Weekly Sanga

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 72

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:33:14 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 72 ratha-yatraya jagannatha darsana karila ratha-agre prabhura nrtya-kirtana dekhila TRANSLATION During the Ratha-yatra ceremony Rupa Gosvami saw Lord Jagannatha. He also saw Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu dancing and chanting in front of the ratha. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 57

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:42:46 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 57 uttarasmad uttarasmat purva-purvo sreyaya bhavati TRANSLATION Each earlier stage should be considered better than the one following it. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 62

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:57:40 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 62 bhakta-gana lana kaila gundica marjana aitota asi' kaila vanya-bhojana TRANSLATION After Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, taking all His devotees with Him, performed the Gundica-marjana [washing and cleansing of the Gundica temple], He went to the garden known as Aitota and accepted prasadam at a picnic within the garden. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 56

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:09:23 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 56 gauni tridha guna-bhedad artadi-bhedad va TRANSLATION Secondary devotional service is of three kinds, according to which of the three material modes predominates, or according to which material motivation -- distress and so on -- brings one to bhakti. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 57

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:05:10 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 57 toma-dunhara krpate inhara ha-u taiche sakti yate vivarite parena krsna-rasa-bhakti TRANSLATION "May Rupa Gosvami, by Your mercy, become so powerful that he will be able to describe the transcendental mellows of devotional service." Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 55

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:58:01 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 55 tat prapya tad evavalokayati tad eva srnoti tad eva bhasayati tad eva cintayati TRANSLATION Having obtained pure love of God, one looks only at the Lord, hears only about Him, speaks only of Him, and thinks only of Him. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 48

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:25:09 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 48 'rupa dandavat kare', -- haridasa kahila haridase mili' prabhu rupe alingila TRANSLATION When the Lord arrived, Rupa Gosvami immediately offered his obeisances. Haridasa informed the Lord, "This is Rupa Gosvami offering You obeisances," and the Lord embraced him. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, April 25, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:20:53 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations and takes questions. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 38

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:51:42 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 38 rupa-gosani prabhu-pase karila gamana prabhure dekhite tanra utkanthita mana TRANSLATION Rupa Gosvami then departed to see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, for he was very eager to see Him. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 55

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:23:32 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 34

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:12:31 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 34 etha prabhu-ajnaya rupa aila vrndavana krsna-lila-nataka karite haila mana TRANSLATION Meanwhile, following the order of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Srila Rupa Gosvami returned to Vrndavana. He desired to write dramas concerning the pastimes of Lord Krsna. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 53

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:55:51 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 53 prakasyate kvapi patre TRANSLATION Nonetheless, from time to time pure love of God is revealed to those who are qualified. Download the class.

Paradox and Perfection at Yogamaya New York

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:37:42 -0500

Paradox and Perfection at Yogamaya New York On March 29, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a seminar entitled Paradox and Perfection at Yogamaya Studio in New York. The following are the recorded excerpts from the seminar. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:29:00 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 25 utkanthaya cali' sabe aila nilacale purvavat mahaprabhu milila sakale TRANSLATION Thus in great anxiety they all walked to Jagannatha Puri, where Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu met them as usual. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 52

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:37:23 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 52 mukasvadana-vat TRANSLATION [Trying to describe the experience of pure love of God] is like a mute's effort to describe what he tastes. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 20

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:57:03 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 20 eka-dina sivanande ghatiyale rakhila kukkurake bhata dite sevaka pasarila TRANSLATION One day while Sivananda was detained by a tollman, his servant forgot to give the dog its cooked rice. Download the class.

Preview: Paradox and Perfection

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:14:22 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gives us a preview of an upcoming lecture entitled Paradox and Perfection. Download the class.

Yogamaya New York Teacher Training Seminar - March 25, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:47:18 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gives a seminar on bhakti to the teacher training class at Yogamaya New York. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 51

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:52:11 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 51 anirvacaniyam prema-svarupam TRANSLATION The true nature of pure love of God is beyond description. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 13

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:15:03 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 13 vrndavana haite prabhu nilacale aila svarupa-gosani gaude varta pathaila TRANSLATION When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu returned to Jagannatha Puri from Vrndavana, Svarupa Damodara Gosani immediately sent news of the Lord's arrival to the devotees in Bengal. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 9

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:02:36 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 9 madhya-lila sanksepete karilun varnana antya-lila-varnana kichu suna, bhakta-gana TRANSLATION I have briefly described the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu known as the madhya-lila. Now I shall attempt to describe something about His last pastimes, which are known as the antya-lila. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 49

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:09:04 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 48 yo vedan api sanyasyati kevalam avicchinnanuragam labhate TRANSLATION That person who renounces even the Vedas obtains exclusive and uninterrupted attraction for God. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:35:36 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 2 durgame pathi me 'ndhasya skhalat-pada-gater muhuh sva-krpa-yasti-danena santah santv avalambanam TRANSLATION My path is very difficult. I am blind, and my feet are slipping again and again. Therefore, may the saints help me by granting me the stick of their mercy as my support. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 48

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:05:13 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 48 yah karma-phalam karmani sanyasyati tato nirdvandvo bhavati TRANSLATION [Who can cross beyond illusion?] That person who renounces material duties and their profits, thus transcending duality. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 47

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:04:28 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 47 yo vivikta-sthanam sevate yo loka-bandham unmulayati nistraigunyo bhavati yo yoga-ksemam tyajati TRANSLATION [Who can cross beyond illusion?] That person who stays in a secluded place, cuts off at the root his attachment to mundane society, becomes free from the influence of the three modes of nature, and gives up hankering for material gain and security. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 46

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:57:56 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 46 kas tarati kas tarati mayam yah sangam tyajati yo mahanubhavam sevate nirmamo bhavati TRANSLATION Who can cross beyond illusion? One who abandons material association, serves the sages, and becomes selfless. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:12:37 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 1 pangum langhayate sailam mukam avartayec chrutim yat-krpa tam aham vande krsna-caitanyam isvaram TRANSLATION I offer my respectful obeisances to Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, by whose mercy even a lame man can cross over a mountain and a dumb man recite Vedic literature. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 44

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:04:04 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 44 kama-krodha-moha-smrti-bhramsa-buddhi-nasa-sarva-nasa-karanatvat TRANSLATION Material association is the cause of lust, anger, confusion, forgetfulness, loss of intelligence, and total calamity. Download the class.

The Appearance Day of Sri Nityananda

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:04:27 -0500

On today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami discusses the importance of one's sanga, aspects of guru tattva, and the appearance day of Sri Nityanananda. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 43

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:29:25 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 43 duhsangam sarvathaiva tyajyah TRANSLATION One should give up all kinds of degrading association. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:57:15 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 25 sri-jaiminir uvaca matur evam maha-ramya- prasnenananditah sutah tam natva sasru-romancam arebhe pratibhasitum TRANSLATION Sri Jaimini said: Delighted by this most pleasing inquiry from Mother Uttara, her son, Pariksit, bowed down to her and began his reply. Tears poured from his eyes, and his bodily hairs stood on end. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 39

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:58:22 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 39 mahat-sangas tu durlabho 'gamyo 'moghas ca TRANSLATION The association of great souls is rarely obtained, difficult to understand, and infallible. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:32:04 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 21 ye sarva-nairapeksyena radha-dasyecchavah param sankirtayanti tan-nama tadrsa-priyata-mayah TRANSLATION They chant His names and are full of unique love for Him. Indifferent to everything else, they want only to become servants of Sri Radha. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 37

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:00:10 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 37 loke 'pi bhagavad-guna-sravana-kirtanat TRANSLATION One achieves bhakti by hearing and chanting about the Supreme Lord's special qualities, even while engaged in the ordinary activities of life in this world. Download the class.

Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 3

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:45:53 -0500

On September 17-18, 2011, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a 15 hour seminar on bhakti at Yogamaya Studio in New York. The following is the third and final excerpt from the seminar. Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 3

Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:42:17 -0500

On September 17-18, 2011, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a 15 hour seminar on bhakti at Yogamaya Studio in New York. The following is part two from the seminar. Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 2

Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:32:21 -0500

On September 17-18, 2011, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a 15 hour seminar on bhakti at Yogamaya Studio in New York. The following is part one from the seminar. Bhakti Seminar at Yogamaya New York - Part 1

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 20

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:42:47 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 20 param kastham gatam tat-tad- rasa-jatiyatocitam athapi rasa-krt-tadrg- bhaktanam astu ka gatih TRANSLATION They have all attained the ultimate limit of happiness, each in his own kind of ecstatic reciprocation with the Lord. But what place is destined for the exceptional devotees of the performer of the rasa dance? Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 36

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:02:56 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 36 avyavrtta-bhajanat TRANSLATION One achieves bhakti by worshiping the Lord ceaselessly. Download the class.

Remembering Srimati Yamuna Devi

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:27:57 -0500

On today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami, along with others, remembers Srimati Yamuna Devi who had just passed away on December 20, 2011. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 35

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:17:38 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 35 tat tu visaya-tyagat sanga-tyagac ca TRANSLATION One achieves bhakti by giving up sense gratification and mundane association. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 15

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:29:17 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 15 tatra sri-krsna-padabja- saksat-seva-sukham sada bahudhanubhavantas te ramante dhik-krtamrtam TRANSLATION The pure devotees living in Vaikuntha enjoy forever in varied ways the happiness of directly serving Sri Krsna’s lotus feet. In comparison, the nectar of liberation appears condemned. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 34

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:00:19 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 34 tasyah sadhanani gayanty acaryah TRANSLATION Standard authorities have described the methods for achieving devotional service. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 14

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:47:42 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 14 vaikuntham durlabham muktaih sandrananda-cid-atmakam niskama ye tu tad-bhakta labhante sadya eva tat TRANSLATION That abode, Vaikuntha, is made of concentrated ecstasy and pure consciousness. Even for liberated souls it is difficult to attain. But the Lord’s devotees who are free from selfish desires reach it at once. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 33

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:13:28 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 33 asmat saiva grahya mumuksubhih TRANSLATION Therefore seekers of liberation should take to devotional service alone. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 13

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:43:57 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 13 bhakta bhagavato ye tu sa-kamah svecchayakhilan bhunjanah sukha-bhogams te visuddha yanti tat-padam TRANSLATION But even the devotees of the Personality of Godhead who still have material desires can enjoy the pleasures they wish and then become fully purified and go to the Lord’s abode. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 28

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:12:16 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 28 tasya jnanam eva sadhanam ity eke TRANSLATION Some say that knowledge is the means for developing devotion. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 11 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:14:53 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with the Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 11. Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 11 bhogante muhur avrttim ete sarve prayanti hi mahar-adi-gatah kecin mucyante brahmana saha TRANSLATION But when their enjoyment ends, all these persons must return to this mundane earth. Only a select few of those who have reached the planets of Mahar and beyond are liberated along with Brahma. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 27

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:24:37 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 27 isvarasyapy abhimani-dvesitvad dainya-priyatvac ca TRANSLATION Furthermore, the Lord dislikes the proud but is pleased with the humble. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 11

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:00:08 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 11 bhogante muhur avrttim ete sarve prayanti hi mahar-adi-gatah kecin mucyante brahmana saha TRANSLATION But when their enjoyment ends, all these persons must return to this mundane earth. Only a select few of those who have reached the planets of Mahar and beyond are liberated along with Brahma. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:22:42 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 25 sa tu karma-jnana-yogebhyo 'py adhikatara TRANSLATION Pure devotional service, on the other hand, is far superior to fruitive work, philosophical speculation, and mystic meditation. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 7

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:07:15 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 7 sri-kṛṣṇa-karuṇa-sara- patra-nirdhara-sat-katham srutvabhut paramananda- purna tava pitamahi TRANSLATION After your grandmother heard the sacred narration about the search for the person most favored by the essence of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, she was filled with the highest bliss. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 24

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:20:08 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 24 nasty eva tasmims tat-sukha-sukhitvam TRANSLATION In such false devotion one does not find pleasure exclusively in the Lord's pleasure. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 22

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:08:35 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 22 tatrapi na mahatmya-jnana-vismrty-apavadah TRANSLATION Even in the case of the gopis, one cannot criticize them for forgetting the Lord's greatness. Download the class.

Remembering Srila Prabhupada and Karttika at Govardhana

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:59:33 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his experiences and realizations of Srila Prabhupada as he celebrates his disappearance at Govardhana with other disciples of Srila Prabhupada and his grand disciples. Maharaja also gives us a glimpse of Karttika at Govardhana. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 21 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:07:17 -0500

In today's class Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues Sutra 21. Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 21 yatha vraja-gopikanam TRANSLATION The cowherd women of Vraja are an example of pure bhakti. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:30:58 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 21 yatha vraja-gopikanam TRANSLATION The cowherd women of Vraja are an example of pure bhakti. Download the class.

Dhanurdhara Swami speaks at St. Albans School

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:25:07 -0500

On Thursday, September 22, 2011, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a short sermon that at the chapel of St. Albans School of the National Cathedral for all their students and teachers. St. Albans is arguably the most prestigious prep school in the America where former Vice President Al Gore and many other prominent US leaders are alumni. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:57:29 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 2 srimad-bhagavatambhodhi- piyusam idam apiban na trpyami muni-srestha tvan-mukhambhoja-vasitam TRANSLATION O best of sages, I cannot drink enough of this nectarean ocean of Srīmad-Bhagavatam, its fragrance enhanced by contact with your lotus mouth. Download the class.

Srila Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyasa Puja Address 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:58:57 -0500

In his Vyasa Puja address given on Sunday, September 26, 2010, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami addresses his disciples and well-wishers. Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja also requests his godbrothers, His Grace Lakshmi Nrsimha Prabhu and His Holiness Janananda Goswami, to share their realizations on guru-tattva. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 15

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:41:33 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 15 tal-laksanani vacyante nana-mata-bhedat TRANSLATION Now the characteristics of devotional service will be described according to various authoritative opinions. Download the class.

Remembering His Grace Gopiparanadhana Prabhu

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:41:16 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami remembers His Grace Gopiparanadhana Prabhu and shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 14

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:38:47 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 14 loke 'pi tavad eva bhojanadi-vyaparas tv a-sarira-dharanavadhi TRANSLATION For as long as the body lasts, one should engage minimally in social and political activities and in such matters as eating. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:27:41 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 2 Chapter 1 Text 1 sri-janamejaya uvaca satyam sac-chastra-vargartha- sarah sangrhya durlabhah gudhah sva-matre pitra me krsna-premna prakasitah TRANSLATION Sri Janamejaya said: Truly, my father gleaned the essential meaning of all eternal scriptures, and with great love for Krsna he revealed to his mother that rare confidential truth. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 7

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:44:35 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 7 sa na kamayamana nirodha-rupatvat TRANSLATION There is no question of lust in the execution of pure devotional service, because in it all material activities are renounced. Download the class.

Radhastami - The Glories of Srimati Radharani

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:38:22 -0500

In today's sanga, on the appearance day of Srimati Radharani, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his thoughts and realizations on Srimati Radharani. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 9

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:40:52 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 9 tasminn ananyata tad-virodhisudasinata ca TRANSLATION Renunciation also means being exclusively dedicated to the Lord and indifferent to what stands in the way of His service. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 159

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:14:49 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 159 tasam natham ballavinam sametam tabhih premna samsrayanti yathoktham matah satyam tat-prasadan mahattvam tasam jnatum saksyasi tvam ca kincit TRANSLATION If you follow my advice and with pure love take shelter of the gopis and their master, Lord Sri Krsna, then, O mother, I promise that by Krsna's mercy you will be abole to understand something of the gopis' greatness. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 4

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:24:29 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 4 yal labdhva puman siddho bhavaty amrto bhavati trpto bhavati TRANSLATION Upon achieving that stage of transcendental devotional service in pure love of God, a person becomes perfect, immortal, and peaceful. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 158

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:08:25 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 158 gopinam vitatadbhuta-sphutatara-premanalarcis-chata- dagdhanam kila nama-kirtana-krtat tasam visesat smrteh tat-tiksna-jvalanocchikhagra-kanika-sparsena sadyo maha- vaikalyam sa bhajam kadapi na mukhe namani kartum prabhuh TRANSLATION The gopis were consumed by the expansive flames of the wondrous blazing fire of love for Krsna. If my guru chants the names of these gopis and recalls a gopi's distinguishing qualities, he too is touched by sparks shooting forth from the flames of this intense fire, and he at once becomes greatly agitated. Therefore he has to avoid pronouncing the gopis' names. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 3

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:20:54 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 3 amrta-svarupa ca TRANSLATION This pure love for God is eternal. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 153

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:03:46 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 153 kevalam paramam dainyam avalambyasya siksaya sriman-madana-gopala caranabjam upasata TRANSLATION Encountering a mood of great and single-minded humility, they began worshipping the lotus feet of Sriman Madana-gopala according to Narada's instructions. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 148

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:12:20 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 148 uddhavena smaryamanam vijitam satyabhamaya anyabhir mahisibhis ca ranjitam tat-tad-ihaya TRANSLATION Uddhava suggested to Narada what was best to eat, Satyabhama fanned him, and the other queens pleased him with various kinds of service. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:06:18 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 2 sa tv asmin parama-prema-rupa TRANSLATION Devotional service manifests as the most elevated, pure love for God. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 144

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:17:15 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 144 tvadiyas tah kridah sakrd api bhuvo vapi vacasa brda srutyangair va sprsati krta-dhih kascid api yah sa nityam sri-gopi-kuca-kalasa-kasmira-vilasat- tvadiyanghri-dvandve kalayatu-taram prema-bhajanam TRANSLATION Whether by speaking, thinking, hearing, or physical contact, if any person in this world comes in touch even once with these pastimes of Yours and is convinced of their importance, may he be endowed eternally with the power to worship Your feet in pure love, feel resplendent with the saffron dust from the pitcher-like breasts of the blessed gopis. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:04:43 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 1 athato bhaktim vyakhyasyamah TRANSLATION Now, therefore, I will try to explain the process of devotional service. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 143

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:44:37 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 143 payam payam vraja-jana-gana-prema-vapi-marala sriman-namamrtam aviratam gokulabdhy-utthitam te tat-tad-vesacarita-nikarojjrmbhitam mista-mistam sarvai lokan jagati ramayan matta-cesto bhramani TRANSLATION O swan gliding in the lakes of Vraja-vrasis' love, I wish that I may wander everywhere always chanting, drinking the nectar of Your names. Those most sweet names arise from the ocean of Gokula and spread the glories of Your infinitely varied dress and ways of acting. As I wander, behaving like a madman, may I distribute joy to everyone in all the worlds. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | July 20, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:41:21 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 140

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:18:29 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 140 sri-pariksid uvaca nartitva narado harsad bhaiksya-vat sad-vara-dvayam yacamano jagadedam tam vadanya-sriomanim TRANSLATION Sri Pariksit said: Narada danced in sheer joy. And like a mendicant asking alms, he begged from Krsna two excellent boons. Speaking to the Lord, the crest jewel of charitable persons, the is what Narada said. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | Remembering Sripada Aindra Prabhu

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:53:28 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his remembrances of Sripada Aindra Prabhu, as well as his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 133-134

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:40:27 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 133-134 svayam prayagasya dasasvamedha- tirthadike dvaravati-parante sambhasitanam visaye bhramitva purnarthatam srimad-anugrahena vipradinam srotu-kamo munindro harsat krsnasyananad eva saksat evam matah prarthayam asa hrdyam tasmin ramyodara-simhe varam prak TRANSLATION From Dasasvamedha-tirtha in Prayaga to Dvaraka, Narada had wandered. And he had spoken with devotees--the brahmana at Prayaga, and all the others--who by the Lord's divine grace had each achieved perfection. Feeling great pleasure, Narada, the king of sages, now wanted to hear of this perfection directly from Lord Krsna's own mouth. Dear mother, Lord Krsna is the all-attractive lion among generous benefactors. Now, therefore, Narada begged from Him the first blessing he wished to receive. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 130

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:18:36 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 130 na sambandhaved asmaranam kadapi sva-jivananam yad api priyanam tathapi kenapi visesanena smrtih praharsaya yatha su-jivitam TRANSLATION Those dear as life one can never forget, but when reminded of them in a special way one feels happy, like one who has lived a life of good fortune. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 128

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:02:15 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 128 icchet punas tadrsam eva bhavam klistam kathancit tad-abhavatah syat yesam na bhatiti mate 'pi tesam gadhopakari smrti-dah priyanam TRANSLATION One may want to feel that separation again, and may indeed feel distressed if one cannot. Thus a person who can remind one of a beloved not present is considered the most sincere and helpful friend. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | June 22, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:59:32 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Drama as Yoga

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:16:17 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Maharaja gives a preview of his featured talk at the Boston Yoga and Chant Fest, which includes "Drama as Yoga." Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | June 15, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:55:18 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 127

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:34:13 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 127 tac-choka-duhkhoparamasya pascac cittam yatah purnataya prasannam samprapta-sambhoga-maha-sukhena sampanna-vat tisthati sarvadaiva TRANSLATION After the pain of despair is relieved, one's heart feels fully satisfied, delighting constantly as one enjoys the great pleasure of meeting with one's beloved. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | June 8, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:48:11 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 123

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:46:41 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 123 pratyuvacoddavah smitva prabho bhityapi lajjaya tato brahmanya-devena svayam uktah pravesya sah TRANSLATION Uddhava smiled and answered, "My Lord, because he is afraid and embarrassed." Then the Lord, who always favors the brahmanas, Himself brought Narada inside and spoke to him. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | June 1, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:12:56 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | May 25, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:11:31 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | May 18, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:13:29 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 May 2011 11:31:42 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117. Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117 ekah sa me tad-vraja-loka-vat priyas tadrn-maha-prema-bhara-prabhavatah vaksyaty adah kincana badarayanir maj-jivite sisya-vare sva sannibhe TRANSLATION Just one person, almost as dear to Me as the devotees of Vraja, will be able to describe those topics--Sukadeva, the son of Badarayana Vyasa. By the power of great love in the mood of the Vraja-vasis, he will speak something of those matters to his excellent disciple who resembles him in spiritual qualities and whom I once brought back to life. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | May 11, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:05:59 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:59:47 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117 ekah sa me tad-vraja-loka-vat priyas tadrn-maha-prema-bhara-prabhavatah vaksyaty adah kincana badarayanir maj-jivite sisya-vare sva sannibhe TRANSLATION Just one person, almost as dear to Me as the devotees of Vraja, will be able to describe those topics--Sukadeva, the son of Badarayana Vyasa. By the power of great love in the mood of the Vraja-vasis, he will speak something of those matters to his excellent disciple who resembles him in spiritual qualities and whom I once brought back to life. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | May 4, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:13:33 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 111-112

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 May 2011 10:08:37 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 111-112 akasa-yana vidhi-rudra-sakrah siddah sasi deva-ganas tathanye gavo vrsa vatsa-gana mrgas ca vrksah khaga gulma-latas trnani nadyo 'tha meghah sa-carah sthiras ca sacetanacetanakah prapancah prema-pravahottha-vikara-ruddah sva-sva-svabhavat parivrttim apuh TRANSLATION Brahma, Rudra, Indra, Candra, the Siddhas, and other demigods moving in the sky were overcome by changes aroused in them by the current of ecstatic love. So too were the cows, bulls, calves, and wild beasts, the trees, birds, bushes, creepers, and all other beings, both moving and nonmoving, alive and inert. Each of them underwent a transformation by which their own nature changed into nature just the opposite. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 104-5

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:25:11 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 104-105 sodasanam sahasranam sa-satanam mad-aptaye krta-katyayani-puja- vratanam gopa-yositam nidarsanad iva sviyam kincit svasthayitum manah tavatya eva yuyam vai mayatraita vivahitah TRANSLATION Some 16,100 gopis had with vows worshiped Katyayani to obtain Me. To bring My mind somewhat to peace by seeing a likeness of them, I married the same number of you queens here in Dvaraka. Download the class.

Wednesday Sanga | April 20, 2011

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:59:49 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his recent studies and realizations from Bhagavad-gita. Download the class.

Sacred Rivers Yoga: The Yoga of Forgiveness

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:37:40 -0500

Today's sanga is entitled “The Yoga of Forgiveness” given by Dhanurdhara Swami on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Sacred Rivers Yoga in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Download the class.