19 Oct 2025 morning – Instructions for Spiritual Practice (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • The meaning behind the two fingers that Mother Yasoda always lacked to bind Krsna.
  • Without effort we do not attain the Lord’s mercy.
  • On the six limbs of saraṇagati – Verse: ānukūlyasya saṅkalpaḥ prātikūlyasya varjanam… (CC Madhya-lila 22.100).
  • To obtain Bhagavan’s mercy and achieve our goal we need to practice sadhana.
  • Bhakti discusses three tattvas: sambandha, abhidheya, and prayojana. We must know them to progress in spiritual life.
  • There are two types of madhurya: parakiya and svakiya, but parakiya is higher and only occurs in Vraja.
  • Only by listening to Harikatha continuously will we be able to understand it.
  • Difference between prema/love and lust.
  • If we offend the lotus feet of a pure devotee, material desires develop in our hearts.
  • The importance of writing down what is brought up during Harikatha.
  • We should not chant the Holy Names while listening to Harikatha; this is aparadha (offense).
  • The reasons why sleep comes during Harikatha and how to overcome it.

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