Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.13.16-26

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

  1. Because the living being is eternal, he can be happy only in the eternal abode of the Kingdom of God.
  2. There is no living being within the universes who can overcome the influence of time.
  3. Vidura warns Dhrtarastra of the precariousness of life.
  4. 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.
  5. To achieve a stabilized renunciation, one must maintain the association of pure devotees.

Here is the recording of 08 November 2011 Satsanga.

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Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Madhya 21.139-22.21

We began with a recitation of the Damodarashtakam
http://bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/Damodarastakam.pdf

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita.
http://caitanyacaritamrta.com/madhya/21/139/en

  1. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu finishes his discussion of the sweetness and opulence of Lord Krishna.
  2. Lord Chaitanya then begins his exposition on devotional service in Chapter 22.
  3. The living entities, who can never become God, are divided into two groups – the ever-liberated devotees and the eternally-conditioned souls.
  4. The eternally-conditioned souls are always under the clutches of the external energy unless they encounter a saintly person who works on Krishna’s behalf to deliver conditioned souls.
  5. Lord Caitanya recites numerous verses proving that bhakti yoga is superior to karma, jnana or mystic yoga.
  6. The conditioned soul must ultimately come to the position of devotional service to attain the desired results.

 

Here is the recording of 03 November 2011 satsanga.

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.13.9-15

We began with recitation of the Damodarashtakam
http://bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/Damodarastakam.pdf

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/13/9/en

  1. Maharaja Yudhisthira queries Vidura on his pilgrimages.
  2. we must seek out pure devotees and should serve them at places of pilgrimage.
  3. to overcome the obstacles of self-centeredness, we must surrender to Krishna and Gurudeva, begging for Mercy to realize love for Krishna.
  4. we must seek a situation whereby we can fully serve the Lord.
  5. that he might attain a more perfect state of realization, a devotee always seeks to hear the pastimes of the Lord from a pure Vaishnava.

Here is the recording of 01 November 2011 Satsanga.

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Govardhan Puja

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from various articles in celebration of Govardhan Puja (annakut mahotsav).

Here is the recording of 27 October 2011 sadhusanga.

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class 1.12.35-13.8

We began with recitation of the Damodarashtakam
http://bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/Damodarastakam.pdf

Sripad Bhakti Madhava Puri Maharaja read from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://srimadbhagavatam.com/1/12/35/en

  1. the meaning of “twice-born” brahmanas.
  2. historical background of Vidura.
  3. historical background of Gandhari, Prtha, Draupadi, Subhadra.
  4. an account of Vidura’s efforts to protect the Pandavas.

Here is the recording of 25 October 2011 Satsanga.

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