16 Dec 2023 evening – How to Cross the Ocean of Material Existence (Bengali) – Mithlikhala, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • About the installation of the Deities made at the site.
  • The katha of Ajamila, where the glories of the holy names are described.
  • This material world is called dunya (place of sadness) and everyone commits sins in some way, even if unconsciously.
  • Song: Ke Jabi Ke Jabi Bhai Bhava Sindhu Para, by Locana Dasa Thakura.
  • Krsna did not accept food from Duryodhana, as he was not His devotee, but He accepted banana peels from Vidurani (Description from Caitanya Bhagavata).
  • A Vaisnava, be it Kanistha, Madhyama or Uttama, grants the grace to liberate many generations of his family.
  • The more humble you are, the more you will become a Vaisnava.
  • Only the holy names can help us in Kali-yuga.
  • The story of the man immersed in the lake of excrement.
  • Just chant the holy names and accept the association of a sadguru.
  • If you follow ekadasi, all your sins will be destroyed.
  • We must make a vow to abandon bad habits, so we will be protected.
    -The previous life of Jada Bharata Maharaja, when he became a fawn.
  • The most intelligent people tend to talk less than others.
  • Story of when Devi Kali glorified the lotus feet of Jada Bharata Maharaja.
  • The story of the Deity Radha-Vinoda who woke up Srila Lokanatha Dasa Gosvami at night to make requests.
  • The story of the loving argument between Sanatana Gosvamipada and the Deity Madana Mohana.
  • Please chant the holy names, serve Guru Parampara and your life will be successful!
  • Mahaprabhu is not discriminating who is qualified or not, everyone receives His mercy, so chant the holy names!