Author Archives: Dandavats

Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Nine Islands of Navadvipa Dhama and Pastimes on these transcendental islandsRead More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)

Sacinandana Swami has been a monk in the bhakti tradition for 42 years. He is known for his significant contribution to the practice of contemplation and meditation for modern practitioners of bhakti. Sacinandana Swami has published seven books and rel…

Deena Bandhu Das: Please join us in prayers! The pioneer of preaching in Bangladesh and a very dear disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami, Krishna Kirtan Prabhu, just departed last night! He was very famous for his wonderful sweet kirtans. He was one of the …

Raghupati Das is committed to the practice and propagation of Krsna consciousness. He is a regular speaker in many ISKCON temples in England (Coventry,
Leicester, Manchester, and Bhaktivedanta Manor) and is currently teaching Bhakti Sastri courses at …

HH Bhakti Prema Swami, born on 31st December 1967, came in contact with ISKCON in 1994 and joined as a full‐time devotee in 1995 in Mayapur. He received initiation in the family of Jagat Guru Srila Prabhupada from His Holiness Bhakti Caru Swami Maharaj…

Maharaj joined ISKCON, in Bury Place London, 1973. In 1974, by the mercy of the devotees, Maharaj had been invited to South Africa to help propagate the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Having been inspired by his spiritual master, Maharaj starte…

By Bhakti Bhringa Govinda Swami Many times in life we have heard the saying, “A single twig will break, but the bundle of twigs is strong.” For practicing devotees the connotation was that we always live, practice, and teach in the society of like-mind…

By Tarakanatha Dasa The Prime Minister said he had a confession to make. “When I was about 17, I took my girlfriend who later became my wife. I was so poor. I didn’t know where to take her for lunch.” the Prime Minister revealed, “I took her to the Ha…

Due to the cancellation of the Rathayatra festival devotees came together to perform a parikrama around the farm. The beautiful deities of Guara Nitai were taken on a tour of the picturesque New Gokula Farm. The mood of devotion was amplified as devote…

How Lord Krsna stole away the life air of PutanaRead More…(This post has been viewed 310 times so far)

The annual ISKCON Mayapur Festival Navadwip Parikrama 2021Read More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)

Sri Purusottama Thakura had three main disciples: Sri Madhavacarya, Sri Yadavacarya and Devakinandana dasa, who were born in Kulina brahmana families. Madhavacarya married Nityananda Prabhu’s daughter, Ganga-devi. Devakinandana was the author of the bo…

A very sweet and candid talk by a wonderful servant of Srila Prabhupada who spent 2 and a half years in his personal service.Read More…(This post has been viewed 332 times so far)

A very practical, easy to follow guidelines on the mood and logistics around successful japa meditation by Mahatma PrabhuRead More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

Mayapur Kirtan Mela 2021 Day 3 Kirtan By H.G Madhurika devi dasiRead More…(This post has been viewed 333 times so far)

By Payal ShahIn older civilizations, it was possible to conceive, understand and retain spiritual knowledge by simply hearing from a spiritual master. In today’s day and age, however, the majority of us need to read scriptures alongside hear in order t…

Lessons in Flexibility-remaining fixed on principles and ductile on detailsRead More…(This post has been viewed 333 times so far)

Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva with Bhakti Rasayana Sagar SwamiRead More…(This post has been viewed 338 times so far)

Approaching Radha Krsna through Gaura Nitai with Varsana SwamiRead More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

Jagannatha Puri Yatra and Pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu with Chandan Yatra DasRead More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

Please accept our heartfelt condolences to friends, and disciples of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami, and to family, and friends of HG Vrindavanesvari devi dasi who both passed away on 15th March just outside Mayapur, India.Read More…(This post has been vie…

HH Tamal Krishna Goswami played the role of the older brother to so many godbrothers and godsisters in ISKCON, and he played it exceedingly well. He was loving, caring, expert, and resourceful in many, many ways. He could give expert advice and practic…

By Vaisesika Dasa While getting vaccinated against COVID-19, I remembered these words from Āyurveda-śāstra: auṣadhi cintayet viṣṇum. When taking medicine, one must remember Viṣṇu because ultimately He is the active ingredient that makes any medicine po…

The magical CC publishing marathon w/ HH Devamrita Swami!Read More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)

By ISKCON MayapurIt is all by the blessings and mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as we happily welcome you all to Sri Mayapur Gaura Purnima 2021. Do not hesitate to join us whether present in Mayapur or not! With the raising of Garuda and Hanuman flag…

By Krishna Ragini devi dasi There was no time in the history of computers when they have been used for better purposes than today. Previously, a home computer was long time employed for entertainment, thus becoming a tool for a wasted life. Nowadays, u…

“The humble sage, by virtue of true knowledge, sees with equal vision a learned and gentle brāhmaṇa, a cow, an elephant, a dog and a dog-eater [outcaste].” (Bg. 5.18) On the spiritual platform, the learned person not only gives up the duality of man an…

By Bhaktivedanta Manor Bhaktivedanta Manor celebrates the life and selfless service of His Grace Srutidharma Das. For forty years he was a major pillar in the activities and achievements of Bhaktivedanta Manor, a genuinely caring and affectionate devot…

After half an hour or so he began asking me to sell him the Gita. I was, frankly, very selfish and politely refused, expressing what would I do if I did not have this book with me. I was alone, those days no mp3 players, not even prasadam. I was lookin…

My eyes opened at 2.00am today. Unable to sleep, I showered and went down to the Patrons office. When I walked in I saw the smiling portrait of Srutidharma Das. On this day, one year ago, he left the world. He invested the entirety of his being into se…