Author Archives: Dandavats

By Dandavats Staff WriterHare Krishna Temples in North America, New Vrindaban, ISKCON Philadelphia. Almighty Krishna’s wonderful power. Does One Man’s Mistake Make Many Culprits? Nedzad and his amazing Sankirtana experiences. Essential Technologies For…

By Dandavats Staff WriterISKCON’s First University with Hema Malini & Gauranga Prabhu as Chief Guests. Stimulation for Ecstatic Love Part 114 – Krsna’s Hairstyles. The role of leadership in spiritual life. Devotion, Muscles & Halwa: A Pujari’…

By Dandavats Staff WriterWriting Our History to Prepare ISKCON’s Future. The Best and Worst of Japa. Energies of Lord Krishna. Leaders Like Salt. HH BVV Narasimha Swami: Srila Prabhupada’s success. H. G. Kripa Nidhi Prabhu: Fortunately, you have come t…

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By Dandavats Staff WriterSankirtan Yajna – HG Devakinandan Prabhu. When The Lord Gets A Fever. Grand Opening of Prabhupada Legacy Museum. Health Update of HH Jayapataka Swami. The historical location of Govardhan Eco Village. Radhadesh Mellows Expands …

(Based on a recent lecture of HH Banu Swami in Mayapur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0eJwIsinJ4) Introduction The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has grown exponentially since its founding by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhu…

By Dandavats Staff WriterGuruship in Iskcon – H. H Bhanu Swami. HARE KRISHNA! Movie (Short Version Release on YouTube). You Bet Your Life – By Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi. What is Essential Anyway? – By Niscala Dasi. ABC of Sattva-Guna – By Muniraja Dasa. …

Dear Devotees, Dandavats! Jaya Srila Prabhupada! The movie HARE KRISHNA!, is now FREE on YouTube in a short version of 47 minutes instead of the full 90 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAXmpRpkhy4e4H03cVer7pLt1-QQyIrKs It is meant espec…

By Dandavats Staff WriterMayapur – Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur Kathaby HG Vaisesika Prabhu. Dharma Endowment Fund – Nurturing Dharmic Culture for Future Generations Worldwide. Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita. Breaking Caste Barriers with Ink and…

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura’s Transformative Contributions to Lord Chaitanya’s Movement Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura (1874–1937) stands as a monumental figure in the revitalization of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, the devotion…

(More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZDPF2oqL021aV1SwkR4T8oM-4M5gohFZ )   On February 10th 2025, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy (BGA) Kolkata hosted the World’s Largest Indoor Nityananda Trayodashi Celebrations at the prestigio…

Hare Krishna, Please accept my obeisances, all glories to Srila Prabhupada. I hope this message finds you well. My name is Khushi, and I’m reaching out as a representative of the Dharma Endowment Fund (DEF). Whilst DEF is a global initiative, it was fo…

By Dandavats Staff WriterIskcon, Our Vaikuntha Airplane – HG Govardhan Prabhu. IC Newsletter – February 2025. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati – Appearance Day. Please Maintain My Japa. Quantum Physics, Maya, and Krishna Walk Into a Class. My Visit to T…

By Dandavats Staff WriterBali Maharaja – HG Bhakta Prabhu. 25 Years of Spiritual Legacy – Mayapur Institute Celebrations. What exactly happens at the moment of death. Kirtan Love Fest. Sri Purusottama Thakur. Free Write Journal. Spiritual Energy: Now …

By Dandavats Staff WriterStimulation for Ecstatic Love – Locks Of Dark Blue Hair. Sanskrit, Latin And Greek: is there a relation between them? Meaning of the Mahamantra. Who is qualified to hear the transcendental pastimes of the Lord. Spirituality &…

By Dandavats Staff WriterBe Always Respecrful! HH Bhakti Chaitanya Swami – ISKCON New Town, Kolkata Surrender to Krishna-No More Maya Drama! (by HG Arcita Prabhu). Lead Like Prabhupada (by HG Mahatma Prabhu) Quotes from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati…

By Dandavats Staff WriterWhere is my attention right now? HG Kalakantha Prabhu. Yadus, Gulab Jamuns, and Bhakti Blunders! Holi Surprise: NZ Prime Minister Turns Technicolor Hero! Devotion and Delight: Tales of the Godly. Brahmanas? Nope! Just Ksatriyas…

By Dandavats Staff WriterThe mood of humility. From Caṇḍāla to Celestial: Tales of Heavenly Upgrades! Krishna: The Ultimate Judge-No Bribes Accepted! Free Bliss! Just Chant and Collect Your Grace! Chant, Breathe, Repeat-Yogi Life Ain’t Easy! Guru: The …

By Dandavats Staff WriterSri Nityananda Trayodashi – Class. Dhule Dhule Gaur Chand – Madhavas. Krsna’s Waiting-But Is Your Attention Missing? Catholic Granny vs. Krsna: Plot Twist of the Century! From Foxholes to Hare Krishna: Grandpa’s Final Voyage. …

By Dandavats Staff WriterFor those with equal vision. The Lord is all-powerful! The supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices accepted the incarnation of a boar. Surrender Now! (Terms and Conditions Apply). Desires? Let Krishna Handle Your Wish List! Varaha Bh…

The video discusses the lifestyle of a Sadhu, emphasizing discipline, spiritual practice, and detachment from material desires. It explains the cycle of ignorance, passion, and goodness, contrasting devotees with non-devotees in their approach to desir…

SB 1.3.7, Translation and Purport: The supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices accepted the incarnation of a boar (the second incarnation), and for the welfare of the earth He lifted the earth from the nether regions of the universe. The indication is that f…

Translation The sage Maitreya said: The Lord, being thus worshiped by all the great sages and transcendentalists, touched the earth with His hooves and placed it on the water. Purport The earth was placed on the water by His inconceivable potency. The …

By Dandavats Staff WriterPrasadam distribution at Mahakumbh. What is illicit sex by HH Gour Govinda Swami. Grand Opening of the Srila Prabhupada Legacy Museum in the TOVP. Nityananda Trayodasi. Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Free Write Journal. H…

1. The role of the past in shaping one’s life and one’s choices. 2. Bhumi Devi and role of protecting the earthRead More…

By Dandavats Staff WriterThe Flowing Hair Of Lord Krishna. Walk through fire. The King who had four wives… The Highest Compassion. Yudhisthira Maharaja. Our lives with Krishna in the center! 7th Annual Bhagavad-gita Sloka Recitation Competition. The …

Translation O Supreme Lord, undoubtedly we are inhabitants of the most pious planets — the Jana, Tapas and Satya lokas — but still we have been purified by the drops of water sprinkled from Your shoulder hairs by the shaking of Your body. Purport Ordin…

Translation After defeating many kings with their prowess, these heroic brothers brought back abundant wealth for Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja, who was intent on performing the sacrifice, O King. Purport Śrīla Prabhupāda writes: “It may be noted that by dispat…

By Dandavats Staff WriterCooking for Krishna at ISKCON Salem. Bhakti vs. Illusion: Finding Lasting Happiness. Awakening Faith: The Power of Devotion. When the King is a pure devotee of the Lord. Remember Krishna Always: The Key to Liberation. Inhabitan…

Drutakarma Prabhu discusses Srimad Bhagavatam 3.28.36, explaining how the mind, purified through yoga and devotion, transcends material happiness and distress. He emphasizes that both are illusions caused by false ego. True happiness comes from realizi…

Translation O Supreme Lord, undoubtedly we are inhabitants of the most pious planets — the Jana, Tapas and Satya lokas — but still we have been purified by the drops of water sprinkled from Your shoulder hairs by the shaking of Your body. Purport Ordin…

Urmila Devi Dasi discusses Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.83.17-19, where Krishna’s queens recount their marriages to Him. She explores commentaries by Vaiṣṇava ācāryas, highlighting Lakṣmaṇā’s devotion and unique swayamvara. The talk delves into scriptural pres…

H.G. Narayani Mataji discussing Bhagavad Gita 8.7, emphasizing remembering Krishna while performing duties. She highlights chanting the Hare Krishna mantra as the key to attaining the Supreme. Through anecdotes, including near-death experiences, she il…

Translation No one in this world, even a demigod — what to speak of an earthly king — can defeat My devotee with his strength, beauty, fame or riches. Purport Here Lord Kṛṣṇa assures King Yudhiṣṭhira that he will have no problem conquering the worldly …

HH Subhag Swami emphasizes Krishna consciousness as the ultimate goal, attained through chanting and devotion. They discuss genealogical succession from Manu, the transformative power of the Hare Krishna mantra, and the importance of association with d…

HH Devamrita Swami discusses how both daydreams and night dreams keep us trapped in illusion, shaped by societal pressures. Bhakti yoga offers a path beyond this fantasy, using the temporary body to achieve eternal truth. True success isn’t mater…

By Dandavats Staff WriterAdvaita Acarya – HH SB Keshava Swami. Gambhira Pilgrimage. Give credit to the person who created the wonderful brain of the scientist! Blending Bhakti and Art to Inspire. Sulalita Devi Dasi: Refining Creativity Through Devotio…

Translation Who else but You, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, could deliver the earth from within the water? It is not very wonderful for You, however, because You acted most wonderfully in the creation of the universe. By Your energy You have crea…

By Dandavats Staff WriterSat Sanga – Sri Brhad Bhagavatamrta – HH Krishna Kshetra Swami. Organized Religion: Devil’s Work or Divine Necessity? Sankirtana: Welfare for All Beings. Chosen People Or People Who Choose? Adwaita Saptami 2025 – Mayapur (photo…

HG Kalakantha Prabhu discusses Lord Nityananda, the elder brother of Lord Chaitanya, highlighting his role in Krishna and Rama’s pastimes. He shares stories of Lord Balarama, Nityananda’s independent nature, and his boundless mercy. The lecture e…