The 5 types of devotees of the Lord. Definition of suddha-bhakti (pure devotion): anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy-anāvṛtam (Srimad Bhagavatam, 10.31.9). The sadhaka attains self-realisation in the stage of bhava. Example of a suddha-bhakta: King Ambarisa Maharaja. Example of a premi-bhakta: Hanuman. Story of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Murari Gupta. Krishna has 64 qualities and Ramacandra has 62.5 qualities. Example of Siva’s devotion to Sankarsana. Example of a prema-para bhakta: the...
Discourses in English 2023
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru)
24 Jul 2023 morning – Sri Bhajana-rahasya (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
How to enter into a deeper bhajana. The two types of sadhaka. Sambandha (knowledge of relationship), abhidheya (process) and prayojana (goal). daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī mama māyā duratyayā (Srimad Bhagavad Gita, 7.14). The 2 types of activities of maya towards the living entities. If you surrender to Krishna, He will control your mind. The Gopala mantra is the king of mantras and helps to control the mind. The 5 obstacles to bhajana. The main stage of sadhana is sadhu-sanga. Cultivate good...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, mood: aishvarya (majesty; opulence; divine greatness), rasa dance: rasa-lila
23 Jul 2023 midday – The Glories of Ambarisha Maharaja (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The five types of bhaktas. Ambarisa Maharaja is the best example of a suddha-bhakta. Ambarisa Maharaja was the king of the whole world. The six Gosvamis are sakhis very dear to Srimati Radhika. The grhasta must follow all the rules and regulations of the scriptures. If you want to do bhajana and sadhana, you must follow all the rules and regulations of the scriptures. All activities of devotional service should be performed in sadhu-sanga. Explanation of the verse: tan-nāma-rūpa-caritādi...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, Bhajana-rahasya 2023
23 Jul 2023 morning – Sri Bhajana-rahasya (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Jata-rati-sadhaka and ajata-rati-sadhaka. Krsna-prema is our ultimate goal. Sambandha, abhidheya and prayojana. Abhidheya is bhakti: devotional service. Srila Rupa Gosvami explains abhihdeya. Surrender is the first step. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu distributed the highest prema to everyone indiscriminately. About the necessary vessel so that we can receive prema. The six types of people who do not want to receive the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu liberates Buddhists in...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Baguio 2023, Philippines 2023, aparadhas (offences), character quality: duplicity
22 Jul 2023 evening – Harikatha: Glories and Blessings (English) – Baguio, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
It’s not easy to get a human body. The four human activities are equal to animals. Sadhu-sanga is harikatha. Verse: durlabho mānuṣo deho (ŚB 11.2.29). Song: Radha Nace Krsna Nace. The glories of Vrndavana. The Gopi-gita consists of 19 verses recited by the gopis and the meaning of the verse: tava kathāmṛtaṁ (ŚB 10.31.9). Differences between Svarga-loka and Goloka Vrndavana. Verse: yānti deva-vratā devān (Bhagavad-gītā 9.25). The best giver is he who distributes krsna-katha. The three...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Baguio 2023, Philippines 2023, faith: types, ghosts, Kalidasa
22 Jul 2023 morning – Sri Bhajana-rahasya (English) – Baguio, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Two types of sadhaka: jata-rati-sadhaka and ajata-rati-sadhaka. The six types of saranagati. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu teaches us about saranagati ( surrender). Mahaprabhu is the embodiment of magnanimity and munificence. Verse: ānukūlyasya saṅkalpaḥ prātikūlyasya varjanam (CC Madhya 22.100). The greatest example of atyantika-sraddha ( unwavering faith) is Haridasa Thakura. Vaidhi-sraddha bestows Vaikuntha-dhama, and raganuga-sraddha bestows Vrndavana-dhama. The drawing of tree leaves to...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Baguio 2023, Philippines 2023, devotees: categories of devotees
21 Jul 2023 evening – The Five Kinds of Devotees and Nrisimha Prahlada Katha (English) – Baguio, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sadhu-sanga is the root cause of bhakti. Karmi-sadhu, jnani-sadhu and bhakta-sadhu. Pious activities lead us to Svargaloka. The five categories of devotees of the Lord. The Vrajavasis are bhakta-mukuta-siromani (the crown jewel of all devotees of the Lord). Bhramara-gita (the song of the bumblebee). Dhruva Maharaja, sakama-bhakta. Our ultimate goal is radha-dasyam. Krsna will fulfil all His wishes. Jnani and jnani-bhakta are not the same. The lila of Nrisimhadeva and Prahlada Maharaja. Devotees...