Bhagavat-saptaha

24 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 5 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

0:03:06 – The presiding deity of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas is Srimati Radhika; this is established in the Brahma-samhita from the perspective of rasa-vichara (analysis of spiritual mellows); Krishna says, “I am alone,” and They manifest in various forms; this is stated in the First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam; dharma, dasya (adi-rasa and sringara-rasa); everything is manifest in sringara-rasa (conjugal love); there are 5 primary and 7 secondary rasas; all rasas are manifest in...

23 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 4 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 PART 2 0:00 – Overview of the katha: Krishna’s birthday and Vraja lilas; what Srimad-Bhagavatam says about donations and charity. 4:00 – About pious and sinful activities; the process of hellish purification. 14:00 – 1:25:00 – The katha of the brahmana Ajamila. 1:41:00 – Beginning of the discussion on the 7th Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam. 1:48:00 – Which ashrama is the best? The katha of the four Kumaras. 2:00:00 – The cursing of Jaya and...

23 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 4 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

0:00 – Overview of the katha: Krishna’s birthday and Vraja lilas; what Srimad-Bhagavatam says about donations and charity. 4:00 – About pious and sinful activities; the process of hellish purification. 14:00 – 1:25:00 – The katha of the brahmana Ajamila. 1:41:00 – Beginning of the discussion on the 7th Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam. 1:48:00 – Which ashrama is the best? The katha of the four Kumaras. 2:00:00 – The cursing of Jaya and Vijaya; the...

21 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 2 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The story of the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami and how he heard about the Bhagavatam uttered by Siva to Parvati. ⁠Bhagavad-katha is a nectar that is drunk through the ears. ⁠Money should be used for bhakti-seva, this is a good use of money, for the good of others. ⁠About the importance of Temples. ⁠Just like money, give Harikatha to those who are qualified to receive this wealth. ⁠Vyasadeva attracts Sukadeva through the recitation of the Bhagavatam. ⁠Krsna attracts everyone with the beautiful sound...

21 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 2 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The story of the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami and how he heard about the Bhagavatam uttered by Siva to Parvati. ⁠Bhagavad-katha is a nectar that is drunk through the ears. ⁠Money should be used for bhakti-seva, this is a good use of money, for the good of others. ⁠About the importance of Temples. ⁠Just like money, give Harikatha to those who are qualified to receive this wealth. ⁠Vyasadeva attracts Sukadeva through the recitation of the Bhagavatam. ⁠Krsna attracts everyone with the beautiful sound...

20 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 1 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The significance of Srimad-Bhagavatam.

Srimad-Bhagavatam is extremely nectarean, it is the king of all scriptures.

The chapters of Srimad-Bhagavatam are the parts of Krishna’s body.

Gokarha-Dundukari katha.

Why does Srimad-Bhagavat-saptaha last only 7 days?

The glories of Radhakanti didi and other devotees.

Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha will be the name of a new temple here.

False identification of the body, our real position.

Shloka: nigama-kalpa-taror galitaṁ phalaṁ (SB 1.1.3).