Content related to "sannyasa"

Makara Sankranti

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Jan 16 2011 - Video

A class by Srila Narasingha Maharaja on Makara Sankranti given on 16th January 2002, Vermont USA. » more

Makara Sankranti

Swami B.R. Sridhara

Jan 15 2011 - Krishna Talk 120

On this day, early in the morning, Mahaprabhu crossed the river by swimming at three o’clock or so, and ran towards Katwa. » more

Sampradayika Sannyasa

Rupanuga Dasa

Apr 10 2008 - Krishna Talk 76

Real renunciation means to engage everything in the service of the Lord and to fix one's aspiration to serve Him with great determination -- not just simply renouncing for the sake of renouncing. If one does so, he is not actually a sannyasi. » more

Caitanya Monks

Jan 18 2008 - Krishna Talk 74

If you accept this sannyasa-vesa, this is only favorable to the activity, but the real thing is the service. The all-important thing is the service, not the dress. The dress can help me to a certain extent to remind me, 'Oh, I am a sannyasi, I am disconnected with other branches of knowledge and... » more

Babaji Sannyasa

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Dec 2 2002 - Krishna Talk 39

On this past Radhastami you gave Babaji Sannyasa (initiation) to a disciple of one of your Godbrothers (Srila Turya dasa Prabhu Mahasaya). But as per my understanding the Babaji Sannyasa is not authorized in the disciplic succession of your Guru Maharaja (A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada). So... » more

Is Sannyasa Forbidden in Kali Yuga?

Nov 27 2002 - Krishna Talk 34

Some time ago, a sannyasi who could not maintain his vows of renunciation wrote an apologetic letter on the internet addressed to his disciples and friends wherein he explained the numerous reasons why he could not continue in the renounced order of life. In order to excuse his weakness, the... » more

Paratma-nistha

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Sep 19 2002 - Krishna Talk 36

In the eleventh Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, we find the instructive story of the brahmana of Avantipura who had previously been a miserly businessman. He was so cantankerous and prone to anger that his wife, children, relatives and servants all despised him. In due course, the avariciousness of... » more

Nityananda Avadhuta

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Jun 24 2002 - Krishna Talk 29

It has been stated by some persons who claim to follow the pure line of devotion presented by Srila Prabhupada Sarasvati Thakura, that Sri Nityananda Prabhu was a sannyasi who later gave up His sannyasa and married the two daughters of Surya Vipra. Is this a fact? » more

Bhaktivedanta

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Mar 30 2002 - Krishna Talk 25

We have heard it said that Srila Prabhupada (A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja) received the name "Bhaktivedanta" from his guru, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. Others have said that he received the name "Bhaktivedanta" from Srila Sridhara Maharaja and yet others... » more