Category:Discourses on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
Theme Analysis
The quotes in this category define the nature and purpose of bona fide discourses on the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Srila Prabhupada distinguishes between professional or Mayavadi recitations, which are materially contaminated, and the pure discussions between realized souls like Suta Gosvami and the sages of Naimisaranya. True discourses are non-sectarian and meant for universal enlightenment, bringing auspiciousness to the entire world. They are most relishable to those who are nivrtta-trsna—free from material hankering—and result in unlimited transcendental pleasure rather than material gain.
- The Qualification of the Hearer: The discourses are specifically distinct because they are fully appreciated by those who have ceased hankering for material enjoyment.
- Purity of the Speaker: Unlike professional speakers motivated by money or fame, a bona fide speaker discusses the Bhagavatam solely to glorify the Lord, creating a transcendental atmosphere.
- Universal Welfare: These discourses are not a sectarian religious activity but are meant to enlighten all human beings and create an auspicious situation globally.
- The Impersonalist Flaw: Srila Prabhupada warns against Mayavadi discourses where the speaker avoids the personal name of Krsna, seeking only their own prestige.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Discourses on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for Universal Enlightenment.
Pages in category "Discourses on the Srimad-Bhagavatam"
The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
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- The Americans are taking interest in the matter of Bhakti cult of Sankirtana movement. I am holding classes of Sankirtana and discourses on the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam and I very glad to inform you that they are chanting the holy name of God
- There is no motive for material gain. In such discourses (between Suta Goswami and the sages), unlimited transcendental pleasure is relished both by the audience and by the speaker, and therefore they can continue the topics for many thousands of years
- This Bhagavata discourse is meant for giving enlightenment to the people of the world. It is not a sectarian religion; it is meant for all human beings
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- We are also publishing Srimad-Bhagavatam in sixty volumes. Wherever a speaker holds discourses from these books and an audience hears him, this will create a good and auspicious situation
- We are having discourses here every evening at 7:30pm on Srimad-Bhagavatam and you are cordially invited to attend the discourses as well as the Arati and the Kirtana
- When the Mayavadis pretend to perform kirtana or hold discourses on the Bhagavatam for personal name and fame, they may sing and talk about Brahman, Caitanya, and Paramatma, but they cannot utter Lord Krsna's name