Visrama Vat is a place where Caitanya Mahaprabhu rested. On this day, the first place we usually stop is Kesi Gatha, but today it was not possible to sit there. None of the demons that Kamsa sent to kill Krsna returned. Kamsa organises a large assembly of demons to devise his plans. Madhumangala is Krsna’s priya-narma-sakha (intimate friend). He borrows from Krsna His peacock feather, flute and yellow clothes. Kesi, the horse demon, arrives in Vrndavana and attacks Madhumangala; Krsna...
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06 Nov 2023 morning – Appearance of Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Gosvami Maharaja (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Glorification to Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Gosvami Maharaja.
Only preach when you are practising.
Appearance of Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Gosvami Maharaja.
Only with initiation into the diksa-mantras is it possible to cook in the temple.
The definition of bhakti based on the lila of Mother Yasoda and the milk that overflows in the fire.
Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja received sannyasa from Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Gosvami Maharaja.
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05 Nov 2023 morning – Explanation of Verse 5 of Damodarastakam (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Satyavrata Muni explains the pastimes of baby Sri Krsna. God offers blessings, but his devotees do not want the five forms of liberation. We want prema-seva-uttara. Satyavrata Muni is absorbed; may the face of Sri Krsna be manifested in our hearts. The form of Sri Krsna is indescribable and inexplicable. In the state of bhava, the devotee receives darsana from Sri Krsna. The manifestation of the Lord happens according to the mood of the devotee. The symptom of prema is humility! Madhurya...
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04 Nov 2023 morning – The Importance of Sadhu-sanga (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The importance of tattva-siddhanta. The prayer of Satyavrata Muni. People worship demigods because of their material desires. The fifth, and highest, goal of life. Bhakti cannot be understood without sadhu-sanga. Sadhu-sanga is attained after accumulating sukrti for many lives. Verse: ‘sādhu-saṅga’, ‘sādhu-saṅga’ — sarva-śāstre kaya (CC Madhya 22.54). Difference between punya and sukrti. Sukrti is when there is connection between the Lord and His devotees. Verse: bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta...
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04 Nov 2023 morning – Vamshivata (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Rasa-lila is the highest pastime of all, and everything happens due to the power of Yogamaya. Verse: anugrahāya bhaktānāṁ mānuṣaṁ deham āsthitaḥ (ŚB 10.33.36). The rasa-lila must be heard with faith. The glories of Vamsivata, the place of rasa-lila. When Sivaji bathed in Brahma-kunda and assumed the form of a gopi. It is only possible to enter rasa-lila when you have a gopi body. Lila das gopis listening to Krsna’s flute. Rasa is the sweetness of singing, dancing, playing; are the jokes...
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03 Nov 2023 – Dauji Mandir (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Cit-bala means spiritual strength. Baladeva Prabhu is Akanda-guru-tattva. Without spiritual strength, without the mercy of the Guru, it is not possible to progress in spiritual life. Baladeva Prabhu was the seventh son of Devaki. After being in the womb of Devaki for six months, He was transferred, by Yoga Maya, to the womb of Rohini Devi. The six babies of Devaki who were born before Balarama and Krsna, represent six anarthas, such as anger, lust, envy, etc. Srila Rupa Gosvami’s...
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01 Nov 2023 evening – Tattva-siddhanta and rasa-siddhanta (Bengali) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Prospective of tattva-siddhanta and rasa-siddhanta. Tattva-siddhanta is a basis for rasa-siddhanta. Spiritual life is about following rules and regulations. The story of a man who urinated in an inappropriate place in Europe and got a fine for it. Lila on how the four-headed Brahma was taught a lesson for his vanity. God is one but He has different forms. Krishna’s opulences. Radha wants Krishna to become Her in the next life and experience all Her sufferings. Why Krishna could not relish the...
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01 Nov 2023 – Vamshivata (Bengali) – India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The pastimes in Vamshivata.
Sridama cried in separation here and then in 5000 years met Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Nityananda Prabhu also came here.