Swami B.R. Sridhara

In this talk from 15th February 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how the guru is viewed according to rasa-vicāra (in consideration of his specific rasa). He goes on to explain how the different servitors of Kṛṣṇa are engaged in a harmonious "divine competition" in order to enhance their service to the Lord.

In this talk from March 2nd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how Kṛṣṇa is an autocrat, despot and liar, and how is simultaneously our ever well-wisher. He discusses how the Lord giving us free-will is not a defect on His part.

In this discussion from February 14th 1982, Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja explains the attitude of a real student of spiritual knowledge and how the results of our service will come to us automatically and there is no need to become "result-mongers".

In this discussion from March 2nd 1983, Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja is asked why some śāstras state that Śīva is supreme. He then explains how the śāstra gives truth in progressive installments according to the acceptability of the receiver.

In this talk from February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked what practical instruction is found in the pastime between Vāmana and Śukrācārya.

In this talk from Feb.21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked about travelling Deities, and explains how kīrtana is higher than arcana. He then goes on to discuss the principle of 'anugatya' working under a higher Vaiṣṇava.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how everything is not fully understood at the beginners stage, but realisation may come at a later stage in a sādhaka.

In this talk from February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked if devotees should worship Gaṇeśa to remove obstacles in their service. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja then discusses how Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas remove obstacles to bhakti.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked what is the conception of chastity for a disciple. In response, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how chastity ultimately means one’s adherence to the truth of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. He also discusses the concept of ‘Śrī Gurun.’

In this talk from 23rd February 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahāraja warns of the dangers of exploiting the guru, and how Māyā can appear in different forms. He makes the point, “God save me from my enemies, and God save me from my friends!” and explains how ultimately, the responsibility of spiritual life lies with the individual.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how knowledge must be adjusted and is systematic. A senior may fall back, and a junior may become elevated. However, he goes on to warn how Vaiṣṇavas do not follow Darwin’s line of thinking concerning “survival of the fittest.”