Brahma Samhita

Brahma Samita

Date: Saturday 16 April – 7 May 2022 

Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM GMT

Location: Online Zoom 

Course Description

One of the most fascinating and revelatory texts for devotees of Krishna, the Brahma Samhita merits a deep study. Best known for its "govindam adi purusam" verses which we are all familiar with, the text expounds on a variety of important philosophical themes. 

Srila Prabhupada states that this a book authorised by the Supreme Lord, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself.

Here is how the Sri Caitanya Caritamrta (Madhya Lila, Chapter 9, verses 239-240) glorifies this book:

"There is no scripture equal to the Brahma-samhita as far as the final spiritual conclusion is concerned. Indeed, that scripture is the supreme revelation of the glories of Lord Govinda, for it reveals the topmost knowledge about Him. Since all conclusions are briefly presented in the Brahma-samhita, it is essential among all the Vaisnava scriptures. "

This course will include an overview of the text, followed by a detailed  verse by verse study, incorporating illuminating comments from our Gaudiya Vaisnava Acaryas.

Teacher Profile

His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami was instantly attracted when he came across the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Inspired by the teachings, he decided to dedicate his life for propagating the message of the Bhagavad Gita. He was initiated by the spiritual name His Grace Devamrita Dasa. 

Since then, he has served in many important projects and has preached the message of Bhagavad Gita very widely, especially to the student community. He served as temple president in Mumbai, Belgaum and Vrindavan - which is the spiritual hub of worldwide ISKCON temples. He has been preaching in many prestigious educational institutions all over India. Commemorating the hundredth birth anniversary of Śrilā Prabhupāda  in the year 1996, he travelled widely and conducted National level theistic debate competitions in various colleges and Universities across India and Nepal, covering 250 cities and over 5000 colleges. During this period, He inspired many people in different parts of India, to practice and preach the message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. 

In the month of March, 2010, honouring his dedication and devotion, He was awarded the order of Sannyasa (Renunciation) in ISKCON, with the title His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami. In his more than 23 years of dedicated devotional life in ISKCON, he has rendered several important services, preached in many countries of America, Europe and USSR, and continues to do so. Presently he is temple president of ISKCON Belgaum centre, where He is inspiring thousands of people to seriously practice the sublime teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, and is overseeing the development of a “self-sufficient vedic eco village” (Gokul Dham) in 450 acres of land near Belgaum.