Sri Siksastakam Lectures: Recent Episodes
Swami B. V. Tripurari
It is difficult to find someone from the West that both understands and can elegantly express the theory behind an Eastern mystical tradition. It is even more difficult to find a modern mystic. In Swami Tripurari we have both: a traditional mystic who can articulate the teachings of an ancient spiritual tradition. A compelling speaker, to hear him and be in his presence is itself a spiritual experience. Swami Tripurari met his initiating guru, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, in the spring of 1972. He relates that he felt as though he had met a long-lost friend, as Srila Prabhupada blessed him with his all-knowing glance. Over the years of service that followed, Srila Prabhupada showered him with affection and repeatedly expressed his appreciation for his selfless service and ability to inspire others. In 1974 Srila Prabhupada instructed him in a widely circulated letter, “So you organize freely. You are the incarnation of book distribution. Take the leadership and do the needful.” Accordingly, Swami Tripurari has set an example of one who is independently thoughtful and capable of making an insightful literary contribution to the world. In 1975 Swami Tripurari was initiated by Srila Prabhupada into the renounced order of sannyasa.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 15th, 2015 on the Sri Siksastakam: The Summary of Mahaprabhu's Teaching
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 13th, 2015 on the Sri Siksastakam Verse 3: Decorate Your Sadhaka Deha
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on September 1st, 2012 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1: The Effects of Krishna Sankirtana.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 26th, 2012 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 3: Humility Arises from Firm Faith.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 25th, 2012 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 3: Taking Humility from Theory to Reality.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on October 25th, 2008 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 4, "I Don't Want Anything".
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 29th, 2008 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 8, The Highest Ideal.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on June 24th, 2006 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1, The Essence of Knowledge.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on June 24th, 2006 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1, Moonbeams of Pure Bhakti.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on June 23rd, 2006 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 2, Extinguishing the Fire of Desire.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on June 17th, 2006 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1, Cleansing the Mind.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on April 15th, 2006 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on November 25th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 4, Na Dhanam Na Janam.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 16th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 4, Na Dhanam Na Janam - Part 2.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 16th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 4, Na Dhanam Na Janam - Part 1.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 15th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 3, Trinad Api Sunicena.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 15th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 2, Namnam Akari Bahudha.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 14th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1, Ceto Darpana Marjanam.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 14th, 2004 on the Sri Siksastakam, Introduction.
Lecture given by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 16th, 1999 on the Sri Siksastakam, Verse 1.