The Bhakti Podcast

“One who, at the time of death, fixes his life air between the eyebrows and, by the strength of yoga, with an undeviating mind, engages himself in remembering the Supreme Lord in full devotion, will certainly attain to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” (Bhagavad Gītā 8.10)

tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣumām anusmara yudhya camayy arpita-mano-buddhirmām evaiṣyasy asaṁśayaḥ“Therefore, Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Kṛṣṇa and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you will attain Me without doubt.”(Bhagavad Gītā 8.7)

Remembering Krishna at the time of death is not an ordinary thing. It determines one’s next body.

Talk on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.4 (Attaining the Supreme). “O best of the embodied beings, the physical nature, which is constantly changing, is called adhibhūta [the material manifestation]. The universal form of the Lord, which includes all the demigods, like those of the sun and moon, is called adhidaiva. And I, the Supreme Lord, represented as the Supersoul in the heart of every embodied being, am called adhiyajña [the Lord of sacrifice].”

This Podcast is a discussion on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.2, Attaining the Absolute. What are the different angas or limbs of devotional service and what great personalities represent them.

In this podcast you will find a discussion on the all-pervading Brahman feature of the Absolute Truth, Sri Krishna. It is based on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.1, Attaining the Supreme.

This Episode is based on Bhagavad Gītā chapter 7, verse 29. “Intelligent persons who are endeavoring for liberation from old age and death take refuge in Me in devotional service. They are actually Brahman because they entirely know everything about transcendental activities.”

Bhagavad Gita Discussion on BG 7.26. Topics covered in this podcast include the following:The Personal Feature of God (0:11), Translation BG 7.26 (9:01), Krishna a Creation of Maya? (18:23), Liberation: Knowing Past, Present and Future (27:35), The Universal Form (35:46), A Son like You (41:31), Questions & Answers (51:15), Is Krishna encouraging Demigod Worship? (58:11), Different Conceptions of God according to one’s Desires (1:04:24), Worshipping the Energy of God (1:06:23), Can we be ever 100 Percent Krishna conscious? (1:10:26) and The most Dangerous Type of Fear (1:16:47).

This podcast is a discussion on Bhagavad Gītā 7.25. “I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent. For them I am covered by My internal potency, and therefore they do not know that I am unborn and infallible.”

A Discourse on Bhagavad Gītā 7.24Timestamps:07:21 Verse, Translation and Purport17:51 Actual Talk27:00 Lord Brahma and the Big Bang46:42 Foolish People43:43 Brahma Vimohana Lila59:00 Once in a Day of Brahma1:00:02 The Story of the Baba who had the Darshan of Krishna and Balarama at Ter Kadamba 1:20:23 The Impersonal all pervading Brahman Effulgence1:23:40 Questions & Answers“Unintelligent men, who do not know Me perfectly, think that I, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, was impersonal before and have now assumed this personality. Due to their small knowledge, they do not know My higher nature, which is imperishable and supreme.”#krishna #harekrishna #krisnaconsciousness #bhaktiyoga #harekrishnacentre #leagueofdevotees #leicester

This episode deals with demigod worship for material gain and how to gain entrance into Goloka, the topmost destination for the progressive jiva soul. Furthermore, the path of raga, spontaneous devotional service and association of like-minded devotees are discussed as well as the symptoms of mature Krishna consciousness. Timestamps:6:34 the actual talk begins. 9:43 the benedictions of the devas, which are material and temporary only. 26:21 the bhakti lata bija, the seed of devotional service. 32:02 Srila Prabhupada explains that only one who has reached perfection in Krishna consciousness can reach Goloka, the highest spiritual planet. However, there is no loss as one who has practiced devotional service will certainly be rewarded with a human body by which he is able to make further progress. 38:18 spontaneous devotional service (raga bhakti) explained. 57:49 how to achieve the perfectional stage of Krishna consciousness?1:01:30 Lord Brahma’s bewilderment and prayers. (https://youtu.be/dQZDEb-gQd4?si=G87LQlziJOOdCX3l)1:12:09 the back door to Krishna. 1:15:30 questions and answers. Summary:The less intelligent worship the demigods, who can award only temporary material results. The devotees of the Lord aspire for the permanent shelter in Goloka. How to achieve Goloka through spontaneous loving devotion explained.Please follow us also on YouTube to be informed about the latest content: https://youtu.be/rDWnWeLq2xM?si=l6NjsiBTNfNIDmat#krishna #harekrishna #krishnaconsciousness #bhakti #bhaktiyoga #harekrishnacentre #leagueofdevotees #leicester

How to overcome the illusory energy or maya. What is the process and how to keep maya at bay. Listen to the podcast with its practical step by step application and become liberated from the material modes of nature.

This podcast explores the position of the impersonal versus the personal aspect of the Absolute Truth. It highlights the quality of humility, tolerance, and absence of false ego.

Divine revelation happens through the heart. External sense perception is inferior. How to obtain Radharani’s mercy? The personal and impersonal approach is also discussed.

Divine pastimes. The revelation of one’s eternal spiritual identity. Genuine attraction and one’s internal meditation.

Delve into Lord Krishna’s pastimes with His friends in the forests of Vrindavan.

The process of spiritual awakening from karma and jñana to bhakti yoga explained, culminating in pure devotion in the mood of the inhabitants of Vrindavan.

How to know Krishna in full, free from doubt. This podcast also raises the question, who is Srila Prabhupada and what is his unique position. Furthermore, the Q&A section at the end provides further insights.

This is a Podcast on the 10th canto of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Autumn in Vrindavan.

Based on the concluding verse of the Bhagavad Gītā's chapter on yoga (Chapter 6), this episode outlines the progressive stages of yoga, from karma yoga and jñāna yoga to aṣṭāṅga yoga, ultimately reaching its pinnacle in bhakti yoga.

“A yogī is greater than the ascetic, greater than the empiricist and greater than the fruitive worker. Therefore, O Arjuna, in all circumstances, be a yogī”. (Bhagavad Gītā 6.46)

A lecture given at the Radha Kripa Mission in Rouen, France.

Detail about this episode will be published shortly.

This Podcast was recorded on the auspicious appearance of Lord Balarama’s appearance. It contains confidential readings from Nayanananda Das Thakur’s Preyo Bhakti Rasarnava.

Perfection after many birth of practice. Above the ritualistic principles of the scriptures. Attracted like an iron to a magnet. Pure bhakti defined. No sunlight, moonlight or electricity. The culmination of Bhagavad Gītā. Impersonal interpretations. The position and incredible mercy of Srila Prabhupada. Krishna established the parampara system at the beginning of creation. 24 hours connected with Krishna. Who can capture Krishna? Building alliances. Loving Krishna or exploiting His energies. Playing the part of a materialist. Everybody needs a guru, the jñani thinks otherwise. Stopping all karma. The special deal to stop birth and death. The escape of Raghunatha dasa. First guru, then Krishna. Krishna is guru’s property. Seva apardha discussed. 0:00:11 Talk0:02:31 What is pure bhakti?0:04:55 Deluded by impersonal interpretation0:10:10 The escalator of bhakti0:12:20 The parampara system0:17:16 Arjuna is representing all of us0:19:35 The peace mission0:21:56 Krishna sides with Arjuna0:25:38 We want Krishna0:35:05 What about karma if we are not the doer?0:40:28 The special deal0:43:20 I have created your pious credits0:49:28 Surrender to my devotee0:57:41 Our great fortune1:00:31 Krishna is the property of the pure devotee1:03:07 Spiritual emotions1:08:22 Karma and jñana must be aiming for bhakti1:09:51 Impediments to bhakti1:16:56 The priest, the lady and the goat

If we are not the doer, why are we getting karma? Ahankara (false ego) explained. How to get free from karma. When Krishna is not present, how should one act? Depending on Krishna. Acting on behalf of Krishna. The powerhouse of the parampara system. How to connect with Srila Prabhupada? What is a siksa sampradaya. Enthusiasm from service and enthusiasm from pleasing Krishna. Essential skills for a devotee. Krishna is dictating every single word. Sarasvati appeared on his tongue. His pride was completely shattered. Pride means I am the doer. Spiritual identity. Spontaneous devotional service. Akrura takes Krishna away. Nanda Maharaja’s promise.

Spiritual service. Exclusively cooking for Krishna. Krishna does not eat junk food. The compassion of Vasudeva Datta. Uncontaminated and wholesome. How to make a home altar and offer food. Honouring not eating prasadam. Can I also become a pure devotee? “But it may take some time”. Attracted like iron to a magnet. Let’s not be a miser. Under Krishna’s protection. The magical pot. Para dukha dukhi. I carry what they lack and preserve what they have. Receiving the darshan of Krishna and Balarama. The ultimate benediction. I give the intelligence by which they can come to Me. Krishna’s guidance at every step. Bhima saved from the Narayana Astra.

Meditation while cooking. Pure devotion and mixed devotion. Why are we getting karmic reactions when we are not the doer? The modes of material nature explained. Two kinds of karma. Arjuna’s dilemma. God is only enjoying. Enjoying like Krishna. Partial and complete destruction explained. The coverings of the universe. The monkey and the cat way. Despite all struggles success is guaranteed. Pleasing Krishna or mechanical service. Struggle is part of the process. The unsuccessful yogi comes back. I have to guard the house of my master. Totally captured by spiritual topics. What is the most wonderful thing in this world? The greatest illusion. The urgency of becoming Krishna conscious.

Yoga practice in a secluded and sacred place. Purification of the heart. The process for this age. Feeling the suffering of others. Reaching the Supersoul. Training the restless mind. Partial realisation of Krishna. Spiritual greed. Slow in spiritual realisation. I forgot what I should remember at the time of death. 100 faces of death. “I want to become like you”. The best and only means of spiritual realisation. Quarrel and hypocrisy. Taking the position of Lord Brahma. Circle of Friends. “I am that Brajabasi”. The story of the manohar ladhus.

Fully satisfied. Book knowledge and mundane scholarship. Spiritually saturated. Realised knowledge. Apparent contradictions. Material and spiritual identities. Pure love devoid of awe and reference. Bewilderment of Lord Brahma. Sarupya mukti explained. Gopastami pastime. Umbrella and shoes for the cows. Speaking to the cows. At the gates of Vaikuntha. Residing outside of Vaikuntha. Material rasa. Extended selfishness. Aparadha and sectarianism. The example of Jaya and Vijaya. The most pious living entity in the universe. Crossing the Viraja river. Entering Vaikuntha. At the gate of Goloka. The Gopal mantra. Ayodhya, the gateway to Goloka. The kingdom of Nanda Maharaja. Bauma Vrindavan and the Aprakrita Dhama of Goloka. The singing of the sakhas. Keeping the cows in front. Sarupa meeting Gopal. Lunch with the family. Svarupa siddhi, our real identity. Spiritually saturated and satiated.

Personal identity. After liberation devotional service continues. Mental speculation. Understanding who or what is God. The good fortune of meeting a pure devotee. Conversant with the science of Krishna consciousness. After brahman realisation devotional service really begins. The different levels of God realisation. The green bird entering the green tree. The truth becomes revealed. Our constitutional position. Becoming free from all misconceptions. Expanding our spiritual life. Changing our perception. The king of education. The precious diamond that no one wants.

Brahman realisation, the first step in self realisation. Impersonal philosophy: the wisdom of the Overself. Karma activities. The impersonal conception can be helpful up to a point. Brahman is everything and more. Eternal servant of the Lord. Advaita and dvaita. Raganuga bhakti. Krishna expands Himself. Subala sakha’s intimate service. Radharani disguises herself as Subala sakha. What is our eternal identity? Krishna arranges for our further progress. Attraction of the heart. Following a Brajabasi. How the sakhas are serving Krishna. Lobha, spiritual greed.

“A spiritual master never sleeps.” Recreation: chanting, dancing and feastimg. Prasadam and controlling the tongue. “Eat that!” “I know what Krishna wants me to know”. “You are not the most anything”. Lower than the worm in the stool. Nitya siddhas. Eternally individuals. Remembering one’s previous birth. The situation of the child in the womb. Extravagance. Eating flesh. Awareness of the spiritual energy. Untainted by sense gratification. What is spiritual and what is material. Forgetfulness of the real owner. Free from material misery. The straight line of tongue, belly and genitals. Stuck in the repeated cycle of birth and death. The qualification of the spiritual master.

Russian dolls. The Santa Fee express. The impersonal conception can be helpful up to a point. Seeing God face to face. The brahma bhuta platform. Bhakti tinged with material desires. I want more of this Krishna. No more lamentation and no more material desires. Bhagavan means full of opulences. Brahman is not the last word in self-realisation. Sweet rice with sand. The story of the touchstone. Cultivating spiritual attachment. Spiritualising the mind and the intelligence. The iron rod and the fire. Taking on the qualities of Krishna. Above brahman realisation. Lunch in the forest. What is a mahatma. Voluntary surrender. What does ‘human-like’ mean. The relativity of time explained. Steadiness in Krishna consciousness. The ghee making process. Who is a devotee? Unintentional aparadha. The Brahmin who was only drinking milk. How to deal with materialistic association.

Mental discipline. The yoga ladder. The flickering mind. Controlling the wind. Always think of Me. Krishna eats alone. Interchangeable senses. The boy, the father and the offering. Manasa puja, worship in the mind. The madhyama position. Constant remembrance. Love and be loved. Searching for a worthy object of our love. I want to forget Krishna, but He does not allow me. The ring of fire. Just by being the mother or a father of a devotee, automatically liberated. Five kinds of liberation.

From sraddha to prema. Spiritual intelligence. Determination and faith. Bitter at the beginning, nectar at the end. A business deal with God or a loving relationship? The thief who wanted to steal from Krishna. Druva Maharaja, broken pieces of glass. Loosing spiritual enthusiasm, why? Material designations falling away. Suddha satva, pure goodness. The sparrow and his eggs. Who is a devotee? Three types of association. Humility, tolerance and respect. Jñana and vijñana. Collective karma. Offensive thoughts, nip it in the bud. Samskaras.

The difference between someone in knowledge and someone in ignorance? Gradual purification. Far superior taste. Temporary enjoyment. Soul satisfaction, tranquility and peace. Spiritual engagement. Controlling our lower nature. Established in real self-realisation.

The incessant flow of material desires. Material desires - a mental concoction. What is our svarupa? Material rasa and spiritual rasa. The centre of loving affection. We agree to suffer in the hope for happiness. The path of no return. Goloka pastimes.

Mind control through determination and faith. Controlling the wind. Spiritual enthusiasm. No anxiety or lamentation. What is sinful? The chain of action and reaction. The path of karma. Heavenly enjoyment. The ripe old age of 10,000 years. Reaching brahma loka. The gopal mantra. Obtaining advanced association by divine arrangement. Sadhu sanga is essential. Bhajana kriya. Vaishnava seva. Nama aparadha-offensive chanting. The ten offences while chanting Hare Krishna. Feeding material attachments. Continuous chanting. Pure chanting. The stage of namabhasa. “In the hope for happiness we agree to suffer”. Dharma, artha, kama, moksha. The hard struggle for existence. Loosing the human form of life. The eternal wheel of samsara. Full hearted enthusiasm, perseverance and determination. A moment’s association with a pure devotee guarantees all success of life. Engaging in activities of goodness. Overcoming one’s tea addiction. Loosing the taste for karma activities. The stealing of the cowherd boys.

What is the Brahman conception. “I want you to see”. The last word in self-realisation. The Russian dolls. The example of the train: light, form and activities. The reasons for Lord Buddha’s appearance. The cheating of the atheists. Sankaracharya, the Vedas and his final instruction.

The vision of eternity. Consciousness, the symptom of the soul. Observing one’s own mind. Achieving complete freedom. Unlocking the bliss from within. Nothing is impersonal in essence. “I created man in my image”. The desire for variety. Mental speculation, impersonalism and mayavada. Atheism in disguise. Sankaracharya’s last instruction. Seeing with equal vision. The evolution of consciousness. Three gateways to the human form of life. A stepping stone to pure goodness. I am this Brajabasi.

Sankhya yoga explained. Extravagance in eating and sleeping, mating and fighting. After the war there is good preaching. Why not surrender now? Krishna first appeared in the mind of Vasudeva. Material and spiritual variety. After many birth and death the metal speculated will surrender to Krishna, why not now? Vaishnavas are not cowards. Garbodhana samskara explained. Foodstuff in the mode of goodness. Chanting is the best service. Seeking out the association of advanced Vaishnavas. Disciplining one’s mental activities. Making the mind one’s best friend. Taking out a thorn with a thorn. The free ranging mind. Abnegation is not practical. Abnegation doesn’t lead to a higher taste. Learning from our mistakes. Three types of intelligence.

Reviving the divine consciousness of one’s previous life. Beyond Vedic rituals. Attraction to the yogic principles. Nitya siddhas, perfected souls. Three stages of spiritual advancement. Patita Pavana Jagannatha. “Now we are together again”. The story of Bharata Maharaja. Nuclear winter. Suffering in the hope for happiness. The brahmana who became a dog.

We are the observer. What kind of servant am I? Our spiritual ID explained. Neti neti, the process of elimination vs the process of authority. Identification with the hero in a movie. Beyond the Viraja river. The frightening experience of the messengers of Yamaraja. The most pious soul in the universe. The gateway to Goloka. The highest planet in the universe. What is our svarupa? Sakhya (friendship) and vatsalya (parental affection) explained. Lobha, spiritual greed. Getting help by divine arrangements. Walking on a razor’s edge.

​How to attain the Absolute. ​Karma yoga, jñana yoga and buddhi yoga.​The way of the highest intelligence. ​Superior guidance from within. ​Constant remembrance and loving devotion. ​The nine limbs of bhakti. ​The situation of the child in the womb. ​Duty versus love. ​The untrained mind is not reliable. ​Feeling love for Krishna within the heart. ​Compatible, like-minded association vs formal association. ​Three levels of association. ​Mental speculation and pride. ​Speculative knowledge, Impersonalism, Mayavada. ​Compassion for all living entities. ​Maha maya and yoga maya, what’s the difference? ​Spiritualising the senses, mind and intelligence. ​How to become an associate of Krishna.

Characteristics of pure devotion. From karma to pure bhakti. The bliss bar Experience. Material and spiritual tastes. The free sample and superior taste. The difference between love and lust. Fire brigade devotees are magnanimous souls. The watering process of bhakti.

Proximity of the heart versus physical proximity. On spiritual revelation. The impossible mission. What shall we ask a desire tree? Meeting the most lovable person. The ultimate guidance. I want to extinguish my identity? Ever increasingly fresh. Travelling with the sun. Dancing for 72 hours. How to overcome moroseness? What is spiritual enthusiasm? Like-minded association. How to reside mentally in Vrindavan. On continuous chanting. How to overcome material desires.

How to feel always fresh and new? The destination of the unsuccessful yogi explained. What is spiritual cooking? Can we also become a pure devotee? The big feast in the forest. Krishna personally supplied the food. Intelligence from within.

How can the restless mind be conquered? Attaining samadhi and thus reach the supersoul. Coming to the stage of tranquility.

What does life in Goloka look like? Krishna’s love for His cows explained. What is the difference between Vaikuntha and Goloka? The gate keepers and how no one can bar a devotee from seeing His beloved Lord.