Author Archives: Dandavats

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…

The SABHA – Spiritual Advisors Bhagavata Assembly – invites you to take part in a brief survey – three questions. We are a group of 28 devotees from various ministries, ashrams, and regions authorized by the GBC to represent the concerns and views of …

By Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami After the killing of Aristasura, Srimati Radhika and Her sakhis exchanged many joking words with Sri Krsna concerning the necessary atonement for one who has committed the offence of killing a bull.Read More…

Srila Prabhupada said “whatever little success we have had in our Movement is because of our books.” In order to appeal to the minds of the people in the coming age, Srila Vyasadeva thought it wise to have what he had to say committed to writing. This,…

Bhurijana dasa: Even ducks and other birds of Vrindaban participate in Krsna’s wonderful pastimes. “Some boys imitated flying birds by running after the bird’s shadows on the ground, some imitated the beautiful movements and attractive postures of the…

Marking the third anniversary of the disappearance of His Grace Bhajahari PrabhuRead More…(This post has been viewed 311 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 2019. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 I…

Mother Kulangana had a special affinity for milk products from childhood as a result of keeping cows on her family farm. Thus, she was naturally attracted to cooking the milk sweets the devotees offered to Krishna every day. She quickly became an exper…

By Indradyumna Swami “This material world is certified by the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita as a dangerous place full of calamities. The duty of the sane person, therefore, is to be undisturbed by worldly calamities, which are sure to happen in all circums…

The hit film on Srila Prabhupada’s life, HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami who started it all opens in 20 cities in Italy starting Jan. 23 and running through March 15. There is the possibility of releasing the film in up to 100 citi…

Londoners tell us whether they think they have a soul and believe in life after death… the results are unexpected and entertaining! Watch out for Santa ;)Read More…(This post has been viewed 324 times so far)

By Ekalavya Das World Holy Name Festival 2019 was the biggest so far. We celebrated from Sept. 17 – 24, 2019, and focused, as usual, on glorifying Srila Prabhupada as the Global Ambassador of the Holy Name. We provided ISKCON centers with resources fro…

By Govinda Dev Das and Guru Gauranga Das ISKCON General Counsel Devakinandan Das opened the Conference by providing a historical overview of the legal challenges that have confronted ISKCON in the past and the often ad hoc manner in which they were add…

A narration about how the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra was spread in the west, with the help also of George HarrisonRead More…(This post has been viewed 325 times so far)

When farmers have a good harvest, they say it was a good year. That’s the feeling I have at the end of each and every year; “it was a good year.” For the prison ministry, it’s always a good year! The IPM harvest is always aplenty; this is confirmed by …

By Parijata dasi The first meeting of the Advisory Committee for the development of Mayapur Heritage City was held on 9 January 2020 at Sajjan Jindal’s office. The meeting was initiated by Devakinandan Das, Zonal Secretary and Vice Chairman of Member …

He was from Colombia, president of the Mexico temple but he preached along with his wife Narmada dasi also in Italy, Spain, India and Berkeley to list a few. He was very deep-hearted and sober-minded, a kind-hearted nature.Read More…(This post has be…

The Bhakti Center is more than a Lower East Side yoga studio, a meditation school, a temple or even a cultural center. The Bhakti Center is a place of spiritual education and personal transformation. Each year in January we publish an annual report: a …

Srila Prabhupada: Even if we vegetarian are, then how you become big? The goats are vegetarian. Huh? Apadāni catuṣ-padām. This vegetable is meant for the catuṣ-padām, for the animals, four-legged animals. If somebody says that “Why shall I take this ve…

With this in mind just like a drop of rain can become a pearl with the touch of oyster, in the same manner with the touch of a pure devotee we can clean our filthy hearts filled with dust and make it shine like a mirror. But, when that same drop of wat…

Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, the forty-seventh branch, was one of the great and exalted branches of the tree. He always engaged in discourses about love of Godhead in the company of Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami.Read More…(This post has been viewed…

Ramananda ACBSP: He is a tireless worker and enthusiastic about everything he does. He wishes to relocate to a warmer climate as the winters in Italy are quite cold. We can provide several references of senior devotees upon request.Read More…(This …

Praghosa das: In August 2009, at the tender age of 8, Jagannath moved to Sridham Mayapur with his Mum. He was admitted to Sri Mayapur International School, grade 2 class. His natural attraction to the holy Dham was instant! Jagannath was an all-rounde…

Devotee families have their own unique offering to make to Krsna. Theirs is not an inferior brand of spirituality. Nor is marital happiness something shameful, as was often believed in the medieval ages of Christianity. God does not envy our enjoyment….

Prabhupada priya dd: A few days ago, while doing some writing at the University of Florida library, I took a break to chant my midday Gayatri, and as I looked out from the 4th floor over the Plaza of the Americas, I felt Srila Prabhupada’s presence ver…