Swami B.R. Sridhara

In this talk from February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked what practical instruction is found in the pastime between Vāmana and Śukrācārya.

In this talk from Feb.21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked about travelling Deities, and explains how kīrtana is higher than arcana. He then goes on to discuss the principle of 'anugatya' working under a higher Vaiṣṇava.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how everything is not fully understood at the beginners stage, but realisation may come at a later stage in a sādhaka.

In this talk from February 19th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked if devotees should worship Gaṇeśa to remove obstacles in their service. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja then discusses how Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas remove obstacles to bhakti.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked what is the conception of chastity for a disciple. In response, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how chastity ultimately means one’s adherence to the truth of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. He also discusses the concept of ‘Śrī Gurun.’

In this talk from 23rd February 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahāraja warns of the dangers of exploiting the guru, and how Māyā can appear in different forms. He makes the point, “God save me from my enemies, and God save me from my friends!” and explains how ultimately, the responsibility of spiritual life lies with the individual.

In this talk from February 23rd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how knowledge must be adjusted and is systematic. A senior may fall back, and a junior may become elevated. However, he goes on to warn how Vaiṣṇavas do not follow Darwin’s line of thinking concerning “survival of the fittest.”

In this talk from March 4th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains the three levels of consciousness experienced by a human being - wakefulness (jāgrata), sleep (svapna) and deep sleep (suṣupti) to a limited extent, and how only Kṛṣṇa is aware of all three planes in full.

In this talk from Feb.22nd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains a surprising statement of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura concerning Vṛndāvana-dhāma, and how Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura decided to pass his last days in Kurukṣetra.

In this talk from March 5th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja answers the question, "In the absence of one's guru, how does one know if it’s not Kṛṣṇa’s plan, or it’s a mistake?"

In this talk given on February 21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains the unique nature of the area in Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma known as Aparādha Bhañjana Pāṭa, where Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu forgives great offenders. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja also explains how even the guru always considers himself to be a student.

In this talk from 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja discusses the inevitability of a mission fracturing after the disappearance of the ācārya, and explains how the sincere disciple will continue the legacy of his guru, despite all adverse circumstances.