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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 28 May 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.11.25) We make arguments that spiritual life is difficult. We always find a reason to say it is difficult. It is difficult because I am too young. It is difficult because I have to study. It is difficult because I have to work. It is […]

The article ” Is spiritual life difficult or an opportunity? ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 2 June 2012, Birmingham, England, Srimad Bhagavatam 5.13.5) Imagine if someone would remember that he was a meat-eater in his previous birth, and yet he did not become an animal and took a human birth again. Well, then he should think that this human birth is just a step in between, and […]

The article ” Karma – an interesting cocktail ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 7 January 2017, Brisbane, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.4) It was right there in the centre of the universe where the Srimad Bhagavatam was spoken. In this way, we know that the Srimad Bhagavatam is in the centre of this movement. It is the essential literature which is really the purpose of the […]

The article ” Srimad Bhagavatam is the essence ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 28 May 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.11.25) We have to bring some goodness in our life and we have to invest in the mornings. Rise early and have a strong morning program. Chant good japa. Read more in the Srimad Bhagavatam. Get absorbed and that will drive out this mode of […]

The article ” A resolution to surrender now! ” was published on KKSBlog.

Before we welcome 2020, here is a quick summary of 2019. We got a new editor of KKSBlog, released new (and free) e-books, introduced a new online shop manager, published less articles but live-streamed more videos of kirtans and lectures from Maharaj’s travels across the world. With the shift in management, there has been a […]

The article ” Ready for 2020? ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 28 May 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.11.25) Krsna is described as the source of all opportunities. This is a fact. Krsna says: sarvasya caham hrdi sannvistho mattah smrtir jnanam apohanam ca vedais ca sarvair aham eva vedyo vedanta-krd veda-vid eva caham (Bhagavad-gita 15.15). He says that He is in the heart […]

The article ” Source of all opportunities ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Prabhupada told us the story of the old Bengali lady, who while on her death bed, is being forced by her son to chant ‘Hare Krsna!’ The son says to his mother, ‘chant! chant! Hare Krsna bolo!’ but the mother is simply not chanting. […]

The article ” Show people happiness ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 January 2017, Brisbane, Australia, Govinda’s Program Lecture) The material world is dominated by lust. That is what this world is all about; lust somehow or another in so many varieties and forms. The spiritual domain however, is dominated by love.  Lust is self-centred; lust is ultimately asking, “What is in it […]

The article ” From lust to love ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 7 January 2017, Brisbane, Australia, House Program Lecture) Kadamba Kanana Swami: What happens when you chant Hare Krsna? There is a change if you chant Hare Krsna. You look at me, everyone looking? Okay, look now, “Hare Krsna!” Did you see any change? Devotees: Yes. Kadamba Kanana Swami: Okay, what did you see?  Devotees: […]

The article ” What happens when we chant? ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 05 May 2019, Melbourne, Australia, Bhakti Vriksha Program) By surrendering to a pure devotee, we are actually experiencing freedom. The pure devotee sets us free from our lower nature, the lower nature that we have due to our foolishness. Somehow or other, we got entangled in this lower nature and we know […]

The article ” Overcoming our lower nature ” was published on KKSBlog.

Twelve days of inspiration, adventures, loads of chanting and hours of travelling. You have made it and probably already arrived home, or are still exploring the holy dhama. There were many photos made and (live) videos recorded. Too much to handle during your busy kartik schedule, so here is a summary of all the Braja […]

The article ” Summary – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Mercy means we are increasing our relationship with Krsna.Kadamba Kanana Swami

This quote is part of the morning class on Srimad Bhagavatam 4.25.50. Kadamba Kanana Swami was in Melbourne on the 20st of Nov 2019.

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Written by Rukmiṇī Devī Dāsī A God Who Dances – Rādhā Gopīnātha śrīmān rāsa-rasārambhī vaṁśīvaṭa-taṭa-sthitaḥ karṣan veṇu-svanair gopīr gopī-nāthaḥ śriye ’stu naḥ “Śrī Śrīla Gopīnātha, who originated the transcendental mellow of the rāsa dance, stands on the shore in Vaṁśīvaṭa and attracts the attention of the cowherd damsels with the sound of His celebrated flute. […]

The article ” Jaipur Adventures – part 3 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Written by Rukmini A change of heart with Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govindajī dīvyad-vṛndāraṇya-kalpa-drumādhaḥ- śrīmad-ratnāgāra-siṁhāsana-sthau śrīmad-rādhā-śrīla-govinda-devau preṣṭhālībhiḥ sevyamānau smarāmi “In a temple of jewels in Vṛndāvana, underneath a desire tree, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, served by Their most confidential associates, sit upon an effulgent throne. I offer my humble obeisances unto Them.” (Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta Ādi-līlā 1.16) The delayed […]

The article ” Jaipur Adventures – part 2 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Written by Rukmini Searching for the Enchanter (Karauli) jayatāṁ suratau paṅgor mama manda-mater gatī mat-sarvasva-padāmbhojau rādhā-madana-mohanau “Glory to the all-merciful Rādhā and Madana-mohana! I am lame and ill advised, yet They are my directors, and Their lotus feet are everything to me.” (Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta Ādi-līlā 1.15) “The reason why we have come here,” said Mahārāja […]

The article ” Jaipur Adventues- part 1 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Kamyavan, Varsana, Sri Ji, Pili Pokhar Day 11 welcomes new family members to the growing Kadamba Kanana Swami with initiations at Varsana, a visit to Prem Sarovar and Pili Pokhar. Videos If you cannot see the videos below visit our youtube channel. Dont forget to subscribe! Initiations at Varsana Pili Pokhar Photos Photos by Svasti-Gopinatha, Tamala […]

The article ” Day 11 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Garuda Govinda and Rama Tala Our last day brings us to Bahulavana, Garuda Govinda and Rama tala and unfortunately concludes the Braja Parikrama 2019. Stay tuned for more articles on the Braja Parikrama with some exciting videos in the works! See you next year @2020 ! Videos If you cannot see the videos below visit […]

The article ” Day 12 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Rest day Day 10 gives us some quiet & private time as we take a day off in the busy parikrama schedule. Then again, Kadamba Kanana Swami still gave the morning Srimad Bhagavatam class. Videos If you cannot see the videos below visit our youtube channel. Dont forget to subscribe! Srimad Bhagavatam 9.8.22 Photos Photos by […]

The article ” Day 10 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Vrindavan Parikrama Day 9 brings us to the home of Lalita Sakhi close to Radharani’s residence in Varsana. Lalita Sakhi is one of Srimati Radharani’s 8 principle girlfriends. And the trip also takes us to Deha Kund; the place where the cowherd boys would have lunch with Krishna. Videos If you cannot see the videos […]

The article ” Day 9 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Vrindavan Parikrama Day 8 circles around Vrindavan. Blessed is the land of Vraja, where the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma, dwells in the form of a mountain range in Varsana, to have the dust of the Divine Couple Sri Sri Radha-Krsna’s lotus feet on the head: where the maintainer, Lord Visnu, has assumed the […]

The article ” Day 8 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Anjanoka and Sanket Day 7 takes us to Anjanoka, the village of Indulekha, and to Sanket. At Sanket, midway between Varsana and Nandagram, the midnight or nighttime pastimes between Krishna and the gopis take place. When Krishna would go into the fields to herd the cows and Radharani would go to pick flowers, sometimes they […]

The article ” Day 7 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Yavat and Vrindakunda Day 6 leads us to Yavat and Vrindakund. Yavat is the village of Abhimanyu, his mother Jatila and sister Kutila. This place is very much glorified by Shrila Rupa and Sanatan Goswami because this place facilitates the “Parakiya Rasa” or the mellow of paramour love in the loving pastimes of Shri Shri […]

The article ” Day 6 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Jaipur trip Day 3, 4 and 5 takes us out of Vrindavan and to the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. This 3-day trip passes through Karoli in the search for the original deities (Radha Madan Mohan and Govindaji) of the Vrindavan temples that were moved during a Muslim invasion. Videos Videos from Karoli and Jaipur. […]

The article ” Day 3-5 – Braja Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Gosvami temples in Vrndavana The second day of the Braj Parikrama 2019 takes us around Vrndavana to visit the temples of the six gosvamis; Imli Tal, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda & Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan. Videos Below are the links to live videos. If you cannot see the videos below visit our FB page or […]

The article ” Day 2 – Braj Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

Govinda kund and Nrsimhadeva temple in Govardhana The first day of Braj Parikrama 2019 with Kadamba Kanana Swami has started and this first trip takes us to Govardhana, Govinda kund and the Nrsimhadeva temple. Govinda Kund Below are the links to live videos from Day 1. If you cannot see the videos below visit our […]

The article ” Day 1 – Braj Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

The month of Damodara has started again and Kadamba Kanana Swami has set foot in the holy land of Vrndavana, coming straight from New York City. Maharaj is all set in preparation for the upcoming festivities and the Braj Parikrama for 2019 commences now. Videos Video courtesy of Vrndavana LiveTV and Svasti-Gopinatha Devi Dasi. 24hr […]

The article ” Arrival – Braj Parikrama 2019 ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 31 October 2018, Murwillumbah, Australia, Home Program Lecture) Everybody close your eyes and take a deep breath – breath in and then breath out. Now, in your mind, go to your favourite place, wherever that is. Now in that place, try your best to see Krsna. Do you see Krsna? Maybe, maybe […]

The article ” Seeing Krsna ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 31 March 2018, Durban, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Human Relationships Lecture) Human relationships in this modern world are scary. There is so much fear whether a relationship will last. For instance, will a marriage work out or not?  Why have we changed?  This is because of the culture that we live in […]

The article ” The reality of cultural imbalance ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Devotional service binds us to Krsna in responsibility. The first time we do little seva, we gradually start to develop our service and the more service we take, the more we continue to develop our service. For example, Srimati Radharani came from Yavat to […]

The article ” Being bound by love ” was published on KKSBlog.

Set amidst the rolling hills of the Ardennes, Radhadesh is an ideal setting to celebrate the holy name. Whilst the beautiful forest, exquisite deities and peaceful location all contribute to the sweetness of the festival, the most wonderful quality about the Radhadesh Mellows festival is that it attracts the most sincere and dedicated kirtan lovers […]

The article ” Endless Mellows ” was published on KKSBlog.

Our relationship with the material body is a temporary one; it is not part of our true self. The body is simply a temporary identity.Home program, Cape Town, South Africa, 20 September 2018

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One cannot come to Vrndavana by road, boat, train, plane or helicopter, one simply cannot. One can only come by pure devotional service, there is no other way to come… The Braja Parikrama 2019 is a chance for you to immerse yourself (again!) in the pastimes of Krsna and his family, on the strength of the holy […]

The article ” Braja Parikrama 2019 – Reminder ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Krsna’s beauty is not only external. His beauty is not only in His form and in His lotus eyes and so on, the beauty is in His very nature. Krsna is very noble. Our Krsna is extremely kind. When Draupadi was in the assembly […]

The article ” Krsna’s beautiful nature ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 September 2012, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 11.31.22-23) Krsna is like the sun – the sun that appears in this world, the sun that rises and the sun that sets. Every night, the sun sets and in that way it looks like the sun disappears. But if you board a flight on an East-West […]

The article ” Strange things happen when you fly! ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Question: Whose mercy is more important, Guru or Krsna? There is no difference between the mercy of Guru and Krsna, no difference whatsoever. The Guru is the direct representative of Krsna in each of our lives. In the beginning, we naturally see that the […]

The article ” Guru or Krsna? ” was published on KKSBlog.

“Turning to Lord Caitanya’s sankirtana movement is really the only way to stop being self-centred.”

Vyasa-puja speech, after VP ceremony, 28 April 2019

This quote was featured in the short talk after the Vyasa-puja ceremony on …

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 3 October 2018, Camp de Masque, Mauritius, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.1) In the Bhagavad-Gita, it is mentioned that there is the austerity of the body, austerity of the speech and austerity of the mind. In the austerity of the body, there are things like offering respect to elders. In the austerity of speech, […]

The article ” Satisfaction as an austerity ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 August 2019, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Bhagavad-gita 13.3) Everyone is trying to be happy in the material world. Real happiness however is found on a deeper level. Now, the art is to develop a bigger vision. The Bhagavad-gita, in the beginning, talks about Arjuna, who is a member of a royal family, and […]

The article ” Look a little deeper ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 17 July 2019, Bhaktivedanta Manor, United Kingdom, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.9.45) Bhismadeva was not only a pure devotee, but very much a self-reliant devotee. He was a devotee who chose the transcendental position even though he was in a condition of life which was mundane. Living in a royal court is not the […]

The article ” A spiritual influence ” was published on KKSBlog.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 April 2019, Amritsar, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37) Full happiness means full freedom. As long as we are not fully happy, we are chained, we are trapped and we are not free. Only in full happiness are we actually free. Therefore, only in Krsna consciousness we can be really free, because nowhere […]

The article ” Happiness means full freedom ” was published on KKSBlog.