Brazil 2026

19 Jul 2026 morning walk – Questions and answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil

– The realization of all people is not the same. – There are different types of pastimes, kalpas, and brahmandas, and according to the darshana and realization of the devotee, it will explain. – What is Krishna’s mercy? – The katha of the horse in the lake to explain that mercy can lead us to the path of bhakti, but we have independence and can choose not to practice bhajana and sadhana. – Human being means one who has the power to discriminate. –...

18 Jul 2026 evening – Ratha-yatra (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Math, Sao Paulo, Brazil

– Invitation to the Ratha Yatra that will take place the following day on Paulista Avenue. – Sri Krishna is going from Dvaraka Puri to Vrndavana. – The gopis, especially Srimati Radhika, are bringing Sri Krishna to Vrndavana. – Distinction between Viyogini Radha and Samyogini Radha. – It is only possible to pull Lord Jagannatha’s chariot in the mood of gopi-bhava. – The scriptures explain that whoever sees Lord Jagannatha in the chariot and pays...

13 Jul 2026 Param Gurudeva’s instruction to come every year to Brazil

“Gurudeva direct he told me, every year you have to come in Brazil.” For Srila Gurudeva Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Vana Gosvami Maharaja Ji, coming to Brazil is Guru Vakya, following the direct instruction of Srila Param Gurudeva Yugacharya Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Ji. With deep humility, Gurudeva says, “I have no qualification. I come because my Gurudeva told me.” Year after year, through long journeys, Hari Katha, kirtan and loving service, that sacred instruction...

07 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Guru Nistha and Guru Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

SUMMARY On the stages of bhakti. The material body does not tolerate prema, it is something very rare. Practice bhajana and sadhana life after life. In the nistha and ruci stages, the sadhaka no longer falls, especially in the ruci stage. Step-by-step explanations are provided in the Madhurya Kadambini. On the boomerang and arrow disciples. The main point is guru-nistha and guru-bhakti, the backbone of sadhana and bhajana. An example of loyalty to the guru is the behavior of a dog towards its...

07 Feb 2026 midday – Guru-Nistha & Guru-Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The conditioned soul does not want to hear Harikatha, but Guru and Vaishnavas give an injection of Harikatha, that is, they give strength like a doctor gives medicine. Bhakti means surrendering completely with love and affection to the Guru. We must be single-mindedly focused on Gurupada Padma. Story of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada and Vinoda Bihari Brahmacari who was going to meet his mother. The true meaning of guru-nistha. We must focus on which stage we are in and which asrama...