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The beauty of Krishna consciousness

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 other elderly ladies of the palace. His younger sister, Subhadrā, was also standing...

26 Jan 2025

The Lord can perfectly play the part of any living entity

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 prayers. Thus He entered the water. Purport We should always remember that although the...

26 Jan 2025

Appreciating Devotees: Path to Divine Connection

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 relationships. Anecdotes and teachings emphasize cooperation, mercy, and spiritual progress in community dynamics, enriched with kirtan and storytelling....

26 Jan 2025

Faith in Action: Chronicles of Vaishnava Life, January 25

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 Divine Test. Travel Journal of Krishna Kripa. Gautam Adani's Seva At Kumbh Mela. "Autocracy vs. Democracy". Bhaktivedanta Players Celebrate 40 Years of Dramatic Devotion, Sat-tila Ekadasi. Being a Fool. Arjuna set out to follow Asvatthama. Bond of Love Interview Series. Principles of Freedom

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25 Jan 2025

Bond of Love Interview Series: HG Sukhada dd/Sandra E

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 1974 HG Sukhada Dasi joined ISKCON Detroit, eventually accepting first and second initiation from His Divine...

25 Jan 2025

“Autocracy vs. Democracy”

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 guidance, and the societal harmony achieved under a trained, righteous king. Swami emphasizes gratitude, simple living, moral leadership, and Krishna consciousness....

25 Jan 2025

When the Lord Cheats: Bali’s Divine Test

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 explores themes of pretense, divine reciprocation, and the devotee’s ability to see Krishna’s hand even in challenges, emphasizing truthfulness and introspection....

25 Jan 2025

Unhappy to see the distress of other living beings and happy to see their happiness

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 follows different types of religious principles or performs various occupational duties according to the body given to...

25 Jan 2025

Why Jovanotti Loves Hare Krishna Chants

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 balance and regularly returned to it, unlike most other music he listens to only...

25 Jan 2025

Uniting Faiths, Spreading Love: ISKCON’s Global Impact, January 24

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 Kurukshetra's Sages. Krishna Consciousness Ends Material Bondage. ISKCON devotees gather at Maha Kumbh 2025. Vaishnava Etiquette Begins With Respect. Mega Gita-Based Value Education Contest. The sanctuary of Your lotus feet.

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24 Jan 2025

GBC Statement on the Enhanced Approach for Child Protection

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 implementation will best serve ISKCON’s children. This institutional redesign focuses on establishing an Oversight Committee, independent external investigations and expansion...

24 Jan 2025

ISKCON Ujjain in association with Government of Madhya Pradesh organises a Mega Gita-Based Value Education Contest

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 Gita-based values among students across the state. The contest was conceptualized following a proposal presented to Honorable Chief...

24 Jan 2025

ISKCON devotees gather at Maha Kumbh

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 atmosphere, emphasizing peace and urging others to join in chanting for a powerful and uplifting experience....

24 Jan 2025

Break Free: Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Ends Material Bondage

The video discusses Kṛṣṇa consciousness, highlighting devotional practices, historical context, and teachings of prominent figures like Śrī Narahari Sarkar and Locan Dās Ṭhākur. It emphasizes surrender to Kṛṣṇa, the path of bhakti, and the importance of chanting, service, and spiritual association to transcend material bondage and realize one’s spiritual identity....

24 Jan 2025

Pure Devotion: Lessons from Kurukshetra’s Sages

H.H. Bhakti Ratnakar Ambrish Swami Maharaj discusses Srimad Bhagavatam 10.84.1, emphasizing devotees’ pure love for Krishna and the importance of hearing his pastimes for spiritual growth. He highlights Srila Prabhupada’s efforts in distributing spiritual knowledge through books and urges devotees to continue spreading Krishna consciousness worldwide....

24 Jan 2025

The Big Bang theory!

The video features Bhakti Vasudev Swami discussing Srimad Bhagavatam (SB) 3.8.30-33. It explores Lord Brahma’s perception of Lord Vishnu during creation, highlighting meditation, austerity, and dependence on the Lord for innovation. The speaker contrasts scriptural accounts of creation with scientific theories, emphasizing devotion, guidance, and the role of Krishna as the ultimate support in life....

24 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh and Asia’s 2nd Largest ISKCON Temple | Foreign media’s reaction

In the video, Francois Gautier, a journalist and writer living in India married to an Indian and a lover of Indian culture and the defender of Hindus today, shares his perspective on the 2025 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. As a Westerner, he marvels at the enduring ancient Indian traditions, the astounding number of sages attending,...

24 Jan 2025

Spiritual Horizons: Wisdom, Service, and Transcendence Unveiled, January 23

By Dandavats Staff Writer

Pastoral Counseling. Thinking of Krishna at Death. New Goloka Community Report for 2024. Partnership to Feed Firefighters. The Universe Chandelier at TOVP. Kardama Muni's Spiritual Triumph. The Lord is the object of the Vedic prayers. The nectar Kirtan at ISKCON London! ISKCON's state of the art mega kitchen in Kumbh. Srila Prabhupada's Example. Hare Krishna in popular culture .Prahlada Maharaja. Moving Forward in 2025

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23 Jan 2025

Hare Krishna in popular culture

From Wikipedia

Contributions to popular culture involving direct reference to the Hare Krishna mantra, or the Hare Krishna movement include the following. 1 In music 1.1 Beatles influence 1.2 Music 1.3 Straight Edge subculture 2 In movies 3 In television 4 In fiction 5 In video games 6 In advertising 7 Other

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23 Jan 2025

What We Can Learn From Prabhupada’s Example

The video, led by Mahatma Das, explores lessons from Srila Prabhupada’s example, focusing on his purposeful use of anger in devotion. Prabhupada’s anger was seen as a manifestation of his devotion, directed against misconceptions like Mayavada philosophy, atheism, offenses to Krishna, and failures in deity worship. His approach emphasized using emotions constructively in service and...

23 Jan 2025

Illuminating the Cosmos: The Universe Chandelier at The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

Imagine a universe captured within a magnificent temple, its celestial mechanics brought to life not on a dusty textbook page, but as a breathtaking, moving 3D model. This is the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), a visionary project by ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Rising in West Bengal, India, the...

23 Jan 2025

New Goloka Community Report for 2024

New Goloka Community Report for 2024 – Presented by HH Bir Krishna Goswami Today, we have a special presentation by various devotees who are contributing to the New Goloka community. I’ll begin with some philosophy before introducing the presentations. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada....

23 Jan 2025

Thinking of Krishna at Death

This video features HG Akandadhi Prabhu discussing Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (SB 1.9.40) and Bhīṣmadeva’s final moments, focusing on meditation on Krishna at death. It highlights Bhīṣma’s detachment, devotion, and the importance of remembering Krishna. Akandadhi explains devotional practices, the eternal nature of consciousness, and falling in love with Krishna through sincere devotion and persistent practice....

23 Jan 2025

Unity, Devotion, and Sustainability in ISKCON Today, January 22

By Dandavats Staff Writer

Lord Boar by HG Amogh Lila Das. The Story of Shaubhari Muni. United We Stand - Yuga Dharma. Finding Shelter in True Identity. New Devotee Care Department Office Inaugurated in Mayapur. Govardhan Eco Village: A Temple Town Building a Sustainable Future. Abhay Charan serial in Suriname. HH Bhaktimarga Swami - Home Program. Vaisnava Etiquette. Ratna Bhusana's doughnuts for the LAPD and more

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22 Jan 2025