07 Oct 2023 evening – Service to the Guru (English translation) – Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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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.
