Weekly Sanga

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 326

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:34:02 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 326. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 30

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:37:04 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26 etah param stritvam apastapesalam nirasta-saucam bata sadhu kurvate yasam grhat puskara-locanah patir na jatv apaity ahrtibhir hrdi sprsan TRANSLATION All these women auspiciously glorified their lives despite their being without individuality and without purity. Their husband, the lotus-eyed Personality of Godhead, never left them alone at home. He always pleased their hearts by making valuable presentations. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:55:55 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:23:43 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26 aho alam slaghyatamam yadoh kulam aho alam punyatamam madhor vanam yad esa pumsam rsabhah sriyah patih sva-janmana cankramanena cancati TRANSLATION Oh, how supremely glorified is the dynasty of King Yadu, and how virtuous is the land of Mathura, where the supreme leader of all living beings, the husband of the goddess of fortune, has taken His birth and wandered in His childhood. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:02:15 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:25:36 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 25 yada hy adharmena tamo-dhiyo nrpa jivanti tatraisa hi sattvatah kila dhatte bhagam satyam rtam dayam yaso bhavaya rupani dadhad yuge yuge TRANSLATION Whenever there are kings and administrators living like animals in the lowest modes of existence, the Lord in His transcendental form manifests His supreme power, the Truth Positive, shows special mercy to the faithful, performs wonderful activities and manifests various transcendental forms as is necessary in different periods and ages. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:11:19 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325, "The Most Confidential Wisdom." Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:49:48 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98 amara ei deha prabhura karye na lagila bharata-bhumite janmi' ei deha vyartha haila" TRANSLATION "My body could not be used in the service of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore although it took birth in the land of India, this body has been useless." Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 322

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:05:51 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 322. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 24

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:23:07 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 24 sa va ayam sakhy anugita-sat-katho vedesu guhyesu ca guhya-vadibhih ya eka iso jagad-atma-lilaya srjaty avaty atti na tatra sajjate TRANSLATION O dear friends, here is that very Personality of Godhead whose attractive and confidential pastimes are described in the confidential parts of Vedic literature by His great devotees. It is He only who creates, maintains and annihilates the material world and yet remains unaffected. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 321

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:07:24 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 321, Five Attitudes of Absorption of the Lord. Download the class.

Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:23:26 -0500

In today's lecture, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares the pastime of the Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:38:56 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:33:18 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 21 sa vai kilayam purusah puratano ya eka asid avisesa atmani agre gunebhyo jagad-atmanisvare nimilitatman nisi supta-saktisu TRANSLATION They said: Here He is, the original Personality of Godhead as we definitely remember Him. He alone existed before the manifested creation of the modes of nature, and in Him only, because He is the Supreme Lord, all living beings merge, as if sleeping at night, their energy suspended. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:40:22 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 18

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:44:20 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 18 uddhavah satyakis caiva vyajane paramadbhute vikiryamanah kusumai reje madhu-patih pathi TRANSLATION Uddhava and Satyaki began to fan the Lord with decorated fans, and the Lord, as the master of Madhu, seated on scattered flowers, commanded them along the road. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:34:09 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 17

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:46:54 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 17 sitatapatram jagraha muktadama-vibhusitam ratna-dandam gudakesah priyah priyatamasya ha TRANSLATION At that time Arjuna, the great warrior and conqueror of sleep, who is the intimate friend of the most beloved Supreme Lord, took up an umbrella which had a handle of jewels and was embroidered with lace and pearls. Note: Due to a technical problem, Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja's voice is double up in an echo type effect. The class, however, is still legible. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:05:10 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320, Attaining the Lord Through Amorous Love. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 15

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:43:17 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 15 mrdanga-sankha-bheryas ca vina-panava-gomukhah dhundhury-anaka-ghantadya nedur dundubhayas tatha TRANSLATION While the Lord was departing from the palace of Hastinapura, different types of drums -- like the mrdanga, dhola, nagra, dhundhuri and dundubhi -- and flutes of different types, the vina, gomukha and bheri, all sounded together to show Him honor. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:06:15 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320, Attaining the Lord Through Amorous Love. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 7

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:28:28 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 7 kamam vavarsa parjanyah sarva-kama-dugha mahi sisicuh sma vrajan gavah payasodhasvatir muda TRANSLATION Sri Hari, Lord Sri Krsna, resided at Hastinapura for a few months to pacify His relatives and please His own sister [Subhadra]. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 316

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:05:37 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 316, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 4

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:41:32 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 4 kamam vavarsa parjanyah sarva-kama-dugha mahi sisicuh sma vrajan gavah payasodhasvatir muda TRANSLATION During the reign of Maharaja Yudhisthira, the clouds showered all the water that people needed, and the earth produced all the necessities of man in profusion. Due to its fatty milk bag and cheerful attitude, the cow used to moisten the grazing ground with milk. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 312

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:06:55 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 312, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:21:58 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 1 saunaka uvaca hatva svariktha-sprdha atatayino yudhisthiro dharma-bhrtam varisthah sahanujaih pratyavaruddha-bhojanah katham pravrttah kim akarasit tatah TRANSLATION Saunaka Muni asked: After killing his enemies who desired to usurp his rightful inheritance, how did the greatest of all religious men, Maharaja Yudhisthira, assisted by his brothers, rule his subjects? Surely he could not freely enjoy his kingdom with unrestricted consciousness. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandharba Anuccheda 312

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:22:23 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 312, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 45

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:22:51 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 45 tatra dundubhayo nedur deva-manava-vaditah sasamsuh sadhavo rajnam khat petuh puspa-vrstayah TRANSLATION Thereafter, both men and demigods sounded drums in honor, and the honest royal order commenced demonstrations of honor and respect. And from the sky fell showers of flowers. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandharba Anuccheda 311

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:20:38 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 311, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 43

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:26:50 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 43 suta uvaca krsna evam bhagavati mano-vag-drsti-vrttibhih atmany atmanam avesya so 'ntahsvasa uparamat TRANSLATION Suta Gosvami said: Thus Bhismadeva merged himself in the Supersoul, Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, with his mind, speech, sight and actions, and thus he became silent, and his breathing stopped. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 311

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:24:06 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 311, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Note: Seems as though, everyone was disconnected from the conference call. As result, the recording stopped when call stopped. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 41

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:40:29 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 41 muni-gana-nrpa-varya-sankule 'ntah- sadasi yudhisthira-rajasuya esam arhanam upapeda iksaniyo mama drsi-gocara esa avir atma TRANSLATION At the Rajasuya-yajna [sacrifice] performed by Maharaja Yudhisthira, there was the greatest assembly of all the elite men of the world, the royal and learned orders, and in that great assembly Lord Sri Krsna was worshiped by one and all as the most exalted Personality of Godhead. This happened during my presence, and I remembered the incident in order to keep my mind upon the Lord. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 38

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:39:28 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 38 sita-visikha-hato visirna-damsah ksataja-paripluta atatayino me prasabham abhisasara mad-vadhartham sa bhavatu me bhagavan gatir mukundah TRANSLATION May He, Lord Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, who awards salvation, be my ultimate destination. On the battlefield He charged me, as if angry because of the wounds dealt by my sharp arrows. His shield was scattered, and His body was smeared with blood due to the wounds. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 311

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:34:43 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 311, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 35

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:32:07 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 35 sapadi sakhi-vaco nisamya madhye nija-parayor balayo ratham nivesya sthitavati para-sainikayur aksna hrtavati partha-sakhe ratir mamastu TRANSLATION In obedience to the command of His friend, Lord Sri Krsna entered the arena of the Battlefield of Kuruksetra between the soldiers of Arjuna and Duryodhana, and while there He shortened the life spans of the opposite party by His merciful glance. This was done simply by His looking at the enemy. Let my mind be fixed upon that Krsna. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 310-312

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:41:24 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 310-312, General Desciptions of Raganuga. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 34

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:21:51 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 34 yudhi turaga-rajo-vidhumra-visvak- kaca-lulita-sramavary-alankrtasye mama nisita-sarair vibhidyamana- tvaci vilasat-kavace 'stu krsna atma TRANSLATION On the battlefield [where Sri Krsna attended Arjuna out of friendship], the flowing hair of Lord Krsna turned ashen due to the dust raised by the hoofs of the horses. And because of His labor, beads of sweat wetted His face. All these decorations, intensified by the wounds dealt by my sharp arrows, were enjoyed by Him. Let my mind thus go unto Sri Krsna. Download the class.

Weekly Sanga Podcast Surpasses 10,000 Downloads!

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:48:30 -0500

In April 2007, we officially started keeping track of the Weekly Sanga podcast downloads and today we surpassed 10,000 downloads of 132 classes! This count does not include classes downloaded prior to April 2007, so the actual count is much higher! Weekly Sanga originally started in the fall of 2005 as a way for Srila Dhanurdhara Swami to keep in touch and instruct disciples and friends while he was in India. Since then almost every class Srila Dhanurdhara Swami has given has been available for download. What started out as being every Wednesday evening, grew in popularity and Maharaja decided continue the Weekly Sanga when he returned to the West. Eventually, Maharaja started giving class on Sunday mornings as well which became the most popular of the two classes. Thank you to all of you who regularly listen to the Weekly Sanga. Whether you listen live via phone or by your MP3 player or your computer, your participation is greatly appreciated. Gaura-premanande hari-haribol! Samaveta bhakta-vrinda ki jaya!

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 310

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:59:58 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 310. This begins the final section of Bhakti Sandarbha on raganuga-bhakti. This section is very important for everyone as it mostly describes the essence of devotional service, to serve Krishna out of natural attachment. Download the class.

Srila Dhanurdhara Swami Returns To The US

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:15:24 -0500

In this evening's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami, having just returned from India earlier in the day, shares his realizations in a causal, informal talk. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 TExt 30

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:08:52 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 30 tadopasamhrtya girah sahasranir vimukta-sangam mana adi-puruse krsne lasat-pita-pate catur-bhuje purah sthite 'milita-drg vyadharayat TRANSLATION Thereupon that man who spoke on different subjects with thousands of meanings and who fought on thousands of battlefields and protected thousands of men, stopped speaking and, being completely freed from all bondage, withdrew his mind from everything else and fixed his wide-open eyes upon the original Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna, who stood before him, four-handed, dressed in yellow garments that glittered and shined. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 309

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:00:14 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 309. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 28

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:55:51 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 28 dharmartha-kama-moksams ca sahopayan yatha mune nanakhyanetihasesu varnayam asa tattvavit TRANSLATION Then he described the occupational duties of different orders and statuses of life, citing instances from history, for he was himself well acquainted with the truth. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 307

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:44:27 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 307. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 24

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:38:18 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 24 sa deva-devo bhagavan pratiksatam kalevaram yavad idam hinomy aham prasanna-hasaruna-locanollasan- mukhambujo dhyana-pathas catur-bhujah TRANSLATION May my Lord, who is four-handed and whose beautifully decorated lotus face, with eyes as red as the rising sun, is smiling, kindly await me at that moment when I quit this material body. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 305

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:01:13 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 305. Note: We had trouble calling in today and as a result or sound quality is not the best. Your servant, Rathi Krishna dasa Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 22

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:41:00 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 Text 22 na hy asya karhicid rajan puman veda vidhitsitam yad vijijnasaya yukta muhyanti kavayo 'pi hi TRANSLATION Yet, despite His being equally kind to everyone, He has graciously come before me while I am ending my life, for I am His unflinching servitor. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 304

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:42:55 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 304. Download the class.