Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Hong Kong, Jan 23, 2008
Essence: “When we are diseased, the only thought in our mind is to quickly become cured. Similarly, we should be eager to get cured of the disease of material existence. Chanting Hare Krsna is the ultimate medicine to cure this disease once and for all.”
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.”
Real friendship – arrival address
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Where: Hong Kong, Jan 20, 2008
Essence: “Real friendship is not based on sharing the same material desire, but having the same desire to serve the spiritual master or Krsna in a particular way. We should all develop such deep spiritual friendships. Otherwise, we will try to seek such friendship in the material world and become degraded.”
Holy Name – the sound incarnation
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavad Gita – 4.8
Where: New Varsana, New Zealand, Jan 12, 2008
Essence: “Like the other incarnations, holy name – the sound incarnation of the Lord delivers the devotees, annihilates the demoniac mentality and establishes dharma. Therefore, having obtained the association of the holy name, one should feel very fortunate and spread its glories far and wide.”
Festival album – Australia
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When: Dec 2007 – Jan 2008
Where: Australia 2007.
Where: Australia 2007.
The race is not over until it’s over
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 3.31.32
Where: New Govardhana Farm, Australia, Jan 5, 2008
Essence: “Due to our long association with material nature, though still on the path, there is a risk of gliding down again. Therefore, we should carefully hold our material desires in check. The race isn’t over until it’s over.”
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.”
Take advantage of the human life
Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.2.13
Where: Govinda Valley, Australia, Dec 27, 2007
Essence: “Understanding that the human form of life is very rare and precious, one has to take advantage of it and cross over the ocean of material existence by chanting, dancing and feasting. Otherwise what is the difference between the human life and the animal life?”
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.”