Weekly Sanga

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 159

TRANSLATION

If you follow my advice and with pure love take shelter of the gopis and their master, Lord Sri Krsna, then, O mother, I promise that by Krsna's mercy you will be abole to understand something of the gopis' greatness.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 158

TRANSLATION

The gopis were consumed by the expansive flames of the wondrous blazing fire of love for Krsna. If my guru chants the names of these gopis and recalls a gopi's distinguishing qualities, he too is touched by sparks shooting forth from the flames of this intense fire, and he at once becomes greatly agitated. Therefore he has to avoid pronouncing the gopis' names.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 153

TRANSLATION

Encountering a mood of great and single-minded humility, they began worshipping the lotus feet of Sriman Madana-gopala according to Narada's instructions.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:03 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 148

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Uddhava suggested to Narada what was best to eat, Satyabhama fanned him, and the other queens pleased him with various kinds of service.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:12 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 144

TRANSLATION

Whether by speaking, thinking, hearing, or physical contact, if any person in this world comes in touch even once with these pastimes of Yours and is convinced of their importance, may he be endowed eternally with the power to worship Your feet in pure love, feel resplendent with the saffron dust from the pitcher-like breasts of the blessed gopis.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 12:17 PM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 143

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O swan gliding in the lakes of Vraja-vrasis' love, I wish that I may wander everywhere always chanting, drinking the nectar of Your names. Those most sweet names arise from the ocean of Gokula and spread the glories of Your infinitely varied dress and ways of acting. As I wander, behaving like a madman, may I distribute joy to everyone in all the worlds.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 10:44 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 140

TRANSLATION

Sri Pariksit said: Narada danced in sheer joy. And like a mendicant asking alms, he begged from Krsna two excellent boons. Speaking to the Lord, the crest jewel of charitable persons, the is what Narada said.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:18 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 133-134

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From Dasasvamedha-tirtha in Prayaga to Dvaraka, Narada had wandered. And he had spoken with devotees--the brahmana at Prayaga, and all the others--who by the Lord's divine grace had each achieved perfection. Feeling great pleasure, Narada, the king of sages, now wanted to hear of this perfection directly from Lord Krsna's own mouth. Dear mother, Lord Krsna is the all-attractive lion among generous benefactors. Now, therefore, Narada begged from Him the first blessing he wished to receive.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 10:40 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 130

TRANSLATION

Those dear as life one can never forget, but when reminded of them in a special way one feels happy, like one who has lived a life of good fortune.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 128

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One may want to feel that separation again, and may indeed feel distressed if one cannot. Thus a person who can remind one of a beloved not present is considered the most sincere and helpful friend.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 127

TRANSLATION

After the pain of despair is relieved, one's heart feels fully satisfied, delighting constantly as one enjoys the great pleasure of meeting with one's beloved.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 123

TRANSLATION

Uddhava smiled and answered, "My Lord, because he is afraid and embarrassed." Then the Lord, who always favors the brahmanas, Himself brought Narada inside and spoke to him.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:46 AM | Permalink

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117.

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117

TRANSLATION

Just one person, almost as dear to Me as the devotees of Vraja, will be able to describe those topics--Sukadeva, the son of Badarayana Vyasa. By the power of great love in the mood of the Vraja-vasis, he will speak something of those matters to his excellent disciple who resembles him in spiritual qualities and whom I once brought back to life.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:31 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 117

TRANSLATION

Just one person, almost as dear to Me as the devotees of Vraja, will be able to describe those topics--Sukadeva, the son of Badarayana Vyasa. By the power of great love in the mood of the Vraja-vasis, he will speak something of those matters to his excellent disciple who resembles him in spiritual qualities and whom I once brought back to life.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 12:59 PM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 111-112

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Brahma, Rudra, Indra, Candra, the Siddhas, and other demigods moving in the sky were overcome by changes aroused in them by the current of ecstatic love. So too were the cows, bulls, calves, and wild beasts, the trees, birds, bushes, creepers, and all other beings, both moving and nonmoving, alive and inert. Each of them underwent a transformation by which their own nature changed into nature just the opposite.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 10:08 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 104-105

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Some 16,100 gopis had with vows worshiped Katyayani to obtain Me. To bring My mind somewhat to peace by seeing a likeness of them, I married the same number of you queens here in Dvaraka.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 10:25 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 100

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My dear proud lady, when living in Mathura-puri without the gopis I at first had no desire to marry.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 98

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If they see a patch of darkness resembling My complexion, they embrace and kiss it, mistaking it for Me. What more can I describe?

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 97

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And when they cannot see Me they become so torn that the fire of separation leaves them sometimes as though dead and sometimes as though insane. Thus they partake of the nectar of wonderful ecstasies.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 96

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So their pain won't be relieved even if they see Me. Their hearts will be so disturbed by thoughts of separation from Me that whatever measures I take for their happiness will only double their grief.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 93

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The praise offered by the venerable Brahma was not spoken in vain: I can never fully repay these devotees, and so I am utterly indebted to them.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 89

TRANSLATION

She hid herself behind a pillar and stood there, filled with shame and fear. Krsna noticed her and, still angry, spoke to her in a clear voice.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:28 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 85

TRANSLATION

[Uddhava said:] The other queens all agreed. Only Satybhama, Satrajiti, unable to tolerate those words, entered her chamber of anger.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 80

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“Because of their exceptional love, they were allowed to raise the Lord as their child and cherish His many wonderful activities. Therefore His special attitude toward them is fitting, and very much pleasing to me.”

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 76-78

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[Uddhava told Krsna:] The wise Devaki shelters You, who shelter the entire world. When she heard those wicked words, she said, “Foolish woman, what is unusual here? Sri Vasudeva and I, in our previous lives, underwent austerities to get the Lord as our son, and therefore, the Lord, the bestower of all boons, accepted that role. But Nanda and Yasoda prayed to Lord Brahma for pure devotion.”

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 12:34 PM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 63

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Looking around again, Krsna remembered that He was the master of Sri Dvaraka, the divine king of the Yadavas.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:42 AM | Permalink

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdahra Swami continues with Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 60.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 12:26 PM | Permalink

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdahra Swami continues with Brihad Bhagavatamrta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 60.

Please note: This class gets cut off as Maharaja loses his phone connection.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:58 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 60

TRANSLATION

Sri Pariksit said: Balarama spoke these words to change His younger brother's ecstatic mood and bring Him back to normal. Indeed, upon hearing what Balarama said, Krsna did change His mood.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 57

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Now please destroy the wicked and protect everyone else. Your cousin Dharmaraja, King Yudhistira, has undertaken a sacrifice. Please see to getting it performed.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:07 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 44

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Anyway, right now I have to go to the forest. Tonight at dusk, O bestower of satisfaction, You will enjoy with Me.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 10:27 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 29

TRANSLATION

The Supreme Lord said: Dear mother, this morning during My sleep I saw many amazing things in just a short moment as if I were awake!

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 22

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Sri Balarama said: Sri Krsna, My dear brother! Get up, get up! Wake up from Your sleep! Just see, it is now getting late. The cows are already entering the forest.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 15-16

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Narada, however, thinking he had committed an offense, did not accompany the demigods and the Yadavas. Instead with great curiosity he hid himself in the midst of the sky, fixing himself in a yoga sitting posture, to observe the sweetness of the Lord's acts.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 5

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With difficulty, Brahma brought himself under control and started thinking of how to restore his Lord to normal. Soon an idea came into his heart.

Posted by Rathi Krishna dasa at 11:10 AM | Permalink

Brihad Bhagavatamrta
Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 1

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Sri Pariksit said: Dear mother, as the sound of Krsna lamenting with His family members filled the universe, a series of terrible omens quickly ensued.

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