Author Archives: Dandavats

I was discharged from the hospital and returned home about a week ago.
It is so nice to come back to Mayapur and continue my service in TOVP.
I still haven’t fully recovered, but luckily I’m able to take a short walks and also go to my office a few d…

SB 7.6.6-7.6.30 Lecture: Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 6 Chapter 6 Read More…(This post has been viewed 355 times so far)

Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura as well as Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura desired that some day high-court judges might wear Vaisnava tilaka Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

Take a look at our newsletter to see what is going on at the farm and check out our upcoming events Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

By Rupanuga dasaThe most interesting thing about Koko, however, is her communication of certain abstract concepts, like old age and death. She cried when her pet kitten (which she named All Ball) died. Previously, her keepers phrased questions to her a…

In March 2020 we published our first video in English. Back then we still had no idea what was coming up…To be honest, even to this day sometimes it feels unreal to see how big our channel has grown, how many people it has reached and inspired for p…

This online festival is Saturday. The speakers are devotees that we haven’t heard from (except for a couple). The theme is very apropos.Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)

As I prepare for open Heart Bypass Surgery tomorrow, I’ve been earnestly praying for Lord Narasimha’s protection during this heavy procedure. It brings to mind other occasions when He mercifully intervened when I literally had guns to my head.Read More…

With a very heavy heart we would like to inform that on May 27, 2021 (Pratipat & Appearance tithi of Sri Narada Muni), H. G. Mahaprabhu das left his body. He was a very good health and spirits till his last breath and finally left due to a cardiac…

In a lecture on March 8, 1966, Srila Prabhupada instructed that if we want to do something good for our families we should try to make them Krishna Conscious, then our lives will be successful. Communities are the sum of the individuals who make up tho…

The Ministry of Education invites devotees to a symposium designed to bring together via Zoom/Online with the global ISKCON-members involved in Education Read More…(This post has been viewed 670 times so far)

The pandemic is heavily affecting ISKCON devotee communities around the world as there is lack of resources and access to medical equipment and facilities especially for those in rural devotee communities such as Mayapur and Bangladesh. Over 7000 devot…

Question: If I’m originally in the spiritual world, but even the potential to fall down is an imperfection in the creation??Read More…

By Aditya Varna Devi Dasi How beautiful on the mountain are the feet of those who bring good news (Isaiah 5:27) Through her sharp camera lens and with the point of her pen HG Visakha Dasi takes us on a roller coaster ride through the near 6 years, of …

ISKCON Gangasagar temple is under seawater. Totally damaged. Water level increasing more. Photo time 10.21 am Read More…(This post has been viewed 341 times so far)

“Let me offer my obeisances unto Lord Nrisimhadeva who is always enlightening Prahlada Maharaja within his heart and who always kills the nescience that attacks the devotees. His mercy is distributed like the moonshine, and His face is like that of a …

Virtual event LIVE from Bhaktivedanta Manor on Facebook & Youtube. 16:00 – Maha Yagna
16:50 – Talkshow
17:30 – Drama Read More…(This post has been viewed 332 times so far)

By Syamasundara dasa The world population are looking for answers to the world’s problems. We read how by taking care of the cow and bulls one earns happiness. Surely we should be working to practically demonstrate this to ourselves first and then expr…

The video about the Samadhi of Jayananda Thakur shows all the steps from getting the resolution from GBC in 2011.Read More…(This post has been viewed 503 times so far)

By Mayapur Sasi dasa For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of April 2021. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Indi…

By Amogha dasThe magic of the Deities’ loving reciprocation in this unique abode is wonderful. One time we bought a crystal necklace with large pendant for Lord Nrsimhadev, but never saw Him wear it. My wife prayed to Him “Please let me know what I cou…

Today is Rukmini-dvadasi, the appearance day of Srimati Rukmini-devi. There have been wonderful festivities all day, beginning with the special darshan of the Deities in Their flower outfits, and just now a wonderful abhiseka. During the abhiseka I rea…

Saturday Sanga with HH Hanumat Presaka Swami (May 22)Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

By HH Sivarama Swamu Read More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)

Harikesa: Well, it’s the mother’s choice to kill the child or not. If the child isn’t born yet, it hasn’t come to life in the world, so the mother has the responsibility; she can kill it or not because it’s her thing, her child, her production, so she …

In Australia and New Zealand, Srila Prabhupada initiated 220 disciples and the work this small group of devotees did in spreading Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Sankirtan Movement, was miraculous. Read More…(This post has been viewed 361 times so far)

I recorded this to show my gratitude for you kindness and love. Thank you All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!!!Read More…

After passing some days in great happiness in Sri Brindaban Dham, Sri Jahnava Mata set out on the path back to Gaurdesh. First she came to Kheturi, and then to Bhudari gram where she arranged the marriage of Bor Ganga das with Sri Hemalata, the daughte…

Sri Madhu Pandit became the servant of Sri Gopinath, whose bodily luster steals away the minds of everyone. Hundreds and thousands of people came running to see Him, famed as He is as sweetness personified. When the soothing sweetness and coolness of h…

By Navakishori Devi Dasi,Often times, women practicing Bhakti who are without the protection of a male family member owing to various reasons beyond their control, do find themselves wondering about how they can adapt to this recommendation from the Ve…

Hare Krishna. I have been asked several times what my position is regarding Covid prevention practices and vaccinations. Here is my answer. Read More…(This post has been viewed 342 times so far)

In Calcutta in 1972 Śrīla Prabhupāda was on a morning walk with many brahmacārīs. Some of the brahmacārīs complained that the women also lived in the Calcutta temple on Albert Road. One brahmachārī said, “Śrīla Prabhupāda, sometimes women do not cover …

By HH Sivarama Swami Read More…(This post has been viewed 11 times so far)

Gauranga Dasa is a B.Tech graduate from IIT Bombay and is serving in various capacities at national and global level in ISKCON organization. Read More…(This post has been viewed 338 times so far)

WELCOME TO BHAKTI VISION! In this vlog we cook a simple pure vegetarian lunch! Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)