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.
CHAPTER 19 started 18th Apr 2016 Lecture 3 at 22 min 10s http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/2016/05/20160418_SB205_3.49-3.55_Hanuman.mp3 Universe is laid out as it is for various stage of development of Krishna consciousness. Earthly plane is mainly meant for Krishna consciousness.
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.
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
Brihad Manu Siksha #1 Full lecture transcription [link not active yet] Manu Samhita is the main dharma-shastra. There are about 20 different-dharma shastras, their details apply in different ages and situations. Varnashrama is rarely looked at as a complete social system. We think rules don't apply because we have lost
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/bg102/2011-12-20-BG-1.67-68.mp3 This course is part of Sastra-Caksus, Year 2 and consists of 101 lectures, available on: http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/classes/bhagavad-gita-thematic Given in Bhaktivedanta Academy, Sridham Mayapur, November 2011-April 2012 The following are lecture notes briefly delineating its contents. All the situations that people live in are created even before Brahma creates this universe,
http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/content/uploads/sc/year2/bg102/2011-12-19-BG-1.65-67.mp3 This course is part of Sastra-Caksus, Year 2 and consists of 101 lectures, available on: http://seminary.bhaktivedantaacademy.com/classes/bhagavad-gita-thematic Given in Bhaktivedanta Academy, Sridham Mayapur, November 2011-April 2012 The following are lecture notes briefly delineating its contents. We should not think that if someone above us fell down then what's our chance.