Author Archives: Dandavats

By Vishakha Devi Dasi In the Bhagavad-gita Krishna makes it clear that we have free will. We are not incapable, helpless pawns. After instructing Arjuna He says, “Deliberate on this fully and then do what you wish to do.” (Gita 18.63) As adults, each …

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Last night, in my capacity as the Chair of the Faith Community Council of Victoria, I had the opportunity to partake in this year’s Premier’s IFTA dinner with my Muslim brothers and sisters at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the city. It was a wonderful event…

“Ahimsa” farming is the traditional, ancient Indian method of farming. “Ahimsa” means “non-violent”, and so Ahimsa farming does not entail any harm to the animals or land. Some would call it ‘Yoga farming’, or working in natural harmony with the land….

Volume 5 was five years in the making and includes the transcriptions from DVDs #61-80. This collection of oral histories features 108 devotees such as Mukunda Goswami, Jananivas, Srutakirti, Gopal Krsna Goswami, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Cinmayi, Bhaktim…

By Krishna Kirtan Dasa Chanting felt good. I was beginning to change and then something happened: I got to chapter 2, text 56 of the Gita and, reading in the purport, I learned that a person in Krishna Consciousness “accepts all miseries as mercy of th…

By Syamasundara Dasa If you assess a gorakshya relationship with humans we find a numerical context. For example if the whole UK was following gorakshya and you gave each person half a pint of milk per day you would have a UK herd of about 10 million w…

H.G. Sesa Das speaks on developing a spiritual vision as taught in the Bhagavad GitaRead More…(This post has been viewed 338 times so far)

Krishna Dharma Das is the acclaimed author of a number of English versions of Ancient Indian classics including Mahabharata, Ramayana and Panchatantra. He is also a broadcaster, appearing regularly on the BBC’s ‘Pause For Thought’, and has written many…

Hare Krishna! ISKCON Alachua has formed an End-of-Life Team to serve the needs of our community as devotees approach the final stage of their lives. The EOL Team is a group of trained volunteers to assist you or your loved one in navigating the transit…

On harinama in Miami Beach, one vacationer wanted to play the drum, and he did an impressive job. He was even able to play it as Mahavishnu Swami swung him around in a circle. When the kirtan was over, he told he was a Prabhupada disciple, Markandeya, …

From stenciling and painting huge maha-mantra signs on the walls of towns and villages while on padayatra in Goa and Karnataka South India, we arrived at a new innovative phase in teaching this sacred chant to the people. A group called the Harinama Ma…

Harinama Mandir is a group of musicians who have teamed up in order to propagate the Krishna Consciousness movement under the direction of ISKCON. This group gives ample opportunities for all classes of men to utilize this art of chanting the holy nam…

The first-ever exclusive online Japa Retreat by His Grace Mahatma Prabhu (ACBSP) took place on April 18 and 25. More than 600 participants from 38 countries attended the retreat, including prominent ISKCON leaders as HH Jayadvaita Swami Maharaja, HH B…

Due to the pandemic Australia has been in lockdown for almost a year, with no visits to the temple or harinama festivals. The sound of the holy names of the Lord was conspicuous by its absence in Melbourne. When some restrictions were lifted, Vrindava…

Devotees from South Africa participated in a prayerful kirtan for devotees and the world. Taruni Radha Devi Dasi and Paramahamsa Dasa (from Johannesburg) together with the Durban Kirtanuity Youth Group (Shankarshan Dasa, Balarama Dasa, Sudhir Prabhu, …

This one the gopi is sharing how endlessly long and lonely her nights are as she pines for krishnaRead More…(This post has been viewed 336 times so far)

We admire all the efforts and the pains which have gone behind making and compiling the Srila Prabhupada this is one of the momentous and one of the most important services which has been done in ISKCON for all the devotees in ISKCON and for many gener…

Ravana’s exploitation of Sita’s service attitude shows how, if we are naive, our virtues can be used against us. Few things cause us as much agony as when our good intentions backfire on us. When we try to do something good for someone but that very p…

As Devotees, we are trained to offer pure appreciation to Vaisnavis, to see them as “mothers” and to honor and offer them all respect. To all the devotee mothers, I humbly offer obeisances and pray to always have my heart and mind and eyes pure enoug…

Today is International Mother’s day as celebrated in most countries. The Swami remembers his beloved mother while honouring all mothers. Read More…(This post has been viewed 362 times so far)

Join us to help develop ISKCON’s only island temple into a retreat centre and first-class guest facility. Inish Rath island has forests filled with deer, peacock, swans, wildflowers, and the gentle sound of Krishna kirtanRead More…(This post has bee…

The familiar sights of Mayapur are ones that we all take shelter of even when far away: Srila Prabhupada’s bhajan kutir, the samadhi of His Divine Grace, the darshan of Sri Sri Radha\-Madhava and the asta sakhis, Sri Sri Prahlad\-Nrsimhadeva, Sri Sri …

Denukhari prabhu receives a Russian “Srimad Bhagavatam” set, a Russian “Chaitanya Charitamrita” set and a Russian “Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita” set from Gopal Champu prabhu! Jay Srila Prabhupada! Read More…(This post has been viewed 341 times so far)
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By Tracy Daley I’m Tracy, another one of Pankajanghri’s nieces. Together with my brother Adam Beardon we wanted to send a message and share some photographs on behalf of our mum Sheila, one of Panakajaghri’s big sisters. Sadly mum died 9 years ago bu…

By Ananda Murti Das Papa was an embodiment of what devotion 24hrs a day looks like. From never missing a mangal arti to chanting his quota of japa daily, to being constantly immersed in hearing and sharing his love for Bhagavatam, to cooking for the d…

By Acintya Caitanya dasa One day Pankajanghri Prabhu was posted outside Srila Prabhupada’s room to guard the door. Pankhajanghri Prabhu had a cast on one of his legs. So when he folded his legs, the sole of one his feet was exposed. When Srila Prabhupa…

By Sankirtana DasBhaktivinoda Thakura explains the inclusiveness of Vaisnava culture in his Tattva Viveka-Tattva Sutra: “All the types of beneficence to others, like kindness, friendliness, forgiveness, charity, respect, and so on, are included in bha…

By ISKCON Mayapur Co-directors The loss of Pankajanghri Prabhu has saddened the hearts of devotees worldwide. Jananivasa and Pankajanghri Prabhus are the two of the brightest gems in ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada has said, “Vrindavan is my home, Mayapur is …

With heavy hearts we observed the peaceful passing of His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu yesterday. As one of the most critical personalities in the development of the Pujari floor of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, his absence is now deeply felt. Over…

Our hearts overflow with bittersweet love as we witness your painful separation from your beloved brother and lifelong companion, Pankajanghri Prabhu. It is often impossible to express in words such deeply felt loving affection; even harder to add the …

This is the way to attain śānti, peace. Understand Kṛṣṇa – that He is the supreme enjoyer, the supreme proprietor, and the supreme friend of everyone. “Accept Kṛṣṇa as your friend. You’ll be happy.” This is the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Read More…

By Gour Govinda Swami“The Western world means countries where the people are gross materialists, who have no Krsna consciousness, no God consciousness at all. Therefore, who is able to spread Krsna consciousness among them? It is completely impossible,…

By Chandan Yatra Das Sri Vrindavan Das Thakura’s mother’s name was Sri Narayani Devi. She was the daughter of Srivasa Thakura’s brother. Narayani devi was only a 4 year old girl when Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu revealed His divinity in the house of Sriva…

We all want our goals and dreams to manifest. But we also want to enjoy life.
Are they contradictory?Read More…(This post has been viewed 378 times so far)

Narration given by H.G. Padma Mukha Nimai dasa. Read More…

On the sad but glorious passing of HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, I think this was the last time he was at ISKCON-LondonRead More…(This post has been viewed 336 times so far)

By Kamala Locana dasWe have a magazine of disciples of H.H. Niranjana Swami which name is “Mukam Karoti Vacalam”. Once the theme of an issue was Deity worship, so we put together different articles about that including an interview with His Grace Panka…