Attaining the Goal of Life

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Attaining the Goal of Life

FromKali Mandir Satsang

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May 25, 2019

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by Swami Sarvadevananda, Minister of Vedanta Society of Southern California

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May 25, 2019

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Spiritual discourses given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, a traditional Hindu temple dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother in Laguna Beach, California.

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Name Giving Ceremony of Krishna and Balaram by Garga Muni: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Srimad Bhagavatam Sk. 10, Ch. 8, V. 1-20 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahasranama (Talk 8): "Lover of Devotees" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 52 through 59 from verse 8. nīlā-ghanā valākā ca mātrā mudrāmitāsitā | brāhmī nārāyaṇī ... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahasranama (Talk 3 ) "Mother of Desire" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 13 through 18 from verse 2. कामदा कामिनी काम्या कमनीयस्वभाविनी। कस्तूरीरसलिप्ताण्गी कुञ... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Divine Mother: by Swami Sarvadevananda of Vedanta Society of Hollywood by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahasranama (Talk 7): "Who Swallows All" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 44 through 51 from verse 7. karālāsyā karālī ca kulakāntāparājitā | ugrā ugra-prabhā dī... by Kali Mandir Satsang
85 min listen
Talk on Sister Nivedita: by Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta Society by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Stories of the Old Monks of the Ramakrishna Order Part 2: by Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta Society by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Gems from the Garden of Saints: Vishuddhananda Part 9: by Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta Society by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama (Talk 6): "The Dark One" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 34 through 43 from verse 6. kumārī kulajā kṛṣṇā kṛṣṇa-dehā kṛśo-dārā | kṛśāṁgī kuliśāṁg... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Vivekananda's Talk on Hinduism at the Parliament of Religions: by Swami Bhajanananda Sarawati by Kali Mandir Satsang
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“Discipleship” by Swami Vivekananda: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Informal Satsang Part 1 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama: Verse 11 (Names 74-81): by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Gems from the Garden of Saints: Vishuddhananda Part 11: by Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta Society by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama (Talk 5): "Mother of the Kulas" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 26 through 33 from verse 5. kāntā kāma-svarūpā ca kāmākhyā kula-pālinī | kulīnā kul... by Kali Mandir Satsang
76 min listen
Kali Sahasranama (Talk 4) "The Beauty of Desire" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 19 through 25 from verse 4. ककारवर्णसर्वाण्गी कामिनी कामसुन्दरी। कामार्ता कामरूपा च काम... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama (talk 10) "Galand of Heads" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 65 through 73 from verse 9 and 10. māheśvarī ca cāmuṇdā vārāhī nāra-siṁhikā | vajrāṅgī... by Kali Mandir Satsang
78 min listen
Mother Yashoda Sees the Universe in Sri Krishna's Mouth: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Srimad Bhagavatam Sk. 10, Ch. 8, V. 21-52 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Krishna Tied to the Mortar / Narada's Curse of Kubera's Sons: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Srimad Bhagavatam Sk. 10, Ch. 9, V. 1-22 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Talk on Phalaharani Kali Puja: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Discourse given during Kali Mandir's Annual Festival by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Krishna Knocks Over the Arjuna Trees: The Hymn of the Guhyakas Part 1: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Srimad Bhagavatam Sk. 10, Ch. 10, V. 23-29 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama (Talk 9): "The Man-lion" etc.: Discourse by Revered Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Kali Sahashranam (Thousand Names of Kali) given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram, with a discussion of names 61 through 64 from verse 9. māheśvarī ca cāmuṇdā vārāhī nārasiṁhikā | vajrāṅgī vajrakaṅ... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahasranama: She Who is the Giver of Merit: by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswat / Verses 17 / Names 115-122 115] Smasana-vasini : Residing in the cremation grounds 116] Punya : Merit 117] Punyada : Giver of merit. 118] Kula-pandita : Knower of the Kula. 119] Punya-laya : Resident of merit 120] Punya-de... by Kali Mandir Satsang
80 min listen
Stories of the Old Monks of the Ramakrishna Order Part 4: by Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta Society by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kali Sahashranama: Verse 11 (Names 82-87): by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati by Kali Mandir Satsang
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The Gods' Prayer to the Mother Part 2 - Devi Gita: By Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Devi Gita Ch.1 / Verse 45 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Swami Sarvadevananda Speaks on Holy Mother Sarada Devi: by Revered Swami Sarvadevananda, Head of Vedanta Society of Southern California by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Sri Ramakrishna: Blessed Meditation & How to Celebrate the New Year: By Swami Chetanananda of St. Louis Vedanta by Kali Mandir Satsang
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The Hymn of the Guhyakas Part 3: By Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati / Bhagavatam Skanda 10, Ch.10, V. 34-43 by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Kālī Sahasranāma (talk 48): "She who is Enjoyment and Liberation" etc. by Swami Bhajanananda: Discourse by Pujya (Revered) Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on names 272 through 280 of verse 36 of the "Thousand Names of Kali" given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram on 13 April 2023, followed by arati and kirtan. सूर्यात्मिका रुद्रपत्नी रौद्... by Kali Mandir Satsang
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Attaining the Goal of Life

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