Lectures on Bhagavad-gita
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 12 years ago -A series of lectures given by Dulal Chandra dasa on devotional service as presented in Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam with emphasis on the practice of bhakti yoga. These lectures present knowledge of Krishna Consciousness as taught by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and his illustrious followers, the six goswamis. Dulal Chandra dasa is a direct disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Although I lack any personal qualification to lecture on the lofty subject of self realization, this presentation is my humble attempt to repeat what I have heard from my spiritual master and pass it on without adulteration. In this way I hope to serve the desire of my guru and provide you with some gems of transcendental wisdom that will hopefully spark an interest in ending your entanglement in material existence and becoming firmly reestablished in your eternal spiritual position.
I present myself before you with a straw between my teeth, begging that you will listen to what is presented here with an open mind and heart. The transcendental wisdom which will be presented here is of the upmost importance for everyone wishing to advance to the topmost platform of spiritual awareness. This knowledge is descending through an unbroken chain of self realized spiritual masters directly from the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 66
August 26, 2010 23:30 - 46 minutes - 10.6 MBLecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 18, Verses 66Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on August 26th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Sri Sri Siksastakam, Verse 3 and Bhagavad-gita As It Is.True humility leads to attentive and fruitful chanting at the stage of nistha (steadiness) in devotional practice. The utter humility of Prahlada Maharaj is narrated and practical application of humility in daily interaction with Krishna's devotees is explained.The process of surrender is analized. One shoul...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 60-66
August 19, 2010 23:30 - 55 minutes - 12.8 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on August 19th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 3rd verse of Sri Sri Siksastaka.Bhagavad-gita lecture covering Lord Krishna conclusing instructions, the golden chest analogy given by Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakura, the echo of Vraja in the 66th verse and the meaning of surrender as explainted by Lord Caitanya to Sanatana Goswami that is necessary to fully understand the quintessential 66th verse.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 41-48
July 15, 2010 23:30 - 50 minutes - 11.6 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on July 15th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 1st line of the Second Verse of Sri Sri Siksastaka.Bhagavad-gita lecture on the various varnas of human society and their work according to the modes of material nature. How samskaras, impressions carried forward from ones prior life, affect ones birth and placement in an natural position in life for fulfillment of prior desires and fructification of activity accordi...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 36-40
July 08, 2010 23:30 - 1 hour - 15.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on July 8th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 4th line of the First Verse of Sri Sri Siksastaka.Bhagavad-gita lecture on happiness according to the modes of material nature and true transcendental happiness derived from the practice of pure devotional service.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 29-35
July 01, 2010 23:30 - 1 hour - 14 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on July 1st, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 3nd line of the First Verse of Sri Sri Siksastaka.Intelligence, determination and happiness according to the modes of material nature.When these three are conducted in goodness, one's consciousness becomes purified, allowing one to perceive the true self. By adding expert direction in unalloyed devotional service from the bonafide spiritual master one can rise to puri...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 18-28
June 24, 2010 17:49 - 58 minutes - 13.6 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 24th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 2nd line of Sri Sri Siksastaka.Lord Krishna explains activity according to the modes of material nature according to knowledge, work and the worker.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 18, Verses 12-18
June 17, 2010 23:30 - 47 minutes - 10.9 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 17th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of the 1st line of the First Verse of Sri Sri Siksastaka.The great mystery of Krishna Consciousness, spiritual life is for all classes of mankind, in all walks of life, irrespective of social convention and religious affiliation.A in depth discussion of the five factors of action within this material world.No personal motive, no karma.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 16, Verses 4-12
May 06, 2010 19:05 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on May 6th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An explanation of Lord Caitanya's Siksastakam verses and how they relate to the progressive advancement of the aspiring devotees to the topmost platform of pure unalloyed devotional service. An explanation of Lord Caitanya's Siksastakam verses and how they relate to the progressive advancement of the aspiring devotees to the topmost platform of pure unalloyed devotional service.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 16, Verses 1-3
April 29, 2010 16:00 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MBLecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 16, Verses 1-3Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 29th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Although the renounced order, sannyasa, is not recommended in this fallen age of mankind the vaisnava preacher is willing to risk all and accept sannyasa for the spreading of Lord Caitanya's sankirtan movement.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 15, Verses 8-15
April 08, 2010 16:00 - 1 hour - 14 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 8th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Lord Krishna seated in the heart of every living entity provides all knowledge, remembrance and forgetfulness. By the mercy of Lord Caitanya's Sankirtan movement we are allowed to fully understand the most advanced and complex knowledge of our spiritual existence and relationship with the Supreme Lord.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 15, Verses 1-7
April 01, 2010 16:00 - 49 minutes - 11.4 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 1th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understanding the nature of the external material potency by the comparison to a imperishable banyan tree given by Lord Krishna in the 15th Chapter of Bhagavad-gita. Krishna recommends that one must cut down this tree of material attachment with the sword of knowledge.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 14, Verses 21-27
March 25, 2010 16:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 25th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Krishna Consciousness is easily within our grasp, bhakti yoga, if we simply take shelter of the proper conception of spiritual life under the direction of a bonafide spiritual master. Devotional practice allows one to rise above the influence of the modes of material nature.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 14, Verses 11-20
March 18, 2010 16:00 - 54 minutes - 12.5 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 18th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understanding the influence of the modes of material nature allows one to advance in spiritual knowledge and elevates one to their true spiritual consciousness. One needs to stick the iron of their existence in the fire of devotional practice.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 14, Verses 1-10
March 11, 2010 17:00 - 47 minutes - 10.8 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 11th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understand the creation of the material world and our engagements conducted under the control of the three modes of material nature. Such knowledge and transcendental understanding is sufficient to elevate one to spiritual existence like that of the supreme Lord.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 13, Verses 27-35
March 04, 2010 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 4th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Lord Krishna provides knowledge as to how one can develop transcendental vision and become free from the illusion of bodily existence. How powerful the individual soul can become is discussed in relationship to the life of Hiranyakashipu.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 13, Verses 19-26
February 25, 2010 17:00 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 25th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Lord Krishna gives further instruction to Arjuna on the distinction between the supersoul and the individual soul. This understanding is available to all transcendentalists, the spiritual philosopher, the practicing yogi, the selfless furtive worker and to those who follow the simple process of hearing from spiritual authority. Such hearing from authority is the basis of the practice ...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 13, Verses 14-19
February 18, 2010 17:00 - 43 minutes - 10.1 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 18th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Discussion of the preaching missions of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Swami and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami according to their times and circumstances.Understand supersoul's all pervasive nature and the value of such knowledge to our spiritual understanding and advancement.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 13, Verses 8-13
February 11, 2010 17:00 - 46 minutes - 10.6 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 11th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Lord Krishna explains what is knowledge in twenty items and declares that all else is ignorance. These items of knowledge are independent of the material field of activity and are qualities and characteristics of our eternal spiritual nature. When we understand our true spiritual nature we are freed from the illusions of material existence and acquire pure knowledge and complete fulfi...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 13, Verses 1-7
February 04, 2010 17:00 - 48 minutes - 11.1 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 4th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Arjuna inquires into the nature of material nature in the 13th chapter of Bhagavad-gita. His questions specifically deal with the material environment, the body, the knower of the body, and the Supreme who accompanies the individual souls in all bodies. This detailed information is the foundation of spiritual knowledge and is the actual purpose of human life.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 12, Verses 13-20
January 28, 2010 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.5 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 28th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.The transcendental character attributes of Krishna's devotee is described at the end of this 12th Chapter of Bhagavad-gita. These characteristics develop naturally at one advances in the practice of pure devotional service and result in on becoming very, very dear to the Supreme Lord. Appreciation is given today to Lord Nityananda on His most auspicious appearance.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 12, Verses 6-12
January 21, 2010 17:00 - 38 minutes - 8.81 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 21st, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Krishna not only quickly delivers those who engage in the process of pure unalloyed devotional service, but He also provides guidance to all according to their circumstance. From constant remembrance of the highest spiritual standard, to the practice of sadhana and raghunuga bhakti, to sacrifices made in support of Krishna Consciousness, to selfless works, Lord Krishna recommends all t...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 11, Verses 50-55
January 07, 2010 17:00 - 42 minutes - 9.78 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 7th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.One cannot see the spiritual form of the Lord via the material senses, the Supreme Lord only reveals His transcendental form according to the loving relationship of His devotee. The original form of the Lord, Sri Krishna, is only fully appreciated by his topmost devotees and His original abode Goloka Vrindaban.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 11, Verses 35-49
December 31, 2009 17:00 - 37 minutes - 14.8 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 31st, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. After seeing Krishna universal form and becoming overwhelmed with wonder, then fear, Arjuna become apprehensive of his friendly dealings and begs pardon for his intimacy. Arjuna can offer prayers despite his bewilderment upon seeing the Lords universal form. Understanding Krishna's different maya's, yogamaya and mahamaya. Great care must be taken to proceed carefully in our spirit...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 11, Verses 25-32
December 17, 2009 17:00 - 44 minutes - 17.9 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 17th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Lord Krishna's all devouring feature was displayed to Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra. As time the Supreme Lord ultimately brings to an end all manifestations of His external material potencies. There are four annihilation's, partial, complete, continual and ultimate. Markendeya Rsi also experienced Krishna's universal form as related in the 12th canto of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 11, Verses 14-24
December 10, 2009 17:00 - 41 minutes - 24.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 10th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Great care must be taken in the practice of devotional service to not carelessly imagine involvement with the Lord in the highest levels of spiritual exchange(rasa). One should rather carefully follow the instructions of the bonafide spiritual masters and prior acarya's, progressing naturally through the various stages of spiritual advancement. Those who imitate spiritual perfecti...
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 11, Verses 1-13
December 03, 2009 17:00 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 3rd, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Lord Krishna provides Arjuna with divine vision so he can perceive His universal form. One cannot see or experience the Supreme Lord with his material senses, therefore the process of devotional service cleanses the heart of material contamination and thus the devotee can begin to realize his and the Lords spiritual nature.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 10, Verses 19-29
November 19, 2009 17:00 - 57 minutes - 23.3 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 19th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. In the 10th Chapter of Bhagavad-gita Lord Krishna gives Arjuna a glimpse into His unlimited opulence's by making comparisons to great personalities and wonders in the material world. Krishna's opulence's are so numerous that they exceed all the atoms in a universe, as revealed to Uddhava in the 11th Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 10, Verses 10-18
November 12, 2009 17:00 - 47 minutes - 19.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 12th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The unique characteristic of authoritative spiritual teachings based upon pure knowledge coming in disciplic succession through a spiritual master, based upon perfect Vedic scripture, and supported by saints and sages of faultless character
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 10, Verses 1-9
November 05, 2009 17:00 - 54 minutes - 28.3 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 5th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The qualification for receiving the most confidential knowledge of Bhagavad-gita is becoming dear to Krishna. Understanding the core verses of Bhagavad-gita in the context of sambanda, abhideya and prayojana.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 9, Verses 29-34
October 29, 2009 16:00 - 56 minutes - 31 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa October 29th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Krishna provides all protection to His sincere devotee, despite any temporary discrepancy due to prior material habit and conditioning. All serious devotees must similarly extend all respect to every devotees irrespective of their current qualification or spiritual position.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 9, Verses 16-25
October 01, 2009 16:00 - 56 minutes - 22.5 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa October 1st, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Krishna is supreme objective of all religious activity and scripture, unfortunately many take to the worship of lesser gods or religious conceptions. If one reposes all spiritual practice in devotional service to the Supreme Lord all lesser objectives are accomplished and one is ultimately is elevated to pure unalloyed devotion.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 9, Verses 8-15
September 24, 2009 16:00 - 30 minutes - 12.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa September 24th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 9, Verse 8-15
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 9, Verses 4-10
September 17, 2009 16:00 - 51 minutes - 27.9 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa September 17th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The definition of pure unalloyed devotional service, which is above the four goals of material life. Sambhanda, understanding the foundation of spiritual knowledge. Unraveling the mysteries of Krishna's mystic opulence through the agency of His pure devotee.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 9, Verses 1-10
September 10, 2009 16:00 - 50 minutes - 28 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa September 10th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Free from envy, the tendency to exploit for our personal pleasure, one can understand the essence of all spiritual knowledge and become completely free from all material miseries.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 8, Verses 20-28
August 20, 2009 16:00 - 49 minutes - 25.9 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa August 20th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 8, Verse 20-28
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 8, Verses 7-19
August 06, 2009 16:00 - 35 minutes - 19.7 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa August 6th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 8, Verse 7-19
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 8, Verses 1-6
July 30, 2009 16:00 - 43 minutes - 17.3 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa July 30th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 8, Verse 1-6
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 7, Verses 20-24
July 16, 2009 16:00 - 37 minutes - 22.8 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa July 16th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verse 20-24
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 7, Verses 16-19
July 09, 2009 16:00 - 45 minutes - 18.6 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa July 9th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verse 16-19
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 7, Verses 12-15
July 02, 2009 16:00 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa July 2nd, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verse 12-15
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 7, Verses 1-12
June 25, 2009 16:00 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa June 25th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verse 1-12
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 6, Verses 41-47
June 18, 2009 16:00 - 41 minutes - 16.7 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa June 18th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 6, Verse 41-47
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 6, Verses 31-40
June 11, 2009 16:00 - 43 minutes - 23.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa June 11th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 6, Verse 31-40 The perfection of all yoga practice culminates in ones ability to see the Supreme Lord everywhere, when one is fully absorbed in only thought of Krishna such vision is possible.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 6, Verses 20-30
June 04, 2009 16:00 - 48 minutes - 19.5 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa June 4th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 6, Verse 20-30 Being present when we chant Hare Krishna and fixing our mind on the Holy Name with full concentration, will quickly cleanse the mind and heart, placing one in the samadhi of continual remembrance of Krishna.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 6, Verses 10-19
May 21, 2009 16:00 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa May 21st, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 6, Verse 10-19 We qualify ourselves by the practice of devotional service to become a recipient of the mercy of the spiritual master and Krishna. However their mercy is no dependent upon on our devotional qualification.
Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 6, Verses 1-9
April 30, 2009 16:00 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBLecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa April 30th, 2009 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 6, Verse 1-9 Unalloyed pure devotee will sacrifice everything for Lord Krishna's pleasure, irrespective of the consequences.