Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 2Sixty thousand young men rode out of a city one morning. Not one of them came home. And when their father, an old king, finally learned what had happened to them, there was no body to bury, and no funeral fire to light. There was only a heap of ash, deep under the earth, and a promise that would take three more generations to keep.Source note. Label: scripture. This episode follows the Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, chapters thirty-eight to forty-one

Dharma Katha · Season 1: Pitru Paksha · Episode 1A man stands knee-deep in a cold river, just after dawn. He faces south. In India, south is the direction of the dead. In his cupped hands he holds a little water, a few black sesame seeds, and some blades of sacred kusha grass. He says a name. His father's. Then another name. His grandfather's. Then a third. His great-grandfather's, a man he never met, known to him only as a name his own father once said.Source note. Label: scripture and living

“Everyone can understand that we drink the milk of cows and take the help of bulls in producing agricultural products. Therefore, since our real father gives us food grains and our mother gives us milk with which to live, the cow and bull are considered our father and mother. According to Vedic civilization, there are seven mothers, of which the cow is one.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Adi 17.154, Purport)

Radha Rani: The Darling of Vraja | Dharma Vani PodcastIn the highest of heavens, in Goloka, Shri Krishna calls forth His most beloved, Radha, and with Her the eternal family of Vraja: the Gopas, the Gopis, and the gentle cows of the heavenly pastures.But when Mother Earth comes pleading for help against King Kamsa and the demons troubling the world, Krishna promises to descend. And Radha asks the question that breaks Her heart: "My Lord, will You leave Me?"In this episode, we hear the

“That best among men would not go to sleep without Him, nor would he eat without Him, even if the food brought was very palatable.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kand, 18.30)

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 13 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.This episode is available as a video on YouTube, and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are

Why do we keep reacting in ways we promised ourselves we wouldn't? This episode of The Soul Mirror Podcast is for anyone who looks put-together on the outside but feels tired, pressured, or out of step on the inside.Transformational life coach Liz Coleman shares how noticing, rather than fixing, helps old patterns loosen, why a regulated nervous system gives you room to choose, and how changing your self-talk can soften the pressure.About the Guest:Liz Coleman is a transformational life coach who

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“Om Namo Narayanaya Dasoham Tava Keshava” was made live during a kirtan at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg in Germany.Here is the text to sing along: Om Namo Narayanaya Dasoham Tava Keshava If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.

Shri Krishna reveals how every moment offers a choice between dependence and independence, between valuables and values. By aligning our vision and lifestyle with Enlightenment and steadily choosing the path of independence, we move toward living as pure Awareness.➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible

Link to lyrics: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/madhur-dhuni-murali-bajavat-kanhLive recorded kirtan during the 2026 Five Day 18 Hours Sankirtan from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - मधुर धुनि, मुरलि बजावत कान्ह। Madhur dhuni, murali bajavat Kanh.Singer - Rishina DidiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

Recorded 25th November 2024What is the true role of renunciation in a loving relationship, and how does spontaneous devotion (Rāgānugā Bhakti) differ from strict rule-based discipline (Vaidhi Bhakti)?In this profound lecture and discussion, we explore a verse by Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami, where he expresses heartfelt gratitude to his spiritual master, Sanatana Gosvami—an "ocean of compassion" who rescued him from the blindness of ignorance. Discover the unique dynamics of a spiritual path

Recorded 24th November 2024Why do we always feel an unfulfilled longing in our hearts? While modern culture and Hollywood promise that love ends with "happily ever after," spiritual wisdom reveals a much deeper truth about the human soul.In this video, we explore the profound concept of 'Viraha' (spiritual separation) and why it is considered a higher state of ecstasy than meeting itself. What you’ll learn in this video:• Why every human action is ultimately a search for love.• The

Recorded 23rd November 2024In this profound spiritual discourse, Gurudev and devotees explore the deeper aspects of constant divine remembrance (smarana) and the art of inner service (manasa seva).Centered around Verse 54 of Śri Vilapa-kusumanjali by Śrila Raghunatha dasa Goswami, the discussion highlights how clear spiritual visions and dreams serve as the essential life support for a practitioner. Without absorption in the Divine Couple, the mind naturally wanders toward temporary material

“All living entities are rotating throughout the universe, going sometimes up to the higher planetary systems and sometimes down to the lower planets. This is the material disease, which is known as pravritti-marga. When one becomes intelligent he takes to nivritti-marga, the path of liberation, and thus instead of rotating within this material world, he returns home, back to Godhead. This is necessary.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 6.1.2 Purport)

RE-RELEASE (3/3/24)Well folks, we're taking a short break to work on some other projects, but we'll be back in mid November! Until then, enjoy this episode from the very start of it all! For this episode we welcome Aaron Fiskradatz and tell him the story of Bheeshma sticking to his vow, even if it means the end of the world. We hear how the powerless princess Amba is as relentless in taking matters into her own hands and is prepared to spend 2 lifetimes to get her revenge. Aaron is not

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Dear Choose Happy Community,It’s easy to wonder if the small things we do really make a difference. A kind word, a moment of support, or simply showing up for someone can feel insignificant when the world’s problems seem so much bigger. But this teaching reminds us that we rarely see the full impact of what we share.When we choose kindness and service, the effect can travel far beyond the moment we’re in. We may never know whose life was touched by something we did, but that doesn’t make the ripple

Listen to a class given by Pracarananda dasa on text 28 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 25, entitled "The Glories of Devotional Service" given on September 30, 2026 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is a sacred Vaishnava text from India that narrates the history of God (Krishna) and His devotees. It is translated with elaborate purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srimad-Bhagavatam is available for sale