Author Archives: Dandavats

“‘Simple Living and High Thinking’ for our Children”Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

In February 2020 we went to Jagannath Puri. Of course, we wanted to taste the original Maha Prasad from Jagannath. In addition to that, we found some rules in our guidebook on how to properly honor MahaPrasad. We had some fun trying that out. Read More…

By Sesa Das Friendship is a necessary part of our personhood, in both our material and spiritual being. The ancient Sanskrit text Hitopadesa (“Beneficial Advice”) speaks extensively on friendship in simple story form which incorporates maxims, worldly …

ISKCON Sri Lanka’s New Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Construction project is in progress.Read More…(This post has been viewed 345 times so far)

“I have already answered all questions in my books such as Bhagavad-gita, so kindly read them and chant Hare Krishna Mantra”. Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brian Fleming — Mayapur, 6 March 1974Read More…(This post has been viewed 333 times so far)

Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service with President Joe Biden, hosted by the Washington National Cathedral. ISKCON Communications Minister Anuttama Dasa’s prayers start at 37′ 25. A video by the Biden Inaugural Committee.Read More…(This post has bee…

The social, emotional environment is generally nasty. Children are bullied at an early age, and many of them are also physically, sexually, and emotionally abused. It’s hard to find a safe-place and even more difficult to find a safe-person whom …

We ask for your sincere prayers for Maha Punya Devi Dasi of Mexico, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada.Read More…(This post has been viewed 336 times so far)

A compilation of performances of Parividha das and friends at the Durban Rathayatra FestivalRead More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

Videoconference by HG Prabhupada Priya Devi DasiRead More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)

We had a lovely interview with Sitala devi today. We asked her everything from what inspired her to write about Narottam das Thakur, to her first experience seeing Srila Prabhupada! It’s well worth a listenRead More…(This post has been viewed 338 tim…

By Syamasundara DasaIn searching for something in the Srimad Bhagavatam that gives some reference to castrating a bull to make an ox I could not find something that said “you castrate a bull” directly however there is some word use information that mig…

He who knows in truth this glory and power of Mine engages in unalloyed devotional service; of this there is no doubt. Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 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 December 2020. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 …

Like most youth of my generation and many previous on the whole I was brought up to believe in the existence of God. But also like many others, by the time I reached about.Read More…(This post has been viewed 332 times so far)

Washington, DC — Ever since the inauguration of President George Washington, the first American President, every four years the inauguration of the new, or re-elected, US President has been accompanied by an interfaith prayer service. This year’s serv…

By Radhika Krpa Devi Dasi There are some experiences in life that leave a deep impact on our consciousness. They are the life-changing instances that set an example for others. Here I am going to share the life story of an uncle of mine. Adorned with …

Hanuman.org is intended to be the premier children’s website based on the adventures of the monkey hero Hanuman. The site offers stories, games, and community service projects, for children 6-12 years old.Read More…(This post has been viewed 156 time…

I am extremely delighted to present to you the very first edition of our monthly Kirtan Ministry Newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find activities that have taken place, upcoming events, inspirational moments, japa affirmation, interesting facts…

I am extremely delighted to present to you the very first edition of our monthly Kirtan Ministry Newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find activities that have taken place, upcoming events, inspirational moments, japa affirmation, interesting facts…

The Monk’s Podcast with Krishna Kshetra Maharaja. Krishna Kshetra Swami – teacher, writer, and traveler – is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…

The Monk’s Podcast with Krishna Kshetra Maharaja. Krishna Kshetra Swami – teacher, writer, and traveler – is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…

When I became of age, 18 years old, I joined the temple in Paris, France while traveling with my childhood friend, who also joined at the same time and she became Kanti & that was in 1973. Initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1974 & brahmin initi…

Jagannatha Pandit dasa and Cintamani devi dasi discuss maintaining beneficial boundaries with the opposite gender.Read More…

“At every home, every family, you can sit down together at the end of their work and simply question about Krsna and try to understand the answers. The books are already there. Answers are already there. So this is our Krsna consciousness movement.” Sr…

He is in the process of leaving this world. Those of you who have known him may want to offer prayers, good thoughts, or whatever you feel is appropriate.Read More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)

14th Jan 2021 – ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai – 43th anniversary ceremony of Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari ji MandirRead More…(This post has been viewed 332 times so far)

Jagannatha Kirtanananda Das is speaking to HG Ranchor Das on ‘Srila Prabhupada coming to London’.Read More…(This post has been viewed 571 times so far)

By Rohini Suta Das Anyone who is a bona fide preacher of the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu must be respectful to the real devotees of Lord Caitanya; one should not be envious, considering one preacher to be very great and another to be very lowly. T…

By Giriraj Swami Another story fabricated to defame Srila Jiva Gosvami states that when Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami showed him the newly-completed manuscript of Sri Caitanya-caritamrita, Jiva Gosvami thought that it would hamper his reputation as …

By Gour Govinda Swami“A Vaisnava does not take birth under the jurisdiction of karmic law. His birth and disappearance are transcendental. The wise have declared that the servants of Visnu are eternally engaged in the liberated service of the Lord and …

By Radha Damodara dasa From its inception, Avanti’s ethos has been inspired by the Vaisnava teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, creating a 21st century ecosystem that sustains the highest quality of education possible, integrated with unique, holist…

Liam’s kind donation of £40,000 will cover the basic costs of 80,000 plates of Prasad going out to homeless and isolated people in London.Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)

By Ambarisa Das 2021 celebrates the 125th Appearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, our eternal master and savior. As mentioned above, in October we will be installing the new, worshiping-pose murti of Srila Prabhu…

“All of the leaders should study my books very carefully, since now everyone will have to appear for the examination.”
Srila Prabhupada letter to Jayatirtha, Mayapur,22nd January, 1976Read More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)

Hare Krishna! In this week’s temple newsletter, Akuti Devi Dasi writes about progress at the Eco Teaching Farm. We share documents listing the Pfizer vaccine ingredients, how it works, the latest guidelines to keep our families safe, and remind devotee…

Bioethicists often refer to the four basic principles of health care ethics when evaluating the merits and difficulties of medical procedures. Ideally, for a medical practice to be considered “ethical”, it must respect all four of these principles: au…

We are happy to inform you of the first ever visit of the Public Accounts Committee of the Indian Parliament to Sridham Mayapur on January 10.
The Public Accounts Committee is the oldest among all committees and is considered the most influential sinc…

By Nanda Kishor das In August 1965, a few weeks before Srila Prabhupada left for America, on his way to see Srimati Sumati Morarji, the shipping magnate who secured him passage to the US, he passed a neglected four-acre plot of land near her residence …