Brazil 2026

20 Jan 2026 midday – Sravanam and Smaranam (English) – Alto Paraiso de Goias, Brazil

SUMMARY Knowing how to listen is the necessary way to gather the whole essence of bhakti. We should all sit and listen to all speakers, and after listening, we should remember. Example of Nityananda Prabhu who did parikrama with Jiva Gosvamipada. On surrender, quoting Prahlada Maharaja. Analogy between pure gold, which depends on goldsmiths to be transformed into different ornaments, and bhakti, which depends on surrender to the guru and Krishna. On the eight verses of Sri Siksastakam that...

17 Jan 2026 evening – Adhivasa Vasa (Day Before Vyasapuja) and Mauni Amavasya (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Eve of the Vyasapuja of Srila Gurudeva Sri Srimad BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, adhivasa-vasa. Adhivasa-tithi and its two meanings: making arrangements for the celebration of the following day and also performing various pujas (ceremonies) causing all bad omens to go away. Mauni-amavasya (new moon of silence) and transcendental appearance of Srila Gurudeva Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. We should ask: Who remained silent and why did they remain silent on Mauni Amavasya? Devadi Deva Mahadeva Sivaji...

17 Jan 2026 midday – Philosophical Conceptions: Tattva-Siddhanta (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On Vyasapuja and the process for realizing it. Kanistha and madhyama can serve with body and words, and uttama serves with the mind as well, asta-kaliya-seva. On manasik-seva, remembering the transcendental pastimes. The four disciples of Vyasadeva, the mantras, and the four Vedas. On Guru Parampara and the four Sampradayas. Sukadeva Gosvamipada was Srimati Radhika’s parrot in her previous life. Dasya-bhava of Ayodhya and Vrndavana are different. The different philosophical conceptions...

17 Jan 2026 morning – The Svarupa of the Jiva (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The Pandavas have love and affection for Krishna. The Pandavas tried to become gopis and performed severe austerities in the form of trees on the banks of Radha Kunda. The svarupa of the jiva does not change by association; it manifests according to the potency already existing in the soul. On the teachings of Jaiva Dharma. Mayavada philosophy. On the different divine potencies (saktis). The size and form of the soul present in the hearts of all living entities. There are unlimited jivas. Jivas...