Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; February 22, 2026: Varnasrama and Bhakti

Questions on today’s Swami call:

The Narada Bhakti Sutra offers different definitions of bhakti. How would you define bhakti?

Comment: It appears that Bhagavad-gita 10.10 goes well with the emphasis of the Bhaktivinoda parivara that everything will be revealed from within in due course of our practice.XXX

What is the role of varnasrama in the practice of bhakti?

What do you think of attempts among devotees to modernize varnasrama dharma?

Comment: Alex O’Connor, a famous atheist, is becoming interested in advaita vedanta. 

What is the difference between buddhi yoga and bhakti yoga?

What is the point of modern devotees trying to spread something so outdated as varnasrama dharma?

What would you say to your godsiblings who point to Srila Prabhupada’s desire to establish varnasrama dharma?