Jiva Tatva

Here Srila Param Gurudev explains about the origin and tattva of Jiva-sakti. True necessity of Jiva is to attain bhagavat-prema or bhagavan and it is only in the human birth that one can attain his desired objective. He mentions one incident where Srila Prabhupada emphasized the necessity of bhajan in human life. At last while explaining karma, gnana and vairagya, he established the significance of yukta-vairagya.

Necessity of Bhajan

In this Harikatha, Srila Param Gurudev explains about the necessity of doing bhajan in human life. Then he describes how we can work towards our eternal welfare, by following the footsteps of acharyavan personalities. Also he emphasized the importance of deity worship and duty of house-holder in this aspect. Slowly he talks about the residing places of kali. And at last he answered a question about existence of the Lord.

Sadhana for Kaliyug

Srila Param Gurudev explains the difference between namabhas, namapradha and pure names of the Supreme Lord. A house holder can also be a sadguru. One should accept the holy name only from the mouth of a Ananya bhakt. Later by giving example of Prahlad Maharaj he establishes that Lord is always merciful to His devotees, bhakta vatsal. One who does not believe in the eternal existence of Lord cannot give us the Lord.

Sambandh Gyana

Srila Param Gurudev talks about the importance of knowing our actual relationship with the Supreme lord. Without sambhan gyan, success in sadhana can't be achieved. Later in lecture he elucidates the philosophy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu that jeeva can never become Parabrahma but will always remain part and parcel of His marginal potency.

Sarvottama Aaradhya

Sri Krishna is the sarvottama aaradhya bahagavan

Qualities of Sadhu

Srila Param Gurudev sheds light on the means to be adopted for attaining Sri Bhagavan. After that, he narrates in detail the dialogue between Lord Kapil and Mata Devahuti of Shrimad Bhagavad and tells the characteristics of a Sadhu. Aversion from Bhagavan is the reason for the ignorance of the living beings. Ignorance is the cause for anarthas. Only a Sadhu can orient the living being towards the Supreme Lord.

Bhagavan and Jeeva

Namaparadh

Without Surrender the Teachings of Bhagavad Gita Cannot be Realized

Bhagavad Gita is the dictation of the Lord. Although many so-called learned scholars have written commentaries on it according to their own intellect and thoughts, yet to understand the Lord's heart, surrender and His grace are necessary.

The Objective of Sankirtan

Srila Param Gurudev speaks about how to utilise lust(kama), anger, (Krodh), malice (dvesh) in the service of the Lord. Then he tells that jiva is part of the energy of the Lord but he has forgotten it. Sankirtan, Chanting, and harikatha remind him of his forgotten relationship with the Lord.

Sadhan-bhakti

In this Harikatha, Srila Param Gurudev talks about the sixty-four limbs of devotional service as explained by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to Srila Sanatan Goswami. Later he explains about offenses to be avoided while serving the deities, seva aparadha and ends by elucidating ten namaparadh.

Qualities of A Bonafide Guru

Seva Aparadh and Nama Aparadh

The Life of Prahlad Maharaj

Srila Param Gurudev is explaining the advent of the Lord Narsimha Deva from the seventh canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. He goes by describing the conversation between Prahlad Maharaj and Hiranyakashipu while emphasizing the behavior of a Vaishnava when compared to a non-devotee. Further, he explains how the Lord descends to keep the words of His devotees.

Donating the Objects Which We Value

Srila Param Gurudev speaks about various limbs of sadhan Bhakti.

Sadhusang

We Only are Responsible for Our Sufferings

Jiva Can Never Become the Lord

Everything Happens by the Will of Supreme Lord

About Chandigarh Math

Death is preferable to bad company. Accumulation of wealth is the duty of a householder only. Under all circumstances one should always perform Hari bhajan. In the end of harikatha Srila Param Gurudev encourages us to visit math frequently to perform bhajan.

It is impossible to get Supreme Lord's darshan without His grace

Srila Param Gurudev begins by briefly discussing the characteristics of a Sadguru. Bhagavad Darshan is not possible without Bhagavan's grace. He establishes this fact by giving the example of the Sun. Thereafter, with the narrative of Hiranyakashipu, he proves that it is not possible to see Shri Bhagavan by tapobal (power of penance) or any other power. Only a fully surrendered soul can be able to see the Lord by Bhagavan's grace.

Upadeshamrita Teachings

Srila Param Gurudev has briefly mentioned the different limbs of Sadhan Bhakti given in various Gaudiya Scriptures. Without Sadhan, it is not possible to achieve Sadhya. Harinam Sankirtan is the best Sadhan among the five main limbs of devotion given by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Later, he describes Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's meeting with Srila Rupa Sanatan and His journey to Vrindavan. Teachings from Srila Rupa Goswami's Sri Upadeshamrit is described in detail to enable us to move forward on the path of Bhakti.

Utsahat Nischayat Dhairyat

About Rupa and Sanatan Goswami

Srila Param Gurudev starts by explaining the actual meaning and purpose of Upavasa. Then he talks about how Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu met Srila Rupa and Sanatan Goswami. In further discussion he emphasizes that those who are interested in the path of devotional service must read Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita with firm faith and devotion.

Attributes of a Sadhu

This is a sublime explanation of the cause of our despair through the narrative of Jada Bharat from Srimad Bhagavatam. Attributes of a sad sadhu are explained in detail with reference from various scriptures. A bonafide Sadhu lives by the principle of ‘Sarva dharman parityajya’.

Anukulyasya Sankalpa

Srila Param Gurudev mentions that devotional service(Sadhan Bhakti) begins with Sharanagati. To proceed on the path of devotional service it is mandatory to accept practices favourable and reject practices unfavorable for bhakti.

Jiva Bhagavan Nahi Bhagavan Ka Hai

Hiranyakasipu Asking Questions to Prahlad

Srila Param Gurudev speaks about Prahlad Caritra and appearance of Sri Narsimha Dev from Srimad Bhagavatam and concludes by explaining the difference between chanting of Sri Harinam (nama japa) and congregational chanting - Harinama Sankirtan.

Atma Dharm

Sri Gaurkishor Das Babaji Maharaj

Everyone Believes In The Supreme Controller

The Self-effulgent Knowledge

Why Ultimate Reality is Sri Krishna

Srila Param Gurudev reveals the difference between Jiva Tattva and Bhagvat Tattva by a lucid example Later, quoting by scriptural evidence he compares inferior material energy vs Jiva and matter vs consciousness. Also he explains how by getting the knowledge of tattva we will be inclined to do Bhajan.

Bhagavan And Jiva

Srila Param Gurudev explains the words Bhagavan and Bhagavad Tattva in great detail. On the basis of various Scriptures, he particularly elaborates on the three main potencies of the Supreme Lord out of His infinite potencies, namely gyan (knowledge), bala (strength) and Shakti (power). Then, by the example of diamond and its rays, he proves that the living being is atomic, anu tattva and the Bhagavad Tattva is Omniscient and Vibhu, and establishes that the living being is a part of the para potency of the Supreme Lord and hence can never be God. The Supreme Lord is not formless, He too has a transcendental personality whom we can love. Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math teaches to love the Supreme Lord. By simply following the Sankirtan Dharma of Sriman Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, we can awaken our tendency to love the Supreme Lord and only through this can world peace be established in the true sense.

Sanatan Siksha

In this harikatha Srila Bhakti Dayit Madhav Goswami Maharaj enlightens on Bhagavad Tattva while narrating the characteristics of various Avatars of Lord. Later he describes Jiva Tattva along with explaining the sixty four limbs devotional service.

One-pointed Devotion In Supreme Lord

Srila Param Gurudev explains the true meaning of one pointed devotion to the Supreme Lord by narrating one incident. Later by Dhruva Maharaj Vyakhyan from Srimad Bhagavatam he explains that Jivas suffer due to the results of their own karma.

Attributes Of A Sadhu

Srila Param Gurudev speaks about the qualities of a Sadhu while narrating the pastimes of Lord Kapila and Mata Devahuti. He also explains that it is possible to cross over this material ocean only by association of Sadhu.

Secondary Attributes Of A Sadhu

Glories of Holy Name - Ajamila Narration

After Mangalacharan, Srila Param Gurudev first of all discusses the difference between Vaikuntha vastu and material objects. Later he narrates the Ajamil Upakhyan from Srimad Bhagavatam in detail and explains about sin and virtue. And towards the end while discussing the glories of Harinama, means of attaining ultimate happiness and peace are explained.

The Real Selfishness

Bhagavat Bhajan

Srila Param Gurudev explains the meaning of Sri Bhagavan's vows in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and concludes that the real duty of human life is to do Bhagvada-bhajan.

Vandana

Srila Param Gurudev is praying for the grace of Guru, vaishnavas and Bhagwan by reciting Manglacharan.

The Necessity Of Worshipping the Supreme Lord

Why Does One Perform Sin?

Everyone Believes In The Supreme Controller

The Highest Reality - Sree Krishna

Harikatha On Utthan Ekadashi Tithi

Today, my disciples performed kirtan and worshipped me as their guru. By listening to their kirtan, I worshipped them. If by listening I had any untoward motives, if I had accepted it for my own sake, then there would have been no puja (worship).

About Bhakti

Srila Paramgurudev elaborates on different aspects of devotion and summarizes on how to perform them to get the actual result.