Weekly Sanga

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.53

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:49:14 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.53 dharanasu ca yogyata manasah TRANSLATION Additionally, the mind becomes fit for concentration. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 103-105 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:07:06 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 103-105. Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 103-105 yesam darsana-sambhasa- sparsanugamanasanaih bhojanodvaha-sayanais tathanyair daihikair drdaih duschedaih prema-sambandhair atma-sambandhato 'dhikaih baddhah svargapavargeccham chittva bhaktim vivardhayan krsno vismrta-vaikuntho vilasaih svair anu-ksanam navam navam anirvacyam vitanoti sukham mahat TRANSLATION Krsna has now forgotten Vaikuntha, for He is bound by intense, unbreakable loving exchanges with these Yadus. He sees the Yadus, touches them, talks with them, sits with them. He eats and sleeps with them, follows then when they walk, takes part in their marriage ceremonies, and shares in their other activities of embodied life. These relations are more tangible then the yogis' union with Him in meditation. Thus, by His pastimes Krsna spreads among the Yadus infinite pleasure, ever fresh and indescribable, destroying any desire they might have for heaven or liberation, and increasing more and more their devotion to Him. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.52

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:40:50 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.52 tatah ksiyate prakasavaranam TRANSLATION Then, the covering of the illumination [of knowledge] is weakened. Download the class.

Gaura Purnima

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:03 -0500

In honor of Sri Gaura Purnima, the appearance day of Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami speaks on gaura-lila. Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja speaks in depth on the pastimes surrounding Mahaprabhu's entrance into the sannyasa asrama and His reasoning behind it. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.49

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:04:28 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.49 tasmin sati svasa-prasvasayor gati-vicchedah pranayamah TRANSLATION When that [asana] is accomplished, pranayamah, breath control, [follows]. This consists of the regulation of the incoming and outgoing breaths. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Texts 103-105

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:57:49 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 103-105 yesam darsana-sambhasa- sparsanugamanasanaih bhojanodvaha-sayanais tathanyair daihikair drdaih duschedaih prema-sambandhair atma-sambandhato 'dhikaih baddhah svargapavargeccham chittva bhaktim vivardhayan krsno vismrta-vaikuntho vilasaih svair anu-ksanam navam navam anirvacyam vitanoti sukham mahat TRANSLATION Krsna has now forgotten Vaikuntha, for He is bound by intense, unbreakable loving exchanges with these Yadus. He sees the Yadus, touches them, talks with them, sits with them. He eats and sleeps with them, follows then when they walk, takes part in their marriage ceremonies, and shares in their other activities of embodied life. These relations are more tangible then the yogis' union with Him in meditation. Thus, by His pastimes Krsna spreads among the Yadus infinite pleasure, ever fresh and indescribable, destroying any desire they might have for heaven or liberation, and increasing more and more their devotion to Him. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.46

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:09:24 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.46 sthira-sukham asanam TRANSLATION Posture should be steady and comfortable. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 97

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:15:49 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 97 jnatva tam yadavo 'bhyetya dhavantah sambhramakulah utthapya prasabham panau dhrtva ninyuh sabhantaram TRANSLATION As soon as the Yadus learned that Narada had arrived, they came running out in a flurry. They quickly raised him from the ground, took him by his hands, and led him into the assembly hall. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.44

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:14:05 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.44 svadhyayad ista-devata-samprayogah TRANSLATION From study [of scripture], a connection with one's deity of choice is established. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 95

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:25:11 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 95 ugrasenam maha-rajam parivrtya cakasatah pratiksamanam sri-krsna- devagamanam adarat TRANSLATION Surrounding Maharaja Ugrasena, the Yadavas glowed brilliantly, as with reverent eagerness they awaited the arrival of Sri Krsna. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.41

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:22:03 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.41 sattva-suddhi-saumanasyaikagryendriya-jayatma-darsana-yogyatvani ca TRANSLATION Upon the purification of the mind, [one attains] cheerfulness, one-pointedness, sense control, and fitness to perceive the self. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 89

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:14:58 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 89 tad yahi tasya parama-priya-varga-mukhyan sri-yadavan nirupama-pramadabdhi-magnan tesam mahattvam atulam bhagavams tvam eva janasi tad vayam aho kim u varnayema TRANSLATION Therefore, go see the divine Yadhavas, the Lord's most beloved associates, who live immersed in a vast, unequaled ocean of joy. My lord Narada, you know very well how great they are. What can I tell you about their glories? Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.39

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:55:14 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.39 aparigraha-sthairye janma-kathanta-sambandhah TRANSLATION When refrainment from covetousness becomes firmly established, knowledge of the whys and wherefores of births manifest. Download the class.

Partha Sarathi dasa Goswami: Legacy of Love

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:46:54 -0500

Today's class is given by Srila Partha Sarathi dasa Goswami. Partha Sarathi Maharaja is in Puri attending Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja's Puri Yatra. You can find out more about Partha Sarathi dasa Goswami here. Download the class.

Mahamuni on Bhakti and Petitionary Prayer

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:13:44 -0500

Unable to give class today due to his traveling schedule, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami has invited Mahamuni to cover for him. In this evening's class, Mahamuni discusses bhakti and petitionary prayer, beginning by commenting on the latter half of Chapter 9 of Bhagavad-gita. Download the class.

Lord Caitanya Takes Sannyasa

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:35:59 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami, in Kolkata en route to Puri, gives a us an update of the upcoming Puri Yatra and also being the 500th anniversary of Lord Caitanya taking sannyasa, describes the pastime of Mahaprabhu taking sannyasa. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.34

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:23:20 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.34 vitarka himsadayah krta-karitanumodita lobha-krodha-moha- purvaka mrdu-madhyadhi-matra duhkhajnanananta-phala iti pratipaksa-bhavabam TRANSLATION Negative thoughts are violence, etc. The may be [personally] performed, performed on one's behalf by another, or authorized by oneself; they may be triggered by greed, anger, or delusion; and they may be slight, moderate, or extreme in intensity. One should cultivate counteracting thoughts, namely, that the end results [of negative thouhgts] are ongoing suffering and ignorance. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 82

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:00:23 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 82 sri-pariksid uvaca sokarteva tatah kunti krsna-darsana-jivana sasram sa-karunanam praha smaranantu tat-krpakrpe TRANSLATION Sri Pariksit said: Mother Kunti, for whom the sigh of Krsna was life, seemed tormented with sorrow, remembering how Krsna had at times shown His mercy and at other times not. She then spoke, pitifully, with tears in her eyes. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.33

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:26:37 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.33 vitarka-badhane pratipaksa-bhavanam TRANSLATION Upon being harassed by negative thoughts, one should cultivate counteracting thoughts. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 68

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:05:05 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 68 tatparyasya vicarena krtenapi na tat sukham kincit karoty utamusya vancanam kila bodhanat TRANSLATION Even carefully studying the purport of those instructions has not made me any happier. Rather, His words only make me remember how He deceived me. In addition to today's verse, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami remembers Her Grace Rasajna devi dasi. You can read more about Rasajna here. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.30 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:45:46 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami contunes with The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.30. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.30 ahimsa-satyasteya-brhamacaryaparigraha yamah TRANSLATION The yamas are nonviolence, truthfulness, refrainment from stealing, celibacy, and renunciation of [unnecessary] possessions. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 62-63

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:24:33 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 62-63 sva-dharmaika-paraih suska- jnanavadbhih krta rane bhismadibhih prahara ye varma-marma-bhido drdhah te tasyam mat-krte svasya sri-murtau cakra-panina varyamanena ca maya sodhah svi-krtya varasah TRANSLATION Swayed by dry speculation, concerned only with their own dharma, Bhisma and others on the field of war fiercely attacked Lord Sri Krsna, piercing His armor and flesh. Lord Krsna, the wielder of the Sudarsana cakra, tolerated for my sake those repeated attacks on His divine body, although I tried to stop Him. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.30

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:20 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.30 ahimsa-satyasteya-brhamacaryaparigraha yamah TRANSLATION The yamas are nonviolence, truthfulness, refrainment from stealing, celibacy, and renunciation of [unnecessary] possessions. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 53

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:30:16 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 53 drona-bhismadi-guravo 'bhimanyu-pramukhah sutah pare 'pi bahavah santo 'smad-dhetor nidhanam gatah TRANSLATION It is our fault than many saintly persons met their demise, including venerable teachers like Drona and Bhisma, and sons like Abhimanyu. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.28

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:25:02 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.28 yoganganusthanad asuddhi-ksaye jnana-diptir-aviveka-khyateh TRANSLATION Upon the destruction of impurities as a result of the practice of yoga, the lamp of knowledge arises. This culminates in discriminative discernment. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 45

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:07:09 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 45 sri-pariksid uvaca atha ksanam lajjayeva maunam krtvatha nihsvasan dharma-rajo 'bravin matr- bhratr-patnibhir anvitah TRANSLATION Sri Pariksit said: For a moment, Dharmaraja Yudhisthira remained quiet, and then he sighed, as if embarrassed. At last he spoke, followed in turn by his brothers, wife, and mother. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 43

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:58:09 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 43 uddisya yan kaurava-samsadam gatah krsnah samaksam nijagada madrsam ye pandavanam suhrdo 'tha vairinas te tadrsa me 'pi mamasavo hi te TRANSLATION Once in the court of the Kauravas, with me and other sages present, Krsna said of you, "A friend of the Pandavas is My friend, and their enemy is My enemy. The Pandavas are My very life airs. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.23

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:30:51 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.23 sva-svami-saktyoh svarupopalabdhi-hetuh samyogah TRANSLATION [The notion of] conjunction is the means of understanding the real nature of the powers of the possessed and of the possessor. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 36

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:27:25 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 36 yudhisthirayapi maha-pratistha loka-dvayotkrstatara pradatta tatha jarasandha-vadhadina ca bhimaya tenatmana eva kirtih TRANSLATION Krsna bestowed upon Yudhisthira the highest prestige, greater than that of anyone else in the upper and lower worlds. And by favors like allowing Bhima to kill Jarasandha, Krsna granted Bhima unequaled fame. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.22

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:13:07 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.22 krtartham prati nastam apy anastam tad-anya-sadharanatvat TRANSLATION Although the seen ceases to exist for one whose purpose is accomplished [the liberated purusa], it has not ceased to exist altogether, since it is common to other [not-liberated] purusa. Download the class.

Reflections on the Govardhana Japa Retreat

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:05:13 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami reflects on and shares his realizations from a recent japa retreat at Govardhana. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:32:47 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.2 tad-artha eva drsyasyatma TRANSLATION The essential nature of that which is seen is exclusively for the sake of the seer. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 35

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:35:16 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 35 cirena dvarakam gantum udhyato yadu-jivanah kaku-stutibhir avrtya sva-grhe raksyate 'naya TRANSLATION Krsna, the life of the Yadus, tried for a long time to leave for Dvaraka, but by enveloping Him with plaintive prayers she kept Him in her home. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.20

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:23:36 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.20 drasta drsi-matrah suddho 'pi pratyayanupasyah TRANSLATION The seer is merely the power of seeing; [however,] although pure, he witnesses the images of the mind. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 34

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:11:20 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 34 vicitra-vakyair bahudha ruroda sphuten nrnam yac-chravanena vaksah bhavatsv api sneha-bharam param sa raraksa krsna-priyatam apeksya TRANSLATION She often lamented with poignant words that could shatter the heart of anyone who heard them. And she bore the burden of love for all of you, staying tied to you only because you are very dear to Lord Krishna. Download the class.

Karma Yoga According to Sri Ramanuja with Mahamuni

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:06:30 -0500

Filling in for Srila Dhanurdhara Swami, Mahamuni gives an overview of karma yoga according to Sri Ramanuja. Download the class.

Sunday Vrindavana Sanga and Kirtan

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:18 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gives a spontaneous talk and invites us to a Vrindavana kirtan at Srila BB Govinda Swami's ashrama. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.18

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:48:59 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.18 prakasa-kriya-sthiti-silam bhutendriyatmakam bhogapavargartham drsyam TRANSLATION That which is knowable has the nature of illumination, activity, and inertia [sattva, rajas, and tamas]. It consists of the senses and the elements, and exists for the purpose of [providing] either liberation or experience [to purusa]. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.16

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:20:57 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.16 heyam duhkham anagatam TRANSLATION Suffering that has yet to manifest is to be avoided. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 30

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:04:55 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 30 sri-pariksid uvaca iti pragayan rasanam munir nijam asiksayan madhava-kirti-lampatam abo pravrttasi mahattva-varnane prabhor apiti sva-radair vidasya tam TRANSLATION Sri Pariksit said: While singing enthusiastically in this way, the sage instructed his own tongue, which was greedy to chant the glories of Lord Madhava, "Oh, you are too busy talking about the greatness of our master!" To stop that tongue, he then seized it with it his teeth. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.15

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:23:47 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.15 parinama-tapa-samskara-dukhair guna-vrtti-virodhac ca dukham eva sarvam vivekinah TRANSLATION For one who has discrimination, everything is suffering on account of the suffering produced by the consequences [of action], by pain [itself], and by the samskaras, as well as on account of the suffering ensuing from the turmoil of the vrttis due to the gunas. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 29

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:45:22 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 29 krsnasya karunya-kathas tu dure tasya prasayo bata nigraho 'pi kamsadayah kaliya-putanadya baly-adayah prag api saksino 'tra TRANSLATION We speak of Krsna's kindness, but even the punishments He metes out are worthy of praise. To this there have been many witnesses--including Kamsa, Kaliya, and Putana and, in the more distant past, Bali and others. Download the class.

Overview of Pramana with Mahamuni

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:28:08 -0500

Filling in for Srila Dhanurdhara Swami, Mahamuni gives an overview of Pramana, or sources of knowledge. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 28

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:47:28 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 28 idanim paramam kastham praptabhut sarvatah sphuta visista-mahima-sreni- madhuri-citratacita TRANSLATION Now His identity as God has been shown, for He has appeared in all His splendor, adorned with His unique glories and the varied wonders of His charming sweetness. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.13

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:52:31 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.13 In this evening's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 2.13. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:40:03 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 25 he krsna-bhrataras tasya kim varnyo 'purva-darsitah rupa-saundarya-lavanya- madhuryascaryata-bharah TRANSLATION O Krsna's brothers, how can the infinite wonders of His bodily beauty, His effulgence, and His charm be properly described? Features so attractive have never been seen in anyone else. Download the class.

Overview of the Six Primary Schools of Hindu Thought with Mahamuni

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:19:32 -0500

Due to his traveling schedule, Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja is unable to make this evening's sanga class. However, Maharaja has asked Mahamuni to speak on the six primary schools of Hindu thought. From Mahamuni: Greetings everyone, Dhanurdhara Maharaja asked me to give this Wednesday's talk, and provide an introduction to the six primary schools of Hindu thought. I think that the idea is that as he is discussing the Yoga tradition and applying its insights to our general sadhana, I should give some background of the key schools which have influenced the thought behind traditions like the Vaishnava Vedanta and similar schools. My plain is to discuss some of the key beliefs which they share, the key points of dispute, and what I take to be their decisive contributions to Indian thought. It may help to have a little list of the schools, so please note the following. Mimamsa (Interpretation): focus on scriptural interpretation, particularly of the ritual portion of the Veda, and philosophy of language. Root text: the Mimamsa sutras of Jaimini. Vedanta: focus on interpreting the Upanishads and Gita, and providing a coherent Brahman-centered metaphysics based on such texts. Root text: the Vedanta sutras of Badarayana (Vyasa) Samkhya (Analysis): focus on identifying the fundamental features of reality under the most basic categories, generally in support of meditational practice. Samkhya thought generally pervades many other schools, and Samkhya ideas go back to the Upanishads and the Mahabharata. Root text: the Samkhya-karika of Isvarakrishna. Yoga (Spiritual discipline): focus on the psychology of spiritual discipline for the sake of meditational practice. Like Samkhya, it basic yoga notions pervade many of the other schools, and goes back to the Upanishads and Mahabharata. Root text: the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali. Nyaya (Logic): focus on the theory of knowledge, and logic. This school wants to defend the Vedic culture, the existence of God, and a basic realist picture of the world against competing schools like Buddhism. Other schools borrow from its logical theory. Key text: the Nyaya sutras of Gautama. Vaisheshika (Atomism): a realist school which defends a metaphysical picture somewhat different from the Samkhya. It becomes subsumed into Nyaya around 1000 CE. Root text: the Vaisheshika sutras of Kanada. Generally the six schools are grouped into three sets of two sister schools, as above. Aside from these, there were influential Hindu schools like the Grammarian school, and non-Hindu schools like Buddhism, Jainism and Charvaka (the materialist tradition). Thanks. Muni Download the class.

Srila Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyasa Puja Address

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:49:53 -0500

Today we are celebrating Srila Dhanurdhara Swami's Vyasa Puja. In lieu, of his usual class on Brihad Bhagavatamrta, we offer you Maharaja's Vyasa Puja address. Download the class.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.10

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:04:17 -0500

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Text 2.10 In this evening's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 2.10. Download the class.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:01:14 -0500

Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 5 Text 21 atmana marita ye ca ghatita tvarjunadibhih narakarhas ca daiteyas tan-mahimnamrtam gatah TRANSLATION And by the power of His glory, demons fit for hell have become immortal after being slain by Him or by such companions as Arjuna. Download the class.