Copyright (c) 2006 Lake of Flowers Productions http://www.lakeofflowers.com/ Media RSS Feed for video containing the complete Lake of Flowers Productions archives selection. Free audio and video downloads from Sri Chaitanya's tradition, the world of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. en-us Sat, 2 Dec 2006 23:22:28 -0500 240 Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Hinduism/Approaches/Vaishnava/Gaudiya 88 31 http://www.lakeofflowers.com/ http://www.lakeofflowers.com/images/rss.png http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_nityananda-trayodasi http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_nityananda-trayodasi Sat, 6 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 : Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu /// Published May 24th, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// The appearance days of the Lord's avatars are always filled with great festivities, and the advent of Sri Nityananda Prabhu -- the eccentric saint who was taken as nondifferent from Krishna's brother, Baladeva -- is no exception. Footage from the festival is divided into two parts: - Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Songs led by Sanatana Das Baba and Anath Bandhu Das Baba. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, visits to surrounding temples. /// Running time: 40:54 Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu : Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu /// Published May 24th, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// The appearance days of the Lord's avatars are always filled with great festivities, and the advent of Sri Nityananda Prabhu -- the eccentric saint who was taken as nondifferent from Krishna's brother, Baladeva -- is no exception. Footage from the festival is divided into two parts: - Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Songs led by Sanatana Das Baba and Anath Bandhu Das Baba. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, visits to surrounding temples. /// Running time: 40:54 Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions 1. Janma-kirtana songs television//Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu - 1. Janma-kirtana songs 2. Parikrama procession television//Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu - 2. Parikrama procession http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_10_on-raganuga-bhakti http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_10_on-raganuga-bhakti Baba's Teachings Series Sun, 5 Jun 2005 10:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #10 - On raganuga-bhakti /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Sequence of smarana -- On the sequence of remembering the pastimes of Krishna. - Radha as Shyamaa -- A description of Radha as the shyama-heroine. - Sakhis and nayikas -- On the descriptions of the eight sakhis in Dhyanachandra's manual. - On lila-smarana -- On remembering the pastimes of Gaura and Govinda; memorizing Vilapa-kusumanjali. - The glory of the manjaris -- In praise of the services of the divine handmaidens of Sri Radha. /// Running time: 35:00 #10 - On raganuga-bhakti Baba's Teachings Series: #10 - On raganuga-bhakti /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Sequence of smarana -- On the sequence of remembering the pastimes of Krishna. - Radha as Shyamaa -- A description of Radha as the shyama-heroine. - Sakhis and nayikas -- On the descriptions of the eight sakhis in Dhyanachandra's manual. - On lila-smarana -- On remembering the pastimes of Gaura and Govinda; memorizing Vilapa-kusumanjali. - The glory of the manjaris -- In praise of the services of the divine handmaidens of Sri Radha. /// Running time: 35:00 #10 - On raganuga-bhakti http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #10 - On raganuga-bhakti television/Baba's Teachings Series/#10 - On raganuga-bhakti Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_4_sadhana-the-practice-of-spiritual-life http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_4_sadhana-the-practice-of-spiritual-life Baba's Teachings Series Fri, 5 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated May 5th, 2006 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Different kinds of sadhana -- Why does one engage in many different kinds of spiritual practices -- wouldn't one be enough? - The meaning of sankirtan -- On the chanting and remembering of the sacred names of Krishna. - The writings of the Goswamis -- Discussion on books that are recommended for reading by everyone. - Remembrance and inner purity -- Purification of the heart as a prerequisite for remembrance and meditation (smarana). /// Running time: 25:51 #04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life Baba's Teachings Series: #04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated May 5th, 2006 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Different kinds of sadhana -- Why does one engage in many different kinds of spiritual practices -- wouldn't one be enough? - The meaning of sankirtan -- On the chanting and remembering of the sacred names of Krishna. - The writings of the Goswamis -- Discussion on books that are recommended for reading by everyone. - Remembrance and inner purity -- Purification of the heart as a prerequisite for remembrance and meditation (smarana). /// Running time: 25:51 #04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life television/Baba's Teachings Series/#04 - Sadhana - The practice of spiritual life Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_5_topics-of-gaurachandra http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_5_topics-of-gaurachandra Baba's Teachings Series Tue, 31 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #05 - Topics of Gaurachandra /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Worship of Narayana -- Why is Lord Narayana worshiped in Gaurachandra's pastimes, although we know it isn't recommended for sadhakas? - Gaura-avatar -- The nature of Gaura-avatar, discussion on Virachandra and Srinivasa who are said to be his avatars. - Gaura in Nilachala -- How do we understand Nilachala, or Jagannath Puri, where Gaura displayed his final pastimes? /// Running time: 18:59 #05 - Topics of Gaurachandra Baba's Teachings Series: #05 - Topics of Gaurachandra /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Worship of Narayana -- Why is Lord Narayana worshiped in Gaurachandra's pastimes, although we know it isn't recommended for sadhakas? - Gaura-avatar -- The nature of Gaura-avatar, discussion on Virachandra and Srinivasa who are said to be his avatars. - Gaura in Nilachala -- How do we understand Nilachala, or Jagannath Puri, where Gaura displayed his final pastimes? /// Running time: 18:59 #05 - Topics of Gaurachandra http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #05 - Topics of Gaurachandra television/Baba's Teachings Series/#05 - Topics of Gaurachandra Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_6_lila-the-pastimes-of-krishna http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_6_lila-the-pastimes-of-krishna Baba's Teachings Series Tue, 31 May 2005 08:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Vasanta-lila -- Pastimes in the spring-season coinciding with Vasanta Panchami. - Holi-lila -- The inner meaning of Holi-lila, the festival of throwing colors. - Prakata and aprakata -- Theological considerations on the manifest and unmanifest pastimes of Krishna. /// Running time: 23:39 #06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna Baba's Teachings Series: #06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Vasanta-lila -- Pastimes in the spring-season coinciding with Vasanta Panchami. - Holi-lila -- The inner meaning of Holi-lila, the festival of throwing colors. - Prakata and aprakata -- Theological considerations on the manifest and unmanifest pastimes of Krishna. /// Running time: 23:39 #06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna television/Baba's Teachings Series/#06 - Lila - The pastimes of Krishna Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_7_guru-tattva-the-spiritual-master http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_7_guru-tattva-the-spiritual-master Baba's Teachings Series Sun, 5 Jun 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #07 - Guru - The spiritual master /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Guru and the karma of the disciple -- Does the guru carry the weight of the disciples' sins after initiation? - Harinama and guru-pranali -- Praying to the holy names, seeking the shelter of a real guru-pranali, a succession of spiritual masters. - Qualities of a sat-guru -- The guru should be realized and belong to a disciplic succession. - Hiding one's guru -- Should the guru be advertised, or should the guru be hidden? /// Running time: 22:49 #07 - Guru - The spiritual master Baba's Teachings Series: #07 - Guru - The spiritual master /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Guru and the karma of the disciple -- Does the guru carry the weight of the disciples' sins after initiation? - Harinama and guru-pranali -- Praying to the holy names, seeking the shelter of a real guru-pranali, a succession of spiritual masters. - Qualities of a sat-guru -- The guru should be realized and belong to a disciplic succession. - Hiding one's guru -- Should the guru be advertised, or should the guru be hidden? /// Running time: 22:49 #07 - Guru - The spiritual master http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #07 - Guru - The spiritual master television/Baba's Teachings Series/#07 - Guru - The spiritual master Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_8_topics-of-devotion http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_8_topics-of-devotion Baba's Teachings Series Sun, 5 Jun 2005 08:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #08 - Topics of devotion /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Four moods of devotion -- What are the moods of devotion Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu brought to the world? - Sphurti and rati -- Arriving to the stage of loving attachment -- meditation, inner visions and revelations. - Srimad Bhagavata -- Is there manjari-bhava to be found in the text? Why should one study the whole Bhagavata? /// Running time: 21:35 #08 - Topics of devotion Baba's Teachings Series: #08 - Topics of devotion /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - Four moods of devotion -- What are the moods of devotion Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu brought to the world? - Sphurti and rati -- Arriving to the stage of loving attachment -- meditation, inner visions and revelations. - Srimad Bhagavata -- Is there manjari-bhava to be found in the text? Why should one study the whole Bhagavata? /// Running time: 21:35 #08 - Topics of devotion http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #08 - Topics of devotion television/Baba's Teachings Series/#08 - Topics of devotion Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_9_come-to-vraja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas-teachings_9_come-to-vraja Baba's Teachings Series Sun, 5 Jun 2005 09:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #09 - Come to Vraja /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - The story of Siddha Baba of Ranabari -- Radha's order to stay in Vraja and her punishment for leaving. - Worship of Govardhan -- Circumambulating Govardhan; remembering the pastime-places. - The water of Radha-kunda -- The glory of the waters of Radha-kunda, the water-pastimes. - Come to Vraja -- Come to Vraja in the month of Kartika! /// Running time: 22:17 #09 - Come to Vraja Baba's Teachings Series: #09 - Come to Vraja /// Published June 5th, 2005 /// Topics covered in this episode: - The story of Siddha Baba of Ranabari -- Radha's order to stay in Vraja and her punishment for leaving. - Worship of Govardhan -- Circumambulating Govardhan; remembering the pastime-places. - The water of Radha-kunda -- The glory of the waters of Radha-kunda, the water-pastimes. - Come to Vraja -- Come to Vraja in the month of Kartika! /// Running time: 22:17 #09 - Come to Vraja http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #09 - Come to Vraja television/Baba's Teachings Series/#09 - Come to Vraja Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_1_common-questions http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_1_common-questions Baba's Teachings Series Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #01 - Common questions /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 19th, 2006 /// Topics covered in this episode: - What is Gaudiya Vaishnavism? An overview of the position of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition in the world of Hinduism: the paths of karma (action), jnana (knowledge) and bhakti (devotion). - What is matter, what is spirit? Discovering the difference between the two, understanding the methodology of realization. - Who is Radha? Explaining the theology of Radha, the original shakti, or potency, of Krishna, the original Godhead. /// Running time: 17:20 #01 - Common questions Baba's Teachings Series: #01 - Common questions /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 19th, 2006 /// Topics covered in this episode: - What is Gaudiya Vaishnavism? An overview of the position of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition in the world of Hinduism: the paths of karma (action), jnana (knowledge) and bhakti (devotion). - What is matter, what is spirit? Discovering the difference between the two, understanding the methodology of realization. - Who is Radha? Explaining the theology of Radha, the original shakti, or potency, of Krishna, the original Godhead. /// Running time: 17:20 #01 - Common questions http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #01 - Common questions television/Baba's Teachings Series/#01 - Common questions Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_2_glories-of-vraja-dhama http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_2_glories-of-vraja-dhama Baba's Teachings Series Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 24th, 2006 /// The abode of Krishna's pastimes appears in three distinct features, namely prakata-prakash or the divine manifest aspect, aprakata-prakash or the divine unmanifest aspect, and drishyamana-prakash, or the aspect visible for the mundane eye. In the second episode of the series, Babaji Maharaja narrates the glories of Vraja-dhama, the most sacred of India's holy places, describing its history and the related theology. /// Running time: 29:23 #02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama Baba's Teachings Series: #02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 24th, 2006 /// The abode of Krishna's pastimes appears in three distinct features, namely prakata-prakash or the divine manifest aspect, aprakata-prakash or the divine unmanifest aspect, and drishyamana-prakash, or the aspect visible for the mundane eye. In the second episode of the series, Babaji Maharaja narrates the glories of Vraja-dhama, the most sacred of India's holy places, describing its history and the related theology. /// Running time: 29:23 #02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama television/Baba's Teachings Series/#02 - Glories of Vraja-dhama Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_3_mahaprabhu-discovers-radhakunda http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/babas_teachings_3_mahaprabhu-discovers-radhakunda Baba's Teachings Series Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:00:00 -0400 Baba's Teachings Series: #03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 25th, 2006 /// Prior to the advent of Sri Chaitanya, the two lakes that were to become the most sacred places of Gaudiya Vaishnava pilgrimage -- Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda -- were lost to the world, their whereabouts unknown. In the third episode of the series, Babaji Maharaja narrates the story of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's quest to discover these two ponds in the land of Vraja. /// Running time: 28:47 #03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda Baba's Teachings Series: #03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Updated April 25th, 2006 /// Prior to the advent of Sri Chaitanya, the two lakes that were to become the most sacred places of Gaudiya Vaishnava pilgrimage -- Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda -- were lost to the world, their whereabouts unknown. In the third episode of the series, Babaji Maharaja narrates the story of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's quest to discover these two ponds in the land of Vraja. /// Running time: 28:47 #03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das #03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda television/Baba's Teachings Series/#03 - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu discovers Radha-kunda Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_adb_tirobhava http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_adb_tirobhava Vraja Festivals Series Mon, 8 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 28th, 2005 /// Updated May 8th, 2006 /// Pandit Sri Advaita Das Babaji was the teacher of many respected saints, a resident of Govardhan. His annual festival is celebrated at both Govardhan and at Radha-kunda. This footage, shot at the Radha-kunda festival, is divided into three parts: - 1. Tirobhava-kirtana - Songs describing Radha and Krishna, followed by a song about the life of Sri Advaita Das Babaji. - 2. Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred lakes of Radha-Kunda and Shyama-kunda. This parikrama is filmed uninterrupted from a participant's perspective. - 3. Concluding kirtana - Songs after the parikrama that conclude the celebration. /// Running time: 53:39 Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 28th, 2005 /// Updated May 8th, 2006 /// Pandit Sri Advaita Das Babaji was the teacher of many respected saints, a resident of Govardhan. His annual festival is celebrated at both Govardhan and at Radha-kunda. This footage, shot at the Radha-kunda festival, is divided into three parts: - 1. Tirobhava-kirtana - Songs describing Radha and Krishna, followed by a song about the life of Sri Advaita Das Babaji. - 2. Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred lakes of Radha-Kunda and Shyama-kunda. This parikrama is filmed uninterrupted from a participant's perspective. - 3. Concluding kirtana - Songs after the parikrama that conclude the celebration. /// Running time: 53:39 Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Tirobhava-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 1. Tirobhava-kirtana 2. Parikrama procession television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 2. Parikrama procession 3. Concluding kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 3. Concluding kirtana http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_adhivasa http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_adhivasa Vraja Festivals Series Sat, 28 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Adhivasa-kirtanas /// Published May 28th, 2005 /// Adhivasa-kirtana refers to songs generally sung a few days before the beginning of a Gaudiya festival. The songs are narrations of Sri Chaitanya and his companions engaged in various festivities. The course of the adhivasa, with the giving of sandalwood pulp and flower garlands, follows the course of the song narrative. This entry has footage from three adhivasa-kirtans: - 1. In preparation for Jiva Goswami's festival at Radha-Damodara temple. - 2. At Sitanath temple and at Vyasa Ghera at Radha-kunda. /// Running time: 27:29 Adhivasa-kirtanas Vraja Festivals Series: Adhivasa-kirtanas /// Published May 28th, 2005 /// Adhivasa-kirtana refers to songs generally sung a few days before the beginning of a Gaudiya festival. The songs are narrations of Sri Chaitanya and his companions engaged in various festivities. The course of the adhivasa, with the giving of sandalwood pulp and flower garlands, follows the course of the song narrative. This entry has footage from three adhivasa-kirtans: - 1. In preparation for Jiva Goswami's festival at Radha-Damodara temple. - 2. At Sitanath temple and at Vyasa Ghera at Radha-kunda. /// Running time: 27:29 Adhivasa-kirtanas http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. At Radha-Damodara temple television/Vraja Festivals Series/Adhivasa-kirtanas - 1. At Radha-Damodara temple 2. At Sitanath Mandir and Vyasa Ghera television/Vraja Festivals Series/Adhivasa-kirtanas - 2. At Sitanath Mandir and Vyasa Ghera http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_advaita-saptami http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_advaita-saptami Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu /// Published May 29th, 2005 /// Updated April 27th, 2006 /// Advaita Acharya was the leader of the Vaishnavas of Nadia predating the advent of Sri Chaitanya. With his fervent worship, he invoked the presence of this avatar of Krishna's. He was known as an avatar of Vishnu himself. The footage from the celebration of his appearance day is divided into two parts: - 1. Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Advaita Prabhu. - 2. Adhivasa-kirtana - Songs in the evening in preparation for the next days' festivities. /// Running time: 37:49 Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu Vraja Festivals Series: Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu /// Published May 29th, 2005 /// Updated April 27th, 2006 /// Advaita Acharya was the leader of the Vaishnavas of Nadia predating the advent of Sri Chaitanya. With his fervent worship, he invoked the presence of this avatar of Krishna's. He was known as an avatar of Vishnu himself. The footage from the celebration of his appearance day is divided into two parts: - 1. Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Advaita Prabhu. - 2. Adhivasa-kirtana - Songs in the evening in preparation for the next days' festivities. /// Running time: 37:49 Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Janma-lila-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu - 1. Janma-lila-kirtana 2. Evening Kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Advaita Saptami - The appearance of Advaita Prabhu - 2. Evening Kirtana http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_holi-festival-of-colors_compilation http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_holi-festival-of-colors_compilation Vraja Festivals Series Sun, 22 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Holi, a festival celebrated annually in India in early springtime, is undoubtedly among the more colorful celebrations in the world. This compilation, the first in our Vraja Festivals series, brings you to five temples at the sacred village of Radha-kunda, where the festival is celebrated with colorful powders and songs describing the sports of Radha and Krishna for several weeks. /// Running time: 10:16 Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation Vraja Festivals Series: Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation /// Published May 22nd, 2005 /// Holi, a festival celebrated annually in India in early springtime, is undoubtedly among the more colorful celebrations in the world. This compilation, the first in our Vraja Festivals series, brings you to five temples at the sacred village of Radha-kunda, where the festival is celebrated with colorful powders and songs describing the sports of Radha and Krishna for several weeks. /// Running time: 10:16 Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation television/Vraja Festivals Series/Holi - Festival of Colors - Compilation http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_kbdb_tirobhava http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_kbdb_tirobhava Vraja Festivals Series Mon, 23 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) /// Published May 23rd, 2005 /// The day of a great saint's passing away to the world beyond frequently becomes an annual celebration. The second entry in our Festival series presents the tirobhava-mahotsava, or disappearance celebration, of the late Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja of Radha-kunda. Footage from the festival is divided into three parts: - 1. Adhivasa-kirtana - A gathering taking place in the evening two days before the festival, an opening to the celebration. - 2. Tirobhava-kirtana - A gathering on the morning of the festival day where songs describing the life-story of the saint are sung. - 3. Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, carrying a picture of the saint on a palanquin. /// Running time: 96:49 Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) /// Published May 23rd, 2005 /// The day of a great saint's passing away to the world beyond frequently becomes an annual celebration. The second entry in our Festival series presents the tirobhava-mahotsava, or disappearance celebration, of the late Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja of Radha-kunda. Footage from the festival is divided into three parts: - 1. Adhivasa-kirtana - A gathering taking place in the evening two days before the festival, an opening to the celebration. - 2. Tirobhava-kirtana - A gathering on the morning of the festival day where songs describing the life-story of the saint are sung. - 3. Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, carrying a picture of the saint on a palanquin. /// Running time: 96:49 Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Adhivasa-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) - 1. Adhivasa-kirtana 2. Tirobhava-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) - 2. Tirobhava-kirtana 3. Parikrama television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2004) - 3. Parikrama http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_maghi-purnima http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_maghi-purnima Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Maghi Purnima - Circumambulating Govardhan /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Updated April 27th, 2006 /// Maghi Purnima -- the full-moon day of the month of Magh -- is a popular day for pilgrimage, as flocks of pilgrims journey to the sacred Mount Govardhana for a twenty-two kilometer circumambulation (parikrama). On this day, the devotees at Radha-kunda arrange a sankirtan-procession around the hill, stopping at Govinda-kunda to sing songs of Madhavendra Puri's discovery of the deity of Gopal. /// Running time: 55:26 Maghi Purnima - Circumambulating Govardhan Vraja Festivals Series: Maghi Purnima - Circumambulating Govardhan /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Updated April 27th, 2006 /// Maghi Purnima -- the full-moon day of the month of Magh -- is a popular day for pilgrimage, as flocks of pilgrims journey to the sacred Mount Govardhana for a twenty-two kilometer circumambulation (parikrama). On this day, the devotees at Radha-kunda arrange a sankirtan-procession around the hill, stopping at Govinda-kunda to sing songs of Madhavendra Puri's discovery of the deity of Gopal. /// Running time: 55:26 Maghi Purnima - Circumambulating Govardhan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Maghi Purnima television/Vraja Festivals Series/Maghi Purnima - Circumambulating Govardhan - Maghi Purnima http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_mb-tirobhava http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_mb-tirobhava Vraja Festivals Series Tue, 31 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji was very fond of the prayers of Vilapa-kusumanjali. In memory of his disappearance day, there is an annual festival held at the Gaura-dhama Colony at Radha-kunda, at which Pandit Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja speaks on the text. This entry features footage from the lectures, from the kirtan before and after the program, and from the distribution of a feast of sanctified food (prasad) to the assembly of devotees. /// Running time: 20:39 Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival Vraja Festivals Series: Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji was very fond of the prayers of Vilapa-kusumanjali. In memory of his disappearance day, there is an annual festival held at the Gaura-dhama Colony at Radha-kunda, at which Pandit Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja speaks on the text. This entry features footage from the lectures, from the kirtan before and after the program, and from the distribution of a feast of sanctified food (prasad) to the assembly of devotees. /// Running time: 20:39 Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava television/Vraja Festivals Series/Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - Madrasi Sri Krishna Das Babaji's Tirobhava http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_nityananda-trayodasi http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_nityananda-trayodasi Vraja Festivals Series Sat, 6 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu /// Published May 24th, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// The appearance days of the Lord's avatars are always filled with great festivities, and the advent of Sri Nityananda Prabhu -- the eccentric saint who was taken as nondifferent from Krishna's brother, Baladeva -- is no exception. Footage from the festival is divided into two parts: - Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Songs led by Sanatana Das Baba and Anath Bandhu Das Baba. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, visits to surrounding temples. /// Running time: 40:54 Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu Vraja Festivals Series: Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu /// Published May 24th, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// The appearance days of the Lord's avatars are always filled with great festivities, and the advent of Sri Nityananda Prabhu -- the eccentric saint who was taken as nondifferent from Krishna's brother, Baladeva -- is no exception. Footage from the festival is divided into two parts: - Janma-lila-kirtana - Songs describing the birth and life of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Songs led by Sanatana Das Baba and Anath Bandhu Das Baba. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred ponds of Radha-kunda and Shyama-kunda, visits to surrounding temples. /// Running time: 40:54 Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Janma-kirtana songs television/Vraja Festivals Series/Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu - 1. Janma-kirtana songs 2. Parikrama procession television/Vraja Festivals Series/Nityananda Trayodasi - Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu - 2. Parikrama procession http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_pcdb-tirobhava http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_pcdb-tirobhava Vraja Festivals Series Fri, 5 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Updated May 5th, 2006 /// Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji was a respected mahatma, saint and teacher of Gaudiya Vaishnavism who lived on the banks of lake Manasi Ganga at the town of Govardhan. The footage from his festival is divided into three parts: - Adhivasa-kirtana - The opening songs of the festival. - Tirobhava-kirtana - Songs describing Radha and Krishna, followed by a song about the life of Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred lake of Manasi Ganga that is told to have appeared from the thoughts of Krishna himself. /// Running time: 156:04 Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Updated May 5th, 2006 /// Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji was a respected mahatma, saint and teacher of Gaudiya Vaishnavism who lived on the banks of lake Manasi Ganga at the town of Govardhan. The footage from his festival is divided into three parts: - Adhivasa-kirtana - The opening songs of the festival. - Tirobhava-kirtana - Songs describing Radha and Krishna, followed by a song about the life of Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji. - Parikrama - Circumambulation of the sacred lake of Manasi Ganga that is told to have appeared from the thoughts of Krishna himself. /// Running time: 156:04 Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Adhivasa-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 1. Adhivasa-kirtana 2. Tirobhava-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 2. Tirobhava-kirtana 3. Parikrama procession television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Priyacharan Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival - 3. Parikrama procession http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_ranabari-siddha-baba http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_ranabari-siddha-baba Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 26 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Ranabari /// Published May 26th, 2005 /// Siddha Krishna Das Baba of Ranabari was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. Pleased with the villagers of Ranabari, the story goes, he blessed them to never suffer of famine or disease. The villagers organize the festival on a yearly basis and participate with great enthusiasm. This video includes footage of both the tirobhava-kirtan songs and the sankirtan-procession through the village. /// Running time: 19:44 Festival of Siddha Baba of Ranabari Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Ranabari /// Published May 26th, 2005 /// Siddha Krishna Das Baba of Ranabari was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. Pleased with the villagers of Ranabari, the story goes, he blessed them to never suffer of famine or disease. The villagers organize the festival on a yearly basis and participate with great enthusiasm. This video includes footage of both the tirobhava-kirtan songs and the sankirtan-procession through the village. /// Running time: 19:44 Festival of Siddha Baba of Ranabari http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Siddha Baba of Ranabari television/Vraja Festivals Series/Festival of Siddha Baba of Ranabari - Siddha Baba of Ranabari http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_shiva-ratri http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_shiva-ratri Vraja Festivals Series Sat, 6 May 2006 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Shiva Chaturdasi - Shiva Ratri /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// Shiva Chaturdasi, otherwise known as Shiva Ratri -- The Night of Shiva -- is a popular festival across the Hindu-landscape. Gaudiya Vaishnavas worship Shiva as the greatest among Vishnu's worshipers, seeking his blessings for their path of devotion. On Shiva Ratri, the devotees at Radha-kunda circumambulate the village to the accompaniment of songs, visiting the main temples of Shiva in the area. /// Running time: 35:46 Shiva Chaturdasi - Shiva Ratri Vraja Festivals Series: Shiva Chaturdasi - Shiva Ratri /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Updated May 6th, 2006 /// Shiva Chaturdasi, otherwise known as Shiva Ratri -- The Night of Shiva -- is a popular festival across the Hindu-landscape. Gaudiya Vaishnavas worship Shiva as the greatest among Vishnu's worshipers, seeking his blessings for their path of devotion. On Shiva Ratri, the devotees at Radha-kunda circumambulate the village to the accompaniment of songs, visiting the main temples of Shiva in the area. /// Running time: 35:46 Shiva Chaturdasi - Shiva Ratri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Shiva Ratri television/Vraja Festivals Series/Shiva Chaturdasi - Shiva Ratri - Shiva Ratri http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_shyamasundar-mandir-kirtan http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_shyamasundar-mandir-kirtan Vraja Festivals Series Tue, 31 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Kirtan, or singing of the Hare Krishna mantra, is a common occurence in many of the temples in the village of Radha-kunda such as Shyamasundara Mandir. Expert singers and players (kirtaniyas), such as Sanatana Das Baba who leads this kirtan, are invited over to sing for the pleasure of the deity. Today's kirtan is followed by arati, a ceremonial worship in which incense, lamps, water and other such items are offered to the deity of the temple. The occasion is concluded with a circumambulation of the temple, again to the accompaniment of songs. /// Running time: 36:00 Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir Vraja Festivals Series: Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// Kirtan, or singing of the Hare Krishna mantra, is a common occurence in many of the temples in the village of Radha-kunda such as Shyamasundara Mandir. Expert singers and players (kirtaniyas), such as Sanatana Das Baba who leads this kirtan, are invited over to sing for the pleasure of the deity. Today's kirtan is followed by arati, a ceremonial worship in which incense, lamps, water and other such items are offered to the deity of the temple. The occasion is concluded with a circumambulation of the temple, again to the accompaniment of songs. /// Running time: 36:00 Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir television/Vraja Festivals Series/Kirtan at Shyamasundar Mandir Sanatana Das Babaji http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_suryakunda-siddha-baba http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_suryakunda-siddha-baba Vraja Festivals Series Fri, 27 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda (2004) /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Siddha Madhusudana Das Baba was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. The festival is celebrated annually at Surya-kunda, the scenic Lake of the Sun-god, where great numbers of devotees gather from all over the land of Vraja to commemorate his departure to the world of Radha and Krishna. This video includes footage of the tirobhava-kirtan songs at the ashram and the lila-kirtan songs at the temple of Surya-deva along with other festivities. /// Running time: 19:41 Festival of Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda (2004) Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda (2004) /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Siddha Madhusudana Das Baba was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. The festival is celebrated annually at Surya-kunda, the scenic Lake of the Sun-god, where great numbers of devotees gather from all over the land of Vraja to commemorate his departure to the world of Radha and Krishna. This video includes footage of the tirobhava-kirtan songs at the ashram and the lila-kirtan songs at the temple of Surya-deva along with other festivities. /// Running time: 19:41 Festival of Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda (2004) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda television/Vraja Festivals Series/Festival of Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda (2004) - Siddha Baba of Surya-kunda http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_vasantapancami-parikrama http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/festivals_vasantapancami-parikrama Vraja Festivals Series Fri, 27 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Vasanta Panchami - The beginning of spring /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Vasanta Panchami, literally "the fifth day of the spring", marks the beginning of the spring time in Vraja. In temples, the deities no longer wear their winter clothes. The occasion also coincides with the celebration of Sarasvati-puja, or the worship of the goddess of learning. This video shows the sankirtan-procession visiting a number of temples in the village of Radha-kunda. /// Running time: 11:09 Vasanta Panchami - The beginning of spring Vraja Festivals Series: Vasanta Panchami - The beginning of spring /// Published May 27th, 2005 /// Vasanta Panchami, literally "the fifth day of the spring", marks the beginning of the spring time in Vraja. In temples, the deities no longer wear their winter clothes. The occasion also coincides with the celebration of Sarasvati-puja, or the worship of the goddess of learning. This video shows the sankirtan-procession visiting a number of temples in the village of Radha-kunda. /// Running time: 11:09 Vasanta Panchami - The beginning of spring http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Vasanta Panchami television/Vraja Festivals Series/Vasanta Panchami - The beginning of spring - Vasanta Panchami http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/gaura-purnima http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/gaura-purnima Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:47:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Gauranga Jayanti - The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2005) /// Published April 27th, 2006 /// Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, also known as Gauranga on account of his golden effulgence, appeared in the land of Nadia, Bengal, to bless the people of this wretched age with the chanting of the divine Names laden with unprecedented amorous love for God, Krishna. His appearance is celebrated annually on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. This video contains footage from both the previous day's opening kirtana as well as the festival day's celebrations. /// Running time: 34:46 Gauranga Jayanti - The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2005) Vraja Festivals Series: Gauranga Jayanti - The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2005) /// Published April 27th, 2006 /// Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, also known as Gauranga on account of his golden effulgence, appeared in the land of Nadia, Bengal, to bless the people of this wretched age with the chanting of the divine Names laden with unprecedented amorous love for God, Krishna. His appearance is celebrated annually on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. This video contains footage from both the previous day's opening kirtana as well as the festival day's celebrations. /// Running time: 34:46 Gauranga Jayanti - The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2005) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Sri Gauranga Jayanti (2005) television/Vraja Festivals Series/Gauranga Jayanti - The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (2005) - Sri Gauranga Jayanti (2005) Sanatana Das Babaji http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/govardhana-siddha-baba-2005 http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/govardhana-siddha-baba-2005 Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 11 May 2006 16:23:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Govardhana (2005) /// Published May 11th, 2006 /// Siddha Krishna Das Baba of Govardhana was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. The festival is celebrated annually at Manasi-ganga, a lake said to have appeared directly from Krishna's thoughts, at Govardhan. This video features footage of the tirobhava-kirtan songs at a place near Siddha Baba's ashram, including a beautiful rendition of Thakur Mahashaya's Sri Rupa Paschate Ami. /// Running time: 42:34 Festival of Siddha Baba of Govardhana (2005) Vraja Festivals Series: Festival of Siddha Baba of Govardhana (2005) /// Published May 11th, 2006 /// Siddha Krishna Das Baba of Govardhana was one of the four famous siddha-babas of Vraja. The festival is celebrated annually at Manasi-ganga, a lake said to have appeared directly from Krishna's thoughts, at Govardhan. This video features footage of the tirobhava-kirtan songs at a place near Siddha Baba's ashram, including a beautiful rendition of Thakur Mahashaya's Sri Rupa Paschate Ami. /// Running time: 42:34 Festival of Siddha Baba of Govardhana (2005) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Siddha Baba of Govardhan - Tirobhava-kirtan television/Vraja Festivals Series/Festival of Siddha Baba of Govardhana (2005) - Siddha Baba of Govardhan - Tirobhava-kirtan http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/holi-shyamasundar-mandir http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/holi-shyamasundar-mandir Vraja Festivals Series Mon, 15 May 2006 18:19:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir /// Published May 15th, 2006 /// Holi, the wonderful festival of colors, is celebrated in the village of Radha-kunda for several weeks, with the devotees going from one temple to the next, singing songs of Radha and Krishna enrapt in the joys of the festival. As the songs reach their pinnacles, color-powder flies in all directions, covering the atmosphere in multi-colored clouds! This entry also contains the suchaka-song of Rasikananda Prabhu and a parikrama-procession visiting different temples of the village. /// Running time: 37:36 Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir Vraja Festivals Series: Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir /// Published May 15th, 2006 /// Holi, the wonderful festival of colors, is celebrated in the village of Radha-kunda for several weeks, with the devotees going from one temple to the next, singing songs of Radha and Krishna enrapt in the joys of the festival. As the songs reach their pinnacles, color-powder flies in all directions, covering the atmosphere in multi-colored clouds! This entry also contains the suchaka-song of Rasikananda Prabhu and a parikrama-procession visiting different temples of the village. /// Running time: 37:36 Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir television/Vraja Festivals Series/Holi at Shyamasundar Mandir http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/kbdb-adhivasa-2006-v http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/kbdb-adhivasa-2006-v Vraja Festivals Series Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:32:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) /// Published April 12th, 2006 /// Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja's festival, occuring annually in December at Brajananda Ghera, Radha-kunda, is one of the best attended occasions of the season. Kirtaniyas from both Govardhan and Radha-kunda gather to the grand opening kirtan of the festival two days before the event. The adhivasa-kirtana is uncut, the event is featured in its entirety. Front row kirtaniyas from left to right: Harimohan Dasji, Prana Kishor Das Babaji, Anath Bandhu Das Babaji, Hare Krishna Das Babaji, Sanatana Das Babaji, Gopal Das Babaji. /// Running time: 132:18 Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) Vraja Festivals Series: Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) /// Published April 12th, 2006 /// Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja's festival, occuring annually in December at Brajananda Ghera, Radha-kunda, is one of the best attended occasions of the season. Kirtaniyas from both Govardhan and Radha-kunda gather to the grand opening kirtan of the festival two days before the event. The adhivasa-kirtana is uncut, the event is featured in its entirety. Front row kirtaniyas from left to right: Harimohan Dasji, Prana Kishor Das Babaji, Anath Bandhu Das Babaji, Hare Krishna Das Babaji, Sanatana Das Babaji, Gopal Das Babaji. /// Running time: 132:18 Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Gurvastakam, Jayare Jayare Gaura television/Vraja Festivals Series/Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) - 1. Gurvastakam, Jayare Jayare Gaura Hare Krishna Das Babaji 2. Jayare Jayare cont'd, Eka Adhivasa Ani television/Vraja Festivals Series/Opening kirtan for Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's festival (2005) - 2. Jayare Jayare cont'd, Eka Adhivasa Ani Hare Krishna Das Babaji http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/kbdb-tirobhava-2006-v http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/kbdb-tirobhava-2006-v Vraja Festivals Series Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:30:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) /// Published April 20th, 2006 /// This footage features the memorial festival of Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja of Radha-kunda in its entirety, featuring a series of songs sung at the morning of the occasion, the parikrama-procession circumambulating the two sacred lakes of the village, and the concluding songs. Lead kirtaniyas from left to right: Prana Kishor Das Babaji, Anath Bandhu Das Babaji, Hare Krishna Das Babaji, Sanatana Das Babaji /// Running time: 188:16 Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) Vraja Festivals Series: Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) /// Published April 20th, 2006 /// This footage features the memorial festival of Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji Maharaja of Radha-kunda in its entirety, featuring a series of songs sung at the morning of the occasion, the parikrama-procession circumambulating the two sacred lakes of the village, and the concluding songs. Lead kirtaniyas from left to right: Prana Kishor Das Babaji, Anath Bandhu Das Babaji, Hare Krishna Das Babaji, Sanatana Das Babaji /// Running time: 188:16 Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das 1. Gaurachandrika television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) - 1. Gaurachandrika Hare Krishna Das Babaji 2. Prarthana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) - 2. Prarthana Hare Krishna Das Babaji, Prana Kishor Das Babaji 3. Suchaka-kirtan television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) - 3. Suchaka-kirtan Hare Krishna Das Babaji 4. Parikrama-procession television/Vraja Festivals Series/Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's Tirobhava-festival (2005) - 4. Parikrama-procession http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/niyama-seva http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/niyama-seva Vraja Festivals Series Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:56:00 -0400 Vraja Festivals Series: Niyama-seva kirtana - Songs in the temples /// Published June 1st, 2006 /// Updated July 14th, 2006 /// The sacred month of Niyama-seva, occuring annually in October-November, is brimming with devotional festivity. In the village of Radha-kunda, the devotees circumambulate the village to the accompaniment of kirtan, stopping at different temples to relish songs authored by the blessed poets of the Gaudiya Vaishnava heritage. Kirtaniyas: Sanatana Das Babaji, Visvambhara Das Babaji. A total of four compilations of songs will be released. Part 1: Miscellaneous kirtan 1. Jaya Jaya Guru Vancha-kalpataru (SD) - 2. Kirtan at Jagannath Mandir (VD) - 3. Keno Gelam Yamunar Jale? (SD) - 4. Shyama Teri Vamsi (SD) - 5. Yamunar Kinare (SD) Part 2: In Praise of Gaura 1. Goracanda Piritaho (VDB) - 2. Nitai Guna Mani - 3. Marame Legeche Gaura (SD) - 4. Dadhi Mangal at Raghunatha Das Gosvami's samadhi Part 3: In Praise of Radharani Six Hindi songs in praise of Radharani. Part 4: Padavali-kirtana 1. Hari Hari Viphale Janama (SD) - 2. Bahuta Minati Koruto (SD) - 3. Sri Govinda Gopinatha (SD) /// Running time: 106:02 Niyama-seva kirtana - Songs in the temples Vraja Festivals Series: Niyama-seva kirtana - Songs in the temples /// Published June 1st, 2006 /// Updated July 14th, 2006 /// The sacred month of Niyama-seva, occuring annually in October-November, is brimming with devotional festivity. In the village of Radha-kunda, the devotees circumambulate the village to the accompaniment of kirtan, stopping at different temples to relish songs authored by the blessed poets of the Gaudiya Vaishnava heritage. Kirtaniyas: Sanatana Das Babaji, Visvambhara Das Babaji. A total of four compilations of songs will be released. Part 1: Miscellaneous kirtan 1. Jaya Jaya Guru Vancha-kalpataru (SD) - 2. Kirtan at Jagannath Mandir (VD) - 3. Keno Gelam Yamunar Jale? (SD) - 4. Shyama Teri Vamsi (SD) - 5. Yamunar Kinare (SD) Part 2: In Praise of Gaura 1. Goracanda Piritaho (VDB) - 2. Nitai Guna Mani - 3. Marame Legeche Gaura (SD) - 4. 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Padavali-kirtana television/Vraja Festivals Series/Niyama-seva kirtana - Songs in the temples - 4. Padavali-kirtana Sanatana Das Babaji http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/niyama-seva-parikrama http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/niyama-seva-parikrama Vraja Festivals Series Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Vraja Festivals Series: Niyama-seva Parikrama - Circumambulating Radha-kunda /// Published May 25th, 2006 /// Niyama-seva, occuring annually in October-November, is a one-month period during which followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition embark on pilgrimage, often to the sacred land of Vraja, leading a simple life full of austerity and increased spiritual practices. In the village of Radha-kunda, parikrama-processions go around the village to the accompaniment of kirtan, with visits to different temples, are a daily event. This video features one such event, with a stop on the way at Varakuli Mandir for an adhivasa-kirtan. Uncut, filmed from a participant's perspective. /// Running time: 58:02 Niyama-seva Parikrama - Circumambulating Radha-kunda Vraja Festivals Series: Niyama-seva Parikrama - Circumambulating Radha-kunda /// Published May 25th, 2006 /// Niyama-seva, occuring annually in October-November, is a one-month period during which followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition embark on pilgrimage, often to the sacred land of Vraja, leading a simple life full of austerity and increased spiritual practices. In the village of Radha-kunda, parikrama-processions go around the village to the accompaniment of kirtan, with visits to different temples, are a daily event. This video features one such event, with a stop on the way at Varakuli Mandir for an adhivasa-kirtan. Uncut, filmed from a participant's perspective. /// Running time: 58:02 Niyama-seva Parikrama - Circumambulating Radha-kunda http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Lake of Flowers Productions Madhavananda Das Niyama-seva Parikrama television/Vraja Festivals Series/Niyama-seva Parikrama - Circumambulating Radha-kunda - Niyama-seva Parikrama http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/madrasi-baba_uddhava-sandesh http://www.lakeofflowers.com/entry/madrasi-baba_uddhava-sandesh Madrasi Baba Series Tue, 31 May 2005 07:00:00 -0400 Madrasi Baba Series: Reading from Uddhava Sandesh /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// This is a series of readings and explanations from Rupa Goswami's Uddhava Sandesh, narrating the dramatic story of Uddhava's carrying a message from Krishna, now a resident of Mathura, to the residents of Gokula plunged in a deep agony of separation from him. The text is translated from Nambrata Brahmachari's edition. The entry consists of a total of 23 files containing approximately 23 hours of narration. /// Running time: 60:00 Reading from Uddhava Sandesh Madrasi Baba Series: Reading from Uddhava Sandesh /// Published May 31st, 2005 /// This is a series of readings and explanations from Rupa Goswami's Uddhava Sandesh, narrating the dramatic story of Uddhava's carrying a message from Krishna, now a resident of Mathura, to the residents of Gokula plunged in a deep agony of separation from him. The text is translated from Nambrata Brahmachari's edition. 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