Date: April 24, 2003
Length: 1 hour 11 min

Swami comments on the ideal in Gaudiya Vaishnavism and progress towards it, exploring such topics as a person's motives and where knowledge of Bhagavan comes from. He stresses the importance of knowing where we are situated and maintaining enthusiasm for where we want to go, as well as the rarity of attaining bhava bhakti. Swami then discusses the relationship of guru with the disciple's karma, followed by a narration and illumination of Damodara lila. Swami concludes by explaining the role of a sadhu in a sadhaka's life.