20/07/24 evening – Samskaras (Impressions) (English) | Matinhos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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Ceremonies that grant samskaras (impressions).
Without samskaras it is not possible to develop spiritual life.
The Vedas say that every human being must perform the ceremonies that generate samskaras. There are twelve main ones.
Story of Hiranyakasipu and the parrot that sang “om sri visnave namaha”.
Impressions from the father and mother are transmitted to the children.
Description of some ceremonies (samskaras): of the baby in the mother’s womb, of birth, of the umbilical cord, of the name, of the sacred cardão, of death, among others.
In this Kali-yuga the process of chanting the Holy Names is the most recommended.
Those who chant the Holy Names in Kali-yuga are very fortunate.
In this age only Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu gives us mercy.
When the audience watches a devotional drama or dance, it creates impressions in the hearts of the spectators.
Explanation of the dance performed at the end of Harikatha.
Song: Radha Nace Krsna Nace.
Narayani is one of the original names of Srimati Radhika.
Rasesvari is the name of Srimati Radhika as the Supreme Controller of the Rasa Dance.
