Author Archives: Dandavats

We are constantly faced with difficulties, and while science constantly promises that it will solve everything, problems only seem to increase… So how should we react to reversals in life?Read More…

The 2nd International Gita Olympiad Workshop, hosted by ISKCON Kurukshetra in collaboration with Kurukshetra Development Board and Kurukshetra University, was a resounding success. Held at the historic site of Kurukshetra, where Lord Krishna delivered …

This vibrant photo collection captures the joyous atmosphere of a spiritual pilgrimage to Varsana, India. The images show a harmonious blend of Western and Indian devotees participating in what appears to be a kirtan (devotional music) celebration. Sev…

In this video, Mahatma Das shares a profound reflection on appreciation, drawn from a recent health crisis he faced. After undergoing a major surgery, which he likens to a severe trauma or car accident, he struggled with basic bodily functions like bre…

In this video, Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja delves deep into the teachings of the Srimad Bhagavatam, specifically Canto 1, Chapter 3, Verse 43, which discusses Krishna as the source of all incarnations. Maharaja explains the layered conversations w…

HH Danavir Goswami discusses a famous story from Hindu scriptures about the elephant Gajendra and the crocodile, drawn from the Srimad Bhagavatam (SB 8.2.31). Danavir Goswami explains how everyone in the material world struggles for survival and how, i…

Hare Krishna! So, as you know, the month of Kartik has begun, and I consider myself very fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet Bhagwat Prabhuji again. Yesterday, he gave a special class at ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai, which you can listen to here. Har…

Our total for this year was 31,591 sets. I want you to just meditate for a second on what 31,000 sets—not books, but sets of Srimad Bhagavatam—cost. Think of the efforts that Srila Prabhupada undertook to translate them, and then how his servants finis…

Iskcon Krishna devotees welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia at BRICS 2024Read More…

Daksha, Sati, Siva – Yatra Katha, Dallas, Oct 22, 2024 By HH Romapada Swami Maharaj. Daksha, Sati, Siva – Yatra Katha, Dallas, Oct 22, 2024Read More…

In this video, H.G. Sankarshan Prabhu delivers a talk on Chapter 5, Text 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the transformative power of spiritual knowledge. He explains how true knowledge, which comes from surrendering to Krishna, dispels ignorance l…

The video shares insights from a devotional practice of chanting Krishna’s name, focusing on deepening one’s connection with the divine. HH Sacinandana Swami outlines three key steps for chanting with genuine devotion: (1) recognizing onese…

In this seminar on “Jaiva Dharma,” Bhanu Swami delves into the concept of nithya karma, or eternal duty, which is synonymous with bhakti (devotion) in relation to society. He explains how some devotees disconnect from societal obligations, …

In this lecture, Bhrgupati Prabhu discusses the concept of intelligence from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (Canto 3, Chapter 26, Text 29). He explains how intelligence is born from the false ego in the mode of passion and is meant to guide the senses, leading …

The video, part of the “Kartik Inspirations 2024” series, shares a spiritual reflection on the love and devotion between Radha, Krishna, and their devotees. The speaker recounts a personal story about visiting a friend’s altar and see…

Download Hare Krishna, Happy Damodara Month!   Get ready for an action-packed month! As we welcome this auspicious month of Kartik, we’ve got some incredibly exciting activities lined up for you and your little ones. This is the perfect time to de…

Summary In the video titled “Realizations After Surgery” Mahatma Prabhu reflects on profound realizations he experienced after undergoing surgery. He shares how, prior to the operation, he had prayed to Krishna to help him not just intellec…

Summary The lecture describes the early days of ISKCON in New York City, specifically the first temple established at 262 Second Avenue in the Lower East Side. The text focuses on Srila Prabhupada’s interactions with a group of young Americans who were…

https://issdelhi.org/ The Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS) is a non-profit research organization in India dedicated to exploring the intersection of science and spirituality through a lens inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. The organization foc…

  Click below to start the player     From a series of lectures of HG Ravindra Svarupa Dasa (2015) Part 01a Summary This is a recording of a lecture on the “cure of souls” in Vaishnava communities, particularly in the context…

Śrimad Bhāgavatam 4.2.11-13 | HG Surabhi-kunja Devi Dasi – YouTube. The speaker explores the spiritual psychology of fault-finding and how it arises from a sense of personal failure in spiritual life. The story of Daksha, a devout Brahman wh…

By Bhaktimarga Swami At a tiny hamlet, Echo Bay As I ambled along the way Out of a shallow ditch Emerged a man, not rich Appearing a trite unkempt Tarnished teeth, but of good intent He wanted to share a fine message Something I had come to cherish The…

Sri Sri Gaur Nitai Shobha Yatra, Karnal, Haryana Aseem Krishna Das Link for more Pics: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bN9CNk1z3BvMi2xj/ On October 11, 2024, a magnificent Gaur Nitai Shobha Yatra was organized in Karnal, Haryana. This grand procession…

Prabupada: They do not know how to eat on the whole. India knows how to eat. I have traveled all over the world, and this is my experience. Nobody knows how to eat. Only India.>>> Ref. VedaBase => Morning Walk – August 31, 1976, Delhi   Click belo…

Date: October 6th, 2024, Location: Ilford, East London Sunday, 6th October was a very special day as the East London Hare Krishna Community got an opportunity to organize the 11th Jagannath Rathyatra Chariot festival in Ilford. This was the annual Char…

By Dandavats Staff Writer When people think of ISKCON’s presence on the global stage—its respectful media representation, its interfaith outreach, its dignified dialogue with the world—there’s often one devotee quietly behind the scenes: His Grace Anut…

Bhrgupati Prabhu – SB 3-26-15 – 10-7-24Read More…

By Vijaya Dasa The situation in Ukraine is inconceivable-ten temples reported book scores! That’s more now than before the war. Many devotees are out of work, freeing them to focus on their true mission, our family business of distributing Prabhupada’…

  Click below to start the player   To read the complete article please click here: https://iskconnews.org/seva-care-creating-a-culture-of-conscious-caring-in-alachua/ Summary The ISKCON News article focuses on the Seva Care initiative in Ala…

About Bhakti and Independent Thinking   Click below to start the player   About Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu   Click below to start the player     Summary of “Bhakti and Independent Thinking” The author, Madhavanand…

  Click the arrow below to start the player   https://krishnamonk.blogspot.com/2024/10/travel-journal2018-upstate-new-york-and.html Krishna-kripa Das, a Krishna monk, documents his travels in Upstate New York and Philadelphia in this journal …

By Nartaka Gopala dasi Srimati Gandharvika devi (Sonia Lerner) passed away Saturday September 21, 2024 in Miami Florida from complications of the liver. She was 80 years old and had joined the International Society for Krsna Consciousness in 1988 in Mi…

Annamrita Foundation Honored with Prestigious Maharashtra Ratna Award | ISKCON News Afternoon Voice, a renowned media organization, conferred the esteemed Maharashtra Ratna Award upon Annamrita Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to pr…

Rare photo of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada along with the Chief Mahant of Sri Veni Madhav TempleRead More…

By Madhavananda Das Most people, including the religionists in this world, are blind formulaic followers. They want to join and identify with a group by adopting a particular style of dress, language, and social and religious rituals. Blind followers a…

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Excerpt from: “St. Theodora’s Journey Through the Aerial Toll-Houses”: http://orthodoxinfo.com/death/theodora.aspx The Separation of Soul and Body Theodora describes the moment of death as excruciating, comparing it to the agony of be…

Yogeshvar das Today, 22nd September 2024 was a very special day as the East London & Essex Congregation got an opportunity to organise the very first ever Chariot festival at Southend-on-Sea. This was a new spiritual beginning as the Lord of the U…

Loka Saranga das “On arrival, just cooking Prasad for desperate people, army and helpers, its a big yajna but l feel from the heart that it right thing to do, serving Krishna  in unity with people who would never come so close to devotion se…

We are delighted to announce the release of a profound new work on the sacred art of kirtana, titled “Proper-kirtan” by Rasananda das. This insightful book delves deep into the essence of kirtana as envisioned by the great acharyas and pres…