Best Hindu Podcasts (2024)

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Rafal K. Stepien, "Buddhism Between Religion and Philosophy: Nāgārjuna and the Ethics of Emptiness" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:20:20

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Nāgārjuna (c. 150-250), founder of the Madhyamaka or Middle Way school of Buddhist philosophy and the most influential of all Buddhist thinkers aside from the Buddha himself, concludes his masterpiece, Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way, with these baffling verses: For the abandonment of all views He taught the true teaching By means of compassio…

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Humne To Sadguruji Pakda Daman Tumhara : Ashram 11:26

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Humne To Sadguruji Pakda Daman Tumhara : Ashram BhajanBy Ashram

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What happens to astronauts on an extended stay in space 23:21

3h ago23:21

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On June 5 this year, when NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams flew the Boeing Starliner crew capsule to the International Space Station, they expected to be back within about eight days. Now however, these seasoned astronauts will remain in space for eight months – until February 2025. What happened? Their capsule which on its first f…

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Samalkha HR, September 22, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Ji 11:29

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Samalkha Haryana, September 22, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji MaharajBy Sant Nirankari Mission

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Aate Na Vah Parmesh Jo : Ashram 17:50

16h ago17:50

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Aate Na Vah Parmesh Jo : Ashram BhajanBy Ashram

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Sea Change #6: On Caregiving Through Challenges 31:08

32m ago31:08

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Sea Change is our mini-series on the experiences that have changed us. Many of us know the story of immigrating to the United States... but what about deciding to move back to India? In this episode, we're talking to Praveen about caregiving through challenges and keeping the faith that our context is custom-designed for our content. For those on t…

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Jara Thahro Gurudeva : Shri Rama Bhai 12:17

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Jara Thahro Gurudeva : Shri Rama Bhai BhajanBy Shri Rama Bhai

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Narayan Narayan Live : Shri Sureshanandji 10:22

3d ago10:22

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Narayan Narayan Live : Shri Sureshanandji BhajanBy Shri Sureshanandji

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What can be done to arrest the trend of democratic decline worldwide? 36:25

2h ago36:25

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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is a Stockholm-based intergovernmental organisation that advocates for democracy worldwide. It has come out with a report on the health of democracies. Titled, ‘The Global State of Democracy 2024: Strengthening the Legitimacy of Elections in a Time of Radical Un…

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Can biofortified crops make India nutritionally secure? 24:33

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Many African and Asian countries, including India, are leaning towards biofortification of crops. It is the process by which the nutrient density of food crops is increased by various means without sacrificing characteristic that is preferred by consumers or farmers. Thus, biofortified crops are more nutrient-dense than non-biofortified varieties. …

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Hari Dutt Sharma, "Gulmini: An Anthology of Sanskrit Lyrics and Gazals" (Rākā Prakāśana, 2023) 33:36

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Today I talked to Hari Dutt Sharma about Gulmini: An Anthology of Sanskrit Lyrics and Gazals (Rākā Prakāśana, 2023). The book presents 51 lyrical poems in rythmic and melodious Sanskrit in free metre, The poems examine various sentiments and emotions (rasa and bhāva) on various subjects, from depictions of beautiful seasonal nature to reflections o…

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 118 – September 18, 2024 47:45

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 118 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca etādṛśaṁ tad-vraja-bhāgya-vaibhavaṁ saṁrambhataḥ kīrtayato mahā-prabhoḥ puna tathā-bhāva-niveśa-śaṅkayā tāḥ preritā mantri-vareṇa saṁjñayā TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: As the Supreme Lord continued ardently praising the splendor of the good fortune of Vraja, the expert counselor Udd…

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ATL 2024-09-18 Chaturatma dasa SB 3.11.14

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Listen to a class given by Chaturatma dasa on text 14 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 18, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) and H…

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ATL 2024-09-17 Prana Govinda dasa SB 3.11.13

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Listen to a class given by Prana Govinda dasa on text 13 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 17, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) an…

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ATL 2024-09-16- Krishna Abhishek dasa Appearance Day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

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Listen to a class given by Krishna Abhishek dasa for the appearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura lecture given on September 16, 2024. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna.comBy Krishna.com

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ATL 2024-09-14 Ekadasi Vrata devi dasi Madhyalila 22.51

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Listen to a class given by Ekadasi Vrata devi dasi on text 51 of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhyalila, chapter 22, entitled "The Process of Devotional Service" given on September 14, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. Sri Caitanya Caritamrta is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the glorious birth and life of Sri Cait…

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ATL 2024-9-13 Dharmaraja Dev dasa SB 3.11.8-9

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Listen to a class given by Dharmaraja Dev dasa on text 8-9 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 13, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) …

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Unexpected Power 29:37

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Krishna makes your hard places easier. He has a green oasis for you. New beginnings. Open doors. New dreams are going to spring up. New desires are going to come. He has an oasis for His devotees like Sudama, For his devotees he has businesses, opportunities, joy, peace, purposefulness. Hare Krishna When you look back […] The post Unexpected Power …

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Unexpected Power 29:37

3h ago29:37

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Krishna makes your hard places easier. He has a green oasis for you. New beginnings. Open doors. New dreams are going to spring up. New desires are going to come. He has an oasis for His devotees like Sudama, For his devotees he has businesses, opportunities, joy, peace, purposefulness. Hare Krishna When you look back […] The post Unexpected Power …

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J&K Assembly polls preview: Agendas, party promises, and voter expectations | In Focus podcast 42:59

1d ago42:59

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Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370. The polls will take place in three phases, on September 18, 25th and October 1. The counting of votes will happen on October 8. Given that these are the first assembly elections in ten years, what is the mood on the ground? What are the poll promises …

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 110 – September 15, 2024 56:13

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 110 rūpeṇa veṣeṇa ravāmṛtena vaṁśyāś ca pūrvānuditena viśvam sammohitaṁ prema-bhareṇa kṛtsnaṁ tiṣṭhantu dūre vraja-vāsinas te TRANSLATION My beautiful form, My dress, and the nectarean sound of My flute, never heard before, enchanted the whole universe with overwhelming love of God. So what to speak of how …

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Mere Gurudev Ki Jai Jaikar : Ashram 10:04

3d ago10:04

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Mere Gurudev Ki Jai Jaikar : Ashram BhajanBy Ashram

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He Ganpati Dev : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 4:11

10d ago4:11

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He Ganpati Dev : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu BhajanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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The Wind Factor 34:52

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Here’s what I’ve learned: I know Krishna is on my side not by the HOT WINDS he STOPPED, but by the HOT WINDS that DIDN’T STOP ME. You CAN’T judge Krishna ‘s favor by the HOT WINDS He kept you out of, but by the HOT WINDS he BROUGHT YOU THROUGH. Hare Krishna THE DEVOTEE […] The post The Wind Factor appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

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The Wind Factor 34:52

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Here’s what I’ve learned: I know Krishna is on my side not by the HOT WINDS he STOPPED, but by the HOT WINDS that DIDN’T STOP ME. You CAN’T judge Krishna ‘s favor by the HOT WINDS He kept you out of, but by the HOT WINDS he BROUGHT YOU THROUGH. Hare Krishna THE DEVOTEE […] The post The Wind Factor appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

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ATL 2024-09-12 Anutama dasa SB 3.11.7

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Listen to a class given by Anutama dasa on text 7 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 12, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) and His d…

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ATL 2024-09-11 Chaturatma dasa Radhastami Lecture

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Listen to a class given by Chaturatma dasa for the Radhastami lecture given on September 11, 2024. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna.comBy Krishna.com

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ATL 2024-09-10 Madhumati devi dasi SB 3.11.6

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Listen to a class given by Madhumati devi dasi on text 6 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 10, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) an…

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ATL 2024-09-09 Pundarika Vidyanidhi dasa SB 3.11.5

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Listen to a class given by Pundarika Vidyanidhi dasa on text 5 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 9, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishn…

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ATL 2024-09-08 ATL 2024-09-08 Krishna Abhishek dasa Sunday Feast Lecture

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Listen to a class given by Krishna Abhishek dasa for the Sunday Feast lecture given on September 8, 2024. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna.comBy Krishna.com

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ATL 2024-09-07 HH Bhakti Prabhupada Vrata Damodara Mhj

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Listen to a class given by HH Bhakti Prabhupada Vrata Damodara Mhj on text 49-50 of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhyalila, chapter 22, entitled "The Process of Devotional Service" given on September 7, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. Sri Caitanya Caritamrta is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the glorious birth an…

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ATL 2024-08-06 Puskara dasa SB 3.11.2-4

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Listen to a class given by Puskar dasa on text 2-4 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 11, entitled "Calculation of Time, from the Atom" given on September 4, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) and His d…

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ATL 2024-09-05 Chaturatma dasa SB 3.10.30 and SB 3.11.1

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Listen to a class given by Chaturatma dasa on text 30 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 10, entitled "Divisions of the Creation" given on September 5, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) and His devotee…

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Why are Kenyans protesting against proposed Adani airport takeover deal? 21:53

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Last July, a whistleblower in Kenya posted on social media that the country’s main international airport would be taken over by India’s Adani Group. The news sparked widespread outrage in Kenya. It has since emerged that the Kenya Airport Authority (KAA), which runs the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, has signed a $2.5 billion build…

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Sea Change #5: On Loving Yourself 31:19

16h ago31:19

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Sea Change is our mini-series on the experiences that have changed us. How do love ourselves when we are alone? In this episode, we're talking to Prem about how a period with the least external movement -- the COVID-19 pandemic -- offered the deepest internal transformation. Want to join one of our 2024-25 weekly courses for self-development? Join …

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Cogen Bohanec, "Bhakti Ethics, Emotions, and Love in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Metaethics" (Lexington, 2024) 53:09

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Bhakti Ethics, Emotions, and Love in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Metaethics (Lexington Books, 2024) explores the broader implications of understanding bhakti, “devotional love to the divine,” as an ethical theory based on a “realist” account of emotions, where emotions are sensory perceptions of the real ethical qualities of classes of actions. The work discu…

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Ep. 164 – Practice & Serve 59:03

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Dissolving our erroneous beliefs of separateness, Krishna Das shares the importance of continuous service and devotional practice. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks about: Service anyt…

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Sri Radhastami – The Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani – September 11, 2024 1:29:15

2d ago1:29:15

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Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on Sri Radhastami: The Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani.

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Decoding the Uttar Pradesh Digital Media Policy 2024 23:16

2d ago23:16

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In this episode, we dive into the Uttar Pradesh government's new social media policy, which encourages influencers to promote the state's initiatives and achievements with incentives. However, this move has sparked controversy, with opposition parties criticizing it as an attempt to sway public opinion ahead of the upcoming elections. How does UP’s…

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Air India-Vistara merger: What’s in store for flyers? 32:45

3d ago32:45

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The merger of Air India and Vistara would be complete by November 12. From this day, all of Vistara’s bookings would be automatically transferred to Air India, and the same goes for Vistara’s crew and air craft. This merger has been in the works for a while now. But mergers in the aviation sector don’t always go down smoothly, and the Air India-Vis…

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The Conclusion Of The Dialogue Between Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu And Shri Ramananda Rai 8:45

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The conclusion of all transcendental knowledge and the means by which we can achieve all transcendental realizations is through cleansing our hearts by sincerely chanting Krishna’s holy name, Krishna has made available all the goals which are achieved in various yugasBy Radhanath Swami

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What are divorced people entitled to under Indian law? 30:45

4d ago30:45

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There were two recent court proceedings in the country that related to divorce and maintenance: in July, the Supreme Court once again upheld a divorced Muslim woman’s rights to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code or the secular law ruling that this applies to all women “irrespective of religion.” And then just a coupl…

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The Dialogue Between Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu And Shri Ramananda Rai (Part 6) 7:24

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And to great scholars like Prakashananda Saraswati, Sarvabhauma Bhattacharya, to them he discussed very deep philosophy of Vedanta and the conclusions of Vedanta which is pure unalloyed devotion. But the conjugal pastimes of Radha and Krishna in Vrindavana, he only discussed with Shri Ramananda Rai and Swarupa Damodar. So, we are not going to go mu…

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 106 – September 8, 2024 49:14

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 106 aho bhāmini jānīhi tat tan mama mahā-sukham mahimāpi sa māṁ hitvā tasthau tatrocitāspade TRANSLATION Ah, willful woman, please understand. All that I relished in Vraja gave Me the highest pleasure. And though the glory of those times has now abandoned Me, it still resides in that most worthy place.…

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God By My Side 28:15

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When you are in the fire, then more than ever you need to start saying, “Father, THANK YOU you that you are IN this fire WITH ME. Thank you that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper. Krishna, I am not going to worry. I trust you. I believe that everything will turn […] The post God By My Side appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Uta…

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God By My Side 28:15

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When you are in the fire, then more than ever you need to start saying, “Father, THANK YOU you that you are IN this fire WITH ME. Thank you that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper. Krishna, I am not going to worry. I trust you. I believe that everything will turn […] The post God By My Side appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Uta…

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The Body in Classical Hathayoga, with Ruth Westoby 57:21

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In this episode Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with Ruth Westoby a scholar, teacher, and practitioner of yoga. We discuss Ruth’s work on the body in early hatha yoga texts. We talk about the broad diversity of approaches to the material body in these sources, including their ideas about gender, the cultivation of powers, and approaches to liberation.…

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The Dialogue Between Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu And Shri Ramananda Rai (Part 5) 6:45

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When the Gopis went to meet Krishna, they had not even the slightest tinge of conception of satisfying their own mind, senses or bodies. They simply went to please Krishna, to give themselves completely for Krishna. There is not a tinge of material desire in the hearts of the Gopis.By Radhanath Swami

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Why did Brazil’s Supreme Court ban X? 38:31

7d ago38:31

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X (formerly known as Twitter) has gone offline in Brazil. The country’s Supreme Court issued an order to block X in Brazil after Elon Musk refused to appoint a legal representative for the company in the country. This defiance came on the heels of repeated flouting of the court’s orders to block certain far-right accounts that were allegedly spread…

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The Dialogue Between Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu And Shri Ramananda Rai (Part 4) 6:54

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He described how in the mood of a servant dasya rasa, one is willing to do everything and anything for the pleasure of the lord, one is willing to surrender his life or her life simply for the satisfaction of the lord and serving with love, ecstatic love.By Radhanath Swami

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