ISTAGOSTHI: Questions and Answers with Swami Padmanabha — April 13, 2024

Join this enlightening journey with Swami Padmanabha and a community of fellow seekers as they delve into the profound realms of spiritual wisdom in a deeply personal manner. Discover transformative insights tailored to your individual journey, empowering you to cultivate spiritual growth right where you are.

0:00 Swami Padmanabha reflects on his recent gathering with esteemed figures like Father Richard Rohr, Brian McLaren, and other luminaries at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Through this enriching experience, he gained profound insights into the transformative power of intergenerational collaboration. Recognizing the importance of elders entrusting emerging leaders with responsibility, Swami Padmanabha highlights the value of mutual respect and open dialogue. He emphasizes the vital exchange of wisdom, where elders inspire and guide while also humbly embracing the fresh perspectives and contributions of the next generation.

Maharaja also reflected on how this is a healthy dynamic for the guru/disciple relationship that integrates a natural hierarchy of respect and appreciation and care with deep friendship and intimacy; hoping that these healthy patterns of relationship will also be the base of our Tadatmya community.

00:06:39 When is the appropriate time in a practitioner’s journey to reach out to a mentor, to approach a guru? Can an unhealthy dependence be avoided?

00:24:58 What should we consider regarding the various statements and opinions about drinking milk? Is there a “right” thing to do?

00:35:45 How does the idea that the source of the jiva is undifferentiated Brahmajyoti with the conception that we are unconditionally loved as an individual by God? How can we balance apparently contradictory statements by our teachers?

00:51:58 Sometimes we hear from speakers, as well as from scriptures, that the devotee is more merciful than god. Is it necessary and appropriate to see such a distinction since it seems to insecurity by undermining Krishna’s ability to be an ocean of mercy? Why not forget about Krishna and just go to the devotee?

01:16:52 Does a teacher or guru adjust their answers according to the student’s ability to grasp the answer in a way that nourishes their faith?

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