28/01/22pm – Observe Ekadashi (English) – Brazil

-Observe Sat-tila Ekadashi with sesame seeds.
-Different ways of using sesame seeds in Sat-tila Ekadashi.
-Example of Yudhisthira Maharaja desiring everything & Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvatipada desiring aeroplane for Krishna’s service.
-In Kali-yuga you cannot perform hard austerities, so just observe ekadashi.
-How ekadashi is observed in all 4 yugas with Ambarisha Maharaja example in Satya-yuga.
-Lila of Sita-devi asking Vasishtha Rishi as to why she is feeling distress in this life.
-Lila of Krishna following ekadashi along with Nanda Baba & Varunadeva kidnapping Nanda Baba.
-Lila of Mahaprabhu asking Sacimata to follow ekadashi.
-5 types of grains to be avoided as they have papa on ekadashi.
-Story of a boy rejecting Jagannatha prasada in Nilachala Gaudiya Matha after noticing an insect in sabji & Jagannatha making him take prasada at night.
-Jagannatha doesn’t tolerate criticism of Him or His servants.
-Lila of Mahaprabhu circumambulating Jagannatha prasada whole night when pandas gave it on ekadashi & honouring prasada in parana time next day.
-Upavasa means to stay close with the Lord.
-Reminiscence of old days in Keshavaji Gaudiya Matha compared to current day on ekadashi preparations & what devotees do.
-Listen more hari-katha & chant more harinama on ekadashi.
-Kirtans & songs sung on ekadashi in Keshavaji Gaudiya Matha.
-Amabarisha Maharaja – Durvasa Rishi katha to signify about breaking fast in parana time.
-5 types of bhaktas. Who is higher Ambarisha Maharaja or Draupadi according to Srila Sanatana Gosvami & Srila Visvanatha Cakravartipada.
-Who is higher Parikshita Maharaja or Shukadeva Gosvami according to Sanatana Gosvami.