Lord Chaitanya continues with his explanation of the Atmarama verse.
Discussion of the three energies of the Lord — the spiritual, marginal and material potencies.
One cannot understand the Srimad Bhagavatam unless he engages in devotional service.
Sripad Puri Maharaja explains that the pastimes of Lord Krsna must not be understood in a mundane way. The image of Damodara, bound by the rope of maternal affection, is the highest kind of perfection.
Maharaja further explains that the gopis serve the manjaris, rather than serving Krsna directly, because the manjaris are the most qualified to interact with Krsna. In a similar vein, devotees strive to become “servants of the servant.”
Here is the recording of 11 February 2012 satsanga.
Lord Chaitanya continues to explain the Atmarama verse.
Differentiation of different types of impersonalistic yogis versus those who practice devotional service.
Without sincere effort in devotional service, one cannot attain love of Godhead.
The finite being cannot attain to the infinite without the assistance of the Lord.
When one engages in the service of Krsna’s lotus feet, Krsna gives one the intelligence by which he can gradually progress to perfection in service to the Lord.
Discussion of the five items of devotional service: association with devotees, engagement in the service of Lord Krsna, the reading of Srimad Bhagavatam, the chanting of the holy names and residence at Vrndavana or Mathura.
Here is the recording of 14 January 2012 satsanga.