Advaita-saptami
25 Jan 2026 midday – Advaita Saptami (English) – Santiago, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
SUMMARY Advaita Acarya is the combined form of Sadasiva and Mahavisnu. Mahavisnu’s duty is to create and Sadasiva’s to destroy. Advaita means that which is not dual, that which is one. There is no difference between Krsna-lila and Gaura-lila. Gaura-lila is in the mood of separation (viraha) and Krsna-lila is in the mood of encounter. Regarding the five types of worshippers described in the sastras. Advaita is not different from Lord Hari, therefore, it is Bhagavat-tattva, Saktiman...
04 Feb 2025 evening – Appearance of Sri Advaita Acarya (English) | Fortaleza, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sri Advaita Acarya a very dear and intimate associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Advaita Acarya is the combined form of Maha-Visnu and Sadasiva. Maha-Visnu is responsible for creation and Sadasiva for destruction. The meaning of the name Advaita, non-dual, non-different from the Lord. Visnu-tattva and Bhagavat-tattva. The meaning of Acarya, one who practices bhajana-sadhana and establishes perfect conclusions from the Scriptures. Advaita Acarya has established in a pure manner how to serve...
04 Feb 2025 midday – Appearance of Sri Advaita Acarya (English) | Fortaleza, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja explains in a beautiful and elaborate way about Advaita Tattva. Verse from Svarupa Damodara’s notes, where he glorifies Sri Advaita Acarya. Srila Advaita Acharya is God Himself and Visnu-tattva. We do a complete fast on the appearance dates of three personalities: Caitanya Mahaprabhu; Advaita Acarya; Nityananda Prabhu. Advaita Acarya is the combination of Sadhasiva-function of destruction, and Mahavisnu-function of creation. Srila Advaita Acarya arrived at...
16 Feb 2024 midday – Appearance of Sri Advaita Acarya (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 The brahmanas did not follow the rules and did not worship Visnu, so, at the call of Sri Advaita Acarya, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu manifested Himself. Conditioned souls are intoxicated by the gratification of the senses, they want more and more enjoyment, they have lost their intelligence and cannot see what is beneficial to them. Most people are ignorant (tamas) of material energy, they want to kill animals to eat meat and fish, garlic and onions. Krsna tells us to feed on the goodness...
15 Feb 2024 evening – Advaita Saptami (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Dialogue between Advaita Acarya and Vidyapati, author of the beautiful song “Madhava Bahuta Minati Kari Toya”. Vidyapati’s song says: “O Madhava, with this offering of a tulasi leaf and sesame seeds I supplicate and surrender my body to Your service. I know that Your compassion is such that You will not reject me”. Another Vidyapati song, “Tatala Saikate” which says: “Lord, completely forgetting You, I offered my mind to the society of women, children and friends – but this...
15 Feb 2024 midday – Advaita Saptami (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
About the importance of Tulasi and Ganga. About the incorrect interpretation of the Scriptures by the sahadiyas. Gurudeva is like Brahma because he creates suddha-bhakti in the hearts of disciples. Gurudeva is like Visnu because he nourishes the hearts of disciples with suddha-bhakti. Gurudeva is like Siva/Mahesvara because he destroys the anarthas in the hearts of disciples. Mantra: Gurur Brahmā Gurur Viṣṇur Gurur devo Maheśvaraḥ Guruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ Brahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ Gurudeva...