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Episode 58 Chapter 29-30 Krishna's Hiding from the Gopis Pages 232-236( 0:27:9)
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In this episode, we continue reading from Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We explore Krishna’s disappearance from the gopis, their heartfelt search through the forests of Vrindavan, and the deeper spiritual lessons of devotion, humility, and divine love.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 13/08/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 57 Chapter 29 The Rasa Dance - Introduction Pages 228-232( 0:27:3)
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In this episode, we continue reading from Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, focusing on Chapter 29, The Rasa Dance Introduction. The discussion explores the heartfelt prayers of the gopis as they express their complete devotion and surrender to Lord Krishna, recognizing Him as their eternal friend, protector, and beloved. The episode concludes with Krishna’s compassionate response and the beginning of His transcendental pastimes with the gopis on the banks of the Yamuna. Hare Krishna.
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Published: 6/08/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 56 Chapter 29 The Rasa Dance - Introduction Pages 225-228( 0:27:55)
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In this episode, we continue reading from Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead by Srila Prabhupada, exploring Chapter 29, The Rasa Dance. Krishna speaks to the gopis who have come to meet Him in the forests of Vrindavan, testing their devotion and teaching profound lessons on love, duty, and spiritual surrender. The episode concludes with the gopis' heartfelt response and anticipation of the continuation of this sacred pastime.
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Published: 30/07/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 55 Chapter 29 The Rasa Dance - Introduction Pages 221-225( 0:27:55)
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Jagdish presents short talk number 55 from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, continuing Chapter 29, “The Rāsa Dance Introduction"
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Published: 23/07/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 54 - Chapter 29 The Rasa Dance - Introduction Pages 217-221( 0:28:2)
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Jagdish presents short talk number 55 from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, continuing Chapter 29, “The Rāsa Dance Introduction.” This episode explores the full moon night of the Śarat season, Krishna’s call to the gopis through the sound of his flute, and the spiritual meaning of the rāsa dance as distinct from ordinary material attraction. Jagdish reflects on Yogamaya and Mahamaya, the difference between love and lust, and the devotional mood of the gopis as they leave their worldly duties to respond to Krishna.
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Published: 16/07/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
KRISHNA, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Episode 52 - Chapter 26 Prayers by Indira,The King of Heaven Page 206-211. Chapter 26 ends.( 0:28:2)
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Jagdish presents short talk number 52 from "Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead" by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Continuing from the previous discussion of “Wonderful Krishna,” the talk moves into chapter 27, “Prayers by Indra, the King of Heaven,” exploring Indra’s repentance after Krishna protects the people, cows, and possessions of Vrindavan by lifting Govardhana Hill. The episode reflects on humility, false pride, divine mercy, Krishna’s supreme position, and the worship offered by Indra, the Surabhi cow, and the heavenly beings as Krishna is glorified as Govinda.
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Published: 2/07/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 51 - Chapter 26 Wonderful Krsna Page 202-Page 206( 0:27:57)
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Jagdish continues the reading from Chapter 25, Devastating Rainfall in Vrindavan, describing how Krishna protects the people and animals of Vrindavan by lifting Govardhana Hill to shelter them from Indra’s storm. The episode also begins Chapter 26, highlighting the villagers’ amazement at Krishna’s divine powers and reflecting on his extraordinary pastimes.
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Published: 25/06/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 50 - Chapter 24 ends Chapter 25 Devastating Rainfall in Vrindavan Page 196-Page 202( 0:29:4)
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Jagdish presents a reading and commentary from Chapter 24, Worshipping Govardhana Hill, and the beginning of Chapter 25. The episode explains Krishna’s instruction to replace the Indra yajna with Govardhana Puja, highlighting themes of community cooperation, charity, and devotion. It also introduces Indra’s anger and the resulting storm over Vrindavan, setting the stage for the next part of the story.
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Published: 18/06/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 49 - Chapter 24 Worshiping Govardhana Hill Page 192-Page 196( 0:27:52)
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Jagdish presents a reading and reflection on the chapter Worshipping Govardhana Hill, exploring Krishna’s teachings on devotion, duty, and the role of demigods, including the shift away from Indra worship toward exclusive devotional service. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 11/06/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 48 Chapter 23 Delivering the Wives of the Brahmanas Page 185-Page 191( 0:39:14)
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Jagdish presents a reading and reflection from Chapter 23 of the text by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, focusing on the devotion of the Brahmanas’ wives, their surrender to Krishna, and the contrast between pure devotion and ritual practice.
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Published: 4/06/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 47 Chapter 22 Page 180-Page 181 ends. Chapter 23 Delivering the Wives of the Brahmanas Page 182-Page 185( 0:27:21)
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In this episode, Jagdish continues the reading from A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s text, completing Chapter 22 and introducing Chapter 23, “Delivering the Wives of the Brahmanas.” The talk reflects on Krishna’s teachings about selfless service, using the example of trees as symbols of generosity and compassion. It then explores the story of the cowherd boys seeking food, highlighting the contrast between ritual practice and true devotion, and emphasising the importance of recognising Krishna as the ultimate purpose behind all spiritual activity.
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Published: 28/05/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 46 Chapter 22 Stealing the Garments of the Unmarried Gopi Girls Page 176-Page 180( 0:27:59)
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In this episode, Jagdish presents talk number 46 from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, focusing on Chapter 22, “Stealing the Garments of the Unmarried Gopis.” The discussion explores the devotion of the gopis as they worship Goddess Katyayani with the desire to have Krishna as their husband, and the symbolic significance of Krishna’s interaction with them. The episode reflects on themes of pure devotion, surrender, and the transcendental nature of spiritual love in Krishna consciousness.
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Published: 21/05/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 45 Chapter 21 ends The Gopies attracted by the Flute Page 171-Page 175( 0:28:26)
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In this episode, Jagdish continues from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, exploring Chapter 21, “Attracted by the Flute.” Through vivid narration, the talk describes how Krishna’s flute enchants all of Vrindavan—rivers, animals, birds, and the gopis—illustrating deep spiritual devotion and the essence of Krishna consciousness. The episode reflects on the profound connection between nature, devotion, and transcendental sound.
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Published: 14/05/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 44 Chapter 20 ends Description of Autumn Page 166-Page 172( 0:37:47)
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This short talk concludes Chapter 20, “Description of Autumn,” drawing spiritual lessons from the season’s clarity and renewal—self-realisation, sense control, and the steady growth of devotion. The reading then begins Chapter 21, “Gopis Attracted by the Flute,” as Krishna enters Vrindavan, plays His flute, and the gopis reflect on His beauty, presence, and the power of transcendental sound. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 7/05/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 43 Chapter 20 Description of Autumn Page 161-Page 164.mp3( 0:28:25)
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In Talk #43 from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, we continue Chapter 20, “Description of Autumn.” Reflecting on vivid seasonal imagery—glowworms, clouds, rainfall, rivers, and lightning—this reading draws spiritual lessons about Kali Yuga, real knowledge versus illusion, and steadiness in Krishna consciousness. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 30/04/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 42 - Chapter 20 Description of Autumn Page 164-Page 167( 0:27:19)
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Chapter 20 reflects on the transition from the rainy season to autumn as a spiritual metaphor. Using imagery of clearing skies, blooming lotuses, and calm waters, the passage explains how Krishna consciousness cleanses illusion, restores clarity, and purifies one’s life. It also describes Krishna’s joyful pastimes in Vrindavan, showing nature as an expression of his divine energy and compassion.
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Published: 23/04/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 41 - Chapter 19 Devouring The Forest Fire Page 157-Page 162( 0:29:33)
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In this short talk, the speaker reads from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by Srila Prabhupada, covering Chapter 19, Devouring the Forest Fire, and beginning Chapter 20, Description of Autumn. The episode recounts how Krishna protects the cows and cowherd boys by extinguishing a forest fire, demonstrating divine care and power, and continues with reflections on the rainy season and its spiritual symbolism drawn from the Bhagavatam.
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Published: 16/04/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 40 - Chapter 17 Subdoing Kaliya Page 150-Page 156( 0:36:40)
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In this short talk, the speaker continues readings from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by Srila Prabhupada, concluding Chapter 17, Extinguishing the Forest Fire, and moving into Chapter 18, Killing the Demon Pralambasura. The episode describes Krishna’s compassionate protection of the people of Vrindavan, the joyful pastimes of Krishna and Balarama with the cowherd boys, and the dramatic defeat of the demon Pralambasura. The narration highlights devotional themes of divine mercy, protection, and the transcendental nature of Krishna’s pastimes.
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Published: 9/04/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 39 - Chapter 16 Subdoing Kaliya Page 145-Page 150 Ch16 ends and Ch17 starts( 0:27:43)
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Jagdish continues a reading from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by Srila Prabhupada, covering Chapter 16, Subduing Kaliya, and beginning Chapter 17, Extinguishing the Forest Fire. The talk reflects on Lord Krishna’s mercy, the story of Kaliya’s punishment and forgiveness, devotional surrender, and the deeper spiritual lessons drawn from the Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavatam. The programme concludes with the opening of the next chapter, to be continued in the following talk.
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Published: 2/04/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 38 - Chapter 16 Subdoing Kaliya Page 142-Page 145( 0:28:3)
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In this short talk, Jagdish continues Chapter 16, Subduing Kāliya, from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by Śrīla Prabhupāda. The reading focuses on Krishna’s victory over the serpent Kāliya, the prayers of the Nāga‑patnīs, and reflections on divine mercy, punishment as purification, and the rare fortune of contact with the Lord’s lotus feet. The episode concludes with devotional insights into surrender, time, and Krishna’s universal form.
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Published: 26/03/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 37 - Chapter 16 Subdoing Kaliya Page 139-Page 142( 0:27:51)
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In this episode, Jagdish continues reading from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, beginning Chapter 16 on Krishna subduing Kaliya. The talk recounts how Kaliya’s poison devastated the Yamuna, the fear felt by the residents of Vrindavan, and Krishna’s eventual freeing of himself from the serpent’s coils before subduing Kaliya through divine strength and grace.
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Published: 19/03/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 36 - Chapter 16 The Killing of Dhenukasura Page 136-Page 140( 0:27:46)
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Jagdish continues reading from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, completing the chapter on the killing of Dhenuka Sura and beginning the next chapter on Krishna subduing Kaliya. The talk describes Krishna and Balarama’s actions in the Talavana forest, the defeat of Dhenuka Sura and his companions, and Krishna’s protection of the cowherd boys. It then introduces the story of Kaliya poisoning the Yamuna and Krishna’s decision to confront the serpent.
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Published: 12/03/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Episode 35 - Chapter 15 The Killing of Dhenukasura Page 133-Page 136( 0:27:57)
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In this episode, Jagdish presents Talk 35 from Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The reading continues Chapter 15, describing Krishna and Balarama’s early pastimes in Vrindavan, their interactions with the natural world, and the lead‑up to the encounter with the demon Dhenukasura.
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Published: 5/03/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Short Talk 34 - Chapter 14 Prayers offered by Lord Brahma to Lord Krishna Page 130- Page 134 Chapter 14 ends( 0:27:12)
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Krishna’s return to Vrajabhumi, the love of the cowherd boys and gopis, and Sukadeva Goswami’s explanation of devotion and spiritual vision. The reading concludes Chapter 14, Prayers Offered by Lord Brahma, before beginning Chapter 15, The Killing of Dhenukasura, describing Krishna and Balarama entering the forests of Vrindavan and the natural world’s joyful response to their presence.
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Published: 26/02/2026 11:00:00 a.m.
Short Talk 33 - Chapter 14, Prayers offered by Lord Brahma to Lord Krishna, pages 127-130( 0:29:39)
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In this episode, Jagdish shares Lord Brahma’s heartfelt prayers to Lord Krishna. He chats about devotion, the pure love of the residents of Vrindavan, and Krishna’s transcendental presence—wrapping it all up with reflections on humility, service, and the mystery of divine energies.
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Published: 19/02/2026 11:00:00 a.m.