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17 Jan 2026 – That first meeting of Guru Maharaj Ji and Param Guru Maharaj Ji (English)

January 17, 2026 12:00 PM

That first meeting of Guru Maharaj Ji and Param Guru Maharaj Ji.
(Do watch this rare and loving remembrance.)
Even after decades of service, travel, and responsibility, some memories return with the same love.
On this sacred appearance day of Nitya Lila Pravishta Om Vishnupada Ashtottara Shata Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja, we remember him with gratitude and pray at his lotus feet for shelter, sincerity, and service.
Hare Krishna

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17 Jan 2026 morning – The Svarupa of the Jiva (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 17, 2026 7:00 AM

The Pandavas have love and affection for Krishna. The Pandavas tried to become gopis and performed severe austerities in the form of trees on the banks of Radha Kunda. The svarupa of the jiva does not change by association; it manifests according to the potency already existing in the soul. On the teachings of Jaiva Dharma. Mayavada philosophy. On the different divine potencies (saktis). The size and form of the soul present in the hearts of all living entities. There are unlimited jivas. Jivas...

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16 Jan 2026 evening – Hari-katha (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 16, 2026 6:00 PM

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16 Jan 2026 midday – Vyasa Puja (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja-

January 16, 2026 12:00 PM

We should worship the lotus feet of Sri Guru every day. According to Gurudeva, the only day we don’t worship the Guru is the day we stop breathing. By associating with sadhus (saints) we attain the highest perfection, which consists of self-realizing our transcendental form and establishing a loving relationship with Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Radha Krishna. Practicing sadhana and bhajana is more important than acquiring knowledge. The stage of anartha-nivrtti is only achieved through guru...

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16 Jan 2026 morning walk – Hari-katha (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 16, 2026 7:00 AM

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15 Jan 2026 evening – Srila BV Trivikrama GM Appearance Day (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

January 15, 2026 6:00 PM

– Today is a very auspicious day because it is the appearance day of Sri Srimad BV Trivikrama Gosvami Maharaja. – ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Vamana Gosvami Maharaja and ⁠Nitya Lila Pravistha Om Visnupada Sri Srimad BV Trivikrama Gosvami Maharaja are the Three Pillars of Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya. – Explanation of the appearance and disappearance of a suddha-bhakta, a pure...

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14 Jan 2026 evening – Bhakti-yoga is the Highest Yoga (English) – Pipa, Brazil

January 14, 2026 6:00 PM

– Kali-yuga is an era characterised by conflict.– Bhagavad-gita discusses 18 types of yoga, including hatha-yoga, raja-yoga, karma-yoga and jnana-yoga.– Bhakti-yoga is considered the highest form of yoga.– God is the embodiment of love. We must learn how to serve God.– The Lord is our maintainer and protector.– Story: Vrikasura (later known as Basmasura) planned to kill his protector, Shiva. However, Vishnu finally killed Vrikasura by tricking him.– The...

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14 Jan 2026 midday – Makara-sankranti (English) – Pipa, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 14, 2026 12:00 PM

– Today is Makara Sankranti, when the sun enters the sign of Capricorn. – This festival brings us blessings. We just need to follow it properly. – There are daivas (devotees) and adaivas/asuras (non-devotees) in this world. – Story: A test was arranged for the demigods and the demons, in which they had to feed themselves without bending their arms. – Ganesha gives riddhi and siddhi, which he takes from Krishna. – Krishna promises to provide for those who are...

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