By Cintamani dhama dasi
Hare Krishna dear devotees. Even though I am most insignificant, I have a message which I am burning to share with you. Following the principle that a wise person can take gold even from a dirty place, I pray you will give some consideration to it and not be prejudiced by my lack of qualification.
First, allow me to tell you a little about myself. I joined in London in 1981. By 1995, I was married with three small children, and my husband, Krishna Dharma prabhu, had open
Why readers and commentators miss the point of the Bhagavad-gita when they accuse Lord Krishna of wrongdoing.
By Chaitanya Charana Dasa
Some critics of the Bhagavad-gita accuse Krishna of being a warmonger unjustly inciting the pacifist Arjuna.
At first glance, the Bhagavad-gita might seem like a philosophical justification for war – Krishna speaking to Arjuna to convince him to fight. Because our modern psyche has been deeply scarred by violence rationalized using sacred texts, we may recoil f
By Rati Gopika Devi Dasi
On May-24-28th, a group of 42 youth and 18 senior devotees from ISKCON Kuala Lumpur traveled to ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha Mandir in Bali, Badung (Indonesia) for a spiritual youth retreat. The much anticipated transformative 5-day gathering was organized by the ISKCON KL youth department led by Rasa Parayana Das and his wife, Rati Gopika Devi Dasi.
This 5th Annual Youth Retreat aimed to immerse the youth in the nine processes of devotional service (Navadha Bhakti).
Somehow the sun has the ability to beckon, or rather pull you out of the house to go for its embrace. I had a small crew that was enthused to step in the sun rays. This was followed by a walk for the heart and brain in the form of a class, a message from the Bhagavatam, Canto 10. We talked about the divine favours that God constantly delivers.
Visvambara took me to see two prominent members and donors to the cause of our building a temple. I suggested to him to do a marathon for fund raising.
Gargamuni Swami, a young man in his early twenties was alone, a traveling mendicant. He had recently arrived in Gainesville from Miami where he had been teaching with three other sannyasis. They had decided to go separate ways, he making his way up to Gainesville.
Far from being cosmopolitan like his hometown of New York, Gainesville was a small college town, with only two main streets and a paltry excuse for a downtown. However, in the last couple of years it had become a bastion of
A research study was recently conducted to explore the impact of the 24-hour Kirtan Birmingham event on participants and the broader community, particularly during the 25th Anniversary of this extraordinary gathering. This popular annual event provided a unique opportunity to explore the spiritual experiences, sense of community, and personal transformation that participants reported as a result of their involvement.
For a quarter of a century, the devotees have come together every year in Birm
Hare Krsna Devotees
Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada
On the auspicious occasion of Nrsimha Chaturdasi 2024, ISKCON Mayapur would like to offer the ‘Mayapur’ App for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Sri Panca-Tattva, Sri Sri Prahlad Nrsimhadeva and Srila Prabhupada.
Vision for ‘Mayapur’ App
Srila Prabhupada said, “My idea is to attract people of the whole world to Mayapur.” The ‘Mayapur’ app is an initiative to help fulfill this vision by connecting
The rains continue, soft but cold and not conducive for walking, so we opted for taking those steps in the mall, St. Vital's Centre. Such places are obviously people places. I personally benefit from quality time with humans. Even though it is merely glances, nods or pranams, there is some connection and that is what is important.
From the shopping mall we ventured off to the home of Rahul and Payal for Kirtan and a fabulous healthy meal. They are newly weds and have a whole new life ahead o
Srivasa’s niece was only four years old. Her name was Narayani. She was just seating peacefully in the corner of the room. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu cried out “Narayani! Chant Krsnas name and cry in ecstatic love.” And little Narayani called out “Oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna…” and tears just irrupted from her eyes profusely, soaking her body, her limbs trembled and she felt to the ground just crying out “oh! Krsna.” But the devotees saw that they understood the power of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
Today is Srila Vrindavan dasa Thakura’s appearance day. Sri Caitanya caritamrta (Adi 11.55) states, “Srila Vyasadeva described the pastimes of Krsna in Srimad-Bhagavatam. The Vyasa of the pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was Vrndavana dasa.” In his purport Srila Prabhupada elaborates: “Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura was an incarnation of Vedavyasa and also a friendly cowherd boy named Kusumapida in krsna-lila. In other words, the author of Sri Caitanya-bhagavata, Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura,
On May 21-22nd, the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation (RFBF) hosted its fifth annual Faith@Work Conference, a global platform that welcomed business and religious leaders from around the world. The event was held at the prestigious Catholic University of America’s School of Business in Washington, DC. Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, and Yachneet Pushkarna, CEO of HARIBOL Foods, were among this year’s participants.
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Brian Grim, the RFBF ai
ISKCON New Vrindaban in West Virginia is offering devotee families two exciting summer camps for children this June – the Bhakti Arts Summer Camp and the Little Devi Summer Camp.
Bhakti Arts Summer Camp
The first event is the Bhakti Arts Summer Camp, to be held Jun 17 – 21st, 2024, 9am-4pm daily, for boys and girls aged 4-10 years old. The Bhakti Arts Summer Camp is a wonderful way for your children to experience the spiritual culture and beauty of our Bhakti path. Each day begins with yoga and
The last time I came to this city was when I was on my 4.5. trek in 2016. I was on a trail in Indiana when the community in Minneapolis beckoned me to come for some Katha, wisdom talks. So my team of two and I, drove that 5 to 6 hour stretch to meet in the town where the Dakotas had once flourished.
Now, on our Vedic calendar we are informed that today is the Day of the Lion. The avatar, Narsimha, half-man half-lion, made a splash millennia ago and hence, we celebrate this great protector. A
With 3,100 devotees attending the 2024 Sadhu Sanga Retreat in Dallas, Texas over Memorial Day weekend, it was bound to be a great success. And that it was! Let these photos attest to that most wonderful fact!
Read more: https://dandavats108.blogspot.com/2024/05/sadhu-sanga-retreat-2024-dallas-texas.html
By Sukanti Radha dasi
The 24-hour Birmingham Kirtan event has long been a cherished tradition within the ISKCON UK community, drawing devotees from far and wide to participate in the continuous chanting of the holy names of the Lord. This spiritual gathering, initiated by the dedicated efforts of Mayapur Madhav Das 25 years ago, has served as a beacon of devotion and unity, bringing devotees together in a collective expression of love and faith.
For a quarter of a century, the devotees have com
George Harrison’s profound influence on culture, music, and spirituality was recently honored with a blue plaque at his family home in Liverpool, England. The renowned Beatles member, who was born and spent his early years in this house, went on to make a global impact.
The tradition of installing these commemorative blue plaques, which began in the 19th century, serves as a significant way to recognize and honor the lives of influential British figures, like Harrison.
Liverpool’s mayor, Steve
Well, it finally happened. Dwarkanatha, our superb cook, tied the knot in marriage with his devotee fiance, Mandira. I have seen a good number of couples taking form over the years and I believe they are a really good fit.
What makes a couple become successful is when they approach that relationship in the spirit of giving, sacrifice or what you call in Sanskrit, Yajna. You just can't be selfish. Looking out for each other is just the thing to do and in that mindset and methodology the couple s
From Back to Godhead
Hare Krsna couples know from the start
that their life together has a spiritual purpose.
IN MY MOTHER’S wedding photo, she holds a thin bunch of flowers as if she wished to hide it somewhere. The Town Hall marriage chamber resembles a waiting room of an old-fashioned office. My parents, in their everyday attire of poor college students, look blissful but embarrassed, as if they cannot fully comprehend what is happening: Are we really married? What now? Get out and go back
By Atma Tattva Das
The streets of Sandton came alive on the weekend of May 11-12, 2024, as ISKCON Sandton hosted its third annual Sandton Festival of Chariots. This spectacular event, steeped in centuries-old tradition, brought together a diverse assembly of devotees, spiritual leaders, and curious onlookers to celebrate the journey of Lord Jagannath, Balarama, and Subhadra. Originating from Puri, India, the Ratha Yatra festival has been observed for thousands of years, and its rich historyres
