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In BG 3.37, Krishna states that it is only lust that is the all-devouring, sinful enemy of the world.Also, He states that lust is born of contact with the mode of passion. Therefore, it suggests, that one should transcend from the mode of passion to the mode of goodness. But BG 14.9 states that the The post Digest 00805: How to cultivate pure goodness? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: Since Yudhiṣṭhira is such a dear devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, why did Yudhiṣṭhira worship Surya instead of Kṛṣṇa, to receive the answer to his concern regarding feeding guests while residing in the forest – and thus receive the Akṣaya Patra from Surya? Similarly, why did Arjuna seek weapons from Indra, Siva and others, instead The post Digest 00804: Why did Yudhisthira and Arjuna ask for boons from demigods instead of Lord Krishna? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: In Valmiki Ramayana, it is mentioned that Dasaratha Maharaja went to Svarga. When Lord Rama was to leave Lanka, Lord Siva came and glorified Rama. Dasaratha Maharaja also came down from Svarga to meet Rama and Laksmana and then went back to Svarga. My question is: Did Dasaratha Maharaja stay temporarily in Svarga and then The post Digest 00803: Valmiki Ramayana reference of Dasaratha Maharaja stay in Svarga temporary before going to Vaikuntha? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: During which of the 4 Yugas did the churning of the milk ocean take place? Answer by Romapada Swami: Based on search results thus far, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam records that the churning of Milk Ocean took place during the Cākṣuṣa manvantara (SB 8.5.8-10), but Srimad Bhagavatam does not mention the yuga in which it took The post Digest 00802: During which of the 4 Yugas did the churning of the milk ocean take place? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: What is the çästric pramäëa for the special appearance of Lord Caitanya in this Kali Yuga, as usually a different Vishnu avatar comes and establishes the Yuga Dharma through Harinama Sankirtan, but he’s not the same as Mahaprabhu. Our Lord Caitanya’s special contribution to the jivas is madhurya rasa, which Gaura Narayana, the usual incarnation The post Digest 00801: What is the sastric pramana for the special appearance of Lord Caitanya in this Kali Yuga? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: How does the concept of atonement work? We have the law of karma that ensures that every action of sin is punished equally. Then, how does atonement work? Wouldn’t it be unfair for someone to commit a sin and then be given an opportunity to perform an atonement to escape the punishment? Answer by The post Digest 00800: How does concept of atonement work given that laws of karma are to ensure reaction for sinful action? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
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BMS Retreat Part 2: Respect - The Fabric of Relationships, May 19 2024, AM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Narasimha Caturdasi Part 1, May 18 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
BMS Retreat Part 1: Respect - The Fabric of Relationships, May 18 2024, AM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Who Am I? Artha Forum Program, May 17 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Art of Meditation: Overcoming Negative Emotions, May 16 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 7.9.23-25, May 15 2024, PM. Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 7.9.20-22, May 14 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 7.9.17-19, May 12 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 3.12.3, May 12 2024, AM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
BG 9.14-15, May 11 2024, PM, Singapore lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Philosophy Points
Some philosophers say that because of the first living entity’s sin all the other living entities are imprisoned in the material world. Later, punishing Himself for their sins, God delivers the living entities. Commentary by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura “Thinking about the virtues and faults of this world, some moralistic monotheists concluded that this material world is not a place of unalloyed pleasures. Indeed, the sufferings outweigh the pleasures. They decided that the material world
Sri Caitanya-candrodaya by Kavi KarnapurChapter 10, Texts 279-284 Advaita: What more may You do to please Me? Lord, You have revealed the most confidential pastimes of Lord Krishna. You have crushed the age of Kali, and You have described the secret meaning of devotional service in pure love of Krishna. You have brought all auspiciousness to the devotees expert at relishing the mellows of transcendental
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Spiritual Quotes
Until one becomes a perfected soul, one will have strengths and weaknesses. The post Romapada Swami on Habits first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
In this world, if you want to help one entity, without keeping God in the center, it would invariably involve hurting or exploiting another. The post Romapada Swami on Consciousness first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Illusion means forgetting that which is the foundation, basis, and support of everything. The post Romapada Swami on Truth first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
The process of retraction of bad habits can be summed up as follows: Recognition, Regret, Rectification, and Reinstatement – aided by saintly association and devotional practices. The post Romapada Swami on Habits first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Always endeavour to not depart from the position of being the humble servant. This is my responsibility. Striving to be a humble servant unto Krishna and the Vaisnavas, is my responsibility. The post Romapada Swami on Building Character first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
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Before I met Romapada Swami, my idea of a swami was a person fixed in meditative serenity, free from any disease and apparent emotion. By coming in touch with the practicing master, along with his sharing of his invaluable time and energy, enthusiasm, and determination, prepared me for the good fortune of understanding and living the true spiritual life, which cannot be achieved by any amount of effort on my own.
- Wang, Yanying 王妍莺, Ph.D.
The topic of Gratitude has helped me to appreciate each person who helped me to become the person I am today. I have started recognizing that Krishna has always been merciful to me, though I am without any qualification. The talk on "Your Ever Well-wisher" helped me to prioritize my devotional life as the most important part of my life.
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In 1989, Romapada Swami wrote to me: Taking responsibility means taking headaches for Krsna. One can try to avoid such headaches and live a sublime life of ease and peaceful tranquility. However, both sastras [scriptures] and realized personalities tell us that the real position of happiness is to see Krsna’s happiness first.
- Subala Das, Chicago
Romapada Swami, Guru Maharaja, is tirelessly traveling all over to pass on the legacy of “gratitude rooted in the gift of Nama Prabhu, Srimad Bhagavatam, and the Guru Parampara,” without which ISKCON would not survive let alone thrive. This strategic empowerment especially enables the youth to make wise decisions in life so that they can practice and pass on Krishna consciousness to future generations.
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