Festival Lectures

Swami B. V. Tripurari

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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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171104 The young gopies begin worship of Goddess Katyayani to attain their hearts desire, marriage with the young village cowherd Krishna.

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Madan Gopal and Gaurangi-priya’s home, Hillsborough, NC on November 4th, 2017 - The young gopies begin worship of Goddess Katyayani to attain their hearts desire, marriage with the young village cowherd Krishna.

1h 23m
Nov 04, 2017
171103 Sakhya bhava in the Gaudiya tradition as exemplified by the dvadasi gopals and Sundarananda Thakura.

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Krishna Caitanya and Gopa Nandini’s home, Hillsborough, NC on November 3rd, 2017 - Sakhya bhava in the Gaudiya tradition as exemplified by the dvadasi gopals and Sundarananda Thakura.

1h 44m
Nov 03, 2017
171031 Gaurakishora dasa Babaji Tirobhava

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 31st, 2017 - Gaurakishora dasa Babaji Tirobhava

52m
Oct 31, 2017
171027 Sri Gopastami 2017: Radha and Krishna's first meeting

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 27th, 2017 - Sri Gopastami 2017: Radha and Krishna's first meeting.

54m
Oct 27, 2017
171023 Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day 2017: Understanding guru tattva.

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 23rd, 2017 - Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day 2017: Understanding guru tattva.

1h 11m
Oct 23, 2017
171020 The Glories of Govardhana

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 18th, 2017 - Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, 10 Canto, 14th Chapter, 13-14th Verse, Prayers of Lord Brahmā, Part 11

1h 1m
Oct 20, 2017
171014 Pujyapada Sridhara Maharaja Avirbhava 2017: Conveying the Heart of Bhakti

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari at Ananda Ashrama, Saragrahi, NC on October 14th, 2017 - Pujyapada Sridhara Maharaja Avirbhava 2017: Conveying the Heart of Bhakti

1h 5m
Oct 14, 2017
Sakhya-Rasa In the Gaudiya Sampradaya

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 10th, 2017 - Sakhya-Rasa In the Gaudiya Sampradaya

1h 43m
Aug 10, 2017
The Romantic Life of Balarama

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 8th, 2017 - The Romantic Life of Balarama

1h 15m
Aug 08, 2017
Vrindavana Is Full of Sakhya-Rasa

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 8th, 2017 - Vrindavana Is Full of Sakhya-Rasa

1h 34m
Aug 08, 2017
Baladeva Purnima 2017: Bhagavan of Friendly Frame of Mind

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on August 7th, 2017 - Baladeva Purnima 2017: Bhagavan of Friendly Frame of Mind

1h 38m
Aug 07, 2017
Sri Gopala Bhatta Goswami Tirobhava 2017: From Srirangam To Vraja

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on July 10th, 2017 - Sri Gopala Bhatta Goswami Tirobhava 2017: From Srirangam To Vraja

55m
Jul 10, 2017
Panihati Festival 2017: Dasa Goswami Blessed By Nityananda Prabhu

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on June 6th, 2017 - Panihati Festival 2017: Dasa Goswami Blessed By Nityananda Prabhu

58m
Jun 06, 2017
Lila Means Parikara

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 27th, 2017 - Lila Means Parikara

1h 16m
May 27, 2017
Kirtan At Madan Gopal's

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 27th, 2017 - Kirtan At Madan Gopal's

14m
May 27, 2017
Sri Krishnadasa Kaviraja: Empowered By Nityananda Prabhu

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 26th, 2017 - Sri Krishnadasa Kaviraja: Empowered By Nityananda Prabhu

1h 27m
May 26, 2017
Sri Vrindavana Dasa Thakura Avirbhava 2017: The Vyasa of Gaura-Lila

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 22nd, 2017 - Sri Vrindavana Dasa Thakura Avirbhava 2017: The Vyasa of Gaura-Lila

50m
May 22, 2017
Saragrahi Spring Festival 2017: Mahaprabhu's Pauganda-Lila, Lecture 2 of 2

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 14th, 2017 - Saragrahi Spring Festival 2017: Mahaprabhu's Pauganda-Lila, Lecture 2 of 2

1h 39m
May 14, 2017
Saragrahi Spring Festival 2017: Mahaprabhu's Pauganda-Lila, Lecture 1 of 2

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 13th, 2017 - Saragrahi Spring Festival 2017: Mahaprabhu's Pauganda-Lila, Lecture 1 of 2

1h 25m
May 13, 2017
Sri Narasimha Caturdasi 2017: We Can Offer Our Hearts To Him Comfortably

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on May 9th, 2017 - Sri Narasimha Caturdasi 2017: We Can Offer Our Hearts To Him Comfortably

1h 32m
May 09, 2017
Sri Gaura Purnima 2017: Vrindavana And Navadvipa Are Non-Different

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on March 12th, 2017 - Sri Gaura Purnima 2017: Vrindavana And Navadvipa Are Non-Different

1h 25m
Mar 12, 2017
Maha-Sivaratri 2017: The Vrajavasis' Celebration

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 24th, 2017 - Maha-Sivaratri 2017: The Vrajavasis' Celebration

48m
Feb 24, 2017
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Avirbhava 2017: Lion Before Maya

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 15th, 2017 - Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Avirbhava 2017: Lion Before Maya

58m
Feb 15, 2017
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi 2017: Boundless Was the Depth of His Gravity

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 8th, 2017 - Sri Nityananda Trayodasi 2017: Boundless Was the Depth of His Gravity

58m
Feb 08, 2017
Sri Advaita Saptami 2017: Incarnation of the World Soul

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 2nd, 2017 - Sri Advaita Saptami 2017: Incarnation of the World Soul

53m
Feb 03, 2017
Vasanta Pancami 2017: First Day of Spring In Vraja

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on February 1st, 2017 - Vasanta Pancami 2017: First Day of Spring In Vraja

44m
Feb 01, 2017
Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura Tirobhava 2016: The Patron Saint of the De Family

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on December 26th, 2016 - Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura Tirobhava 2016: The Patron Saint of the De Family

59m
Dec 26, 2016
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Tirobhava 2016: Another Prabhupada

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on December 17th, 2016 - Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Tirobhava 2016: Another Prabhupada

1h 0m
Dec 17, 2016
Sri Gita Jayanti 2016: Milk For the Sudhira

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on December 10th, 2016 - Sri Gita Jayanti 2016: Milk For the Sudhira

1h 1m
Dec 10, 2016
Sri Damodarastakam, Verse 8: Unlimited Lilas

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on November 13th, 2016 - Sri Damodarastakam, Verse 8: Unlimited Lilas

1h 19m
Nov 13, 2016