Discourses in English 2026

25 Jul 2026 evening – The Spontaneity of Love (English) – Balneario Camboriu SC, Brazil, Brazil

Asaprev BC – Song: Govinda Damodara Madhaveti and its meaning. – The blessings of Vrndavana. – The material world is limited, but God is unlimited. – The blessing of being born in a human body, our intelligence, and the power to discriminate between good and evil. – The four things common to humans and animals. – Meditate on: “Who am I?”. – Spiritual science studies the soul, the Supersoul, and the relationship between them. – By...

25 Jul 2026 midday – The Transcendental Gaze (English) – Sri Narayana Gosvami Gaudiya Matha, Itajai, Brazil

– Samanta-pancaka is the former name of Kuruksetra. – Srimati Radhika questions Sri Krishna. – Description of the beauty of the Deity of Govindadeva. – The stages to reach Prema. – Katha of Bivamangala Thakura. – Original Vrndavana is obscured by Maya, and to see it you must develop the transcendental gaze. – Lila of when Sri Krishna compared Srimati Radhika’s face to the Moon. – Lila of Srimati Radhika on top of Mount Mor Kutir. – The...

25 Jul 2026 morning – Samanta Pancha (English) – Itajai, Brazil

  Sri Narayana Gosvami Gaudiya Matha, 07.18h – Sri Krishna went from Dvaraka to Kurukshetra. – In Kurukshetra, the Rishis and Munis were the first to ask Sri Krishna questions. – The Pandavas, Draupadi, and Kunti also went to meet Him. – Devaki and Vasudeva always saw Sri Krishna as Bhagavan and, therefore, never let Him touch their feet. – Nanda Maharaja and Mother Yasoda arrived to meet Him, and their longing was so great that tears ran down their eyes...

24 Jul 2026 evening – The Importance of Devotional Service (English) – Spa da Barra, Garopaba, Santa-Catarina, Brazil

– On Ekadasi day, all the seeds of sin are present in five types of grains, therefore we should not eat them. – If our health is good, we should perform a complete fast, but if we are debilitated, there is the concession of being able to eat fruits, milk, yogurt, and some other items. – If we properly observe the holy day of Ekadasi, we will not need to be born again in this material world and we will reach the abode of the Lord. – Everything depends on each...

24 Jul 2026 midday – Ekadasi and Avirbhava (English) – Espaço Mahatma, Imbituba, Santa-Catarina, Brazil

– Vaishnavas are always present with us. – According to Krishna’s wish, Vaishnavas descend from the spiritual world and realize sweet lilas in the material world. – If you listen to Krishna-katha, you will be free from this ocean of Maya. – The glory of the character of the Lord’s devotees corresponds to a very powerful katha. – God is far beyond the rules and regulations of the Scriptures, for this reason it may be difficult to understand a katha about...

23 Jul 2026 evening – The Glories of the Holy Names (English) – Hathee Yoga, Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– In Kali-yuga there is only one process to reach the supreme spiritual goal: chanting the Holy Names. – The essence of all scriptures is the Holy Names. – A sloka that reveals that the Mahamantra is the spiritual process of the Kali Yuga era: harer nāma harer nāma… (CC Madhya-lila 6.242). – If you acquire a little appreciation for the Holy Names, your life will be successful. – Develop faith in the Holy Names by hearing about their glories. – About how...

23 Jul 2026 midday – King Prataparudra Serves Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– On the effort devotees make in chanting and dancing before Lord Jagannatha. – Mahaprabhu’s dance is supreme because He believes Himself to be Srimati Radhika dancing for Krishna. – Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya helps King Prataparudra serve Lord Caitanya. – Learn Vaishnava etiquette, wear Vaishnava clothing. – Svarupa Danodara knows Mahaprabhu’s heart. – Song: Tava Katamrtam Tapta Jivanam. – A verse that speaks about those who do not want to...

23 Jul 2026 morning walk – The Intention Behind Service Brings the Result (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Lila from when Devananda Pandita served Vakresvara Pandita and his offenses were removed. – If you serve the Vaishnavas, all your offenses will be removed from your heart. – Mahaprabhu said: “Follow two principles in your life, Vaishnava-seva and namasankirtana.” – If you commit offenses knowingly, consciously, those offenses will not go away. – How to remove a conscious offense? You will have to suffer! Capala Gopala is an example. – By chanting the Holy...