Daiva Varnashrama culture is a new concept in this world and hence there is a great need for discussion. I presented a seminar on Varnashrama concepts and principles in various countries. Those offered here are with Russian translation. Sorry, but I do not have this series in English only.
In addition to my lectures I have included those of Bhakti Vidya Purna Swami, who also presents important concepts and I consider his lectures essential to understanding the topic. There are a few minor disagreements I have with him but make no issue of that here.
The lectures of the seminars can be downloaded from the links to the right.
My seminar covers the following topics:
Vaishnava acharyas' desire to establish Varnashrama Dharma
The purpose of the varnashrama culture. The source of varnashrama culture
What is Varnashrama Dharma?
Is Varnashrama Dharma possible at this time?
The differences between modern culture and varnashrama culture
Why do We Need Varnashrama Dharma? Varnashrama for who?
Varnashrama provides a ksetra, a place, from which to grow
Explanation of the varnas
Dharma shastra and duties the varnas and ashramas
Relationships between the varnas
The relationship between varna and ashrama
Second birth (diksa) brahmana or brahmana by guna and karma?
Difference between varnashrama and Daiva-varnashrama
The necessity of Daiva-varnashrama
Varnashrama culture as it was in the past
Varnashrama culture as it will be in the future
Varnashrama as a process
What is your role in the varnas? Are you qualified for Varnashrama Dharma?
Economics of Varnashrama Dharma
Political organization of Varnashrama Dharma
In Varnashrama Dharma the emphasis is on DHARMA
Role of women in Varnashrama Dharma
Varnashrama culture compared to present ISKCON culture
