Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja: Media

Where Offences are Forgiven

In this talk given on February 21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains the unique nature of the area in Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma known as Aparādha Bhañjana Pāṭa, where Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu forgives great offenders. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja also explains how even the guru always considers himself to be a student.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

I Cannot Neglect My Inner Voice

In this talk from 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja discusses the inevitability of a mission fracturing after the disappearance of the ācārya, and explains how the sincere disciple will continue the legacy of his guru, despite all adverse circumstances.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Differences Between Pure Devotees

In this discussion, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked the question, "Why are there sometimes differences between pure devotees?" Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains how due to differences in rasa and līlā, sometimes differences may occur. He also talks about the differences amongst the general devotees in this world and how those differences should not be brought to the attention of the kaniṣḥta devotees.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

The Worship of Saligrama

In this talk from 21st February 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja answers the question that if the worship of Govardhana is more important for Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, why do we find the worship of śālagrāṁa-śilā in Gauḍīya temples?
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Govardhana, the Domain of Divine Love

Filmed on February 21st 1982, in Sri Caitanya Saraswat Math, Navadvīpa, West Bengal, India. In this talk by Śrīla Śridhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja, he explains the difference in worshipping śālagrāma-śilā and govardhana-śilā, and how the Gauḍīyas prefer the worship of Govardhana in the mood of rāga-mārga.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Guru is Not Limited

Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja explains how the guru may approach the sincere disciple in various aspects, and is not confined in a visual mind/eye experience. He also mentions how Kṛṣṇa Himself states that He is non-different from the guru, and how this point should not be ignored.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Serving the Servant of the Servant

In this talk from February 24th 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja answers a question about the famous 16th Century devotee, Mirābāi and explains how the jīva can never serve Kṛṣna directly, but must serve Kṛṣna’s devotees.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Hare Kṛṣṇa or Hare Rāma?

In this talk from February 21st 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains something of the history and conception of the mahā-mantra according to the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava school of thought.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

Philosophy of the Absolute

Swami B.R. Sridhara Maharaja gives an overview on Hegel's and Berkeley's views on reality and their similarity with the Vaishnava conception of the absolute truth.

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The Nature of Sri Caitanya

In this talk from February 22nd 1982, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains why Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave the highest prema to the lowest persons. He also describes the magnanimity of the Pañca Tattva which helps the fallen jīvas advance in this age.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja

The Rasa of Śrīla Prabhupāda

In this video, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja is asked about the rasa of Śrīla Kṛṣṇa Dāsa Bābājī Mahārāja, and then goes on to discuss his realisations on the rasa of Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedāṇta Swami Prabhupāda. Filmed at Sri Caitanya Saraswat Math, Navadvīpa, West Bengal, on May 16th 1983.
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Srila BR Sridhar Maharaja