Author Archives: Dandavats

I was born into a vegetarian family. They practiced yoga and followed the philosophy of con men, an impersonal philosophy but rooted in yoga and principles like not eating meat. That was my upbringing. At the same time, I attended a Roman Catholic scho…

What is the use of a bowman’s arrow or a poet’s poetry if they penetrate the heart but do not cause the head to spin? What is the use of a bowman’s arrow or a poet’s poetry if they penetrate the heart but do not cause the head t…

ATL 2025-10-31 Nagaraja dasa SB 3.20.3 Listen to a class given by Nagaraja dasa on text 3 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 20, entitled “Conversation Between Maitreya and Vidura” given on October 31, 2025 at the…

ECSTATIC Harinam around the Jagannatha Temple yesterday afternoon with Indradyumna Swami and 400 devotees! Tens of thousands cheered us on as we blissfully walked and chanted around the Temple twice. The most ecstatic harinam. Hare Krishna!! Indradyumn…

Kripamoya Prabhu: Gopichand Hinduja has passed, aged 85. While most may have regarded him as an astute businessman with a sprawling empire, or simply “Britain’s richest man,” the Vaishnava community knew him as something much more. Ea…

Here is the remedy for eliminating all inauspicious things within the heart which are considered to be obstacles on the path of self-realization. The remedy is the association of the bhagavatas. There are two types of bavatas namely the book bhagavata …

Sat Sanga with HH Krishna Kshetra Swami Topics: Go-seva, Community, and GBC Leadership Song: Janma-lila (verses 1–16), from Srila Locana Dasa Thakura’s Sri Caitanya Mangala — The Loving Pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Dubai, UAE November 1, 2025 Sa…

Yesterday we visited the Alalanatha Temple, where we completed our final parikrama for the month. Our program took place beneath a beautiful mango tree in a serene forest setting. There we listened to profound pastimes that occurred in that sacred plac…

Explore and download high-quality photos of Sri Mayapur-dhama, the spiritual capital of the world. This gallery features images of the Deities, temples, holy rivers, nature, and festivals—captured by devotee photographers. Each section links to dedicat…

The Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad completely distinguishes the Lord from the living entities. The living entity is subjected to the reactions of fruitive activity, whereas the Lord simply witnesses such activity and bestows the results. According to the living enti…

Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama 2025, a spiritual pilgrimage event. Spiritual Emphasis: The post includes a quote from Srila Prabhupada emphasizing that Krishna Kirtana is a dynamic service to the Lord, not meant for entertainment or livelihood. Kart…

The author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta advises everyone to give up all engagements of sense gratification and, like the gopīs, dovetail oneself entirely with the will of the Supreme Lord. That is the ultimate instruction of Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad-gītā. W…

A Short Documentary When the earth trembled in Bogo, Cebu, homes crumbled and thousands were left struggling to survive. Yet in the midst of devastation, the spirit of Bayanihan arose. Inspired by the compassionate call to action of Governor Pamela Bar…

DAY 5 GLOBAL PREACHING STRATEGIES & COMMEMORATIONS Morning Session: Praghosa Dasa led brainstorming on “Reflections on the Eve of ISKCON 60.” Focus: Reinventing outreach for the modern world, building stronger congregational engagement…

Written by: Bhaktimarga Swami Directed by: Paul Music by: Nityananda Das Starring: Nityananda Das Alex A heartfelt presentation crafted with devotion and creativity. This production brings together art, music, and storytelling inspired by spiritual the…

[Please note that the deadline is now December 1, not January 1, as mistakenly announced previously]. Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON GBC Society will begin in…

Generally a spiritual master who constantly instructs the disciple in spiritual science becomes his initiating spiritual master later on. So this is how a bonafide spiritual master illuminates one’s heart with transcendental knowledge through dik…

“Nectarean glimpses of Mayapur’s divine atmosphere — thousands of devotees illuminating the temple with golden lamps, offering their love to Lord Damodara in a sea of devotion and light.” Kartik Deep Daan Sri Dham Mayapur Day-25 #DamodarMon…

We recently had the good fortune to visit Siddha Bakula, the place in Jagannath Puri where the famous Bakula tree stands – the very spot where Srila Haridas Thakura spent many years chanting 192 rounds daily. In that sacred atmosphere, we chanted japa,…

Sri Gadadhara Goswami is a united form of Chandrakanti gopi (an expansion of Radharani’s effulgence) and Purnanada (an expansion of Lord Balarama’s dear girlfriend). Thus, Gadadhara Dasa was an associate of both Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityana…

This lecture continues the series on the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna, focusing on Krishna’s playful and mischievous nature during the month of Kartik. The episode recounts a humorous and spiritually rich story where Krishna disguises himself a…

Listen to a class given by Adikarta dasa on text 35 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 19, entitled “The Killing of the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa” given on October 23, 2025 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. T…

Responding swiftly to Gajendra’s fervent plea, Lord Vishnu, mounted atop his Vahana Garuda, hastened to the scene. Witnessing the divine approach, Gajendra, in an act of profound devotion, raised a lotus with his trunk. Pleased by this heartfelt gestur…

There are different manifestations of the Lord. He is one, but He has become many. He divides Himself into two different expansions, one called kalā and the other vibhinnāṁśa. Ordinary living entities are called vibhinnāṁśa expansions, and the unlimite…

There is one reason why we are here in the material world that needs to be confronted and then solved: envy. Envy of the success of others, and ultimately envy towards the Lord, which manifests in not wanting to give Him the position in our life that H…

If Krishna already knows everything that we’re going to do, if Krishna already knows the future, then what’s the point of acting because it’s going to happen anyway. So yes, in the Gita Krishna says, I know past, present, future, I kn…

*Essence of the Yatra:* Kartik Yatra offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with Krishna through prayer, kirtan, and satsang. Each day deepens the devotee’s relationship with the Lord. ISKCON Chowpatty Kartik Yatra 2025 | Day 7 | Govardhan,…

Event Highlight: The post promotes the Kartik Nabadwip Mandal Parikrama 2025, a spiritual pilgrimage organized by ISKCON Mayapur. Kartik Nabadwip Mandal Parikrama 2025 Contact: 8016401401 https://www.facebook.com/share/1FaAcN6Nrj/?mibextid=wwXIfr Mayap…

A story from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The King of Vidarbha, Maharaja Bhismaka, had five sons and a young daughter known as Rukmini. Many saintly persons used to visit the King’s…

When we sit in kirtan, we can shut out all the other lamps that light our path to the world—our fame, our money, our material attachments and desires, our plans, aspirations, inclinations, etc., and make this a time with Krishna. One good practice that…

Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī states that in response to Bali’s prayers, Śrī Kṛṣṇa invited him to choose some benediction, and in this verse Bali submits his request. Bali begs to be relieved of the entanglement of material life so he will be free to lea…

Barsana – the divine abode of Srimati Radharani. Come, let’s walk together through the enchanting, winding paths of Barsana — a sacred wonderland where the divine mercy of Srimati Radharani showers unconditionally. Our journey takes us through the narr…

Our parikrama group spent several days in Kolkata, visiting the sacred and historic sites associated with Śrīla Prabhupāda. During our stay, we observed Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disappearance day at his birthplace. We also visited Ulta Danga where he first m…

Arcita Dasa added photos to the album titled ATLANTIC Antic | 05 October 2025, taken at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The post includes 23+ photos. Arcita Dasa added photos to the album: ATLANTIC Antic | 05 October 2025 — at Atlantic…

The Lord awards all benedictions according to the heart’s desire of a devotee, so the Lord informed Kardama Muni, “The girl who is coming to be married with you is a princess, the daughter of Emperor Svāyambhuva, and so just suitable for your purpose.”…

The selfless love of Godhead exhibited by the gopīs cannot have any parallel. We should not, therefore, misunderstand the carefulness of the gopīs in their personal decoration. The gopīs dressed themselves as beautifully as possible, just to make Kṛṣṇa…

Pari Vidha: A few months ago, a song from the sixties kept popping up in my mind. From past experiences I felt that I might have to transform it into something Krishna conscious. Reflecting on the lyrics, I thought I thought it could be turned into a s…

Srila Prabhupada 48th Tirabhava Mahotsava 2025 – Iskcon MayapurRead More…

Virtual event LIVE from Bhaktivedanta Manor Bhaktivedanta Manor Presents: Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada – 25th October 2025Read More…

Srila Prabhupada departed from this world in Vrindavan dham, India, on the 14th of November 1977. One would not usually celebrate the disappearance day of a person, especially one so loved and revered as Srila Prabhupada. However, the departure of a pu…