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Not so rigid

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 2 January 2023, Vrndavana, India, Balarama Hall Q&A Program) I was reading some writings of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and he was speaking about diksha guru and siksha…

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The nature of this transcendental culture

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 6 December 2019, Cape Town, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.7.20) The higher planetary systems have heavenly planets where one can enjoy, but above these celestial planets are…

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Guru or Krsna?

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Question: Whose mercy is more important, Guru or Krsna? There is no difference between the mercy of Guru and…

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A real guru

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 05 September 2018, Radhadesh, Belgium, Srimad Bhagavatam 8.24.50) Different countries are famous for their varieties of export. The Middle East exports, for instance, are known for oil…

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A worthy representative

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 18 September 2017, Mauritius, Arrival Lecture) In the spiritual world, devotees also offer aarti when greeting various personalities. This tradition manifested on this planet and in Mauritius…

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Following in the footsteps…

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 September 2009, Pretoria, South Africa, Lecture) Through saintly persons we ourselves get courage and determination. Alone we don’t get it. Therefore in spiritual life, when alone…

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The chastity of a disciple

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 2004, Melbourne, Australia, Lecture) Chastity is very essential. It is very important and not only for a woman but also for a disciple. It is said that…

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Selflessness

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 26 June 2015, Gita Nagari, USA, Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.8) When our real focus is blocked, we become self-centered, thinking all the time about ourselves – my spiritual…

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To whom do we actually belong?

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 26 April 2015, Radhadesh, Belgium, Vyasa Puja Morning Lecture, Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya Lila 24.124) We wish to come to the stage of pure, unalloyed devotional service so…

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Ecstatic association

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 06 April 2015, Durban, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Lecture: What is devotional service) Many devotees, after they have been active in Krsna consciousness for a while, will…

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Indebted

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 22 December 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, Disciple Meeting) Relationships are very much based on indebtedness – that we see the sacrifice that others are making. Relationships…

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The most pleasing service

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, April 2005, Durban, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Lecture) The spiritual master is not just an authority; he is our well-wisher and because he is our well-wisher, he…

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Self help?

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 18 May 2012, Melbourne, Australia, Lecture) I used to live in Vrindavan a long time ago. In the rural areas, the medical facilities were sometimes worse than…

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Why is the guru heavy?

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 31 March 2012, Cape Town, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 7.15.26) The etymological meaning of the word ‘guru’ is heavy. So is it, that there is some personality…

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For the fanatics

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) Fanaticism means that we have a conviction that is without knowledge and realization. It is a conviction that is…

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Many gurus

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 28 April 2013, Radhadesh, Belgium, Vyasa Puja, Questions and answers) Relationships that are of a deep nature between vaishnavas, that are affecting one’s entire spiritual life and…