By Srila Bhaktivinoda ThakuraOh born of Moslem parents Haridas! And trained in youth in Moslem creed Thy noble heart to Vaishnava truth did pass Thy holy acts thy candor plead! Is there a soul that cannot learn from thee That man must give up sect for God That thoughts of race and sect can ne'er agree With what they call Religion broad
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- 17 Sep 2024
He was a fellow perceptively mellow
He arrived with his brother to follow
At the beck and call of Mahaprabhu
In a land of mist and morning dew
>From there on, it was all over...
- 5 May 2021
Mahamantra das: For you book distributors I've written a song The feast's coming soon So I won't keep you long This message for you The Gita makes clear Krishna loves His devotees And holds them all dear...
- 3 Dec 2019
Urmila Devi Dasi: While showing his extraordinary prowess, Hiranyakasipu, who desired to kill his own son, heard that wonderful, tumultuous sound, which had never before been heard. Upon hearing the sound, the other leaders of the demons were afraid. None of them could find the origin of that sound in the assembly....
- 28 Apr 2018
Anwesha Chakraborty: The golden rays of the sun seem to dance Is that made up or just by chance...
- 12 Aug 2017
Ruchika Srivastava: Body can be an instrument for spiritual elevation or degradation. We need to choose our role models wisely....
- 7 Mar 2017
Ruchika Srivastava: "In the journey of life, allurements breeze in Choice is given to us, we refrain or entertain Pursuit of happiness in the wrong terrain, Make results uncertain, for a person lamebrain....
- 7 Feb 2016
Gregory: Cleanses the heart of dust, spreads the rays of the benediction moon....
- 12 Oct 2015
Samapriya dasi: Mother earth was burdened, laden with grief, when all the gods gathered to pray for relief. From high in the universe their descent was grand, as the Lord's pastimes were about to expand....
- 1 Sep 2015
Aakash Khalwadekar: O dear Srila Prabhupada! Thou art my guide and teacher! In Thou, I seek solemn refuge and mercy, To touch the lotus feet of the Lord....
- 30 Jun 2015
Gregory: Everything rests upon You as pearls are strung on a thread. Maybe a planet alongside an iguana next to bread, then me. All jewels, but I am afforded a clue ...
- 4 May 2015
Jessica: Oh Krishna, what folly it was for me to ever invest my devotion in the things that are part of this material world. For real love cannot be found apart from You!...
- 1 May 2015
Bhakti Vikasa Swami: The golden new moon known as Gauracandra wanders on the streets of Nadia. This moon of Nadia is an ocean of mercy and a bestower of love and affection upon His devotees....
- 3 Mar 2015
Samapriya devi dasi: A golden youth in flowing robes, He danced all through the street, And sang the names of Hari, imploring others to repeat....
- 27 Feb 2015
Bhakta Steven: a poem inspired by Mahatma Das...
Bhakta Steven: I answered Your call when You asked me to dance... ...
- 19 Aug 2014
Bhakta Steven: His grace Madhuvisa Prabhu ACBSP
Left his body without fanfare, so gracefully and quietly
Prabhu left so suddenly, didn’t have a chance to say
goodbye, because
Krishna reserved his seat on the next flight out to the
Spiritual Sky...
- 9 Aug 2014
Jessica: Oh, Govinda, I long for only you as only you fill my heart with a light like the rising sun stretching from one corner to the next;...
- 14 Jul 2014
Bhakta Steven: I would love to share a poem from the book with the dandavats.com community. Prabhupada always said to write so I’m following his guidelines in my own way. Thank you for reading....
- 28 Feb 2014
Bhajahari das: Oh Prabhupada! I’d like to die, while out on Harinam
Surrounded by Vaisnavas fair, performing Samkirtan
And as I quit this mortal frame, Lord Krsna will be near
For God is in His Holy Name, so I will not feel fear ...
- 22 Jul 2013
Saksi Gopal das: There were pagans and potheads
and Indian chiefs
There were druids and hippies
and mounted police...
- 27 Jun 2013
Govardhana Giri Dasa: Hey Kali, be happy,
A number changes,
In a calendar,
Seconds tick away,
In a clock,
People drink,
Loose control.
People dance,
Loose control....
- 3 Jan 2013
Gautam Saha: Five thousand years ago, in the holy grounds of Kurukshetra
The Pandavas were ready to take on the sons of Dhrtarashtra
The two great armies met for the final test
To see which would emerge their victorious best ...
- 2 Jan 2013
Bhakta Steven L. Schwartz: You were always there to promote a cause
Assisting a novice Prabhupada in New York City
He didn't know the rules or any laws
By George's side when he wrote, "My Sweet Lord" and "Isn't It a Pity"...
- 13 Dec 2012