Author Archives: Dandavats

In the Bhakti tradition, we learn that there are three desires which spring forth from the soul and which can be fulfilled by a very special personality: the desire to see the divine rasa dance, to attain the kingdom of the Lord — the eternal spiritual…

Discover the construction of our new eco-house in New Mayapur. Built with 220 locally sourced straw bales on a wooden structure, this low-carbon design offers durability and high thermal resistance. The oak and pine beams come directly from the New May…

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This month Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Bhaktivedanta Manor were the top three large temples. Ahmedabad, Bengaluru-South and London-Soho were the top three medium temples. Chandigarh, Su…

While some may think that building the TOVP is just building another temple, this is far from the truth. In reality, it is the greatest act of compassion upon Building the TOVP – The Supreme Act of Compassion – Temple of the Vedic PlanetariumRead…

We actually do not die. At death, we are merely kept inert for some time, just as during sleep. At night we sleep, and all our activities stop, but as soon as we arise, our memory immediately returns, and we think, “Oh, where am I? What do I have to do…

Standing on his chariot, Arjuna took up his bow and drove off the valiant fighters and palace guards who tried to block his way. As her relatives shouted in anger, he took Subhadrā away just as a lion takes his prey from the midst of lesser animals. H….

By Partha Sarathi Das Goswami Gokulendra Prabhu, also known as Greg, met Ksudhi Prabhu either in 1972 or 1973. At that time, he was a student at Rhodes University, which was then one of the most prestigious universities in South Africa. Greg would fini…

Anuttama Prabhu begins with light-hearted remarks and kirtan, then reads and explains Srimad Bhagavatam 3.31.14, where the soul in the womb prays to the Lord, realizing its separation from Him due to being trapped in a material body made of the five el…

And I’m like oh okay this is nice. Some people are rejecting me. This is nice. Why is it nice? Because sometimes we think oh yeah I know something. I know a few shlokas right? I can do this and then people say hey get out of my way you know like …

The process is simple. But the application is difficult. Most people they like to hear about the political conversations the news but when invited to attend a meeting of the Shrimage Bavatam you people don’t come. So we must try to convince them …

With great respect, King Rantideva offered the balance of the food to the dogs and the master of the dogs, who had come as guests. The King offered them all respects and obeisances. Thereafter, only the drinking water remained, and there was only enoug…

While recuperating from his stroke at Stinson Beach near San Francisco, Srila Prabhupada found the climate unsuitable due to insufficient sunlight. Deciding to return to India for better health, he planned a route from San Francisco → New York → London…

Having achieved love of Godhead, the devotees sometimes weep loudly, absorbed in thought of the infallible Lord. Sometimes they laugh, feel great pleasure, speak out loud to the Lord, dance or sing. Such devotees, having transcended material, condition…

Chanting the holy name of Krishna is the highest spiritual process. In Kali-yuga, the Lord has made the path simple: through sankirtan one can achieve peace, liberation, and pure love of God, surpassing all other methods of previous ages. The true devo…

What does it mean a mortal wound? You know, if you’re in the battle, you get shot in the arm, you may not necessarily die, right? But in the old days, if you got shot in the stomach, you were dead. It’s over, right? That’s called a mo…

According to Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī, the gopīs then replied, “But that Supreme Lord You are blaming is none other than Yourself, O most clever of speakers. Everyone in the world knows this! Why should we be ignorant of this fact?” “All right,” Lor…

By Vrsabhanu das One way many people came in contact with the Hare Krishna movement was through college programmes. From the early days of ISKCON devotees have been presenting the Vedic philosophy to students at universities around the world. Srila Pra…

By Radha Mohan Das A beautiful cultural event themed around Diwali was arranged by the devotee community in Basingstoke, in collaboration with devotees from Bhaktivedanta Manor. In the arts faculty at Queen Mary’s College in the town, the Bhaktivedanta…

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…