Lila of Srila Vamana Maharaja seeing the deities when they were established in the Devananda Gaudiya Matha.Where really Vrindavana is according to Srila Bhaktvinoda Thakura.Glories of a pure Vaishnava.When can you perceive spiritual things?The process to see God.Nama-sankirtana is very powerful.The Lord is the cause of all causes and everything is controlled by Him.God is eternal and this world is changeable and temporary.Lila of Lord Rama throwing a stone into the ocean, and the explanation of...
India 2021
2021, Discourses Translated into English 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), lineage: guru-parampara
19 Dec 2021 midday – Take initiation from Sad Guru in Guru Parampara (English translation) – Bengal, India
-Sadhu says harsh words like don’t eat non-veg etc.-Story of a person with his 4 daughters & son-in-laws.-Human body is meant to do hari-bhajana.-Take the mantra from guru who has mantra-siddhi.-Acarya , achara & prachara (follow & preach)-Temple purpose is for shastra discussion.-Importance of taking initiation from guru-parampara.-Unlimited spiritual world vs limited material world.-From whom initiation should be taken.-You should not eat meat.-About British rules in India...
2021, Discourses in Bengali 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), lineage: guru-parampara
19 Dec 2021 midday – Take initiation from Sad Guru in Guru Parampara (Bengali) – Bengal, India
-Sadhu says harsh words like don’t eat non-veg etc.-Story of a person with his 4 daughters & son-in-laws.-Human body is meant to do hari-bhajana.-Take the mantra from guru who has mantra-siddhi.-Acarya , achara & prachara (follow & preach)-Temple purpose is for shastra discussion.-Importance of taking initiation from guru-parampara.-Unlimited spiritual world vs limited material world.-From whom initiation should be taken.-You should not eat meat.-About British rules in India...
2021, Discourses Translated into English 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, service: guru-seva, service: vaishnava-seva
19 Dec 2021 morning – How to take the remnants of sadhu (English translation) – Bengal, India
When the jiva’s good fortune arises, it attains the sadhu-sanga.Example of a bird who is like an architect.The best knowledge is that which is placed at the lotus feet of Krsna.Material knowledge is the opulence of maya.Those who do not hear hari-bhajana are killing their own soul.You must offer food to the Lord first.Importance of guru-seva and vaishnava-seva.Story of the pig and the lawyer.How the Lord created the living entities.Process of taking the remnants of sadhu.
2021, Discourses in Bengali 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, service: guru-seva, service: vaishnava-seva
19 Dec 2021 morning – How to take the remnants of sadhu (Bengali) – Bengal, India
When the jiva’s good fortune arises, it attains the sadhu-sanga.Example of a bird who is like an architect.The best knowledge is that which is placed at the lotus feet of Krsna.Material knowledge is the opulence of maya.Those who do not hear hari-bhajana are killing their own soul.You must offer food to the Lord first.Importance of guru-seva and vaishnava-seva.Story of the pig and the lawyer.How the Lord created the living entities.Process of taking the remnants of sadhu.
2021, Discourses Translated into English 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, bhakti: bhakti-marga (path of devotion; the way of attaining Krishna through devotional service)
18 Dec 2021 evening – Treasure of divine love (English translation) – Bengal, India
To reach God you must serve the guru.By the mercy of the guru, we can achieve spiritual realisationMeaning of the word ‘guru’.Guru’s glorification by Narottama dasa Thakura in his Prema-bhakti-chandrika.We must serve the guru carefully so as not to commit offenses.The three prominent deities in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.Meaning of sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana.Story of a brahmana who asked Shivaji for money to make his daughter’s wedding.The wealth of the treasure of divine...
2021, Discourses in Bengali 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, bhakti: bhakti-marga (path of devotion; the way of attaining Krishna through devotional service)
18 Dec 2021 evening – Treasure of divine love (Bengali) – Bengal, India
To reach God you must serve the guru.By the mercy of the guru, we can achieve spiritual realisationMeaning of the word ‘guru’.Guru’s glorification by Narottama dasa Thakura in his Prema-bhakti-chandrika.We must serve the guru carefully so as not to commit offenses.The three prominent deities in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.Meaning of sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana.Story of a brahmana who asked Shivaji for money to make his daughter’s wedding.The wealth of the treasure of divine...
2021, Discourses Translated into English 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, karma: previous life
18 Dec 2021 midday – We must cry for God (English translation) – Bengal, India
You should inquire about your existence.The truth in this life is death.Anyone who listens to hari-katha is very fortunate.Why do so many obstacles arise in our bhajana?Definition of faith (shraddha) according to Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami in his book Caitanya-caritamrta.If you want to practice sadhana and bhajana, you must beware of offenses.Story of the sadhu who tried to protect the mouse.If you cry and call to God like Draupadi, He will come.Lila of Draupadi asking Krishna for help...