Brazil 2026

16 Jan 2026 midday – Vyasa Puja (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja-

We should worship the lotus feet of Sri Guru every day. According to Gurudeva, the only day we don’t worship the Guru is the day we stop breathing. By associating with sadhus (saints) we attain the highest perfection, which consists of self-realizing our transcendental form and establishing a loving relationship with Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Radha Krishna. Practicing sadhana and bhajana is more important than acquiring knowledge. The stage of anartha-nivrtti is only achieved through guru...

15 Jan 2026 evening – Srila BV Trivikrama GM Appearance Day (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

– Today is a very auspicious day because it is the appearance day of Sri Srimad BV Trivikrama Gosvami Maharaja. – ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Vamana Gosvami Maharaja and ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Trivikrama Gosvami Maharaja are the Three Pillars of Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya. – Explanation of the appearance and disappearance of a suddha-bhakta, a pure...

14 Jan 2026 evening – Bhakti-yoga is the Highest Yoga (English) – Pipa, Brazil

– Kali-yuga is an era characterised by conflict.– Bhagavad-gita discusses 18 types of yoga, including hatha-yoga, raja-yoga, karma-yoga and jnana-yoga.– Bhakti-yoga is considered the highest form of yoga.– God is the embodiment of love. We must learn how to serve God.– The Lord is our maintainer and protector.– Story: Vrikasura (later known as Basmasura) planned to kill his protector, Shiva. However, Vishnu finally killed Vrikasura by tricking him.– The...

14 Jan 2026 midday – Makara-sankranti (English) – Pipa, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Today is Makara Sankranti, when the sun enters the sign of Capricorn. – This festival brings us blessings. We just need to follow it properly. – There are daivas (devotees) and adaivas/asuras (non-devotees) in this world. – Story: A test was arranged for the demigods and the demons, in which they had to feed themselves without bending their arms. – Ganesha gives riddhi and siddhi, which he takes from Krishna. – Krishna promises to provide for those who are...

13 Jan 2026 evening – Humility Is a Symptom of Bhakti (English) – Pipa, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Appearance (Tirobhava-tithi) of Srila Locana Dasa Thakura. Glorification of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura, known as Vyasa, the one who glorifies the pastimes of the Lord. The Caitanya Bhagavata of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura. About Narayani Devi, mother of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura. Srila Locana Dasa Thakura wrote the Caitanya Mangala, and many poems glorifying Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Locana Dasa Thakura also glorified Nityananda, whose mercy allows us to understand Lord Caitanya...

13 Jan 2026 morning walk – The Heart of Mahaprabhu (English) – Pipa, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

How Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was always absorbed in Vrndavana. Srila Krsna Dasa Kaviraja Gosvami describes that, according to Lord Caitanya’s mood, Svarupa Damorada and Raya Ramananda recited different verses such as Venu-gita, Pranaya-gita, Gopi-gita, Yugala-gita, and Bhramara-gita. Description of Mahaprabhu’s ecstasy upon hearing verses where trees offered their flowers, leaves, and fruits to Krsna, then He distributed them to His friends, demonstrating His love. Explanation of...