When Krishna smiles

When Krishna smiles

(HH Kadamba Kanana Swami, Stockholm, Sweden, 4th August 2012, Lecture: SB 1.13.3-4)     If we see that someone has done service for a long time, that is to be respected. We should understand that Krishna respects that. If someone has done some service for a little...
The demon in us

The demon in us

(HH Kadamba Kanana Swami, Stockholm, Sweden, 5th August 2012, Lecture on Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day Festival) The Sri Caitanya-Siksamrta, written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, gives a list of the symbolic meanings of each of the demons (in Krishna’s pastimes)...
Death and beyond

Death and beyond

(HH Kadamba Kanana Swami, Prague, Czech Republic, 13th July 2012, Lecture at Ratha Yatra Festival) In India, people were going to the temples and taking bath in the Holy Rivers. Everyone seemed to have an interest in spiritual life. They understood that there is more...
Serving the deity

Serving the deity

(H H Kadamba Kanana Swami, Prague, 17th July 2012) Lecture: SB 4.12.24   In deity worship, time is never flexible! Punctuality, cleanliness and simplicity are 3 things that Srila Prabhupada stressed for deity worship and these have great power. Through this, we...
Ecstatic suffering!

Ecstatic suffering!

(H H Kadamba Kanana Swami, Prague, 17th July 2012) Lecture: SB 4.12.24   Devotee: Maharaja, you were saying that Krishna might take away some of our reactions if He so desires. I was wondering if He would also give more reactions for our purification? Maharaja:...