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‘Hare Kṛṣṇa’ – the mysterious sound which links everyone’s hankering for highest possible bliss !
‘The Mystery of Sound’ – Bhanu Swami 4/3/25
10th Canto – Chapter 9
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11th Canto – Chapter 5 – Nārada Concludes His Teachings to Vasudeva
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2 uses of estimating one’s level in bhakti ladder !
2018 Japan Seminars
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7th Canto – Chapter 7
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BG_12.8~12 & BG_18.50~57 – Different types of processes to attain Krsna, Bhagavan, Brahman & other types of liberation!
BG_18.66 – Summary & Conclusion of Sarartha Varshini Tika & Gita Bhushana !
BG_4.34 – Process of transmitting transcendental knowledge & the only way to preserve it !
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 | Sarartha Varsini Tika
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Brihad Bhagavatamrta – Part 1 – Establishing the essence of Mercy –
Canto 1: Creation
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1st Canto – Chapter 10
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SB 1.10.22 – The quickest way to realize our trap in material prison & reach spiritual palace !
SB 1.10.31~32 – Attitudes of practicing pure devotees, mixed devotees & their destination !
SB_1.10.17 – The astonishing journey of accidental faith sprouts & grows into spontaneous love !
SB_1.10.18~19 – The purpose behind Krsna’s wonderful spiritual qualities looks similar & relatable !
SB_1.10.24 – The highest secret & conclusion about one Lord & His 3 aspects !
SB_1.10.25 – Purpose behind Lord creates repeatedly & appears countless times in unlimited forms !
SB_1.10.29 – Material standards cannot be applied to the Supreme Lord !
SB_1.10.36 – Bhakti is universal & absolute for all, at all times in all worlds, dharma is relative!
1st Canto – Chapter 11
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SB_1.11.1 – Apparent duality in spiritual world are actually fluctuations in bliss & variety in prema!
Canto 10 : The Summum Bonum
Canto 10, Chapter 55 : The History of Pradyumna
Canto 10: The Summum bonum
Canto 11: General History
Canto 3: The Status Quo
Canto 4, Chapter 17 – Mahārāja Pṛthu Becomes Angry at the Earth
Canto 4, Chapter 28 Purañjana Becomes a Woman in the Next Life
Canto 4, Chapter 30 : The Activities of the Pracetās
Canto 4: The Creation of the Fourth Order
Canto 5, Chapter 4 : The Characteristics of Ṛṣabhadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead
Canto 5: The Creative Impetus
Canto 7: The Science of God
Canto 8, Chapter 16 : Executing the Payo-vrata Process of Worship
Canto 8, Chapter 24 : Matsya, the Lord’s Fish Incarnation
Canto 8: Withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations
CC_AL_7.74 – Hari Naam is the only religious principle !
CC_ML_12.212 – Lord Caitanya’s longing to see Krishna, his sweet praise of Krishna’s form & his joy!
CC_ML_12.72~135 – Clean your heart by cleaning the temple !
CC_ML_13.147 – The 2 aspects of Joy in prema & Krsna’s astonishing arrangements for that !
CC_ML_13.24 – Ratha Yatra : The celebration of most intense & highest blissful spiritual love !
CC_ML_17.133 – Hari Naam is the only Chintamani!
Chapter – 5 : Prahlāda Mahārāja, the Saintly Son of Hiraṇyakaśipu
Chapter – SIXTY THREE : Lord Kṛṣṇa Fights with Bāṇāsura
Chapter 16: The Two Doorkeepers of Vaikuṇṭha, Jaya and Vijaya, Cursed by the Sages
Chapter 52 : Rukmiṇī’s Message to Lord Kṛṣṇa
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SB_10.52.31~32 – The purity of true brahamanas, how they should be respected & the position of true devotees !
SB_10.52.33 – Lord’s merciful arrangement to establish & retain dharma in the society through Manus, Brahmanas & in their absence through Holy names !
SB_10.52.37 – Hearing about Krsna makes one realize Krsna, develops Prema and Prema overcomes all obstacles to meet Krsna !
SB_10.52.42 – Lord’s plan is unpredictable, but it is the best plan & always beneficial for the devotees !
Chapter 8 : Prayers by Queen Kuntī and Parīkṣit Saved
CHAPTER EIGHT : Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva Slays the King of the Demons
CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE: Lord Balarāma Visits Vṛndāvana
CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE: Lord Kṛṣṇa Fights with Bāṇāsura
CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO: The Meeting of Ūṣā and Aniruddha
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Demons in Vrindavan
Diksa traditions by HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj
Diksha / Siksha – What to emphasize & why ? & How to properly respect different levels of Guru’s ?
Establish direct relationship with Srila Prabhupad to be united & preserve ISKCON for future !
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Inquisitive questions in the ever changing mortal world & the timeless truths !
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Nectar of Devotion – Part 1 (Rasa)
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Ratha Yatra – The Supreme Lord manifests mercifully & powerfully in dual role for the fallen souls !
Remove the fogs & clouds from the mind which obstructs to chant Suddha nama & attain prema !
Replace conditioned feelings with proper spiritual values to break the unending Karmic wheel !
SB 1.10.23 – Bhakti is the easiest & quickest way to get rarest fortune of seeing & serving Lord !
SB 1.10.3-Kali yuga avatar Nama Sankirtan is the best – Protector, Vrta, Tapasya, Yoga, Sama & Dama!
SB 1.15.12 – Know truth & distorted truth philosophically, to rise from Nāmābhāsa to Śuddha-Nāma !
SB 1.15.19 – Sweetness of Love overpowers the Supreme Power only in Vraja !
SB 1.17.16 – Devotees follow rules effortlessly, as it is favourable for bhakti & inherent in them!
SB 10.62.27 – The interesting difference between pastimes in spiritual & material world !
SB 10.63.27 – Krsna respond based on principles of justice, surrender & His sensible, exceptional, extradionary mercy !
SB 10.9.19 – Krsna acts in extreme ways out of affection for His devotees than any other avatars!
SB 11.10.1 – Distinction between pure & mixed bhakti – inside and outside Varanashrama boundaries!
SB 11.10.2 – Natural, easiest & guaranteed method to get out of ignorance!
SB 11.10.3 – Perception of objects of this world by materialist, monisit & vaishnavas !
SB 11.10.4 – 2 types of pure devotees – fully renounced / follows varnashram without attachment !
SB 11.10.5-Different levels of Gurus & unique position of Acharya – Why & How to respect each of them!
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SB 4.30.39–40 — Pure bhakti completely differs in intent, source & goal from karma, jnana, & yoga !
SB 5.19.8 – 3 important forms of Lord & 3 important qualities of Lord !
SB 8.16.8–9 — Without proper knowledge of prema, sādhana tends toward karma-miśra-bhakti !
SB_1.11.13 – Why there is more emphasis on chanting holy names than other angas of bhakti ?
SB_1.11.14 – The qualities of practicing devotees which attracts & pleases Krsna !
SB_1.11.18 – Which is the best anga of bhakti in all aspects ? & How to choose association wisely ?
SB_1.11.18 – Which is the best anga of bhakti in all aspects ? & How to choose association wisely ?
SB_1.11.20-Chanting holyname is the most concentrated way to express our devotion than other angas!
SB_1.11.3-Krsna’s Holy name influence all better than Bhagavatam & gives better result than mantra!
SB_1.12.10~11 – The highest blessing & privilege of Pariksit Maharaj compared to all Pandavas !
SB_1.12.18 – Instituting social system requires empowered people with the power to rule & devotion !
SB_1.12.22 – Atonement, Knowledge or Love for Lord – which is effective in burning bad Karmas & why?
SB_1.12.23 – Controlling mind & senses through bhakti bestows higher taste & spiritual qualities !
SB_1.12.24 – Those who admire sweetness in Krsna’s relationship, follow his teachings to attain it !
SB_1.12.25 – Devotees are the source of Lord’s bliss & basis of pastimes – this is Lord’s real glory !
SB_1.12.29 – The only spiritual process possible for all & the principle for preaching that process!
SB_1.12.30 – Astonishing influence of Krsna’s form & the recommended process to get influenced !
SB_1.12.33 – The most powerful, simple & best process in all 9 varshas to attain spiritual world !
SB_1.12.34 – Nama sankirtana yajna fulfills the purpose of dharma & it bestows eternal bliss !
SB_1.13.1 – Importance of Siksha parampara to preserve the teachings of Bhagavatam & Nama sankirtan!
SB_1.13.3~4 – To rule properly, power has to be balanced with knowledge of dharma & devotion!
SB_1.13.45 – Vaishnavas limit on material responsibilities & their real spirit of detachment!
SB_1.13.46 – Best charity & mercy is sharing that knowledge which releases all from inescapable trap !
SB_1.13.47 – Make life far beyond just surviving & existing !
SB_1.13.49 – Misfortune of demonic mentality & astonishing mercy of Supreme Lord Krsna & Caitanya !
SB_1.13.51~53 – Full potency of atma is tapped & leveraged only by bhakti yogi!
SB_1.13.54 – Intricaces of astanga yoga, jnana yoga, mixed bhakti & pure bhakti practices !
SB_1.13.55 – Difference between how yogis & devotees get rid of the coverings of soul !
SB_1.13.56 – Don’t stop, don’t mix, be engaged purely !
SB_1.13.57 – Qualification, efforts & change of consciousness required to enter spiritual universe !
SB_1.13.59 – The incomparable bliss of prema & the greatest obstacle to attain that state!
SB_1.13.60 – Srimad Bhagavatam & Gaudia Vaishnava tradition clearly prioritizes siksha over diksha!
SB_1.13.8 – The wonderful qualities of Vidura in his dealings & the lessons to learn !
SB_1.14.1 – Nectar of Bhagavatam is only for pure devotees, for all others, it is su-durlaba!
SB_1.14.2 – Invoking Radha & Krsna’s presence by chanting their names brings highest auspiciousness!
SB_1.14.3 – Which principles to follow for a prosperous life – Bhakti or Dharma ? & Why ?
SB_1.14.31 – Principle of respecting Hari, Guru’S & Vaishnava’S !
SB_1.14.32~33 – Astonishing potency of a fragment of Cit-śakti on Nitya-mukta & baddha-mukta Jivas !
SB_1.14.34 – The unique sweetness of Krsna as Bhagavān, Govinda, Brahmanaya & Bhakta Vatsalaya !
SB_1.14.35-36 – Bliss personified Lord cares for Jivas, gives auspiciousness, protects & elevate them !
SB_1.14.37 – The purity of Queen Satyabhama’s desire in asking Parijatha flower !
SB_1.14.38 – Devotees use everything in Lord’s service without motive & they are served by everything !
SB_1.14.39 – Activities of eternal associates should never be criticized & they never care for that !
SB_1.14.4 – Journey of self cheating & roadmap to evlove towards the realm of unconditional love !
SB_1.14.40 – Stringent rules for bounded Jivas & extraordinary exceptions for surrendered Jivas !
SB_1.14.41 – Rules for Kṣatriya dharma in Vedic culture & Nama Sankirtan is Kali Yuga Kṣatriya !
SB_1.14.42 – Importance of getting deeper scriptural knowledge via Bhagavatam, Acharyas & Uttama’s !
SB_1.14.43~44 – Obligations & exemptions of Grahastha devotees & their only cause of lamentation !
SB_1.15.1~4 – Krsna’s astonishing bond with Arjuna & the qualification to establish such bond !
SB_1.15.10 – Lord’s principle to deal daemon’s adharmic act, hatred on Lord & offending devotees!
SB_1.15.11- Attitude behind mixed bhaktas, pure bhaktas & nitya siddhas in seeking Lord’s protection !
SB_1.15.13 – The only prayer of pure devotees who realizes Lord’s astonishing powers & mercy !
SB_1.15.20 – Scriptures, Acharyas, right use of intelligence & logic reveals proper conclusion !
SB_1.15.21 – Devotees qualities fully dependent on Krsna & the necessity of it being similar to Him !
SB_1.15.22~24 – The purpose, function & hidden facts of Supreme Lord’s Supervising energy!
SB_1.15.25-26 – Disappearance of Yadus & the importance of understanding it properly through acharyas!
SB_1.15.27 – Bhagavad Gita : the concise, liberal & good reasonings on why to surrender to Krsna !
SB_1.15.29 – The astonishing side effect of constant & intense remembrance of Krsna with devotion!
SB_1.15.31 – The philosophies behind ‘shoka’ & the solution to experience constant bliss !
SB_1.15.32 – The potency which divides eternal blissful existence from endless suffering existence !
SB_1.15.33 – The similarities & differences in practicing & perfect stages of bhakti-yoga !
SB_1.15.34 – The clever arrangement of Krsna behind the unusual disappearance of Yadus!
SB_1.15.6 – Recognize Krsna & swim in ocean of bliss, not on rivers which lead to that !
SB_1.15.8 – Makaras reject svarga, siddhis, muktis & dive deep into ocean of bliss !
SB_1.15.9 – Devotees qualities apparently seems material but stems from svarupa shakti of Lord!
SB_1.17.10~11 – The prime duty of a ruler in protecting citizens is to enforce codes of God’s law !
SB_1.17.12 – The dawn of Nama Sankirtan in dharma suffocating age !
SB_1.17.13 – Bhakti, the powerhouse of all paths, upholds dharma’s role in the age of Kali !
SB_1.17.14 – Devotees express constant flow of love for Krsna amidst all obstacles !
SB_1.17.2 – Cause of adharma become predominant in Kali Yuga & its solution!
SB_1.8.30 – Lord’s appearance & activities are bewildering, contradictory & inconceivable !
SB_10.52.19 – Devotees always eager to hear about the affectionate side of the Lord & emphasize it !
SB_10.52.20~23 – Hearing Krsna’s pastimes purifies one, develops attraction(purva raga), increases sweetness & gives satisfaction !
SB_10.52.24 – Properties & actions of various shaktis of Krsna !
SB_10.52.25 – Various factors constitutes one’s varna & the only factor for bhakti regardless of varna / ashrama !
SB_10.52.26~30 – The role & goal of Varnashrama & Bhakti is different !
SB_10.52.34~36 – Serving Supreme Lord is the nature of perfected jivas regardless of social position & Serving devotees is the nature of Supreme Lord !
SB_10.52.38~40 – Vratas & Charity in Bhakti Yoga is different from Vratas & Charity in Karma Yoga !
SB_10.52.41 – The constructive, colourful spiritual rasa & the destructive, distasteful material rasa !
SB_10.52.43~44 – Rukmini’s prayer at the stage of Raga & in spiritual relationship everything is resolved into bliss !
SB_10.55.11~40 – Bitter experiences of ignorance & Blissful experiences of spiritual realization !
SB_10.62.10 – Two step authentication method of Bhagavatam to get its real message !
SB_10.62.11 – By tattva all forms of Lord are one, by rasa there are differences !
SB_10.62.17~19 – The better method to perceive / become higher grade human species & even better method to go beyond that limitation !
SB_10.62.22~26 – The puzzle behind Supreme Lord who does not act like Supreme Lord !
SB_10.62.31~33 – Lila Shakti & Yogamaya controls even Lord & devotees for creating variety in pastimes !
SB_10.63.1~6 – Yoga maya’s influence on exalted personalities & the 2 purpose behind it !
SB_10.63.26 – The insurmountable agitator, substances, elements, principles of material world & the only way to get out of it !
SB_10.65.32 – Tradition of Knowledge !
SB_10.9.13~14 – Krsna is beyond human understanding & logic !
SB_10.9.21 – Secrets to get qualified for Raghanuga sadhana bhakti & realize Vrindavan Krsna !
SB_10.9.23 – Constant flow of love with intense raga astonished Devaki & others, also melted Krsna !
SB_10.9.9 – The specialty of devotees in Vraja & the specialty of Krsna’s form in Vraja !
SB_11.2.40 – Symptoms of bhāvā & acharyas warns to avoid imitation, aparādhas & sins to attain it !
SB_11.5.32 – Lord Caitanya – the hidden, exceptional avatari among all avataras & the avatari Krsna !
SB_11.5.33 – Lotus feet of Lord Caitanya is the best tirtha to worship which bestows most purification !
SB_11.5.34 – Importance of relying on previous Vaishnava acharyas commentaries in studying scriptures!
SB_11.5.35 – The most covered incarnation ever who is exposed only by Gaudia Vaishnava acharyas !
SB_11.5.36 – Specialty of this Kali-yuga & Hare Krsna Nama sankirtan by the mercy of Lord Caitanya!
SB_11.5.36 – The present kali yuga is the best yuga & has the best process to attain the best result ever !
SB_11.5.37 – Hari Naam is the only ray of hope for Supreme peace !
SB_3.14.7~9 – Respect !
SB_3.16.27 – Spiritual world : far beyond astronomers, 9th dimension, NDE, clairvoyance & yoga siddhis !
SB_3.22.1~2 – Bhakti yoga is the easiest, quickest, practical, independent & only spiritual process in the planet!
SB_4.17.36 – The rarity in realizing inconceivable form of Lord & the astonishing mercy of Lord Caitanya !
SB_4.28.37 – Why be Puranjana, when an easier, quicker, attractive, & powerful process is in hand ?
SB_4.28.38 – The rarest spiritual practice which breaks vast cycles & bestows most precious diamonds!
SB_4.28.41 – The role of Chaitya Guru & various types of external Gurus for one’s spiritual advancement !
SB_5.4.5 – Practice bhakti with or without varna ashrama but without contaminating bhakti’s core principles !
SB_7.5.47~51 – Which is Jīva‘s inherent quality – enjoying in material world / liberation / unconditional love for Lord?
SB_7.5.53 – Any process in the guise of dharma but obstructs to develop prema for Lord is cheating !
SB_7.7.47 – Decades of misunderstanding in ISKCON about the word ‘Guru’ & ‘dīkṣā’ system !
SB_7.8.6 – The bliss in remembering Lord overpowers all the possible obstacles in the universe !
SB_8.16.10~11-Bhakti rapidly purifies all & rapidly adapts to shifts in time, place & circumstances!
SB_8.24.16~30 – Nature of avatars, nature of Krishna & their purpose of descending !
SB_8.24.31~37 – Degree of Jiva’s Surrender & devotion is the principle behind Lord’s reciprocation in various forms !
SB_8.24.38 – Activities of bhakti may appear material, but factually it is all purely spiritual !
SB_9.10.15 – A fragment of Supreme Personality Lord Ram’s astonishing intelligence, power & fame!
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Scriptural basis behind Gaudia Vaishnava’s spiritual practice for eternal happiness !
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