Festival Lectures Lecture Excerpts

Bathing in Radha Kunda

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is very kind, in that He manifested. Because they [the Shyamakunda and Radhakunda] were there, nobody knew about them, He could have just left it that way. Because here is the highest position, Govardhana is there, the highest spot, but within Govardhana then Radhakunda and Shyamakunda.

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How Apasampradāyas Arise

The incorrigible offender cannot understand that the mercy of the spiritual master and the association of pure devotees are indispensable to the chanting of the holy name. He looks down upon the simple devotees who have surrendered themselves to devotional service.

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Audio Bhaktivedanta Theological Seminary Lecture Notes Manu Samhita sastra-caksus Sridham Mayapur Varnashrama

BRIHAD MANU SIKSHA #28

http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-04-26-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-7.37-63.mp3 King should rise early in the morning and honor brahmanas. Kings have to learn from those brahmanas who know how to apply Vedic principles in administration. From other brahmanas he may learn about spiritual life etc. One who worships more experienced men is honored even by rakshasas. The duties of vaishyas and shudras depend […]

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Audio Bhaktivedanta Theological Seminary Lecture Notes Manu Samhita sastra-caksus Sridham Mayapur Varnashrama

BRIHAD MANU SIKSHA #27

http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-04-24-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-7.17-36.mp3 Only because of punishment things function on the social platform. If there is no reaction, everyone would do whatever they wanted. Generally, it is talked about education, encouragement etc, but actually punishment keeps things in line. If only encouragement is required, that is used. One who can be encouraged generally has some knowledge and qualities. […]

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Audio Bhaktivedanta Theological Seminary Lecture Notes Manu Samhita sastra-caksus Sridham Mayapur

BRIHAD MANU SIKSHA #26

Full lecture transcription [link not active yet] http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-04-23-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-6.72-7.16.mp3 Dualities of love and hatred are destroyed by suppression of breath. Sin is destroyed through focus in one’s prescribed duty. Sensual attachment by restraint, and false identity by contemplation of distinction between matter and spirit and constitutional position of the soul. Sin comes from improper activity. We […]

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Audio Bhaktivedanta Theological Seminary Lecture Notes Manu Samhita sastra-caksus Sridham Mayapur

BRIHAD MANU SIKSHA #25

Full lecture transcription [link not active yet] http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-04-20-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-6.22-68.mp3 Vanaprastha bathes 3 times a day. Vanaprastha, contrary to grihastha brahmana, may live at the roots of trees. Vanaprastha may have something, or not have anything. He may increase his austerities to the point of leaving the body, or maintain the body and travel as sannyasi.

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