11 Jul 2023 afternoon – Harikatha is the highest amrita (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja/House program

  • The search for amrita. Where is this nectar? Gurudeva recites material examples.
  • When the santa-mahatma speaks harikatha, this is the highest nectar: it is not ordinary.
  • Churning of the ocean of milk harikatha and the Lord’s incarnations herein.
  • Bhuridha-jana: Mahaprabhu says this is the biggest donation.
  • Story of the king saving the pigeon (Lord Indra) from the eagle.
  • Only give donations to qualified persons.
  • Varsana people only take water from Varsana. And same for Nandgaon.
  • Always be truthful.
  • How to attain ruci in nama and harikatha: glories of ceto-darpana-marjanam shloka.
  • Tava kathamrtam shloka glories.
  • Stay away from those who criticise otherwise it will affect you.
  • Four types of disciples. Story of Guru, disciple and four rasgullas.
  • Servants need to be good, with a good mood. Listening to harikatha will clean your heart.
  • Be respectful to all who speak harikatha.
  • Listening to harikatha is the biggest austerity, it is very hard.