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... » more
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.
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In this class on Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 5.9.33, given at Yamunā Devī’s āśrama in British Colombia on June 26th 2001, Swami B.G. Narasingha Mahārāja explains how a Vaiṣṇava is known by his aspiration, and not by his current condition. He describes how when a devotee tries to offer service, Kṛṣṇa leaves... » more
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.’
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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... » more
In this talk given on 16th January 2000 in South India, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja reads from his ‘Prabhupāda Līlā Smaraṇa Maṅgala Stotra’ and discusses the relationship between the prākṛta and aprākṛta-līlā of Śrī Guru - in particular, in relation to Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda.
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A short video from a lecture delivered by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on 25th January 2004 at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, India. Sripada Mahararja speaks about the proper way to gauge our spiritual advancement during our journey in devotional service.
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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.
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In this talk given on 6th February 2000, Swami B.G.Narasingha speaks to a group of Śrī Vaiṣṇava brāhmaṇas at the Nambi Rāyār temple in Thirukkurungudi, Tamil Nadu, about the life of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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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".
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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.
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A short video from a lecture delivered by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on 25th January 2004 at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, India. Sripada Mahararja speaks about the progress in our understanding of Krishna Bhakti through the stages of sambandha, abhidheya, and prayojana.
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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.
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In this informal class given on Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s appearance day in Querétaro, Mexico on February 28th 2016, Śrīla B.G Narasingha Maharaja speaks about the teachings of Sarasvatī Ṭhākura based upon an article by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja.
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In this talk from February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked what practical instruction is found in the pastime between Vāmana and Śukrācārya.
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In this informal talk given at Śrī Rūpānuga Bhajana Āśrama in Vṛndāvana on 23rd July 2016, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja talks with devotee guests on a variety of subjects pertaining to the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement and what lessons need to be learned from the past.
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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.
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In this question and answers session given on June 21st 2001 in Vancouver, Canada, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja discusses a variety of topics concerning Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava history...
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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.
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