19 Dec 2023 evening – Synopsis of following spiritual life (English translation) – West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Only in this human body can we do bhajana of God. – Sweet story of the Baya river bird’s nest. – The biggest fear in this world is death. – The meanings of the word dharma. – The stages to attain Prema. – Jivas cannot love each other in this world, it is only lust. – There is no comparison in the strength and opulence of the Lord and the jivas. – The difference between the nature of the soul and the body. – The moods of service in Vraja. – The wonders of the creations of God. – Sweet pastimes of baby Krishna. – Harikatha of Krishna and His sakhas, including when they ask Duvarsha Rsi who won their game. – Description of prema-atmika-bhakti. – If we follow any other religions than Bhagavat-dharma, they will cheat us. – ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanaṁ bhava-mahā-dāvāgni-nirvāpaṇaṁ ( CC Antya-lila 20.12) – Story of the rich man who tried to straighten his dog’s tail with a bamboo stick. (Only harinama can clean our hearts.)