Episodes
Sunday Feb 05, 2012
Be Your Own Scientist
Sunday Feb 05, 2012
Sunday Feb 05, 2012
“In our Krishna consciousness movement, we have recommended that the neophyte chant at least sixteen rounds. This chanting of sixteen rounds is absolutely necessary if one wants to remember Krishna and not forget Him. Of all the regulative principles, the spiritual master's order to chant at least sixteen rounds is most essential.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 22.113 Purport)
Saturday Dec 17, 2011
Language Learning
Saturday Dec 17, 2011
Saturday Dec 17, 2011
“The holy name of Krishna is transcendentally blissful. It bestows all spiritual benedictions, for it is Krishna Himself, the reservoir of all pleasure. Krishna’s name is complete, and it is the form of all transcendental mellows.” (Padma Purana)
Friday Sep 23, 2011
Meeting Minutes
Friday Sep 23, 2011
Friday Sep 23, 2011
“People can hold meetings to glorify the Lord in their respective languages and with melodious songs, and if such performances are executed in an offenseless manner, it is certain that the participants will gradually attain spiritual perfection without having to undergo more rigorous methods.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, Introduction)
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Head Glorifier
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
“To become a servant of God is a great position. People are always trying to get some government post or some position in a reputed business firm because the service rendered in such positions earns great profits. Although we are very anxious to get good positions in the government service, we do not stop to think of getting a position in God's service. God is the government of all governments.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Elevation to Krishna Consciousness, Ch 6)
Sunday Sep 11, 2011
Strung Together
Sunday Sep 11, 2011
Sunday Sep 11, 2011
“O conqueror of wealth [Arjuna], there is no Truth superior to Me. Everything rests upon Me, as pearls are strung on a thread.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.77)
Saturday Aug 20, 2011
Maunam
Saturday Aug 20, 2011
Saturday Aug 20, 2011
“Chaitanya Mahaprabhu recommends, kirtaniyah sada harih: one should go on chanting the glories of the Lord twenty-four hours a day. There is no question of becoming mauna, or silent.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 7.9.46 Purport)
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
Shravanam Kirtanam
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
“Kirtanam actually means "describing." We can describe with music, words, pictures, etc. Shravanam goes hand in hand with kirtanam, for unless we hear, we cannot describe. We don't need any material qualifications in order to attain the Supreme. All we have to do is hear from authoritative sources and repeat accurately what we hear.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Raja-vidya, Ch 4)
Thursday Jun 23, 2011
Taking and Giving
Thursday Jun 23, 2011
Thursday Jun 23, 2011
“Everyone is taking something from God, so why not give something? We are taking from Krishna so much light, air, food, water and so on. Unless these resources are supplied by Krishna, no one can live. Is it love to simply keep taking and taking and taking without ever offering anything in return? Love means taking and giving also.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Raja-Vidya, Ch 2)
Tuesday Jun 07, 2011
Practical Application
Tuesday Jun 07, 2011
Tuesday Jun 07, 2011
“The name of Krishna and Krishna are nondifferent, but we cannot realize this intellectually. We have to practice chanting Hare Krishna to realize it. When we actually advance in devotional service and chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra offenselessly, we will realize that Krishna and His name are nondifferent.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Teachings of Lord Kapila, Ch 12)
Monday May 30, 2011
Thankful for the Name
Monday May 30, 2011
Monday May 30, 2011
"O Vishnu! It is only by the grace of Thy Name that we are capable of offering hymns to Thee. So we should adore and pray to Thy NAMA alone." (Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Nama-bhajana)