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The Real Significance of Ekadasi

Why do we fast on Ekādaśī? Is it only because pāpa (sin) enters into grains on that day, or is it something deeper than that? In this talk given on February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains the true significance of Ekādaśī as the day when Śrī Kṛṣṇa feels more necessity to enjoy. He also explains about the significance of Dvādaśī.
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

The Inspired Vaiṣṇava

In this talk from February 15th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how the guru is the direct āśraya-vigraha (shelter) for the disciple and how the disciple is primarily concerned with the guru’s aspect as an ‘inspired Vaiṣṇava.’
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Divine Competition

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.
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

A Competition of Dedication

Srila B.R. Sridhara Maharaja speaks about the nature of competition between different groups of servitors in the spiritual world which is only in the spirit of dedication.

Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Kṛṣṇa - Autocrat, Despot, Liar!

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.
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

How To Know Our Spiritual Progress

A short video from a lecture delivered by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on 25th January 2004 at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, India.

Swami BG Narasingha

Three Stages of Krishna Bhakti

A short video from a lecture delivered by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on 25th January 2004 at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, India.

Swami BG Narasingha

Dancing With a Shadow

In this class given on May 15th 2002 in Vermont, USA, Śrīla Narasingha Maharaja speaks from Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā Chapter 16 in relation to the the Lord leaving for Vṛndāvana.
Swami BG Narasingha

The Real Key to Success

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".
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Truth in Installments

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.
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

When the Guru Should be Rejected

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

Who Are We Working Under?

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.
Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja