Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 26th, 2017 - Q and A: What is the distinction between diksa guru, siksa guru and a purva acarya?

171026 Q and A: What is the distinction between diksa guru, siksa guru and a purva acarya?

It is difficult to find someone from the West that both understands and can elegantly express the theory behind an Eastern mystical tradition. It is even more difficult to find a modern mystic. In Swami Tripurari we have both: a traditional mystic who can articulate the teachings of an ancient spiritual tradition. A compelling speaker, to hear him and be in his presence is itself a spiritual experience. Swami Tripurari met his initiating guru, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, in the spring of 1972. He relates that he felt as though he had met a long-lost friend, as Srila Prabhupada blessed him with his all-knowing glance. Over the years of service that followed, Srila Prabhupada showered him with affection and repeatedly expressed his appreciation for his selfless service and ability to inspire others. In 1974 Srila Prabhupada instructed him in a widely circulated letter, “So you organize freely. You are the incarnation of book distribution. Take the leadership and do the needful.” Accordingly, Swami Tripurari has set an example of one who is independently thoughtful and capable of making an insightful literary contribution to the world. In 1975 Swami Tripurari was initiated by Srila Prabhupada into the renounced order of sannyasa.

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Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madhuvan, Costa Rica on December 30th, 2017 - Q and A: Acintya-Bhedabheda-Tattva As the Basis of Sadhana

171230 Q and A: Acintya-Bhedabheda-Tattva As the Basis of Sadhana

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madhuvan, Costa Rica on December 28th, 2017 - Q and A: More On Rational And Irrational Doubts

171228 Q and A: More On Rational And Irrational Doubts

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madhuvan, Costa Rica on December 26th, 2017 - Q and A: The Renounced Order Within Gaudiya Vaishnavism

171226 Q and A: The Renounced Order Within Gaudiya Vaishnavism

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madhuvan, Costa Rica on December 23rd, 2017 - Q and A: Sraddha And Saranagati

171223 Q and A: Sraddha And Saranagati

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madhuvan, Costa Rica on December 22th, 2017 - Q and A: Bhauma-Navadvipa And Nitya-Navadvipa

171026 Q and A: What is the distinction between diksa guru, siksa guru and a purva acarya?

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