Sri Gaura Vinoda Saraswat Sanga

Srila Giri Maharaja offers a few words of glorification on the 97th appearance day of Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda dev Goswami Maharaja. Short introduction by Gokulananda das.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses “Innermost Fulfillment”.

This lecture was recorded in Miami on the evening of July 16, 1992 during Srila Govinda Maharaja’s first world tour. At file position 45m30s-47m05s Includes discussion of how a person with material tongue and senses can chant the transcendental Maha Mantra. “Mahaprabhu said, ‘Service to the Vaishnava, service to Guru can give you that transcendental form and, through that you can chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and you can do seva. Then the first necessity is to do service, to give your service to Guru Vaishnava. And through that you will get everything. Your form must become transcendental. And, another way you can see in the scripture, in Chaitanya Charitamrta, “diksa-kale bhakta kare atma-samarpana, sei-kale krsna tare kare atma-sama sei deha kare tara cid-ananda-maya, aprakrta-dehe tanra carana bhajaya” –Gurudeva substitutes the word “Krishne” (Krishna) for “tanra” (His, the Lord’s) Then, nobody got this from your Guru. And the meaning can also come this way, diksa-kale bhakta kare atma-samarpana, when you are taking diksha from your Gurudeva, you are doing surrender, atma-samarpana, and immediately Krishna in the form of your Guru, He is taking you and immediately making your body transcendental and through that transcendental body you are worshiping Krishna.”

This recording was made on June 26, 2011 at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, New Jersey.

This talk was recorded 11/03/07 in Soquel, California on the Appearance Day of Srila Sridhar Maharaja. In it, Srila Giri Maharaja responds to the devotees questions on how he (a Brahmachari from ISKCON) became the first western sannyasa disciple of Srila Sridhar Maharaja in 1981. This recording was made by Kamal Krishna das.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses “Varnasrama Dharma in light of Krishna Consciousness”.

This evening lecture was recorded at the 108 Street Temple in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja. Srila Govinda Maharaja gives a unique perspective on the missions of Srila Sridhar Maharaja and of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami, as seen from the perspective of someone who knew them both extremely well. This was his first stop on his first tour of the Big Apple. Thanks to Radha Raman das for making this video!

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses the internal taste of the devotee.

This recording of Srila Govinda Maharaja was made on 2/12/89 in Navadwip, India.

This recording was made on 10/21/11 at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey.

This talk was recorded on October 31, 2010 in New Jersey at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math on the grand occasion of Srila Sridhar Maharaja’s Appearance Day.

Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses real religion.

This evening lecture was recorded at the 108 Street Temple in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja. Srila Govinda Maharaja gives a unique perspective on the missions of Srila Sridhar Maharaja and of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami, as seen from the perspective of someone who knew them both extremely well. This was his first stop on his first tour of the Big Apple.

Srila Giri Maharaja offers a few words on the occasion of his appearance day, March 3, 2025.

A talk on the Day of his Passing, March 27, 2025.

How does the soul first appear in this world? From what stage of spiritual existence does he fall into the material world?” This is a broad question, which requires some background information.

This evening lecture was recorded at the Brooklyn, New York “Center of the Holy Name”, hosted by Kirtanananda Swami, on August 14, 1994, during the second world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This talk was recorded by Sriman Kamal Krishna Prabhu in Soquel, California on November 24, 2007 during the time of Srila Govinda Maharaja’s visit. The title was given by Kamal Krishna Prabhu. I chose to keep it as it not only reflects a portion of the subject matter discussed but also his ability to characterize an idea in a very succinct and profound way. Posting my talks on this website is done at the request of the devotees and friends of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math. I do so to honor their requests”. – BK Giri

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses the position of Vaishnavism in relation to Hinduism and other religious faiths.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses what “Trinad Api Sunicena” is.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses the songs of the Goswamis.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses how sincerity and bhakti are intertwined.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses the position of the servant of the servant.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses how the jiva soul can forget its true self.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses Sadhu Sangha.

In this audio lecture Srila Sridhar Maharaja discusses passive and active books.

This recording was made at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Navadwip Dhama, India on 9/28/91.

This evening program in Concorde California was arranged by many of the Indian Devotees in the area. The hall was large and attendance was wonderful. It was delivered on the Appearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Pandit. (7/1/92 On His first world tour)

This is the fourth morning lecture delivered by Srila Govinda Maharaja at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose California. It was delivered on the Appearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Pandit. (7/1/92 On His first world tour)

The evening program in Santa Cruz was held in a large hall and many sincere souls attended. (6/30/92 On His first world tour)

This is the third morning lecture delivered by Srila Govinda Maharaja at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose California. (6/30/92 On His first world tour)

This is the first evening lecture delivered by Srila Govinda Maharaja at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose California. (6/29/92 On His first world tour)

This is the second morning lecture delivered by Srila Govinda Maharaja at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose California. (6/29/92 On His first world tour).

The Kelly Park Evening Program was delivered in a grand hall and attended by a large crowd of sincere souls. (6/28/92 On His first world tour)

This is the first morning lecture delivered by Srila Govinda Maharaja at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose California. (6/28/92 On His first world Tour)

This is a recording of some remarks made by Srila Govinda Maharaja upon His arrival at Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math San Jose, California. (6/27/92 On His first world tour)

This is a recording of a morning lecture made by Srila Govinda Maharaja at Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Miami, Florida, before His departure from Florida. (7/18/92 On His first world tour)

This is a recording of a evening lecture made by Srila Govinda Maharaja at Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Miami, Florida. (7/17/92 On His first world tour)

This is a recording of a morning lecture made by Srila Govinda Maharaja at Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Miami, Florida. (7/17/92 On His first world tour)

This evening departure darshan was recorded at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey on October 25, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the 104th Street Temple in New York City on October 24, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the 108 Street Temple in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja. Srila Govinda Maharaja gives a unique perspective on the missions of Srila Sridhar Maharaja and of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami, as seen from the perspective of someone who knew them both extremely well. This was his first stop on his first tour of the Big Apple.

This evening arrival lecture was recorded at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey on October 22, 1993, during the first world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey on August 18, 1994, during the second world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey on August 17, 1994, during the second world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math New Jersey on August 15, 1994, during the second world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This evening lecture was recorded at the Brooklyn, New York “Center of the Holy Name”, hosted by Kirtanananda Swami, on August 14, 1994, during the second world tour of Srila Govinda Maharaja.

This recording of Srila Govinda Maharaja was made on 8/20/94 in Soquel, California.

This recording of Srila Govinda Maharaja was made on 10/27/95.