2024 Swami Padmanabha

Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they weave the last line of the third verse of Siksastakam, "kirtaniya sada hari," into the context of the first three lines: "Be as humble as the quiet grass, as enduring as the ancient tree. Seek not the praise of man but honor every soul you see. With this heart, sing the name of Hari." Exploring the profound opportunity of chanting Krishna's name, the discu...

0:00 Introduction 5:05 Why don’t we eat meat? 25:52 What is meant by the term “svarupa”? 47:27 How to reconcile being placed in the material world with a God who unconditionally loves us? 1:01:017 Can we have teachers who are mayavadis and not lose our appreciation for Bhakti? 1:16:44 What can we do when we discover that we keep repeating the same patterns, even if we are conscious of it? Watch on...

0:00 Introduction 5:35 How can we better recognize advanced practitioners, and what lessons can we draw from instances where we’ve sincerely failed to do so? 43:40 How can we move beyond certain rules with self-compassion when our regulated practice no longer feels effective? 1:07:19 Can self-sacrifice carry a negative connotation, and if so, under what circumstances? 1:22:23 How can we avoid comp...

In this fourth out of 5 sessions, Swami Padmanabha and friends explore the intertwined virtues of amānīnā mānadena: not seeking respect for oneself while offering it to others. These principles, often mirrored in scriptural verses like "Always remember Krishna, never forget Krishna," invite us to approach life holistically. The discussion circled around both the toxic and healthy expressions of th...

In this illuminating session, Swami Padmanabha and friends delve into the profound wisdom of Mahaprabhu’s teachings on tolerance, drawing from the imagery of the ancient tree found in the 2nd line of the third verse of Siksastakam:" taror api sahishnuna— be as enduring as the ancient tree."The discussion begins by dismantling misconceptions—what tolerance is not—before reconstructing a healthy, su...

Swami Padmanabha and friends delve into what humility is not, challenging the common misconceptions that often define (and weaponize) it. Watch on: https://youtu.be/S4flN0Zilqo **************************************************** ▶ PURCHASE “RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Personalism-Mani...

0:00 Introduction 11:34 How to be confident in bhakti? 27:56 Is Krishna accepting us as souls and also our conditioning? 35:05 What´s the meaning of individuation? 53:28 The burden of becoming all the person that we can be 1:04:40 We may be still impersonal and atheistic 1:17:19 God helps those who help themselves 1:26:08 What to prioritize in creating a curriculum for Vaishnava education 1:47:35...

0:00 Introduction 2:12 Are we chanting the real Name of Krishna before reaching nistha? 21:42 How to relate in sadhu-sanga 43:11 Are all of Krishna´s energies conspiring in our favor? 1:02:49 Krishna instructs Arjuna differently according to Arjuna´s inner situation 1:11:45 Anarthas to deal with in nistha 1:23:16 What does it mean to work on our anarthas? Watch on: https://youtu.be/sZq3E_bPIHs ***...

Join Swami Padmanabha and friends in New Zealand for this first of 3-part series that delves into the profound wisdom of the third verse of Siksastakam, a poetic call to humility and respect. Likened to the quiet grass and enduring tree, the verse urges us to abandon pride, honor others, and chant the name of Hari with a humble heart. Mahaprabhu exemplified these virtues not just in words but thro...

🌟 One Year of Tadatmya Sangha 🌟 Today, we celebrated the first birthday of Tadatmya Sangha, our Devotional Alliance. It was a heartfelt gathering filled with reflections, sharing, and gratitude for all that has unfolded over this past year. Looking back, it was wonderful to recount what we’ve co-created together—weekly satsangs, TAD Talks, podcasts, retreats, sisterhoods and brotherhoods, and so...

0:00 How to ensure clarity in one´s belonging, instead of merely fitting in? 20:48 Navigating the tension between accepting ourselves unconditionally without being complacent 36:35 The difference between sampradaya and parampara 39:37 Adding Meditation to our life but also adding our life to our meditation 53:27 Relating lovingly to our sins and those of others 1:01:26 How all of our anarthas come...

0:00 Introduction 8:06 Having more information about God than other traditions does not guarantee that we have more individual realization 36:35 Are there common practices in the different traditions that effectually make them equally important? 55:19 In which sense is Gaudiya Vaishnavism a nondual tradition? 1:08:35 Can we fall from Brahman? And is there any type of bliss there, since it seems th...

Join Swami Padmanabha, a Gaudiya Vaishnava monk, and Father Cassian, a Christian monk, in a dynamic and spontaneous adventure as they discover the overlapping threads in the tapestries of their two spiritual traditions. In this unique dialogue, one presents a concept or verse from their tradition, and the other responds by uncovering its parallel within their own tradition—without prior knowledge...

0:00 Introduction 6:28 What is the root cause of fanaticism? 24:58 What is an inclusive way to understand “transcendental”? 45:41 How can we harmonize the way female personalities are respected in the Bhagavatam with the way women are treated in contemporary Gaudiya community? 1:01:32 Rasangi (USA) reflection on fanatacism as illustrated in rasa lila. 1:07:20 How can we relate to the “crooked path...

0:00 Introduction 1:43 Introduction Continues after some technical difficulty 5:57 Regarding Action: It seems that I rarely get the result I am desiring from my actions. How much responsibility and endeavor should we make at guiding our lives and how much should we turn that over to God? 36:05 What is the role of diksa mantras and how do they relate to harinama initiation? One seems exclusive and...

This presentation explores the birth of Jesus through the lens of devotional Vedanta, highlighting the interconnectedness of spiritual traditions. It emphasizes the importance of honoring personalities from diverse traditions, such as Jesus, whose teachings and example have profoundly influenced the religious landscape of the Western world. Swami Padmanabha reflects on his own journey of rediscove...

0:00 Introduction 3:59 What is a nuanced way to understand karma and its relationship with mercy? 25:23 Is the meditation of Radha-Krishna astakaliya-lila part of our lineage’s practice? 53:53 Can a person who is not initiated develop Krishna-prema? What happens during initiation? Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2omcr1hNAs Join us each week in this sacred space as we deepen our commitme...

Join us each week in this sacred space as we deepen our commitment to truth and authenticity. Emphasizing exploration over certainty, these sessions are designed to cultivate not only what we think but how we think—how we conceive of ideas and even how we approach the act of conceiving itself. Together, we support one another's journey toward genuine understanding and growth. 0:00 Introduction 4:3...

Join us each week in this sacred space as we deepen our commitment to truth and authenticity. Emphasizing exploration over certainty, these sessions are designed to cultivate not only what we think but how we think—how we conceive of ideas and even how we approach the act of conceiving itself. Together, we support one another's journey toward genuine understanding and growth. 0:00 Introduction 4:2...

Join us each week in this sacred space with the intention of strengthening our commitment to truth. Valuing exploration over certainty, we seek to support each other’s quest for authenticity. 0:00 Introduction 13:44 How can we broadmindedly understand Brahma’s being attracted to his daughter? 25:50 Since the purports of the Bhagavatam are written for a certain audience, should we only read the ver...

Join us each week in this sacred space with the intention of strengthening our commitment to truth. Valuing exploration over certainty, we seek to support each other’s quest for authenticity. 0:00 Introduction 11:07 How can we best navigate long periods of reversals in our lives? 29:06 What is the value of creation stories in relation to the love story of lila? 45:03 How do we know if rules are im...

Join us for this intimate, candid and unexpected celebration of the gift of community. This beautiful insight from Father Henri Nouwen encapsulates the mood of dynamic reciprocity shared during this online gathering: “Community is the place where we discover each other's gifts and lift them up to celebrate them. We can say, “Look! This is beautiful. You have something that I want to receive from y...

Tune in for the 6th and final class in the series of How to Rediscover Krishna in our Life? In this presentation Swami Padmanabha teaches how to draw lessons from the lila in ways that are relevant to our current stage in bhakti. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWzJYZpoNag ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE ********* RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for...

On this sacred occasion of Srila Prabhupada's disappearance, the series How to Rediscover Krishna in Our Lives emphasizes the pivotal role of sadhu-sanga in deepening our connection with Krishna. In the Bhakti tradition, it is understood that the path to truly knowing Krishna is illuminated through the association of sadhus. Even at the highest stages of prema, sadhu-sanga continues to be a centra...

Join us each week in this sacred space with the intention of strengthening our commitment to truth. Valuing exploration over certainty, we seek to support each other’s quest for authenticity. This week's quests: 0:00 Introduction 7:22 What does it mean to “enter into the lila in the here and now”? 26:55 Can you please speak more about spiritual bypassing in relation to shelter? 1:00:49 Are there p...