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Celebrating Success: Reflections on ISKCON UK 2024/25 Book Distribution Marathon Festival

More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/152kM0Yf09npj2PlpZi8whGEQj0cyXpkO This year, our community gathered with immense enthusiasm and devotion to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 2024 Book Distribution Marathon. The festival, held at the Bhaktivedanta Manor on 25 January 2025, brought together devotees from UK and Ireland uniting us in the spirit of Sankirtan and the glorious mission of spreading...

28 Jan 2025

Uniting Hearts: Celebrating Bhakti and Enlightenment Worldwide, January 28

By Dandavats Staff Writer

SB Class by HG Mahamaya Mataji and HG Jayagauri Mataji. The Svayambhuva devastation. Insights into Near- Death Experiences and Consciousness. Forbidden Archeology NewsFLASH. Sri Nandanandana Dasa Reflects on Padma Shri Recognition. The duty of the King. Like Fire in Gunpowder. IGF team donates Braille Bhagavad-gita. The Seven Perfections of Chanting. The Purpose of the Vedas. Celebrating the Spirit of Unity!

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28 Jan 2025

Like Fire in Gunpowder

HG Kalakantha Prabhu discusses SB 1.10.7-12, exploring the Bhagavatam’s context and Krishna’s departure from Hastinapur. He highlights devotees’ deep attachment to Krishna, the transformative power of devotional service, and the process of awakening love for Krishna through chanting and hearing. The talk reflects on material life’s limitations and the joy of spiritual fulfillment....

28 Jan 2025

The duty of the King

Translation Śrī Yudhiṣṭhira said: O Govinda, I desire to worship Your auspicious, opulent expansions by the Rājasūya sacrifice, the king of Vedic ceremonies. Please make our endeavor a success, my Lord. Purport Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī states that the word vibhūtīḥ refers to Lord Kṛṣṇa’s expansions (aṁśān), and Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura further explains that here...

28 Jan 2025

Exploring the Beyond: Insights into Near-Death Experiences and Consciousness

In Episode 2 of *The Insight Stream: Science Meets Philosophy*, guest speaker Dr. Louis Ritz presents a captivating exploration of near-death experiences (NDEs), drawing on neuroscience, spirituality, and ancient wisdom. Host Bob Cohen guides the discussion, with Dr. Ken Cusi as the guest interviewer. Dr. Ritz delves into the phenomena of NDEs, emphasizing shifts in...

28 Jan 2025

The Cākṣuṣa devastation and the Svāyambhuva devastation

Translation Lord Boar very easily took the earth on His tusks and got it out of the water. Thus He appeared very splendid. Then, His anger glowing like the Sudarśana wheel, He immediately killed the demon [Hiraṇyākṣa], although he tried to fight with the Lord. Purport According to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, the Vedic literatures describe...

28 Jan 2025

Together We Shine: Smashing Goals for a Brighter Tomorrow, January 27

By Dandavats Staff Writer

Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita. Smashed the goal for the Live to Give Campaign! 4.541.341 Bhagavad Gitas! Thought provoking statisticsStrength from Above. What Abortionists Don't Know. Possessiveness, for a grihastha. Strict discipline in the matter of moral and immoral activities. London Saturday Night Harinama. Insights from ISKCON Radhadesh. The "bum" who remembered "Swamiji". Krishna conscious not "complaint conscious". The poison of material enjoyment.

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27 Jan 2025

The “bum” who remembered “Swamiji”

In the video, HG Hansarupa Prabhu recounts a poignant anecdote about a man who appeared to be a homeless individual (“a bum”) and his encounter with Śrīla Prabhupāda. This story unfolded during the time when the devotees were at the 55th Street Temple in New York City. One evening after the Sunday feast, as the...

27 Jan 2025

Boundless Devotion: Insights from ISKCON Radhadesh

HH Krishna Kshetra Swami delivers an engaging discourse at ISKCON Radhadesh, blending song, humor, and deep spiritual insights. He reflects on Lord Chaitanya’s love, the significance of chanting Krishna’s names, and the boundless devotion of Radha and Krishna. Interweaving scripture, stories, and affirmations, he inspires gratitude, unity, and a heartfelt longing for spiritual growth and...

27 Jan 2025

Photos and video from London Saturday Night Harinama 25/01/2025

Please find below photos from last Saturday night’s Harinama Sankirtan in London. Slideshow (sound on supported systems): https://davidc.zenfolio.com/saturday_night_harinama_sankirtan_25012025/slideshow Gallery: https://davidc.zenfolio.com/saturday_night_harinama_sankirtan_25012025 The slideshow soundtrack is from Melbourne, but the same melody was use for the middle part of the evening here. Original is at: https://youtu.be/Db0HpevRRXg?t=495 Your servant, David...

27 Jan 2025

Strict discipline in the matter of moral and immoral activities

Translation Here the use of the verb “bhavet,” which is in the imperative mood, tells us that this certainly must be done. Noncompliance would be abandonment of duty. Purport This imperative is applicable to pure devotees. Neophytes will be able to understand these affairs only after being elevated by regulated devotional service under the expert...

27 Jan 2025

Iskcon Spiritual Milestones and Events Across the World, January 26

By Dandavats Staff Writer

Live to Give 2024 Celebration. Free Write Journal. Srila Prabhupada's Murti Installed at ISKCON Valsad. Iskcon Connection Newsletter. Appreciating Devotees: Path to Divine Connection. The Lord can perfectly play the part of any living entity. The beauty of Krishna consciousness. Sacrifice, Service, and Surrender in Krishna Consciousness. Mayapur Mellows - 2025. Recharge Festival. ISKCON Parsippany - Walkthrough Video

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26 Jan 2025

Recharge Festival

This video explores Krishna’s transcendental nature, his pastimes, and the essence of Bhakti (devotion). It emphasizes deepening attraction to Krishna through chanting and understanding his opulences, beyond ritualistic practice. The lecture discusses Krishna’s manifestations, eternal love for devotees, and how his pastimes inspire connection, mercy, and devotion in all circumstances....

26 Jan 2025

Sacrifice, Service, and Surrender in Krishna Consciousness

In this lecture on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.22.3, HG Narayani Mataji discusses Bali Mahārāja’s surrender, highlighting his fearless sacrifice of possessions and self to the Lord, except for his concern about defamation. The importance of gratitude, devotion, and sacrifice in Krishna consciousness is emphasized, along with chanting and service as pathways to spiritual growth and universal harmony....

26 Jan 2025

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