The Yuga Avatar

1. The Yuga Avatar Where would we be if Sri Chaitanya would not have come? Gaura Purnima 2001 Vedic Light Presentations IMLITALA BAP

2. Mercifully Bringing The Medicine • To free us from the influence of the age of iron, quarrel, irreligiosity and hypocrisy—Kali Yuga • To bring us the meditation which despite all the ill will in this World will guide us to self-realization Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

3. The Lord appears as his own devotee • To teach the congregational chanting of the holy names of God known as Yuga Dharma or Sankirtan Yoga, the Lord appears as a Hidden Incarnation • Announced in the Vedic literature such as the Srimad Bhagavatam, He was discovered over 500 years ago in Navadvipa, West Bengal, India • His life story is given in the Chaitanya Charitamrita and in the Chaitanya Bhagavat Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

4. He appeared as the Son of Saci Mata and Jagannath Misra • His birthplace is under a sacred neem tree. • He was first called Nimai Pandit because of this tree. • Today a beautiful Temple is standing in that place. Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

5. It was here that He descended into this material world YOGAPITH MAYAPURTEMPLE OF SRI CHAITANYA AND VISNUPRIYA Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

6. In every Age there is a system to reach self realization • The Holy Vedic Scriptures announce the system and specific incarnations to reveal the teachings to humanity • There are four yugas to complete one time cycle (divya yuga) • Those who follow their prescribed duties in the scriptures and practice their respective system can overcome the cycle of birth and death, returning to the spiritual world Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

7. These are the four ages within a Divya Yuga of 4,320,000 years name metal yoga color of avatar Duration quality Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

8. He brought Spiritual Amnesty for Everyone • Incredible amount’s of karmic reactions can be nullified by even once chanting the holy name from the heart • Not only Jagai and Madhai who were famous miscreants, countless sinful people have changed their mentality by the mercy of Lord Chaitanya and his process of meditation • You can all have the same benefit you only need to start chanting this holy name Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

9. The Maha Mantra is identical with Krishna and Supreme Grace Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

10. This meditation process is very easy to practice • You can meditate on the mantra by remembring it in your mind, by speaking it softly or by singing it on your own or with a group of people (with musical instruments) • There are no hard and fast rules on how to meditate on the holy mantra • You can start right now and experience for yourself how your consciousness can be transformed Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

11. Sri Chaitanya personally gave us His Sikshastakam • There you can find the deep loving meaning of his appearance • Also you can find the keys to spiritual success, the recommendations of how to protect you from your own mind and false ego and thereby enhancing your spiritual life • He takes us to the highest place; appreciation for the feelings of the Vraja Gopis Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

12. We should Chant the Names without committing offenses • There are ten offenses which impede full success in chanting the holy mantras • There are four shades of the real holy name which can give liberation, but not pure devotion • We should be very one pointed in our decision to correct our self and apply for spiritual amnesty. So much help is their for the sincere applicant • Everyone who endeavors sincerely can do it Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

13. The ten offense to be avoided 10 Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

14. It is also considered to obstruct the pure chanting if you… Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

15. There are different levels of chanting the Holy Names. • Nama-aparadha: Chanting with offenses will not bring the desired result, it goes against the loving spirit • Nama-abhasa: Chanting in the mood of reflection will free us from the shade of the holy name • Suddha-Nama: Chanting in a pure way is the best. It will take you quickly to the spiritual world Sri Chaitanya saves us Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

16. Sri Chaitanya teaches us nonsectarian love for all • One God, one current and many outlets • He attracted the whole world to the service of the personal aspect of Krishna and his beloved female counterpart in their eternal Land of love Vrindavan • He always stressed that a devotee is a kindhearted welfare worker who will spare no effort to make others happy Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

17. Sri Chaitanya did not open any Temple Himself • He taught us to chant anywhere and to become the servants of the servant of our spiritual master and the Vaisnavas • He took the chanting of the holy name into the public streets to share the divine sound with everyone • He asked his disciples to form an association of pure devotees and they started the worship of many famous Deities and built Temples to facilitate that worship Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

18. Our life in the western world is simply filled with horrible sins • Killing millions of animals for our pleasure, experimentation and consumption • Our ancestors killed all the American tribes to steal their Land, and then kidnapped half of Africa to turn them into slaves • Anybody who had different ideas was simply burned at the stake. Today we fight Wars over anything, especially oil, just to get more power and money • You must have a desire to get out of this cruel world of exploitation Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

19. If we want to change our life we need help • My Spiritual Master Srila Prabhupada is a confidential servitor of Sri Chaitanya. He has shown that the teachings of Lord Chaitanya are the answer to our wrong mentality of exploitation and indifference • Sri Chaitanya had envisioned that the whole world would chant the Holy Names of Krishna • Now we see that this is practically going on • Karma, Reincarnation and Vegetarianism are his basic teachings, which daily gain popularity Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

20. Study the teachings of Sri Chaitanya and give it a try • We simply have to accept that it is necessary to become a strict Vegetarian • When you offer your food it becomes spiritual and you become more purified every time you eat • If you stop intoxication, extramarital sexual relations and gambling you will be able to experience the higher taste… Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

21. Sri Chaitanya brought us the higher taste… • Associating with devotees of Krishna gives the most wonderful pleasure to your heart • Hearing and reading the Vedic literature is the source for real knowledge • Chanting the holy names gives us entrance into the world of love, transcendental art, service and healthy nutrition • You will not miss anything Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

22. Sri Chaitanya came to take us all to Vrindavan • He sends his devotees to reveal the Sacred Abode of Lord Krishna • He himself went to reveal the Sacred Pond—Radha Kunda • He asked his confidential servants to compile the scriptures of of Bhakti; Spontaneous loving surrender to the sweet will of the Supreme Lord Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

23. Sri Chaitanya is the most merciful of all Incarnations • Srila Rupa Goswami wrote: ”You are the most munificent of all incarnations because you have simply distributed pure love for Godhead, without conditions.” Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

24. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Radha Krishna nahe anyaYou are both Radha and Krishna in one personality Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

25. Sri Chaitanya distributed his mercy by taking the renounced order of life to preach everywhere • He also had some very personal reasons to appear in this world which are revealed to his devotees • The Lord of love is conquered by love alone Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

26. To understand the glory of Srimati Radharanis love for him To taste the nectar of his own sweetness and beauty To taste the ecstasy she feels in her love for him Knowing that he will fall on the ground in ecstasy, Radharani embraces him in her golden hue to protect him Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is an ocean of Divine Mellows Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

27. Once after Srimati Radharani became angry Krishna became a Sannyasi to regain the hand of his beloved Srimati Radharani • She forgot her own existence and he forgot his own identity. Thus the divine couple in Imli tala merged and manifested as the divine distributor of the sweetness of madhurya rasa in the spirit of maximum magnanimity of audarya, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

28. Sri Chaitanya fulfilled his prediction through our beloved.. • Srila Prabhupada • 1898-1977 • He personally distributed the teachings of Sri Chaitanya all over the world Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

29. Sri Chaitanya and his eternal associates are my shelter • Let me first offer my obeisances to the Pancha Tattva • Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Nityananda Prabhu, Sri Advaita Gadadhara and Srivas Thakur • All his devotees in Navadvipa Dham, Jagannath Puri Dham and Sri Vrindavan Dham • All the Gaura Bhaktas of all times and ages including our respected readers • Please bless me to get a drop of real Bhakti Gauranga chandra carane kurutanuragam- I beg you please take shelter of the Lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

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