Bhagavat-saptaha

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).

20 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 1 (English translation) | 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).

27 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 7 (English translation) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The discussion covers Krishna’s lilas: the Kaliya Daman Lila (subduing the serpent Kaliya), the Govardhan Lila (lifting Govardhan Hill), the Rasa Lila (the divine dance), and the Vastra Haran Lila (stealing the garments of the Gopis). The meaning of “Rasa” is explored: how Krishna promised to fulfill all the desires of the Gopis. The qualities of Krishna, such as Atmaram (self-satisfied) and Aptakam (whose desires are always fulfilled), are described. When the Gopis heard the...

27 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 7 (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The discussion covers Krishna’s lilas: the Kaliya Daman Lila (subduing the serpent Kaliya), the Govardhan Lila (lifting Govardhan Hill), the Rasa Lila (the divine dance), and the Vastra Haran Lila (stealing the garments of the Gopis). The meaning of “Rasa” is explored: how Krishna promised to fulfill all the desires of the Gopis. The qualities of Krishna, such as Atmaram (self-satisfied) and Aptakam (whose desires are always fulfilled), are described. When the Gopis heard the...