22/11/23 morning – The Teaching of Shikshashtaka (English translation) – India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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Shikshashtaka was manifested by Mahaprabhu to give us the teaching of nama-sankirtana.
The mirror of our heart can be cleansed by nama-sankirtana.
Do not disturb karmis by telling them about bhakti, just engage them in seva.
The importance of sadhu-sanga.
The story of a mouse who became a princess in her next life after she tasted the gheewick offered to the deity and unconsciously rolled around in front of the deity performing arati.
Vidhi-marga bhakti and raga-marga bhakti.
Jnata-sukriti and ajnata-sukriti.
Lila: Nrga Maharaja becoming a chameleon.
Categories of sadhus with examples: bhagavata-parsada-deha-prapta, nirdhuta-kashaya, and murchita-kashaya.
6 types of sinners receive Mahaprabhu’s mercy as He chases after them.
