ISKCON Denver Krishna Temple: Recent Episodes
Uddhava Sandesh Das
Denver Krishna Temple is a spiritual center that shares mantra meditation and ancient wisdom from bhakti yoga texts like Bhagavad-Gita and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam.
"Curbing the Cutting Tongue: Avoiding the unspoken violence in the spoken word"
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current world situation / how bhakti can help / conflict based on bodily identification
pastime of Lord Caitanya and the feast / chipped rice, condensed milk, and yogurt / in honor of Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava this week
satisfaction / being satisfied in marriage / what brings true satisfaction / brahmacari ashram teaches one to find satisfaction within
we shouldn’t be afraid of who we are / overpopulation / why we congregate in cities / being a father to your children vs. being a father to everyone
what is a brahmana / qualifications of a brahmana / vaisnava vs. brahmana / feeling unqualified
taking guidance vs. utilizing one’s own advancement / chanting japa / Akuti / genealogy
Reflections on the preface of the Bhāgavatam / sectarian vs. nonsectarian practice / pastime of Ram Das
Beginning of 4th canto! / importance of genealogy / disciplic succession (parampara) / changing with the times
end of 3rd canto! / surrender is every moment / surrender for conditioned souls vs. liberated souls / Lord Kapila
Mahabharata pastimes / falling in a dirty canal analogy / we need to clean our heart before Krishna will enter it / Bhagavantam
what is protection / Devahuti’s feeling of divine protection from her son / stories when we’ve been protected by Krishna
Devahuti’s detachment from the body / acting according to our nature / examples from sastra of those who didn’t want to follow their nature
sadhu sanga (association of devotees) / pastime of Narada Muni / Vyasadeva’s dissatisfaction / Narada’s instructions to Vyasadeva
talks between Lord Caitanya & Ramananda Raya / Lord Caitanya always gives credit to his devotees
separation / Devahuti’s lamentation / like a cow seperated from her calf / examples from sastra of seperation
what is real opulence / examples of natural opulence / misery and temporality of material world / women’s independence
real wealth vs. fake wealth / plastic / Vedic use of natural resources / Mahabharata pastimes
pastime of Kardama Muni, Devahūti, and Lord Kapiladeva / wealth / examples from sastra of real wealth / pastime from CC about real wealth
Mother’s day / mother Saci pastime / examples of devotees’ mothers in Krishna Consciousness
cleanliness / austerity to be clean vs. austerity to be dirty / renunciation / comfortable being uncomfortable and uncomfortable being comfortable / austerity for one’s spiritual master
setting an example / why Krishna acts as an ordinary human / submissiveness / stepping on your false ego / 12 rasas / glorifying acharyas
sin explained / rati (attachment) / what increases & decreases your taste / pastime of Pradyumna Mishra & Ramraya
Raghunath brilliantly answers questions by devotees in the Denver community. We’re so lucky to have him!
shelter / false protection / Krishna is the only real protection / absolute shelter / Lord Nrsimhadeva
Prahlad’a prayers / compassion / speaking unadulterated truth / expressions of compassion
appearance day of Sita Devi & Jahnava Devi / disappearance day of Madhu Pandit / pastimes
Prahlad & Hiranyakasipu both seem to have same knowledge / how does their knowledge differ? / faith, application, intention / “prasad is good, Hiranyakasipu is bad” -Braj Prem / jñani vs. bhakta /
Prahlad’s prayers to his father / airplane analogy / seeing with equal vision / controlling the mind
catharsis / appeal of stories like Ramayana & Mahabharata / reflections on grhastha ashram
Guru & Gauranga / Bhaktisiddhanta quote / purpose of karma kanda / grhastha-sanyasi pastime
Knowledge vs. ignorance (BG 13.8-12) / material knowledge vs. transcendental knowledge / standard knowledge / we can only know part of Krsna / sticking to principles but using intelligence
pratyahara / 3 modes of material nature / overcoming the modes / devotees who overcame the modes from sastra /
power of the holy name / qualification to chant / Vedic rituals are tertiary / japa reflections / chanting for Krsna’s pleasure
Caste Brahmins / rules and regulations / the power of the Holy Names / varieties of devotional service
Supreme Baby / Devahuti’s gratitude and meditation on Lord Kṛṣṇa / Markandeya Rsi pastime / cosmic devastation
Lord Kapila / Devahuti / prayers/ understanding reciprocation between all living entities
examples of devotees getting astonished / Vrindavana Dasa Thakur / pastime of Nityananda prabhu dancing
How does Krishna feel when we ignore him, just like those who ignore us on book distribution?
faith / what is faith / where does faith come from / why is faith important / types of faith
sadhu sanga / bhajana kriyah/ anarthana vrtti / staying fixed up / sustainable devotion
Time is conspicuous by its absence / devotional service / processes of attaining knowledge
healthy fear of maya / get the golden ticket / better to know what you don’t know / honesty / knowing we need help / heavenly frat boys
Perspective / milk example / kamsa pastime / how our upbringing affects our spiritual life / how to change one’s view
A new series entitled “Nectar Drop.” Words of wisdom from various devotees in the New Badarik Ashram community. Stay tuned for more drops!
Faith / Steadiness / Types of samadhi / Shyamananda Pandit / Balaram Rasa Yatra / Vamsi Vadana
Knowledge in each mode of nature / four kinds of devastation / examples in sastra of those who questioned Providence / connect the dots
Rama Lila / Murari Gupta / Birth of Lord Rama / Pratista aka pride / Envy / Connections with Kṛṣṇa Lila
Uddhava tells the story of Jatayu from the Ramayana, and gives 3 lessons from the pastime.
Paramesvari speaks about bodily consciousness, transcendental intelligence, spiritual masters and more in this episode.
Samya speaks about our true identity as a servant and what happens when we try to identify with other positions instead.
Mother Nidra shares about the Ferris wheel of material life, old sankirtan stories, and more in this episode.
Mother Paramesvari speaks about cultivating bhakti, moving through adversity, and more in this episode.
Ananda discusses the three modes of material nature from the Bhagavad Gita, and how it relates to one’s impetus.
Samya speaks about personalism vs. impersonalism and reads pastimes of Srivasa Pandita in honor of his appearance day.
Vrinda shares many nice points that culminate in the idea that we should become fully dependent on Krishna. Don’t try to be a hero.
In honor of Gaura Purnima coming up, Mother Nidra reads from the CC and shares ecstatic pastimes of Lord Caitanya.
Samya explains the system of sense gratification, economic development, religion, and liberation.
Vinoda gives a nice class and shares about his recent trip to Mayapur and the TOVP project.
Paramesvari shares about varnashrama dharma, types of knowledge, and Bhaktivinoda Thakur.
Ananda gives a wonderful class about supersoul and the devotees share stories about experiences they’ve had with supersoul.
Bala reflects on objective vs. subjective perception, the glories of the second chapter of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and more.
Samya discusses renunciation and then shares pastimes from Jagannath das Babaji and Rasikananda prabhu in honor of their disappearance days.
Nanda sings a beautiful rendition of a beautiful bhajan by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur.
Anasuya shares about “the turning point,” when knowledge transforms into realized knowledge.
Mother Paramesvari tells how one must be very vigilant with one’s consciousness and to beware of even mental association.
Tusta glorifies the Bhagavad-Gita and the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam in this Sunday program talk.
Tusta leads the first dancing kirtan in months since the temple floor was recently repaired.
Ananda speaks about how the living entities work on their “god project” in the material world, and reads from Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Vaibhava.
Gopika speaks about the position of and different perspectives on women as depicted in the Bhāgavatam.
Samya leads a nice discussion on technology, social media, and how the two can improve or degrade one’s Krishna consciousness.
In honor of Narottama das Thakura’s appearance day, Samyaprasa shares ecstatic pastimes of his life.
Sri Radha discusses the pastimes of Lord Varāha and reads the verses with the devotees.
Tusta shares glorification and pastimes of Lord Varāha, whose appearance day is tomorrow.
Bala enlightens us with thoughtful points on varnashram dharma and the influence of materialistic persons.
Samya reflects on the importance of sadhu sanga, or the association of saintly persons.
Mitra leads a heartwarming guitar kirtan for all the sweet souls attending the Sunday Feast in Denver.
Mitra gives an engaging class, fully breaking down the Sanskrit verse, and explains how bad association can destroy one’s spiritual life.
Tusta shares about the miseries of birth and childhood, along with examples of material consciousness from the Bhāgavatam.
Samyaprasa shares about the three modes of material nature and the difference between material and spiritual desires.
Ananda gives a wonderful class about “the 3 R’s of the reset,” with lots of relevant examples from the scriptures.
Deva Madhava prabhu gives a beautiful class about appreciating devotees. He also gives an 8 step process called “the cycle of association.”
Mother Paramesvari speaks on the topic of karma and how Kṛṣṇa treats all living entities equally.
Vinoda shares how important it is to hear both about the material world and the spiritual world in order to balance one’s devotional life.
Vinoda prabhu gives a sweet Sunday feast class and shares how Bhakti yoga connects the head and the heart.
Samyaprasa prabhu speaks about satisfaction and how the holy names and the Bhagavad-Gita shapes one’s life.
Mother Paramesvari speaks about the physical pains of birth and also about animals. Krishna has 2 dogs!
Ananda pitches his theory that “prayer is practical”, and dives into how this takes place in the modern world.
Tusta prabhu and Ananda Murari prabhu tag team a fired up mantra meditation at the Sunday Feast.
Tusta shares about his past trip to Hawaii and connects it with the amazing teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Nagar shares brilliant points about surrender: either to Krishna directly or indirectly through material nature.
Samyaprasa prabhu discusses illusion, sub-realities, and the precariousness of this world.
Bala discusses the term “center” and connects it to the bhakti teachings at the Sunday Love feast in Denver.
Vrinda Sundari speaks about how modern science is unable to measure or study the experience of a living entity.
Nagar Kirtan prabhu talks about the importance of taking prasadam, association of devotees, and constantly hearing from scripture.
Tusta prabhu finished the 30th chapter of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and talks about how Kṛṣṇa consciousness will at least guarantee a human birth.
Tusta prabhu reflects on the importance of sadhana, daily spiritual practice, and the wonderful effects it has on one’s life.
This episode discusses the Nectar of Instruction, specifically those things which are favorable to devotional service.
Samyaprasa speaks about qual y relationships, satisfaction, and old stories recounting the lack of these things in his early life.
Tulsi Vallabha prabhu speaks on devotional service & how one’s aim of life should be to please Lord Vishnu.
Sri Radha leads an interactive exercise, asking what your fear is holding you back from in your devotional service.
Rati Rasa leads a beautiful mantra meditation at the Sunday love feast in Denver, Colorado.
In this episode, Mother Nidra talks about spiritual newspapers. You’ll have to listen to find out what that is :)
Samyaprasa prabhu speaks about Bhaktivinoda Thakur and his take on the spiritual world and sound vibration.
Caitanyadeva prabhu tells how people often maintain their family “by hook or by crook.”
Mother Paramesvari tells how today, people will often treat one another nicely if they are going to get something from them.
Tusta speaks about “dirty money” and how our modern society is flooded with these types of contamination.
Vrinda speaks about the attempt to become happy in this material world, which is “a delusion offered by Maya.”
A sweet class featuring a beautiful story about Nanda maharaja and the residents of Vraja.
Samyaprasa gives a interesting class on one of the sacred yoga scriptures, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam.
This combo pack features a great kirtan followed by a riveting class by Samyaprasa Das.
This episode is about the glories of Kṛṣṇa and the process of Krishna kirtan by Nitai das
This episode is about the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and how to apply it’s teachings in life by Mother Nidra.