Renunciants first

Renunciants first

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 06 April 2015, Durban, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Lecture: The secret of spiritual advancement) I do a puja every day to my sila from Govardhan. Taking Govardhan silas, or the sacred stones of Govardhan, is not a cheap thing and if everybody...
Selflessness

Selflessness

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 26 June 2015, Gita Nagari, USA, Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.8) When our real focus is blocked, we become self-centered, thinking all the time about ourselves – my spiritual life, my advancement, my needs… and this is a problem. The spiritual master...
The purpose of God

The purpose of God

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 19 May 2015, Melbourne, Australia, Bhakti Vrksha Programme Part 2) Question: What is the purpose of God? Why has he created all the living beings and the spiritual world? The purpose of God is to enjoy the greatest happiness. The greatest...
The main substance

The main substance

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 11 May 2015, Brisbane, Australia Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.42) The different acharyas are spiritual masters who may place emphasis on different things. But still, all are sitting at Srila Prabhupada’s feet. He is the founder acharya, Prabhupada...
My nice spiritual life

My nice spiritual life

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 26 June 2015, Gita Nagari, USA, Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.8) This movement is not meant to be a comfort zone. It is not about having a nice-nice spiritual life. “I have such a nice-nice spiritual life. I have such a nice-nice spiritual home with a...
Chant and be happy

Chant and be happy

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 06 April 2015, Durban, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Lecture: The secret of spiritual advancement) It is said that the spiritual master is very pleased when the devotees chant the holy name and play musical instruments. The playing of musical...