The Science of Bhakti

Pankajaksha Madhava Das

A Hindi spiritual podcast dedicated to exploring the timeless wisdom of Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Krishna Bhakti, and Sanatana Vaishnava Dharma through a practical and scientific lens. Featured Series: • Ekadashi Series • Srimad Bhagavad Gita Series • Srimad Bhagavatam Series • Vaishnava Vani Series • Bhakti Ka Vigyan Series • Festival Special Series YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScienceOfBhakti Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dcdf2551-94a9-47b3-8a3b-67e1e6bab2c0 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-bhakti/id6795796684

  1. 17 hr ago

    राधाष्टमी का रहस्य | श्रीमती राधारानी कौन हैं? | Radhashtami & Radha Krishna Tattva | [FS] Ep10

    Who is Srimati Radharani, and why is She so central to Gaudiya Vaishnava devotion? In this special Radhashtami episode of The Science of Bhakti, we explore the divine identity of Srimati Radharani as the hladini-shakti, the pleasure potency of Lord Krishna, and understand the profound relationship between Radha and Krishna. We explore Radhashtami, the appearance of Srimati Radharani, Her divine qualities, Mahabhava, the devotion of the Vraja gopis, Krishna's love for Radharani, and why Gaudiya Vaishnava acharyas place Her at the heart of pure devotional service. We also discuss the deeper meaning of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, Vaishnava seva, humility, avoiding Vaishnava aparadha, and practical ways to observe Radhashtami. Most importantly, this episode asks: What does Radharani's devotion teach us about the real meaning of bhakti? Hare Krishna! श्रीमती राधारानी वास्तव में कौन हैं? और गौड़ीय वैष्णव भक्ति में उनका स्थान इतना महत्वपूर्ण क्यों है? The Science of Bhakti के इस विशेष राधाष्टमी episode में हम समझेंगे श्रीमती राधारानी का दिव्य स्वरूप, उन्हें भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की ह्लादिनी शक्ति क्यों कहा जाता है, तथा राधा-कृष्ण के दिव्य संबंध का गूढ़ सिद्धान्त। इस episode में राधाष्टमी, श्रीमती राधारानी का दिव्य प्राकट्य, उनके दिव्य गुण, महाभाव, ब्रज की गोपियों की भक्ति, श्रीकृष्ण का राधारानी के प्रति प्रेम और शुद्ध भक्ति के रहस्य को समझने का प्रयास किया गया है। साथ ही जानेंगे हरे कृष्ण महामंत्र में “हरे” शब्द का अर्थ, वैष्णव सेवा, विनम्रता, वैष्णव अपराध से बचने का महत्व और राधाष्टमी को भक्तिमय ढंग से कैसे मनाएँ। सबसे महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न—श्रीमती राधारानी की भक्ति हमें शुद्ध भक्ति का वास्तविक अर्थ क्या सिखाती है? हरे कृष्ण! Chapters 00:02 Episode Introduction 01:22 Mahamantra and Invocation 02:43 Krishna and His Three Principal Energies 05:46 The Hladini-Shakti — Radharani's Divine Identity 06:50 Radha and Krishna — One Truth, Two Forms 07:26 Why Is Radharani's Name Not Explicitly Mentioned in Bhagavatam? 08:41 Radharani — The Supreme Devotee 09:31 The Glory of Radharani and the Lakshmis 10:18 The Spiritual Door to Krishna 10:57 Radharani's Divine Appearance 12:56 The Appearance of Radharani in Vraja 14:52 Why Did Radharani Keep Her Eyes Closed? 15:52 The Spiritual Meaning of Radharani's First Glance 16:57 The Glories of the Vraja Gopis 18:34 Krishna's Love for Radharani 20:18 Why Is Krishna Under the Spell of Srimati Radharani’s Love? 21:34 What Is Mahabhava? 22:23 Radharani's Divine Qualities 25:32 Can God Become Controlled by Love? 26:02 Why Did Krishna Become Chaitanya Mahaprabhu? 28:06 Srila Prabhupada on Radharani's Mercy 29:41 The Meaning of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra 31:24 Vaishnava Aparadha — The Enemy of Bhakti 33:10 How to Observe Radhashtami 34:50 What Can We Learn from Radharani? 36:21 Conclusion & Mahamantra #Radhashtami #RadhaRani #Radharani #RadhaKrishna #RadhaKrishnaTattva #Bhakti #BhaktiYoga #GaudiyaVaishnavism #HareKrishna #Krishna #Mahabhava #TheScienceOfBhakti #SanatanaDharma #SrilaPrabhupada #राधाष्टमी #राधारानी #श्रीराधा #राधाकृष्ण #भक्ति #भक्तियोग #गौड़ीयवैष्णव #हरेकृष्ण #श्रीकृष्ण #महाभाव #सनातनधर्म #वैष्णवधर्म #श्रीलप्रभुपाद

    राधाष्टमी का रहस्य | श्रीमती राधारानी कौन हैं? | Radhashtami & Radha Krishna Tattva | [FS] Ep10
  2. 1 day ago

    भीष्मदेव का देहत्याग | Krishna Smaran at Death | Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 | [SB] Ep10

    In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 1, Chapter 9, we witness the extraordinary final moments of Bhīṣmadeva as he lies on the bed of arrows at Kurukṣetra. Bhīṣmadeva instructs Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira about dharma, duty, the influence of time, and the inconceivable plan of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. As his final moment approaches, Bhīṣma withdraws his consciousness from everything else and fixes his mind, vision, and heart completely upon Kṛṣṇa. This chapter leaves us with a profound question: If our final remembrance is shaped by what we practice throughout life, what are we training our minds to remember today? Hare Krishna श्रीमद्भागवतम् प्रथम स्कन्ध अध्याय 9 में हम पितामह भीष्म के जीवन के अंतिम और अत्यन्त दिव्य क्षणों का श्रवण करेंगे। बाणों की शय्या पर स्थित भीष्मदेव महाराज युधिष्ठिर को धर्म, कर्तव्य, काल और भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की अचिन्त्य योजना का ज्ञान देते हैं। अपने अंतिम समय में भीष्मदेव संसार की सभी स्मृतियों से मन हटाकर केवल श्रीकृष्ण के दिव्य स्वरूप और कुरुक्षेत्र की उनकी लीलाओं का स्मरण करते हैं। यह अध्याय हमें एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न की ओर ले जाता है—यदि मृत्यु के समय हमारा अंतिम स्मरण हमारे पूरे जीवन के अभ्यास से बनता है, तो आज हमारी चेतना किस दिशा में जा रही है? हरे कृष्ण Chapters 00:02 Episode Introduction 01:48 Mahamantra & Invocation 02:55 Recap of Srimad Bhagavatam Chapter 8 07:18 Yudhishthira Approaches Bhishmadeva (Shlok 1 to 4) 09:24 Great Sages Assemble at Kurukshetra (Shlok 5 to 11) 11:57 Why Did the Pandavas Suffer? (Shlok 12 to 17) 13:29 The Inconceivable Plan of the Lord 14:03 Accept the Past, Perform Your Duty (Shlok 17) 15:37 Krishna Is the Original Personality of Godhead (Shlok 18) 17:27 The Mahajanas Know Krishna’s Glories (Shlok 19) 19:27 Why Does Krishna Give Special Mercy to His Devotees? (Shlok 21 & 22) 21:33 Preparing for Krishna Smaran at Death (Shlok 23 & 24) 23:47 Bhishmadeva Explains Dharma (Shlok 25 to 28) 25:14 Bhishmadeva Prepares to Leave His Body (Shlok 29 to 31) 26:33 Thinking, Feeling and Willing for Krishna (Shlok 32) 28:00 Bhishmadeva’s Final Prayers to Krishna (Shlok 33 to 42) 29:19 Krishna Breaks His Promise for His Devotee 30:25 Krishna as Arjuna’s Charioteer 31:32 Bhishmadeva’s Final Krishna Smaran 33:24 Bhishmadeva Leaves His Body (Shlok 43) 36:13 Key Lessons from Chapter 9 40:54 Outro & Mahamantra #SrimadBhagavatam #BhishmaDev #Krishna #KrishnaConsciousness #HareKrishna #ISKCON #SrilaPrabhupada #Bhagavatam #Bhakti #BhaktiYoga #SanatanaDharma #Mahabharata #Kurukshetra #KrishnaSmaran #HindiPodcast #SpiritualPodcast #VedicWisdom #TheScienceOfBhakti

    भीष्मदेव का देहत्याग | Krishna Smaran at Death | Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 9 | [SB] Ep10
  3. 4 days ago

    Mahabhava & Gopi Bhava -The Highest Love for Krishna | Radha’s Divine Love | [BV] Ep06

    What is Mahābhāva, the highest stage of divine love? And what exactly is Gopi Bhava? In this episode, we explore the deepest levels of prema-bhakti—Hlādinī Śakti, Mahābhāva, the exalted position of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, and the selfless love of the Gopis for Śrī Krishna. We also understand the fundamental difference between material kāma (lust) and Gopi Bhava. This is a profound and highly confidential subject in Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy, and it should be approached with humility, devotion, and respect for Guru, Sādhu and Śāstra. Hare Krishna! महाभाव क्या है? गोपी-भाव क्या है? और श्रीमती राधारानी को महाभाव-स्वरूपा क्यों कहा जाता है? इस एपिसोड में हम प्रेम भक्ति की सर्वोच्च अवस्थाओं को समझने का प्रयास करेंगे—ह्लादिनी शक्ति, महाभाव, श्रीराधा का दिव्य प्रेम और गोपियों का निष्काम कृष्ण-प्रेम। हम यह भी समझेंगे कि भौतिक कामना और गोपी-भाव में मूल अन्तर क्या है। यह गौड़ीय वैष्णव दर्शन का अत्यंत गूढ़ और संवेदनशील विषय है। इसलिए इसे श्रद्धा, विनम्रता और गुरु-साधु-शास्त्र की शरण में समझना आवश्यक है। हरे कृष्ण! Chapters 00:02 Episode Introduction 01:20 Mahamantra 01:36 “The Science of Bhakti” Series Recap 03:05 Is Prema the Final Stage of Bhakti? 04:05 What Is Hladini Shakti? 05:02 Three internal potencies of Bhagwan 05:50 Hladini Shakti & Shrimati RadhaRani 08:20 What Is Mahabhava? 09:26 Symptoms and Characteristics of Mahabhava 13:35 Radha – The Embodiment of Mahabhava 16:19 Why Krishna Is Amazed by Radha’s Love 18:58 Gopi Bhava – The Highest Expression of Madhurya Rasa 19:24 What Does Gopi Bhava Really Mean? 20:16 Parakiya-Bhava – Understanding Its Transcendental Meaning 22:13 Gopi Bhav - Nitya Siddha 23:49 Gopi Bhava vs. Kama – The Fundamental Difference 31:00 The Gradual Development of Bhakti 25:34 Why Did Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Accept Gopi Bhava? 25:54 Outro & Mahamantra #TheScienceOfBhakti #Mahabhava #GopiBhava #RadhaKrishna #SrimatiRadharani #KrishnaPrem #PremaBhakti #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #HareKrishna #Krishna #Radha #GaudiyaVaishnavism #ChaitanyaMahaprabhu #SriChaitanyaMahaprabhu #ISKCON #SrilaPrabhupada #Vaishnavism #SanatanaDharma #Bhagavatam #SrimadBhagavatam #BhagavadGita #MadhuryaRasa #KrishnaConsciousness #SpiritualPodcast

    Mahabhava & Gopi Bhava -The Highest Love for Krishna | Radha’s Divine Love | [BV] Ep06
  4. 11 Sept

    कर्म करो, फल की चिंता छोड़ दो | बुद्धियोग, निष्काम कर्मयोग और स्थितप्रज्ञ | BG Ch 2 P2 | [BG] Ep04

    How can we perform our duties without becoming attached to the results? And how can we control our mind and senses to become spiritually steady? In this episode of The Science of Bhakti, we continue Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 – Sankhya Yoga, exploring the teachings from Shlokas 39–72. Lord Sri Krishna introduces Buddhi-Yoga, explains the principle of Nishkama Karma-Yoga, and teaches us how to perform our duties without attachment to the results. We also explore the characteristics of a Sthita-prajna — a person of steady intelligence, the psychology of how contemplation leads to attachment, desire, anger and ultimately downfall, and how controlling the senses through Krishna consciousness leads to real peace. This episode also explains why Bhakti is the foundation of Buddhi-Yoga, and how our daily activities can become devotional service when performed for Krishna's pleasure. Key topics: Buddhi-Yoga • Karma-Yoga • Nishkama Karma • Sthita-prajna • Sense Control • Mind Control • Bhagavad Gita • Krishna Consciousness • Bhakti Yoga क्या हम अपने कर्तव्य करते हुए भी कर्मफल के बंधन से मुक्त रह सकते हैं? क्या मन और इन्द्रियों को नियंत्रित करके स्थिर बुद्धि प्राप्त की जा सकती है? इस episode में हम श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता अध्याय 2 — सांख्य योग के श्लोक 39 से 72 तक की यात्रा को समझेंगे। भगवान श्रीकृष्ण बुद्धियोग, निष्काम कर्मयोग और समत्वम् योग का उपदेश देते हैं। भगवान बताते हैं कि हमारा अधिकार कर्म करने में है, कर्मफल पर नहीं; और जब कर्म भगवान की प्रसन्नता के लिए किया जाता है, तो वही कर्म आध्यात्मिक उन्नति का साधन बन जाता है। इसके बाद अर्जुन स्थितप्रज्ञ के लक्षण पूछते हैं। भगवान बताते हैं कि स्थिर बुद्धि वाला व्यक्ति अपनी इन्द्रियों को नियंत्रित रखता है, सुख-दुःख, लाभ-हानि और मान-अपमान में संतुलित रहता है तथा भगवान में संतुष्ट रहता है।हम यह भी समझेंगे कि विषयों का चिंतन → आसक्ति → कामना → क्रोध → मोह → स्मृति-भ्रंश → बुद्धिनाश → पतन का क्रम कैसे काम करता है। मुख्य विषय: बुद्धियोग • निष्काम कर्मयोग • समत्वम् • स्थितप्रज्ञ • इन्द्रिय-संयम • मन का नियंत्रण • भक्ति • कृष्ण-चेतना Chapters 00:01 Episode Introduction 01:17 Mahamantra & Invocation 02:03 Recap of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 1 05:33 The Foundation: Who Am I and What Is My Duty? 07:52 Shloka 39 — Buddhi-Yoga 10:40 Shloka 40 — The Spiritual Path Never Goes to Waste 11:23 Shloka 41 — One-Pointed Spiritual Intelligence 13:06 Shloka 44 — Attachment to Pleasure & Wealth 15:49 Shlokas 45–46 — Rising Above the Three Modes 18:21 Shloka 47 — Karmaṇy Evādhikāras Te 18:49 Nishkama Karma-Yoga in Daily Life 21:51 Shlokas 48–53 — Samatvam & Buddhi-Yoga 22:46 Arjuna's Question — Who Is Sthita-Prajna? 23:58 Shlokas 54–59 — Characteristics of Sthita-Prajna 27:10 Shlokas 60–63 — How the Mind Falls Down 29:33 Controlling the Senses Through Krishna Consciousness 30:22 Shlokas 64–72 — Peace & Brahmi Sthiti 33:27 Key points from Chapter 2 36:06 Conclusion & Mahamantra #BhagavadGita #BhagavadGitaHindi #BhagavadGitaChapter2 #KarmaYoga #BuddhiYoga #BhaktiYoga #Krishna #KrishnaConsciousness #TheScienceOfBhakti #ISKCON #Gita #GitaGyan #BhagavadGitaInHindi #SthitaPrajna #NishkamaKarma #NishkamaKarmaYoga #SamattvaYoga #Bhakti #HareKrishna #SrilaPrabhupada #SanatanaDharma #VedicWisdom #SpiritualPodcast #SelfRealization #MindControl #SenseControl

    कर्म करो, फल की चिंता छोड़ दो | बुद्धियोग, निष्काम कर्मयोग और स्थितप्रज्ञ | BG Ch 2 P2 | [BG] Ep04
  5. 10 Sept

    मैं कौन हूँ | भक्ति क्यों करूँ? | What is Bhakti? | जीव का स्वरूप और कृष्ण से संबंध | [VV] Ep06

    Who am I really? Am I merely this body, mind, profession and social identity—or am I an eternal spiritual being with an eternal relationship with Krishna? In this first episode of The Science of Bhakti, we explore the Vaishnava understanding of the true identity of the jiva, why the soul is described as an eternal part of Krishna, what “jīvera svarūpa haya—kṛṣṇera nitya-dāsa” truly means, and why bhakti is not merely a religious ritual or a means of escaping suffering. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu and the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, we explore how the soul forgets its eternal relationship with Krishna, becomes identified with the temporary body, and how Bhakti gradually awakens our original Krishna consciousness. Bhakti does not create a new identity within us—it awakens the identity we have forgotten. You are not merely the body. You are an eternal part of Krishna. You belong to Krishna. Hare Krishna. मैं वास्तव में कौन हूँ? और मुझे भक्ति क्यों करनी चाहिए? क्या मैं केवल यह शरीर, मन, व्यवसाय और सामाजिक पहचान हूँ—या मैं एक सनातन जीव हूँ जिसका श्रीकृष्ण के साथ नित्य सम्बन्ध है? The Science of Bhakti — भक्ति का विज्ञान के इस प्रथम एपिसोड में हम वैष्णव दर्शन के आधार पर समझेंगे—जीव का वास्तविक स्वरूप क्या है, श्रीकृष्ण से उसका सनातन सम्बन्ध क्या है, “जीवेर स्वरूप हय—कृष्णेर नित्य-दास” का वास्तविक अर्थ क्या है, और भक्ति केवल पूजा-पाठ अथवा दुःख से छुटकारा पाने का साधन क्यों नहीं है। भगवद्गीता, श्रीमद्भागवतम्, भक्ति-रसामृत-सिन्धु और श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभु की शिक्षाओं के आधार पर हम जानेंगे कि जीव अपने कृष्ण-सम्बन्ध को कैसे भूलता है, देहात्म-बुद्धि में कैसे बँधता है और भक्ति किस प्रकार उसकी सुप्त कृष्ण-चेतना को पुनः जागृत करती है। भक्ति हमें कोई नया व्यक्ति नहीं बनाती—भक्ति हमें यह याद दिलाती है कि हम वास्तव में कौन हैं।हम कृष्ण के सनातन अंश हैं। हम कृष्ण के हैं। हरे कृष्ण। Chapters 00:01 Episode Intro 01:18 Welcome to The Science of Bhakti 01:37 Who Am I? – Body or Soul? 03:07 Bhagavad Gita – The Eternal Jiva 04:50 Jivera Svarupa – Krishna's Eternal Servant 05:18 Are We Really Independent? 06:17 What Is True Bhakti? 07:47 Is It Wrong to Ask God for Something? 08:55 Why Should I Practice Bhakti? 10:35 Why Have We Forgotten Krishna? 11:33 The Mystery of Happiness & Suffering 12:19 Does a Devotee Still Suffer? 13:34 Bhakti – The Hunger of the Soul 14:34 Krishna Prema Is Already Within Us 15:31 Why Is the Hare Krishna Mahamantra Important? 16:22 Why Bhakti Is a Science 17:45 Sambandha, Abhidheya & Prayojana 18:56 Why Bhakti Goes Beyond Liberation 19:59 How Bhakti Takes Us Beyond Maya 20:49 Why Knowing ‘I Am Not This Body’ Is Not Enough 21:40 How Does Bhakti Liberate Us from the Material World? 22:55 Why Should I Practice Bhakti? – Final Answer 23:58 Conclusion – You Belong to Krishna 25:02 Summary & Mahamantra #TheScienceOfBhakti #BhaktiKaVigyan #Bhakti #Krishna #HareKrishna #KrishnaConsciousness #BhaktiYoga #Vaishnavism #GaudiyaVaishnavism #BhagavadGita #SrimadBhagavatam #ChaitanyaMahaprabhu #SrilaPrabhupada #JivaTattva #KrishnaPrema #SanatanaDharma #Harinam #Spirituality #HindiPodcast #SpiritualPodcast

    मैं कौन हूँ | भक्ति क्यों करूँ? | What is Bhakti? | जीव का स्वरूप और कृष्ण से संबंध | [VV] Ep06
  6. 7 Sept

    महारानी कुन्ती की प्रार्थनाएँ | Queen Kunti Prayers | विपदः सन्तु | SB Canto 1 Chapter 8 | [SB] Ep09

    In this Hindi episode of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 8, we explore the extraordinary prayers of Queen Kunti. After Lord Krishna protects the unborn Maharaja Parikshit from Ashwatthama’s Brahmastra, Kunti offers one of the most profound prayers of surrender: “Vipadaḥ Santu Tāḥ Śaśvat” — let calamities come again and again, if they bring remembrance and vision of Krishna. The episode explores Uttara’s surrender, Krishna’s protection of Parikshit, Queen Kunti’s prayers, humility and material pride, Krishna’s transcendental pastimes, devotional remembrance, and King Yudhishthira’s deep grief after the Kurukshetra war. महाभारत युद्ध समाप्त हो चुका है, लेकिन पाण्डवों की परीक्षाएँ अभी समाप्त नहीं हुईं। अश्वत्थामा के ब्रह्मास्त्र से गर्भस्थ महाराज परीक्षित की रक्षा करने के बाद भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के समक्ष महारानी कुन्ती अपनी अद्भुत प्रार्थनाएँ प्रस्तुत करती हैं—जिनमें प्रसिद्ध प्रार्थना “विपदः सन्तु ताः शश्वत्” भी सम्मिलित है। इस हिन्दी पॉडकास्ट में जानिए—उत्तरा की शरणागति, भगवान श्रीकृष्ण द्वारा परीक्षित की रक्षा, कुन्ती महारानी की विपत्तियों के प्रति आध्यात्मिक दृष्टि, भौतिक अभिमान और शरणागति, कृष्ण की दिव्य लीलाएँ तथा महाराज युधिष्ठिर का युद्ध के बाद गहरा धर्म-संकट। CHAPTERS 00:01 Episode Intro 01:29 Mahamantra & Invocation 02:39 Recap of the Previous Chapter 06:02 Aftermath of the Kurukshetra War (Shlok 1 to 4) 07:53 Krishna Prepares to Leave Hastinapura (Shlok 5 to 8) 08:54 Uttara Runs to Krishna for Protection (Shlok 9) 10:12 Ashwatthama’s Brahmastra & Unborn Parikshit (Shlok 10 to 17) 13:16 Queen Kunti’s Prayers Begin (Shlok 18) 13:50 Krishna — Within and Outside Everything 15:29 Krishna as Govinda & Devaki-Nandana (Shlok 21 & 22) 17:04 How Krishna Protected the Pandavas (Shlok 23 & 24) 17:55 “Vipadaḥ Santu” — Let Calamities Come Again (Shlok 25) 19:48 Material Pride vs Surrender to Krishna (Shlok 26 to 28) 21:27 The Mystery of Krishna’s Divine Pastimes (Shlok 20 to 31) 22:00 Mother Yashoda Binds Krishna 22:58 Why Does the Unborn Lord Take Birth? (Shlok 32 to 35) 25:01 Hearing & Remembering Krishna (Shlok 36) 26:15 Kunti’s Complete Dependence on Krishna (Shlok 37 to 43) 27:34 Let My Love Flow to Krishna Like the Ganges 29:44 Krishna Smiles at Kunti’s Prayers (Shlok 44) 30:45 Yudhishthira’s Grief After the War (Shlok 45 to 52) 34:55 The Spiritual Lesson of Chapter 8 36:46 Outro & Mahamantra #SrimadBhagavatam #QueenKunti #KuntiPrayers #Krishna #VipadaSantu #Bhagavatam #KrishnaBhakti #Bhakti #HareKrishna #ParikshitMaharaj #Uttara #Ashwatthama #BhaktiYoga #ISKCON #SrilaPrabhupada #SanatanaDharma #Vaishnavism #GaudiyaVaishnavism #KrishnaConsciousness #HindiPodcast #SpiritualPodcast #VedicWisdom #TheScienceOfBhakti

    महारानी कुन्ती की प्रार्थनाएँ | Queen Kunti Prayers | विपदः सन्तु | SB Canto 1 Chapter 8 | [SB] Ep09
  7. 6 Sept

    अजा एकादशी |Aja Ekadashi Katha | Brahma-vaivarta Purana | King Harishchandra | [EKD] Ep06

    In this episode of The Science of Bhakti, listen to the sacred glories of Aja Ekadashi as narrated by Lord Krishna to Maharaja Yudhishthira in the Brahma-vaivarta Purana. This episode explores the inspiring life of King Harishchandra, his unwavering commitment to truth, the guidance of Sage Gautama, the observance of Aja Ekadashi, and the Lord's divine mercy that restored his kingdom, family, and spiritual fortune. Topics covered: • Glory of Aja Ekadashi • Lord Krishna & Yudhishthira Dialogue • King Harishchandra's Story • Sage Gautama's Instructions • Spiritual Benefits of Aja Ekadashi • Lessons for Devotional Life Hare Krishna! भाद्रपद मास के कृष्ण पक्ष में आने वाली अजा एकादशी की यह दिव्य कथा भगवान श्रीकृष्ण द्वारा धर्मराज युधिष्ठिर को सुनाई गई है। इस प्रसंग में भगवान बताते हैं कि किस प्रकार सत्यनिष्ठ महाराज हरिश्चन्द्र ने असंख्य कष्ट सहने के बाद महर्षि गौतम के उपदेशानुसार अजा एकादशी का व्रत किया और भगवान की कृपा से अपना राज्य, परिवार तथा सम्मान पुनः प्राप्त किया। इस एपिसोड में आप जानेंगे: अजा एकादशी की महिमा भगवान श्रीकृष्ण और युधिष्ठिर का संवाद महाराज हरिश्चन्द्र की प्रेरणादायक कथा महर्षि गौतम का उपदेश अजा एकादशी व्रत का प्रभावइस कथा से मिलने वाली आध्यात्मिक शिक्षाएँ हरे कृष्ण! Chapters 00:01 Episode Intro 00:45 Mahamantra & Aja Ekadashi Mahatmya 01:29 Yudhishthira's Question & Krishna's Reply 02:39 King Harishchandra – The Truthful Emperor 04:07 Loss of Kingdom & Life at the Cremation Ground 05:08 Meeting Sage Gautama 06:26 Aja Ekadashi Vrat Instructions 07:51 Harishchandra Observes Aja Ekadashi 09:27 Divine Test Ends & Family Reunited 12:51 Glory of Aja Ekadashi & Spiritual Attainment 14:31 Five Spiritual Lessons 15:56 Dos & Don’ts 16:29 Outro & Hare Krishna Mahamantra #AjaEkadashi#AjjaEkadashiKatha#Ekadashi#EkadashiVrat#Harishchandra#BrahmaVaivartaPurana#LordKrishna#HareKrishna#Bhakti#TheScienceOfBhakti#SanatanaDharma#Bhagavatam#BhagavadGita#ISKCON#SrilaPrabhupada

    अजा एकादशी |Aja Ekadashi Katha | Brahma-vaivarta Purana | King Harishchandra | [EKD] Ep06
  8. 4 Sept

    Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Special | श्रील प्रभुपाद प्राकट्य महोत्सव विशेष | [FS] Ep09

    Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Special | The Extraordinary Life of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada | Hindi Podcast How did a 69-year-old monk with almost no money transform the spiritual landscape of the world? In this special episode of The Science of Bhakti, we explore the inspiring life of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada—Founder-Acharya of ISKCON. From his childhood as Abhay Charan De in Kolkata to meeting his spiritual master, crossing the ocean aboard the Jaladuta, establishing ISKCON, publishing Vedic literature, and spreading the Hare Krishna movement worldwide, this episode follows the remarkable journey of one of the greatest spiritual teachers of modern times. In this episode you'll discover: • Srila Prabhupada's childhood and early devotion • His first meeting with Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura • His lifelong mission to fulfill his guru's order • The historic Jaladuta voyage to America • The founding of ISKCON • His books, preaching mission, and worldwide impact • Timeless lessons on faith, determination, humility, and devotion Hare Krishna! श्रील प्रभुपाद प्राकट्य महोत्सव विशेष | श्रील ए. सी. भक्तिवेदांत स्वामी प्रभुपाद की प्रेरणादायक जीवन-गाथा | हिन्दी पॉडकास्ट क्या केवल चालीस रुपये, श्रीमद्भागवतम् की कुछ प्रतियाँ और अपने गुरु के आदेश को हृदय में लेकर कोई व्यक्ति पूरी दुनिया को बदल सकता है? इस विशेष एपिसोड में हम श्रील ए. सी. भक्तिवेदांत स्वामी प्रभुपाद के अद्भुत जीवन का संक्षिप्त अध्ययन करेंगे। इस प्रेरणादायक जीवन-यात्रा में हम जानेंगे— • अभय चरण दे का बाल्यकाल • श्रील भक्तिसिद्धांत सरस्वती ठाकुर से पहली भेंट • गुरु-आज्ञा को जीवन का लक्ष्य बनाना • जलदूता से अमेरिका की ऐतिहासिक यात्रा • इस्कॉन की स्थापना• विश्वव्यापी कृष्ण-भावनामृत आंदोलन • श्रील प्रभुपाद की पुस्तकें, सेवा और अमर विरासत यह केवल एक जीवनी नहीं, बल्कि गुरु-भक्ति, दृढ़ निश्चय, विनम्रता और भगवान श्रीकृष्ण पर अटूट विश्वास की प्रेरणादायक कथा है। हरे कृष्ण! Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 00:41 Mahamantra & Appearance Day Wishes 01:30 Childhood of Abhay Charan De 04:51 Meeting His Spiritual Master 07:30 Guru's Final Instruction 09:49 Back to Godhead & Preparation 12:42 Journey to America on Jaladuta 15:10 Boston Prayer & New York Struggles 17:33 Birth of ISKCON 18:39 Worldwide Preaching Mission 20:51 Final Years & Last Instructions 22:49 Srila Prabhupada's Legacy 23:58 Outro & Mahamantra #SrilaPrabhupada#Prabhupada#PrabhupadaAppearanceDay#ISKCON#HareKrishna#Krishna#TheScienceOfBhakti#Bhakti#BhagavadGita#GaudiyaVaishnavism#KrishnaConsciousness#SanatanaDharma#VedicWisdom#HindiPodcast#Vaishnava

    Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Special | श्रील प्रभुपाद प्राकट्य महोत्सव विशेष | [FS] Ep09

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