Glorification of Srila Bhaktivedanta Svami Maharaja
Invitation for everyone for Bhagavata-saptaha in Bhuja after Kartika and Somnath after Gaura Purnima.
Explanation of jivera-svarupa-haya
Philippines 2023
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Urdaneta 2023, Philippines 2023, soul: conditioned soul
18 Jul 2023 morning – Origin of Purushottama masa (English) – Urdaneta, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Mathematic calculation of the thirteenth month.
Legend of maul-masa.
Meaning of Purushottama.
Explanation of Karanodakasayi, Garbhodakasayi and Ksirodakasayi Vishnu.
Potencies of the conditioned soul.
Symptoms of being close to death.
Five types of worshipper.
Performance of the three paths according to mood.
Katha of brahmacari who wanted bhuta-mantra.
Smarta-brahmanas not following maul-masa.
Encourage everyone on their chosen path.
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023
18 Jul 2023 morning darshana – Purushottama masa (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Importance of observing Purushottama vrata.
Presiding deities of Purushottama masa and Kartik vrata.
How to glorify our Gurupadapadma and Sri Radha-Krsna.
How to attain manjari-bhava-vashana.
Who can control Krishna?
Explanation of the names: Hara and Krishna and Shyama.
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Quezon City 2023, Philippines 2023, Bhakti Rakshaka Sridhara Maharaja, aparadhas (offences), guru: guru-bhakti, guru: guru-nishtha
17 Jul 2023 evening – The Glories of Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Dev-Gosvami Maharaja (English) – Quezon City, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Maharaja is a disciple of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada. Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja used to say: “Guru-nistha and guru-bhakti are the backbone of sadhana and bhajana. The story of the first meeting between Srila Gurudeva Vana Gosvami Maharaja and Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Gosvami Maharaja. Only Sacinandana Gaura Hari is giving krsna-prema in this kali-yuga. Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja took sannyasa from Srila Bhakti...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, mantras: diksha-mantras, Vedavyasa, Vyasadeva
17 Jul 2023 morning – The Brahminical Qualities and Essence of the Vedas (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Dialogue between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Raya Ramananda on the pastimes of Krishna. Without varnasrama-dharma it is not possible to attain Krsna consciousness. Krsna manifested four varnas and four ashrams. The six qualities/activities of a brahmana. Those who think they possess things are sudras. One who receives the diksha-mantras of the guru gets a second birth. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu gave the title of brahmana Haridasa to Haridasa Thakura, who came from a Muslim family. The benefits of...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, Purushottama-vrata 2023, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), character quality: envy
16 Jul 2023 evening – Purusottama-masa and the Glories of Sadhu-sanga (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
We serve Maya Devi, but she is not satisfied with us and beats us severely. We are slaves of lust, anger and envy. Following the sadhu’s instructions, Maya Devi will leave us. Verse: ‘sādhu-saṅga’ ‘sādhu-saṅga’ sarva-śāstre kaya (CC Madhya 22.54). Always listen to harikatha, for Hari enters through the ears and goes to the heart, purifying all that is unnecessary. Serve grantha-bhagavata and bhakta-bhagavata every day. It is not possible to know what is good or bad...