Absolute Sweetness

“This is the merciful nature of you, my Lord.” Part of this lecture was published here.  Morning darshan, 7th January 2006, Nabadwip

(7th January 2006)

“Necessary to make your heart as fertile earth, then put there the seed of bhakti-latā, it will grow with nourishment of śravaṇ kīrtan.” Morning darshan, 5th January 2002, Nabadwip

(Sri Govinda Kund, 10th January 2002)

“Who is giving everything of his life, wealth, and everything sweet and good to me, which way I shall leave them?” Krishna is giving liberation easily, but bhakti-yoga is binding Him. Morning darshan, 4th January 2007, Nabadwip

(photos by Nimai Chandra Prabhu, 4th January 2007)

“Feelings of the heart of the devotee are so wide, like Prashant Mahasagar.” Srila Gurudev discusses saranagati as described in Sri Sri Prapanna Jivanamrtam and Srimad Bhagavatam in this very beautiful morning darshan, 3rd January 2007, Nabadwip.

(Photos by Nimai Chandra Prabhu, 3rd January 2007)

“Srimad Bhagavatam told this for everyone: year will be glorious if we will every day, every moment try to serve Lord Krishna and remember Lord Krishna.”  Morning darshan on New Year’s Day, 1st January 2007, Nabadwip

yāvat āchhaye prāṇa, dehe āchhe śakti
tāvat karaha kṛṣṇa–pāda-padme bhakti
(Śrī Chaitanya-bhāgavat: Madhya-khaṇḍa, 1.342)

“So long as there is life and strength in your body, try to dedicate yourself to the service of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.”

Srila Gurudev discusses Anya Abhilasa Chadi by Srila Narottama Das Thakur and shares some early history of preaching under the guidance of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur. 27th December 2006, Nabadwip

“He bestowed his merciful rain all over the world.” Disappearance Day Festival of  Bhagavan Sri Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad. In this classic morning darshan on this day, Srila Gurudev discusses pratistha. 3rd January 2002, Nabadwip.

Sri Govinda Kund, Nabadwip, 11th January 2002

Today is Srila Gurudev’s 90th Appearance Day celebration. Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math has compiled a sweet selection of offerings here.

Morning darshan, Sri Vyasa Puja, 1st January 2002, Nabadwip:

Part one: Srila Gurudev discusses the worship of Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Radha Gopinathjiu in Hapaniya and tells the story of Manasa Devi and Chand Sadagar.

Part two: Srila Gurudev discusses Srila Krishnadas Kaviraj Goswami’s memorial building and blessings of the venerable Vaishnavas.

Srila Gurudev’s traditional birthday breakfast– pancakes. Sri Vyasa Puja 2002

Sound updates will resume December 24th.

“Srimad Bhagavatam appeared like sun in the sky.” Srila Gurudev’s extensive and beautiful glorification of Srimad Bhagavatam. 20th December 2006, Nabadwip.