03 Feb 2026 evening – Nisanta-lila (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

  • On the rarity of the human form, which is necessary for devotional practice.
  • Description of the characteristics of the soul: eternal, indestructible, and the capacity for discrimination between what is good and what is not.
  • Explanation of the pursuit of permanent happiness and self-realization.
  • On the non-difference between the Mahamantra and God.
  • The capacity to feel, desire, and know of living beings, unlike inert matter.
  • On our corporeal conception, the word body means: b – birthday; o – old; d – diseases; y – Yamaraja (god of death).
  • On realizing who we are before death.
  • The difference between human beings and other living entities.
  • Gurudeva answers questions about yoga by citing the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna instructs His disciple Arjuna.
  • Clarification on the different yoga practices: karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, and bhakti-yoga.
  • Explanation of the practice of bhakti-yoga, the yoga that is capable of controlling Krishna Himself.
  • On the differences between material love and spiritual (transcendental) love.
  • Gurudeva explains the power of chanting the Holy Names.
  • Gurudeva answers questions about karma by citing the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
  • Glorification of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
  • Gurudeva answers the question of how to control our mind, which is normally disturbed.
  • Gurudeva explains that through chanting the Holy Names, our hearts are freed from the contamination of anger, envy, and false ego.
  • On the protection provided by the Nrsimha-mantra in difficult situations.
  • About the primary and secondary names of God.
  • Explanation of the meaning of the Lord’s names, the relationship between the names and humor in various pastimes.

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