By Dandavats Staff WriterThrough its multifaceted efforts to share the treasure of Krishna consciousness, this extraordinary spiritual center fulfills Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's prediction that the holy name would be chanted in every town and village across the globe—a prophecy now manifesting before our eyes through ISKCON Mayapur's tireless dedication to spreading transcendental knowledge and divine love throughout human society.
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- 26 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterEnlightening discourses on Srimad Bhagavatam by HG Kshudi Prabhu and inspiring lessons on reverence and familiarity by HG Brahmatirtha Prabhu, to captivating narratives like 'Cobra in the Bathroom' recounted by H.G. Srutakirti Prabhu, each piece resonates with devotion and wisdom. Delve into the divine pastimes of Srila Prabhupada in Vrindavan with HG Daivishakti Mataji, and explore profound teachings from HH SB Kesava Swami and HG Shivram Prabhu. Celebrate milestones like Sriman Gauranga Prabhu's Instagram success alongside the global outreach of HARE KRISHNA
...- 25 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterDandavats today showcases a vibrant array of spiritual insights and community activities. Recent highlights include an enlightening discussion by H.G. Daivishakti Mataji on Srila Prabhupada's Lilamrita, offering profound reflections on spiritual teachings. Sri Haridev Ji's Yatra through Behta, Bithoor, Kalpi, and Kanpur enriches with cultural exploration and devotion. Articles on Vedic origins and the disappearance of Govinda Ghosh deepen understanding.
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By Dandavats Staff WriterBhaktivedanta Manor has established itself as a powerhouse of spiritual influence in the United Kingdom, leveraging an impressive digital presence across multiple social media platforms to spread Krishna Consciousness to hundreds of thousands of followers. With over 309,000 Facebook followers and more than 7.3 million combined YouTube views, the Manor has successfully transformed from a physical sanctuary into a digital spiritual hub that reaches far beyond its 78-acre grounds in Watford. The temple's digital outreach complements its extensive physical programs, which annually welcom...
- 24 Mar 2025
By Prof. Keith WardCan a scholar be a true believer? Can a believer be a good scholar? Two parts of a problem that has exercised many in the West since at least the Enlightenment. Prof. Keith Ward, Regius Professor Emeritus of Divinity at the University of Oxford, takes a fresh look at the conundrum by examining some of the main problems and outlining a few principles that may help modern-day devotee-scholars. Religion calls for total commitment and faith. Scholarship calls for criti...
- 24 Mar 2025
By Uddhava DasaAll conscious activity, whether in the course of duty or in defiance of duty depending upon the individual temperament is regulated by what Freud called the "pleasure principle." Few will argue the fact that whatever action a living entity does, he does to produce a certain amount of pleasure in his life. With this in mind, we would like to consider what the highest form of pleasure the ultimate state of conscious existence may be. From the teachings of Lord Krishna in The Bhagavad Gita As It Is, we learn that the relationship we have with Nature is maintained through the fi...
- 24 Mar 2025
By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaThose who are eating animals are animals; they are not human beings. Although they have the form of a human being, they are not considered human beings. When a person is civilized, cultured, then he’s a human being. If he’s not civilized, if he’s not cultured, if he simply has two hands he’s an animal. Civilized culture begins in the Aryan families. Therefore they are called Aryans, which means “advanced.”
...- 24 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterWelcome to our latest collection of inspiring videos, articles, and reports from ISKCON communities worldwide! This edition brings together profound spiritual teachings, uplifting stories, and important updates from devotees dedicated to spreading Krishna consciousness..
...- 23 Mar 2025
By Madhan Mohan DasThe GBC offers the Gift Prabhupada project their blessings for its success in achieving its goal to extend Srila Prabhupada’s presence — both in his murti form and in his spirit of care and affection — to all Srila Prabhupada’s disciples and encourages ISKCON devotees worldwide to participate in this important effort..
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By Dandavats Staff WriterTulsi, the Goddess of Devotion, is central to the practice of bhakti and an essential part of ISKCON’s spiritual traditions. Srila Rupa Goswami included Tulsi worship in the Panchanga bhakti process, and Srila Prabhupada established daily Tulsi puja in all ISKCON temples. She is very dear to Sri Krishna, and devotees honor her with deep reverence. Other spiritual discussions include the GBC Meeting Highlights Report (March 19, 2025), which covered key topics from the online gathering, featuring readings from the Srimad Bhagavatam. Additionally, H.G. Lakshminath Prabhu shared insigh...
- 22 Mar 2025
By Vraj Vihari DasISKCON Resolve offers a comprehensive suite of confidential and neutral resources designed to empower individuals and cultivate a more harmonious community. Their services include: Ombuds Representatives: Trained listeners provide a safe and confidential space for devotees to discuss their situations, offering guidance and support. Mediation Services: Facilitating respectful dialogue, ISKCON Resolve helps parties in conflict work towards mutually agreeable resolutions.
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By Dandavats Staff WriterThe achievement metrics—650 million YouTube views, 2.3 million subscribers, presence across dozens of digital platforms, and extensive broadcasting reach—represent more than just media success. They reflect a sincere dedication to sharing Krishna consciousness globally and making spiritual wisdom accessible to people of all backgrounds.
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By Karuna Dharini devi dasiScientists and politicians will certainly grapple to put forth a positive solution for the problem of climate change. Meanwhile devotees need only try to make this earth as nice as possible in the form of Krishna conscious environments such as nice temples, big kirtans, eco-friendly farms, prasadam restaurants, etc., in order to encourage others and our own selves in self-realization. At the same time we keep in mind that Krsna has meant this planet for our ...
- 22 Mar 2025
By Radhanath SwamiChaitanya Mahaprabhu instructed Raghunath Das Goswami that he who simply chases after the satisfaction of his tongue, his belly and his genitals cannot attain Krishna. Bhakti Vinoda has said that tongue is the most ferocious and uncontrollable and is a straight line of all your senses, and if you can control your tongue, all your other senses will be controlled. If you cannot control your tongue it’s impossible to control your other senses. And controlling a tongue ...
- 22 Mar 2025
By Gauranga Darshan DasWhat kind of offerings please God? Gorgeous, expensive, elaborate…? Not necessarily! If one can afford, one may make magnificent offerings to God, but what the Supreme Lord is looking for behind any offering is love and devotion. In a nutshell, attitude behind an offering is greater than the magnitude of the offering. Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita, “patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati,” If one offers to Krsna, with sincerity and devotion, either a leaf, or a flower, or fruit, or a little water—Krsna is fully satisfied. Thus, even the poorest man can serve t...
- 22 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterThe discussions and events covered today highlight key aspects of Krishna consciousness, devotion, and spiritual wisdom. HH Mukunda Goswami expounds on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.4.22, emphasizing Krishna’s supreme role, unity in diversity, forgiveness, and philosophical depth. ISKCON Vrindavan commences its 50th Golden Jubilee Vraj Mandal Parikrama at Madhuvan, celebrating Lord Chaitanya’s visit with devotional singing and scriptural narratives. Bhakti Vijnana Goswami shares Krishna’s words to the gopis, deepening their devotion. Srimati Radharani’s baking class teaches traditional...
- 21 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterISKCON Vrindavan's social media presence is a powerful tool for spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna and fostering a global community of devotees. Their impressive statistics—42 million YouTube views, 549,000 Facebook followers, and a growing Instagram presence—highlight their success in leveraging digital platforms to connect with a vast and diverse audience. By combining traditional spiritual values with modern technology, ISKCON Vrindavan continues to inspire and uplift millions, making a profound impact on the digital spiritual landscape. Their efforts...
- 21 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterA diverse range of inspiring spiritual, philosophical, and cultural topics within the broader Hare Krishna and Vaishnava traditions. It includes insightful discourses from esteemed speakers, significant events, and thought-provoking discussions on spirituality, ethics, and modern challenges. H.G. Sikhi Mahiti Prabhu’s Srimad Bhagavatam class offers deep wisdom from sacred texts, emphasizing devotion and self-realization. Similarly, other Bhagavatam classes by HG Govinda Dāsa and HH Prahladananda Swami provide further spiritual nourishment. The recognition of Visakha Dasi, ISKCON ...
- 20 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterSivarama Swami’s social media reach and influence are a shining example of how spiritual leaders can leverage digital platforms to spread timeless wisdom and connect with a global audience. With over 50,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 Facebook followers, and millions of views, his online presence continues to grow, touching the hearts and minds of countless individuals. His dedication to sharing the teachings of Krishna consciousness in a modern, accessible way ensures that his influence will remain strong for years to come.
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By Sadaputa DasaIn the Vedic literature time is regarded as a manifestation of Krsna, the Supreme Being. As such, time is a controlling force that regulates the lives of living beings in accordance with a cosmic plan. This plan involves repeating cycles of creation and destruction of varying durations. The smallest and most important of these repeating cycles consists of four yugas, or ages, called Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali. In these successive ages mankind gradually descends from a high spiritual platfor...
- 20 Mar 2025
By Visakha Devi Dasi'In a restaurant or place for drinking cold water, many travelers are brought together, and after drinking water they continue to their respective destinations. Similarly, living entities join together in a family, and later, as a result of their own actions, they are led apart to their destinations'. (Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.2.21) Srila Prabhupada remarks, 'In the material world a so-called family is a combination of several persons in one home to fulfill the terms of their imprisonment. As criminal prisoners scatter as soon as their terms are over and they are released, ...
- 20 Mar 2025
By Rishabh Verma We often hear from devotees that the aim of one’s life is to attain Prema for Krsna so that one is eternally able to serve Him with enthusiasm. In doing so, one is often reminded of their constitutional position as a Jiva subservient to the pleasure of the Supreme Lord. From the aspect of the Jiva, there seems to be no question about their constitutional relationship with Krsna. However, to fully become Krsna conscious, one must be able to enter the mind of Krsna and understand his stance on His relationship with the Jiva. Commonly it is said that Krsna ‘wants’ us to return to Him s...
- 20 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterToday a rich tapestry of teachings and events from various spiritual leaders and communities. From insightful lectures on expanding one's lifetime duration and Lord Chaitanya's transformative mercy, to celebrations marking milestones like ISKCON Botswana's 30th anniversary and reflections on the profound teachings of Queen Kunti and Narada Muni, each moment resonates with deep spiritual wisdom. These stories inspire with their messages of humility, devotion, and the boundless mercy of the divine. Embrace a journey filled with gratitude, devotion, and the joy of spiritual community!<...
- 19 Mar 2025
Gaur Gopal Das, a renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker, has become a beacon of inspiration for millions worldwide. As a senior monk in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), he has dedicated his life to spreading wisdom, positivity, and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. With an impressive 322,894,415 views on his...
- 19 Mar 2025
