Weekly Sanga

Caitanya-caritāmṛta/Madhya-līlā/The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yatra/Wednesday Sangas

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 156

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 13 Text 156

yadavera vipaksa, yata dusta kamsa-paksa,
taha ami kailun saba ksaya
ache dui-cari jana, taha mari’ vrndavana,
ailama ami, janiha niscaya

TRANSLATION
“I have already killed all the mischievous demons who are enemies of the Yadu dynasty, and I have also killed Kamsa and his allies. But there are two or four demons still living. I want to kill them, and after doing so I shall very soon return to Vrndavana. Please know this for certain.

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Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance into Dvārakā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/Sunday Sangas

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 27

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

Srimad Bhagavatam
Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 27

sitatapatra-vyajanair upaskrtah
prasuna-varsair abhivarsitah pathi
pisanga-vasa vana-malaya babhau
ghano yatharkodupa-capa-vaidyutaih

TRANSLATION
As the Lord passed along the public road of Dvaraka, His head was protected from the sunshine by a white umbrella. White feathered fans moved in semicircles, and showers of flowers fell upon the road. His yellow garments and garlands of flowers made it appear as if a dark cloud were surrounded simultaneously by sun, moon, lightning and rainbows.

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Caitanya-caritāmṛta/Madhya-līlā/The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yatra/Wednesday Sangas

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 72

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 13 Text 72

apani nacite yabe prabhura mana haila
sata sampradaya tabe ekatra karila

TRANSLATION
When the Lord Himself wanted to dance, all seven groups combined together.

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Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance into Dvārakā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/Sunday Sangas

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 26

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

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.

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Caitanya-caritāmṛta/Madhya-līlā/The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yatra/Wednesday Sangas

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 65

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

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.

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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/Sunday Sangas

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 24

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

Srimad Bhagavatam
Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 24

raja-margam gate krsne
dvarakayah kula-striyah
harmyany aruruhur vipra
tad-iksana-mahotsavah

TRANSLATION
When Lord Krsna passed over the public roads, all the ladies from the respectable families of Dvaraka went up to the roofs of their palaces just to have a look at the Lord. They considered this to be the greatest festival.

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Caitanya-caritāmṛta/Madhya-līlā/The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yatra/Wednesday Sangas

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 60

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

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.

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Festivals/Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance/Sunday Sangas

Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

In today’s class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami reflects on Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance.

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Caitanya-caritāmṛta/Madhya-līlā/The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yatra/Wednesday Sangas

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

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

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.

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Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance into Dvārakā/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/Sunday Sangas

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 11 Text 21

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Rathi Krishna dasa

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.

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