Weekly Sanga

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami discusses the second chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Nitya-Dharma of the Jiva is Pure and Everlasting.”  

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami discusses his recent lecture to a group of conservative Christians and the reception he received.  Dhanurdhara Swami and Graham on his farm. Download the class.

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami discusses his recent lecture to a group of conservative Christians and the reception he received. Dhanurdhara Swami and Graham on his farm.

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami discusses the second chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Nitya-Dharma of the Jiva is Pure and Everlasting.” Download the class.

The Yoga of Forgiveness A must listen to, in this latest of Yogamaya New York's Sat-Sanga series, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami gives a lively and enlightening talk on the Yoga of Forgiveness - how forgiveness is an integral part of one's spiritual life. Maharaja relates forgiveness to the concepts of ahimsa, dharma, and karma as well as giving practical methods to explore forgiveness in our own lives. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 2 Chapter 1 Text 11 etan nirvidyamananam icchatam akuto-bhayam yoginam nrpa nirnitam harer namanukirtanam TRANSLATION O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all, including those who are free from all material desires, those who are desirous of all material enjoyment, and also those who are self-satisfied by dint of transcendental knowledge. Download the class.

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the first chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Eternal and Temporary Dharmas of the Jiva.” Download the class.

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 42 niravadhi kṛṣṇāveśa prabhura śarīre mahā-viraktera prāya vyavahāra kare TRANSLATION Ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa was constantly visible in the body of the Lord, and He became most renounced in His dealings. Download the class.

The following is a class Srila Dhanurdhara Swami recently gave in Christchurch, New Zealand, entitled “Compassion and the Symptom of the Soul,” based on a passage from the seventh canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, where Prahlada pacifies Lord Nrsimhadeva with his prayers. Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 9 Text 43 naivodvije para duratyaya-vaitaranyas tvad-virya-gayana-mahamrta-magna-cittah soce tato vimukha-cetasa indriyartha- maya-sukhaya bharam udvahato vimudhan TRANSLATION O best of the great personalities, I am not at all afraid of material existence, for wherever I stay I am fully absorbed in thoughts of Your glories and activities. My concern is only for the fools and rascals who are making elaborate plans for material happiness and maintaining their families, societies and countries. I am simply concerned with love for them. Download the class.

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues the first chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Eternal and Temporary Dharmas of the Jiva.” Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7 Chapter 9 Text 43 naivodvije para duratyaya-vaitaranyas tvad-virya-gayana-mahamrta-magna-cittah soce tato vimukha-cetasa indriyartha- maya-sukhaya bharam udvahato vimudhan TRANSLATION O best of the great personalities, I am not at all afraid of material existence, for wherever I stay I am fully absorbed in thoughts of Your glories and activities. My concern is only for the fools and rascals who are making elaborate plans for material happiness and maintaining their families, societies and countries. I am simply concerned with love for them. Download the class.

Caitanya-bhagavata Madhya-khanda Chapter 1 Text 92 kṛṣṇa-preme kānde prabhu śacīra nandana catur-dike veḍi’ kānde bhāgavata-gaṇa TRANSLATION The son of Śacī cried out of love for Kṛṣṇa, and all the devotees surrounding the Lord also cried loudly. Download the class.

In today's sanga, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami begins the first chapter of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura's 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma, entitled “The Eternal and Temporary Dharmas of the Jiva.” Download the class.

In today's sanga, Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on his recent studies and from his recent travels. Download the class.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 23 Text 24 tas tatha tyakta-sarvasah prapta atma-didrksaya vijnayakhila-drg-drasta praha prahasitananah TRANSLATION Lord Krsna, who witnesses the thoughts of all creatures, understood how those ladies had abandoned all worldly hopes and come there simply to see Him. Thus He addressed them as follows with a smile upon His face.. Download the class.