A jiva soul who ignores the supremacy of Lord Sri Krsna, a nitya-baddha, develops a deep-rooted enviousness toward the Supreme Lord.
If by great fortune such a fallen jiva comes in contact with a nitya-siddha (a mahajan — a divine agent of Lord Sri Krsna), and comes to develop genuine faith toward that mahajan, he/she can recognize his/her eternal constitutional position as an eternal servant of the Lord, jivera ‘svarupa’ haya — krishnera ‘nitya-dasa’.
Narada describes the yogic processes pursued by Maharaja Dhrtarastra.
Discussion of the sati rite, whereby a chaste woman followed her husband into the fire of death.
Thus concludes the 13th chapter of the First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Here is the recording of 07 December 2011 Satsanga.
Everyone, regardless of position, is under the control of the Supreme Lord.
The eternal living entity transmigrates from one body to another under the law of karma. An intelligent human being is not bothered by bodily gain or loss.
A conditioned soul is under the control of eternal time (kala), action (karma) and the modes of material nature (guna).
The best remedy for escaping the clutches of kala is the practice of bhakti-yoga.
Discussion of kala versus the gunas.
Eating the remnants of food offered to the Supreme Lord is the means to overcome the natural law of existence, that the weaker living being becomes subsistence for stronger living beings.
Here is the recording of 30 November 2011 Satsanga.
Narada Muni advises Maharaja Yudhisthira on the spiritual aspects of Dhrtarastra’s departure.
Comparison of the Laws of God versus the Laws of Man.
The soul (jiva) is eternal while the change of body is temporary. An intelligent human being is not bothered by bodily gain or loss.
A conditioned soul is under the control of eternal time (kala), action (karma) and the modes of material nature (guna).
Regulative principles prescribed in the Vedantic literature do not allow man to slaughter weaker animals while teaching others peaceful coexistence.
The Lord supplies a regular stream of corrective energy to rectify the fallen souls, both within as Paramatma and without, by His manifestations, the spiritual master and revealed scripture.
Note: the first part of this recording was lost due to error.
Here is the recording of 23 November 2011 Satsanga.
The three classes of transcendentalists — dhira, sannyasi, and paramahamsa.
One who has awakened Krsna Consciousness will not be disturbed in his devotional equilibrium.
Maharaja recaps his previous discussion on genuine service for the Lord:
• devotional activities performed for the purpose of liberation are not genuine because they are not performed for the pleasure of Krsna.
• devotional activities performed for the purpose of merging with the Lord are not genuine as this is a self-directed pursuit
• only in the plane of saranagati does devotional activity take on the flavor of dedication or devotion
We concluded with an historical account of Dhrtarastra leaving home.
Here is the recording of 16 November 2011 Satsanga.
Because the living being is eternal, he can be happy only in the eternal abode of the Kingdom of God.
There is no living being within the universes who can overcome the influence of time.
Vidura warns Dhrtarastra of the precariousness of life.
A pure devotee fully depends on the mercy of Gurudev and Krsna. Thus, in all circumstances, he keeps his focus only on his service. Nothing can distract him.
To achieve a stabilized renunciation, one must maintain the association of pure devotees.
Here is the recording of 08 November 2011 Satsanga.
