Discourses in English 2026

21 Aug 2026 midday – The Types of Knowledge (English) – Barcelona, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Kaala Yoga Studio – The difference between knowledge and realization (jnana and vijnana) is that first we acquire knowledge and then, by the mercy of the Guru and Krishna, we receive the realization of that knowledge in our hearts. – The sastras describe five types of knowledge: pratyaksha (direct perception), but this way of acquiring knowledge involves some defects. – Any knowledge acquired only by ordinary human beings or through direct perception is imperfect. –...

20 Aug 2026 evening – Beautiful Glorification of Srimati Radhika (English) – Barcelona, Spain

Espai Kaala – About Radha Rasa Sudha Nidhi, The Nectar of Srimati Radhika’s Ocean of Sweetness. – ⁠Mantra: Yatra Krsna tatra Radha Yatra Radha tatra Krsna – Where is Krsna there is Radha Where is Radha there is Krsna. – ⁠All jivas originate from tatastha-sakti, the marginal potency of the Lord. – ⁠One of the slokas that express the beauty of Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy: aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas tad-dhama vrndavanam … (Caitanya Manjusa by Srila Visvanatha...

18 Aug 2026 evening – Suddha-bhakti (English) – Lisbon, Portugal | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Yoga Ashrama – On absorption in Krishna’s pastimes, highlighting the kathas of Manasi Ganga and Yamuna. – On Krishna enjoying all love in the hearts of His devotees. – Krishna’s pastimes and entering suddha-bhakti. – Krishna’s mercy that allows us to hear this katha. – On the instructions to be followed, and the consequence of non-compliance. – Self-realization is the best realization. – Explanation of the sadhana (practice) necessary...