Be in this world but not of this world

Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 3.30.9
Where: Sydney, Dec 11, 2007
Essence: “To go to Goloka, we should be convinced of futility of material existence. In these verses of Srimad Bhagavatam, horrific nature of the material world is described. But if one is sinless, pure and strict in practicing Krsna consciousness, these things have no effect.”

Purpose of creation

Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse:  Srimad Bhagavad Gita – 9.6
Where: Sydney, Dec 5, 2007
Essence: “More important than knowing how the universe is created, it is important to know why it is created. Scientists are interested in knowing the how and the details. We are interested in knowing the why. We will tell them what it is all about – to bring us ultimately to the point of surrender to God.”

Spiritual perspective on festivals – Arrival address

Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Sydney, Dec 4, 2007
Essence: “Festival means there is something for everyone. Wherever there is a festival of chanting Hare Krishna anyone who walks into that atmosphere is going to become naturally Krishna Conscious. They may not know how it is happening. People do not know this great science.”

Lord Caitanya’s pastimes with Srila Haridas thakura

Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Sri Jagannatha puri, Nov 22, 2007
Pastimes:

  • Glories of Lord Caitanya and His descent.
  • Glories of Sri Jagannatha puri dham.
  • Glories of Srila Haridas Thakura
  • Don’t be shy

    Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami.
    Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 7.9.44
    Where: Moscow, Sep 23, 2007, Russian yatra festival.
    ssence: “Don’t be shy in sharing your good fortune with others. Just get up and be out there. Because you are a devotee and are practicing devotional service, if people assist you in some way, they will get some benefit. Anyone can preach Krishna consciousness.”

    Glories of Srimati Radharani – Radhastami Lecture

    Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami.
    Verse: Srimad Bhagavatham – 7.14.30
    Where: Krinista, Sep 20, 2007, Russian yatra festival.
    Essence: “Srimati Radharani is the best and most qualified devotee. Hence She is in charge of devotional service. It is Radharani who blesses us with service to Krsna. Serving the sankirtan movement is the avenue to open the flood gates of Radharani’s mercy to enter our hearts.”

    Questions and Answers session – Moscow

    Where: Moscow, Sept 19, 2007.
    Essence:
    In this lecture, His Holiness Indradyumna Swami answers these two questions from devotees:
    1. It is hard to accept that with the progress in Krishna consciousness, I will become detached from the ones I love. Could you please give me instructions regarding my fear and shape my understanding and attitude towards renunciation.
    2. Please give us instructions regarding our place or position as grhasthas in the society of devotees, specifically about social life in the association of devotees.

    Most important service

    Artist: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami.
    Verse: Srimad Bhagavatham – 7.7.28
    Where: Sept 14′th 2007, Ukraine Festival.
    Essence: “When we are hearing from our guru, those are the most important moments in our relationship and the most important moments in our life.”