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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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.
