CHAPTER 18 started 14th Apr 2016 Lecture 1 starting at about 00:41:48 http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2016/04/20160414_SB205_3.27-3.35_Scientists.mp3 Understanding of the Lord only comes when He reveals Himself. Any level of understanding of the Lord is because He has revealed it. God is a person, He already has what He likes to do. Rhetorical questions are
CHAPTER 17 started on 12th Apr 2016 Lecture 2 at about 47:25 http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2016/04/20160412_SB205_3.12-3.23_Ganga.mp3 Verses 1-10 Everywhere in the Holy Dhama there is the water of the Ganges, but still bathing directly in her brings out a more personal aspect. Ganga skips most varshas in her descent, so we are very fortunate to
CHAPTER 16 started on 11th Apr 2016 Lecture 3 at about 01:08:15 http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2016/05/20160411_SB205_2.99-2.110_Gaya.mp3 Geographical knowledge of the universe only has value if we discuss it as an expansion of the energy of the Lord. Vedic speakers and listeners can remember things without taking any notes. There is the gross form how
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
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
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-03-27-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-2.172-207.mp3 Full lecture transcription [link not active yet] One who is not up to a particular standard and properly initiation, should not pronounce the Vedic mantras. We should be wearing whatever is the prescribed dress of our sampradaya. DUTIES OF BRAHMACHARYA Maximum rules on purity is described in the section dealing
ttp://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-03-26-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-2.140-171.mp3 Full Lecture Transcription [Link not active yet] ACARYA Acarya is one who is teaching the practical application and philosophical significance. Subteacher who teaches a particular portion or aspect of the Veda is called upadhyaya (Jyotisha, music etc). Modern teachers are all upadhyayis because acarya means one who knows the
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/ms102/2012-03-23-Brihad-Manu-Siksa-2.100-140.mp3 Full lecture transcription [Link not active yet] Savitri = Gayatri Rules for chanting Gayatri During sandhyas mind is more easily controlled, or it becomes more disturbed. Facing east vs facing Srila Prabhupada There are times when Vedas should not be studied, but this does not apply to repetition, recitation