We are trying to find out what it is that you are interested in and why you are doing it. Because 'why' much of the time will establish what actually is the nature.

We think simple means no opulence. But in the Vedic the opulence is designed for the mode of goodness. We say marble is very expensive, but from the Vedic perspective it’s very pure. It’s more pure the gold. So it’s simpler because a floor of gold would be quite expensive.

6th May 2016 Lecture 3 http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2016/05/20160506_SB206_1.43-1.53_Ajamila_Visnudutas_Attitude_Nama_Namabhasa.mp3 Yamaraja is death personified, and he does not get stopped by anyone. The chanting of the Holy Name is not restricted. No rule given in the Vedas ever get in the way of devotional service. They only get in the way if we think

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

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