The document discusses the importance of caring for devotees in a spiritual community. It emphasizes that a community's foundation and leader's priority should be caring for devotees spiritually, emotionally, and physically. When Radhanath Swami focused on devotee care through counseling systems and senior devotee assistance, devotees felt supported and projects flourished. The document advocates developing a spirit of committed caring to empower devotees.
Srimad Bhagavatam
Srimad Bhagavata Purana_The ripened fruit of all Vedas
In the great Naimasharaya forest, in the assembly of the exalted rishis headed by Rishi Śaunaka, the perfect one – Śrī Sūta Gosvāmi recited to them – the Bhāgavat Purāna as sung by Śrī Sukadeva Goswami to Maharaj Parikshit on the banks of Ma Ganga near Hastinapur, amidst the greatest confluence of enlightened sages from all over the universe. Śrī Sukadeva, a self-realized perfect soul – an Avadhuta, narrated the greatest of purana when only 16 years old, but more learned than all the realized rishis present. Śrī Sukadeva studied the Bhāgavatam through upanishad from his father, compiler of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam – Bhagvān Veda Vyāsadeva (Bādarayana), Lord’s avataar.
Sukadev Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at the end of Dwaparayuga
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
adhītavān dvāparādau
pitur dvaipāyanād aham
“At the end of the Dvāpara-yuga, I studied this great supplement of Vedic literature named Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is equal to all the Vedas, from my father, Śrīla Dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva.”
~ Śrī Sukadeva Goswami, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.1.8)
Suta Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at Naimasharanya headed by Sunaka Rishi
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
uttama-śloka-caritaṁ
cakāra bhagavān ṛṣiḥ
niḥśreyasāya lokasya
dhanyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat
This (idaṁ) scripture (purāṇaṁ) named (nāma) Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (bhāgavataṁ ) is the literary incarnation (brahma-sammitam) of God (uttama-śloka-caritaṁ), and it is compiled (cakāra) by Śrīla Vyāsadeva (ṛṣiḥ), the incarnation of God (bhagavān). It is meant for the ultimate good (niḥśreyasāya) of all people (lokasya), and it is all-successful (dhanyaṁ), all-blissful (svasty-ayanaṁ) and all-perfect (mahat).
~ Sūta Gosvāmi in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.3.40)
As God is all light, all bliss and all perfection, so also is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. One can derive from its study all benefits that are possible to be derived from the personal presence of the Lord. It carries with it all the transcendental blessings of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa that we can expect from His personal contact. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be worshiped as respectfully as we worship the Lord.
Spotless, Unlimited, Lord Krsna’s Representative!
Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has declared that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the spotless (amalam) representation of all Vedic knowledge and history. What can be said more about this maha-purana? It is directly the Lord Himself – Krishna, Uttama-śloka in His absolute literary incarnation.
Mahaprabhu while giving confidential instructions to Sanatana Goswami says – “Just try to understand the real nature of Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the sound representation of the Supreme Lord Krishna; therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam is not different from Krishna. Krishna is unlimited,
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the field and the knower of the field) - 34 verses.
Krishna describes the human body as kshetra (temple/field),
stating that one who knows this fact is a kshetrajna (knower) (13:1-18). Krishna describes prakrti (nature/matter), the purusha (enjoyer/spirit) and consciousness (13:19-34).
Unassumingly advancing in knowledge, one can become free from worldly entanglement.
Srimad Bhagavatam
Srimad Bhagavata Purana_The ripened fruit of all Vedas
In the great Naimasharaya forest, in the assembly of the exalted rishis headed by Rishi Śaunaka, the perfect one – Śrī Sūta Gosvāmi recited to them – the Bhāgavat Purāna as sung by Śrī Sukadeva Goswami to Maharaj Parikshit on the banks of Ma Ganga near Hastinapur, amidst the greatest confluence of enlightened sages from all over the universe. Śrī Sukadeva, a self-realized perfect soul – an Avadhuta, narrated the greatest of purana when only 16 years old, but more learned than all the realized rishis present. Śrī Sukadeva studied the Bhāgavatam through upanishad from his father, compiler of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam – Bhagvān Veda Vyāsadeva (Bādarayana), Lord’s avataar.
Sukadev Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at the end of Dwaparayuga
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
adhītavān dvāparādau
pitur dvaipāyanād aham
“At the end of the Dvāpara-yuga, I studied this great supplement of Vedic literature named Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is equal to all the Vedas, from my father, Śrīla Dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva.”
~ Śrī Sukadeva Goswami, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.1.8)
Suta Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at Naimasharanya headed by Sunaka Rishi
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
uttama-śloka-caritaṁ
cakāra bhagavān ṛṣiḥ
niḥśreyasāya lokasya
dhanyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat
This (idaṁ) scripture (purāṇaṁ) named (nāma) Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (bhāgavataṁ ) is the literary incarnation (brahma-sammitam) of God (uttama-śloka-caritaṁ), and it is compiled (cakāra) by Śrīla Vyāsadeva (ṛṣiḥ), the incarnation of God (bhagavān). It is meant for the ultimate good (niḥśreyasāya) of all people (lokasya), and it is all-successful (dhanyaṁ), all-blissful (svasty-ayanaṁ) and all-perfect (mahat).
~ Sūta Gosvāmi in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.3.40)
As God is all light, all bliss and all perfection, so also is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. One can derive from its study all benefits that are possible to be derived from the personal presence of the Lord. It carries with it all the transcendental blessings of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa that we can expect from His personal contact. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be worshiped as respectfully as we worship the Lord.
Spotless, Unlimited, Lord Krsna’s Representative!
Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has declared that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the spotless (amalam) representation of all Vedic knowledge and history. What can be said more about this maha-purana? It is directly the Lord Himself – Krishna, Uttama-śloka in His absolute literary incarnation.
Mahaprabhu while giving confidential instructions to Sanatana Goswami says – “Just try to understand the real nature of Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the sound representation of the Supreme Lord Krishna; therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam is not different from Krishna. Krishna is unlimited,
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the field and the knower of the field) - 34 verses.
Krishna describes the human body as kshetra (temple/field),
stating that one who knows this fact is a kshetrajna (knower) (13:1-18). Krishna describes prakrti (nature/matter), the purusha (enjoyer/spirit) and consciousness (13:19-34).
Unassumingly advancing in knowledge, one can become free from worldly entanglement.
Bhagvad gita Chapter- 2 ,Summary.(Revised 2021): Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of kn...Medicherla Kumar
Revised and Updated (2021)
Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7). Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30). Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga, or Atmasamyama Yoga (The yoga of self-control) - 46 verses.
Krishna explains the correct posture for meditation (6:11-15) and
how to achieve samadhi (6:24-27).
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
•Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Bhagvad Gita chapter 10 verses 8 to 11 CHATURSLOKI GITA
CHATURSLOKI GITA,Vibhuti Yoga,The characteristics of a devotee who has attained the realization of oneness. who has attained the realization of oneness.
THE POWER AND FRUIT OF BHAKTI YOGA
Mandukya Upanishad does not talk about trust or belief in God; rather addresses one’s day to day experience of waking, dreaming and deep sleep and explains the truth based on an experience which is common to all. Thanks to its universal nature, anybody anywhere in the world can appreciate the beauty and the essence of this Upanishad. On the lighter side, since it comprises of only twelve shlokas, it is apt for modern day culture of instant gratification and can be called ‘Self-realization in twelve minutes’.
Through the explanation of the Omkara, this Upanishad bridges the gap between the known and the unknown states of consciousness.
It explains Omkara Upasana or the method of contemplating on Omkara.
Yoga Vashishtha of Valmiki is the record of how young Rama, the avatar of Lord Vishnu, attained Self-realization through the teaching of the sage Vashishtha.
The book is attributed to sage Valmiki, the same person who wrote the
Epic history of Rama, the Ramayana, which events take place after those in Yoga Vashishtha.
Yoga Vashishtha comprises of six books. Book I is about Rama’s dissatisfaction with everything the world has to offer. This Book is entitled vairagya, detachment. The emphasis is on the need for the aspirant to keep company with the wise, and to listen and reflect upon their teaching and the meaning of the scriptures.
Book II is about the qualities of the aspirant who longs for liberation, enlightenment. It introduces themes that permeate the rest of the book: dispassion, control over one’s desires, company of the wise, study of the scriptures, and self-inquiry.
Constantly throughout all of its seven Books (Book VI is in two parts), Yoga Vashishtha emphasizes that detachment or lack of desire is the essential preliminary to spiritual awakening.
It gives details about Lord Chaitanya who was born during the lunar eclipse, the country was roaring with the holy sound of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / The simultaneous occurrence of the Lord's appearance and the lunar eclipse indicated the distinctive mission of the Lord.
Advent of the holy name took place along with the advent of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu!
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
Author : HH RP Bhakti Raghava Swami
E-Mail : Bhakti.Raghava.Swami@pamho.net
Date Produced : 2015
Editor: Sriman Prafullakumar Seelam
Serial No: 1 of 54
Bhagvad gita Chapter- 2 ,Summary.(Revised 2021): Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of kn...Medicherla Kumar
Revised and Updated (2021)
Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7). Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30). Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga, or Atmasamyama Yoga (The yoga of self-control) - 46 verses.
Krishna explains the correct posture for meditation (6:11-15) and
how to achieve samadhi (6:24-27).
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
•Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Bhagvad Gita chapter 10 verses 8 to 11 CHATURSLOKI GITA
CHATURSLOKI GITA,Vibhuti Yoga,The characteristics of a devotee who has attained the realization of oneness. who has attained the realization of oneness.
THE POWER AND FRUIT OF BHAKTI YOGA
Mandukya Upanishad does not talk about trust or belief in God; rather addresses one’s day to day experience of waking, dreaming and deep sleep and explains the truth based on an experience which is common to all. Thanks to its universal nature, anybody anywhere in the world can appreciate the beauty and the essence of this Upanishad. On the lighter side, since it comprises of only twelve shlokas, it is apt for modern day culture of instant gratification and can be called ‘Self-realization in twelve minutes’.
Through the explanation of the Omkara, this Upanishad bridges the gap between the known and the unknown states of consciousness.
It explains Omkara Upasana or the method of contemplating on Omkara.
Yoga Vashishtha of Valmiki is the record of how young Rama, the avatar of Lord Vishnu, attained Self-realization through the teaching of the sage Vashishtha.
The book is attributed to sage Valmiki, the same person who wrote the
Epic history of Rama, the Ramayana, which events take place after those in Yoga Vashishtha.
Yoga Vashishtha comprises of six books. Book I is about Rama’s dissatisfaction with everything the world has to offer. This Book is entitled vairagya, detachment. The emphasis is on the need for the aspirant to keep company with the wise, and to listen and reflect upon their teaching and the meaning of the scriptures.
Book II is about the qualities of the aspirant who longs for liberation, enlightenment. It introduces themes that permeate the rest of the book: dispassion, control over one’s desires, company of the wise, study of the scriptures, and self-inquiry.
Constantly throughout all of its seven Books (Book VI is in two parts), Yoga Vashishtha emphasizes that detachment or lack of desire is the essential preliminary to spiritual awakening.
It gives details about Lord Chaitanya who was born during the lunar eclipse, the country was roaring with the holy sound of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / The simultaneous occurrence of the Lord's appearance and the lunar eclipse indicated the distinctive mission of the Lord.
Advent of the holy name took place along with the advent of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu!
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
Author : HH RP Bhakti Raghava Swami
E-Mail : Bhakti.Raghava.Swami@pamho.net
Date Produced : 2015
Editor: Sriman Prafullakumar Seelam
Serial No: 1 of 54
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2. We should Facilitate devotees in every possible respect, so that they feel secured and thus evolve firmly in KC. Definition
3. A community is the shadow of its leaders, whatever they give emphasis to, becomes the model the devotees strive to achieve. FORMULA
4. Analogy “ Although the foundation of a building cannot be seen, it holds up the entire building. Without a strong foundation , in time, even the most glorious palace will crumble.”
8. Process Effective leader will make the devotees realize that they are 1. Loved, 2. Cared for and 3. Appreciated.
9. As Lord Chaitanya compared Krishna Consciousness to cultivating the seed of bhakti in the field of the heart . The devotee’s hearts will become sustainable to remain faithful and enthused throughout their lives.
10. We push devotees to get the fruit of some result but as time passes the tree of his or her enthusiasm dies. Srila Prabhupada would call that ‘penny wise and pound foolish.’ He stressed sustainable farming wherein we are very sensitive toward living in harmony with Krishna’s natural plan. Paradigm shift
11. Analogy Like modern corporate farming, it aims at immediate results with little concern for how it affects the environment in the future. Srila Prabhupada condemned it.
12. So, we should always give more priority for education and encouraging healthy relationships. Top priority
14. He could push his devotees to get big results but at the same time his love, compassion and care would nourish, sustain and bring the highest joy to our hearts
15. Devotees felt nourished and empowered by his love and care even from thousands of miles away and even if they only personally saw him every couple of years. Once when stressing the importance of caring for the devotees, he exclaimed, “I have shed buckets of blood for each and every devotee.
16. He profoundly cared for each devotee who came to his society and expected his leaders to do so on his behalf. He expressed his concern again and again for our sadhana, and service attitude but also our health, the quality of our Prasad, our children and he was especially concerned that we felt happy, protected and inspired in our devotional service.
18. We leaders need to take serious responsibility, on Srila Prabhupada’s behalf, to be caretakers of his beloved children. Focus
19. OUR MISSION To care for the devotees spiritually, emotionally and physically, thus Srila Prabhupad and Krishna will be pleased and the projects will naturally flourish.”
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22. Action plan - 1 Carefully reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and applying the teachings in his Bhaktivedanta purports as the guiding principles of our lives.
23. Action plan - 2 Having strong sadhana by attending the morning program, chanting attentively and hearing Srimad Bhagvatam in the association of devotees.
24. Action plan - 3 Striving to develop a genuine concern for devotees thus spread real vaisnava culture by our example.
25. All of our policies and decisions should be built upon this foundation. Perhaps more than anything else we do, what will transform peoples hearts is to give them an experience of a caring community of sincere souls who are united through life’s joys and struggles by the philosophy and practice of pure bhakti.” Essence