Archive for the ‘Processes of devotional service’ Category
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 1.8.19
Where: Poland, July 02, 2011
Essence: “It’s only by God’s grace that we will be granted spiritual eyes to see Him.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Seattle, June 6, 2011
Essence: “Without the association and mercy of devotees we can’t take even one step forward in the process of Krsna consciousness.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Vrindavana, November 19, 2010
Essence: In his offering to Tamal Krishna Goswami, Balarama Dasa said, “These days, all the devotees have their Deities. But Guru Maharaja, you were my Deity. You were be-all and end-all of my existence. How can I live now in your separation?”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 8.3.15
Where: Ukraine, May 15, 2010
Essence: “The greatest danger is that we come under the influence of material energy and forget the Lord. Real protection means that Krsna helps us to never forget Him so that we can go on with our devotional service.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 4.20.25
Where: Sydney, Australia, January 19, 2010
Essence: “We need to hear from the pure unalloyed devotees of the Lord whose hearts are like gold – free from lust, anger, and greed – so that we can act as the transparent via medium for the Lord through which the message of Krsna consciousness can pass through loud and clear.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 4.20.5
Where: Sydney, Australia, December 27, 2009
Essence: “If we find ourselves contemplating on even one material desire or being overcome by lust, anger, or greed, it means we have not yet fully realized that we are not this body.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 2.3.22
Where: Vrindavana, India, October 20, 2009
Essence: “We are very poor in love of God. Therefore, we are always begging for the mercy of our superiors to make some advancement on the path of Krsna consciousness.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 2.3.22
Where: Riga, Latvia, June 11, 2009
Essence: “It is not surprising when the brahmanas become enlightened. But, if demoniac personalities like Jagai and Madhai get delivered then it is big news up in the heavenly planets.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam - 2.3.22
Where: St. Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2009
Essence: When taking the darsan of the Deity in the Temple, neophyte devotees become restless after a few minutes. However, advanced devotees think “It took me a million lives to get here. I am not going anywhere.”
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 2.3.22
Where: St. Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2009
Essence: “The darsan of the Deity of the Lord who is worshipped very nicely and dressed with beautiful ornaments is more attractive than anything else in this world.”
