03 Dec 2024 evening – Complete Surrender to the Sadhu (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • We need to surrender completely to the sadhu so that the anarthas, imperfections, are removed, this is the first step to enter the devotional realm.
  • The Lord has love for all living entities, He has no friends or enemies.
  • There is no one on the same level as the Lord or on a higher level than Him.
  • The example of the elephant that goes to the market and the dog that keeps barking and running after the elephant.
  • The story of the scholar who meets another scholar, they will talk on the same level, but when a donkey meets another donkey they will kick each other.
  • Unless we surrender at the lotus feet of a pure devotee, many conflicts will arise.
  • One must understand the greatness of a pure devotee, otherwise there will be no surrender.
  • Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada spoke of the five types of knowledge.
  • Quote of the five types of knowledge and the topic addressed by each one.
  • Holland, “Holy Land”, the Holy Land, where devotees of various nationalities are gathered. Definition given by Srila Gurudeva.
  • Listen and remember, because we have to understand what is said and, little by little, enter into the philosophy.
  • The gopis seem to fight among themselves, but in fact it is not a fight, everything that happens is for the satisfaction of Krsna.
  • In the material world we fight because we want our own satisfaction.
  • The material world is covered by illusion, that is why we are selfish.
  • We must honor our elders, we must respect those who advance in spiritual life.
  • We must be grateful to our elders, otherwise we will lose our devotion.
  • We must honor all living entities, because the Lord is present in all beings.
  • Story of the boy who accidentally hits the king with a stone.
  • Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti beautifully describes Sri Radha-kunda, where Candravali does not enter.
  • Sloka: karmibhyah parito hareh… (Sri Upadesamrta 10).
  • We should try to evolve and reach Radha-kunda by chanting and reciting the slokas.
  • Remember the name, pastimes and form of Krsna and reside in Vrndavana, even mentally.