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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #44 | Art, Creativity & the Anatomy of Wonder — Lila Vrindavana 4/16/25In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Lila Vrindavan Dasi—a visual artist, teacher, mentor, and yogini—whose life bridges the worlds of art and spirituality. Lila Vrindavan's journey began in Russian classical ballet and later transitioned into the visual arts, culminating in a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Her deep engagement with mysticism, yoga, Ayurveda, and bhakti has informed both her creative and spiritual practices.
Lila Vrindavan is the founder of Luminous Arts, a sanctuary where artistic expression and sacred exploration come together through community and education. She leads global artist pilgrimages and...2025-04-161h 19
The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #43 | Faith, Science & the Consciousness Puzzle — Yogesvara April 2, 2024In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we sit down with Yogeshwar Das—Vaishnava thinker, educator, and biographer—to explore the rich dialogue between faith and reason, science and spirituality. With a background in Holocaust documentation, war crimes journalism, and spiritual biography, Yogeshwar brings a unique perspective to questions of consciousness, matter, and how we define (and redefine) both.
Together, we navigate the complementarities and tensions between these fields, diving into deep philosophical and existential inquiries. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation, and be part of an ongoing dialogue that challenges the boundaries of knowledge and beli...2025-04-021h 25
The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #42 | Bhakti, Trauma & the Human Experience — Krishna Lila, March 19, 2025Krishna Lila’s response to childhood trauma led her to ask life’s biggest questions: Who am I? What am I doing here? What is the purpose? Where is the meaning?
In this conversation, Krishna Lila shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery and the pivotal inner shifts that guided her from dissociative survival to embodied spirituality. For years, she felt trapped inside a box, with the instructions for escape written on the outside. She sought answers through top-rated psychologists and eventually entered the field herself, searching for a way out. But it wasn’t until a profound experi...2025-03-191h 44
The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #41 | Life as Guru: The Daily Act of Initiation - Venkata Bhatta 3/5/25Join Swami Padmanabha and Venkata Bhatta—assistant dean of religious life and chaplain at Princeton University, author, and co-host of the Namarasa Podcast—for a thought-provoking conversation. Together, they explore the nuance of liminality, where nouns become adjectives, and the in-between spaces of life reveal their depth. As the discussion unfolds, it offers rich insights that inspire an active, conscious embrace of daily life—where life itself becomes the guru continually offering deeper and deepr initiations.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #40 | Identity Crisis and the Courage to Heal - Sukhavaha dasi 2/19/25In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we welcome Sukhavaha dasi—author, healer, and radical personalist. Born into a Protestant minister’s family and later initiated by Srila Prabhupada, Sukhavaha has spent decades guiding spiritual seekers through emotional healing and self-discovery. Join Swami Padmanabha and Sukhavaha as they explore themes of radical personalism, identity, navigating crises, and making peace with the mind. She shares insights on self-worth, healing buried emotions, and deepening our connection with the divine. With wisdom drawn from her own transformative journey, this conversation is both inspiring and deeply personal.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #39 | Independent Thinking in Bhakti | Madhavananda dasa - 2/5/25“Independent Thinking” might seem at odds with a tradition centered on surrender—but think again. In this organic and dynamic conversation, Madhavananda Dasa joins Swami Padmanabha to illuminate the multifaceted jewel of Guru Tattva. Together, they explore the evolving roles of both the guru and spiritual institutions, examining how these two forces interact. Taking the pulse of their communities, they reflect on the current understanding and pressing needs surrounding these essential themes.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #38 | Finding Hope Within the Storm | Manjuali dasi - 1/15/25Join Swami Padmanabha in this heartfelt conversation with Manjuali as she shares her deep connection with Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja, exploring the transformative role of prayer in navigating life’s challenges and viewing Krishna as an ever-evolving mystery. Drawing from decades of inner work on the path of bhakti, she offers a beautiful and hopeful perspective that inspires younger generations to embrace and integrate the many layers of experience as part of their spiritual journey.
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2025 Swami PadmanabhaCelebrating One Year of Tadatmya Sangha — January 11, 2025🌟 One Year of Tadatmya Sangha 🌟
Today, we celebrated the first birthday of Tadatmya Sangha, our Devotional Alliance. It was a heartfelt gathering filled with reflections, sharing, and gratitude for all that has unfolded over this past year.
Looking back, it was wonderful to recount what we’ve co-created together—weekly satsangs, TAD Talks, podcasts, retreats, sisterhoods and brotherhoods, and so many personal exchanges that have deepened our connection. But more than the activities, what is truly moving is the inner transformation, healing, and belonging that we’ve nurtured as a sangha.
During our celebration...2025-01-111h 252024 Swami PadmanabhaCelebrating One Year of Tadatmya Sangha — January 11, 2025🌟 One Year of Tadatmya Sangha 🌟
Today, we celebrated the first birthday of Tadatmya Sangha, our Devotional Alliance. It was a heartfelt gathering filled with reflections, sharing, and gratitude for all that has unfolded over this past year.
Looking back, it was wonderful to recount what we’ve co-created together—weekly satsangs, TAD Talks, podcasts, retreats, sisterhoods and brotherhoods, and so many personal exchanges that have deepened our connection. But more than the activities, what is truly moving is the inner transformation, healing, and belonging that we’ve nurtured as a sangha.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #37 | Yoga, Vedanta, and the Modern Mind | Siddhartha Krishna - 1/1/25Join Swami Padmanabha for a captivating conversation with Siddhartha Krishna that spans the relationship between Advaita Vedanta and theistic philosophy, the integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary life, and the harmony of secular disciplines with the Vedas. Packed with profound insights and practical wisdom, this conversation offers a rich tapestry of thought for anyone eager to dive deep into the timeless and the modern. Don’t miss it!
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Siddhartha Krishna is a scholar, teacher, and prolific writer deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta. Raised in a family of yog...2025-01-011h 56
The Late Morning Program with NamarasaSannyasa in the Modern World_ The Unfiltered Truth from Swami Padmanabha _ Ep. 168This podcast was recorded in June 2024 in New Jersey, USA
Swami Padmanabha is a monk, theologian, and scholar within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. For over twenty-five years, he has traveled extensively, delivering lectures at universities, ashrams, and institutions worldwide. Fluent in English and Spanish, Swami is the author of hundreds of articles and two books, published in multiple languages and praised by both academics and practitioners. Additionally, Swami hosts The Free Radical Podcast, where he engages in conversation with guests from diverse disciplines. As the founder of Tadatmya Devotional Alliance (tadatmya.org), Swami Padmanabha serves as a spiritual mentor, drawing...2024-12-262h 06
TADATMYA River 2024TAD Talks—with guest Ravi | CERTITUDE: a double-edged sword, December 22, 2024Certitude can be a powerful force—guiding us with clarity and purpose. But it can also become a barrier, narrowing our perspective and hindering connection. Join us as we navigate this aspect of our spiritual journey and delve into the paradox of certitude: its beauty and its shadows.
In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore how certainty can shape our understanding of ourselves, our world, one another, and the Divine. Vulnerability, creativity, and trust weave through the discussion, offering fresh perspectives on the edge between stifling conviction and dedicated openness.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #36 | Pushti Marg meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism | Maitri Goswami - 12/18/24As a 17th-generation descendant of Sri Vallabhacharya, Maitri Goswami has devoted her life to studying the sacred texts of the Pushti Bhakti Marg under the guidance of her father and revered guru.
Join Swami and Maitri in an enriching exploration of their shared spiritual heritage, illuminating profound connections between the Gaudiya and Vallabha Sampradayas. Together, they delve into themes such as the emanation of the world as Bhagavan’s lila, its intrinsic connection to the Divine, the ever-evolving nature of the soul and the Absolute, and the unending journey of bhakti. Don’t miss this unique and insp...2024-12-191h 29
TADATMYA River 2024TAD Talks—with guest Manjuali | Seeing the Hand of God, December 8, 2024Join us for our inaugural session of TAD Talks: Toward Authentic Dialogue as co-hosts Bhaktirasa and Yugala-kishor welcome senior Vaishnavi Manjuali Devi Dasi for an informal and interactive discussion on recognizing God’s active presence in our lives.
Manjuali Devi Dasi began her Bhakti Yoga journey in 1971 after meeting Krishna devotees in Chicago. She was initiated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in May 1972 in Los Angeles. In 1976, Srila Prabhupada sent her and her late husband, Jayatirtha das, to England to manage Bhaktivedanta Manor and oversee the UK Yatra. Following Jayatirtha das’s acceptance of the renounced orde...2024-12-081h 29
The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #35 | Being the Beloved of God | Raddhanti Swami - 12/4/24Born in Italy, Raddhanti Swami’s early encounters with racial discrimination steered him away from violence and division, nurturing a natural inclination toward spirituality from a young age. Drawn by the beauty and sweetness of bhakti, he found it more compelling than aspects of the Divine such as opulence, power, or control. Join this inspiring journey as we explore the dynamic interplay between person and persona, individuality and individuation, the roles of religious masks, shields, and armor, the art of making and breaking vows with integrity, and much more.
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live: What's to fear? Life, Loss, and Liberation | Yugala Kishor dasIn a world where material life feels precarious, we often make choices rooted in a deep-seated fear of fear itself. Reality can seem indifferent to our suffering—but is it truly silent?
Through exploring themes of uncertainty, loss, and death, this presentation and discussion seeks to uncover how our relationship with fear can serve as a profound guide on the path of love.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #34 | Advaita Vedanta Meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism | Jeffery Long - 11/20/24Witness the interplay between two profound spiritual traditions as Swami Padmanabha and Jeffery Long and explore how Radical Personalism bridges the the expanse normally seen between Advaita Vedanta and Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
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Thinking BhaktiThe Vedanta of Paramahamsa Vishwananda - Tadatmya Vedanta Series 2/3 | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP28The second episode delves into a deeper analysis of Tādātmya Vedānta - A Treatise on the Philosophy of the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya, written to provide a foundational philosophical conclusion (siddhānta) based on the teachings of Paramahamsa Vishwananda. It situates the contemporary movement of the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya within the expansive traditions of Vaiṣṇavism and Vedānta.In this episode, we explore the landscape of Vedānta and its significance, examining what makes Vedānta unique among the various schools of thought within Sanātana Dharma. We also discuss the ways in which Advai...2024-11-132h 16
TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live: The Fire a Father Approaches | Ananda-murari - November 10, 2024Parenthood is a dynamic experience, integral to the human and spiritual experience. Ananda will share his recent musings and experience on spiritual life in the midst of being a father or any kind of parent for that matter.
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The Free Radical PodcastTHE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #33 | A Pilgrim's Journey | Pranada dasi - November 6, 2024Drop in on this candid moment as Pranada dasi, author of the award-winning Bhakti trilogy and dedicated Vaishnavi, unknowingly joins the Free Radical Podcast and continues to share her deep experiences, insights, struggles and appreciation of the—as she puts it—gorgeous path of bhakti.
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—What is Love? with Ujjvala das - October 27, 2024For most, love seems to need no introduction. We write about it, celebrate it and sing of it. We humans can't seem to stop talking about it, and for most it is the paramount attainment of life which everything else pales in comparison to. Thus, we are time and again willing to forsake everything for it. We die for it and if need be we are willing to kill for it. We weep in sorrow at its loss and we sob out of ecstasy in its presence. Yet, can we be so sure we know it? Why does it...2024-10-271h 28
Thinking BhaktiThe ‘Sampradaya Game’ - Tadatmya Vedanta Series 1/3 | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP27Sampradāya PoliticsThe first episode discusses the myth of the four Sampradāyas, which is largely based on a specific verse in the Padma Purana. This verse is often used today to discredit Sampradāyas that fall outside of this system. Originally, it was intended to unify the various traditions, but over time, it became a tool to assert the legitimacy of one's own tradition, overlooking the true essence of a Sampradāya. This essence is far simpler and should centre on elements such as love, devotion and surrender to Śrī Hari, revealed by divine...2024-10-251h 59
The Free Radical PodcastFRP #32 | Students Forever | Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev - October 16, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev, who embraces the role of a "lead learner" rather than a teacher, in this enriching conversation that unfolds like a spiritual pilgrimage. Travel with these two pilgrim brothers as they weave a tapestry of exploration through topics mutually vital to both. Some of the threads giving texture and depth to this beautiful creation of insights that invite both reflection and connection are: inherent relationality of all beings, awe and wonder, humility, prayer, faith, purpose, and meaning, resting upon the shared understanding of an ever-unfolding God and His unconditional love.
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—Loving Others on the Path of Bhakti with Dina-bandhu - October 13, 2024This discussion explores the essential role of loving others in our spiritual journey, demonstrating how developing love for God enables us to love more genuinely and selflessly. Whether with close friends or casual acquaintances, nurturing loving spiritual connections deepens and strengthens our ultimate aspiration toward divine love, creating a more compassionate and harmonious community on the path to bhakti.
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The Free Radical PodcastFRP #31 | Dialogical Vaishnavism | Krishna Kshetra Swami October 2, 2024In this episode, Swami Padmanabha is joined by Krishna Kshetra Swami, a very appreciated elder, scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava teacher. Tune in as they explore Dialogical Vaishnavism which emphasizes the importance of genuine engagement in dialogue—not just with other faiths and traditions, but also within our own community and with ourselves. It highlights how the very nature of reality is inherently dialogical, grounded in interconnectedness, relationality, and reciprocity.
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—Emotional Fluency with Dhanya - Sept 22, 2024An interactive and dynamic discussion on the relationship between the fertile soil of the emotional world and the revelation of the essential Self. We will explore the language of emotions, develop skills of emotional fluency that can benefit all our relationships, and propose practices to integrate these as a pathway to access the highest spiritual truths.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive De...2024-09-221h 29The Free Radical PodcastFRP #30 | Mystical Unknowing and Evolving Love | feat Ananda-murari 9/4/24In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, host Swami Padmanabha sits down with Carmen Acevedo Butcher, an award-winning translator, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, educator, and poet, to explore profound topics like the mystery of God, the concept of the cloud of unknowing, and the ever-evolving nature of reality. Together, they discuss the mysteries that lie beyond human understanding and reflect on our role within this ever-changing world.
As a translator of ancient spiritual texts, Carmen and Swami discuss unique insights into how to translate life into the language of love, constantly interpreting and reinterpreting our experiences...2024-09-181h 41
TADATMYA River 2024Anthropomorphism vs Theomorphism—Understanding "Made in His Image” with Hriday CaitanyaFar from being a mere speculative exercise, understanding theomorphism can be a deeply embodied and grounded experience. By bridging the gap between information and transformation, we will explore reality as a web of "hints and foretastes." These hints point to a greater Referent, and once we perceive this Referent in all things, the world transforms from a "worthy place" into a joyful and sacred enigma. Unraveling this enigma reveals our eternal Beloved: the Referent.
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The Free Radical PodcastFRP #29 | Life Transitions, Fatherhood & Male Spirituality | feat Ananda-murari 9/4/24Join Swami Padmanabha as he sits down with Ananda-murari das—a close friend, musician, and new father—for a heartwarming and insightful conversation. In this episode, Ananda-murari das opens up about how fatherhood is deepening his understanding of God's love for each of us and shaping his journey in male spirituality. And as a special treat, there's a delightful "cherry on top" at the end of the discussion that you won't want to miss. Tune in for a blend of wisdom, reflection, and a dash of surprise!
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The Free Radical PodcastFRP #28 | Bhakti Meets with Judaism | feat. Rabbi Bradley Artson 8/21/24Join Swami Padmanabha and Rabbi Bradley Artson as they engage in a profound dialogue exploring their shared perspectives on God, the world, and the self as parts of an endless process of becoming. This captivating conversation delves into the rich and progressive traditions of Judaism and Gaudiya Vaishnavism, uncovering unique insights and timeless wisdom on the path of devotion. Together, they mine the depths of spiritual understanding, offering listeners a thoughtful and transformative journey through the complexities of faith and existence.
RABBI BRADLEY SHAVIT ARTSON holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler Sc...2024-08-211h 21
The Free Radical PodcastFRP #27 | Self-love in Bhakti | feat. Mahatma das 8/7/24With a bit of a twist and a sprinkling of spice, Swami Padmanabha and Mahatma das bring to the table the vital conversation of self-love in bhakti—a conversation not only rarely had but often silently undermined through misconceptions of bhakti and, therefore, everything else that relates to Her—ourself, our practice, and God.
Dispel self-sabotaging myths and discover the interpenetrating reality of self-love and love for God in this unique “purvapaksha-style” dialogue where the “friend mind”— represented as affirmations that support a healthy, vibrant sense of self rooted in the reality that we are a beloved of God—and the...2024-08-071h 35
The Free Radical PodcastFRP #26 | Unconditional Love, Pain, and Forgiveness | feat. Pastor Scarlet Gorton 7/17/24Have you ever experienced the synergistic magic when there is a natural meeting of minds? How about hearts?Join Swami Padmanabha and Pastor Scarlet Gorton as their kinship draws them together to explore the gift of unconditional love, how to open ourselves to that love and how to share its message with others.
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TADATMYA River 2024MAGIC HAPPENS—but not by magic with BhaktirasaAs time goes on in one’s practice, it is often the case that what once was a magical experience has become little more than magical thinking, and our experience is lost somewhere between boredom and absence.
Join us as we explore this phenomenon, examining its influences and considering possible adjustments to ensure that the magic remains where it belongs—in the experience.
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The Free Radical PodcastFRP #25 | Reframing Life through Sacred Ritual | feat. UjjvalaJoin Swami Padmanabha and Ujjvala as they delve into the transformative power of sacred disruption. In this episode, they explore how conscious participation in rituals—which can function as a replica of reality—has the potential to reframe our lives, reignite our spiritual journeys, and offer profound emotional experiences. By moving beyond mere intellectual connections, we are able to embrace a more heartfelt and experiential approach to spirituality.
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2024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — June 29, 202400:00 Swami Padmanabha invites us to the experience of Tadatmya, reminding us that we are of all one family, integrated into a whole and sacred circle with Bhagavan in the center, the axis and center of reality..
3:49 In the last class of your recent 4-part lecture series on Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of Soul, Matter and God, you referred to sadhana-bhakti as a rehearsal for bhava/prema bhakti. Would you please elaborate on this?
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA EN VIVO—INTRODUCCIÓN A LA PROGRAMACIÓN NEURO LINGÜÍSTICA—Pablo Angaramo (23-6-24)Entre otros temas, en esta charla exploramos diversas perspectivas, ejercicios y herramientas para aprender a conocernos más allá de prejuicios y filtros inconscientes, establecer metas sostenibles y realistas en nuestra vida, e integrar nuestras emociones en el marco de nuestra práctica espiritual.
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06:33 Since Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura accepted diksha from the Bipin Bihar who is in the line of Jahnava Mata Thakurani, as well as his strong siksha relationship with Jagannath dasa Babaji, is our lineage both coming from Jahnava Mata and Jagannatha dasa Babaji?
18:47 If Krishna’s name, being non-different from him, are always pure, how do we harmonize statements like hearin...2024-06-221h 15
The Free Radical PodcastFRP #24 | From Gaudiya Vaishnava to Christian | feat. Br. Alberto VaronaBe swept away by the flow of intermystical spirituality as Swami Padmanabha and Brother Alberto Varona explore the interweaving of their journeys in mystical traditions. Brother Alberto, a devout member of the Community of Francis and Claire, clinical psychologist, and director of campus ministry at Saint Xavier University, shares his profound journey back to his deepened roots in Christianity after practicing Gaudiya Vaishnavism for nearly two decades.
In a unique and enriching dialogue, Swami Padmanabha and Brother Alberto delve into an exploration of practical and theological mystical Christianity and Gaudiya Vaishnavism, and discover a richer, more interconnected...2024-06-191h 58TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — June 15, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha shares a few words about his recent travel to NY and his attendance at the NY Ratha-yatra and the celebration of Bhaktisiddhanta’s life. He also offers his appreciation of Sudharma dasi, who passed away the previous night, and requests prayers and well-wishing for her transition.
05:37 I understand Guru means ideal representation of Krishna, but sometimes an individual Guru may not meet such standard. Is it offensive for a disciple to question the Guru's incomplete representation of Krishna? Since the disciple is supposed to have unwavering faith, where does a disciple draw a line of Gu...2024-06-151h 17
TADATMYA River 2024THE ANATOMY OF SHAME: Understanding Toxic Shame & its Impact in our Devotional JourneyJoin Anuttama Citra as she reveals insights regarding potential connections to both the causes and expressions of shame.
Shame is a socially shaped and conditioned emotion. Its toxic counterpart can influence a person consciously or unconsciously, in dysfunctional ways. Toxic shame, when healed, can be liberating and empowering in our devotional journeys. Awareness of this emotion and its implications is a huge step to healing in the process of individuation. Hence this session aims to navigate the roots (causes), trunk (impact), and branches (outcome) of toxic shame, to facilitate awareness and healing.
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The Free Radical PodcastFRP #23 | Integration, Slowing Down & Holding Space | feat. Dina-bandhuJoin Swami Padmanabha and Dina-bandhu as they affectionately share insights during this organic discussion. Dina-bandhu works as an hospital chaplain, offering spiritual support to people of all faiths and backgrounds. He regularly facilitates classes and groups about the teachings, practices of bhakti, approaches to spiritual care, and the intersection of creativity and experiential spirituality.
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03:12 In trying to go deeper in understanding phrases we commonly use, could you please explain “devotional service” and “Krishna consciousness”.
18:06 In the purport of Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.69, it is said: “when a person is fully absorbed in Krishna consciousness, his stockpile of material desires is minimized. Indeed, the desires no longer fructify in the form of gross bodies. Instead, the stockpile of desires becomes visible on the mental platform by the grace of the Supreme Personality Godhead.” Can you explain what is meant by “becomes visibl...2024-06-011h 23TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — May 18, 202400:00 Swami Padmanabha welcomes questions as a blessing—where Krishna, the Sweet Absolute, is blessing both the speaker and the inquirer. And we should expect something transformative to come from that sacred event. Maharaja also invites us to approach Ekadasi, which occurs tomorrow in the Eastern US, as a way to step outside of our routine and into sacred disruption, allowing ourselves to enter liminal space water we can be taken by surprise by Krishna’s presence. We can create some kind of ritual to mark the day as something extraordinary, which every day is, but we need to be remi...2024-05-181h 37
The Free Radical PodcastFRP Ep. #22 | A Thousand Shades of Surrender | Naval Kishor jiJoin Swami Padmanabha for Episode 22 of The Free Radical Podcast as he welcomes his dear friend, teacher, and scholar from the Nimbarka Sampradaya, Naval Kishor Shastri. Together, they embark on an enlightening journey, exploring the intricate dimensions of surrender.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IddCeihsJc
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live- EVOLUTION & VEDANTA: Exploring the Eternal Unfolding of God, Humanity, Love, and Matter--Swami PadmanabhaIf divine love is a force of constant expansion, it must surely affect the Divine, who is love personified. A God affected by ever-evolving love becomes equally ever-evolving, inviting us to an ongoing, never-ending journey of progress and development.
How will such a perspective influence our practice and the way we live in this world? Is it possible to embrace life as an eternal becoming of perpetual growth? Join us as we explore these vital questions.
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TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — May 11, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha shares our common hopes for today’s gathering and further reflections on the recent self-love in bhakti series of classes given in Alachua, FL.
04:49 Are we meant to search for a guru or will a guru find us? And how do we know when we have met our guru?
33:51 A not-yet-known listener joins in and becomes known
37:16 How can we harmonize the perspective that bhakti is very difficult, with only 1 out of thousands coming to know Krishna in truth, with the perspective that Krishna’s unconditional love is already coming to us.2024-05-111h 312024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — May 11, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha shares our common hopes for today’s gathering and further reflections on the recent self-love in bhakti series of classes given in Alachua, FL.
04:49 Are we meant to search for a guru or will a guru find us? And how do we know when we have met our guru?
33:51 A not-yet-known listener joins in and becomes known
37:16 How can we harmonize the perspective that bhakti is very difficult, with only 1 out of thousands coming to know Krishna in truth, with the perspective that Krishna’s unconditional love is already coming to us.2024-05-111h 312024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — May 4, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha shares some insight from the class, SELF-LOVE IN BHAKTI: Learning to Relate to Ourselves (part 1), which he gave the previous night introducing another way of speaking about integrative, wholesome and healthy paradigms with which to approach our spiritual life.
01:43 Swami spontaneously honors the sacredness of the Istagosthi, describing it as a way of circumambulating with respect and honor the center, our ISTA, the all-attractive Sri Krishna. It is an opportunity to gather together, acknowledging our interconnection with each other around a common center.
06:40 What is the importance of Ekadasi? Is it beneficial to...2024-05-041h 25TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — May 4, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha shares some insight from the class, SELF-LOVE IN BHAKTI: Learning to Relate to Ourselves (part 1), which he gave the previous night introducing another way of speaking about integrative, wholesome and healthy paradigms with which to approach our spiritual life.
01:43 Swami spontaneously honors the sacredness of the Istagosthi, describing it as a way of circumambulating with respect and honor the center, our ISTA, the all-attractive Sri Krishna. It is an opportunity to gather together, acknowledging our interconnection with each other around a common center.
06:40 What is the importance of Ekadasi? Is it beneficial to...2024-05-041h 25
The Free Radical PodcastFRP Ep. #21 | Bhakti Meets with Christianity | Richard RohrExperience a dynamic dialogue between Swami Padamanabha and Richard Rohr, a renowned author, mentor, Franciscan Friar, and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Together, they embody the essence of TADATMYA—empathic interrelatedness—by sharing insights from their respective traditions with mutual respect and genuine affection, offering a rich tapestry of wisdom, language, and nuance in motion.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/H0hzieM4Fwo?si=M0kqz1ersSAT3c6M
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▶ INSTAGRA...2024-05-011h 12TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 27, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha invites all to participate in this exchange of questions and answers in a mutual reach into the potential of relating with one another—to awaken, acknowledge and celebrate the fact that everything is interconnected as we explore the reach and depth of that connectedness in the ocean of TADATMYA—empathy. What’s the heart? What’s my heart? What am I in potential? What are you? And what can happen when multiple potentialities combine with each other under the banner of TADATMYA: empathy, openness and relationality? Istagosthi is the online laboratory to explore this.
03:17 Swami shares n...2024-04-271h 422024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 27, 20240:00 Swami Padmanabha invites all to participate in this exchange of questions and answers in a mutual reach into the potential of relating with one another—to awaken, acknowledge and celebrate the fact that everything is interconnected as we explore the reach and depth of that connectedness in the ocean of TADATMYA—empathy. What’s the heart? What’s my heart? What am I in potential? What are you? And what can happen when multiple potentialities combine with each other under the banner of TADATMYA: empathy, openness and relationality? Istagosthi is the online laboratory to explore this.
03:17 Swami shares n...2024-04-271h 42
The Free Radical PodcastFRP Ep. #20 | The True Face of Impersonalism - feat. Sudharma dasiJoin Swami Padamanabha and Sudharma dasi as they explore radical personalism and its nemesis, impersonalism, which often hides its face behind a mask of personalism. Sudharma's service to the Gaudiya community has been exemplary and extensive over the decades, especially as an advocate for women's rights
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—BACK TO ABC: The Fundamental Role of Human Nature in our Practice of Bhakti | B.R. SvamiThe profound practice of Bhakti-yoga rests upon an understanding of our human nature acquired through prior experiences. Misinterpreting this fundamental aspect can result in dissatisfaction with one's spiritual journey and disheartening encounters within communal life.
This discourse serves as an opportunity to contemplate our approach to studying, integrating, and disseminating the wisdom of our tradition, particularly amidst the dynamic landscape of continual challenges.
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TADATMYA Live Series happens every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month on FaceBook and Zoom. Links below___________________________...2024-04-211h 30TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 20, 2024Step into this profound exchange, nestled within the embrace of caring, seasoned companionship. Here, kindred spirits come together as brothers and sisters, courageously embracing their uncertainties.
0:00 Swami Padmanabha powerfully reflects on the importance of the reality “There is only one family” and on that basis coming together, talking and thinking about what our contribution is in this time; what is necessary in this particular moment that we can respond to; coming together and looking at each other’s faces…in each other’s eyes, and being as close as we can be—allowing each other to have a voice, fur...2024-04-201h 562024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 20, 2024Step into this profound exchange, nestled within the embrace of caring, seasoned companionship. Here, kindred spirits come together as brothers and sisters, courageously embracing their uncertainties.
0:00 Swami Padmanabha powerfully reflects on the importance of the reality “There is only one family” and on that basis coming together, talking and thinking about what our contribution is in this time; what is necessary in this particular moment that we can respond to; coming together and looking at each other’s faces…in each other’s eyes, and being as close as we can be—allowing each other to have a voice, fur...2024-04-201h 56TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 13, 2024Join this enlightening journey with Swami Padmanabha and a community of fellow seekers as they delve into the profound realms of spiritual wisdom in a deeply personal manner. Discover transformative insights tailored to your individual journey, empowering you to cultivate spiritual growth right where you are.
0:00 Swami Padmanabha reflects on his recent gathering with esteemed figures like Father Richard Rohr, Brian McLaren, and other luminaries at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Through this enriching experience, he gained profound insights into the transformative power of intergenerational collaboration. Recognizing the importance of elders entrusting emerging leaders with responsibility...2024-04-131h 292024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 13, 2024Join this enlightening journey with Swami Padmanabha and a community of fellow seekers as they delve into the profound realms of spiritual wisdom in a deeply personal manner. Discover transformative insights tailored to your individual journey, empowering you to cultivate spiritual growth right where you are.
0:00 Swami Padmanabha reflects on his recent gathering with esteemed figures like Father Richard Rohr, Brian McLaren, and other luminaries at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Through this enriching experience, he gained profound insights into the transformative power of intergenerational collaboration. Recognizing the importance of elders entrusting emerging leaders with responsibility...2024-04-131h 29
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—reflection by Uddhava dasa, FRANCEJoin Uddhava dasa from France as he shares his experience of Interfaith cross-pollination and the beautiful necessity of community.
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2024-04-1209 min
TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—Embracing an Eros-friendly Lifestyle as Vaishnavas | Radhamadhav dasDive into an enlightening exploration with Radhamadhav das as he delves into the vital necessity of developing a healthy relationship with eros in this captivating online presentation.
Discover the profound implications of failing to navigate human eros in a balanced manner, as Radhamadhav das sheds light on how it remains the unspoken challenge within many traditions. While Hatha-yogis have made strides towards embracing eros-friendliness, the realm of Bhakti-yoga often finds itself lacking in this essential understanding and skill set.
In this thought-provoking talk, practical solutions are unveiled to harmonize human eros with spiritual principles...2024-04-071h 44
TADATMYA River 2024¿Qué significa TADATMYA para mí?—Reflexiones de Subala dasaÚnase a Subal dasa de Roma mientras comparte vulnerablemente cómo se sentía fragmentado y cómo, debido a los principios del personalismo radical y la comunidad que se desarrolla a su alrededor, ha comenzado a reconstruirse.
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0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares a few words on last week’s Gaura-purnima and of the intent to imbibe all that Mahaprabhu represents on a heart-level, not just a head-level. In this way, the festival remains significant and important internally regardless of externals.
03:48 How can we have an experience of the stories of lila in a real way and not artificially like when watching a fiction movie?
18:58 Do we take our personality with us into transcendence?
38:20 How can we ha...2024-03-301h 34TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 16, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they seek to refine and embody Gaudiya concepts.
0:00 Swami Padmanabha shares a few words on last week’s Gaura-purnima and of the intent to imbibe all that Mahaprabhu represents on a heart-level, not just a head-level. In this way, the festival remains significant and important internally regardless of externals.
03:48 How can we have an experience of the stories of lila in a real way and not artificially like when watching a fiction movie?
18:58 Do we take our personality with us into transcendence?
38:20 How can we ha...2024-03-301h 34
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—reflection by Kalakanthi dasi, GERMANYJoin Kalakanthi dasi, a disciple in the line of Swami Sadananda dasa, as she contributes her reflection on Tadatmya and the unifying reality that occurs through trying to serve the guru and the truths that they embody.
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The Free Radical PodcastThe Free Radical Podcast #18 | Responsibility, Deep Listening & Spiritual Bypassing | Dhira Govinda dasaIn this captivating conversation, viewers are invited into an enlightening dialogue with Swami Padmanabha and Dhira Govinda dasa (David B. Wolf), a distinguished Vaishnava scholar, author, transformative coach and founder of Satvatove Institute of Transformational Coaching. Bringing profound insights into the realm of radical personalism and emphasizing the imperative for a comprehensive approach to spiritual growth, they delve together into the nuanced dynamics of emotional awareness, the ramifications and institutional support of spiritual bypassing, and the healing power of deep listening. This transformative conversation offers invaluable reflections for those on the spiritual journey.
For more on Satvatove...2024-03-251h 35The Free Radical PodcastThe Free Radical Podcast #18 | Responsibility, Deep Listening & Spiritual Bypassing | Dhira Govinda dasaIn this captivating conversation, viewers are invited into an enlightening dialogue with Swami Padmanabha and Dhira Govinda dasa (David B. Wolf), a distinguished Vaishnava scholar, author, transformative coach and founder of Satvatove Institute of Transformational Coaching. Bringing profound insights into the realm of radical personalism and emphasizing the imperative for a comprehensive approach to spiritual growth, they delve together into the nuanced dynamics of emotional awareness, the ramifications and institutional support of spiritual bypassing, and the healing power of deep listening. This transformative conversation offers invaluable reflections for those on the spiritual journey.
For more on Satvatove...2024-03-251h 35
TADATMYA River 2024¿Qué significa TADATMYA para mí?—Reflexiones de Pundarika dasÚnase a Pundarika das mientras comparte cómo Tadatmya ofrece una manera de cumplir la visión de Srila Prabhupada de que la Conciencia de Krishna es una casa en la que el mundo entero puede vivir.
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TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—A Wholesome Self: Skills for Devotional Self-Integration | Vrinda-sundari dasiThe human experience is exalted in Bhakti, so why would we reject aspects of it? Join Vrinda-sundari as she discusses the importance of integrating all aspects of your being, and presents two potent self-integration practices for creating a full and authentic offering of your self in devotion.___
Vrinda-sundari has been studying personal development for the past 10 years and has been studying under David Wolf with the Satvatove Institute, and has recently opened her own practice. If you are interested in learning more about Satvatove, please visit their website: https://satvatove.com/
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TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Karunesvari dasi, UKJoin Karunesvari from the US as she shares how RADICAL PERSONALISM and its natural outgrowth of the TADATMYA Sangha have impacted her devotional life and have given her both great relief and great hope.
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0:00 Introduction and invitation to Swami Padmanabha’s upcoming classes in Alachua which are all pointing in the direction of the zenith of tadatmya, Sri Gaurahari.
4:49 We have a tendency to think that our humanity has nothing to do with our spiritual life. Please contextualize Srila Jiva Goswami’s explanation of svarupa-siddhi bhakti so we can begin to accept these words and see everything as being a part of service to Krishna.
26:31 How does the fact that any one...2024-03-161h 27TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 16, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they refine their understanding of how to embody radical personalism.
0:00 Introduction and invitation to Swami Padmanabha’s upcoming classes in Alachua which are all pointing in the direction of the zenith of tadatmya, Sri Gaurahari.
4:49 We have a tendency to think that our humanity has nothing to do with our spiritual life. Please contextualize Srila Jiva Goswami’s explanation of svarupa-siddhi bhakti so we can begin to accept these words and see everything as being a part of service to Krishna.
26:31 How does the fact that any one...2024-03-161h 27.jpg)
2024 Swami PadmanabhaSRI CAITANYA: The Apex of Tadatmya - March 15th, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends in Alachua, FL, as the celebratory momentum starts to build toward an overflowing crescendo on Gaura purnima to which we are invited to continues in a perpetual uninterrupted current of kirtaniya.
Today’s talk broadens the reach of TADATMYA, mystical empathy, as a defining principle of all loving relationships—the willingness to connect with another’s experience be it with our peers, between disciple and guru/sadhus; between us and Krishna; and the highest reach—between god and god. Mahaprabhu is that highest reach, the zenith of TADATMYA, as Krishna seeks to complete...2024-03-151h 39
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Sudarshan dasa, Asbury Park NJ, USAJoin Sudarshan dasa as he shares a deep and inclusive embrace of a unified diversity found within and offered by TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance.
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2024-03-1507 min
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Arcana-siddhi, Alachua, FL, USAWhat Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—reflection by Arcana-siddhi Dasi
Join Arcana-siddhi, a marital counselor residing in Alachua, FL, USA as she shares her appreciations and aspirations for TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance.
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2024-03-1210 min
The Free Radical PodcastThe Free Radical Podcast #17 | Honesty, Intimacy and Empathy | feat. Kalakanthi dasiIn this episode of The Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha and Kalakanthi dasi, a very special Gaudiya scholar and student of Svami Sadananda Dasa, engage in a spontaneous, honest and intimate conversation about the personal nature of devotion, loyalty to bhakti as she comes to us, personal strengths and potential pitfalls.
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The Free Radical PodcastThe Free Radical Podcast HIGHLIGHTS of 2023Relational. Confrontational. Addressing closet issues in the open. Empathetic. Realistic. Inspirational.
As we are about to the round the corner into the 2nd season of THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST, peak in on some the conversations Swami Padmanabha and guests shared during Season 1.
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2024-03-1048 min2024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 9, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they refine their understanding of how to embody radical personalism.
0:00 Introduction to Swami's forthcoming book, currently in the writing process, exploring the ever-evolving nature of Reality and the implications of God's experience of ever-fresh love as a state of perpetual growth.
05:35 A few words in honor and explanation of Maha Shiva Ratri in relation to confronting and admitting our own anarthas, limits and capacities, not identifying with them and at the same time recognizing so that they become an ornament and not a source of toxicity.
20:24 What...2024-03-091h 41TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 9, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they refine their understanding of how to embody radical personalism.
0:00 Introduction to Swami's forthcoming book, currently in the writing process, exploring the ever-evolving nature of Reality and the implications of God's experience of ever-fresh love as a state of perpetual growth.
05:35 A few words in honor and explanation of Maha Shiva Ratri in relation to confronting and admitting our own anarthas, limits and capacities, not identifying with them and at the same time recognizing so that they become an ornament and not a source of toxicity.
20:24 What...2024-03-091h 41
TADATMYA River 2024¿Qué significa TADATMYA para mí?—Reflexiones de Kali-yuga Pavana dasÚnase a Kali-yuga Pavana dasa de Colombia mientras comparte lo que Tadatmya significa para él.
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2024-03-0809 min
TADATMYA River 2024TADATMYA Live—FROM POLITICS to PREMA: 5 Commitments for Effective Spiritual Community with Deva Madhava dasa—TADATMYA LiveIt's as natural for a living entity to engage in politics as it is to eat or drink. As such, it's not a question of if we engage with politics, but how and to what end.
In this discussion we will examine 5 tenets for healthy spiritual community whose implementation can ensure you and your yatra will be spiritually supported by the social structures you live in day to day.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
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2024-03-061h 31
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Krishna Kumari dasi, Washington USAJoin Krishna Kumari as she shares what TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance means to her and how that vision has shaped her practice and approach to life.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
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2024-03-0506 minTADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 2, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they bring deep concerns found through their practice into the arena of discussion.
0:00 Mangalacarana; Swami Padmanabha shares his current seminar about Prayer in Cali, Colombia, and the importance of being present in relation to our sense of identity.
8:39 How can Krishna’s greatness be approached so we can appreciate his sweetness according to my present stage?
35:25 What is the relationship between vulnerability and empowerment?
50:50 How can we approach prayer and practice so that we can sustain our sense of vulnerability
1:07:13 Considering that Krishna’s Na...2024-03-021h 312024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — March 2, 2024Join Swami Padmanabha and friends as they bring deep concerns found through their practice into the arena of discussion.
0:00 Mangalacarana; Swami Padmanabha shares his current seminar about Prayer in Cali, Colombia, and the importance of being present in relation to our sense of identity.
8:39 How can Krishna’s greatness be approached so we can appreciate his sweetness according to my present stage?
35:25 What is the relationship between vulnerability and empowerment?
50:50 How can we approach prayer and practice so that we can sustain our sense of vulnerability
1:07:13 Considering that Krishna’s Na...2024-03-021h 31
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Balarama dasa, New ZealandJoin Balarama dasa as he shares what TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance holds for himand how he sees it can benefit the larger community
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels
▶ WEBSITE▶ FACEBOOK▶ INSTAGRAM▶ YOUTUBE
~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels
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2024-03-0108 min
TADATMYA River 2024What Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Pranada dasi, Alachua, FLJoin Pranada, author of RADICAL PERSONALISM Foreword, as she shares what TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance holds for her as a way to meet current challenges and set in motion healthy patterns of individual and community development in bhakti that can extend into the future.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels
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▶ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtub...2024-02-2707 min2024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 24, 2024Swami Padmanabha invites us to the beautiful entanglement of sadhu sangha—to the attachment to honesty. Honesty is the perfection of our endeavors and not the external packaging of them.
0:00 Mahaprabhu’s gift of unconditional love
7:43 What does it mean that “God needs to be protected”; how does Mahaprabhu’s vulnerability relate to ours; how as individuals and a community can we show up to serve the necessity of protecting each other?
32:40 How to develop a sense of belongingness that is not based simply on fitting in?
44:50 Will chanting more japa improve th...2024-02-241h 32TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 24, 2024Swami Padmanabha invites us to the beautiful entanglement of sadhu sangha—to the attachment to honesty. Honesty is the perfection of our endeavors and not the external packaging of them.
0:00 Mahaprabhu’s gift of unconditional love
7:43 What does it mean that “God needs to be protected”; how does Mahaprabhu’s vulnerability relate to ours; how as individuals and a community can we show up to serve the necessity of protecting each other?
32:40 How to develop a sense of belongingness that is not based simply on fitting in?
44:50 Will chanting more japa improve th...2024-02-241h 32
TADATMYA River 2024What TADATMYA Means to Me—reflections by Deva Madhava DasWhat Does TADATMYA Mean to Me?—Reflections by Deva Madhava Das; The Harmony Collective
Like a Kaleidoscope, reflections form and reform with the churning of hearts, adding the richness of diversity to the beautiful vision of TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels
▶ WEBSITE▶ FACEBOOK▶ INSTAGRAM▶ YOUTUBE
~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels
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▶ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Swa...2024-02-2309 min
TADATMYA River 2024What TADATMYA Means to Me—reflections by BhaktirasaWhat TADATMYA Means to Me—personal reflections by Bhaktirasa, Ananda Ashram, North Carolina USA
What TADATMYA Means to Me is an ongoing series of reflections as to what TADATMYA means to those who identify with TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance.
We look forward to this series deepening our connections with each other as we catch glimpses of your own heart in the words shared in camaraderie.
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyFYIJxFU0
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels
▶ WEBSITE2024-02-2011 minTADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 17, 2024Swami Padmanabha invites us to the beautiful entanglement of sadhu sangha—to the attachment to honesty. Honesty is the perfection of our endeavors and not the external packaging of them.
0:00 Introduction
04:49 Static vows in the face of constant change
38:38 Evolution as the nature of reality and its implications from practice to prema
50:43 When people want to war against our peace
1:05:15 Group standards should always remain dynamically personal
1:19:53 Honoring where we are and how we got here voluntarily and with inspiration
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/y...2024-02-171h 362024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 17, 2024Swami Padmanabha invites us to the beautiful entanglement of sadhu sangha—to the attachment to honesty. Honesty is the perfection of our endeavors and not the external packaging of them.
0:00 Introduction
04:49 Static vows in the face of constant change
38:38 Evolution as the nature of reality and its implications from practice to prema
50:43 When people want to war against our peace
1:05:15 Group standards should always remain dynamically personal
1:19:53 Honoring where we are and how we got here voluntarily and with inspiration
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/y...2024-02-171h 36
TADATMYA River 2024What TADATMYA Means to Me—reflections Krishna ChandraWhat TADATMYA Means to Me—reflections by Krishna Chandra
Today, we begin a new series of reflections on 'What TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance Means to Me,' with a dear kindred spirit, Krishna Chandra, from Andanda-dham Ashrama in Switzerland.
We look forward to this series deepening our connections with each other as we catch glimpses of your own heart in the words shared in camaraderie.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels
...2024-02-1611 minTADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 10, 2024Swami Padmanabha addresses the concerns of practitioners where their boots meet the ground, so to speak, highlighting the necessity for ongoing conversation that both challenges held perspectives and provides the tools to reconceive words, ideas and practices in a way that more closely align with our inner intensions.
0:00 Introduction
9:36 Clarification from Previous Class Regarding Book Distribution
20:12 Healthy Attachment and Detachment in our Relationships
45:32 Inclusivity in the Context of Tadatmya
1:05:45 Does Our Number Of Rounds Determine our Inner Standing in Bhakti?
1:26:53 Numeric and Essential Aspects of One´s V...2024-02-101h 42
2024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 10, 2024Swami Padmanabha addresses the concerns of practitioners where their boots meet the ground, so to speak, highlighting the necessity for ongoing conversation that both challenges held perspectives and provides the tools to reconceive words, ideas and practices in a way that more closely align with our inner intensions.
0:00 Introduction
9:36 Clarification from Previous Class Regarding Book Distribution
20:12 Healthy Attachment and Detachment in our Relationships
45:32 Inclusivity in the Context of Tadatmya
1:05:45 Does Our Number Of Rounds Determine our Inner Standing in Bhakti?
1:26:53 Numeric and Essential Aspects of One´s V...2024-02-101h 40TADATMYA River 2024ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 3, 2024Swami Padmanabha addresses the concerns of practitioners where their boots meet the ground, so to speak, highlighting the necessity for ongoing conversation that both challenges held perspectives and provides the tools to reconceive words, ideas and practices in a way that more closely align with our inner intensions.
0:00 Introduction26:19 Is Pracar/Preaching the Highest Service?52:25 The ‘I’ and ‘My’ that Gaudiyas Accept, and the One They Reject1:10:34 Surrender and Approaching Krishna to Merely Solve our Problems1:27:00 Understanding Srila Prabhupada´s Emphasis on Book Distribution
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2024-02-031h 402024 Swami PadmanabhaISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — February 3, 2024Swami Padmanabha addresses the concerns of practitioners where their boots meet the ground, so to speak, highlighting the necessity for ongoing conversation that both challenges held perspectives and provides the tools to reconceive words, ideas and practices in a way that more closely align with our inner intensions.
0:00 Introduction26:19 Is Pracar/Preaching the Highest Service?52:25 The 'I' and 'My' that Gaudiyas Accept, and the One They Reject1:10:34 Surrender and Approaching Krishna to Merely Solve our Problems1:27:00 Understanding Srila Prabhupada´s Emphasis on Book Distribution
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yj7fad...2024-02-031h 40
TADATMYA River 2024Official Presentation of TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance - January, 27, 2024Swami Padmanabha presents TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance. This presentation encapsulates the natural evolution of Radical Personalism into the intentional community known as TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance. Swami shares how the community came into being; why it is called “TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance;” and how to participate in this sangha.
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels
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▶ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiPadmanabha
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2024 Swami PadmanabhaOfficial Presentation of TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance - January, 27, 2024Swami Padmanabha presents TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance. This presentation encapsulates the natural evolution of Radical Personalism into the intentional community known as TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance. Swami shares how the community came into being; why it is called “TADATMYA: Devotional Alliance;” and how to participate in this sangha.
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/ygEPSnydaz4
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2023 Swami PadmanabhaPRAYER IN MOTION: Expressing Bhakti through every Thought, Feeling, and Action - December 22nd, 2023Journey with Swami Padmanabha as he explores prayer not only as a practice but also as a state of being. This pilgrimage of prayer begins at the early stages of prayer, initially fueled by selfish necessity and the perception of oneself as separate from a wish-fulfilling god. This exploration culminates at the highest ideal of being prayer, tadatmya, which involves complete self-forgetfulness in divine love through mystical empathy. This state of being is characterized by putting aside all personal agendas, fully identifying with the needs of the beloved, and being willing to change, be transformed, and sacrifice—dedicated to wh...2023-12-222h 00