HH Krishna Kshetra Swami
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*Nectar of Instruction: Chanting Krishna’s Names and Living in Vraja*
In this continuing lecture on Sri Rupa Goswami’s _Nectar of Instruction _(Upadesamrita), HH Krishna Kshetra Swami discusses verses 7 and 8. Maharaj explains that the *holy name of Krishna*, though inherently sweet, is not at first relished by one whose consciousness is diseased by ignorance. By chanting attentively and regularly, however, that diseased condition is gradually destroyed, and real taste for Krishna-nama awakens.
Maharaj then discusses verse 8, the essence of all instruction, describing how one should engage the tongue and mind in Krishna’s name, form, qualities, and pastimes, and live in Vraja under the guidance of devotees deeply attached to the Lord. This lecture gives practical guidance for cultivating nama-bhajana, remembrance of Krishna, patience, and steady advancement in *Krishna consciousness*.
With Mandarin interpretation by Rajalaxmi Devi Dasi www.youtube.com/@rajalaxmitkggpp
@ISKCONTaipei ISKCON Taipei, Taiwan.
March 17, 2026
Nectar of Instruction: https://vedabase.io/en/library/noi/
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Kirtan and chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra led by HH Krishna Kshetra Swami.
04:58 - Chanting of the "Jaya Radha Madhava" bhajan.
08:51 - Introduction and Mangalacarana prayers.
13:05 - Welcome and introduction to the final session of the seminar on the Nectar of Instruction (Upadesamrta).
14:34 - Discussion begins on Verse 7: The power of chanting and the metaphor of the "jaundice of ignorance."
17:40 - Reading the translation of Verse 7: Chanting the holy name as the medicine for the diseased tongue.
19:09 - Deep dive into Verse 7: The specific sweetness of Krishna's names, qualities, and activities (charita).
23:25 - Explaining the metaphor of jaundice: How spiritual ignorance prevents us from tasting the sweetness of the Holy Name.
28:40 - The cure: Carefully chanting and cultivating the Holy Name every day (anudinama).
33:59 - Removing the "root" (mula) of the disease through constant practice.
36:32 - Reflections on living in nature (Mayapur) vs. the noise of the city.
41:51 - Connection between the Nectar of Instruction and the Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu).
44:13 - The importance of patience (dhairyat) in the process of spiritual growth.
50:00 - Discussion begins on Verse 8: The essence of all instruction.
52:33 - Reading the translation of Verse 8: Residing in Vraja and engaging the tongue and mind in Krishna's service.
55:16 - Understanding the "essence" (sara) of all teachings.
1:11:23 - What it means to "reside in Vraja": Physical residence vs. internal absorption.
1:16:49 - Following the mood of the eternal residents of Vraja (anuragi-janas).
1:20:46 - Brief overview of the final verses (9-11) which glorify Radha-kunda.
1:23:29 - Conclusion of the lecture.
In this continuing lecture on Sri Rupa Goswami’s _Nectar of Instruction _(Upadesamrita), HH Krishna Kshetra Swami discusses verses 7 and 8. Maharaj explains that the *holy name of Krishna*, though inherently sweet, is not at first relished by one whose consciousness is diseased by ignorance. By chanting attentively and regularly, however, that diseased condition is gradually destroyed, and real taste for Krishna-nama awakens.
Maharaj then discusses verse 8, the essence of all instruction, describing how one should engage the tongue and mind in Krishna’s name, form, qualities, and pastimes, and live in Vraja under the guidance of devotees deeply attached to the Lord. This lecture gives practical guidance for cultivating nama-bhajana, remembrance of Krishna, patience, and steady advancement in *Krishna consciousness*.
With Mandarin interpretation by Rajalaxmi Devi Dasi www.youtube.com/@rajalaxmitkggpp
@ISKCONTaipei ISKCON Taipei, Taiwan.
March 17, 2026
Nectar of Instruction: https://vedabase.io/en/library/noi/
____________________________________________
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Kirtan and chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra led by HH Krishna Kshetra Swami.
04:58 - Chanting of the "Jaya Radha Madhava" bhajan.
08:51 - Introduction and Mangalacarana prayers.
13:05 - Welcome and introduction to the final session of the seminar on the Nectar of Instruction (Upadesamrta).
14:34 - Discussion begins on Verse 7: The power of chanting and the metaphor of the "jaundice of ignorance."
17:40 - Reading the translation of Verse 7: Chanting the holy name as the medicine for the diseased tongue.
19:09 - Deep dive into Verse 7: The specific sweetness of Krishna's names, qualities, and activities (charita).
23:25 - Explaining the metaphor of jaundice: How spiritual ignorance prevents us from tasting the sweetness of the Holy Name.
28:40 - The cure: Carefully chanting and cultivating the Holy Name every day (anudinama).
33:59 - Removing the "root" (mula) of the disease through constant practice.
36:32 - Reflections on living in nature (Mayapur) vs. the noise of the city.
41:51 - Connection between the Nectar of Instruction and the Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu).
44:13 - The importance of patience (dhairyat) in the process of spiritual growth.
50:00 - Discussion begins on Verse 8: The essence of all instruction.
52:33 - Reading the translation of Verse 8: Residing in Vraja and engaging the tongue and mind in Krishna's service.
55:16 - Understanding the "essence" (sara) of all teachings.
1:11:23 - What it means to "reside in Vraja": Physical residence vs. internal absorption.
1:16:49 - Following the mood of the eternal residents of Vraja (anuragi-janas).
1:20:46 - Brief overview of the final verses (9-11) which glorify Radha-kunda.
1:23:29 - Conclusion of the lecture.
