Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.4
India 2026
08 Apr 2026 evening – The Proper Mood of Chanting (English translation) – Delhi, India
– The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. – Nishanta-lila katha. – Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). – Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. – 10 types of nama-aparadhas. – On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. – What we should think while chanting harinama. – The glories of...
08 Apr 2026 evening – The Proper Mood of Chanting (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. Nishanta-lila katha. Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. 10 nama-aparadhas. On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. What we should think while chanting harinama. The glories of peacock and female deer. Lila: When Krishna Offered Betel Nut, Radha...
08 Apr 2026 morning – Maya-tattva (English translation) – Faridabad, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– We start arati by worshipping the lotus feet of Radha and Krishna. – The glories of Srimati Radhika in different scriptures. – ‘Ratul-charana’: the term used in bhajans to describe the tender, reddish lotus feet of Radha. – Question: What is the difference between Yogamaya and Paurnamasi-devi? – Durga is another name for Srimati Radhika. – Mahaprabhu’s hands were so long that they reached up to his knees. – Maya-tattva is an inconceivable...
08 Apr 2026 morning – Maya-tattva (Hindi) – Faridabad, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
We start arati by worshipping the lotus feet of Radha and Krishna. The glories of Srimati Radhika in different scriptures. ‘Ratul-charana’: the term used in bhajans to describe the tender, reddish lotus feet of Radha. Question: What is the difference between Yogamaya and Paurnamasi-devi? Durga is another name for Srimati Radhika. Mahaprabhu’s hands were so long that they reached up to his knees. Maya-tattva is an inconceivable tattva, beyond our understanding. (Translation is...
06 Apr 2026 midday – The Highest Mood of Bhajana to Krishna (English translation) – Surat, Gujarat, India
– How the Vrajavasis feel separation from Krishna. – Happiness comes to those who chant the Holy Names. – Four types of people who chant Bhajana to Krishna. – Verse: catur-vidhā bhajante māṁ janāḥ sukṛtino ‘rjuna… (Bhagavad Gita 7.16). – Lilas from the Ramayana. – We can only practice spiritual life in the human species. – Four types of people who do not chant Bhajana to Krishna. – In this world we are obligated to perform actions...
06 Apr 2026 midday – The Highest Mood of Bhajana to Krishna (Hindi) – Gujarat, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
How the Vrajavasis feel separation from Krishna.
Happiness comes to those who chant the Holy Names.
Four types of people who chant Bhajana to Krishna.
Verse: catur-vidhā bhajante māṁ janāḥ sukṛtino ‘rjuna… (Bhagavad Gita 7.16).
Lilas from the Ramayana.
We can only practice spiritual life in the human species.
Four types of people who do not chant Bhajana to Krishna.
In this world we are obligated to perform actions (karma) and pay for them in this life or the next.