Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Phoenix, USA, Mar 25, 2008
Essence: “Out of his causeless mercy, Srila Prabhupada has given us this rare gift of Krsna consciousness which can overwrite the deep impressions of material existence present within all of us. All we have to do is to seek shelter of the oasis of the beautiful temples and practise this process regularly with determination.”
Category: Themes
Sharing Krsna consciousness with Jewish students
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Houston, Mar 24, 2008
Essence: “Just as the sun is called in different countries by different names, God is called in different religions by different names. But the ultimate purpose of all religions is the same – that we awaken our dormant love for God and go back to the kingdom of God or the spiritual world.”
Purpose of Lord’s descent
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavad Gita – 4.9.
Where: Houston, March 23, 2008
Essence: “The Lord is the seed-giving father of all living entities and He loves each and every one of His sons and daughters intensely. So, out of infinite compassion, He comes to this world of birth and death where those very children are inimical towards Him.”
Conflict resolution
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Seattle, Mar 19, 2008
Essence: “The solution to all conflicts in the human society is to recognize what we have in common instead of the differences. When we have such a change of consciousness, we can all live harmoniously even in this world.”
Dealing with separation
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Seattle, Mar 18, 2008
Essence: “At some point in this temporary world, we have to face separation from our loved ones. One can be equipoised in all circumstances by being fixed in transcendental knowledge. Therefore, always be engaged in Krsna consciousness and your future will be bright!”
Spiritualize your relationships
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Seattle, Mar 18, 2008
Essence: “Material relationships based on sense gratification, as near and dear as they are, are the cause of bondage and degradation. So, see the wife, the husband, friends and society as spirit souls and base your relationships in Krsna consciousness and become liberated and go back home, back to Godhead.”
Just be good devotees
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.15.36
Where: Hong Kong, Jan 21, 2008
Essence: “The protection of the Lord comes in proportion to our surrender. If we are sincere in following the regulative principles and help our spiritual master the best we can, in spreading the sankirtana movement, we can also experience protection, mercy and love in our lives. So, don’t be in anxiety – just be good devotees.”
The formula for Krsna consciousness
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.2.12
Where: Govinda Valley, Australia, Dec 28, 2007
Essence: “If we mix elements of this verse together without leaving anything out, and practice it, we will become Krsna conscious.”
Benefits of Krsna consciousness
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.2.15
Where: Govinda Valley, Australia, Dec 26, 2007
Essence: “The benefits of practicing Krsna consciousness are that the huge immense storehouse of karmic reactions festering in our heart is destroyed, the desire to commit sin is eradicated, the heart is cleansed and eventually love for Krsna is awakened. Therefore, who will not pay attention to this message?”
Good disciple – Initiation lecture
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 7.9.28
Where: Melbourne, Dec 24, 2007
Essence: “At the moment of initiation a good disciple feels very indebted upon receiving the greatest treasure – the Holy name. To express his gratitude, the rest of the life he uses his body, mind and words to assist his master’s mission and brings him glory.”