The Bhagavata Podcast
The Bhagavata Podcast
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The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam.In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, an esteemed scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, invites expert guests to reflect on a chapter of the Bhagavata Purana. Following a linear progression through the text, the discussions explore the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavatam, offering both traditional insights and modern academic interpretations. This thoughtful approach enables listeners to journey through the Bhagavata Purana chapter by chapter, uncovering the intricate teachings of this work.The Bhagavata Podcast is an initiative supported by the Gaudiya Studies Research Programme of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, furthering the mission of connecting living traditions with academic exploration.
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The podcast focuses on the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavata Purana with episodes covering themes such as spiritual inquiry, the urgency of facing death, and the transformative power of the text, exemplified in discussions on qualifications for interpretation and contemporary relevance.
The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam.
In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, an esteemed scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, invites expert guests to reflect on a chapter of the Bhagavata Purana. Following a linear progression through the text, the discussions explore the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavatam, offering both traditional insights and modern academic interpretations. This thoughtful approach enables listeners to journey through the Bhagavata Purana chapter by chapter, uncovering the intricate teachings of this work.
The Bhagavata Podcast is an initiative supported by the Gaudiya Studies Research Programme of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, furthering the mission of connecting living traditions with academic exploration.
In this episode, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) and Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey) delve into the 11th chapter of the Bhagavatam, exploring the themes of Krishna's arrival in Dvaraka, the emotional dynamics of separation and reunion, and the contrasting natures of devotion exhibited by the residents of Dvaraka and Vrindavan. They discuss the significance of community in bhakti, the allegorical interpretations of Krishna's actions, and the emotional expressions of the queens upon his return. The conversation highlights the complexities of Krishna's detachment and the cultural nuances of devotion, culminating in reflections on the chapter's teachings and implications for practitioners today.
00:00 Introduction to the 11th Chapter of Bhagavatam
00:58 Krishna's Arrival in Dvaraka
05:27 Themes of Separation and Reunion
09:36 Allegorical Interpretations of Krishna's Return
11:11 Community and Collective Bhakti
14:44 Theological Significance of Key Verses
19:57 Krishna's Presence and Its Impact
24:42 Contrasting Dvaraka and Vrindavan
26:36 The Role of Dvaraka in the Bhagavatam
29:46 Anticipation of Future Events
34:11 Krishna's Sound and Connection with Devotees
36:17 The Role of Imagination in Spiritual Practice
42:02 Creativity and Scriptural Interpretation
47:50 Understanding Dvaraka's Society
54:37 The Queens' Reception of Krishna
01:00:52 Contrasting Love: Dvaraka vs. Vrindavan
01:05:02 Introduction to the Bhagavatam Podcast
Keywords: Bhagavatam, Krishna, Dvaraka, Bhakti, Separation, Reunion, Devotion, Queens, Allegory, Community
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