On this sacred day of Guru Pūrṇimā, Rasikananda Swami (affectionally known as Rasik Maharaja) unpacks the full meaning of “Guru”—not as a figure of the past, but as an ever-living presence in the heart. We journey from Śrī Vyāsadeva and Śukadeva Gosvāmī to the modern Yugācārya, Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja, whose mission is still unfolding through his disciples today. With poetic stories, personal reflections, and a rallying call to serve, this class weaves timeless wisdom with real-time updates—reminding us that the torch of bhakti isn’t passed, it’s ignited within.

This class was recorded at Bhaktabandhav Dham in Ellenville, NY on July 10, 2025.