- Gurudeva, for the first time in the city of Whangarei, speaks of the beauty of the place.
- Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s declaration: “One day My names will be preached and chanted throughout the world.”
- Nama-sankirtana is about the dharma of Kali-yuga.
- Karma, knowledge, and austerities are not enough to attain the Lord.
- Regarding nama-sankirtana, it is best to chant the Holy Names in association with sadhus.
- Without association with a sadhu, Maya Devi will interfere in the process.
- Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu addresses the five limbs for attaining Krsna-prema.
- The importance of sadhu-sanga; chanting the Holy Names; listening to Srimad Bhagavatam; residing in Vraja-mandala; and worshiping Thakuraji with firm faith.
- On the offense-free chanting of the Holy Names (ten offenses).
- How to chant the Holy Names? By being more humble than a blade of grass; by being tolerant; never desiring name, fame, recognition, or reputation; always paying respects; and remembering the sweet pastimes of Krsna.
- Quoting Sanatana Gosvamipada on the twelve names of Krsna.
- Rupa Gosvamipada in Sri Upadesamrta says to always chant the Holy Names and remain in Vraja, remembering the sweet pastimes of Krsna.
- Explanation of how to mentally reside in Vraja.
- Verse from the Gopi Gita, recited by Srimati Radhika on the banks of the Yamuna.
- Beautiful description of the gopis’ feeling, the appearance of Krsna.
- Description of the asana (seat) offered to Krsna by the gopis.
16 Sep 2025 midday – Self-Realization, the Best Realization (English) | Whangarei, New Zealand | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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