- The text Hari Bhakti Vilasa explains that on Ekadasi day, it is permitted to eat certain foods.
- On Ekadasi day, it is important to be very close to the Lord — upavasa (upa = close, vasa = to be).
- When we chant the Holy Names, we are directly with the Lord.
- On the joy of chanting the Holy Names.
- The Lord has invested all His potencies in the Holy Names.
- The Holy Names are more merciful than the Lord Himself.
- The glories of the Holy Names are seen in Hanuman when he crossed the ocean in one leap chanting Rama’s name. But Rama built a bridge of stones.
- The lifespan in Satya-yuga is 100,000 years; in Treta-yuga it is 10,000 years; in Dvapara-yuga it is 1,000 years; in Kali-yuga few reach 100 years.
- In Satya-yuga, dhyana (meditation) is practiced; in Treta-yuga, yajna (fire sacrifice) is practiced; in Dvapara-yuga, arcana (worship of Thakuraji) is practiced; in Kali-yuga, chanting of the Holy Names is practiced, even if the pronunciation is incorrect, it is not a problem.
- Vrtrasura appeared from the fire of the sacrifice (yajna) due to the incorrect pronunciation of the mantras.
- Mahaprabhu’s lila holding His tongue to avoid chanting the Holy Names in the bathroom and the advice of young Gopal (Gopal-guru).
- Story of Ajamila, the Visnudutas, and Yamaraja’s instructions to his Yamadutas.
- When going to the Temple, first offer obeisances to Nrsimhadeva. He protects you from all troubles; remember Him.
- When eating, remember Janardana; when sleeping, remember Padmanabha. Always chant the Holy Names.
- Song: Namste Nrsimhaya.
- Song: Nrsimha Pranama.
- Keep an image of Nrsimhadeva Bhagavan in your home and offer pranamas to Him when leaving and returning.
- Those who do not observe Ekadasi go to the place of Yamaraja after death.
- On Ekadasi, you cannot eat: rice, beans, barley, wheat, or corn, but you can eat potatoes, nuts, fruits, and milk.
2025, Lectures in English, New Zealand, Lila: Hanuman crossing the ocean, Lila: Mahaprabhu holding His tongue to avoid chanting the holy names, New Zealand 2025
18 Sept 2025 evening – The Glories of the Holy Names in Kali-yuga (English) | Auckland, New Zealand | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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