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Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam/The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya

The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya (2018) – Part 2

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City.

The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only composed eight verses called the Śikṣāṣṭakam, but in these verses he systematically presented the philosophy of bhakti from the basic practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami’s series of two lectures will summarize the essence of each verse to highlight the core of his teachings and mission.

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Nectar of Devotion

Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 3

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the third part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 11, 2015.

April 11, 2015 — The First Stages of Devotion (Chapter 2)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

Link: https://youtu.be/2Z4IMxUWr8k

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Nectar of Devotion

Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 2

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the second part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 4, 2015.

April 4, 2015 — Characteristics of Pure Devotional Service (Chapter One)

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

Link: https://youtu.be/9yti0HOF0Iw

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Nectar of Devotion

Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the first part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 28, 2015.

March 28, 2015 — Overview of Nectar of Devotion/ Definition of Pure Devotional Service (Preface and Introduction)

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

Link: https://youtu.be/9yti0HOF0Iw

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Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam/The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 3

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the third part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 22, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the philosophy of bhakti from the basic cores practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami in a series of three lectures will explain in depth the meaning of each verse and discuss their practical application to one’s life.

Link: https://youtu.be/qzldQ0vdPwg

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Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam/The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 2

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the second part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 15, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Link: https://youtu.be/cdHoKqQKZ7c

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Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam/The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is the first part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 8, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Link: https://youtu.be/nOlJRYzQgao

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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/The Saints Nārada and Aṅgirā Instruct King Citraketu

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 15 Text 25

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 24, 2018.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 6 Chapter 15 Text 25

ayaṁ hi dehino deho
dravya-jñāna-kriyātmakaḥ
dehino vividha-kleśa-
santāpa-kṛd udāhṛtaḥ

TRANSLATION
The living entity in the bodily conception of life is absorbed in the body, which is a combination of the physical elements, the five senses for gathering knowledge, and the five senses of action, along with the mind. Through the mind the living entity suffers three kinds of tribulations — adhibhautika, adhidaivika and adhyātmika. Therefore this body is a source of all miseries.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpsqvdY63nU

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King Citraketu’s Lamentation/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam/Sunday Sangas

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 40

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 40

dhig aprajāṁ striyaṁ pāpāṁ
patyuś cāgṛha-sammatām
suprajābhiḥ sapatnībhir
dāsīm iva tiraskṛtām

TRANSLATION
A wife who has no sons is neglected at home by her husband and dishonored by her co-wives exactly like a maidservant. Certainly such a woman is condemned in every respect because of her sinful life.

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King Citraketu’s Lamentation/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 30

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Rathi Krishna dasa

The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 6, 2018.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 30

sāpi tat-prāśanād eva
citraketor adhārayat
garbhaṁ kṛtadyutir devī
kṛttikāgner ivātmajam

TRANSLATION
As Kṛttikādevī, after receiving the semen of Lord Śiva from Agni, conceived a child named Skanda [Kārttikeya], Kṛtadyuti, having received semen from Citraketu, became pregnant after eating remnants of food from the yajña performed by Aṅgirā.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hblFuVyyugA

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