28 Jan 2025 midday – The Rare Human Birth (English) | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
- Gurudeva declares: believe it or not, this form of life is very rare!
- Animals cannot associate with a sadhu, chant the Holy Names or listen to Harikatha.
- We are not the body, we are the soul.
- The nature of the soul is to serve Krsna.
- Let us serve Krsna by following the good behavior of a pure devotee.
- The four principles: do not get drunk, do not practice illicit sex, do not practice gambling, do not eat meat (have compassion for all living beings).
- We should avoid the places where there is Kali Maharaja.
- The story of a magician who goes to the king with his wife and two children, and the argument provoked by the queen’s gift.
- Gurudeva declares: It is the Guru’s duty to change our lifestyle!
- The story of a young couple with their baby who, upon entering the forest, find a tiger about to attack.
