Author Archives: Dandavats

HH Yadunandana Swami Maharaja discusses Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.5.47, emphasizing the superiority of devotional service over impersonal realization. He highlights the joy of bhakti, Krishna’s care for devotees, and the importance of surrender. Through exam…

HH Trivikrama Swami Maharaj discusses Bhagavad Gita 10.8, emphasizing Krishna as the Supreme source of everything. He highlights Srila Prabhupada’s humility, devotion, and impact in spreading Krishna consciousness worldwide. Through personal anecdotes,…

Vraj Bihari Dasa discusses Srimad Bhagavatam 10.83.5-7, where Draupadi asks Krishna’s wives how they married Him. He highlights the power of meaningful questions, curiosity, and deep spiritual inquiry. The session explores humility, devotion, and the r…

HH SB Keshav Swami discusses Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 4, highlighting devotional service in different modes—ignorance, passion, and goodness. He explains how King Pṛthu’s birth and markings signify his divine role. He critiques false incarnations,…

By Dandavats Staff WriterHe Kissed His Reflection! Mayapur Clean and Green. How Free Are We? Reality, Poetry, Consciousness, Enlightenment, Metaphor and Srimad-Bhagavatam. Maya’s Friend Norm. Taking shelter of the Lord and rendering service unto Him. W…

HH Mukunda Goswami discusses Srimad Bhagavatam 3.21.17, emphasizing the liberation attained by devotees who give up worldly affairs and take shelter in Krishna’s lotus feet. He elaborates on material existence, devotional service, and the importa…

Translation Within Your mind there can be no such differentiation as “This one is mine, and that is another’s,” because You are the Supreme Absolute Truth, the Soul of all beings, always equipoised and enjoying transcendental happiness within Yourself….

Translation O Lord, Your tongue is a plate of sacrifice, Your nostril is another plate of sacrifice, in Your belly is the eating plate of sacrifice, and another plate of sacrifice is the holes of Your ears. In Your mouth is the Brahmā plate of sacrific…

By Dandavats Staff WriterIndia Offering Live To Give 2024. WSN December 2024 – World Sankirtan Newsletter. Change the World – Become a More Effective Sankirtan Warrior! Australia Offering Live To Give 2024 Canada Offering Live To Give 2024 Europe Offer…

By Vijaya Das For the year 2024, we’re not surprised. Mayapur was No. 1 for the year, with Jayapataka Swami’s steady team of book distributors going out and giving the mercy of Krsna. They did 1,819,832 book points! May Jayapataka Swami live a long lif…

By Dandavats Staff WriterSumptuous Prasadam at Mahakhumbh2025. Celebrating Success: Reflections on ISKCON UK Marathon. Urgency of Surrender to Krishna. I am not these senses… Looking for the Supreme God. The First Meeting – Ultadanga, Kolkata, The a…

Translation Therefore, desiring to marry a girl of like disposition who may prove to be a veritable cow of plenty in my married life, to satisfy my lustful desire I too have sought the shelter of Your lotus feet, which are the source of everything, for…

HH Indradyumna Swami: We recently visited Ultadanga, the sacred place where Srila Prabhupada first met his eternal spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. It was during this profound encounter that Abhay Charan, as he was known at th…

More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/152kM0Yf09npj2PlpZi8whGEQj0cyXpkO This year, our community gathered with immense enthusiasm and devotion to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 2024 Book Distribution Marathon. The festival, …

By Dandavats Staff Writer SB Class by HG Mahamaya Mataji and HG Jayagauri Mataji. The Svayambhuva devastation. Insights into Near- Death Experiences and Consciousness. Forbidden Archeology NewsFLASH. Sri Nandanandana Dasa Reflects on Padma Shri Recogni…

HG Kalakantha Prabhu discusses SB 1.10.7-12, exploring the Bhagavatam’s context and Krishna’s departure from Hastinapur. He highlights devotees’ deep attachment to Krishna, the transformative power of devotional service, and the process of …

Translation Śrī Yudhiṣṭhira said: O Govinda, I desire to worship Your auspicious, opulent expansions by the Rājasūya sacrifice, the king of Vedic ceremonies. Please make our endeavor a success, my Lord. Purport Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī states that the word…

In Episode 2 of *The Insight Stream: Science Meets Philosophy*, guest speaker Dr. Louis Ritz presents a captivating exploration of near-death experiences (NDEs), drawing on neuroscience, spirituality, and ancient wisdom. Host Bob Cohen guides the discu…

Translation Lord Boar very easily took the earth on His tusks and got it out of the water. Thus He appeared very splendid. Then, His anger glowing like the Sudarśana wheel, He immediately killed the demon [Hiraṇyākṣa], although he tried to fight with t…

By Dandavats Staff Writer Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita. Smashed the goal for the Live to Give Campaign! 4.541.341 Bhagavad Gitas! Thought provoking statisticsStrength from Above. What Abortionists Don’t Know. Possessiveness, for a grihastha. Strict disci…

In the video, HG Hansarupa Prabhu recounts a poignant anecdote about a man who appeared to be a homeless individual (“a bum”) and his encounter with Śrīla Prabhupāda. This story unfolded during the time when the devotees were at the 55th St…

HH Krishna Kshetra Swami delivers an engaging discourse at ISKCON Radhadesh, blending song, humor, and deep spiritual insights. He reflects on Lord Chaitanya’s love, the significance of chanting Krishna’s names, and the boundless devotion of Radh…

Please find below photos from last Saturday night’s Harinama Sankirtan in London. Slideshow (sound on supported systems): https://davidc.zenfolio.com/saturday_night_harinama_sankirtan_25012025/slideshow Gallery: https://davidc.zenfolio.com/saturd…

Translation Here the use of the verb “bhavet,” which is in the imperative mood, tells us that this certainly must be done. Noncompliance would be abandonment of duty. Purport This imperative is applicable to pure devotees. Neophytes will be able to und…

By Dandavats Staff Writer Live to Give 2024 Celebration. Free Write Journal. Srila Prabhupada’s Murti Installed at ISKCON Valsad. Iskcon Connection Newsletter. Appreciating Devotees: Path to Divine Connection. The Lord can perfectly play the part of a…

This video explores Krishna’s transcendental nature, his pastimes, and the essence of Bhakti (devotion). It emphasizes deepening attraction to Krishna through chanting and understanding his opulences, beyond ritualistic practice. The lecture disc…

In this lecture on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.22.3, HG Narayani Mataji discusses Bali Mahārāja’s surrender, highlighting his fearless sacrifice of possessions and self to the Lord, except for his concern about defamation. The importance of gratitude, devotion…

Translation Lord Kṛṣṇa bowed down to His aunt and the wives of His elders, O King, and then Draupadī and the Lord’s sister bowed down to Him. Purport Śrīla Prabhupāda writes: “Lord Kṛṣṇa delightfully offered His respects and obeisances to Kuntī and oth…

Translation He was personally the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu and was therefore transcendental, yet because He had the body of a hog, He searched after the earth by smell. His tusks were fearful, and He glanced over the devotee-brāhmaṇas engaged in offering pra…

The video features a Bhagavatam class by H.G. Vraja Bihari Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty, discussing SB 3.3.22. Key themes include understanding Krishna through devotional service, the importance of appreciating devotees, and humility in spiritual relatio…

By Dandavats Staff Writer Surveying the Arcana Field From All Angles of Vision. Why Jovanotti Loves Hare Krishna Chants. Unhappy to see the distress of other living beings. SIDC Meeting hosted by ISKCON Visakhapatnam. When the Lord Cheats: Bali’s Divin…

HG Sukhada Dasi, Sandra Elsey, attended Oakland University (a branch of Michigan State) receiving her Bachelor’s degree with honors in education. She taught in Michigan for three years, but always felt much was missing in the educational system. …

In this lecture, HH Bhakti Marg Swami discusses themes from Srimad Bhagavatam (SB 1.10.1-6), contrasting autocracy with democracy through Maharaj Yudhishthira’s reign. He highlights Yudhishthira’s dharmic leadership, Krishna’s divine …

HG Aniruddha Prabhu discusses Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.22.1-2, focusing on Bali Mahārāja’s unwavering devotion despite being “cheated” by Lord Vāmanadeva. Bali’s humility, surrender, and trust in the Lord’s divine plan are highlighted. The talk …

Translation If one is unhappy to see the distress of other living beings and happy to see their happiness, his religious principles are appreciated as imperishable by exalted persons who are considered pious and benevolent. Purport One generally follow…

In the video, famous Italian singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and DJ, Jovanotti reveals that his most-listened-to song of 2024, according to his music wrap, is a Hare Krishna chant. He explains that he used the chant in the mornings for bala…

By Dandavats Staff Writer Servant Of Your Words. Bridging Faiths in Minnesota. The Issue of the Proto-Indo-European Language. Vaisnava Compassion in Global Crisis. Exploring Your Word of Honor. The Big Bang theory! Pure Devotion: Lessons from Kurukshet…

Dear Devotees, Please accept our obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. After nearly a year of careful deliberation, the GBC has approved the Enhanced Child Protection Approach (the “Enhanced Approach”) and is confident that its imple…

The Gita-Based Value Education Contest was successfully organized as part of the International Gita Festival during Gita Jayanti 2024, under the joint auspices of the Government of Madhya Pradesh and ISKCON Ujjain. This initiative aimed to inculcate Gi…

At Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, ISKCON devotees, including many from abroad, chant the Mahamantra “Hare Krishna Hare Rama,” celebrating unity and spirituality. Highlighting the event’s significance, they immerse in the holy atmospher…