Australia 2023

29 Sep 2023 evening – Sannyasa day of Srila Bhakti Prajnana Keshava GM and Srila BV Svami Maharaja/The True Meaning of Accepting Sannyasa (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

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 renunciation means...

28 Sep 2023 evening – The Pure Devotee is the Dearest of Bhagavan Sri Krsna (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Maya follows the orders of the Supreme Lord. Lila of Parvati when she asks Siva, “Whom shall I worship?” Siva replies: ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.8.45). There are those who worship Siva, Ganesa, Sakti, or Visnu. Worship of Visnu is the highest worship, but worship of His devotees is even higher, because the Lord feels very happy. Radha is the supreme devotee. Ganga, Tulasi, and Govardana are very dear to Bhagavan. Song: Sad Gosvamiastakam...

28 Sep 2023 evening – The Pure Devotee is the Dearest of Bhagavan Sri Krsna (Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Maya follows the orders of the Supreme Lord. Lila of Parvati when she asks Siva, “Whom shall I worship?” Siva replies: ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.8.45). There are those who worship Siva, Ganesa, Sakti, or Visnu. Worship of Visnu is the highest worship, but worship of His devotees is even higher, because the Lord feels very happy. Radha is the supreme devotee. Ganga, Tulasi, and Govardana are very dear to Bhagavan. Song: Sad Gosvamiastakam...

28 Sep 2023 morning – Radha and Krsna Are the Source of Everything (Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Receiving the Deities’ garland means that the Deities are very happy with you. All the names of the demigods are originally from Krishna, and the names of the demigoddesses are from Radha. The name Siva, which means pure and mangala (sacred), is one of the names of Krsna. The book Virudavali contains delightfully decorative and uplifting explanations of some of Krsna’s lilas. Brahma Samhita: “govindam ādi-puruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi”; Ganesa wakes up early in the morning...

28 Sep 2023 morning – Radha and Krsna Are the Source of Everything (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 Receiving the Deities’ garland means that the Deities are very happy with you. All the names of the demigods are originally from Krishna, and the names of the demigoddesses are from Radha. The name Siva, which means pure and mangala (sacred), is one of the names of Krsna. The book Virudavali contains delightfully decorative and uplifting explanations of some of Krsna’s lilas. Brahma Samhita: “govindam ādi-puruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi”; Ganesa wakes up early in the...

27 Sep 2023 evening – Srila Jiva Gosvami Appearance (English+Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Explanation of kirtana and sankirtana. Today is Vamana-dvadashi. The beauty of Krishna. Only Krishna can tell Radha to put Her foot on His head. Life story of the three brothers, Rupa, Sanatana and Anupama, or Vallabha (father of Srila Jiva Gosvami). Lila of Vallabhacharya trying to edit the grantha of Rupa Gosvami. Srila Jiva Gosvami defending his guru, Srila Rupa Gosvami, against Vallabhacharya’s criticism. The Six Sandarbhas of Srila Jiva Gosvami. Srila Jiva Gosvami is our tattva...

27 Sep 2023 midday – Sri Vamana-dvadashi (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 Lila of Lord Vishnu giving benediction to Prsni & Sutapa & coming as their son in 3 lives. The two natures of human beings: demons & devatas. Kashyapa Rishi’s 2 wives Diti & Aditi & their sons demons & devatas respectively. Lord Vamanadeva appearing in the arena of Bali Maharaja’s fire sacrifice. Rathnavali’s (Bali Maharaja’s daughter) wish to Lord Vamanadeva. Bali Maharaja asking Lord Vamanadeva for a donation. Shukracharya trying to stop...

27 Sep 2023 midday – Sri Vamana-dvadashi (Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 Lila of Lord Vishnu giving benediction to Prsni & Sutapa & coming as their son in 3 lives. The two natures of human beings: demons & devatas. Kashyapa Rishi’s 2 wives Diti & Aditi & their sons demons & devatas respectively. Lord Vamanadeva appearing in the arena of Bali Maharaja’s fire sacrifice. Rathnavali’s (Bali Maharaja’s daughter) wish to Lord Vamanadeva. Bali Maharaja asking Lord Vamanadeva for a donation. Shukracharya trying to stop...