AN INVITATION TO THE 2022
Sri Rupa Goswami Conference on Vaishnavism
VRINDAVANA’S PREMIER SEMINAR ON VAISHNAVISM FOR THREE DECADES
under the auspices of
Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja
Now in our 18th year
AUGUST 9 · 10 · 11 · 2019
Gopīnāth Bhavan - Rūpa Sanātana Gauḍiya Math - Vrindavan
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 body of literature –treatises, dramas, and poetry – were written following the instructions of Sriman Mahaprabhu and comprise the theology of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
Thirty years ago, at the Rupa Sanatana Gaudiya Math in Seva Kunj, Vrindavana, Srila BV Narayana Goswami Maharaja convened a three-day Hindi conference to discuss the glories of Srila Rupa Goswami. To this day, the conference continues every Jhulan. This year, the three-day Hindi conference will be held at Gopinath Bhavan. Srila Maharaja also began English morning sessions at Gopinath Bhavan. These morning talks are now in their eighteenth year.
The Rupa Goswami 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. While we don’t expect a large crowd to the English morning sessions, we do promise a comfortable assembly of like-minded scholars and attentive listeners.
Conference Venue: This year, the English sessions have moved to the beautiful, inner courtyard on the ground floor of the original area of Gopinath Bhavan, which is located on the Parikrama Marg next to Imli Tala in the Seva Kunj area. Below, please find the Rupa Goswami Conference Program, with listings of both morning English and evening Hindi sessions.
Please note that for our last talk of our last session, on Thursday, August 11, we will be screening a new brand new film, Yaì Kali Rupa, a Film of Braja, by Krsna-karunya prabhu. This is a video presentation with song and original drone footage of Braja, illustrating the much-beloved song that describes what Rupa Goswami has given us.
The Rupa Goswami Conference will stream live on Facebook. You can view the videos at the following address: https://www.facebook.com/Rupa-Goswami-Conference-123213948300853/.
We will be posting the videos as the conference is in session, but they can also be viewed on the Facebook page at any time.
The Rupa Goswami Conference now has a Youtube address: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMohk9SKrmm8f-eYG2K8MQ
We are in the process of uploading videos of past conferences.
Your servant,
Manjari dasi
Phone/WhatsApp: +91 7895120143 email:
TUESDAY · AUGUST 9 · Srila Rupa Gosvami Tirobhava Mahotsava
Sunrise Lectures · Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Samadhi
8:00 · Conference Breakfast · Doughnuts, and Full Prasada in Temple
8:45 · Bhakti Sangita · Yan Kali Rupa · Sri Radha Ramana Babaji Maharaja
9:00 to 12:30 · Morning Session · Original Courtyard of Gopinath Bhavan
- Srimad BV Visnudaivata Maharaja: Rupa Gosvami’s Instructions on Bringing Unity Among Vaisnavas
- Srimati Uma Didi: How Rupa Gosvami is Helping as Saddhaka and Siddha
- Sri Brajanatha dasa: The Relationship Between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Rupa Gosvami
- Srimati Vrindavana Vilasini dasi: Sri Rupa and Sri Sanatana Gosvamis
- Sri Srivasa dasa: Stavamala: Some lesser known songs of Rupa Gosvami
- Srimati Savitri dasi: Sri Rupa Amrta
- Sri Sanjaya dasa: The Glories of Srila Rupa Gosvami
- Srimad Padmanabha Maharaja: Sri Utkalika Vallari
Evening Session Sri Gopinath Bhavan · 5:00 to 8:30
- Mangalacharana/ Sabhapati: Srimad Bhaktisarvasva Govinda Maharaja
- Moderator: Sri Ramacandra dasa
- Distinguished Speaker : Sri Bhaktivedanta Vana Maharaja
- Speakers: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Sridhara Maharaja, Srimad Priyananda Vana Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Bodhayana Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Muni Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Vaisnava Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Damodara Maharaja
WEDNESDAY · AUGUST 10
8:00 · Conference Breakfast · Doughnuts, and Full Prasada in Temple
8:45 · Bhakti Sangita · Sri Rupa Manjari Pada · Sri Madhukara dasa
9:00 to 12:30 · Morning Session · Original Courtyard of Gopinath Bhavan
- Srivatsa Goswami: Aparupa Rupa
- Kumari Savita dasi: Tad-anuragi-jananugami
- Sri Rohininandan dasa: Principles of Sadhya and Sadhana Given by Rupa Gosvami
- Sri Dvija-krsna dasa: The Glories of Srila Rupa Gosvami
- Sri Mukunda Datta dasa: Ujjvala-nilamani
- Srimad Vana Maharaja: Rüpanuga Bhajana Padhati
- Dr. Acyuta lal Bhaööa: Anyabhilasita-çunnyam and Gopi Prema
Evening Session · Sri Gopinath Bhavan · 5:00 to 8:30
- Sabhapati: Dr. Acyuta lal Bhatta
- Moderator: Sri Vasanta lal ji
- Distinguished Speaker : Sri Madhava Priya dasa
- Speakers: Sri Bhaktivedanta Padmanabha Maharaja, Sri Paramesvari dasa, Sri Rohininandana dasa, Sri Dhira-krsna dasa, Sri Sanjaya dasa, Sri Gokulacandra dasa, Sri Navina-krsna dasa.
THURSDAY · AUGUST 11
8:00 · Conference Breakfast · Cinnamon Rolls, and Full Prasada in Temple
8:45 · Bhakti Sangita · Sri Rupa Siksa · Sri Madhukara dasa
9:00 to 12:30 · Morning Session · Original Courtyard of Gopinath Bhavan
- Sri Madhukara dasa: Rupa Siksa
- Kumari Manjulali dasi: Yan Kali Rupa
- Sri Padmanabha Goswami: The Glories of Srila Rupa Gosvami
- Sri Kiçori-mohana dasa: Rupanuga
- Sri Amit prabhu: Subtle Changes In Consciousness
- Kumari Rati Manjari dasi: The Glories of Srila Rupa Gosvami
- Sripad Giri Maharaja: Ujjvala-nilamani (Please ask him for complete title.)
- Sri Krsna-karunya dasa: Yan Kali Rupa, a Film of Braja: a video presentation of what Rupa Goswami has given us.
Evening Session Sri Gopinath Bhavan · 5:00 to 8:30
- Sabhapati: Sri Bhaktivedanta Vana Maharaja
- Distinguished Guest: Srimad Bhaktikinkara Sridhara Maharaja
- Moderator: Sri Bhaktivedanta Padmanabha Maharaja
- Distinguished Speaker: Srimad Bhaktivedanta Sridhara Maharaja
- Speakers: Sri Mathuranatha dasa Babaji Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Çanta Maharaja, Srimad Bhaktivedanta Çagara Maharaja, Sri Jitendra dasa, Sri Sundargopala dasa, Sri Krsna dasa, Sri Vipina-krsna dasa.
