2024 Swami Padmanabha

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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.

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0:00 Introduction: sadhu sanga, a gathering for Istagosthi, is rooted in the highest reach
10:00 How can we understand “our guru stands before us as our greatest potential” so that we do not think that reality as a mere copy/paste, as if I am meant to become them as opposed to being myself?
22:20 It seems like everyone is, in a sense, simultaneously a guru and a disciple, even “outside” of bhakti. Do you agree?
36:36 Reflection on the “momma duck and duckling example” in regard to raising individuated children and that extension to guru/disciple relationship
43:35 Regarding saving the life of Sri Radha-Krishna on a daily basis in lila, I had never thought of developing a relationship with Them as a couple and serving that relationship. I conceived that my relationship would be directly with Krishna. Thinking of serving Them as a couple rather than directly, seems more natural.
55:35 Reflection on how we are guru as in each interaction with everyone, we have the opportunity to teach them that they are lovable or not.
56:58 Giving and receiving in the “ordinary” moments
1:10:44 Do we over-idealized and over-emphasized the “moment of death”?
1:22:18 Regarding God being mystery not just to us, but also to himself. How do we harmonize that with Bhagavad-gita saying that God knows the past, present and future?

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In this discussion, we explore the guru-disciple relationship both as a universal principle (guru is everywhere) as well as the localized agent—the guru as a servant of the disciple's faith and potential. The guru acts as a facilitator of the disciple's journey, accompanying them and listening with them to what Krishna wishes to reveal.

We also reflect on the dangers of over-expectation and over-idealization, not just from disciple to guru, but also from guru to disciple. Over-idealizing leads to dehumanization, where we either elevate or diminish someone beyond who they truly are, limiting their potential to fully express themselves.

Additionally, we examine how surrender, when misunderstood, can sometimes become a way of avoiding personal responsibility. Through practical examples and exercises, we dive deep into these dynamics of spiritual relationship between disciple and guru.

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0:00 Introduction

4:55 How can we feel lovable when we hear statements like, “We should be lower than a worm in stool? What kind of mentality are we supposed to aspire for?”

37:05 In regard to doing and being, it seems that there is also a doing that comes out of being. What does “being” include?

1:03:15 Reflection on the ongoingness of Sri Nama and japa.

1:20:43 If Brahman realization is valid, why do our acharyas speak of it as if it were an abomination?

1:34:20 If God is ever-evolving and becoming newer and newer, how do we keep up with that expansion?

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The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, one of the core scriptures for Vaiṣṇavas, describes reality as a manifestation of non-dual consciousness. While non-duality recognizes the oneness of all existence, it encompasses the personal aspect of the Divine as well.

vadanti tat tattva-vidas
tattvaṁ yaj jñānam advayam
brahmeti paramātmeti
bhagavān iti śabdyate

"Learned transcendentalists, who know the Absolute Truth, describe this non-dual reality as Brahman, Paramātmā, or Bhagavān."

There is often a misunderstanding that non-duality is synonymous with impersonalism. In an effort to avoid being "impersonal," we can inadvertently become dualists, dividing and fragmenting God and reality—even to the extent of approaching polytheism. Yet, reality—God—is inherently one. This understanding paves the way for genuine interfaith exchange and cross-pollination, where we can learn from other traditions and bring those insights back to enrich and nourish our own spiritual path.

Tune in as Swami Padmanabha explores nonduality as interconnectedness, as everything sharing a common center in relationality. In other words, everything has a potential for bondedness, and when we miss this potential, that is known as sin—or missing the mark.

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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.

Radical Personalism is synonymous with being as personal as we can be. This refers not only to the fact that behind every aspect of existence there is ultimately a personalized expression, or to being as personal as we can in our relationships, or to attaining our ultimate spiritual identity in eternity. While all these aspects of Radical Personalism are certainly true and a crucial part of this equation, in the stage where most of us find ourselves there will be another facet of Radical Personalism, probably the most important to embrace as current practitioners. That is the facet of carving out our full humanity in a way that fosters a unique and divine sense of being, which we’ll call sacred transhumanism.

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0:00 Introduction

3:36 In a group setting, does our capacity to be vulnerable effect other group member’s ability to express vulnerability? How can we develop our vulnerability?

17:12 It is easy to be vulnerable while at home with one’s deity, but it’s pretty scary to be vulnerable when you step outside. How can we balance our need for safety with our need for vulnerability?

33:46 Reflection on the relationship between authenticity and vulnerability in satsanga. And how without these two qualities of being is asatsanga.

39:37 Reflection on how devotional service is transformational and not just a matter of doing the correct things in a “text book” fashion.

46:16 Reflection on our capacity to be vulnerable as well as to receive others in their vulnerability.

52:11 Relationship between vulnerability and creativity.

55:31 Relationship between vulnerability and humility. Although they are the same thing, humility can be weaponized, and become nothing more than exploitation of someone’s vulnerability.

1:05:25 How can we discern whether or not our experience is real or if it is “speculation” or “nonsense”? Can we trust ourselves or do we always have to rely an authority outside of ourselves?

1:18:07 Why is liminality painful?

1:22:24 Is the inner authority Caitya guru or intuition?

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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.

Join us as Swami Padmanabha launches the Radical Personalism Retreat with the exploration of the first pillar of radical personalism: Vulnerability. In this sacred space of openness and deep exploration, Swami and the retreat participants delve into the profound power of vulnerability as the foundation of transformational spirituality. Discover how embracing vulnerability unlocks the path to personal and spiritual growth.

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