Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Madhya 24.334-348

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita.
http://caitanyacaritamrta.com/madhya/24/334/en

  • Mahaprabhu explains to Sanatana Goswami how to write about the principles of devotional service and the various duties prescribed for devotees.
  • Enumeration and discussion of the various items needed for deity worship.
  • Discussion of various offenses against the holy name, the deity and the devotee, all of which are to be carefully avoided.
  • Precautions concerning the observance of various festivals and fasting are considered.
  • Maharaja explains the purpose and meaning of various observances, including fasting.
  • Maharaja explains there are various ways to serve the Lord, including the work of reclaiming lost souls.
  • Maharaja discusses Aristotle’s views on causality, necessity and chance.

Here is the recording of 03 March 2012 satsanga.

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.16.31-17.2

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/16/31/en

  • 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.

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.16.13-30

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/16/13/en

  • 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.

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Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Madhya 24.329-334

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita.
http://caitanyacaritamrta.com/madhya/24/329/en

  • Discussion of the characteristics of a bonafide guru and a bonafide disciple.
  • Explanation of pancaratrika-vidhi versus vaidika-vidhi, the two processes for initiation.
  • The morning duties of a devotee.
  • Discussion of the requirements of deity worship (to be continued).
  • Sripad Puri Maharaja discusses the extent and acceptable variations of individual deity worship.

Here is the recording of 18 February 2012 satsanga.

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.16.2-12

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/16/2/en

  • Discussion of the pastimes of Maharaja Pariksit.
  • The human form of life is a chance to escape the entanglement of repeated birth and death.
  • Description of the lands conquered by Maharaja Pariksit.
  • Sripad Puri Maharaja further clarifies the relationships between the gopis and Lord Krsna.

Here is the recording of 15 February 2012 Satsanga.

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