Author Archives: Dandavats

The highland city of Bandung is only a short 2.5 hours’ drive southeast of Jakarta via toll road, and is the overwhelming destination of choice for Jakarta residents to get away for weekends and long holidays. Lately it has also become a favorite holid…

By Badrinarayan Swami Carrying out Srila Prabhupada’s instruction regarding the role of the GBC in ISKCON as the ultimate managing authority and helping future generations in their understanding of the same is the inspiration for this paper Read More….

A gorgeous film honoring so well the depth and commitment of the devotional journey and the humility of George HarrisonRead More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)

The Winter Semester at Mayapur Institute concluded with a closing ceremony on February 21, where more than 150 students from over 40 countries were awarded certificates for Bhakti Sastri and Bhakti Vaibhav degrees. Eminent ISKCON leaders HH Jayapataka …

It was a great honor for ISKCON Gurugram to be the first host for an International Cultural Exchange trip of about 50 Russian students and six teachers. The event was organized by St. Xavier’s School, Gurugram. Read More…(This post has been viewed 32…

15.180 magazines distributed in 2019. 80-100 VOLUNTEERS Pack the Back To Godhead magazine for postage. Volunteers share their appreciations:“Yesterday my wife and I went to the temple to help with the packing of Back to Godhead magazines. Af…

By Purushottam Nitai DasSrila Prabhupada explains, “The living being can never possess attributes like Shiva, Vishnu or Lord Krishna. A living being can become godly by developing the seventy-eight-percent transcendental attributes in fullness, but he …

Hariharan Iyer: The great sage Maitreya continued: Out of his causeless mercy, the exalted personality Lord Śiva, a great devotee of Lord Nārāyaṇa, continued to speak to the King’s sons, who were standing with folded handsRead More…

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 January 2020. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 In…

By Vaisesika Das Let Me go and search for the calves,” Krsna said. “Don’t disturb your enjoyment.” Then, carrying His yogurt and rice in His hand, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, immediately went out to search for the calves of His friends. …

By Suta Goswami Das Traveling with Radheshyam Prabhu and distributing books is nothing short of an adventure. As per the English dictionary, the definition of an adventure is “an exciting or daring experience”. An experience is exciting when you don’t…

By Aradhikā Radha Dasi “Kirtan is 2020 Vision for Cambodia“ was organized to bring people’s attention to the local programs so that they can become involved in devotional service to the Lord. The beautiful festival is an initiative of Srila Prabhupada’…

By TOVP staff On February 13, 2020, the observance of the 146th Appearance Day of His Divine Grace Astottarasata Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada, the entire completed Pujari Floor of the TOVP was opened in great pomp and grandeur. In pr…

“The King said: O you, who are in the form of a bull! You know the truth of religion, and you are speaking according to the principle that the destination intended for the perpetrator of irreligious acts is also intended for one who identifies the perp…

Photos from Nityananda Trayodasi 2020 at ISKCON-LondonRead More…(This post has been viewed 321 times so far)

By Paramadayala Nityananda Dasa Because of your outstanding, selfless, activism, at a young age you have been awarded the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Children Award, a World Children Peace Prize, and an Indian Peace Prize. You have the potential to do unfathom…

The Narada Bulletin is a monthly newsletter that comes from SSKBK with updates on various activities and news from the Land of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram, Sri Sri Radha Madhava and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. Read More…(This post has been viewed 326 times so f…

By Gauranga Darshan DasSrimad Bhagavatam is a literary masterpiece like no other. It is rich with sacred wisdom and is presented as an amalgamation of intriguing spiritual conversations. Thus, Srimad Bhagavatam reigns supreme in genres of spirituality,…

No more bumpy & risky roads & pollution, enjoy the relaxing cruise, passing through villages & countryside beautiful scenery around, fresh air and a sattvik mood on the whole with kirtan and devotional videos on. It is a unique experienc…

By Rama-mohana Dasa With traditional architecture- pillars and stone carvings, ISKCON Salem’s granite temple promises its name in history for centuries! For the past several years devotees have been working on the temple’s construction, which is comin…

By Caitanya Chandra dasaThe Vedic literature explains that what is one year for us, is just one day for the demigods in swargaloka. It’s not that they just have longer days: they really perceive the time differently. Similarly, what is 4.3 billion year…

Hear the glories of this sacred song of the Supreme Lord and His Beloved Friend Arjuna. Watch His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami unveiling the treasure of Bhagavad Gita.Read More…(This post has been viewed 320 times so far)

One devotee, Gaura Priya dasi and her son were there. Gaura Priya was injured but will be ok, her son is also ok.
Sad to say that another devotee, Punyatama Prabhu was in the building and he did not survive. We are so sad to hear this news. Please pra…

Meditating on the humility of Srila Prabhupada, we can hope to develop humility and increase our appreciation and love for Srila Prabhupada.Read More…

By Bhakti Charu Swami May Sri Nityananda Rama be the object of my constant remembrance. Sankarsana, Sesa Naga and the Visnus who lie on the Karana Ocean, Garbha Ocean and ocean of milk are His plenary portions and the portions of His plenary portionsR…

Therefore to make food antiseptic, eatable and palatable for all persons, one should offer food to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)

By Gauranga Das Honorable Governor mentioned on this occasion, “The spiritual power of Govardhan Ecovillage and the prosperity and wealth of BSE along with the intellectual capacity of IIM Ahmedabad will lead to ultimate prosperity of India and not ju…

By the Blessings of Their Lordships, Srila Prabhupada, Vartaman Acharyas, Vaishnavas & the Extreme Hard Efforts by Devotees of Iskcon PuneRead More…(This post has been viewed 382 times so far)

By Srimati Dasi The body of Nityananda Svarupa was most enchanting. He glanced mercifully on everyone. Whether He was eating, sleeping, or wandering about, He did not waste a moment without sankirtana. Wherever He performed dancing and congregational g…

Roop Gaur Das: As a medical doctor and a practicing devotee, I sometimes happen to help devotees with their medical illnesses in my community. And it is saddening to see how devotees neglect their health and pay a much higher price later.Read More…(T…

By Rachael Nichol ‘It was a calling’ – Sunderland man reveals what life is really like as a Hare Krishna monk Daniel King describes his journey of dedicating his life to his faith and how it gives people a happier and more fulfilling life. In this fast…

By Vijaya das Pune was the No. 1 temple in the world, with 663,371 book points. Who would have thought twenty years ago that Pune will be on top? Back then, the temple had just a little center in the city, and now there’s also an enormous temple, an im…

By Radhanath Swami Material life is when we put the flickering pleasures and securities of the mind and the senses in the center of our lives, our decisions, our aspirations, our goals are according. Spiritual life or true bhakti is when we put the ple…

By Bhakti Rasamrta Swami Madhvacarya’s advent was principally to counter and defeat the Mayavad conclusions. In South India despite Ramanujacarya’s aggressive preaching for many years and very potent dissemination of the principle of pure bhakti there…

By Indradyumna Swami Today is the disappearance day of my Guru Maharaja. I was born in a different family, my Guru Maharaja was born in a different family. Who knew that I would come to his protection? Who knew that I would go to America? Who knew tha…

The Principal will provide highly effective leadership, organisation and management of the school to secure high quality education and care to all students. This would include seeking ways of continually improving outcomes for students, and developing …

By Chandan Yatra Das At Shantipur, amidst the groves of beautiful mango trees is the house of Sri Advaita Acarya. Shantipur is 1 hour from Sri Mayapur Dhama and lies just off of the main road to Kolkata in Ranaghat area. It is here in Santipur that Adv…

By Parasuram das Your program for extending Sankirtana Party activities to the nearby towns and cities and universities is very welcome. I have received similar good report of such extended Sankirtana Party tours or trips from many other centers in Eu…