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.
