Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 11 sva-sthānaṁ bhejire sarve catur-vaktreṇa bodhitāḥ saṁjñām ivāpto rāmas tu nīyamāno garutmatā TRANSLATION Advised by Brahmā, everyone else went back home. Meanwhile, as Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were being carried by Garuḍa, Balarāma more or less regained consciousness.…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Texts 3-4 tam apūrva-daśā-bhājaṁ preṣṭha-praṇaya-kātaram nigūḍha-nija-māhātmya- bhara-prakaṭanoddhatam mahā-nārāyaṇaṁ brahmā pitaraṁ gurum ātmanaḥ sa-camatkāram ālokya dhvasta-dhairyo ’rudat kṣaṇam TRANSLATION Brahmā found his own father and spiritual master, the original Nārāyaṇa, in an unprecedented state, dis…

Listen to a class given by Padmanayan dasa on text 14 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 27, 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…

Listen to a class given by HH Bhakti Prabhupada Vrata Damodara Mhj on text 18 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on July 3, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of …

Listen to a class given by Savyasaci dasa on text 17 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on July 2, 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 dev…

Listen to a class given by HH Radha Raman Mhj on text 16 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on July 1, 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…

Listen to a class given by Sunanda dasa for the Sunday Feast lecture given on June 30, 2024. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna.comBy Krishna.com

Listen to a class given by HH Radha Raman Mhj on text 26-29 of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhyalila, chapter 22, entitled "The Process of Devotional Service" given on June 29, 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 Caitanya Ma…

Listen to a class given by Sunanda dasa on text 15 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 28, 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 devo…

Listen to a class given by Nandini Kishori devi dasi on text 12 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 25, 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)…

Listen to a class given by Chaturatma dasa on text 13 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 26, 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…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 7 Text 1 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca itthaṁ sa-parivārasya mātas tasyārti-rodanaiḥ brahmāṇḍaṁ vyāpya sañjāto mahotpāta-cayaḥ kṣaṇāt TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Dear mother, as the sound of Kṛṣṇa lamenting with His family members filled the universe, a series of terrible omens quickly ensued.…

Listen to a class given by Advatia Acarya dasa on text 11 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 24, 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…

Listen to a class given by Nagaraja dasa for the Sunday Feast lecture given on June 23, 2024. at the Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida, brought to you by Krishna.comBy Krishna.com

Listen to a class given by Pundarika Vidyanidhi dasa on text 24-25 of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhyalila, chapter 22, entitled "The Process of Devotional Service" given on June 22, 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…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 113 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca śrīmad-gopāla-devas tac chrutvā sambhrānti-yantritaḥ jātāntas-tāpataḥ śuṣyan- mukhābjaḥ śaṅkayākulaḥ TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Having heard all this, the blessed Lord Gopāla felt overwrought with worry for His devotees. Scorching anxiety dried up His lotus face. He was filled wit…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 113 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca śrīmad-gopāla-devas tac chrutvā sambhrānti-yantritaḥ jātāntas-tāpataḥ śuṣyan- mukhābjaḥ śaṅkayākulaḥ TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Having heard all this, the blessed Lord Gopāla felt overwrought with worry for His devotees. Scorching anxiety dried up His lotus face. He was filled wit…

Listen to a class given by Vyasa dasa on text 10 part 2 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 21, 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…

Listen to a class given by HH Bhakti Anugraha Janardan Mhj on text 10 part 1 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 20, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of …

Listen to a class given by Prana Govinda dasa on text 9 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 19, 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…

Listen to a class given by Akuti devi dasi on text 8 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 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 His de…

Listen to a class given by HH Bhakti Prabhupada Vrata Damodara Mhj on text 7 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 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 …

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Listen to a class given by Puskara dasa on text 23 of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhyalila, chapter 22, entitled "The Process of Devotional Service" given on June 15, 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 Caitanya Mahaprabhu …

Listen to a class given by Madhumati devi dasi on text 6 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 14, 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 Hi…

Listen to a class given by Nanda devi dasi on text 5 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 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) and His de…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 104 vṛkṣādibhis tv antarite kadācid asmin sati syāt saha-cāriṇāṁ bhṛśam śrī-kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇeti mahā-pluta-svarair āhvāna-bhaṅgyākulatā sa-rodanā TRANSLATION O virtuous lady, if trees or other obstacles block Kṛṣṇa from sight even briefly, His companions at once shed tears and call in anxious, drawn-out voices, “…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 90 bhavān svayam agatvā tu yaṁ sandeśaṁ samarpya mām prāhiṇot tena te sarve babhūvur nihatā iva TRANSLATION But You never came. You sent me instead. And when they heard the message You had sent with me, they almost died from disappointment.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 87 śrī-nanda uvāca dravyāṇy ādau prema-cihnāni putra etāny atra prāhiṇot satya-vākyaḥ śīghraṁ paścād āgamiṣyaty avaśyaṁ tatratyaṁ sva-prastutārthaṁ samāpya TRANSLATION Śrī Nanda said: Our son is an honest person who always speaks the truth. He has first sent us these things, as tokens of His love. He is sur…

Listen to a class given by HH Bhakti Sundar Caitanya Mhj on text 4 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 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 (Krish…

Listen to a class given by Akuti devi dasi on text 3 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 11, 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 de…

Listen to a class given by Mitrasena dasa on text 2 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 9, entitled "Brahmā’s Prayers for Creative Energy" given on June 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) and His dev…

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Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 79 śrīmad-uddhava uvāca na rāja-rājeśvaratā-vibhūtīr na divya-vastūni ca te bhavattaḥ na kāmayante ’nyad apīha kiñcid amutra ca prāpyam ṛte bhavantam TRANSLATION Śrīmān Uddhava said: The people of Vraja don’t want from You the power and wealth of emperors, nor the enjoyments found in heaven, nor anything el…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Texts 70-72 tataḥ padmāvatī rājya- dāna-bhītā vimūḍha-dhīḥ mahiṣī yadu-rājasya vṛddhā mātāmahī prabhoḥ apy uktāśravaṇāt pūrvaṁ rāma-mātrāvahelitā sva-bhartū rakṣituṁ rājyaṁ cāturyāt parihāsa-vat vyāhāra-paripāṭyānya- cittatāpādanena tam yadu-vaṁśyaika-śaraṇaṁ vidhātuṁ svastham abravīt TRANSLATION Then, fearing t…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 63 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca idam ākarṇya bhagavān utthāya śayanād drutam priya-prema-parādhīno rudann uccair bahir gataḥ TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Hearing this, the Personality of Godhead, who is ruled by the love of those dear to Him, suddenly got up from His bed and came outside, loudly weeping.…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 58 śrī-baladeva uvāca vadhvaḥ sahaja-tatratya- dainya-vārtā-kathā-parān asmān vañcayato bhrātur idaṁ kapaṭa-pāṭavam TRANSLATION Śrī Baladeva said: Dear ladies, all this is nothing but My brother’s clever deception. We are intent upon speaking about the misery of the residents of Vraja — misery all too real …

The following is a recording of a talk Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami gave at the home of Govardhana Lal and Jaya Subhadra on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 50 śrī-rukmiṇy uvāca bho mātar nava-nītāti- mṛdu-svāntasya tasya hi avijñāyāntaraṁ kiñcit katham evaṁ tvayocyate yūyaṁ śṛṇuta vṛttāni tarhi tarhi śrutāni me TRANSLATION Śrī Rukmiṇī said: My dear mother, you don’t understand the inner feelings of Kṛṣṇa at all. His heart is softer than newly churned butter. W…

In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on the appearance of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrī Nṛsiṁha-caturdaśī.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 42 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca tac chrutvā duṣṭa-kaṁsasya jananī dhṛṣṭa-ceṣṭitā jarā-hata-vicārā sā sa-śiraḥ-kampam abravīt TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Upon hearing this, the mother of the wicked Kaṁsa spoke out, her head shaking, her manner bold, her judgment spoiled by old age.…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Texts 36-38 mama pratyakṣam evedaṁ yadā kṛṣṇo vraje ’vrajat tato hi pūtanādibhyaḥ keśy-antebhyo muhur muhuḥ daityebhyo varuṇendrādi- devebhyo ’jagarāditaḥ tathā cirantana-svīya- śakaṭārjuna-bhaṅgataḥ ko vā nopadravas tatra jāto vraja-vināśakaḥ tatratyās tu janāḥ kiñcit te ’nusandadhate na tat TRANSLATION My own …

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 33 athāgataṁ guru-gṛhāt tvat-prabhuṁ prati kiñcana saṅkṣepeṇaiva tad-vṛttaṁ duḥkhād akathayaṁ ku-dhīḥ TRANSLATION But I am not very intelligent. After your Lord returned from the house of His spiritual master, my sadness drove me to tell Him briefly how the Vraja-vāsīs were faring.…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Texts 31-32 ahaṁ śrī-vasudevena samānītā tato yadā yaśodāyā mahārtāyās tadānīntana-rodanaiḥ grāvo ’pi rodity aśaner apy antar dalati dhruvam jīvan-mṛtānām anyāsāṁ vārtāṁ ko ’pi mukhaṁ nayet TRANSLATION When Śrī Vasudeva brought me back from Gokula, the cries of the greatly distraught Yaśodā made even stones shed…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 28 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca tad-vākya-tattvaṁ vijñāya rohiṇī sāsram abravīt cira-gokula-vāsena tatratya-jana-sammatā TRANSLATION Śrī Parīkṣit said: Because Rohiṇī had long lived in Gokula, its residents held her in high regard. She knew the inner meaning of Uddhava’s words. So with tears in her eyes, she decided …

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 25 tata eva hi kṛṣṇasya tat-prasādasya cādbhutā tat-premṇo ’pi mayā jñātā mādhurī tadvatāṁ tathā TRANSLATION Since then I have understood the amazing sweetness of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, of love for Him, and of those who possess that love.

In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent travels and studies.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Texts 19-21 śrī-parīkṣid uvāca uddhavo ’tyanta-sambhrānto drutam utthāya tat-padau nidhāyāṅke samāliṅgya tasyābhipretya hṛd-gatam hṛt-prāpta-bhagavat-tat-tat- prasāda-bhara-bhāg-janaḥ tadīya-prema-sampatti- vibhava-smṛti-yantritaḥ rodanair vivaśo dīno yatnād dhairyaṁ śrito munim avadhāpyāha mātsaryāt sāttvikāt p…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 10 utthāya yatnād ānīya svāsthyaṁ nītvā kṣaṇena tam premāśru-klinna-vadanaṁ prakṣālyāhuḥ śanair laghu TRANSLATION Standing up, they brought him carefully to where they had been sitting. They took a moment to restore him to a condition closer to normal and wiped dry his face, wet with tears of love. Then the…

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 1 Chapter 6 Text 4 bhūmau kvāpi skhalati patati kvāpi tiṣṭhaty aceṣṭaḥ kvāpy utkampaṁ bhajati luṭhati kvāpi rodity athārtaḥ kvāpy ākrośan plutibhir ayate gāyati kvāpi nṛtyan sarvaṁ kvāpi śrayati yugapat prema-sampad-vikāram TRANSLATION He sometimes tripped and fell to the ground and sometimes stood motionless. Sometimes his…