– Today is an auspicious day. The Vrajavasis are celebrating the Hariyali Festival and, with mercy, one day we will be able to understand this festival which speaks of the importance of meeting and separation, of separation and meeting.
– The Caitanya Caritamrta explains that this festival is very confidential and is performed only by the Vrajavasis. Those who associate with the Vaishnavas can understand the mood of this festival and how to absorb themselves in the Harikatha.
– Pariksit Maharaja, when near his death, heard: “now your time has come and you must concentrate your mind on the lilas of Krsna, Krsnakathamrtam”. When our time comes, we should listen to the highest Harikatha.
– Krishna’s eternal associates in Vraja (parikaras) are always absorbed in Krishna’s loving pastimes.
– We are practicing sadhakas, and if we don’t associate with these sadhus in vraja-lila-katha, what will we remember?
– If you don’t chant properly, the mood won’t come. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu didn’t listen to just anyone’s kirtan; it had to be recommended by Sri Svarupa Damodara.
– Singing is great, but to sing you need to practice. Singing for the sake of singing is not good. That’s why I recommend practicing these bhajanas full of Vraja sweetness.
– Mahaprabhu is the personification of magnanimity and magnificence. He and His dhama are known in this way. Everyone will be liberated with these bhajanas, including dog eaters.
– You can sing in any way and any form, but Krishna is very strict, and Vraja-kirtana should be followed by senior devotees, who sing Bengali songs very sweetly.
– You should take a kirtana course and practice. You can learn at any age. The influences of past lives will make it easier or harder, but in this life you should practice.
– Gurudeva is our greatest benefactor, one day he will be leaving and only Krishna knows if he will return.
– Don’t be negligent with your soul, awaken your soul. Atma-vrtti. Awaken, awaken! Your soul is now sleeping, so you should accept the best from sadhus, gurus, and vaisnavas.
– This material world is like a completely dark night, and you don’t know which direction to take. Your boat is sinking in the middle of the ocean. Which direction will you take now? If you have the association of a pure sadhu, then you will reach the beach, the shore.
– Sloka: uttiṣṭhata jāgrata prāpya varānnibodhata… (Katha Upanishads 1.3.14). This verse is beautiful. Try to reflect on it in your soul.
– The story of a king who had four wives, grew old, became ill, and soon abandoned them. We should read the book by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada – Upakhyane Upadesa.
– Meaning of the story: the 4th wife represents our body, the 3rd wife represents our possessions and material goods, the 2nd wife represents our family and friends, and the 1st wife represents the soul and the Supersoul.
– The Lord is your best friend, He will always be with you. You should always remember the Paramatma, who is always with you.
– In any problem or calamity, He will be with you. Never be negligent with the Supersoul and with your own soul; think: “The Lord is with me.”
