Weekly Sanga

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:04 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami discusses the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.” Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 23

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:22:11 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 23 ku-cailam malinam ksamam dvijam dhamani-santatam devi paryacarat saksac camara-vyajanena vai TRANSLATION By fanning him with her camara, the divine goddess of fortune personally served that poor brahmana, whose clothing was torn and dirty and who was so thin that veins were visible all over his body. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, May 5, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:06:21 -0500

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

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, May 1, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:25:06 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami discusses the second chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Nitya-Dharma of the Jiva is Pure and Everlasting.” Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 15

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:27:27 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 15 sa tan adaya vipragryah prayayau dvarakam kila krsna-sandarsanam mahyam katham syad iti cintayan TRANSLATION Taking the flat rice, the saintly brahmana set off for Dvaraka, all the while wondering "How will I be able to have Krsna's audience?" Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, April 24, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:13:16 -0500

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 8

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:06:27 -0500

Here is the eighth and final part of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 8

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 7

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:35:03 -0500

Here is part seven of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 7

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 6

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:03:37 -0500

Here is part six of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 6

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 5

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:39:30 -0500

Here is part five of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 5

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 4

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:07:07 -0500

Here is part four of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 4

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 3

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:35:43 -0500

Here is part three of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 3

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:01:34 -0500

Here is part two of the seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali given by Dhanurhdara Swami as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 2

Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:26:45 -0500

On April 6, and April 7, 2013, Dhanurdhara Swami gave an extensive 12 hour seminar on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as part of Yogamaya's teacher training in New York City. Dhanurdhara Swami at Yogamaya (Photo by Lisa Bermudez) Yoga Sutras Seminar at Yogamaya Part 1

Yoga Psychology at Down Dog Yoga

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:36:55 -0500

Yoga Psychology at Down Dog Yoga The following is a class Srila Dhanurdhara Swami recently gave on April 2, 2013, at Down Dog Yoga in Reading, Pennsylvania, entitled “Yoga Psychology,” based on the question “Is there therapy in the Vedas?” which Maharaja addressed in his essay of the same name. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 6

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:45:21 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 6 sri-suka uvaca krsnasyasit sakha kascid brahmano brahma-vittamah virakta indriyarthesu prasantatma jitendriyah TRANSLATION Sukadeva Gosvami said: Lord Krsna had a certain brahmana friend [named Sudama] who was most learned in Vedic knowledge and detached from all sense enjoyment. Furthermore, his mind was peaceful and his senses subdued. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:22:14 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:41:46 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 80 Text 1 sri-rajovaca bhagavan yani canyani mukundasya mahatmanah viryany ananta-viryasya srotum icchami he prabho TRANSLATION King Pariksit said: My lord, O master, I wish to hear about other valorous deeds performed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Mukunda, whose valor is unlimited. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, April 10, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:52:09 -0500

A Talk in Middle America

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:25:43 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami discusses his recent lecture to a group of conservative Christians and the reception he received. Dhanurdhara Swami and Graham on his farm. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, April 3, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:09:07 -0500

The Yoga of Forgiveness

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:42:03 -0500

The Yoga of Forgiveness A must listen to, in this latest of Yogamaya New York's Sat-Sanga series, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gives a lively and enlightening talk on the Yoga of Forgiveness - how forgiveness is an integral part of one's spiritual life. Maharaja relates forgiveness to the concepts of ahimsa, dharma, and karma as well as giving practical methods to explore forgiveness in our own lives. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 2 Chapter 1 Text 11

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:02:13 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 2 Chapter 1 Text 11 etan nirvidyamananam icchatam akuto-bhayam yoginam nrpa nirnitam harer namanukirtanam TRANSLATION O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all, including those who are free from all material desires, those who are desirous of all material enjoyment, and also those who are self-satisfied by dint of transcendental knowledge. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:41:34 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the first chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Eternal and Temporary Dharmas of the Jiva.” Download the class.

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 42

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:14:13 -0500

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 42 niravadhi kṛṣṇāveśa prabhura śarīre mahā-viraktera prāya vyavahāra kare TRANSLATION Ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa was constantly visible in the body of the Lord, and He became most renounced in His dealings. Download the class.

Compassion and the Symptom of the Soul

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:33:03 -0500

The following is a class Srila Dhanurdhara Swami recently gave in Christchurch, New Zealand, entitled “Compassion and the Symptom of the Soul,” based on a passage from the seventh canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, where Prahlada pacifies Lord Nrsimhadeva with his prayers. Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 9 Text 43 naivodvije para duratyaya-vaitaranyas tvad-virya-gayana-mahamrta-magna-cittah soce tato vimukha-cetasa indriyartha- maya-sukhaya bharam udvahato vimudhan TRANSLATION O best of the great personalities, I am not at all afraid of material existence, for wherever I stay I am fully absorbed in thoughts of Your glories and activities. My concern is only for the fools and rascals who are making elaborate plans for material happiness and maintaining their families, societies and countries. I am simply concerned with love for them. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, March 6, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:27:09 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 9 Text 43

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:49:28 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 9 Text 43 naivodvije para duratyaya-vaitaranyas tvad-virya-gayana-mahamrta-magna-cittah soce tato vimukha-cetasa indriyartha- maya-sukhaya bharam udvahato vimudhan TRANSLATION O best of the great personalities, I am not at all afraid of material existence, for wherever I stay I am fully absorbed in thoughts of Your glories and activities. My concern is only for the fools and rascals who are making elaborate plans for material happiness and maintaining their families, societies and countries. I am simply concerned with love for them. Download the class.

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 92

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:01:05 -0500

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 92 kṛṣṇa-preme kānde prabhu śacīra nandana catur-dike veḍi’ kānde bhāgavata-gaṇa TRANSLATION The son of Śacī cried out of love for Kṛṣṇa, and all the devotees surrounding the Lord also cried loudly. Download the class.

Jaiva-Dharma - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:42:45 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami begins the first chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Eternal and Temporary Dharmas of the Jiva.” Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, February 17, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:24:19 -0500

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

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 24

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:42:24 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 24 tas tatha tyakta-sarvasah prapta atma-didrksaya vijnayakhila-drg-drasta praha prahasitananah TRANSLATION Lord Krsna, who witnesses the thoughts of all creatures, understood how those ladies had abandoned all worldly hopes and come there simply to see Him. Thus He addressed them as follows with a smile upon His face.. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, February 6, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:11:25 -0500

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

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, February 3, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:03:22 -0500

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

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, January 30, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:19:47 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami calls in from Jaipur and shares his realizations on his recent studies and from his recent travels in Sri Jagannatha Puri, Mumbai, and Jaipur. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, January 23, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:46:57 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies and his realizations from his stay in Sri Jagannatha Puri while traveling on a bus on his way to Alarnatha. Note: This class is fairly short due to bad phone reception. Download the class.

Srimad Bahagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 17

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:29:23 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 17 gas carayan sa gopalaih sa-ramo duram agatah bubhuksitasya tasyannam sanugasya pradiyatam TRANSLATION He has come a long way with the cowherd boys and Lord Balarama, tending the cows. Now He is hungry, so some food should be given for Him and His companions. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, January 16, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:48:06 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies, including those from the Brihad Bhagavatamrta and his realizations from his stay in Sridhama Mayapur. Download the class.

Srimad Bahagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Texts 10-11

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:35:27 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Texts 10-11 desah kalah prthag dravyam mantra-tantrartvijo 'gnayah devata yajamanas ca kratur dharmas ca yan-mayah tam brahma paramam saksad bhagavantam adhoksajam manusya-drstya dusprajna martyatmano na menire TRANSLATION Although the ingredients of sacrificial performance -- the place, time, particular paraphernalia, mantras, rituals, priests, fires, demigods, performer, offering and the as yet unseen beneficial results -- are all simply aspects of His opulences, the brahmanas saw Lord Krsna as an ordinary human because of their perverted intelligence. They failed to recognize that He is the Supreme Absolute Truth, the directly manifest Personality of Godhead, whom the material senses cannot ordinarily perceive. Thus bewildered by their false identification with the mortal body, they did not show Him proper respect. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, January 9, 2013

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:12:41 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies, including those from the Brihad Bhagavatamrta. Download the class.

Srimad Bahagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 9

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:00:29 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 9 iti te bhagavad-yacnam srnvanto 'pi na susruvuh ksudrasa bhuri-karmano balisa vrddha-maninah TRANSLATION The brahmanas heard this supplication from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, yet they refused to pay heed. Indeed, they were full of petty desires and entangled in elaborate rituals. Though presuming themselves advanced in Vedic learning, they were actually inexperienced fools. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 84

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:39:42 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 84 ya idam narada-proktam sivanusasanam visvasiti sraddhate sa bhaktiman bhavati sa prestham labhate sa prestham labhata iti TRANSLATION Anyone who trusts these instructions spoken by Narada and is convinced by them will be blessed with devotion and attain the most dear Lord. Yes, he will attain the most dear Lord. Download the class.

Srimad Bahagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 6

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:14:13 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 6 he bhumi-devah srnuta krsnasyadesa-karinah praptan janita bhadram vo gopan no rama-coditan TRANSLATION [The cowherd boys said:] O earthly gods, please hear us. We cowherd boys are executing the orders of Krsna, and we have been sent here by Balarama. We wish all good for you. Please acknowledge our arrival. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 83

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:09:02 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 83 ity evam vadanti jana-jalpa-nirbhaya eka-matah kumara-vyasa-suka-sandilya-garga-visnu-kaundilya-sesoddhavaruni-bali-hanumad-vibhisanadayo bhakty-acaryah TRANSLATION Thus say the founding authorities of devotional service: the Kumaras, Vyasa, Suka, Sandilya, Garga, Visnu, Kaundilya, Sesa, Uddhava, Aruni, Bali, Hanuman, Vibhisana, and others -- speaking without fear of worldly gossip and sharing among themselves one and the same opinion. Download the class.

Srimad Bahagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:34:48 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 1 sri-gopa ucuh rama rama maha-baho krsna dusta-nibarhana esa vai badhate ksun nas tac-chantim kartum arhathah TRANSLATION The cowherd boys said: O Rama, Rama, mighty-armed one! O Krsna, chastiser of the wicked ! We are being harassed by hunger, and You should do something about it. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 82

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:03:26 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 82 guna-mahatmyasakti-rupasakti-pujasakti-smaranasak ti-dasyasakti-sakhyasakti-vatsalyasakti-kantasakty-a tma-nivedanasakti-tan-mayasakti-parama-virahasakti-rupai kadhapy ekadasadha bhavati TRANSLATION Although devotional service is one, it becomes manifested in eleven forms of attachment: attachment to the Lord's glorious qualities, to His beauty, to worshiping Him, to remembering Him, to serving Him, to reciprocating with Him as a friend, to caring for Him as a parent, to dealing with Him as a lover, to surrendering one's whole self to Him, to being absorbed in thought of Him, and to experiencing separation from Him. This last is the supreme attachment. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, December 16, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:12:01 -0500

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

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 81

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:07 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 81 tri-satyasya bhaktir eva gariyasi bhaktir eva gariyasi TRANSLATION Devotional service is the most precious possession of a person who honestly uses his mind, body, and words. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 196

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:36:45 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 196 tomara sakti vina jivera nahe ei vani tumi sakti diya kahao, -- hena anumani" TRANSLATION "Without Your mercy such poetic expressions would be impossible for an ordinary living being to write. My guess is that You have given him the power." Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 80

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:15:04 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 80 sa kirtyamanah sighram evavirbhavaty anubhavayati bhaktan TRANSLATION When He is glorified, the Lord swiftly reveals Himself to His devotees and allows them to know Him as He is. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 193

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:16:53 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 193 "kavitva na haya ei amrtera dhara nataka-laksana saba siddhantera sara TRANSLATION Srila Ramananda Raya said, "This is not a poetic presentation; it is a continuous shower of nectar. Indeed, it is the essence of all ultimate realizations, appearing in the form of plays. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 81 / Akincana Krishna's Wedding Address

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:57:30 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 188

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:12:39 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 188 harim uddisate rajo-bharah puratah sangamayaty amum tamah vraja-vama-drsam na paddhatih prakata sarva-drsah sruter api TRANSLATION "'The dust from cows and calves on the road creates a kind of darkness indicating that Krsna is returning home from the pasture. Also, the darkness of evening provokes the gopis to meet Krsna. Thus the pastimes of Krsna and the gopis are covered by a kind of transcendental darkness and are therefore impossible for ordinary scholars of the Vedas to see.' Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 80

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:59:02 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 181

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:14:35 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 181 prabhu kahe, -- "raya, tomara ihate ullasa sunitei lajja, loke kare upahasa" TRANSLATION Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, "My dear Ramananda Raya, you are jubilant at hearing these poetic expressions, but I am ashamed to hear them, for people in general will joke about the subject of this verse." Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 79

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:50 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 79 sarvada sarva-bhavena niscintair bhagavan eva bhajaniyah TRANSLATION Those who are free of doubts should constantly worship the Supreme Lord with all their hearts. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 177

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:50:06 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 177 nija-pranayitam sudham udayam apnuvan yah ksitau kiraty alam uri-krta-dvija-kuladhiraja-sthitih sa luncita-tamas-tatir mama saci-sutakhyah sasi vasi-krta-jagan-manah kim api sarma vinyasyatu TRANSLATION "'The moonlike Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is known as the son of mother Saci, has now appeared on earth to spread devotional love of Himself. He is the emperor of the brahmana community. He can drive away all the darkness of ignorance and control the mind of everyone in the world. May that rising moon bestow upon us all good fortune.'" Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 78

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:46:33 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 78 ahimsa-satya-sauca-dayastikyadi-caritryani paripalaniyani TRANSLATION One should cultivate such good qualities as nonviolence, truthfulness, cleanliness, compassion, and faith. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 169

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:20:18 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 169 balad aksnor laksmih kavalayati navyam kuvalayam mukhollasah phullam kamala-vanam ullanghayati ca dasam kastam astapadam api nayaty angika-rucir vicitram radhayah kim api kila rupam vilasati TRANSLATION "'The beauty of Srimati Radharani's eyes forcibly devours the beauty of newly grown blue lotus flowers, and the beauty of Her face surpasses that of an entire forest of fully blossomed lotuses. Her bodily luster seems to place even gold into a painful situation. Thus the wonderful, unprecedented beauty of Srimati Radharani is awakening in Vrndavana.' Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 77

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:14:19 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 77 sukha-duhkheccha-labhadi-tyakte kale pratiksamane ksanardham api vyartham na neyam TRANSLATION Patiently enduring till the time when one can put aside material happiness, distress, desire, and false gain, one should not waste even a fraction of a second. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 162

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:32:48 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 162 sad-vamsatas tava janih purusottamasya panau sthitir muralike saralasi jatya kasmat tvaya sakhi guror visama grhita gopangana-gana-vimohana-mantra-diksa TRANSLATION "'My dear friend the flute, it appears that you have been born of a very good family, for your residence is in the hands of Sri Krsna. By birth you are simple and are not at all crooked. Why then have you taken initiation into this dangerous mantra that enchants the assembled gopis?' Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 76

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:09:04 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 76 bhakti-sastrani mananiyani tad-bodhaka-karmani karaniyani TRANSLATION One should respect the revealed scriptures of devotional service and discharge the duties they prescribe. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, October 21, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:55:41 -0500

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

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 147

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:18:38 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 147 raya kahe, -- "kaha dekhi bhavera svabhava?" rupa kahe, -- "aiche haya krsna-visayaka 'bhava'" TRANSLATION Ramananda Raya inquired, "What are the characteristics of emotional love?" Rupa Gosvami replied, "This is the nature of emotional love for Krsna: Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Wednesday, October 10, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:02:02 -0500

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his return to Sri Vrindavana Dhama. Download the class.

Radhastami at The Bhakti Center

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:10:14 -0500

On Saturday, September 22, 2012, the appearance day of Srimati Radharani, Dhanurdhara Swami shared his realizations about Srimati Radharani at the Bhakti Center in New York. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 13 Text 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:28:24 -0500

On today's sanga, we join Dhanurdhara Swami as he gives a talk at Shanti Shakti in Moscow, Russia, on the Srimad Bhagavatam. Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 13 Text 3 srnusvavahito rajann api guhyam vadami te bruyuh snigdhasya sisyasya guravo guhyam apy uta TRANSLATION O King, kindly hear me with great attention. Although the activities of the Supreme Lord are very confidential, no ordinary man being able to understand them, I shall speak about them to you, for spiritual masters explain to a submissive disciple even subject matters that are very confidential and difficult to understand. Download the class.

The Bhakti Story

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:30:35 -0500

The following is a recording of Dhanurdhara Swami's lecture given on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at the Bhakti Center in New York, entitled The Bhakti Story. In The Bhakti Story, Dhanurdhara Swami narrated the first story from the classic 16th century work Brhad Bhagavatamrta, where the great saint Narada, at the famous Kumbha Mela gathering in India, begins his world search for the greatest bhakti-yogi. Download the class.

Radhastami - The Glories of Srimati Radharani

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:23:10 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on Srimati Radharami, in honor of Her appearance day, Sri Radhastami. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 74

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:29:36 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 74 vado navalambyah TRANSLATION One should not indulge in argumentative debate. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 148

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:02:50 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 148 pidabhir nava-kalakuta-katuta-garvasya nirvasano nisyandena mudam sudha-madhurimahankara-sankocanah prema sundari nanda-nandana-paro jagarti yasyantare jnayante sphutam asya vakra-madhuras tenaiva vikrantayah TRANSLATION "'My dear beautiful friend, if one develops love of Godhead, love of Krsna, the son of Nanda Maharaja, all the bitter and sweet influences of this love will manifest in one's heart. Such love of Godhead acts in two ways. The poisonous effects of love of Godhead defeat the severe and fresh poison of the serpent. Yet there is simultaneously transcendental bliss, which pours down and defeats the poisonous effects of a snake, as well as the happiness derived from pouring nectar on one's head. It is perceived as doubly effective, simultaneously poisonous and nectarean.'" Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 73

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:07:04 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 73 yatas tadiyah TRANSLATION Pure devotees are not distinguished by externals like social class, for they belong to the Lord. Download the class.

Srila Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyasa-puja Address 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 13:22:04 -0500

The following is a recording of Srila Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyasa-puja address, given on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 142

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:17:37 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 142 ekasya srutam eva lumpati matim krsneti namaksaram sandronmada-paramparam upanayaty anyasya vamsi-kalah esa snigdha-ghana-dyutir manasi me lagnah pate viksanat kastam dhik purusa-traye ratir abhun manye mrtih sreyasi TRANSLATION "[Experiencing previous attachment to Krsna (purva-raga), Srimati Radharani thought:] 'Since I have heard the name of a person called Krsna, I have practically lost My good sense. Then, there is another person who plays His flute in such a way that after I hear the vibration, intense madness arises in My heart. And again there is still another person to whom My mind becomes attached when I see His beautiful lightninglike effulgence in His picture. Therefore I think that I am greatly condemned, for I have become simultaneously attached to three persons. It would be better for Me to die because of this.' Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 72

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:05:42 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 72 nasti tesu jati-vidya-rupa-kula-dhana-kriyadi-bhedah TRANSLATION There are no distinctions among such pure devotees in terms of social class, education, bodily beauty, family status, wealth, occupation, and so on. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, September 2, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:21:08 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies and travels, including last weekend's Bhakti Immersion Retreat. For pictures from the Bhakti Immersion Retreat, please see here. For a video of the highlights of the retreat, please see here. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 71

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:40:44 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 71 modante pitaro nrtyanti devatah sa-natha ceyam bhur bhavati TRANSLATION Thus the pure devotees' forefathers become joyful, the demigods dance, and the world feels protected by good masters. Download the class.

Krishna-lila: How to Relish and Understand the Krishna Story

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:55:19 -0500

Krishna-lila: How to Relish and Understand the Krishna Story On August 14, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a lecture entitled Krishna-lila: How to Relish and Understand the Krishna Story at The Bhakti Center in New York. The following is a recording of that talk. Krishna-lila: How to Relish and Understand the Krishna Story

Lotus Festival: The Bewilderment of Lord Brahma

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:05:41 -0500

Lotus Festival: The Bewilderment of Lord Brahma On August 11, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a lecture entitled The Bewilderment of Lord Brahma on the final day of a three day Sri Krishna Janmastami festival at The Bhakti Center in New York. The following is a recording of that talk. Lotus Festival: The Bewilderment of Lord Brahma

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 70

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:18:18 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 70 tirthi-kurvanti tirthani su-karmi-kurvanti karmani sac-chastri-kurvanti sastrani TRANSLATION Their association makes holy places holy, works auspicious, and the scriptures authoritative. Download the class.

Sri Krishna Janmastami

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:52:34 -0500

Sri Krishna Janmastami On August 9, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave a lecture about Sri Krishna Janmastami, the appearance day of Krishna, as part of a three day festival at The Bhakti Center in New York. The following is a recording of that talk. Sri Krishna Janmastami

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, August 19, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:34:58 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies and travels, including Krishna's Brahma-vimohan lila, which is found in the 10th Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 69

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:55:03 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 69 tirthi-kurvanti tirthani su-karmi-kurvanti karmani sac-chastri-kurvanti sastrani TRANSLATION Their association makes holy places holy, works auspicious, and the scriptures authoritative. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 140

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:35:37 -0500

qCaitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 140 raya kahe, -- "kaha dekhi premotpatti-karana? purva-raga, vikara, cesta, kama-likhana?" TRANSLATION Then Ramananda Raya inquired from Rupa Gosvami about the causes of the loving affairs between Krsna and the gopis, such as previous attachment, transformations of love, endeavors for love, and exchanges of letters disclosing the gopis' awakening love for Krsna. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 68

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:41:44 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 68 kanthavarodha-romasrubhih parasparam lapamanah pavayanti kulani prthivim ca TRANSLATION Conversing among one another with throats choked, hair standing on end, and tears flowing, the Lord's intimate servants purify their own followers and the whole world. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 131

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:08:06 -0500

qCaitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 131 tabe rupa-gosani yadi sloka padila suni' prabhu kahe, -- 'ei ati stuti haila' TRANSLATION When Rupa Gosvami thus recited his verse, Caitanya Mahaprabhu disapproved of it because it described His personal glories. He expressed the opinion that it was an exaggerated explanation. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 67

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:02:41 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 67 bhakta ekantino mukhyah TRANSLATION Among the Lord's devotees, the greatest are those who are dedicated to Him solely as His intimate servants. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 126

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:02:54 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 126 raya kahe, -- "vidagdha-madhava ara lalita-madhava dui natake prema-rasa adabhuta saba" TRANSLATION "The two plays are called Vidagdha-madhava and Lalita-madhava. Both of them wonderfully describe ecstatic emotional love of God." Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 66

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:31:08 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 66 tri-rupa-bhanga-purvakam nitya-dasya-nitya-kanta-bhajanatmakam prema karyam premaiva karyam TRANSLATION After breaking through the aforementioned coverings of the three modes of nature, one should act only in pure love of God, remaining perpetually in the mood of a servant serving his master, or a lover serving her beloved. Download the class.

The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part II

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:28:05 -0500

The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part II On July 24, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave the first part in a series entitled The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility" at The Bhakti Center in New York. The following is a recording of that talk. The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part II

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 123

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:43:20 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 123 raya kahe, -- "kon grantha kara hena jani? yahara bhitare ei siddhantera khani?" TRANSLATION Ramananda Raya inquired, "What kind of drama are you writing? We can understand that it is a mine of conclusive statements." Download the class.

The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part I

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:33:15 -0500

The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part I On July 10, 2012, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gave the first part in a series entitled The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility" at The Bhakti Center in New York. The following is a recording of that talk. The Heart of a Yogi: The Power and Culture of Humility - Part I

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 65

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:05:43 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 65 tad arpitakhilacarah san kama-krodhabhimanadikam tasminn eva karaniyam TRANSLATION Offering all one's activities to the Lord, one should feel desire, anger, and pride only with regard to Him. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga | Sunday, July 15, 2012

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:45:03 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on the current section of the Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila Chapter 1 - Srila Rupa Gosvami's Second Meeting With the Lord. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 64

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:55:30 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 64 abhimana-dambhadikam tyajyam TRANSLATION One should put aside false pride, hypocrisy, and other vices. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 10:55:07 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110 bhakta-sange kaila prabhu dunhare milana pindate vasila prabhu lana bhakta-gana TRANSLATION Thus Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His personal devotees met Rupa Gosvami and Haridasa Thakura. The Lord then sat down in an elevated place with His devotees. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 63

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:00:09 -0500

Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 63 stri-dhana-nastika-caritram na sravaniyam TRANSLATION One should not find entertainment in news of the opposite sex, money, and atheists. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 111

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:43:15 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Text 111 rupa haridasa dunhe vasila pinda-tale sabara agrahe na uthila pindara upare TRANSLATION Rupa Gosvami and Haridasa Thakura sat at the foot of the elevated place where Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was sitting. Although everyone asked them to sit on the same level as the Lord and His associates, they did not do so. Download the class.

Narada Bhakti Sutra - Sutra 61

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:31:29 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with the Narada Bhakti Sutra, Sutra 61. Narada Bhakti Sutra Sutra 61 loka-hanau cinta na karya niveditatma-loka-vedatvat TRANSLATION After consigning to the Lord all one's mundane and Vedic duties, one no longer need worry about worldly loss. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 103-104

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:11:46 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 103-104 ara dina mahaprabhu dekhi' jagannatha sarvabhauma-ramananda-svarupadi-satha sabe mili' cali aila sri-rupe milite pathe tanra guna sabare lagila kahite TRANSLATION On the next day, after visiting the temple of Jagannatha as usual, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu met Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, Ramananda Raya and Svarupa Damodara. They all went together to Srila Rupa Gosvami, and on the way the Lord greatly praised his qualities. Download the class.