learning in Vaishnava values of res…

Are there no torn clothes lying on the common road? Do the trees, which exist for maintaining others, no longer give alms in charity? Do the rivers, being dried up, no longer supply water to the thirsty? Are the caves of the mountains now closed? Or ab…

In the Bhakti tradition, we learn that there are three desires which spring forth from the soul and which can be fulfilled by a very special personality: the desire to see the divine rasa dance, to attain the kingdom of the Lord — the eternal spiritual…

Discover the construction of our new eco-house in New Mayapur. Built with 220 locally sourced straw bales on a wooden structure, this low-carbon design offers durability and high thermal resistance. The oak and pine beams come directly from the New May…

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This month Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Bhaktivedanta Manor were the top three large temples. Ahmedabad, Bengaluru-South and London-Soho were the top three medium temples. Chandigarh, Su…

While some may think that building the TOVP is just building another temple, this is far from the truth. In reality, it is the greatest act of compassion upon Building the TOVP – The Supreme Act of Compassion – Temple of the Vedic PlanetariumRead…

We actually do not die. At death, we are merely kept inert for some time, just as during sleep. At night we sleep, and all our activities stop, but as soon as we arise, our memory immediately returns, and we think, “Oh, where am I? What do I have to do…

Standing on his chariot, Arjuna took up his bow and drove off the valiant fighters and palace guards who tried to block his way. As her relatives shouted in anger, he took Subhadrā away just as a lion takes his prey from the midst of lesser animals. H….

By Partha Sarathi Das Goswami Gokulendra Prabhu, also known as Greg, met Ksudhi Prabhu either in 1972 or 1973. At that time, he was a student at Rhodes University, which was then one of the most prestigious universities in South Africa. Greg would fini…

Anuttama Prabhu begins with light-hearted remarks and kirtan, then reads and explains Srimad Bhagavatam 3.31.14, where the soul in the womb prays to the Lord, realizing its separation from Him due to being trapped in a material body made of the five el…

And I’m like oh okay this is nice. Some people are rejecting me. This is nice. Why is it nice? Because sometimes we think oh yeah I know something. I know a few shlokas right? I can do this and then people say hey get out of my way you know like …

The process is simple. But the application is difficult. Most people they like to hear about the political conversations the news but when invited to attend a meeting of the Shrimage Bavatam you people don’t come. So we must try to convince them …

With great respect, King Rantideva offered the balance of the food to the dogs and the master of the dogs, who had come as guests. The King offered them all respects and obeisances. Thereafter, only the drinking water remained, and there was only enoug…

While recuperating from his stroke at Stinson Beach near San Francisco, Srila Prabhupada found the climate unsuitable due to insufficient sunlight. Deciding to return to India for better health, he planned a route from San Francisco → New York → London…

Having achieved love of Godhead, the devotees sometimes weep loudly, absorbed in thought of the infallible Lord. Sometimes they laugh, feel great pleasure, speak out loud to the Lord, dance or sing. Such devotees, having transcended material, condition…