- Verse: guru-śuśrūṣayā bhaktyā sarva-labdhārpaṇena ca saṅgena sādhu-bhaktānām īśvarārādhanena ca (SB 7.7.30). Through service to the guru you can reach the Supreme Lord.
- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada says we should have faith in the guru’s words.
- The story of Sabari, who was queen in her past life. She is very fond of harikatha and sadhu-sanga.
- According to Indian culture, after harikatha, one must continue to be present to taste/honor prasada, as a sign of respect.
- Sabari collected flowers and offered bhoga to the Deity, awaiting the visit of Lord Rama.
- Only in Vrndavana is there the lila of sharing the remnants between Krsna and His friends or between Him and the gopis, for example.
- Sadhu-sanga means having firm faith in the guru’s instructions and words.
- Vani-seva is more important than vapu-seva.
- We must be one-pointed at Srimati Radhika: ekanistha.
- In Vrndavana, everyone says “Radhe Radhe!”
- The monkeys of Vrndavana are very mischievous.
- The betel nut offered to Srimati Radhika.
- The story of the store owner who had a photo of the Deity Gopala without shoes.
- When there is faith, God will accept the service.
- We must serve God according to the power He gives us.
- Chant the holy names, do bhajana and listen to harikatha with faith.
- In the spiritual world you will also have to study and participate in the gopis’ school.
07 Oct 2023 evening – Service to the Guru (English translation) – Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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