19 August 2025 evening – Giriraja Govardhana (English) | Hong Kong | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– The offense committed by Lord Indra against the Vrajavasis, who are a direct manifestation (svarupa-sakti) of Krsna.
– Gurudeva asks us not to be lazy in acquiring tattva-siddhanta (knowledge of philosophy).
– Knowledge, tattva-siddhanta, helps to establish bhakti.
– Explanation of the vision of lilas (Krsna’s pastimes) as a great palace.
– The foundation of the palace must be strong so as not to be shaken by a small earthquake.
– Explanation of the position occupied by Indra (king of heaven): he is a jiva-tattva, that is, a soul and not an eternal associate of Krsna.
– ⁠Krsna’s eternal associates (nitya-parikaras) are a manifestation of His internal potency.
– The attachment with which Krsna runs to Radha is found throughout the Vedas and Puranas.
– The severe austerities of the couple Drona and Dhara that satisfied the four-headed Brahma.
– The couple’s request for vatsalya-bhava (fatherly love for Krsna).
– Explanation of Yogamaya’s arrangements for the pastimes to take place.
– How the pastime in which Krsna raises Govardhana Hill unfolds.
– About rasa-lila, Krsna’s most important pastime, where He displays Himself to the gopis.
– About the wisdom and innocence of Lord Bhagavam.
– Beautiful description of the vrajavasis serving Giridhari Govardhana after Krsna’s guidance.
– ⁠Raising Govardhana Hill brought Radha, Lalita, and Visaka very close to Krsna.
– About Krsna defying Indra by raising Govardhana Hill.
– Explanation for the name Govinda given to Krsna.
– The blessings granted by worshiping Giriraja Govardhana.