international society for krishna - ISKCON Ministry of Educational
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international society for krishna - ISKCON Ministry of Educational
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS Founder Acarya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL • Durban • Guyana • Halifax • Houston • Johannesburg • Mauritius • Mayapur • Nairobi • Pietermaritzburg • Pretoria • San Diego • Toronto • Trinidad • Vancouver BHAKTIVEDANTA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE ANNUAL PUBLICATION FOR YEAR 2010 Inside: - Gradute Progression - Student’s Comments - College Pictures - Children Home Study - Couse Details New Namamrtra Program Launched CONTENTS Message from the Chairman of the Board of Examiners… Excerpts from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupadas’ Books and Letters ................... 1 Graduates 2009 ............................................................................. 2 BCEC Around the World ......................................................... 6 Graduates Progression ............................................................ 8 Directorate, Staff & Addresses .......................................10 Courses Offered ..........................................................................11 Connecting Strongly With Srila Prabhupada by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami D • • • ear devotees, BOOKS: By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Bhagavad-gita As It Is Srimad-Bhagavatam (18 volumes with disciples) Sri Caitanya-caritamrta (9 volumes) The Nectar of Devotion Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead Teachings of Lord Caitanya Sri Isopanisad The Nectar of Instruction Easy Journey to Other Planets Krishna Consciousness: The Topmost Yoga System Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers Teachings of Lord Kapila, the Son of Devahuti Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja Dialectic Spiritualism Teachings of Queen Kunti Krishna, the Reservoir of Pleasure The Science of Self-Realization The Path of Perfection Search for Liberation Life Comes from Life The Perfection of Yoga Beyond Birth and Death On the Way to Krishna Raja-vidya: The King of Knowledge Elevation to Krishna Consciousness Krishna Consciousness: The Matchless Gift The Narada-bhakti-sutra (with disciples) A Second Chance The Journey to Self-Discovery The Laws of Nature Dharma: The Way of Transcendence Renunciation Through Wisdom Geetar-gan (Bengali) Vairagya-vidya (Bengali) Buddhi-yoga (Bengali) Bhakti-ratna-boli (Bengali) Back To Godhead Magazines Please accept my best wishes. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you for participating so nicely in Srila Prabhupada’s Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture, and going deeply into his books. By doing so you are connecting strongly with Srila Prabhupada, even though he is not physically present with us. You are developing a relationship with him, and that will help you so much in your progress in Krishna consciousness. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura wrote about Haridas Thakura: He reasons ill who tells that Vaisnavas die When thou art living still in sound! The Vaisnavas die to live, and living try To spread the holy name around! So, while it is natural for us to be sorrowful that Srila Prabhupada has passed away, we can know for sure that he will never pass away, for he is “living still in sound.” As he himself said, “I will never die. I will live forever in my books.” We need to study his words and then put them into practice in our lives, and then we will be able to become perfect in devotional service. It is our hope that in the days and years to come, everyone will come to remember Srila Prabhupada in the same way that he remembered his spiritual master: “He lives forever by his divine instructions, and the follower lives with him.” Now it is your opportunity. You are becoming knowledgeable about Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. Now take them into your heart in the form of acting on them and basing your life on them. Hoping this meets you well. Your servant, Bhakti Caitanya Swami ] Excerpts from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupadas’ Books and Letters Ascending Process of Knowledge “A s long as one is within the limited jurisdiction of fruitive activities or is involved in mental speculation, he may perhaps be eligible to study or teach the theoretical knowledge of Vedanta-sutra, but he cannot understand the supreme, eternal, transcendental (completely liberated) vibration of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. One who has achieved perfection in chanting the transcendental Hare Krishna vibration does not have to separately learn the philosophy of Vedanta-sutra. According to the teachings of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the bona fide spiritual master, those who do not understand the transcendental vibration as being nondifferent from the Supreme and who try to become Mayavadi philosophers or experts in Vedanta-sutra are all fools. Studying Vedanta-sutra by one’s own efforts (the ascending process of knowledge) is another sign of foolishness. He who has attained a taste for chanting the transcendental vibration, however, actually attains the conclusion of Vedanta.” (TLC 18: The Conversations The Essence of All Vedic Literature “S o the Bhagavad-gita is the essence of all Vedic literatures because, after all, Vedic literature means vedais ca sarvair aham eva vedyah [Bg. 15.15], to understand Krishna, the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is the purpose of Vedic study. So the Supreme Personality Himself is giving the knowledge of the Supreme by Himself, personally. Therefore we are preaching this Bhagavad-gita as it is, Krishna consciousness. And the easiest method is to chant Krishna’s name. Easiest method. It is recommended. It is not our manufacture.” (Lecture Bhagavad-gita 7.9-100- Bombay, February 24, 1974) ] “S If You Want To Know Me, Read My Books rila Prabhupada: ‘Whatever I have wanted to say, I have said in my books. If I live, I will say something more. If you want to know me, read my books.’” (TKG: Srila Prabhupada’s Final Days, June 9, 1977) ] “S Understand God by Becoming A Devotee o it is very nice movement, Krishna consciousness, to understand yourself, first of all. Then you understand what is God, and as soon as you know God, then you become a fit candidate to go back to home, back to God. That is stated in the Bhagavad-gita, janma karma me divyam yo janati tattvatah [Bg. 4.9]. Anyone who knows Me, God says, anyone who knows God, in Truth, then what is the result? The brahmana, tyaktva deham punar janma naiti, after giving up this body, he does not enter another material body. Then what happens to him? Tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti [Bg. 4.9], he comes back to Me. So try to understand Krishna. Your life will be successful. Your life will be successful. We are giving a great contribution to the human society, to understand God or Krishna. This is Krishna consciousness movement. So you can understand God by becoming a devotee. That is not very difficult task. You can become devotee in two ways. It is not difficult. You can study all these Vedic literatures, scientific Vedic literature, you can understand. But, another method is open for everyone. Chant Hare Krishna, that’s all. If you simply chant this mantra, Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.” (Lecture Bhagavad-gita 4.1 Delhi, November 10, 1971) ] “S Study My Books Very Carefully So if you study my books very carefully, then I am sure you will find out the means for applying this Krishna Consciousness philosophy in all spheres of life. There is no limitation. Simply it requires a little common sense practicality. The main point is that Krishna is the center of all activities, whatever is going on. Whatever the activity may be, if Krishna is the center, that is all right. 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Skits - different types of japa Japa around Tulasi Maharani Facilitators: His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami & Nrsimhananda Dasa Ecstatic aratik and kirtan program Sumptuous prasadam 6 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 For more information contact: [email protected] Book distribution on Harinama ] Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture AROUND THE WORLD “Precise and clear explantions. The flow of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings wonderfully enter the heart” - Stefina Tukker, Halifax Houston – Children’s Class In Progress “ Wow! The best program that I have attended in this lifetime!” Rukmini Priya Devi Dasi, Manila Manila – Bhaki Sadacara Class “Powerful inspiration for my chanting and my overall saddhana. It was introspective, interactive, light-hearted and also provided many ways to improve the quality of my chanting to develop a relationship with Sri Nama Prabhu.” Krsnacandra Dasa, Mauritius Mayapur – Bhakti Sadacar Students “Cleared my doubts and bad habits before I could voice them and helped me deepen my relationship with the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna through His holy names.” Leanne Pillay, Johanneburg San Diego – Bhakti Sastri Class in Progress Toronto – Namamrta Program - Skit BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 • 7 “Revealing! The program made me aware how not to miss the real point of this human life and to cherish this gift that Srila Prabhupada so mercifully benedicted us with.” Nqobile Simelane, Pretoria Nairobi – Namamrta Program in Progress “The 64 rounds day made me realize how truly valuable the Holy Name is and how fortunate I am to have it.” Recha Grover, Toronto Mauritius - Bhakti Sastri Examination “Heart-penetrating course which will now help me to properly and nicely represent ISKCON” Mandakini Hannen, Mayapur Toronto – 64 Rounds Day “The Bhakti-Sadacara Course greatly helped me to look within and to make committments in Krishna consciousness for my spiritual progress” Sherryann Birjasingh, Trinidad Mauritius– Graduation Ceremony “Revelation after revelation. I could never understand Srila Prabhupada’s philosophy in such a deep manner by self-study.” Yamuna Singh, Durban Pretoria – Bhakti Sadacar Students 8 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 BCEC - An International Spiritual College CONTACT ADDRESSES The Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC) was founded in July 1991 in Durban, South Africa. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami formed the BCEC under the instructions and guidance of His Holiness Giriraja Swami. The college is a forum to discuss and relish the translations and purports of the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. “I am suggesting the following examinations: Bhakti-sastri: (for all brahmanas) based on Bhagavad-gita, Sri Isopanisad, The Nectar of Devotion, The Nectar of Instruction, and all the small paperbacks. Bhakti-vaibhava: the above plus first six Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Bhakti-vedanta: the above plus cantos 7-12 Srimad-Bhagavatam. Bhakti-sarvabhauma: the above plus Caitanya-caritamrta. These titles can correspond to entrance BA, MA, Ph.D. So just consider how to organize this Institute. At Mayapur we shall finalize everything.” – Srila Prabhupada, January 10, 1976 Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL All All Adult Children’s Classes Certificates Certificates – 32 42 81 99 64 83 146 168 224 244 204 211 266 276 191 225 342 461 351 3710 48 73 174 223 326 307 629 868 888 737 710 639 891 962 592 635 647 1223 1290 1639 13501 2010 1990 48 105 216 304 425 371 712 1014 1056 961 954 843 1102 1228 868 826 872 1565 1751 1990 17211 2009 1751 1994 2008 2004 1565 1228 2003 1056 1014 1998 1999 961 1102 954 2000 2001 843 2002 2005 872 2007 868 826 2006 712 1997 371 1995 216 Phone: +27 (11) 675-0684 Cell: +27 (83) 5511550 e-mail: [email protected] Total Number Of Students 425 304 JOHANNESBURG (Global Office) Nrsimhananda Dasa Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture P.O. Box 815 Lenasia Gauteng 1820 South Africa 1996 Graduates Progression 1993 105 48 1992 1991 BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010• 9 Directorate Co-International Directors: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) Nrsimhananda Dasa (BCS) Chairman - Board of Examiner: H.H. Bhakti Caitanya Swami (ACBSP) Director - Canada: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) [email protected] Director - USA: Radha Krishna Dasa (TKG) [email protected] Directors - India: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) Janmastami Dasa (SDG) [email protected] Director - Ireland: Karunesvari Devi Dasi [email protected] Director - Kenya: Umapati Dasa (GKG) [email protected] Director - Mauritius: Ajay Caitanya Dasa (BCS) [email protected] Director - Philippines: Sridama Dasa (GDS) [email protected] Director - South Africa: Nrsimhananda Dasa (BCS) [email protected] DURBAN H.H. Jayadvaita Swami Ananda Mayi Devi Dasi Ananda Vrindavana Dasi Anuradha Dasi Balgopal Dasa Jaisacinandan Dasa Krishna Prasad Dasa Krsni Devi Dasi Lokabandhu Dasa Madhumangal Dasa Narmada Dasi Nitai Dasa Prabhanu Dasa Pundarika Vidyanidhi Dasa Radha Giridhari Dasa Radha Vallabha Dasa Raghava Pandit Dasa Raghunatha Bhatta Dasa Ramanujacarya Dasa Rasa Mandala Devi Dasi Sankirtana Dasa Shankarlal Dasa Triveni Dasi Vibhu Caitanya Dasa Lognath Maharaj Roshnee Chandanram GUYANA H.H. Bhakti BrhatBhagavata Swami HALIFAX H.H. Bhakti BrhatBhagavata Swami Staff 2010 Ramachandra Dasa Tulsi Maharani Devi Dasi Vidura Dasa Vrajalaxmi Devi Dasi Vrajaraj Dasa Vrajarani Devi Dasi Vrndavan Krishna Dasa HOUSTON Damodara Sharana Dasa Guru Bhakti Devi Dasi Guru Priya Devi Dasi Harilila Dasa Lila Manjari Devi Dasi Prasanatma Dasa Radha Krishna Dasa Kamlesh Chawla Babbea Sakund Nishtha JOHANNESBURG Krishna Balaram Dasa Madri Dasi Nrsimhananda Dasa MAYAPUR H.H. 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Bhakti BrhatBhagavata Swami Vrndavana Vinodini Dasi Bhaktin Atrayee Bhaktin Hinal Bhaktin Manisha Bhaktin Snehal Courses Offered For Children Fun filled strategies to present Vedic Culture to children, insulating them against the some what decadent society that we are living in. Through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games, children will now be able to study the ancient wisdom of the Vedas. The first level will offer preparatory lessons for juniors in motor skills etc. in keeping with the academic requirements. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him. Children enrolling in this course will also be afforded an opportunity to learn lessons in morality that is resultant in them imbibing Vedic teachings. No. Course 1. Bhakti-pauganda Certificate 1. Bhakti-pauganda Certificate Levels/ Age Group (Five Levels : 5-10 years) - Festivals of India - Part One Gopala Class (Age 5-6 years) - Devotional Practices - Part One - Who Am I? - Srila Prabhupada - Cow Protection & Vegetarian Living - The Appearance of Lord Jagannath Mukunda Class (Age 6-7 years) - Vaishnava Behavior - Animals in the Vedas - Lord Caitanya’s Childhood Pastimes - Adventures of Lord Rama - Festivals of India - Part One Mukunda Class (Age 6-7 years) - Vaishnava Behavior - Animals in the Vedas - Lord Caitanya’s Childhood Pastimes - Adventures of Lord Rama Madhava Class (Age 8-9 years) - The Material World & Spiritual sky - Introduction t- Bhagavad Gita - His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada No. 2. Course Bhakti-kaisora Certificate 2. Bhakti-kaisora Certificate Syamasundara Class (Age 10 -11 years) - Coming Back - Reincarnation and Cycle of Birth & Death - The Nine Processes of Devotional Service - Prayer - Vaishnava Saints - The Six Goswamis of Vrndavan - Festivals of India - Part Two (As given in Giridhari Class) Madan Mohan Class (Age 11-12 years) - What Makes Someone Bhagavan? - Bhagavad Gita As It Is - Chapter Two, 10 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 No. of Lessons 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week - Vegetarianism and a Non-Violent World - Krishna Kills the Demons & Our Material Desires Damodar Class (Age 9-10 years) - Vaishnava Behavior - The mercy of Lord Caitanya - Cleanliness - Heroes from the Vedas - Festivals of India - Part One (As given in Mukunda Class) Levels/ Age Group (Four Levels : 11-14 years) No. of Lessons 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week Contents of the Gita Summarized - Preaching is the Essence - Prabhupada’s Mission - Vegetarianism and a Non Violent World - The Vedic View Gopinath Class (Age 13-14 years) - The Four Pillars of Religion - Stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam - Prayer - Is There Life After Death? Govinda Class (Age 12-13 years) - Vaishnava Behavior - The Pastimes of Lord Krishna - The Nine Islands of Navadwip - Media Madness - Festivals of India - Part One (As given in Mukunda Class) Children’s Course Includes: - Dramas - Games - Rhymes and other exciting educational tools for ages 2 to 18. Courses Offered For Adults All classes are part-time and are of one hour minimum duration each. This format attracts those who hold regular jobs, professionals, businessmen, students and even house-wives. It is also convenient for devotees residing in temples, who can study without neglecting their regular temple services. No. Course/ Details Duration No. Of Lessons 1. Bhakti-sadacara Certificate (For Beginners) Module 1: Science of Self Realization Module 2: Vaisnava Etiquette Module 3: Spritiual Master and Disciple 1 Year Course 30 weeks at 1.5 hours per week MODULE ONE: THE SCIENCE OF SELF REALIZATION • 10 weeks at 1.5 hour per week • Text: The Science of Self Realization • Study notes will be provided In this text you will discover the timeless science that great teachers have spoken for millenia. The Science of Self Realization opens up the secrets of the self within, nature, the universe and the Supreme Self within and without. Here the world’s most distinguished teacher of the science of self realization talks about meditation and practising yoga in the modern age, gaining liberation from the laws of karma, achieving super consciousness and much more. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of India’s ancient Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. He transmits in modern English the same timeless knowledge without adulteration. In all the interviews, lectures and essays chosen from this special book, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada speaks with invigorating clarity and power. He proves just how relevant the science of self realization is to today’s world and your own life. MODULE TWO: VAISNAVA ETIQUETTE • 15 weeks at 1.5 hour per week (Study notes will be provided) Vaisnava etiquette is the behaviour of saintly persons. Nothing can be successful without sadacara or etiquette. Every action of ours should be performed according to proper etiquette. The heart of a saintly person is free from contamination. Although one may have acquired the knowledge of all of the Vedas, if one is not practicing the proper etiquette or if he did not become a Vaisnava, then all of this knowledge which he has acquired will be lost at the time of death. Thus one can understand that Vaisnava etiquette purifies the heart and consciousness. Vaisnava etiquette involves an in-depth study of the codes of behaviour as practised by saintly persons. SPIRITUAL MASTERS AND DISCIPLE • 5 weeks at 1.5 hour per week (Study notes will be provided) “If one understands the truth of Krishna consciousness and seriously desires to attain transcendental knowledge for the perfection of life, he can accept a spiritual master from any social status, provided the spiritual master is fully conversant with the science of Krishna. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura also states that although one is situated as a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra, brahmacari, vanaprastha, grhastha, or sannyasi, if he is conversant in the science of Krishna he can become a spiritual master as vartma-pradarsaka-guru, diksa-guru or siksa-guru. The spiritual master who first gives information about spiritual life is called the vartma-pradarsaka-guru, the spiritual master who initiates according to the regulations of the sastra is called the diksa-guru, and the spiritual master who gives instructions for elevation is called the siksa-guru. Factually the qualifications of a spiritual master depend on his knowledge of the science of Krishna. It does not matter whether he is a brahmana, ksatriya, sannyasi or sudra.” (Caitanya Caritamrta Adi-lila, Chapter 11, Text 128, Purport) 2. Bhakti-gita Diploma (A Credit Towards Bhakti-sastri Degree) First Year: Module 1 – The Yoga Ladder Module 2 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 1-6 2 Year Course 60 weeks at 3 hours per week Second Year: Module 3 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 7-12 Module 4 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 13-18 MODULE ONE: THE YOGA LADDER • Text: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (hardbound) • Study guide will be provided “The process of linking oneself with the Supreme is called yoga. It may be compared to a ladder for attaining the topmost spiritual realization. This ladder begins from the lowest material condition of the living entity and rises up to perfect self-realization in pure spiritual life. According to various elevations, different parts of the ladder are known by different names. But all in all, the complete ladder is called yoga and may be divided into three parts, namely jnanayoga, dhyana-yoga and bhakti-yoga. The beginning of the ladder is called the yogaruruksu stage, and the highest rung is called yogarudha.” (Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Chapter 6, Verse 3, Purport) MODULE TWO-FOUR: BHAGAVAD-GITA AS IT IS, CHAPTER 1-18 • Text: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (hardbound) • Study guide will be provided The subject of the Bhagavad-gita entails the comprehension of five basic truths. First of all, the science of God is explained and then the constitutional position of the living entities, jivas. There is Isvara, which means the controller and there are jivas, the living entities, which are controlled. Prakriti (material nature) and time (the duration of existence of the whole universe or the manifestation of material nature) and karma (activities) are also discussed. This Gitopanisad, Bhagavad-gita, the essence of all the Upanisads, is just like a cow, and Lord Krsna, who is famous as a cowherd boy, is milking this cow. Arjuna is just like a calf, and learned scholars and pure devotees are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gita. BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010• 11 Courses Offered For Adults No. Course/ Details Duration No. Of Lessons 3. Bhakti-sastri Degree 3 Year Course 105 weeks at 3 hours per week First Year: Module 1 – Nectar of Devotion Module 2 – Nectar of Instruction Second Year: Module 3 – Sri Isopanisad Module 4 – Bhagavad-gita Overview Third Year: Module 5 – Training: Memorization of Verses Module 6 – Overall Revision, Homework Assignments and Final Examinations MODULE ONE: NECTAR OF DEVOTION The Nectar of Devotion - is a summary of Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu which was written in Sanskrit over five hundred years ago by Srila Rupa Goswami, one of our predecessor teachers. The 523 page book teaches us the science of loving every living entity perfectly in relation to developing our innate love for the Supreme. MODULE TWO: NECTAR OF INSTRUCTION The Nectar of Instruction - is a compact guidebook of how to choose a spiritual guide, how to practice yoga and even where to live for progressive spiritual advancement. The 130 page book with eleven verses was written in sanskrit by Srila Rupa Goswami. MODULE THREE: SRI ISOPANISAD Sri Isopanisad - discusses personality as the solid foundation and unifying principle of our existence. This 142 page book with its eighteen mantras is the most confidential of the 108 Upanisads. MODULE FOUR: BHAGAVAD-GITA AS IT IS - OVERVIEW Bhagavad-gita is universally renown as the jewel of Vedic spiritual wisdom and the essence of the Upanisads. This 1047 page book with seven-hundred verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self realisation. This work discusses man’s essential nature, his environment and his relationship with the Supreme. 4. Bhakti-vaibhava Degree 8 Year Course 280 Weeks at 2 hours per week Srimad-Bhagavatam Overview - Cantos 1 to 6 “Srimad-Bhagavatam is the desire tree of Vedic wisdom. Veda itself means “the aggregate of knowledge.” And whatever knowledge is required for human society is perfectly presented in Srimad-Bhagavatam. There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedic writings, including sociology, politics, medicine and military art. All these and other branches of knowledge are perfectly described in the Vedas. So, as far as spiritual knowledge is concerned, that is also perfectly described there, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the ripened fruit of this desire-fulfilling tree of the Vedas. A tree is honored by the production of its fruit. For example, a mango tree is considered very valuable because it produces the king of all fruits, the mango. When the mango fruit becomes ripened it is the greatest gift of that tree, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is similarly held to be the ripened fruit of the Vedic tree. And as ripened fruit becomes more relishable when first touched by the beak of a parrot, or suka, Srimad-Bhagavatam has become more relishable by being delivered through the transcendental mouth of Sukadeva Gosvami.” (From Nectar Of Devotion: Recitation of Srimad-Bhagavatam Among Devotees) In the Srimad-Bhagavatam ten subjects are described: (1) the creation of the ingredients of the cosmos, (2) the creations of Brahma, (3) the maintenance of the creation, (4) special favor given to the faithful, (5) impetuses for activity, (6) prescribed duties for law-abiding men, (7) a description of the incarnations of the Lord, (8) the winding up of the creation, (9) liberation from gross and subtle material existence, and (10) the ultimate shelter, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Future Courses: 5 6. Bhakti-vedanta Degree: Srimad-Bhagavatam (Cantos 7 to 12) Bhakti-sarvabhauma: Caitanya-caritamrta (9 Volumes) Krishna Conscious Home Schooling Is Now Avaliable For Children. Please contact our office for more details - [email protected] CHANT & BE HAPPY! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
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