Author Archives: Dandavats

By Kalakantha Das Sacred texts lie at the very heart of human history, where they are much more than pieces of paper bound between covers. Sacred texts are dynamic literary creations that possess incredible beauty and power, which can be applied for a …

“Sri Krishna, the Personality of Godhead, who is the Paramatma [Supersoul] in everyone’s heart and the benefactor of the truthful devotee, cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who has developed the urge to hear His messa…

We really enjoyed the Janmashtami celebration in Ireland (Dublin) and we really like the Iskcon temple.Read More…(This post has been viewed 323 times so far)

The chanting of the Holy Names of the Lord is the Yuga Dharma according to scripture, previous acharyas, and the Lord Himself as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. And the TOVP will play a very important role in the spreading of the Holy Names. ISKCON’s own Kirt…

A pure devotee’s appearance and departure are both considered to be auspicious by the Vaishnava Hindu tradition. Bhakti Charu Swami, who departed from this world on July 4th, 2020, with his gentle manners, charismatic leadership and multitude of artist…

By Gauranga Das Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami or Srila Prabhupada, born Abhay Charan De, was an Indian spiritual teacher and the founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the “Hare K…

By The GBC[Guideline] Whereas Srila Prabhupada should be worshiped in ISKCON in a manner befitting his status as the founder Acarya of ISKCON. Our worship of His Divine Grace is an expression of our love and respect for him;Read More…(This post has b…

By Indradyumna Swami “Thus Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur advocated that every devotee, under the guidance of an expert spiritual master, preach the Bhakti movement, Krishna Consciousness, all over the world. Only when one is mature can he sit in a…

The day when Lord Krishna took birth is called as Janmastami. This day falls in the month of August or September. The Janmastami festival is celebrated by millions of people every year all over the world. Deities of Krishna are decorated with beautiful…

Garga Muni continued to say, “My dear King of Vraja, in His previous births this child many times protected righteous persons from the hands of rogues and thieves whenever there was political disruption. Your child is so powerful that anyone who will b…

This particular Janmashtami it could be an opportunity to trascend the lock down of Maya!Read More…(This post has been viewed 322 times so far)

Live recording from Hare Krishna AucklandRead More…(This post has been viewed 310 times so far)

Hearing about Lord KishnaRead More…(This post has been viewed 320 times so far)

It has been described that the Lord awarded Vasudev and Devaki a glimpse of parenthood only for a moment. It is described that the vatsalya or parental inclination of Vasudev and Devaki was a result of sadhana in many past lives while Nanda and Yasoda’…

How the Krishna conception of God inverts conventional reasons for believing in GodRead More…(This post has been viewed 1 times so far)

By Madhava Smullen A Global Phenomenon! In total, from April 18th to May 3rd more than 400 singers along with participants in over 150 countries joined together online for 360 hours, or 15 days of nonstop live Maha-Mantra Kirtan. Chanters hailed from A…

By Tulsi Gabbard2020 is certainly a year that will not soon be forgotten. For most, if not all, of us, it has brought about many unexpected changes. Changes to our daily routines, our work, and even our relationships. Whenever we’re put into difficul…

Ahead of Janmashtami, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan was sealed on Tuesday after 22 people, including priests tested positive for coronavirus.Read More…(This post has been viewed 326 t…

Do you want to *learn practical ways to manage your time, avoid distractions and nourish your life* through Srila Prabhupada’s divine books?Read More…(This post has been viewed 322 times so far)

By ISKCON Communications The North American press release for Janmastami. Janmastami celebrations at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temples in North America and around the world will look different this year due to the CO…

Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with Balarama, played like a human being, and so masked He performed many superhuman acts.Read More…(This post has been viewed 310 times so far)

By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team The glorious advent of Lord Krishna or Janmastami is celebrated with charming grandeur and magnificent pomp worldwide by millions of exuberant Vaishnavas. Due to the outbreak of a global pandemic, the entire d…

By the GBC Executive SecretariatStatement by GBC Executive Chairman, Ramai Swami, on the occasion of Sri Krsna Janmastami (3 min. video) Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

By Dravida dasaDue to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, this year the BBT published Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja book in pdf format only. You can download the book by clicking the llink included Read More…(This post has been viewed 328 times so far)

Question: Why is there so much suffering in India, so much deprivation? HH Bhakti Charu Swami: Good point. Now tell me are they following Krishna? Are those people who are suffering, accepting Krishna? Read More…

Vasudeva and Devaki were within Kamsa prison when Lord Krsna, in His Visnu form, appeared before them as their son. He appeared from the heart of Devaki in the dense darkness of night, like the full moon rising on the eastern horizon. The newborn child…

Prabhupada: My Guru Maharaja used to say that just rise early in the morning and then kick the mind with a shoe one hundred times.Read More…

Krishna Prasadam, sanctified karma-free vegetarian food offered to Krishna is a healthy, tasty and nutritious option to satisfy the taste buds of people and also purify the heart. By switching over to a diet of Krishna prasadam, many in the world have …

By Srimati Dasi Nightmare or sweet dreams — we continue to live the illusion. So many wake-up calls, but still we stubbornly hold on to a world of I, me and mine. Dressed in the garb of a devotee, and so attentive to the external detail of the rituals…

Srimad Bhagavatam class online by HH Bhakti Chaitanya Swami, August 7, 2020Read More…(This post has been viewed 325 times so far)

Yogesvara Prabhu, (Joshua Greene), was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1969. After 13 years in temples of Europe and America, he returned to New York. He is Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Hofstra University and teaches weekly classes at Jiv…