"In dealing with the Lord, the mode of goodness is the recommended element that the time factor is establishing because that's the present, that's acting in an appropriate way in the present moment. So that's what's going to get results done. Why the present? Why not past and future? Because
It is not based on spiritual values. No one should fool themselves on this. It is based purely on social values, modern social values, that the women should be dīkṣā-gurus.
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2015/01/20150123_SB203_4.23-4.26_Kardama_Devahuti_Marriage_Match-making.mp3 23rd January 2015, Bhaktivedanta Academy, Sri Mayapur Dhama Reading from Srimad Bhagavatam Study Guide: 23. The Supreme Lord continued: "The Emperor Svāyambhuva Manu, the son of Lord Brahmā, who is well known for his righteous acts, has his seat in Brahmāvarta and rules over the earth with its seven
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2015/01/20150116_SB203_4.19-4.20_Kardama_Marriage_Match-making_Vastu-siddhi_Svarup-siddhi.mp3 16th January 2015, Bhaktivedanata Academy, Sri Mayapur Dhama Reading from Srimad Bhagavatam Study guide: "Devotional service to His lotus feet is the root cause of all perfections a person can find in heaven, in liberation and in the subterranean regions and on earth (SB 10.81.19). It is further explained
Institution is necessary because you are dealing with neophytes, the evil is the neophytes themselves. It is not that the system itself is the problem, it is the system how it is used by the neophyte mentality. If the institution is used for one's own purpose, that's the evil.
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
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
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
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
Full lecture transcription [link not active yet] http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-04-20-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-5.146-6.21.mp3 TOPIC 13 LAWS CONCERNING WOMEN Nothing must be done independently by a woman. Woman should never seek to separate from husband, father, son. Woman should always be cheerful, expert in house management, careful in cleaning and economical in expenditure.