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May 4, 2012
Kya Bhakti Ananda Ke Liye Nahi?
[B]Where:[/B] Sravan Kirtan Camp, Mayapur[BR]
[B]When:[/B] 3 May 12[BR]
[B]Language:[/B] Hindi[BR]
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May 3, 2012
Prahlada defeats Narayana
Brhad Bhagavatamrta (by Srila Sanatana Gosvami Prabhupada) 1.4.11 features
the following delightful lila.
You [Prahlada Maharaja] once went to the Naimisa Forest to have darsana of
Narayana, who is known as “the Lord in yellow dress.” While on the road you
satisfied the Lord in combat, and He told you, “Yes, I am always conquered
by you!”
COMMENTARY
This incident is recounted in a number of scriptures, including the Vamana
Purana (7). Once Prahlada took a trip to Naimisaranya to see Lord Pitavasa,
the beautiful form of the Supreme Lord. While traveling on the road he met a
strange person, who was dressed like an austere renunciant but was carrying
a warrior’s bow and arrows. Prahlada assumed from this person’s
contradictory attire that he must be some hypocrite abusing the true
principles of religion. Therefore Prahlada started a fight with the
sannyasi, vowing “I swear I shall defeat you!” But even after several days
of dueling, Prahlada could not subdue this adversary.
Early one morning before resuming the battle, Prahlada worshiped his
personal Deity. He then saw his opponent standing nearby, wearing the same
garland he had just offered the Deity. Prahlada suddenly recognized that the
stranger was Lord Pitavasa, Narayana Himself. Thereupon, offering prayers to
that opponent with all the competence at his command, Prahlada tried to
satisfy Him. In response, the Lord touched him with His lotus hand, which
relieved Prahlada from the fatigue of fighting and from all anxiety.
Prahlada asked Lord Pitavasa what to do about having transgressed the duty
of a ksatriya by having made a promise — namely to defeat his opponent
the following delightful lila.
You [Prahlada Maharaja] once went to the Naimisa Forest to have darsana of
Narayana, who is known as “the Lord in yellow dress.” While on the road you
satisfied the Lord in combat, and He told you, “Yes, I am always conquered
by you!”
COMMENTARY
This incident is recounted in a number of scriptures, including the Vamana
Purana (7). Once Prahlada took a trip to Naimisaranya to see Lord Pitavasa,
the beautiful form of the Supreme Lord. While traveling on the road he met a
strange person, who was dressed like an austere renunciant but was carrying
a warrior’s bow and arrows. Prahlada assumed from this person’s
contradictory attire that he must be some hypocrite abusing the true
principles of religion. Therefore Prahlada started a fight with the
sannyasi, vowing “I swear I shall defeat you!” But even after several days
of dueling, Prahlada could not subdue this adversary.
Early one morning before resuming the battle, Prahlada worshiped his
personal Deity. He then saw his opponent standing nearby, wearing the same
garland he had just offered the Deity. Prahlada suddenly recognized that the
stranger was Lord Pitavasa, Narayana Himself. Thereupon, offering prayers to
that opponent with all the competence at his command, Prahlada tried to
satisfy Him. In response, the Lord touched him with His lotus hand, which
relieved Prahlada from the fatigue of fighting and from all anxiety.
Prahlada asked Lord Pitavasa what to do about having transgressed the duty
of a ksatriya by having made a promise — namely to defeat his opponent
Mahaprabhu Matra Lakhpati Ke Ghar Prasada Lenge!
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Mayapur Mein Apaka Svagat Nahi!
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Ascending Approach Ends at Brahman and Paramatma Realization
Question:
Srila Prabhupada states, that the ascending approach ends up at the realization of brahman and paramatma but not the Personality of Godhead.
Could you please explain how is it that one can realize these two aspects by this process and why does it stop there?
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Srila Prabhupada states, that the ascending approach ends up at the realization of brahman and paramatma but not the Personality of Godhead.
Could you please explain how is it that one can realize these two aspects by this process and why does it stop there?
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May 2, 2012
What Do You Think About Changes Made in Srila Prabhupada’s Books?
Question:
What do you think about the changes made in Srila Prabhupada’s books? It is said that the original Macmillian edition of Bhagavad-gita until 1972 was blessed and authorized by Srila Prabhupada and after that in subsequent new printings of BBT, the editors have changed more than 600 hundred words and meanings of Srila Prabhupada. This is dangerous enough to destroy the movement in a philosophical way!!
Some disciples of Prabhupada, even when he was still alive, changed some translation of his books and Prabhupada became very angry!!
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What do you think about the changes made in Srila Prabhupada’s books? It is said that the original Macmillian edition of Bhagavad-gita until 1972 was blessed and authorized by Srila Prabhupada and after that in subsequent new printings of BBT, the editors have changed more than 600 hundred words and meanings of Srila Prabhupada. This is dangerous enough to destroy the movement in a philosophical way!!
Some disciples of Prabhupada, even when he was still alive, changed some translation of his books and Prabhupada became very angry!!
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Gurus as Teachers
[B]Where:[/B] Salem, Tamil Nadu, India[BR]
[B]When:[/B] 23 March 12[BR]
[B]Scripture:[/B] BG 4.32[BR]
[B]Language:[/B] English[BR]
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May 1, 2012
What to try for
Just try to love Krsna.
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Pandal Lecture — Delhi, November 12, 1971
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Pandal Lecture — Delhi, November 12, 1971
How drunkards can become Krsna conscious
I shall request even the drunkards… In your country, there are many
drunkards. There is no scarcity. So if you’ll kindly remember when drinking
wine that this nice taste of drinking is Krsna… Just begin with it. You’ll
come out one day a saintly person, Krsna conscious. It’s so nice, practical.
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.22 — Los Angeles, April 14, 1973
drunkards. There is no scarcity. So if you’ll kindly remember when drinking
wine that this nice taste of drinking is Krsna… Just begin with it. You’ll
come out one day a saintly person, Krsna conscious. It’s so nice, practical.
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.22 — Los Angeles, April 14, 1973
April 29, 2012
What is Krsna consciousness?
Krsna consciousness means “I am Krsna’s — that’s all.”
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Bhagavad-gita 16.1-3 — Hawaii, January 29, 1975
>>> Ref. VedaBase => Bhagavad-gita 16.1-3 — Hawaii, January 29, 1975
