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.
