01 Jan 2026 evening – Profound Explanation of the Art of Playing Musical Instruments and a Beautiful Tribute to Jaya Govinda Brahmacari (English) – Palhoca, Brazil

– It is offensive to stand up and walk back and forth during the Harikatha.
– Who wants to become a Manjari? Palya Dasi Kori.
– Chant the Holy Names with quality; this is more important than quantity.
– About the Gandarvas, those who are experts in playing instruments, singing, and dancing, and Srimati Radhika, She who is called Gandarvika because She is the source of all arts.
– About the book Radha Hriday Khanda Brahmanda Purana, the section in Brahmanda Purana that explains how each of the sakhis are experts in playing instruments.
– Practice sadhana first, then learn from the sakhis.
– Rasa dance means savoring all kinds of sweetness and transcendental arts.
– Story of the elevated sadhu who played the harmonium and the deity of the mantra manifested, and the gossip that followed.
– About the ragas (melodies) of each part of the day.
– If you want to become a manjari to serve Srimati Radhika, learn the rules about the ragas.
– Song: Palya Dasi Kori.
– About the story of Srivasa Thakura with Mahaprabhu.
– Everyone should take refuge in a trustworthy Guru to be able to practice sadhana and achieve the goal of spiritual perfection.
– ⁠Those who are sinners cannot chant the Holy Names, but when they receive diksa from the Guru, their sins are eliminated and they are able to chant.
– Everyone should chant the diksa mantras so that, at least, they will not be born as animals in the next life.
– Three offenses against the Holy Names: never criticize Vaishnavas, do not dishonor the Guru, never think that Shiva is on the same level as Krishna.
– Lila of Mahaprabhu absorbed in the mood of Vishnu and Mukunda, his best singer, overjoyed because he would receive His mercy after a thousand births.
– Lila of the offense that Mother Saci committed against Advaita Acharya. Never criticize any Vaishnava.
– Explanation about the death of Srivasa Thakura’s son.
– A heartfelt and beautiful video in tribute to our beloved/nostalgic Jaya Govinda Brahmacari!!