Lectures On Bhagavad-gita

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4, Verses 10-11Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 9th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Continued analysis of the 10th and 11th verses of the 4th chapter of Bhagavad-gita with specific emphasis on the stages of spiritual advancement as outlined by Srila Rupa Goswami in his Bhaktirasamrita Sindhu verses "adau sraddha tata sadhu-." The speaker gives some interesting recollections of his early life as a aspiring devotee.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4, Verses 9-11 Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 2nd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Only the devotees fully understand the variegated nature of spiritual existence. Devotional service allows one to immediately engage in spiritualized service, even in this material world, under the expert guidance of the spiritual master in one or all of nine transcendental activities. Of all these spiritual engagements the chanting of the Lords Holy Name is the most significant and beneficial.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4, Verses 4-8Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on May 19th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.One must purify their consciousness if they wish to enter into an intimate transcendental understanding of their eternal loving relationship with the Supreme Lord.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4, Verses 1-3Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on May 12th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.With covered intelligence making an informed decision as to a qualified spiritual teacher is not possible, but the pure devotee is able to connect with the sincere student. Personal motivation muddies the waters of pure spiritual knowledge, thus requiring the Lord or his qualified representative to reestablish religious principles and teachings in human society.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 33-37Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 21st, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.True spiritual life is fully independent and therefore available to everyone irrespective of ones material inclinations and conditioning.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 30-32Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 14th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Apply practically Krishna Consciousness in ones life must be done under the expert guidance of the spiritual master. The directions of the spiritual master may seem difficult, but if one can worship such instructions without envy then in due course of time the determination and spiritual qualification to execute such order will manifest in the heart.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 27-29Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on April 7th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Working under the illusion of ass-like mentality one struggles in material existence thinking they are the doer. Such consciousness ignores the bountiful gifts of the Supreme which maintain our lives - sunlight, moonlight, water, eatables, etc. One must awaken to the reality of both material and spiritual existence under good guidance coming from the transcendental platform.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 21-27Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 24th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understanding the essence of Lord Caitanya's Sankirtan movement by an analysis of his conversation with Ramananda Roy, the sincere hearing of the Lord's pastimes from his pure devotees. Hearing is the key to our spiritual good fortune. The significance of humility and the utter humility exhibited by the most exalted followers of Lord Caitanya.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 10-20Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 10th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understanding sacrifice, both on the material plane and selfless sacrifice on the spiritual plane exclusively for the pleasure of the Supreme.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 3, Verses 1-10Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on March 3rd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.False renunciation is not recommended for those without spiritual qualification. The spiritual aspirant must be very careful before taking shelter of a teacher, making sure that they are truly qualified by knowledge and true renunciation of material affection.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 62Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 17th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Krishna concludes this introductory chapter, what Visvanatha Chakravarti Thrkura considers the sutra chapter, by explaining the importance of the path of bhakti in effectively controlling the mind and senses. Without taking advantage of the spiritual taste afforded by developing a loving relationship with the Supreme, control of the senses will not endure. The preliminary stages of spiritual practice (karma, jnana and yoga) must ultimately result in loving devotional service in order to fully satisfy the self.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 46-59Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on February 3rd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.The spiritual benefits or knowledge and detachment comes automatically to one who endeavors in devotional service, no extraneous effort is required. By developing a foundation for spiritual advancement in our lives a taste, relish, of transcendence naturally develops. The spiritualist is not interested in renunciation for renunciations sake, rather by culturing Krishna consciousness one will naturally develop detachment. Renunciation alone will untimely fade if spiritual taste is not awakened by the practices of devotional service.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 40-45Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 27th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.On the material plane of existence nothing is of value due to its temporary nature. Although mundane charity may grant rewards of piety, such rewards do not endure and are therefore not considered significant by the transcendentalists. We should therefore strive to provide others with spiritual knowledge and experience that will ultimately result in eternal benefits that are never lost or diminished.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 39Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 20th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.A discussion on the acquisition of spiritual piety (agnate-sukriti) and the resultant transcendental knowledge that draws one into the process of pure unalloyed devotional service under the guidance of the Lords pure devotees.Review of the coming discourse between Krishna and Arjuna, specifically in relation to the advancement of spiritual understanding by the practice of Nishkama Karma Yoga. Such unattached work done selflessly leads to knowledge of the self. The yoga ladder presented in the first six chapters of Bhagavad-gita and how adopting the direct practice of pure devotional practice under the shelter of a pure devotee provides an immersion in the highest spiritual realization.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 30-39Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 13th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.An analysis of the unique development by Lord Krishna, acting a spiritual master, of the spiritual themes of transcendental knowledge according to the qualification of his student, Arjuna.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 20-30Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 11th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.The story of Liquid Beauty.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 11-19Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 30th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Krishna begin his instructions to Arjuna based upon spiritual knowledge, which supersedes Arjuna's arguments based upon artha and dharma. Such spiritual knowledge must be accepted by the sincere student according to his faith, but by spiritual practice one will advance to the platform of realization.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 1-10Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 23rd, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.This circumstances under which a guru may be rejected, with specific reference to Arjuna's military guru and the family elder Bhishmadev. The qualities that Arjuna displays in the dialogue that exemplify his qualification as a sincere disciple and one fit to receive spiritual instruction.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 1, Verses 29-46Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 16th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Bhagavad-gita lecture on the bewilderment of Arjuna brought on my material affection. An explanation of selfless service in devotional service and guru tattva are covered in this presentation.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 1, Verses 20-28Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 9th, 2010 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.One can easily make tangible advancement in spiritual life simply by immersing themselves in the wonderful instructions of Bhagavad-gita. Such Krishna katha is fully purifying and effective in eradicating material misery.