Service & Inquiry
A lecture by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on proper advancement in spiritual life through faithful service and inquiry.
Author: Swami B.G. Narasingha
The Ultimate Realization of God
A lecture from Srimad Bhagavatam held at Govindaji Gardens, Srirangapatna, on 3rd January 1999 by Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja wherein he elucidates upon the stages of god realization.
Lord Narasimha Dev - The Protector of Siddhanta
Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja explains the position of Lord Narasimha Dev as the protector of the devotees and the devotional principles.
On Hankering and Satisfaction
Don't feel satisfied, try to feel an increased necessity. Within this hankering comes the feeling of fulfillment also. Just fulfillment, as it stands alone, is not in our favor. It will not bring us and keep us in touch with the devotees in this life. It will not enable us to substantially remain in touch with our guru after he departs from this world.
Kṛṣṇa is not for our enjoyment!
In this class given in Vermont, US, on June 6th 2001, from Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Adi-līlā 7.7, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja discusses the hierarchy of great personalities and then explains how Kṛṣṇa has four specific qualities that are not found in others. He briefly speaks about these qualities and also tells the devotees that they have to regularly read about these things, otherwise they will ‘lag and suffer’ and not derive a higher taste.
The Mood of Vrndavana Means Selflessness
In this class from Novato, California, September 4th 1999, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives class from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.9.21. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja explains how three books - Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Mahābhārata and Harivaṁśa - specifically talk about Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes in detail, but only the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam gives details of Kṛṣṇa’s Vṛndāvana pastimes.
The Divine Revival of Mahaprabhu's Sankirtan Movement
A lecture by Swami B.G.
Makara Sankranti - The Meaning of Sannyasa
Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja reads from the book "Golden Volcano of Divine Love" by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja on the sannyāsa ceremony of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
There is no other option!
In this important talk, Srila Narasingha Maharaja starts this talk by emphasising the importance of Srila Sridhara Maharaja and Srila B.P.
The Importance of Saraswati Thakura
Swami Narasiṅgha begins this class by explaining how during many of the preaching activities that we are familar with began with Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, and were brought to the west by our Śrīla Prabhupāda...
Born to Reveal the Truth!
This lecture by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja was on Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura's Appearance day, 3rd February 2013. Swami Narasiṅgha begins by explaining how history is perceived by different persons according to different levels of perception according to their experience, spiritual connection etc.He goes on to say that great personalities like Sarasvatī Ṭhākura appear in this world to lift the veil of māyā in order that we can perceive things properly.
Humility, Hankering & the Heart
This lecture was given in Palace Press, San Rafael, USA Jan. 26th 1999. Swami Narasiṅgha reads from ‘Śrī Bhakti Rakṣaka Bhajana Mādhurī’ and discusses Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja’s connection to Nityānanda Prabhu, and how the installation of Gaura-Nitāi is not a ‘lower thing’ as some devotees believe. Mahārāja points out that real preaching begins with extreme humility and great compassion, and how in western countries humility is mistaken as weakness, but actually humility is a great strength.