I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the torch of knowledge
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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.
Question: Can the following be safely considered to be the reasons (rendered by the holy Gita) lying behind the living beings’ having fallen into the material world: Lord Krishna instructs us in Bhagavad-gita (7.27) iccha-dvesha-samutthena dvandva-mohena Bharata sarva-bhutani sammoham sarge yanti parantapa “O scion of Bharata, O conqueror of the foe, all living entities are The post Digest 00799: Could you please clarify reasons for the Jiva’s fall down from spiritual world? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: I would like to ask If I get negative or unwanted thoughts is it better to let them come or is it better to resist fighting or suppress them? Is it wrong for a person to commit suicide? Answer by Romapada Swami: Negative emotions or thoughts when suppressed often lead to depression or frustration The post Digest 00798: How to handle negative thoughts that come? Is it wrong to commit suicide? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: Often we hear the results we attain in this material world are temporary. But how to understand inspiration coming from previous births, for example, in the case of child prodigies who are not on a devotional path? It seems that what they acquired from previous birth does not seem to have been lost. Please The post Digest 00797: How to understand that results we obtain in material world are temporary since we see inspiration coming from previous births in case of child prodigies? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: How did the flute become the chosen musical instrument for Krsna by which He enthralls the entire creation? Answer by Romapada Swami: It is not true that Krishna plays only the flute. He also plays the buffalo horn, and if He wanted, He could play any instrument perfectly. He just likes to play the The post Digest 00796: How did the flute become the chosen musical instrument for Krsna by which He enthralls the entire creation? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
Question: How to understand the strong negative emotions of Lord Caitanya and his associates – like Gadadhar Pandit, Raghunatha das Gosvami, King Prataparudra, Sanatana Gosvami when he was being ‘examined’ by Caitanya Mahaprabhu, etc.? It all seems very painful! Answer by Romapada Swami: Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu||2.5.109|| Translation: In separation, this rati develops its full form of The post Digest 00791: How to understand the strong negative emotions of Lord Caitanya and his associates which seems painful? first appeared on Questions and Answers with Romapada Swami.
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Gaura Pournima Celebration, Mar 24 2024, PM, MD lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Gaura Lila: Preliminary to Gaura Pournima, Mar 23 2024, AM, MD lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Gaura Lila: Sunday Feast Lecture, Mar 17 2024, PM, FL lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 3.6.18, Mar 20 2024, AM, FL lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 3.6.14-17, Mar 19 2024, AM, FL lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Talks on Gaura Lila Day 5: Lord Chaitanya requesting Lord Nityananda to return, Mar 19 2024, PM, FL lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 2.3.12, Mar 26 2024, AM, VA lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Gaura Lila: Mahaprabhu's mercy upon King Prataprudra, Mar 24 2024, PM, MD lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
Gaura Lila: Loving exchange with Sanatana Goswami, Mar 23 2024, PM, MD lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj
SB 2.3.11, Mar 22 2024, AM, VA 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
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.
There must be proper knowledge, not just the intention. Good intention, if misdirected is going to make a mess. The post Romapada Swami on Knowledge first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Real love is otherworldly – Its happiness of Supreme Lord only, always, in all circumstances. The post Romapada Swami on Real Love first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Bhakti has the power to crush the seed of being that independent enjoyer. The post Romapada Swami on Bhakti first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Set your GPS for the right purpose, right destination & then apply yourself. The post Romapada Swami on Goal setting first appeared on Romapada Swami Quotes.
Romapada Swami has been a teacher, a guide, a father, a mentor and so much more, but most of all, a friend and someone who I can count on in even the hardest times of my life
- Sundari Radha Dasi, Chicago
I appreciate Romapada Swami's deep insights in the Vedic truths and how he conveys them with alacrity and humor.
- Nachi Lolla, Chicago
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.
- Vidhyasaran Pothnedi, New York
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.
- Hrsta Devi Dasi, New Jersey