This four-part series aims to further explore and understand ourselves in relation to the chanting of the holy names. We will experiment with different revelations on chanting techniques given by our acaryas and practise them with a view to understanding those approaches that particularly resonate with us and aid us in unlocking our ability to chant attentively and with devotion. Please join us for a journey of self-discovery and exploration to unlock the mysteries of our unique relationship with Sri Nama.

The Mantra Lab - March to June 2018, London

Bhutta Bhavan P

CC Ādi 17.10: Thereafter the Lord delivered love of Kṛṣṇa to His mother, Śacīdevī, nullifying her offense at the feet of Advaita Ācārya. Thus there was a meeting with Advaita Ācārya, who later had a vision of the Lord's universal form.

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Consequences of offences - 19 Nov 2017, Bhaktivedanta Manor

CC Ādi 16.12: Tapana Miśra, being thus bewildered, was directed by a brāhmaṇa in a dream to go to Nimāi Paṇḍita [Caitanya Mahāprabhu].

CC Ādi 16.13: "Because He is the Lord [īśvara]," the brāhmaṇa told him, "undoubtedly He can give you proper direction."

CC Ādi 16.14: After seeing the dream, Tapana Miśra came to the shelter of Lord Caitanya's lotus feet, and he described all the details of the dream to the Lord.

CC Ādi 16.15: The Lord, being satisfied, instructed him about the object of life and the process for attaining it. He instructed him that the basic principle of success is to chant the holy name of the Lord [the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra].

Pride cometh before a fall - 19 Aug 2017, Bhaktivedanta Manor

CC Adi Lila 17.18-23

CC Ādi 17.18: After this incident, the Lord remained in an ecstatic position for twenty-one hours, and all the devotees saw His specific pastimes.

CC Ādi 17.19: One day Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu felt the ecstasy of the boar incarnation and got up on the shoulders of Murāri Gupta. Thus they both danced in Murāri Gupta's courtyard.

CC Ādi 17.20: After this incident the Lord ate raw rice given by Śuklāmbara Brahmacārī and explained very elaborately the import of the "harer nāma" śloka mentioned in the Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa.

CC Ādi 17.21: "'In this Age of Kali there is no other means, no other means, no other means for self-realization than chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name of Lord Hari.'

CC Ādi 17.22: "In this Age of Kali, the holy name of the Lord, the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, is the incarnation of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Simply by chanting the holy name, one associates with the Lord directly. Anyone who does this is certainly delivered.

CC Ādi 17.23: "This verse repeats the word 'eva' ['certainly'] three times for emphasis, and it also three times repeats 'harer nāma' ['the holy name of the Lord'], just to make common people understand.

You are who you associate with (Holy Name) - 16 Dec 2017, Bhaktivedanta Manor

Bhagavad Gita 11.33

Therefore get up. Prepare to ﬁght and win glory. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a ﬂourishing kingdom. They are already put to death by My arrangement, and you, O Savyasācī, can be but an instrument in the ﬁght.

Life Is A Living Classroom - 21st Jan 2018, Mumbai

The Mantra Lab - March 2018

The Mantra Lab IV - June 2018

The Mantra Lab III - May 2018

The Mantra Lab II - Apr 2018

Formulas for Becoming Fearless - The Nrsimhadev Epic - 12 May 2019, Bhaktivedanta Manor

Dear friends, Hare Krishna and thank you for coming. 

This SoundCloud channel is an attempt to fulfill the requests of those who have asked me to make the classes available online. The aim is to energise each other to keep moving forward with determination to serve Srila Prabhupada. 

We hope you find fuel for your inspiration to go deeper in Krishna Consciousness. If you find anything useful, we will consider this attempt to serve you a success. 

All the best, your servant,
Bhuta Bhavana das

23rd February 2018 - HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami Vyasa Puja