Author Archives: Dandavats

By Karuna-Sakti dd “Srila Prabhupada built a house the whole world could live in — and this included men and women. [and children],” said Krishnarupa devi dasi (ACBSP).1 What is the purpose of Srila Prabhupada’s house? Srila Prabhupada himself often pr…

Gitanushilanam 2023 is the world’s biggest online Bhagavad Gita competition dedicated to ISKCON founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It is the annual flagship event of Learn Gita Live Gita to celebrate the Gita Jayanti …

Yugāyitaṁ nimeṣeṇa cakṣuṣā prāvṛṣāyitam. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taught us this method of worship in separation, vipralambha-sevā. Not that “Oh, I have seen yesterday. Last night, I have seen Kṛṣṇa. He was snatching my cloth.” These are sah…

Photo Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/199248363@N03/albums/72177720312691051 Hare Krishna! As we immerse ourselves in the divine vibrations of Kartik Maas, also known as Damodar Maas, the Mood at ISKCON South Bangalore is filled with joy and spirit…

A historic disciple of Srila Prabhupada, in a small way, has passed away. On November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia USA, His Grace Carudesna das acbsp passed away from complications of Parkinson’s. He was visited by many devotees throughout the week and…

My story begins with attending Mangal Arati on Radhastami at the temple. Initially, I planned to go with Bhakta Sivam instead of taking my car. I thought that he would return to the ashram after class. However, he decided to stay at the temple until th…

In Bhagavad Gita, chapter 12, in listing the qualities that endears one to Him, Krishna states that, that one who does not cause any distress to any other living entities is very dear to Him. Srila Prabhupada often emphasized the principle of treating …

Aseem Krishna Das A wonderful program entitled, "The glory of Bharatvarsha, Sanatan Culture and the man who preached World Over" was organized on 25th October 2023 in Dr. Mangal Sen Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. The event was held to glorify and…

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Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! September was a fantastic month. Nearly every temple increased its book distribution, and so many had a 999% increase. Lord Krsna used His devotees as His instruments and showered the…

I was distributing books in Balboa Park (in San Diego) and met a guy named Matthew. He was waiting for me while I spoke to a Mexican couple for five minutes. Then he came to the table and said that he’s very interested in meditation. He’s b…

By Pavni Gaurangi A grand temple project reaches its completion to help the people of Ludhiana, Punjab, serve the Lord better. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, the Spiritual Master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, wanted…

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It was the summer of 1969. A brahmacari came up to me and said, “I’m going to Japan to open a temple and I need a wife. Do you want to get married?” I was in shock, as I had never even talked to him before, and I said, “Ask Srila Prabhupada.” Being a n…

Here is the much talked about project video for Cardiff’s Tŷ Krishna Cymru Project (means ‘Krishna House Wales’ in Welsh language)! The project will not only be a first class ISKCON temple housing marble deities of Śrī Śrī Gaura Nitāi…

Am I the first to discover the potential for book distribution at funerals in India? Diagonally across the street from my place, a few months ago a new family moved into what my (late) sociologist sister might have called lower to lower middle-class ac…

Praghosa dasa: From the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2023, Krishna Valley in Hungary hosted the 19th annual European Leaders’ Meeting. Over these two days, about 90 participants from all over Europe benefited from an array of enriching experiences. The initial day focused on an in-depth exploration of child protection, fostering knowledge,
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Indradyumna Swami: There is a common saying amongst devotees these days: “I left my heart in Vrindavan.” Well, in all honesty we recently “left our hearts in a destitute South African township” because there we saw and experienc…

Sri Bhakti Das: On 10/17/2023 we held a new beautiful concert and cultural program in the Hall of Honor of the Supreme Court of Justice in Santiago, Chile. (Celebrating 200 years of the Courts). This unforgettable event was dedicated to world peace and…

By Gopi Gita “Did you know when you speak, there’s a hush across the entire room?” Danika Zoe whispers in Gopi’s ears, as she wraps her arms around her in love. Danika Zoe is an executive and leadership coach, guiding overfunctioning women in corporate…

By Sri Nandanandana dasa [This is an article written for the recent 2023 Hindu Mandir Executives Conference for their “Mandir Vani” magazine. I’m always invited to this conference, and I’ve attended and spoken at several, which is always informative an…

By Gopikā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī & Sundara Gopāla Dāsa As an unprecedentedly unique offering to our illustrious Guru-paramparā and the Vaiṣṇava community, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) established an endowment in honour of Śrīla Saccidānanda …

Receiving Through Rejection Parents ask me, how can I get my child to stop arguing ? Teachers ask, how can I help my students follow instructions ? Leaders ask, when will my team respect me ? Today I share a few nuances of rejection and receiving. It&#…

Since I have a new liver and kidney, we have to make sure the body does not reject them. That is why I am having immunosuppressant medicines. That is why I wear mask when I go out. And my caretakers they come close and talk. They have to wear masks and…

Source: https://www.krishna.com/blog/2023/10/15/land-mine-or Maybe you have seen this below cartoon video by Nina Paley. The background music is The Exodus Song by Pat Boone. The first and the last sloka show the thinking which is the crux of that anci…

Govinda Swami: Last night I caught the 91 year old grand, grand, grannie, pure devotee, and photo blogger Chandrika catching a few pics of the deities. Chandrika runs on transcendental potency .. follow her daily pics @chandrikavraj View this post on I…

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Satyanarayana Bbt Feme: This Nectar News is from the North America BBT’s October newsletter just released! And these new Farsi titles will also be available *Worldwide* at your local BBT in just a few weeks (including from the BLS for Europe), so…

Dear Esteemed GBC and Leaders, Please accept our most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. **Executive Summary: World Holy Name Festival Report 2023 CALL TO ACTION FOR GBC MEMBERS More than 10% participation from the Global Centers is re…

Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON GBC Society will begin in February 2024. Following the ISKCON GBC Society’s Rules of Order, the GBC Secretariat requests …

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During the MAN-Tra retreat, this beautiful drama, directed by Bhaktimarga Swami, was performed. It’s called Witness Gopal, and we’d love to share it with you. Enjoy! Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3RLRvtQRead More…

Mother Earth is a new agricultural, religious and cultural project of the Devotees of Iskcon that is in development. Jiva Tattva Das, the leader of this project, is currently going through serious health problems and now needs our urgent help to be abl…

Yogesvara Gopinath Das The vibrant streets of Ilford came alive with color, music, and fervent spirituality as the community gathered to celebrate the 10th Annual Jagannath Rathayatra, the Chariot Festival. This auspicious event, steeped in tradition a…

More photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/199248363@N03/sets/72177720311649459/ Celebrating the Grand Opening of ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in South Bangalore In a momentous event that will be etched in the records of spiritual history, the g…

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By Krishna Dharma Das A fundamental tenet of Krishna conscious philosophy is recognising who is in control. Not just in theory, but at every moment. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna repeatedly declares himself to be the supreme controller (e.g. 5.29, 9.12…