Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 6

Lord Krishna entered in his subtle form in the womb and saved the baby in the womb. This baby was Parikshit, who became the listener of Srimad Bhagavatam. He received darshan (Divine vision) of Lord in the womb itself.

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 5

In all the Vedic scriptures, the position accorded to the Srimad Bhagavatam Mahapuran or the Bhagwat Katha is exceptional. The Vedas are of course, the highest authority. However, Srimad Bhagavatam Mahapuran is like the essence of the Vedic teachings, written by Ved Vyas himself.  Knowledge of Vedas and Upanishads is presented in such a blissful manner, with all the Divine pastimes of God and His devotees, that listening to the Bhagwat Katha becomes an experience in itself. Not only does it illuminate our intellect with Divine wisdom, it also moves our heart and fills it with the nectar of Divine love. That is why it is said that this Srimad Bhagavatam or Bhagwat Katha has something that even the Vedas do not have.

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 4

In Kaliyuga, in-auspiciousness increases. So to usher in auspiciousness, sages gat
hered in the forest of Naimish Aaranya and arranged for a Yagna. Then they requested their Guru, Sutaji Maharaj to clarify their doubts. These Shaunakadiks put 6 questions in front of Sutaji Maharaj. These questions were as follows:

1. In this age of Kali, when everybody is so disturbed, restless, agitated, miserable - what is the path to welfare (sadhan for Kalyan)?
2. We have different scriptures. What is the essence of all knowledge available in these scriptures?
3. Why did the supreme lord, Shree Krishna, descend in this world?
4. If He did take an avatar, what were His pastimes?
5. What were the other avatars of God on this planet, and what were their pastimes?
6. Where has dharma taken shelter after Lord Shree Krishna wound-up His visible pastimes?

Watch full episode for the answers of these questions and learn about the 24 avatars of God.

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 3

In this lecture, Swamiji says that there are many rules for the speakers and listeners of the Bhagavatam. Those rules in this present age are practically impossible to follow.

Now from here, we enter the Bhagavat Mahapuran.

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 2

In "Bhagavatam in English - Part 2 by Swami Mukundananda- How to get wisdom and detachment" Swamiji says, "many of you has been to holy places in India. When you go to the holy place, the pandit ji informs you of the Mahatmaya. So, when somebody has the mahatmaya in the mind, one realizes the importance and derives more devotional, spiritual benefit out of that entity."
 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] - Part 1

In this lecture Swami Mukundananda says that Srimad Bhagavatam Mahapuran is like the essence of the Vedic teachings, written by Ved Vyas himself.  Knowledge of Vedas and Upanishads is presented in such a blissful manner, with all the Divine pastimes of God and his devotees, that listening to the Bhagavat Katha becomes an experience in itself.  Not only does it illuminate our intellect with Divine Wisdom, it also moves our hearts and fills them with the nectar of Divine Love.  That is why it is said that this Srimad Bhagavatam has something that even the Vedas do not have.

Sadhana Karu Pyare Part - 15

First of all surrender to a Guru before starting sadhana (spiritual practice). Swami Vivekananda said, "The living secrets must be passed down through the master to a disciple in every science much more so in spiritual science."

Swamiji in this episode explains following lines from the kirtan "Sadhana Karu Pyare" (साधना करु प्यारे) by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:

प्रथम श्रद्धा युक्त हो जा, शरण गुरु पद प्यारे |
गुरु की बुधि में जोड़ निज बुधि, है शरण यह प्यारे |

Sadhana Karu Pyare Part - 14

Devotion is dynamic thing. The worldly nectars are such that they are constantly decreasing and then they finish. Whatever appears to be very blissful to you right now, if you keep savoring it the bliss keeps on decreasing. This is the nature of worldly bliss.

Swami Mukundananda in this episode explains following lines from the kirtan "Sadhana Karu Pyare" (साधना करु प्यारे) by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:

ना भरे ना खालि हो अस, रस की प्याली प्यारे ।
तुम अकारण करुण करुणा, करहु मो पर प्यारे |
कृपा कि नित बाट जोहो, कृपा होगी प्यारे ।
कबहुँ तो लैहैं कृपा करी, सुधि 'कृपालुहुँ' प्यारे ।

Sadhana Karu Pyare Part - 13

Is there any difference between Radha and Durga? If yes, then what is the difference and if no, how? Swami Mukundananda in this episode of "Secrets of Spiritual Practice" gives a clear answer to this.

Swami Mukundananda in this episode explains following lines:

ग्रन्थ पढ़ु जनि बहुत सुनु जनि, संत मत बहु प्यारे ।
गौर रस अरु श्याम रस दोउ, एक करि पिउ प्यारे ।
रस की शीशी में युगल रस, भर के पि नित प्यारे ।

Sadhana Karu Pyare Part - 12

Swami Mukundananda in this episode explains following lines:
हरि दरस दे या न दे तुम, रोते जाओ प्यारे ।
एक दिन अइहैं इहै, विस्वास राखहु प्यारे ।
जितनो तू कर प्यार तितनो, प्यार कर तोहिं प्यारे ।
प्यार ही प्यार सों कर पिय, प्यार चाकर प्यारे ।