Discourses Translated into English 2024

04 Nov 2024 morning – Transcendental Disappearance of Srila BV Vamana Maharaja and Srila BV Trivikrama Maharaja (English translation) | Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The day of disappearance brings viraha, separation, which is also a type of special meeting. The 26 qualities of the Vaisnavas present in Srila Bhaktivedanta Vamana Gosvami Maharaja. Pastimes with Sri Bhaktivedanta Vamana Maharaja at the Devananda Gaudiya Matha, and his relationship with Sri Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja. The three pillars of the foundation of the Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti. Srila Vamana Maharaja was the acarya who initiated people by giving diksa mantras. If you do not listen to...

03 Nov 2024 – Kamyavana (English translation) | Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

00:00 – About the history of the place from the local residents – a queen performed many austerities and Krishna fulfilled her desires.1:00 – Explanation of the place’s name; our true kama (desire).3:00 – About the service of the gopis.5:00 – Past histories connected to Kamayavan.10:00 – About Lord Shiva and the mercy of the Vaishnavas.

02 Nov 2024 – The Glories of Giriraja Govardhana (English translation) | Govardhana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

00:00 – Pramoda-madana lila, service to Govardhan. 3:00 – The name Vrindavan, explanation; the lila of Krishna with Vrinda Devi; the tax for the gopis. 1:00 – The rasa (essence) of serving Giriraj Govardhan. 12:00 – About the appearance of Giriraj; analysis of the shloka anugrahaya bhaktanam. 20:00 – Adhyavadhi: Krishna’s lilas always continue in different universes. 30:00 – About the lack of sukriti (pious merit) for having darshan of Govardhan. 32:00...

01 Nov 2024 evening (room) – Deep meaning of Dipavali (English translation) | Govardhana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

0:00:00 The pastime of how Krishna planted pearls; the Gopis followed Krishna’s example and also planted them; at night, Krishna dug them up and planted thorns instead.0:03:12 The glory of Diwali; its true meaning; Light destroys darkness; the darkness is the ignorance in our hearts—anger, lust, envy, etc.0:07:20 Types of bhakti: Vaidi and Raganuga bhakti; a sadhaka must follow the instructions of the sadhus; the process of bhakti; there is a neutral attitude and there are unfavorable...

01 Nov 2024 – The glories of Giriraja Govardhana (English translation) | Harideva Temple, Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

About how we should not worship the demigods.

About how Indra was very proud.

How Giriraja Govardhana was very great in the past and how Sri Krsna performed many pastimes there.

About the reasons why Krsna raises Giriraja Govardana.

About the Manasi Ganga that Krsna made appear from His mind for the Vrajavasis.

31 Oct 2024 – The Beauty of Humility (English translation) | Govardhana, Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Brahma and great personalities would love to be born in Vraja Bhumi. Brahma prays to become the stone on which the vrajavasis wipe their feet before entering the house. In the transcendental land of Vrndavana the trees and creepers are liberated souls, mahatmas. By hearing Harikatha from Guru and Vaisnavas the highest bhava enters the heart. We must pray to be under the guidance of pure Vaisnavas! Without faith nothing happens! “I pray at the feet of Guru and Vaisnavas so that everything...

30 Oct 2024 evening – Hari-katha (English translation) | Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Mahaprabhu in the Jarikanda forest. You have made this beautiful kutira. The meaning of the name Govinda. Devotees from many, many countries are gathered here. Govindadev Temple Lord Madana Mohan, Govinda Dev, and Gopinath are the three principal presiding Deities of Vrindavan. Govinda Dev represents the Abhideya-tattva (the process of devotional service). Gopinath represents the Prayojana-tattva (the ultimate goal of life, pure love of Godhead). Sanatana Goswami manifested the Deity of Madana...

29 Oct 2024 evening – Definition of Prema (English translation) | Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The feeling of separation of Srimati Radhika, when Krsna went from Vrndavana to Mathura, described by our Gosvamis in their books. There is no prema in this world. Quote from the Caitanya Caritamrta of Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami. The proper container for the tigress’s milk. The jamelon tree on the top of the Himalayas and its fruits. The results of the different pastimes of separation and reunion. Many lives are needed to attain prema. Srila Rupa Gosvami gave several definitions of...