woodstock – Shyamdas Foundation https://shyamdasfoundation.com Preserving and advancing the legacy of Shyamdas Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:08:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 Narada Bhakti Sutras (Gold Series)https://shyamdasfoundation.com/item/narada-bhakti-sutras-gold-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=narada-bhakti-sutras-gold-series Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:08:20 +0000 http://shyamdasfoundation.com/?post_type=et_item&p=1981Read more ›]]> Shyamdas’ spoken teachings on the legendary Bhakti Sutras of Narada, later revisited in these published CDs, actually began early that summer as part of his satsang series at the home of Majer and Shari Gold. This is intimate, advanced, deep, hilarious and insightful devotional association at its finest. Shyamdas gathers here with his Woodstock friends (Martin, Srutiram, Ally, Prema, Gary, and others) to share his scriptural insights, personal adventures and humbling learning experiences. Listen and love

]]> Purushottama Sahasranama–Govardhan Lilahttps://shyamdasfoundation.com/item/purushottama-sahasranama-govardhan-lila/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=purushottama-sahasranama-govardhan-lila Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:42:19 +0000 http://blue.shyamdasfoundation.com/2014/?post_type=et_item&p=1172Read more ›]]> This recording begins with a description of Braj, the sacred region of North-central India, and swiftly transitions into the famous Govardhana pastime found within the Shrimad Bhagavatam, wherein 7-year old Krishna lifts the Hill to protect His bhaktas from Indra’s wrath. More crucially, the events that lead up to this amazing climax are meticulously discussed. To remove His bhaktas’ “Anya ashraya” (taking another refuge besides the root), Krishna creates a scenario where they have no other choice but to realize who really gives Indra, the rain god, the power to feed their cows and get their milk for their life’s sustenance. In a jealous rage over his stolen worship, Indra showers torrential rains onto the village. The disaster can only be resolved by a boy who happens to be the Lord of Universe. Shyamdas gives an excellent recollection of this pastime and elaborates on the subjects of worship, liberation, and devotion.

Shyamdas’s unique voice is also captured here as he reflects on Shri Vallabhacharya’s and Shri Gusainji’s expressions within the Pushti Margiya (Grace-filled Path), as well as stories from their day that describe the nature of Shri Nathji’s worship according to the times, the lineage and the nature of the soul.

The recording concludes with a playful discussion about the spring festival of Holi, with various personal anecdotes delightfully recounted.

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