Discourses in English 2026

03 Jan 2026 evening – Glorification of Srimad-Bhagavatam (English) – Viamao, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Srimad-Bhagavatam is the essence of all Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads. Srimad-Bhagavatam is the only sacred scripture that focuses on prema-katha. Sloka: aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas… (Caitanya-matta-manjusa). Radhakanta means: Krishna, the beloved of Srimati Radhika. Confidential matters should be kept secret. The married mood (svakiya-bhava) is only to attract the common audience. The eagerness to hear hari-katha comes from constantly listening to it. Sloka: nivṛtta-tarṣair upagīyamānād…...

01 Jan 2026 evening – Profound Explanation of the Art of Playing Musical Instruments and a Beautiful Tribute to Jaya Govinda Brahmacari (English) – Palhoca, Brazil

– It is offensive to stand up and walk back and forth during the Harikatha.– Who wants to become a Manjari? Palya Dasi Kori.– Chant the Holy Names with quality; this is more important than quantity.– About the Gandarvas, those who are experts in playing instruments, singing, and dancing, and Srimati Radhika, She who is called Gandarvika because She is the source of all arts.– About the book Radha Hriday Khanda Brahmanda Purana, the section in Brahmanda Purana that...

01 Jan 2026 midday – Sri Krishna (English) – Palhoca, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and He presents Himself as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan. – Close your eyes, place your hand on your chest, and perceive the presence of God in His Paramatma form, Supersoul. – Krishna controls all the innumerable universes; He controls Shiva, Brahma, Narada, all without exception. – This universe of ours is administered by Catur-mukha Brahma (Four-Headed Brahma). This is the smallest Brahmanda of all. – Krishna...