ISKM Vedic Lectures

ŚB 5.8.29 In the body of a deer, Bharata Mahārāja began to lament: What misfortune! I have fallen from the path of the self-realized. I gave up my real sons, wife and home to advance in spiritual life, and I took shelter in a solitary holy place in the forest. I became self-controlled and self-realized, and I engaged constantly in devotional service – hearing, thinking, chanting, worshiping and re...

CC Ādi 17.1-15 Let me offer my respectful obeisances to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, by whose mercy even unclean yavanas become perfectly well bred gentlemen by chanting the holy name of the Lord. Such is the power of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. [...] Finally the Lord showed Nityānanda Prabhu His two-armed form of Kṛṣṇa, the son of Mahārāja Nanda, simply playing on His flute, His bluish body dresse...

ŚB 5.8.27 At the time of death, the King saw that the deer was sitting by his side, exactly like his own son, and was lamenting his death. Actually the mind of the King was absorbed in the body of the deer, and consequently – like those bereft of Kṛṣṇa consciousness – he left the world, the deer, and his material body and acquired the body of a deer. However, there was one advantage. Although he l...

BG 10.20 I am the Supersoul, O Arjuna, seated in the hearts of all living entities. I am the beginning, the middle and the end of all beings Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https://t.me/iskmnews

ŚB 5.8.22-26 When I placed all the sacrificial ingredients on the kuśa grass, the deer, when playing, would touch the grass with its teeth and thus pollute it. When I chastised the deer by pushing it away, it would immediately become fearful and sit down motionless, exactly like the son of a saintly person. Thus, it would stop its play. [...] Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, in this way B...

CC Ādi 16.28-111 Once, on a full moon night, the Lord was sitting on the bank of the Ganges with His many disciples and discussing literary topics. [...] Praying at the lotus feet of Śrī Rūpa and Śrī Raghunātha, always desiring their mercy, I, Kṛṣṇadāsa, narrate Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, following in their footsteps. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Pr...

BG 9.33 How much more this is so of the righteous brāhmaṇas, the devotees, and the saintly kings? Therefore, having come to this temporary, miserable world, engage in loving service unto Me. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both prabhujīs and mātājīs): ⁠⁠ https://t.me/iskmnews ⁠⁠

BG 9.32  O son of Pṛthā, those who take shelter in Me, though they be of lower birth – women, vaiśyas [merchants] and śūdras [workers] – can attain the supreme destination. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https://t.me/iskmnews

ŚB 5.8.20 That deer is exactly like a prince. When will it return? When will it again display its personal activities, which are so pleasing? When will it again pacify a wounded heart like mine? I certainly must have no pious assets, otherwise the deer would have returned by now. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https...

CC Ādi 15.23 - 16.27 After some days, Jagannātha Miśra passed away from this world to the transcendental world, and both mother and son were very much aggrieved in their hearts. [...] Offering my obeisances to Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura, I shall try to describe that portion of the Lord’s analysis which, when he heard it, made the Digvijayī feel himself condemned.  Please feel free to join our K...

ŚB 5.8.19 Alas, when the sun rises, all auspicious things begin. Unfortunately, they have not begun for me. The sun-god is the Vedas personified, but I am bereft of all Vedic principles. That sun-god is now setting, yet the poor animal who trusted in me since its mother died has not returned. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī&#...

BG 9.30-31 Even if one commits the most abominable action, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated in his determination. He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's a...

BG 18.55 One can understand Me as I am, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, only by devotional service. And when one is in full consciousness of Me by such devotion, he can enter into the kingdom of God. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https://t.me/iskmnews⁠

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ŚB 5.8.15 If Bharata Mahārāja sometimes could not see the deer, his mind would be very agitated. He would become like a miser, who, having obtained some riches, had lost them and had then become very unhappy. When the deer was gone, he would be filled with anxiety and would lament due to separation. Thus, he would become illusioned and speak as follows. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Conscious...

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BG 4.3 That very ancient science of the relationship with the Supreme is today told by Me to you because you are My devotee as well as My friend; therefore you can understand the transcendental mystery of this science. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https://t.me/iskmnews⁠

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ŚB 5.8.13 When entering the forest, the animal would appear very attractive to Mahārāja Bharata due to its childish behavior. Mahārāja Bharata would even take the deer on his shoulders and carry it due to affection. His heart was so filled with great love for the deer that he would sometimes keep it on his lap or, when sleeping, on his chest. In this way he felt great pleasure in fondling the anim...

ŚB 5.8.11-12 Due to attachment for the deer, Mahārāja Bharata lay down with it, walked about with it, bathed with it and even ate with it. Thus his heart became bound to the deer in affection. When Mahārāja Bharata wanted to enter the forest to collect kuśa grass, flowers, wood, leaves, fruits, roots and water, he would fear that dogs, jackals, tigers and other ferocious animals might kill the dee...

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ŚB 5.8.10 Even though one is in the renounced order, one who is advanced certainly feels compassion for suffering living entities. One should certainly neglect his own personal interests, although they may be very important, to protect one who has surrendered. Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both Prabhujī's and Mātājī's): ⁠https://t.me/iskmnews⁠

ŚB 5.8.9 The great King Mahārāja Bharata began to think: Alas, this helpless young deer, by the force of time, an agent of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, has now lost its relatives and friends and has taken shelter of me. It does not know anyone but me, as I have become its father, mother, brother and relatives. This deer is thinking in this way, and it has full faith in me. It does not know...

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