29/07/23 morning – The Glories of Purusottama-masa and How to Follow It (English translation) – Rajkot, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • Maya Devi creates misconceptions about Ekadasi to confuse souls and keep them trapped in the material world.
  • Tulasi Devi is a sakhi very dear to Bhagavan.
  • Story of the manifestation of Purusottama-masa, adhika-masa (extra month).
  • The lunar and solar calculation of the appearance of Purusottama-masa.
  • Kartika is the most important month of all.
  • Lila of Bhrgu Rsi: when asked who Bhagavan was and Bhagavan kicked Vishnu’s chest.
  • Of the three purusas of Vishnu, Krsna is the supreme.
  • Krsna is pleased with those who follow Purusottama’s vow, but Radharani is even more pleased.
  • We should do the parikrama of Giriraja Govardhana and Tulasi Maharani this month.
  • All sins are destroyed in one who offers obeisances to Lord Jagannatha in the Ratha Yatra.
  • In the month of Purusottama, eggplant, water gourd and black dahl should not be eaten.
  • To reach God, it is necessary to take some vows such as following ekadasi and wearing tulasi-mala around the neck.
  • The glory of wearing tilaka and kanti-mala.
  • One should chant many astakam during this month. Chanting: Sri Radha-Krpa-Kataksa-Stava-Raja.
  • Song: Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam.
  • Song: Gitam – Sri Sri Radhika Pada-Padme Vijnapti.
  • Song: Sita Ram Kahiye.

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