Weekly Sanga
Summary: Twice a week Srila Dhanurdhara Swami shares his thoughts and realizations on sacred texts such as Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrta and more.
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The following is a japa meditation seminar given at Siddha Bakula in Sri Jagannath Puri as part of the 2014 Puri Kirtan-Katha Retreat.
Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 15 tabe prataparudra kare apane sevana suvarna-marjani lana kare patha sammarjana TRANSLATION While the Lord was being carried from the throne to the car, King Prataparudra personally engaged in the Lord’s service by cleansing the road with a broom that had a golden handle.
Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 13 visvambhara jagannathe ke calaite pare? apana icchaya cale karite vihare TRANSLATION Lord Jagannatha is the maintainer of the whole universe. Who can carry Him from one place to another? The Lord moves by His personal will just to perform His pastimes.
Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 2 jaya jaya sri-krsna-caitanya nityananda jayadvaita-candra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda TRANSLATION All glories to Sri Krsna Caitanya and Prabhu Nityananda! All glories to Advaitacandra! And all glories to the devotees of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu!
In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies and from his recent travels.
Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 13 Text 1 sa jiyat krsna-caitanyah sri-rathagre nanarta yah yenasij jagatam citram jagannatho ’pi vismitah TRANSLATION May the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna Caitanya, who danced in front of the car of Sri Jagannatha, be all glorified! By seeing His dancing, not only was the whole universe held in wonder, but Lord Jagannatha Himself became very much astonished.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 38 Text 26 tad-darsanahlada-vivrddha-sambhramah premnordhva-romasru-kalakuleksanah rathad avaskandya sa tesv acestata prabhor amuny anghri-rajamsy aho iti TRANSLATION Increasingly agitated by ecstasy at seeing the Lord’s footprints, his bodily hairs standing on end because of his pure love, and his eyes filled with tears, Akrura jumped down from his chariot and began rolling about among those footprints, exclaiming, “Ah, this is the dust from my master’s feet!”
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 38 Text 21 labdhvanga-sangam pranatam krtanjalim mam vaksyate ’krura tatety urusravah tada vayam janma-bhrto mahiyasa naivadrto yo dhig amusya janma tat TRANSLATION Having been embraced by the all-famous Lord Krsna, I will humbly stand before Him with bowed head and joined palms, and He will address me, “My dear Akrura.” At that very moment my life’s purpose will be fulfilled. Indeed, the life of anyone whom the Supreme Personality fails to recognize is simply pitiable.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 38 Text 16 apy anghri-mule patitasya me vibhuh sirasy adhasyan nija-hasta-pankajam dattabhayam kala-bhujanga-ramhasa prodvejitanam saranaisinam nrnam TRANSLATION And when I have fallen at His feet, the almighty Lord will place His lotus hand upon my head. For those who seek shelter in Him because they are greatly disturbed by the powerful serpent of time, that hand removes all fear.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 38 Text 14 tam tv adya nunam mahatam gatim gurum trailokya-kantam drsiman-mahotsavam rupam dadhanam sriya ipsitaspadam draksye mamasann usasah su-darsanah TRANSLATION Today I shall certainly see Him, the goal and spiritual master of the great souls. Seeing Him brings jubilation to all who have eyes, for He is the true beauty of the universe. Indeed, His personal form is the shelter desired by the goddess of fortune. Now all the dawns of my life have become auspicious.
