According to our karma we acquire money and riches. Story of a very proud king who received a visit from a saint. Many people build palaces, but few people want to practice bhajana. Sukadeva Gosvami told Pariksit Maharaja that obtaining a human body is the rarest thing in this world. Always remember these four things that we all are subjected to in this world: birth, death, illness and old age. The Third Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam discusses about: Kapiladeva and his mother Devahuti. Story of...
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01 Oct 2023 morning – How to Progress in Bhakti (Hindi) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Chant the holy names and do not criticize anyone. The importance of sadhu-sanga. The three times of the day and the appropriate bhajana. Anisthita-bhajana: unstable practice has six stages. The jiva wanders erratically in this prison of maya. Detailed explanation of the verse: “bhavāpavargo bhramato yadā bhavej…” (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.51.53). About material relationships, death and reincarnation. Samsara (cycle of births and deaths) is the attachment to the corporeal conception (me...
01 Oct 2023 morning – How to Progress in Bhakti (English translation) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Chant the holy names and do not criticize anyone. The importance of sadhu-sanga. The three times of the day and the appropriate bhajana. Anisthita-bhajana: unstable practice has six stages. The jiva wanders erratically in this prison of maya. Detailed explanation of the verse: “bhavāpavargo bhramato yadā bhavej…” (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.51.53). About material relationships, death and reincarnation. Samsara (cycle of births and deaths) is the attachment to the corporeal conception (me...
30 Sep 2023 evening – Sing The Holy Names On Any Occasion (Hindi) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in East Bengal. The human body is beautiful and very rare, but at the time of death we will not take a single cent with us. There are eight million four hundred thousand species of life in the material world. Take shelter at the lotus feet of a trustworthy guru and do bhajana. The story of the hardworking man who chanted the holy names of Lord Rama while relieving himself in the bush, he did so following the instructions of Narada Rsi. There is...
30 Sep 2023 evening – Sing The Holy Names On Any Occasion (English translation) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in East Bengal. The human body is beautiful and very rare, but at the time of death we will not take a single cent with us. There are eight million four hundred thousand species of life in the material world. Take shelter at the lotus feet of a trustworthy guru and do bhajana. The story of the hardworking man who chanted the holy names of Lord Rama while relieving himself in the bush, he did so following the instructions of Narada Rsi. There is...
30 Sep 2023 morning – Nama and Mantra (English translation) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Krishna-mantra is the sadhana (the process) and sadhya (the goal).
On Sanskrit grammar.
Mantra is sampradana karaka & it gives sambandha-jnana.
Discussion of Manu-samhita scriptures with a devotee.
The definition of atma-nikshepa and atma-nivedana.
Sanskrit Grammar Chart Link:
30 Sep 2023 morning – Nama and Mantra (Hindi) – Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Krishna-mantra is the sadhana (the process) and sadhya (the goal).
On Sanskrit grammar.
Mantra is sampradana karaka & it gives sambandha-jnana.
Discussion of Manu-samhita scriptures with a devotee.
The definition of atma-nikshepa and atma-nivedana.
Sanskrit Grammar Chart Link:
29 Sep 2023 evening – Sannyasa day of Srila Bhakti Prajnana Keshava GM and Srila BV Svami Maharaja/The True Meaning of Accepting Sannyasa (English+Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja accepted sannyasa from Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Maharaja, and Srila BV Svami Prabhupada accepted sannyasa from Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja. Renunciation is a deep attachment to our sadhana and bhajana for the Divine Couple. The importance of Caturmasya. Ekadandi Sampradaya sadhakas follow very strict rules and restrictions, and emphasise renunciation (vairagya). For Mahaprabhu rules are important, but...