08 Apr 2025 midday – Control of the Senses (Hindi) | Amritsar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • About Raya Ramananda’s kirtana, which instructs on how to obtain divine love.
  • Explanation of how one obtains loving service to Srimati Radharani through bhajana.
  • The significance of controlling the impulse of the tongue.
  • Sloka: vāco vegaṁ manasaḥ krodha-vegaṁ… (Upadesamrta 1).
  • Gurudeva instructs us not to use harsh words with our godbrothers.
  • By respecting and giving love to everyone, we will be pleasing the Guru.
  • A pastime of Srila Rupa Gosvami, who unintentionally offended a devotee.
  • Story of a very miserly man who, convinced by his wife, donates a coin.
  • Explanation of the importance of association with devotees.
  • Teaching on what we should ask of the Lord: prema-bhakti, divine love for the Lord.
  • Quote from Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada on attaining Bhakti and surrendering at the feet of the Guru.