Author Archives: Dandavats

Rich Kids Go Homeless; The George And Hanif Episode, With A Happy Krishna Prasad Ending
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Whereas Srila Prabhupada gave us the Spiritual World, Krishna Consciousness Where we are never the looser, and we are always in bliss connected to the Supreme, (terms and conditions apply, always read the small print……)Read More…

Cyclone Fani: Concern for Puri’s 858-year-old Jagannath temple
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The city of Puri could be dealt a catastrophic blow from Fani. Officials are concerned about the welfare of the city’s 858-year-old Jagannath temple during the Fani’s onslaught, according to BBC News. Read More…

What Are Your Expectations for Your Guru
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By Mahatma das What are your expectations for a guru? A psychologist to solve your emotional issues? A father to run to whenever you have a problem, or to replace the loving father you never had? Do you expect him to be someone who will always do what …

Blinded by Prejudice
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By Srimati Dasi Yes. Blinded by prejudice. Who? Me?! Never!!! Prejudice is the cause of so much heartbreak and violence in this world — I don’t want to know about it! I’m a very liberal person. I’m not judgemental. I’m not blinded by prejudice! Oops! …

Sampradaya Acharyas Glorify Srila Prabhupada #2 (video)
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The TOVP is ISKCON’s most important and historically significant project. In the short term the temple will provide the long-awaited new home for our beloved world Deities Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Pancha Tattva and Sri Nrsimhadeva, and bring much at…

Sri Krishna Katahmrita Bindu issue 490
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Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu, the free e-magazine from ISKCON Gopaljiu Publications which was started in 2001 as a humble attempt to serve Srila Prabhupada and the preachers of the mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu is es…

WSN March 2019 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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By Vijaya das The New York Harinama has risen to No. 11 in the world. Amazing! It started with Rama Raya Prabhu and a few devotees chanting Hare Krsna. Now, by Lord Caitanya’s mercy, there’s not only a big harinama 365 days a year but book distribution…

NASN March 2019 – North American Sankirtan Newsletter
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By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of March 2019. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Indiv…

Savitri Devi Dasi from ISKCON Philadelphia Passed Away
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By Sangita devi dasi On Sunday, April 21, 2019, Her Grace Savitri devi dasi, a beloved member of our ISKCON Philadelphia Temple peacefully passed away. Surrounded by her closest friends who were chanting the Hare Krishna mantra at her bedside, Savitri …

A Report on The Glory of Saurashtra – ISKCON Rajkot Temple
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By Kalacakra Krsna das The inauguration ceremony of ISKCON temple in Rajkot, “The Glory of Saurashtra” was celebrated with great enthusiasm on the auspicious day of Sri Rama Navami (14th Apr) in the presence of exalted sannyasis, senior disciples of Pr…

Is a devotee also an eco-warrior?
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By Parasuram das For the last 11 days and nights a massive eco demonstration has taken place around the planet, here in London 5 main traffic arteries have been blocked by concerned activists and over a thousand people arrested. Hitting the headlines o…

Devotee care in Vrindavan (Album of photos)
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Close proximity to the Temple creates opportunities to serve within the Community such as giving Classes, inspiring younger devotees and engaging in regular Temple activities. We can also organize younger devotees in the Community to serve their elders…

Appreciating others’ individuality for redefining preaching, Shaunaka Rishi (video)
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The Gita for Daily Enrichment presents insights from the Bhagavad-gita insights through succinct reflections that provide daily inspiration for self-improvement throughout the year.Read More…(This post has been viewed 6116 times so far)

Happy Rath Yatra festival!
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One who always remembers your activities and My activities also, and who chants the prayers you have offered, becomes free, in due course of time, from the reactions of material activities.Read More…

Is God Partial?
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By Gauranga Darshan Das How would you feel if your parents are partial towards your sibling? Would you be comfortable when your teacher is biased towards your classmate? It is natural to expect from one’s superior or guardian a similar treatment as one…

Govinda’s Restaurants
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ISKCON operates many Govinda’s restaurants around the world. They are difficult to manage, but determined devotees, who are expert in cooking and management, come forward and take the burden. It is excellent preaching. People get to eat delicious veget…

His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja Inaugurates the TOVP Daily Victory Flag Tradition
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On April 16th, to begin the celebration of Jayapataka Maharaja’s auspicious 70th Vyasa Puja celebration, thousands of his disciples and well-wishers, gathering at the TOVP office, looked on as Maharaja officially inaugurated the TOVP Daily Victory Flag…

TOVP Directors visit US Iskcon Temples
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By TOVP staff Braja Vilasa prabhu, the International Fundraising Director of the TOVP, recently paid a visit to the TOVP office in Alachua, Florida. He also arranged to visit three temples in the U.S. with Ambarisa prabhu during that time, and to hav…

“Philosoph(ies) of Education” – a call for papers and volunteers from ISKCON educators/devotees worldwide
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“Philosoph(ies) of Education” and includes a call for papers and volunteers from ISKCON educators/devotees worldwide.Read More…

Kids Bhagavatam 1.3 Summary Video from LightofGodhead
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Verses 1-5: Suta Gosvāmī summarizes how the Lord expands as the three puruṣa avataras for the sake of creation. He mentions that the second puruṣa is the source of all the incarnations within the universe, 22 of which he will mention next.Read More……

Wonderful Worcester
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By Madhumangal das On the auspicious day of Ram Naumi 2019, we inaugurated a monthly outreach programme called “The Vedic Essence” and also a harinam in Worcester town centre. A group of devotees (some from London) performed a 5 hour harinam in Worce…

Biggest ever shipment of Srila Prabhupada’s books arrived at the Yuga Dharma ashram
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New Shipment of Srila Prabhupada’s books arrived today at the Yuga Dharma ashram. Total of 732 boxes, biggest order for North east USA since 1981.Read More…

Notre Dame burning
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By Chandrashekhara acharya dasa “Notre Dame is damaged; The Holy Name shines on. “Some thoughts on the recent burning of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. I cannot count how many rounds of japa I have chanted inside the shelter of Notre Dame, hearing m…

Bhakta-vasyata: Bound By Love
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Lord Krsna, the son of Mother Yasoda, is easily accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but not to mental speculators, aspirants of self-realization, or those in bodily identification.Read More…(This post has been viewed 2365 …

The glory of Rama (3 min. video)
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Subuddhi Ray das: No matter how many years pass, but the glory of Rama and the beautiful Sita does not fade. They showed the world an example of loyalty, courage and duty. We congratulate you on Rama Navami – Ramachandra’s birthday.Read More…