spiritual connection - Blog - ISKCON Desire Tree | IDT2024-03-28T20:36:11Zhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/spiritual+connectionSpiritual Connection: Understanding the Dynamics of Guru-disciple Relationshiphttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/spiritual-connection-understanding-the-dynamics-of-guru-disciple-2019-11-11T11:49:57.000Z2019-11-11T11:49:57.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><div id="article_byline" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://iskconnews.org/media/img_versions/2019/11-Nov/bdd1_slideshow.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://iskconnews.org/media/img_versions/2019/11-Nov/bdd1_slideshow.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="600" alt="bdd1_slideshow.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align:justify;"><strong>By Madhusudana Visnu Das</strong></div>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">A New Book by Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami 'Spiritual Connection: Understanding the Dynamics of Guru-disciple Relationship' discusses the following important topics: </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Who is a Guru?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Why do I need a Living Guru?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Why am I not satisfied in my relationship with my Guru?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">How to internalize the sacred Guru-disciple relationship?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">How to be a Progressive Disciple? </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“Spiritual Connection” answers the above and many more questions with much depth and clarity. Presented in a very simple and lucid manner, this book is a collection of various case-studies taken from Vedic literatures such as Srimad-bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrita, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Herein, the subject of Guru-disciple relationship is explored, explained and churned into valuable lessons to help all the levels of spiritual seekers— from novice and seasoned—to have their spiritual connection established, enhanced or rejuvenated. </p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Some of the reviews for the book are: </p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">“I recommend that every serious practitioner of bhakti must acquire and absorb the teachings of this book.” — Gopal Krishna Goswami</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami has covered a very important topic from many angles. Many will find inspiration and vision on how to deal with the Guru-disciple relationship.” — Kadamba Kanana Swami </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“It is a book one would love to read and re-read again and again, because the essence of the practice of bhakti is beautifully described in the pages of this book.” — Srivas Das </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“This book is rich with insights for anyone trying to walk the path of devotion. I recommend diving in it without delay.” — Bhakti Narasimha Swami </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“It is a brilliant book. It has helped me understand my weaknesses and gave me considerable hope in reviving my relationship with my Gurus.” — Sanatana Caitanya Das</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“The author, a disciple of the legendary Bhakti Tirtha Swami Maharaja, has done a true miracle with this book and its topic of Guru-disciple relationship.” — Pulastya Muni Das </p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">The book's author Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami is an initiating guru and travelling sannyasi. He has been serving in ISKCON since 1982. He is a member of ISKCON SABHA, a teacher of various Shastric courses at VIHE (Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education) and MI (Mayapur Institute) and also he travels widely across the globe preaching the pure teachings of Krsna Consciousness in countries in Africa, in Brazil, India and Mauritius.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">To get a copy of the book (in India as well as Internationally), please write to: <a>sanga@bddswami.org</a>,</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">or contact through WhatsApp at +91 99873 18251.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://iskconnews.org/spiritual-connection-understanding-the-dynamics-of-guru-disciple-relationship,7151/">https://iskconnews.org/spiritual-connection-understanding-the-dynamics-of-guru-disciple-relationship,7151/</a></p>
</div></div>Spiritual Connection Book Launch by Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swamihttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/spiritual-connection-book-launch-by-bhakti-dhira-damodara-swami2019-07-30T07:27:24.000Z2019-07-30T07:27:24.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XUFnFVq3IF0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On 20th July, in Sri Vrindavan Dham, His Holiness Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami Maharaja, the beloved disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami Maharaja, launched his first book titled “Spiritual Connection: Understanding the Dynamics of Guru-disciple Relationship.”</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The contents covered in the book are:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Why a Living Guru?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Why to surrender to a Guru?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* How to attract the mercy of the Spiritual Master?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Guru’s order and Passing the Tests</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Taking risks in the service of Guru</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Role of Chastisement</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* How to create a society of non-envy?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* True Worship Vs. Hero Worship of Sri Guru</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* The danger of misusing the guru’s mercy</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Forging deep connection</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Types of disciples</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">* Types of bonafide gurus</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">And much more…</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Few of the book reviews are:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“I recommend that every serious practitioner of bhakti must acquire and absorb the teachings of this book.”</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">– Gopal Krishna Goswami (Governing Body Commissioner, ISKCON)</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami has covered a very important topic from many angles. Many will find inspiration and vision on how to deal with the guru-disciple relationship.”</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">– Kadamba Kanana Swami</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“It is a book one would love to read and re-read again and again.”</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">– Srivas Das (Zonal Supervisor for West Africa and Global Duty Officer)</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">“This book will surely be an enlightening guide for seekers as well as seasoned spiritualists to connect most deeply with this most sacred guru-disciple relationship.”</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">– Vrajalila Devi Dasi (Director, Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology)</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Please write to <a href="mailto:info@bddswami.org">info@bddswami.org</a> if you wish to have one or more copies of the book.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Source: </strong><a href="http://www.dandavats.com/?p=76886">http://www.dandavats.com/?p=76886</a></p></div>