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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In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 82 Text 20 sri-vasudeva uvaca amba masman asuyetha daiva-kridanakan naran isasya hi vase lokah kurute karyate ’tha va TRANSLATION Sri Vasudeva said: Dear sister, please do not be angry with us. We are only ordinary men, playthings of fate. Indeed, whether a person acts on his own or is forced by others, he is always under the Supreme Lord’s control.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 82 Text 9 tatra snatva maha-bhaga uposya su-samahitah brahmanebhyo dadur dhenur vasah-srag-rukma-malinih TRANSLATION At Samanta-pancaka, the saintly Yadavas bathed and then observed a fast with careful attention. Afterward they presented brahmanas with cows bedecked with garments, flower garlands and gold necklaces.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 82 Text 1 sri-suka uvaca athaikada dvaravatyam vasato rama-krsnayoh suryoparagah su-mahan asit kalpa-ksaye yatha TRANSLATION Sukadeva Gosvami said: Once, while Balarama and Krsna were living in Dvaraka, there occurred a great eclipse of the sun, just as if the end of Lord Brahma’s day had come.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 81 Text 37 bhaktaya citra bhagavan hi sampado rajyam vibhutir na samarthayaty ajah adirgha-bodhaya vicaksanah svayam pasyan nipatam dhaninam madodbhavam TRANSLATION To a devotee who lacks spiritual insight, the Supreme Lord will not grant the wonderful opulences of this world — kingly power and material assets. Indeed, in His infinite wisdom the unborn Lord well knows how the intoxication of pride can cause the downfall of the wealthy.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 81 Text 36 tasyaiva me sauhrda-sakhya-maitri- dasyam punar janmani janmani syat mahanubhavena gunalayena visajjatas tat-purusa-prasangah TRANSLATION The Lord is the supremely compassionate reservoir of all transcendental qualities. Life after life may I serve Him with love, friendship and sympathy, and may I cultivate such firm attachment for Him by the precious association of His devotees.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 81 Text 19 svargapavargayoh pumsam rasayam bhuvi sampadam sarvasam api siddhinam mulam tac-caranarcanam TRANSLATION Devotional service to His lotus feet is the root cause of all the perfections a person can find in heaven, in liberation, in the subterranean regions and on earth.
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 81 Texts 6-7 sarva-bhutatma-drk saksat tasyagamana-karanam vijnayacintayan nayam sri-kamo mabhajat pura patnyah pati-vratayas tu sakha priya-cikirsaya prapto mam asya dasyami sampado 'martya-durlabhah TRANSLATION Being the direct witness in the hearts of all living beings, Lord Krsna fully understood why Sudama had come to see Him. Thus He thought, “In the past My friend has never worshiped Me out of a desire for material opulence, but now he comes to Me to satisfy his chaste and devoted wife. I will give him riches that even the immortal demigods cannot obtain.”
In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the third chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “Naimittika-Dharma is to be Relinquished.”
