2024 Swami Padmanabha

Join the sanga where important aspects of our practice are fleshed out from the theoretical to the arena of our daily lives. / 0:00 Introduction and sharing lessons from visiting Swami Sadananda’s followers and students in Sweden. / 4:40 Richard Rohr mentions that a saint can be in any stage of human development. And Madhurya-kadambini mentions that it is the steadiness of one’s practice and not t...

Join the sanga where important aspects of our practice are fleshed out from the theoretical to the arena of our daily lives. 0:00 Reflections on how to honor and celebrate Guru Purnima: the day of the guru. 14:53 Richard Rohr speaks of the "Universal Christ." How can we think about the Universal Christ within our Gaudiya framework? 33:25 What does it actually mean to "serve the guru"? Are there di...

How might process thought and Hindu traditions be in relationship? In his video, “Evolution and Vedanta,” Swami Padmanabha talks about God or Love as the ultimate supreme reality, and how God along with all realities is dynamic, ever-evolving, and growing. Reality is not made up of fixed, changeless substances; rather, it is marked by what he calls “deep evolution” – a sacred evolution at the very...

Join the sanga as many important aspects of our practice are fleshed out from the theoretical to the arena of our daily lives. 0:00 Introduction and Invitation 3:40 How does a serious attitude towards spiritual life lend itself to keeping a sense of humor about ourselves, others and the world? 20:49 Follow-up question. What is the role of surprise in our tradition? 29:02 We hear that Vaikuntha and...

0:00 Sharing some words relating Gundica marjana lila as being “Anartha-nivritti Day” 21:00 What is the difference between tough love and abuse, especially tough loving guidance and pastoral abuse? 40:10 Is anartha-nivritti a separate endeavor? 45:50 What do you mean by mystical traditions? Is thinking our tradition is higher than others a way of honoring the gifts that come to us or a result of d...

00:00 Swami Padmanabha invites us to the experience of Tadatmya, reminding us that we are of all one family, integrated into a whole and sacred circle with Bhagavan in the center, the axis and center of reality.. 3:49 In the last class of your recent 4-part lecture series on Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of Soul, Matter and God, you referred to sadhana-bhakti as a rehearsal for bh...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares some news about the completion of his latest book. He then proceeds to invite us to bring our “wood” to the fire of contemplation and sacred space for the ongoing journey of ISTAGOSTHI. 06:33 Since Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura accepted diksha from the Bipin Bihar who is in the line of Jahnava Mata Thakurani, as well as his strong siksha relationship with Jagannath dasa B...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares a few words about his recent travel to NY and his attendance at the NY Ratha-yatra and the celebration of Bhaktisiddhanta’s life. He also offers his appreciation of Sudharma dasi, who passed away the previous night, and requests prayers and well-wishing for her transition. 05:37 I understand Guru means ideal representation of Krishna, but sometimes an individual Guru m...

Renunciation is not the ultimate goal of bhakti, just as exploitation is not. However, many practitioners do not approach their practice with this understanding. Distorted views of both family and monastic life have unfortunately become the accepted norm, leading to unchecked, uncurbed, and unresolved negative effects. Swami Padmanabha offers a fresh perspective, illuminating the positive role of...

In this class, Swami Padmanabha explores the concept of wholeness within bhakti, emphasizing the recognition that reality, and everything emanating from that reality, is inherently whole and complete where everything belongs. This journey involves the harmonious integration of our humanity and spirituality. Contrary to the common notion that we are human beings seeking a spiritual experience, Swam...

Our Gaudiya glossary contains profound concepts that often become familiar and lose their deep meaning, leading us to engage with them superficially. One such concept is "sadhu sanga." In this class, we will rediscover the true essence of "sadhu sanga" and elevate our understanding beyond the ordinary. Join us to explore "sadhu sanga" from a fresh, extraordinary perspective and appreciate its prof...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares a few words on his recent travels and classes. 03:12 In trying to go deeper in understanding phrases we commonly use, could you please explain “devotional service” and “Krishna consciousness”. 18:06 In the purport of Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.69, it is said: “when a person is fully absorbed in Krishna consciousness, his stockpile of material desires is minimized. Indeed,...

Join Swami Padmanabha at Stanton Church in New Jersey for an enriching discussion about the ability of different faith traditions to reflect unique aspects of the divine. Just as turning a jewel reveals its many facets, exploring these traditions offers a deeper, multifaceted understanding of God. Although there are differences between traditions, each one has the power to nurture the faith of ind...

Vrindavani Dasi opens the final session of the retreat with a heartfelt kirtan. Swami Padmanabha, Jaya Jagannath, Bhaktirasa and Ujjvala offer a recap of the weekend's highlights and key takeaways, offering a chance to reflect on the presentations and experiences shared throughout the retreat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE ********* RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto...

Join Swami Padmanabha and Ujjvala das for an enlightening discussion that reexamines "sankirtan," exploring its essence beyond just the musical performance of kirtan. Discover new dimensions of sankirtan and its profound impact on spiritual and community life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE ********* RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.

Jaya Jagannatha invites us to reflect on the major turning points in our life's journey. These moments often share common elements and a similar flow. We begin in a state of status quo, which is then disrupted, prompting us to seek answers to pressing questions. Along the way, we encounter a mystagogue—either a person or an event—that provides us with the gifts and insights needed to conclude our...

Swami Padmanabha begins the retreat’s deep dive by reorienting our understanding of the main principle of bhakti—surrender. He starts by clarifying what surrender is not—it's not forced, manipulated, pressured, or involuntary. Instead, he reveals the true essence of surrender: an organically voluntary, spontaneous, and irresistible offering of oneself in response to the call and pull of awe and wo...

Join Deva Madhava, Swami Padmanabha, and Jaya Jagannatha in this panel discussion inaugurating an immersive 4-day retreat designed to inspire a profound and dynamic exploration of foundational concepts. Move beyond the usual and elementary approaches to uncover ever-fresh insights and deeper understanding. This retreat promises an enriching journey into core principles, offering participants a cha...

In celebration of the manifestation of Sri Radha-Ramana, Swami Padmanabha's talk delves into the profound relationship between matter and divinity. In this second part of his series on how matter can reveal God, Swami Padmanabha examines how a devotee’s love gives form to the Lord and emphasizes His omnipresence. Drawing on Prahlada Maharaja’s teachings, he challenges the misconception that materi...

Join Swami Padmanabha and friends in Michigan as they delve into the profound truths celebrated through the appearance of Sri Narasingha. This class explores themes such as God's full reciprocation and identification with His devotees, the assurance that no one falls from Vaikuntha, Bhagavan's chivalry, Prahlad's unwavering fearlessness and the Lord's complete protection of him and all devotees, a...

00:00 Swami Padmanabha welcomes questions as a blessing—where Krishna, the Sweet Absolute, is blessing both the speaker and the inquirer. And we should expect something transformative to come from that sacred event. Maharaja also invites us to approach Ekadasi, which occurs tomorrow in the Eastern US, as a way to step outside of our routine and into sacred disruption, allowing ourselves to enter l...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha accepts the invitation and extends the invitation to partake in this opportunity of Istagosthi, which is not about coming together to figure things out but that coming together trying to incline each other to the depth and greatness of the ultimate truth and trusting that getting together in that spirit will reveal something not possible to be obtained by ourselves. 11:26 Wha...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares our common hopes for today’s gathering and further reflections on the recent self-love in bhakti series of classes given in Alachua, FL. 04:49 Are we meant to search for a guru or will a guru find us? And how do we know when we have met our guru? 33:51 A not-yet-known listener joins in and becomes known 37:16 How can we harmonize the perspective that bhakti is very dif...

0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares how “Istagosthi” means coming together around our all-attractive common center, and what that looks like in practice. 15:11 Can you clarify what you meant when you said that there should be some philosophy during long kirtans, 8 hours or 24 hours. Isn’t chanting in kirtan enough? 41:55 How can we balance being and becoming, because there is a tendency to want to be som...

You are invited to join Swami Padmanabha and Tamal Krishna das as they affectionately share Sri Radha-Gadai katha. Listen in as they sprinkle insights that have flowed into their hearts. Katha is followed by a sweet kirtan. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE ********* RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.