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Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam, Part 2
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May 18, CANADA (SUN) — Srila Prabhupada's preaching of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Srila Prabhupada's Original Srimad Bhagwatams
In early December 2003, after years of searching for them, we discovered a set of Srila Prabhupada's original Srimad Bhagwatams on Ebay. The Bhagwatams were listed for auction by a woman in Bronx, New York, who had purchased them from another New York bookseller. She was kind enough to research and share the details of how these books had come available.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 514
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May 18, CANADA (SUN) — The last in a serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda, Continued
INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES
Our presentation of Ramayana concludes with the following, a list of all the principal names featured in the great epic:
Abhijit
Abhikála
Abhíra
Abravanti
Aditi
Ádityas
Agastya
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Prabhupada Padma-vakya
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May 18,
CANADA (SUN)
Audio files with transcripts recorded on this day.
May 18, 1972, Los Angeles
Lecture
"Gold, if it is pure, it has more customers. Milk, if it is pure, it
has got more customers. So that we are finding. Because we are
presenting Bhagavad-gita as it is, we are finding more customers. So,
this is the fame."
May 18, 1976, Honolulu
Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.1.18
"The same principle: unless you become lawful, the police will give
you punishment. Similarly, material nature, that is explained in
Bhagavad-gita."
 Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam
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May 16, CANADA (SUN) — Srila Prabhupada's preaching of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Today we begin this series at the beginning, with the Preface of Srila Prabhupada's original 1962 publication of Srimad Bhagwatam, 1st Canto, Volume I. This edition was printed in Delhi for The League of Devotees (Regd.), Vrindaban:Delhi. The book's dedication follows:
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 513
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May 16, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda, Continued
Sítá is honourably received by the saint Válmíki himself, and the holy women of the hermitage are charged to entertain and serve her. In this calm retreat she gives birth to two boys who receive the names of Kuśa and Lava. They are carefully brought up and are taught by Válmíki himself to recite the Rámáyaṇ.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 15
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May 14, CANADA (SUN) — The last in a serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Srila Gaurakisora's Blessing
Once, Sripad Bhakti Pradipa Tirtha Maharaja in accord with the direction of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura went to visit Srila Bhaktivinoda in Godrumadvipa. Honoring the permission of Srila Bhaktivinoda, Sripada Tirtha Maharaja periodically approached Srila Gaurakisora on the opposite side of the Ganges. During this period Sripad Tirtha Maharaja was living in household life and uninitiated by Srila Bhaktivinoda.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 512
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May 14, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda, Continued
In the twenty-seventh section Rávaṇ goes "under the earth into Pátála the treasure-house of the waters inhabited by swarms of serpents and Daityas, and well defended by Varuṇ." He subdues Bhogavatí the city ruled by Vásuki and reduces the Nágas or serpents to subjection. He penetrates even to the imperial seat of Varuṇ. The God himself is absent, but his sons come forth and do battle with the invader. The giant is victorious and departs triumphant.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 14
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May 12, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Imitating The Pure Devotee
One celibate student, brahmacari who was born in a brahmana family came to see Srila Gaurakisora pretending to be interested in bhajana. Shortly following this many persons came to offer respect to the celibate student. The brahamacari, after some time, decided he would also begin to live in the same way as Srila Gaurakisora. He secretly collected money which he used to build a small grass hut for his bhajana like Srila Gaurakisora's on the bank of the Ganges river.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 511
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May 12, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda, Continued
Rávaṇa marries (Sect. 12) Mandodarí the beautiful daughter of the Asur Maya whose name has several times occurred in the Rámáyan as that of an artist of wonderful skill. She bears a son Meghanáda or the Roaring Cloud who was afterwards named Indrajít from his victory over the sovereign of the skies. The conquest of Kuvera, and the acquisition of the magic self-moving chariot which has done much service in the Rámáyan, form the subject of sections XIII., XIV. and XV.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 13
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May 09, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Household Duties
A newly-wedded man, who was a wealthy and famous disciple of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, came to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura to understand how to correctly follow the process of devotional service in married life. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura made it very evident to the visitor that persons who are married face many different kinds of impediments in the execution of their devotional service. After hearing this explanation the married guest became unhappy.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 510
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May 09, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda, Continued
The first Rákshasas kings were Heti and Praheti. Heti married a sister of Kála (Time). She bore him a son Vidyutkeśa, who in his turn took for his wife Lankatanka[t.]á, the daughter of Sandhyá (V. 21). She bore him a son Sukeśa, whom she abandoned, but he was seen by Śiva as he was passing by with his wife Párvatí, who made the child as old as his mother, and immortal, and gave him a celestial city.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 12
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May 05, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Resolute Worship Of The Holy Name
There was an old Vaisnava in the vicinity of Srila Gaurakisora in Kuliya who began to engage himself in full-hearted Deity worship in place of harinama-bhajana. Srila Gaurakisora commented on this one day in the presence of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati. "That old Vaisnava is spending his last days in worshipping the Deity!" Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati then said, "What? Are you trying to deceive me? It is impossible for this Vaisnava who lives in Kuliya to deviate in any way whatsoever?"
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 509
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May 05, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
APPENDIX - Uttarakánda
The Rámáyan ends, epically complete, with the triumphant return of Ráma and his rescued queen to Ayodhyá and his consecration and coronation in the capital of his forefathers. Even if the story were not complete, the conclusion of the last Canto of the sixth Book, evidently the work of a later hand than Válmíki's, which speaks of Ráma's glorious and happy reign and promises blessings to those who read and hear the Rámáyan, would be sufficient to show that, when these verses were added, the poem was considered to be finished.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 11
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May 03, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's Prayer For Initiation
Srila Gaurakisora and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura manifested one pastime which shows how unflinching devotional service to Lord Krsna is situated far above mundane morality and scholarship. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati was very pure in nature, a strict follower of Vaisnava principles, and very learned in all the scriptural conclusions. He was instructed by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura to take initiation from Srila Gaurakisora. He went to Srila Gaurakisora and prayed to him. Srila Gaurakisora, hearing his prayer, said to him, "I must first ask Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu whether or not I can be merciful unto you. Only then will I be able to give you my decision."
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 508
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May 03, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXX - The Consecration
Then, reverent hand to hand applied,
Thus Bharat to his brother cried:
"Thy realm, O King, is now restored,
Uninjured to the rightful lord.
This feeble arm with toil and pain,
The weighty charge could scarce sustain.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja,
Part 10
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May 01, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Offenses for Imitating a Vaisnava
We can understand from these different activities that describe the immortal character of Srila Gaurakisora, that persons who came to serve this maha-bhagavat with a cheating mentality received in return terrible reactions for their sinful activities. A person who disregards the instructions of a pure devotee of the Lord, but associates instead with show bottelists and deceitful persons dressed as Vaisnavas and renunciates can never have the real benefit of life. Rather their actions result in a fearsome and terrible state of ruination.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 507
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May 01, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXIX - The Meeting With Bharat
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 9
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Apr 29, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Karma Bound
Once a young man, named Bala came to Srila Gaurakisora and told him that he wanted to worship the Supreme Lord. Upon hearing this, Srila Gaurakisora said, "If you want to perform real devotional service then you should give up the association of those Vaisnavas accepted by the ordinary people and the non-devotee section of society. Just live here in our association.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 506
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Apr 29, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVIII - Hanumán's Story
"In doubt and fear long years have passed
And glorious tidings come at last.
True, true is now the ancient verse
Which men in time of bliss rehearse:
"Once only in a hundred years
Great joy to mortal men appears."
But now his woes and triumph tell,
And loss and gain as each befell."
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 8
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Apr 27, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Devotee and The Hypocrite
Dipaka was a resident who lived near Srila Gaurakisora for some time. Because of his close relationship with Srila Gaurakisora the people naturally displayed a high devotional regard for him also. Dipaka had previously resided in Orissa. Once Dipaka's father came to Navadvipa. He used to carry a hand written copy of the Srimad-Bhagavatam with him wherever he went. This inspired the people in general to give him charity.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 505
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Apr 27, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVII - Ráma's Message
"But Ráma, when he first looked down
And saw afar Ayodhyá's town,
Had called Hanumán to his side,
The chief on whom his heart relied,
And said: "Brave Vánar, good at need,
Haste onward, to Ayodhyá speed,
And learn, I pray, if all be well
With those who in the palace dwell.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 7
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Apr 25, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Astakala Lila
A so-called Gosvami approached Srila Gaurakisora to learn the most intimate pastimes of the Lord, called Astakala Lila, so that he could systematically worship the Lord at given periods during the day and night. The first day he came, Srila Gaurakisora told him, "Right now I have no leisure time at hand. When I find the opportunity I will explain it to you." Whenever the caste Gosvami would come, he would get the same answer. Finally the Gosvami became disturbed and stopped coming.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 504
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Apr 25, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVI - Bharat Consoled
"But Ráma bade the chariot stay,
And halting in his airy way,
In Bharadvája's holy shade
His homage to the hermit paid.
"O saint," he cried, "I yearn to know
My dear Ayodhyá's weal and woe.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 6
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Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Different Forms of Maya
Once during the rainy season, Srila Gaurakisora left the grass hut he was residing in and moved to a nearby lodging house. He began to reside on the outer veranda there. One day when prasadam was being served to Srila Gaurakisora a poisonous snake slid up the veranda near the plate, touched it and slithered away. Seeing the snake, an old widowed woman nearby came running and yelled, "A snake has bitten Babaji Maharaja!" Srila Gaurakisora, who was blind, beat his hand upon the ground and asked, "Where is the snake? Where is the snake?" By that time the snake had gone.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 503
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Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXV - The Return
"Then Ráma, speeding through the skies,
Bent on the earth his eager eyes:
"Look, Sítá, see, divinely planned
And built by Viśvakarmá's hand,
Lanká the lovely city rest
Enthroned on Mount Trikúṭa's crest
Behold those fields, ensanguined yet,
Where Vánar hosts and giants met.
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Sri Vilapa-kusumanjali
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Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A Lament in the Form of a Handful of Flowers by Srila Raghunatha das Goswami, translated by Sriman Kusakratha dasa.
Text 1
tvam rupa-manjari sakhi prathita pure 'smin
pumsah parasya vadanam na hi pasyasiti
bimbadhare kshatam anagata-bhartrikaya
yat te vyadhayi kim u tac chuka-pungavena
O friend Rupa-manjari, although you are a famous and important person in this town, still you cannot see the face of the Supreme Personality of Godhead standing before you. Your husband is not here, and yet there is a mark on the bimba fruits of your lips as if someone has bitten them. Did a great parrot bite them?
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Indological Writings
In Latin
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Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A detailed survey by S. Mukhopadhyaya from Kriti Rakshana, National Mission for Manuscripts.
Latin (Lingua Latina) belongs to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. She is the parent of the modern Romance languages, such as Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and a few minor ones. Originally spoken by small groups of people living along the river Tiber, Latin spread with the expansion of Roman political dominance, first throughout Italy and most of Western and Southern Europe and then the Mediterranean regions of Northern Africa.
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Vedic Origins of Europeans & Americans
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Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — Srila Prabhupada on the kshatriya diaspora and Vedic Origins of Europeans & Americans.
A video presentation of part of the lecture by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam 6.1.11 New York, July 25, 1971:
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