22 Nov 2023 morning – The Teaching of Shikshashtaka (Hindi) – Govardhana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • 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.