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Differences Between Pure Devotees

Jul 9 2021 - Video
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In this discussion, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked the question, "Why are there sometimes differences between pure devotees?" Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how due to differences in rasa and līlā, sometimes differences may occur. He also talks about the differences amongst the general devotees... » more

Service & Inquiry

Jul 7 2021 - Video
Govindaji Gardens
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A lecture by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on proper advancement in spiritual life through faithful service and inquiry. The lecture was delivered on the occasion of Vyasa Puja celebration of Swami B.G. Narasingha on 27th August 2000, at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, India. » more

The Worship of Saligrama

Jul 2 2021 - Video
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In this talk from 21st February 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja answers the question that if the worship of Govardhana is more important for Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, why do we find the worship of śālagrāṁa-śilā in Gauḍīya temples? » more

Philosophy of the Absolute

Jun 30 2021 - Video
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Swami B.R. Sridhara Maharaja gives an overview on Hegel's and Berkeley's views on reality and their similarity with the Vaishnava conception of the absolute truth. » more

The History of the Gaudiya Sarasvata Parampara - Seminar Part II

Jun 29 2021 - Video
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Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives a seminar at Śaraṇāgati farm in British Colombia on June 23rd 2001. This is the second part of the seminar. In this video, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja speaks about Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s relationship with his dīkṣā-guru, Vipina Vihari Gosvāmī, and about the deviations... » more

Govardhana, the Domain of Divine Love

Jun 22 2021 - Video
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Filmed on February 21st 1982, in Sri Caitanya Saraswat Math, Navadvīpa, West Bengal, India. In this talk by Śrīla Śridhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja, he explains the difference in worshipping śālagrāma-śilā and govardhana-śilā, and how the Gauḍīyas prefer the worship of Govardhana in the mood of rāga-... » more

The History of the Gaudiya Sarasvata Parampara - Seminar Part I

Jun 18 2021 - Video
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Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives a seminar at Śaraṇāgati farm in British Colombia on June 23rd 2001. In this introduction, Mahārāja explains how the agent of Kṛṣṇa must also become a listener to his own words, and those that hear him must be alive and eager for that message from the infinite plane. » more

The Ultimate Realization of God

Jun 17 2021 - Video
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A lecture from Srimad Bhagavatam held at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, on 3rd January 1999 by Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja wherein he elucidates upon the stages of god realization. » more

Guru is Not Limited

Jun 13 2021 - Video
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Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja explains how the guru may approach the sincere disciple in various aspects, and is not confined in a visual mind/eye experience. He also mentions how Kṛṣṇa Himself states that He is non-different from the guru, and how this point should not be ignored. » more

Serving the Servant of the Servant

May 27 2021 - Video
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In this talk from February 24th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja answers a question about the famous 16th Century devotee, Mirābāi and explains how the jīva can never serve Kṛṣna directly, but must serve Kṛṣna’s devotees. » more

Lord Narasimha Dev - The Protector of Siddhanta

May 26 2021 - Video
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Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja explains the position of Lord Narasimha Dev as the protector of the devotees and the devotional principles. » more

Conception within Sadhu-sanga

May 23 2021 - Video
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Recorded on June 28th 2001 (Saranagati, BC - Class at Yamuna Devi's House). After reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s purport to Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, 4.9.11, Śrila Narasiṅgha Mahārāja begins the class by explaining how there are two levels of ’24 hour service to Kṛṣṇa’ - one in the practicing devotees life,... » more

Kṛṣṇa is not for our enjoyment!

Apr 26 2021 - Video
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In this class given in Vermont, US, on June 6th 2001, from Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Adi-līlā 7.7, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja discusses the hierarchy of great personalities and then explains how Kṛṣṇa has four specific qualities that are not found in others. He briefly speaks about these qualities... » more

Hare Kṛṣṇa or Hare Rāma?

Apr 23 2021 - Video
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In this talk from February 21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains something of the history and conception of the mahā-mantra according to the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava school of thought. » more

The Mood of Vrndavana Means Selflessness

Apr 12 2021 - Video
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In this class from Novato, California, September 4th 1999, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives class from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.9.21. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja explains how three books - Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Mahābhārata and Harivaṁśa - specifically talk about Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes in detail, but only the Śrīmad... » more

The Divine Revival of Mahaprabhu's Sankirtan Movement

Mar 28 2021 - Video
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A lecture by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja given on the Gaura Purnima day, 4th March 2004, wherein he describes the glories of and recounts important events in the exemplary life of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur in relation to his most significant achievement — the divine revival of Sri Chaitanya... » more

The Most Effective Process

Mar 27 2021 - Video
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Lecture given on March 12th, 2017 - Śrī Gaura Pūrṇimā Day. Swami B.G. Narasingha explains the yuga-dharma to Indian guests and western yoga students and instructors on the day of Śrī Gaura Pūrṇimā. He explains how the many different processes of dharma have no to little efficacy in the age of Kali... » more

The Nature of Sri Caitanya

Mar 26 2021 - Video
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In this talk from February 22nd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains why Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave the highest prema to the lowest persons. He also describes the magnanimity of the Pañca Tattva which helps the fallen jīvas advance in this age. » more

The Hidden Avatara

Mar 23 2021 - Video
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Srila B.R. Sridhara Maharaja speaks about the hidden avatara of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and also explains the two fold reason for His appearance as indicated in the verses of Srimad Bhagavatam. » more

Humility, Hankering & the Heart

Mar 19 2021 - Video
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This lecture was given in Palace Press, San Rafael, USA Jan. 26th 1999. Swami Narasiṅgha reads from ‘Śrī Bhakti Rakṣaka Bhajana Mādhurī’ and discusses Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja’s connection to Nityānanda Prabhu, and how the installation of Gaura-Nitāi is not a ‘lower thing’ as some devotees believe.... » more