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2024 Swami Padmanabha Swami Padmanabha
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Meet Swami Padmanabha—a refreshing blend of wisdom, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to open and honest connections. Born on November 15, 1980, into a nurturing and down-to-earth family, Swami's formative years instilled in him beautiful values and ideals that paved the way for his extraordinary journey.
From a tender age, a profound curiosity about truth and life's ultimate purpose stirred within Swami, guiding him down diverse paths. His insatiable intellect led him to delve into deep studies and explore various ascetic disciplines. Amidst this exploration, he encountered the transformative message of Hindu Devotional Vedanta, also known as bhakti, a spiritual revelation that would become the guiding force in his life.
Embarking on his monastic journey at the age of 19, Swami Padmanabha's dedication to spiritual practices deepened over the years. At 28, he officially embraced the order of sannyasa which teaches how to navigate the world without becoming attached to it.
Swami Padmanabha's versatility shines through as a captivating speaker, prolific author, accomplished musician, and both a committed mentor and dedicated student in spiritual communities. Engaging in academic circles, he integrates his spiritual pursuits with the interdisciplinary studies spanning theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts. Notably, his commitment extends to social causes, where he spearheads campaigns of awareness through discussions, seminars, retreats, and impactful articles in social media.
Approachable and dedicated, Swami Padmanabha fosters open and honest relationships, inviting others to join him on the journey of becoming our fullest unique selves in the context of divine love. Embracing a path of continuous growth, he humbly shares insights as a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding.
Swami’s two books, "INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta" and "RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion", are available on Amazon and other popular online bookstores. Connect with @SwamiPadmanabha on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to delve deeper into his teachings and insights.
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Reclaiming our ideals—Part 5: Panel Discussion —Swami Padmanabha, JayaJagannath, Bhaktirasa, Ujjvala
Vrindavani Dasi opens the final session of the retreat with a heartfelt kirtan. Swami Padmanabha, Jaya Jagannath, Bhaktirasa and Ujjvala offer a recap of the weekend's highlights and key takeaways, offering a chance to reflect on the presentations and experiences shared throughout the retreat.
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Reclaiming Our Ideals—Part 4: Sankirtan—Beyond Bells and Drums - with Swami Padmanabha & Ujjvala
Join Swami Padmanabha and Ujjvala das for an enlightening discussion that reexamines "sankirtan," exploring its essence beyond just the musical performance of kirtan. Discover new dimensions of sankirtan and its profound impact on spiritual and community life.
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Reclaiming Our Ideals—Part 3: The Quest/tion with Jaya Jagannath
Jaya Jagannatha invites us to reflect on the major turning points in our life's journey. These moments often share common elements and a similar flow. We begin in a state of status quo, which is then disrupted, prompting us to seek answers to pressing questions. Along the way, we encounter a mystagogue—either a person or an event—that provides us with the gifts and insights needed to conclude our quest. We then return to a new status quo, with a transformed perception of ourselves and our relationships with the world, others, and the divine.
This session is experiential. In honoring sacred space, which fosters vulnerability, the recording stops when participants begin to share. You are invited to embark on your own journey and explore your life through the lens crafted by Jaya Jagannatha in this session.
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Reclaiming Our Ideals—Part 2: Reapproaching Surrender with Swami Padmanabha
Swami Padmanabha begins the retreat’s deep dive by reorienting our understanding of the main principle of bhakti—surrender. He starts by clarifying what surrender is not—it's not forced, manipulated, pressured, or involuntary. Instead, he reveals the true essence of surrender: an organically voluntary, spontaneous, and irresistible offering of oneself in response to the call and pull of awe and wonder.
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Reclaiming Our Ideals—Part 1: Panel Discussion with Deva Madhava, Swami Padmanabha and Jaya Jagannath
Join Deva Madhava, Swami Padmanabha, and Jaya Jagannatha in this panel discussion inaugurating an immersive 4-day retreat designed to inspire a profound and dynamic exploration of foundational concepts. Move beyond the usual and elementary approaches to uncover ever-fresh insights and deeper understanding. This retreat promises an enriching journey into core principles, offering participants a chance to experience these ideas in a vibrant and transformative way.
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APPEARANCE OF SRI RADHA-RAMANA: God as Revealed through Matter (part 2)
In celebration of the manifestation of Sri Radha-Ramana, Swami Padmanabha's talk delves into the profound relationship between matter and divinity. In this second part of his series on how matter can reveal God, Swami Padmanabha examines how a devotee’s love gives form to the Lord and emphasizes His omnipresence. Drawing on Prahlada Maharaja’s teachings, he challenges the misconception that material nature is profane or something to be despised. If God is everywhere, then material nature cannot be inherently bad. This misconception leads to further erroneous beliefs: that material energy, the world, the earth, the human body, family life, and sex life are all negative. By addressing and healing this fundamental misunderstanding, we can correct these associated misconceptions and live a balanced Vaishnava lifestyle, engaging with our bodies and our humanity in a wholesome and spiritually integrated manner.
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