Vrindavan, 2016.08.13 (Manjari Talent): Srila Rupa Goswami is revered in the Gaudiya Vaishnava community as the chief of the Six Goswamis, the direct disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. His voluminous writings, dramas and songs have elaborated upon the instructions of Sriman Mahaprabhu and comprise the theology of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
For thirty years, the Rupa Sanatana Gaudiya Math, under the guidance of Srila B.V. Narayana Maharaja, has held a conference (conducted in Hindi) to discuss the glories of Srila Rupa Goswami. Twelve years ago, Srila Maharaja began English morning sessions, and they continue at nearby Gopinath Bhavan. The conference is a forum for Vaishnavas and scholars to speak on the glories of Srila Rupa Goswami and various aspects of Vaishnavism in relation to him, as well as to engage in extended discussion on these subjects. It is meant to enliven the Vaishnava community with topics that are relevant to their devotional practice and about which they are eager to hear.
It is my honor on behalf of the conference to invite you to attend the Sri Rupa Goswami Conference on Vaishnavism. An international assembly of distinguished scholars will be speaking and we welcome your participation. We don’t expect a large crowd to the English morning sessions, but we do promise a comfortable assembly of like-minded scholars and attentive listeners. The venue is on the top floor of Gopinath Bhavan, which is located on the Parikrama Marg next to Imli Tala in the Seva Kunj area. Our Program is listed below.
We are happy to announce that the Rupa Goswami Conference now has an internet address. Please go there to view videos of speakers during past conferences. We are much indebted to Anupam Prabhu and Chandrika Dasi, a past and future resident of Vrindavan, for making this possible.
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PROGRAM: SRI RUPA GOSWAMI CONFERENCE ON VAISHNAVISM
MONDAY • AUGUST 15 • Srila Rupa Goswami Tirobhava Mahotsava
• Sunrise Lectures • Rupa Goswami’s Samadhi
Conference Breakfast • 8:15 • Doughnuts and Kicheri
Morning Session Gopinath Bhavan • 8:45 to 12:30
Bhakti Sangeet — Yan Kali Rupa — Sriman Krishnadas
Srimad Tridandi Maharaja — The Gift of Upadesamrita
Srimati Savitri dasi — Rupa Goswami, the Essential Ingredient in Gaura-lila
Sri Dhira Krishna dasa — Harer Nama, the Foundation of the Teachings of Rupa Goswami
Sri Panca Gauda dasa — The Hare Krishna Movement as an Expression of Being a Rupanuga
Sri Mukunda Datta dasa — Ujjvala Nilamani
Dr. Acyuta Lal Bhatta — Samagris of Bhakti-rasa and Their Utility in Raganuga Upasana
Bhakti Sangeet — Sri Rupa Manjari Pada — Sri Ram Shraddha dasa
Evening Session Rupa Sanatana Gaudiya Math • 5:00 to 8:30
Mangalacharana :: Srimad Bhaktisarvasva Govinda Maharaja
Sabhapati :: Srimad Bhaktisarvasva Govinda Maharaja
Moderator :: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Tirtha Maharaja
Distinguished Speaker :: Srimad Priyananda Vana Maharaja
Speakers :: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narasimha Maharaj, Sri Ramachandra dasa, Sri Tamal Krishna Brahmacari, Sri Vamsivadana Brahmacari, Sri Uttama Krishna Brahmacari
TUESDAY • AUGUST 16
Conference Breakfast • 8:15 • Cinnamon Rolls and Flat Rice with Kadhi
Morning Session • Gopinath Bhavan • 8:45 to 12:30
Bhakti Sangeet :: Sri Ram Shraddha das
Sri Srivatsa Goswami :: The Glories of Srila Rupa Goswami
Kumari Savita dasi :: Rupanuga Dhara
Srimati Janaki dasi :: Rasaprasthan of Rupa Goswami
Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi dasa :: Srila Rupa Goswami’s Unique, Matchless Gift for the Sadhakas
Srimati Vichitri dasi :: The Amazing Contribution of Rupa Goswami
Srimati Poonam dasi :: Sri Rupa Siksa
Sri Gokula Chandra dasa :: Rupa Goswami, Glorifying the Mood of Separation
Bhakti Sangeet :: Sriman Paramananda das Babaji Maharaj
Evening Session • Rupa Sanatana Gaudiya Math • 5:00 to 8:30
Sabhapati :: Dr. Achyuta lal Bhatta
Moderator :: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaj
Distinguished Speaker :: Sri Bhaktivedanta Vana Maharaj
Speakers :: Sri Rohininandan dasa, Sri Sanjaya dasa, Sri Vijaya Krishna Brahmacari, Sri Dhira Krishna dasa, Sri Radhanath dasa
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 17
Conference Breakfast • 8:15 • Doughnuts and Kicheri
Morning Session • Gopinath Bhavan • 8:45 to 12:30
Bhakti Sangeet :: Sri Ram Shraddha das
Sripad Vana Maharaja :: Rupa Goswami’s Tirobhava Mahotsava, Srila Narayana Maharaja’s Glorification of Rupa Goswami
Kumari Rati Manjari Mahima of Rupa Goswami
Srimati Uma Didi :: Rupa Goswami’s Vishesh Avadaan
Sri Krishna Karunya dasa
Srimati Vrindavana Vilasini :: Nearest and Dearest Rupa Goswami
Sri Ram Shraddha dasa :: The Songs of Srila Rupa Goswami
Srimati Manjari dasi :: Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, Verse One
Evening Session • Rupa Sanatana Gaudiya Math • 5:00 to 8:30
Sabhapati :: Srimad Bhakti Kinkara Sridhara Maharaja
Moderator :: Sri Radha Madhava dasa
Distinguished Speaker :: Sri Prema dasa Babaji Maharaja
Speakers :: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Sridhara Maharaja, Sri Parameswari Brahmacari, Sri Jitendra dasa, Sri Krishna dasa, Sri Gokulacandra dasa
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