By Dandavats Staff WriterA heartfelt message from Govardhan Das, the new Chair of the GBC, extending blessings to devotees worldwide, emphasizing the joy of devotion and Krishna's Holy Names. The celebration of Gaura Purnima 2025 is highlighted by HG Praghosa Prabhu, stressing Lord Caitanya's kindness and Srila Prabhupada's teachings on chanting, dancing, and feasting. The festival in Mayapur is described as the most significant of the year, featuring rituals like Ganga Puja and abhiseka of Gauranga Mahaprabhu.
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- 13 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterToday's highlights showcase ISKCON's dedication to spreading knowledge through books and online platforms, covering topics such as Vedic cosmology, consciousness, evolution, and the Intelligent Design perspective. Additionally, the articles commemorate significant events like Gaura Purnima, emphasizing the spiritual importance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance and devotees' commitment to sharing His teachings worldwide. The narrative also touches on community events, including festivals and disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating ISKCON's unwavering commitment to service and ...
- 12 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterDisappearance of Sri Madhavendra Puri - H. H. Sundara Chaitanya Goswami. God and Science: Christian and Vaisnava Perspectives - Jonathan B. Edelmann. Intelligent Design in a Modern Vedic Context - Lalitanatha dasa. Scared to become a devotee - Jatayu dasa. Sri Gaura Purnima - Advent of Golden Avatara - Visvambhar Dasa. Gaura Purnima - Jayapataka Swami. Gaura Purnima with Srila Prabhupada - Srutakirti das. List of Initiating Gurus in ISKCON. The Tree of Bhakti Prophecy. A Loving Glance from Srila Prabhupada .Inauguration of Caitanya Caritamrita Marathon
...- 11 Mar 2025
By Visvambhar DasaGaura Purnima is the celebration of most auspicious and adorable advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - The Golden Avatara. The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to establish Sankirtana Movement - the yuga dharma for this age of Kali. He appeared on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna in the year 1486 AD at Sridham Mayapura as the son of Sri Jagannath Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi. In the revealed scriptures Lord Krsna was predicted to appear as Golden Avatara(incarnation) as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to p...
- 11 Mar 2025
A critiques of the Western media’s portrayal of the Mahakumbh Mela, a massive Hindu gathering in India. The speaker claims that instead of highlighting the event’s scale, organization, and inclusivity, Western outlets focus on negative stereotypes, such as poverty, superstition, and pollution. The commentary contrasts this negative framing with the positive aspects of the festival,...
- 11 Mar 2025
By Jonathan B. EdelmannThis phenomenal world or material world in which we are placed is complete in itself because the twenty-four elements of which this material universe is a temporary manifestation, according to Sankhya philosophy, are completely adjusted to produce complete resources which are necessary for the maintenance and subsistence of this universe. There is nothing extraneous, nor is there anything needed. (A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada) An understanding of Godā...
- 11 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterA call for a reunion of Srila Prabhupada's disciples who served in the UK, fostering connection and remembrance. Prayers are offered for Balavanta Das, demonstrating care and solidarity within the community. The page also shines a light on celebrations, such as the first Savitri Awards Ceremony honoring Vaishnavis in Sridham Mayapur, the energetic London Harinama, and Harinam in the Philippines..
...- 10 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterA rich tapestry of spiritual insights and community events. It features enlightening Srimad Bhagavatam lectures and celebrates the revered Madhavendra Puri's disappearance. Glimpses of the Navadwip Mandal Parikrama, the India Today Conclave, and the Rishikesh Kirtan Fest are shared, alongside the serene beauty of Krishna-Valley and the joyous Harinama in Nepal, creating an uplifting and engaging experience..
...- 9 Mar 2025
By Sukanti RĆ£dhĆ£ devi dasi TOVP EU Fundraising Coordinator Dear devotees, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming TOVP (Temple of Vedic Planetarium) Marathon 2025 Euro Tour, a journey of devotion, unity, and service! .. Dates and Locations: – Sweden: April 10-12 & 16 (Stockholm & Goteborg) – Germany: April 20-24 (Lielberg & Cologne) –...
- 9 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterThe vibrant activities within ISKCON for March 8. Highlights include Praghosa Das's article, rooted in the GBC's strategic planning sessions from 2006, it unveils Srila Prabhupada's envisioned standards and principles. A gift for future generations, this piece acts as a guiding time capsule, fostering spiritual growth and harmonious community living. "Becoming Free From Envy," offers timeless wisdom for ISKCON devotees. The Govardhan Skill Centre's Women Empowerment Program aims to unite and train rural women, fostering community development. Additionally, the Sri Navadvipa Mandala ...
- 8 Mar 2025
By Praghosa DasIn 2006 the international GBC held a series of strategic planning sessions. One of the purposes of those meetings was to put down in writing the standards and principles Srila Prabhupada envisioned for various aspects of ISKCON. Such GBC statements are intended to be a gift to future generations, like time capsules containing messages of guidance for future generations of ISKCON devotees. Two of such position papers have been completed and approved by the GBC. These are āHarmonizing Lines of Authorityā and āCarrying out Srila Prabhupadaās orderā (which outlines the history and purpos...
- 7 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterStimulation for Ecstatic Love - Sri Radha's Lotus Feet. The Rsikesh kirtan festival - the best Western preaching! Iskcon devotees offer support to those in danger by Cyclone Alfred. World Sankirtan Newsletter. Workshop with H. H. Sacinandana Swami. Why attend Sadhu Sanga? ISKCON South Africa to celebrate 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's historic visit. Gajendra lia. ISKCON Tucson Shares Spiritual Gems at the World's Largest Mineral Show. "Satyabhama" with Kunti Devi Dasi. The means of livelihood of all persons.
...- 7 Mar 2025
By Vijaya DasIn January the two most sacred dhams in the world were the venues for ISKCON's #1 and #2 book distribution teams. Vrindavan was #1 with 131,338 book points, and Mayapur was #2 with 120,443 book points. A big reason these teams rack up such huge scores is the huge numbers of people who visit these holy places and buy Srila Prabhupada's books. Also, both these temples field fired-up traveling sankirtana parties (like Mayapur's ten big bus parties).
...- 7 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterExplore the transformative power of gratitude and spiritual appreciation in HH Mukunda Goswami's enlightening discourse on ÅrÄ«mad-BhÄgavatam 3.21.48. Delve into anecdotes of ÅrÄ«la PrabhupÄda's wisdom and the impact of gratitude on personal and spiritual growth. Witness how acknowledgment fosters unity and enthusiasm within the Krishna Consciousness movement, echoing the timeless relevance of spiritual appreciation in our lives.
...- 6 Mar 2025
By Sri Nandanandana dasaSometimes I hear devotees say that they have been chanting Hare Krishna for thirty or forty years or more, and are still waiting to feel the taste for it, or the ecstasy from chanting, or from doing devotional service. I even heard where some devotee workshops were saying that it is not uncommon that devotees do not feel this bliss even after years of chanting, and that sometimes people leave the movement because they donāt feel the higher taste. They did not get what they expected. But the cure for that is clearly explained.
...- 6 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterThe mercy of Gaura Nitai by Candramauli Swami. Navadwip Mandal Parikrama 2025 Day 3. Radhadesh reception hall ready to welcome thousands of visitors. Ambassadors from the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) countries visited Iskcon Delhi. HG Padmapani Prabhu ACBSP departed. Gurudas: The Swami, The Beatles, and Stolen Butter. What about some Bharva Karela Sabzi? Lord Åiva is the greatest Vaishnava. Navadwip Mandal Parikrama 2025 Day 4. A Global Gathering for Lord Narsimhaās Appearance in the TOVP. Manor. Mantra. Music. February Sankirtan Scores Are Out! Harinama Cint...
- 5 Mar 2025
By Manjari Gopika (I am an unworthy disciple of His Holiness Radhanatha Swami Maharaj. My husband, daughter, and I moved to Dallas in May 2020 so that our daughter could attend the gurukul, TKG Academy. Living in the association of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami’s disciples over the past almost five years has had a deep...
- 5 Mar 2025
By Dandavats Staff WriterThe Lord is Unlimited ā HH Bhanu Swami. Lord Siva is not an ordinary living entity. Two Essential Keys To Increase Our Attraction To Sri Krishna. Human form of life. My Arjuna Moment. Srila Prabhupada book distribution in different parts of Bangkok. Surabhi Das: āā¦and then gave me my name. He said, āYour name is Zorroā! Spiritual Unity Through Chanting and Community. Bhakti, Leadership, and Srila Prabhupada's Legacy. Bhaktivedanta Manor Presents: Morning Class with HH Radhanath Swami. Urban Devi: Jahnavi Harrison - Into the Forest - A Creative Journey.
...- 4 Mar 2025
By Ananda Vrindavanesvari Devi DasiThere comes a time, sometimes regularly, where we may feel, Oh, Krishna. I canāt do this anymore. This āthisā will be different for everyone. It happened to Arjuna in the Gita ā he wanted to give up, not to fight, and go off to the forest to be alone. He did not want to deal with people and lifeās problems. He told Krishna: Iām not fighting, I canāt do it, I canāt see the point, better if I donāt act and move to the side. If it can happen to Arjuna, who had ev...
- 4 Mar 2025
By Chirag DangarwalaOver the years modern science has speculated and researched to find out the number of species on earth, the method that main stream science has adopted is experimental which is commonly known as "seeing is believing", but without going much in detail regarding the imperfectness of this method, which is based on imperfect senses of the human being and imperfectness of the instruments developed by the human beings by these imperfect senses, it is extremely difficult to understand or gauge the vast variety of spec...
- 4 Mar 2025
By Sacinandana SwamiOur greatest problem is that we have turned away from Krishna. This one action has turned into our existential dilemma. We are lost servants. But strangely we think, at least unconsciously, that it is Krishna who has abandoned us. Only when we become eager to meet Krishna again, and serve Him with body, mind and heart ā as eager as a drowning man is eager to breathe again ā can we attain our spiritual success. Real love, however, will only flow when we move out...
- 4 Mar 2025
