Lectures On Bhagavad-gita

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa Decembefr 15th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verses 17-23

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa December 8th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 7, Verses 13-16

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on December 1st, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 17th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 10th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on November 3rd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

Bhagavad-gita, Chapter 6, Verses 9-17Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on October 20th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Overview of the 6th chapter, bhakti yoga is the highest.

Bhagavad-gita, Chapter 6, Verses 6-8Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on October 13th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Coming to a true understanding of spirituality verses religious piety is necessary for those wishing to advance in pure devotional service. Practical application of spiritual principles requires good guidance.

Bhagavad-gita, Chapter 6, Verses 1-7Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on October 6th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Understanding the causeless nature of pure devotional service. How one should take shelter of the Lord through unmotivated prayer. True principals of religion - cleanliness, austerity, truthfulness and mercy - are universal to all spiritual pursuit.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on September 23rd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Understanding how one becomes implicated or freed from karma, dependent upon the nature and purpose of their work.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on September 15th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. I, Me, Mine - under the influence of false ego, the living entity engages in life with desires of lording over the material nature. One working in karma yoga strives to please Lord Krishna though all his activities, this is the perfection of life.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on September 8th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Krishna instructs that works of devotion are superior to renunciation. True renunciation involves complete dedication to development of our loving relationship with the Supreme Lord.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on September 1st, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. A review of the 4th Chapter of Bhagavad-gita. The spiritual master enlightens us to our precarious position in material existence. Even Indra, the king of heaven, became bewildered and found comfort of the life of a hog.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on August 25th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The spiritual master is expert in presenting the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness according to time, place and circumstance. He adjusts and personalizes the details of our practice according to our specific circumstances.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on August 11th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. The transcendental knowledge and blessings of the bonafide spiritual master open the door to spiritual success in self realization.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on July 21st, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Understanding the significance of approaching a bonafide spiritual master, determination of the guru's special qualifications for delivering pure unadulterated spiritual knowledge. Only the topmost devotee is completely free of envy and devoid of the propensity to criticize all others.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on July 7th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. All sacrifice is meant to bring one to the pure devotion for the Supreme Lord. Therefore the Vedas approve various forms of yoga to help bring the unbridled senses under control and allow one to look inward to their spiritual existence. Such devotional practice of yoga must done under the expert guidance of the spiritual master.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 30th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. One whose works are not based upon lust (kama) and have a spiritual intention (sankalpa) is not bound by the laws of karma and can gain release from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). Such egoless work must be done under the good guidance of a true sadhu who gives direction in spiritual activities. A brief telling of the wonders of the marriage of Kardama Muni and his wife Devahuti.

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 23rd, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Lord Krishna benedict's those student of Bhagavad-gita who fully understand His not being subject to the fruits of material work with freedom from entanglement in fruitive reaction.

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 4, Verses 13Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on June 16th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.Everyone has a specific nature according to the influence of the modes of material nature. The varnashrama system is instituted in civilized human society to engage everyone according to their natural inclinations, providing for both their material necessities and their spiritual upliftment. The spiritual master also provides directions under the regulation of vaidhi bhakti for the gradual purification of the spiritual aspirant. Such regulated spiritual life is maintained even by the realized transcendentalist, who are above such regulation, as an example for humanity at large.