Hare Krishna, Dandavats dear Devotees 😀 We are a small team of devotees running the Smaranotsava YouTube channel, in service to His Grace Balaram Shakti Dasa Brahmachari (HHRNSM) from ISKCON Chowpatty. We are self-funded and not actively seeking monetization or self-promotion. To benefit our world-wide ISKCON community with the devotional outpourings of our revered Acharyas,...
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- 28 Dec 2024
Aseem Krishna Das Life is full of bliss and ananda for the followers of Srila Prabhupada. We are blessed to have taken shelter of Srila Prabhupada. He has brought millions of people in contact with Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Sri Radha Krishna, showing them the way towards an eternal life of joy in the...
- 28 Dec 2024
By Mahatma dasHow to Change this Year? You Need to Freak Out! Our cultural conditioning tells us we should make resolutions for the new year. Of course, the perennial problem is that most of us haven't followed through on our previous year's resolutions. And it can even get depressing to think about how many times this has happened. So maybe it is better we don't make any resolutions this year. This way we'll have nothing to lament about in early February when we haven't followed through. Well, actually I think it's a better idea to understand why we don't follow through on our resolutio...
- 28 Dec 2024
By several authors Incorporating more reading of Srila Prabhupada’s books into your daily routine can be achieved through several practical strategies. Here are some effective methods to enhance your reading practice: ## Establish a Routine – **Set a Fixed Time:** Dedicate specific time slots each day for reading. Aim for at least one or two...
- 28 Dec 2024
By Dandavats Staff Writer The *Bhagavad-gita* has significantly impacted Western cultures in various ways, influencing thinkers, writers, and the broader spiritual landscape. Here are some notable examples: — The Bhagavad-gita, a divine conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, has profoundly influenced Western cultures, offering timeless wisdom and spiritual insights that resonate with seekers worldwide. Its...
- 27 Dec 2024
By Dandavats Staff Writer The distribution of the *Bhagavad-gita* has had a profound impact on communities worldwide, influencing spiritual practices, personal development, and social dynamics. Here are some key effects observed from this initiative: 1. **Spiritual Awakening**: The *Bhagavad-gita As It Is*, as translated by Srila Prabhupada, has inspired countless individuals to explore Krishna consciousness....
- 27 Dec 2024
By Dandavats Staff Writer 1. **Launch of the 2024 Live to Give Campaign**: The BBT set an ambitious goal to distribute **4.2 million copies of the *Bhagavad-gita*** by January 2025, building on the previous year’s success of distributing over 3.78 million copies. This campaign aims to spread Krishna consciousness globally and fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s vision...
- 27 Dec 2024
By Dandavats Staff Writer The **World Holy Name Festival (WHNF) 2024** inspired global participation through several impactful initiatives and events, fostering a sense of unity and devotion among devotees worldwide. Here are the key highlights: 1. **Theme of Love and Peace**: The festival’s theme, “Srila Prabhupada Wants You to Chant for Love and Peace,” served...
- 27 Dec 2024
By Dandavats Staff Writer In 2024, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) celebrated several significant achievements and developments: **Lifetime Achievement Awards for Stephen Knapp**: Stephen Knapp, known as Sri Nandanandana Dasa, a dedicated disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, received two prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards for his global contributions to spreading Krishna consciousness and...
- 27 Dec 2024
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Hare Krishna Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2025: ISKCON Kudupu katte, Mangalore was invited to represent Sanatan Dharma in INTERFAITH DIALOGUE organized by ST. ALOYSIUS(Deemed To Be University), Mangalore. The program was held as part of Christmas Celebrations and theme was kept as World Peace. Sriman Adi Keshav Prabhu(Dr. Ashok Shetty), from ISKCON GEV, and trustee, Bhaktivedanta...
- 25 Dec 2024
By Giriraj SwamiSrila Prabhupada’s beloved disciple Yamuna-devi dasi passed away on Saphala-ekadasi. There is so much to be said about Srimati Yamuna-devi dasi. In October of 1970 I was one of a group of Srila Prabhupada’s disciples from America going to join him in India. On the way, we stopped in Brussels, and it was there, in an apartment, that I first met Yamuna—and Malati and Syamasundara (I had met Gurudas before that, in Boston). Upon entering, I could immediately feel their intense, extraor...
- 25 Dec 2024
Christmas – A Varṇāśrama Perspective – 2024-12-23 | Śivarāma Swami...
- 25 Dec 2024
By Giriraj SwamiThe Lord advised Arjuna to regulate the senses from the very beginning so that he could curb the greatest sinful enemy, lust, which destroys the urge for self-realization and specific knowledge of the self. Jnana refers to knowledge of self as distinguished from non-self, or in other words, knowledge that the spirit soul is not the body. Vijnana refers to specific knowledge of the spirit soul’s constitutional position and his relationship to the Supreme Soul.
...- 23 Dec 2024
On a recent pilgrimage to India, I was often asked to speak about Yamuna devi. Those who associated with her even briefly appreciated her warmth, compassion and devotion to Srila Prabhupada. Yamuna had an uncanny ability to make whoever she met feel as though they were valued and understood. She deeply felt it both a...
- 23 Dec 2024
With HH Mukunda Goswami, HG Guru Das, HG Shyamasundara Das, HG Malati Devi Dasi, HG Jyotirmayi Devi Dasi, HG Mandakini Devi Dasi and man other disciples of Srila Prabhupada (Rebatinandana Prabhu, Ranchor Prabhu etc) # Reunion at Bhaktivedanta Manor 1993 – Part 1 A warm welcome to all visiting devotees and guests attending the PR...
- 20 Dec 2024
DECEMBER 18: THE APPEARANCE DAY OF HH KRISHNA KSHETRA SWAMI His Holiness Krishna Kshetra Swami was born on December 18, 1950, in New York as Kenneth Russell Valpey. In 1969, he became a student at the Architecture Department of the University of California, Berkeley. This was during the Vietnam War, a time when numerous anti-war...
- 18 Dec 2024
GITA JAYANTI DISTRIBUTION IN FRANCE By HH Janananda Swami “The main thing is to distribute books more and more. Letter to: Balavanta — Vrindaban 4 October, 1976 “The more you distribute books, the more you are blessed. There is no “more” or “less.” Everyone is blessed. [laughter] There is no such discrimination. But still, there...
- 18 Dec 2024
We are delighted to share the highlights and accomplishments of the Russian-speaking yatra in London over the past month. By the mercy of Sri Guru and Gauranga, our devotees have been engaged in various devotional activities, spreading Krishna consciousness and deepening their spiritual practices. 1. Cooking the Sunday Love Feast at the Temple Our dedicated...
- 16 Dec 2024
The article found here was published 6 December 2024 on a famous international site and has garnered 640 comments so far, with even some celebrities engaging in the discussion. Below find summary of the content and the comments. In 1983, a U.S. Army intelligence report, later declassified by the CIA, explored the groundbreaking concept that...
- 12 Dec 2024
‘Srila Prabhupada’s Kirtana Standards: A Handbook’ by Jayadvaita Swami A review by Krsna-katha das Whether you are a kirtana leader and / or an Iskcon leader, this is a useful and interesting book to read. As the title suggests, it shows us how Srila Prabhupada wanted us to engage in kirtan. Jayadvaita Swami lets us...
- 11 Dec 2024
UMANG 3.0 Mega Youth Festival Date: November 30, 2024 Venue: ISKCON Youth Forum, Kudupu Katte, Mangalore ISKCON Mangalore hosted the UMANG 3.0 Mega Youth Festival with the inspiring theme: “Making India Addiction-Free.” The event marked the inauguration of the Deaddiction Campaign 2025 and was held at the Town Hall in the heart of Mangalore city....
- 10 Dec 2024
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 2025. Following the ISKCON GBC Society’s Rules of Order, the GBC Secretariat requests proposals, duly sponsored by two GBC members, to be submitted by December 31, 2024. Note...
- 10 Dec 2024