Weekly Sanga

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 26

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:46:56 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 26 sriyo nivaso yasyorah pana-patram mukham drsam bahavo loka-palanam saranganam padambujam TRANSLATION The Lord's chest is the abode of the goddess of fortune. His moonlike face is the drinking vessel for eyes which hanker after all that is beautiful. His arms are the resting places for the administrative demigods. And His lotus feet are the refuge of pure devotees who never talk or sing of any subject except His Lordship. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 65

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:14:25 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 60 lilavese prabhura nahi nijanusandhana iccha jani 'lila sakti' kare samadhana TRANSLATION Indeed, the Personality of Godhead forgot Himself in the course of His transcendental pastimes, but His internal potency [lila-sakti], knowing the intentions of the Lord, made all arrangements. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 60

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:15:38 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 60 rajara tuccha seva dekhi' prabhura tusta mana sei ta' prasade paila 'rahasya-darsana' TRANSLATION Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu had been very satisfied to see the King accept the menial task of sweeping the street, and for this humility the King received the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He could therefore observe the mystery of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's activities. Download the class.

Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:21:39 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami reflects on Srila Prabhupada's disappearance. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 50 (Continued)

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:13:05 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 50 tri-bhuvana bhari' uthe kirtanera dhvani anya vadyadira dhvani kichui na suni TRANSLATION When the sankirtana resounded, it filled the three worlds. Indeed, no one could hear any sounds or musical instruments other than the sankirtana. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:45:05 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 21 bhagavams tatra bandhunam pauranam anuvartinam yatha-vidhy upasangamya sarvesam manam adadhe TRANSLATION Lord Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, approached them and offered due honor and respect to each and every one of the friends, relatives, citizens and all others who came to receive and welcome Him. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 50

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:19:51 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 20

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:28:23 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 20 nata-nartaka-gandharvah suta-magadha-vandinah gayanti cottamasloka- caritany adbhutani ca TRANSLATION Expert dramatists, artists, dancers, singers, historians, genealogists and learned speakers all gave their respective contributions, being inspired by the superhuman pastimes of the Lord. Thus they proceeded on and on. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:31:57 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 25 suksma sveta-balu pathe pulinera sama dui dike tota, saba -- yena vrndavana TRANSLATION The fine, white sand spread all over the path resembled the bank of the Yamuna, and the small gardens on both sides looked just like those in Vrndavana. Download the class.

Dhanurdhara Swami Speaks From Govinda Kunda

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:53:25 -0500

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami speaks from Govinda Kunda at Govardhana Hill. Govinda Kunda is where a repentant Indra offers prayers to Krishna after Krishna lifts Govardhana Hill and Krishna is then bathed with milk from the Surabhi cow. Maharaja speaks on many topics in today's class including finding at new place at Govinda Kunda, Vedic culture and varnasrama dharma. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 17

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:23:34 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 17 uttama hana raja kare tuccha sevana ataeva jagannathera krpara bhajana TRANSLATION Although the King was the most exalted respectable person, still he accepted menial service for the Lord; he therefore became a suitable candidate for receiving the Lord's mercy. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 11

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:31:37 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 11 ucca drdha tuli saba pati' sthane sthane eka tuli haite tvaraya ara tulite ane TRANSLATION Strong, puffed-up cotton pads called tulis were spread out from the throne to the car, and the heavy Deity of Lord Jagannatha was carried from one pillowlike pad to the next by the dayitas. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 2

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:07:06 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 2 jaya jaya sri-krsna-caitanya nityananda jayadvaita-candra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda TRANSLATION All glories to Sri Krsna Caitanya and Prabhu Nityananda! All glories to Advaitacandra! And all glories to the devotees of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu! Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:21:31 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 1 sa jiyat krsna-caitanyah sri-rathagre nanarta yah yenasij jagatam citram jagannatho 'pi vismitah TRANSLATION May the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna Caitanya, who danced in front of the car of Sri Jagannatha, be all glorified! By seeing His dancing, not only was the whole universe held in wonder, but Lord Jagannatha Himself became very much astonished. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 203

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:39:08 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 203 svatantra isvara prabhu kare nana khela 'dhoya-pakhala' nama kaila ei eka lila TRANSLATION The fully independent Supreme Personality of Godhead performs various types of pastimes. The pastime of washing and cleansing the Gundica temple is but one of them. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 196

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:51:29 -0500

Despite many technical trials and tribulations, we made it through this evening. Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 196 ei-mata dui-jane kare balabali vyaja-stuti kare dunhe, yena galagali TRANSLATION Thus They both went on talking and praising one another, although Their praise appeared negative, for it appeared as if They exchanged ill names. Download the class.

The Psychology of Bhagavad-gita

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:36:34 -0500

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami recounts his outreach efforts of the past few days while in the Arlington, VA/Washington DC area. Maharaja focuses on a presentation of Bhagavad-gita he gave. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 188

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:01:23 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 188 advaita-nityananda vasiyachena eka thani dui-jane krida-kalaha lagila tathai TRANSLATION Sri Advaita Acarya and Nityananda Prabhu sat side by side, and when prasadam was being distributed They engaged in a type of mock fighting. Download the class.

Sri Radhastami - The Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:40:19 -0500

In honor of Her appearance day, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami glorifies Srimati Radharani. Note: The first 20-30 minutes were cut off. My apologies for any inconvinence. - Rathi Krishna dasa Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 185

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:05:29 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 185 prabhu kahe, -- purve siddha krsne tomara priti toma-sange ama-sabara haila krsne mati TRANSLATION Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, "From your previous birth you have been in Krsna consciousness. Thus you love Krsna so much that simply by your association we are all developing Krsna consciousness." Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 174

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:21:20 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 174 ei maha-prasada alpa karaha asvadana dekha, jagannatha kaiche karyachena bhojana TRANSLATION Svarupa Damodara Gosvami then said, "Just take a little of this maha-prasadam, and see how it is that Lord Jagannatha has accepted it." Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 16 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:21:03 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 16 Text 1 sri-suka uvaca vilokya dusitam krsnam krsnah krsnahina vibhuh tasya visuddhim anvicchan sarpam tam udavasayat TRANSLATION Sukadeva Gosvami said: Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, seeing that the Yamuna River had been contaminated by the black snake Kaliya, desired to purify the river, and thus the Lord banished him from it. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamra Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 143

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:19:26 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 143 acarya-gosanira putra sri-gopala-nama nrtya karite tanre ajna dila gauradhama TRANSLATION Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu then ordered Sri Gopala, the son of Advaita Acarya, to dance. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 7

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:18:00 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 7 bhavaya nas tvam bhava visva-bhavana tvam eva matatha suhrt-patih pita tvam sad-gurur nah paramam ca daivatam yasyanuvrttya krtino babhuvima TRANSLATION O creator of the universe, You are our mother, well-wisher, Lord, father, spiritual master and worshipable Deity. By following in Your footsteps we have become successful in every respect. We pray, therefore, that You continue to bless us with Your mercy. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 137

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:49:23 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 12 Text 137 cari-dike bhakta-gana karena kirtana madhye nrtya karena prabhu matta-simha-sama TRANSLATION All around Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu all the devotees performed congregational chanting. The Lord, just like a maddened lion, danced in the middle. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Texts 4-5

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:16:35 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Texts 4-5 tatropanita-balayo raver dipam ivadrtah atmaramam purna-kamam nija-labhena nityada prity-utphulla-mukhah procur harsa-gadgadaya gira pitaram sarva-suhrdam avitaram ivarbhakah TRANSLATION The citizens arrived before the Lord with their respective presentations, offering them to the fully satisfied and self-sufficient one, who, by His own potency, incessantly supplies others. These presentations were like the offering of a lamp to the sun. Yet the citizens began to speak in ecstatic language to receive the Lord, just as wards welcome their guardian and father. Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 143

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:22:25 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 143 saba lana kaila gundica-grha-sammarjana ratha-yatra-darasane prabhura nartana TRANSLATION First the Lord washed the temple of Gundica very thoroughly. Then everyone saw the Ratha-yatra festival and the Lord's dancing before the car. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 3

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:21:03 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 3 tam upasrutya ninadam jagad-bhaya-bhayavaham pratyudyayuh prajah sarva bhartr-darsana-lalasah TRANSLATION The citizens of Dvaraka, having heard that sound which threatens fear personified in the material world, began to run towards Him fast, just to have a long desired audience with the Lord, who is the protector of all devotees. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 328

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:23:37 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 328. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 1

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:08:33 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 1 suta uvaca anartan sa upavrajya svrddhan jana-padan svakan dadhmau daravaram tesam visadam samayann iva TRANSLATION Suta Gosvami said: Upon reaching the border of His most prosperous metropolis, known as the country of the Anartas [Dvaraka], the Lord sounded His auspicious conchshell, heralding His arrival and apparently pacifying the dejection of the inhabitants. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 326

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:34:02 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 326. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 30

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:37:04 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26 etah param stritvam apastapesalam nirasta-saucam bata sadhu kurvate yasam grhat puskara-locanah patir na jatv apaity ahrtibhir hrdi sprsan TRANSLATION All these women auspiciously glorified their lives despite their being without individuality and without purity. Their husband, the lotus-eyed Personality of Godhead, never left them alone at home. He always pleased their hearts by making valuable presentations. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:55:55 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:23:43 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 26 aho alam slaghyatamam yadoh kulam aho alam punyatamam madhor vanam yad esa pumsam rsabhah sriyah patih sva-janmana cankramanena cancati TRANSLATION Oh, how supremely glorified is the dynasty of King Yadu, and how virtuous is the land of Mathura, where the supreme leader of all living beings, the husband of the goddess of fortune, has taken His birth and wandered in His childhood. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:02:15 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 25

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:25:36 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 25 yada hy adharmena tamo-dhiyo nrpa jivanti tatraisa hi sattvatah kila dhatte bhagam satyam rtam dayam yaso bhavaya rupani dadhad yuge yuge TRANSLATION Whenever there are kings and administrators living like animals in the lowest modes of existence, the Lord in His transcendental form manifests His supreme power, the Truth Positive, shows special mercy to the faithful, performs wonderful activities and manifests various transcendental forms as is necessary in different periods and ages. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:11:19 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 325, "The Most Confidential Wisdom." Download the class.

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:49:48 -0500

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98 amara ei deha prabhura karye na lagila bharata-bhumite janmi' ei deha vyartha haila" TRANSLATION "My body could not be used in the service of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore although it took birth in the land of India, this body has been useless." Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 322

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:05:51 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 322. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 24

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:23:07 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 24 sa va ayam sakhy anugita-sat-katho vedesu guhyesu ca guhya-vadibhih ya eka iso jagad-atma-lilaya srjaty avaty atti na tatra sajjate TRANSLATION O dear friends, here is that very Personality of Godhead whose attractive and confidential pastimes are described in the confidential parts of Vedic literature by His great devotees. It is He only who creates, maintains and annihilates the material world and yet remains unaffected. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 321

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:07:24 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 321, Five Attitudes of Absorption of the Lord. Download the class.

Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:23:26 -0500

In today's lecture, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares the pastime of the Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:38:56 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 21

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:33:18 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 21 sa vai kilayam purusah puratano ya eka asid avisesa atmani agre gunebhyo jagad-atmanisvare nimilitatman nisi supta-saktisu TRANSLATION They said: Here He is, the original Personality of Godhead as we definitely remember Him. He alone existed before the manifested creation of the modes of nature, and in Him only, because He is the Supreme Lord, all living beings merge, as if sleeping at night, their energy suspended. Download the class.

Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:40:22 -0500

Srila Dhanurhdara Swami continues his discussion on the Bhakti Sandarbha Anuccheda 320. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 18

rathikrishna@wavesofdevotion.com (Dhanurdhara Swami) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:44:20 -0500

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 10 Text 18 uddhavah satyakis caiva vyajane paramadbhute vikiryamanah kusumai reje madhu-patih pathi TRANSLATION Uddhava and Satyaki began to fan the Lord with decorated fans, and the Lord, as the master of Madhu, seated on scattered flowers, commanded them along the road. Download the class.