Discussion of the purpose of the cow in the Vedic tradition – for production of milk and for deriving religious principles.
Discussion of the weakness of modern administrators who are no longer capable of representing the Lord. Protection of the lives of both human beings and animals is the first and foremost duty of a government.
Discussion of the importance of punishing miscreants to insure a peaceful society.
Maharaja points out the consequences of eating meat. Engaging in the principles of sankirtana will gradually help to purify our environment.
The personality of the earth laments the regrettable condition of civilization during the age of Kali.
Despite His disappearance, the Lord can still be with us if we are attached to His devotional service.
In the age of Kali, the bulls and cows are misused for profit from their meat rather than given respect for their ability to produce milk and assist with the production of grains.
The next symptom of the age of Kali is the defiance of the principles of religion: austerity, mercifulness, cleanliness and truthfulness.
The purpose of religion is to teach adhoksaja, that which is beyond our knowing.
Maharaja points out that reliance entirely on what we have experienced and know (positivism) is the ultimate arrogance. In fact, all knowledge begins with faith in the form of axioms.
Here is the recording of 29 February 2012 Satsanga.
Throughout his travels, Maharaja Pariksit heard of the good occupations of his forefathers.
Dharma, in the form of a bull, meets the grieving personality of the earth, in the form of a cow.
Sacrifice is essential to maintain the rains, yet mlecchas do not make sacrifices. By Lord Chaitanya’s mercy, devotees fulfill their sacrificial duty by chanting the Holy Names.
Discussion of the increasing degradation of human culture in this age of Kali.
Enumeration and discussion of the transcendental qualities of the Lord.
Here is the recording of 22 February 2012 Satsanga.
The younger brothers of Maharaja Yudhisthira also pursue the ultimate goal of life, giving up all desire for dharma, artha, kama and moksha.
Anyone who executes devotional service without deviation can attain the perfection of Brahman.
Draupadi and Subhadra achieve the same results as their husbands by concentrating on the lotus feet of the Lord.
Characterizing the reign of Maharaja Pariksit.
The Holy Name, coupled with an understanding that God is a person, will lead to a proper conception of the form of God.
With misconceptions abounding everywhere, it is necessary to train preachers who can distribute the Truth.
Sripad Puri Maharaja recalled a commentary by Srila Sridhar Maharaja where he declared that intelligence (buddhi yoga) is superior to devotional service (bhakti yoga) — Bhagavidad-gita 10.10. Higher intelligence is required to redirect the thinking of the materialistic scientists and other mundane intellectual leaders.
Here is the recording of 08 February 2012 Satsanga.
