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Sri Guru and His Grace is a compilation of informal talks given by Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj about approaching the spiritual master. He expertly describes the nature of this relationship, the different types of gurus, the necessity of guru and what is required of the disciple. He also explains the levels of initiation within Gaudiya Vaishnavism and the mantras therein, the Hare Krishna mahamantra and the Gayatri mantra. In a world now filled with so many gurus and spiritual teachers, this work stands out as a reference and guide for the sincere seeker to proceed safely on their divine journey.
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If consciousness is the substratum of reality, what is the superstructure that is built upon it? In Subjective Evolution of Consciousness, Srila Sridhar Maharaj traces the development of consciousness from the origin of the species to various theistic and scientific postulates, and then takes an unexpected leap into the plane of ecstasy. Srila Sridhar Maharaj contends that, “Three things must be conceived: existence, consciousness, and the food of consciousness, ecstasy.”
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The Golden Volcano of Divine Love reveals the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as seen through the unique transcendental vision of Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj. The book includes his extensive purports of the Shikshashtakam, a description from Sri Chaitanya-bhagavata of Mahaprabhu’s sannyas and an original verse composition of Srila Sridhar Maharaj in glorification of Srila Gadadhar Pandit. Of his various English publications, this book was Srila Sridhar Maharaj’s personal favourite.
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This is Srila Sridhar Maharaj’s first English publication. Prefaced by an article by Srila Bhakti Vedanta Swami Maharaj. Arranged according to the principles of sambandha (relationship), abhidheya (means), and prayojan (goal), this book describes the origin of the soul and subjective evolution. It includes a synopsis of the Brihad Bhagavatamrta and the six philosophies of India, and a Gaudiya–Vaishnav analysis of Christianity, as well as contemporary issues from drug problems to World War III. The dramatic conclusion summarises the conversation between Ramananda Raya and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu—the essence of Vaishnava theology.
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Srila Govinda Maharaj establishes the supreme position of Lord Krishna through review of the revealed scriptures and description of the Lord’s super-excellent and unique qualities. His Divine Grace expresses his original and deep insight into the Lord’s sweet nature and Pastimes and explains the high subject matter with characteristic beauty and simplicity. In one section Srila Govinda Maharaj also elaborates on the refined explanation of the gayatri mantra given by Srila Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj. Included is a translation of one of Srila Govinda Maharaj’s original poetic compositions, as well as an introduction by the publisher, Srila Govinda Maharaj’s dear servitor Sripad B. P. Siddhanti Maharaj.
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Unabridged English edition of Srila Sridhar Maharaj’s 1944 classic compilation highly acclaimed by all of his godbrothers. Described by Srila Govinda Maharaj in his publisher’s note as “the crown jewel of divine literatures”, SriSri Prapanna-jivanamritam presents a collection of essential verses in the scriptures delineating the path of surrender in all of its facets, with original aphorisms by Srila Sridhar Maharaj illuminating the inner meaning of each verse. In the words of Srila Govinda Maharaj: “Everything is covered in this book Prapanna-jivanamritam. If you read it minutely you must stand in the plane of dedication. … This is the first book of reading—and this is the last book of reading.”
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Specifically compiled from informal discourses given by Srila Sridhar Maharaj between 1981 and 1985, Golden Staircase focuses on ‘practical steps on the path of devotional service-life fulfilment’.
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This revised second edition was prepared in close consultation with Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj, and includes Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj’s unparalleled devotional commentaries.
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Compiled from lectures of Srila Sridhar Maharaj, Ocean of Nectar presents an introduction to the plane of dedication and the importance and glories of the Hare Krishna mahamantra. Also included is Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur’s classic introduction: ‘Party spirit, that great enemy of truth, will always baffle the attempt of the inquirer’; Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Shikshashtakam; as well as Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur’s song describing the extraordinary effects of chanting the genuine Name, along with Srila Sridhar Maharaj’s wonderful commentary on the song.
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Our most popular introductory book, Home Comfort has now been translated into several languages. In a clear and systematic way Srila Sridhar Maharaj outlines the three planes of existence, the superiority of the plane of dedication, and the process by which to attain it: “In one word the solution lies in ‘sadhu-sanga’, associating with the saints.” Srila Sridhar Maharaj emphasises the need for every individual to seek a life beyond this plane of exploitation, and the great opportunity of a human birth: “Our feeling should be: ‘The world is here and I am here but I am unsatisfied. How can my inner self be satisfied .’”
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English