Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; October 6, 2024 Harinama-Initiation in Gaudiya Vaishnavism
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00:01:37 What is the origin of harinama-initiation in Gaudiya Vaishnavism? Who is Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's harinama-guru? Is someone with only harinama-initiation a full member of the tradition?
00:13:47 Can you share something about the pastime of Srila Jiva Goswami appearing to Srila Prabhupada at Radha Damodara mandir?
00:18:42 It is common for religious groups to consider themselves the chosen ones, that the form of God they worship is the highest, and that the names they use to refer to God are the most appropriate. How do we as Gaudiya Vaishnavas justify our belief that we are supposed to dress in Indian clothes and use Sanskrit names of God?
00:33:29 How do we explain that the Vishnu-avataras appear all over the universe but not outside of India on Earth?
00:40:57 What should our mood be when preaching so that we are inviting rather than proselytizing?
00:46:16 Is it common for a sadhaka's personal deity to communicate to the sadhaka through the mind and heart?
00:50:18 Do you have a recommended order for reading your books?
00:56:33 What did you mean when you wrote that Kaliya became both the asraya- and visaya-alambana?
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In Gaudiya Vaishnavism it is taught that devotees embody five types of love. How is the type of love chosen?
How do the attributes of the soul play a part in our lives or reflect into our everyday lives if in any way?
Can you explain how a samskara that happens...
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