The second chapter of Srimad Bhagavatam describes the conversation between Srila Suta Goswami and the sages of Naimisaranya were headed by the great Saunak Rsi. It is entitled Divinity and Divine Service. And the very essence of Bhagavad philosophy is most beautifully contained within the slokas of this particular chapter. There is one verse which… Continue reading 90-016 'Afraid To Worship Lord Hari' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
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90-015 'The Power Of Association Of Saintly Persons (SB 7.14.29)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
TEXT 29 “yatra yatra harer arcä sa deçaù çreyasäà padam yatra gaìgädayo nadyaù puräëeñu ca viçrutäù” SYNONYMS yatra yatra—wherever; hareù—of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kåñëa; arcä—the Deity is worshiped; saù—that; deçaù—place, country or neighborhood; çreyasäm—of all auspiciousness; padam—the place; yatra—wherever; gaìgä-ädayaù—like the Ganges, Yamunä, Narmadä and Käveré; nadyaù—sacred rivers; puräëeñu—in the puräëas (supplementary… Continue reading 90-015 'The Power Of Association Of Saintly Persons (SB 7.14.29)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
90-014 'No Pain No Gain (SB 7.14.18)' by Radhanath Swami
SB TEXT 7.14.18 “tasmäd brähmaëa-deveñu martyädiñu yathärhataù tais taiù kämair yajasvainaà kñetra-jïaà brähmaëän anu” SYNONYMS tasmät—therefore; brähmaëa-deveñu—through the brähmaëas and the demigods; martya-ädiñu—through ordinary human beings and other living entities; yathä-arhataù—according to your ability; taiù taiù—with all those; kämaiù—various objects of enjoyment such as sumptuous food, flower garlands, sandalwood paste, etc.; yajasva—you should worship;… Continue reading 90-014 'No Pain No Gain (SB 7.14.18)' by Radhanath Swami
90-013 'The Story Of Ajamila' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
In this most congested and polluted city of Mumbai, many of us are faced everyday with so many challenges, which are threatening the very core and basis of our morality as well as our spiritual peace. Of course even due to long years of training and conditioning in living a life, which is religious are… Continue reading 90-013 'The Story Of Ajamila' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
90-012 'Greatest Things Is To Become Servant (BG-6.47)' by Radhanath Swami
“yoginäm api sarveñäà mad-gatenäntar-ätmanä çraddhävän bhajate yo mäà sa me yuktatamo mataù” Bhagavad-Gita 6.47 SYNONYMS yoginäm—of yogés; api—also; sarveñäm—all types of; mat—gatena—abiding in Me, always thinking of Me; antaù—ätmanä—within himself; çraddhä—vän—in full faith; bhajate—renders transcendental loving service; yaù—one who; mäm—to Me (the Supreme Lord); saù—he; me—by Me; yukta—tamaù—the greatest yogé; mataù—is considered. TRANSLATION… Continue reading 90-012 'Greatest Things Is To Become Servant (BG-6.47)' by Radhanath Swami
90-011 'Why Bhisma Fought Against Pandavas (SB 1.9.16)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
“na hy asya karhicid räjan pumän veda vidhitsitam yad vijijïäsayä yuktä muhyanti kavayo ‘pi hi” Srimad Bhagavatam 1.9.16 SYNONYMS na—never; hi—certainly; asya—His; karhicit—whatsoever; räjan—O King; pumän—anyone; veda—knows; vidhitsitam—plan; yat—which; vijijïäsayä—with exhaustive inquiries; yuktäù—being engaged; muhyanti—bewildered; kavayaù—great philosophers; api—even; hi—certainly. TRANSLATION O King, no one can know the plan of the Lord [Çré Kåñëa].… Continue reading 90-011 'Why Bhisma Fought Against Pandavas (SB 1.9.16)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
90-010 'The Essence Of Vedas (BNP-3.8.126)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
“harer näma harer näma harer nämaiva kevalam kalau nästy eva nästy eva nästy eva gatir anyathä” Brihad Naradiya Purana. This most famous sloka is from the Brihad Naradiya Purana. There are many verses which are revealed in the various scriptures of the world. These verses emphasize different aspects to be absolute and different ways… Continue reading 90-010 'The Essence Of Vedas (BNP-3.8.126)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
90-009 'Finding Peace in Chaos' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
Thank you very much for taking your precious time and joining us this evening. Tonight I was asked to speak on the subject of “How to find peace in an age of Chaos”. Of course, I do not think that any of you are in need much convincing that this is an age of Chaos.… Continue reading 90-009 'Finding Peace in Chaos' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
