Discourses Translated into English 2026

17 Mar 2026 midday – The Mercy of the Guru (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– On the name of the Harikatha location, Bavanipur Village, which is another name for the demigoddess Parvati. – Devi Parvati asks her husband Shiva Ji to speak about the material world. – The explanation of the Vaishnava-siddhanta on temporary truth. – Our only benefactors are Guru and Krishna, our true friends. – On the ever-beautiful and youthful manifestation of Krishna. – On Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu entering the Deity of Tota Gopinatha. – External...

16 Mar 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 5 (English translation) – Kashinagar, India

– The release of Gajendra. – Gopa Kumara demonstrates the different types of moods in Brhad Bhagavatamrta.– Verse: ananya-mamatā viṣṇau mamatā prema-saṅgatā… (Narada Pancaratra).– Srimati Radhika’s maan is a service in santa-rasa.– Verse: śruti-smṛti-purāṇādi-pañcarātra-vidhiṁ vinā… (Bhakti Rasamrta Sindhu).– Svarupa Damodara and Raya Ramananda recited verses from the book Krsna Karnamrta to incite the mood of separation that Mahaprabhu felt...

16 Mar 2026 – The Teaching of the Three Monkeys

The Teaching of the Three Monkeys
Yugacharya Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupada used to explain in his writings that these simple symbols carry an essential instruction for Gaudiya Vaishnavas.
Sometimes the deepest spiritual teachings are hidden in the simplest symbols.

16 Mar 2026 midday – Harikatha is the Nourishment of the Soul (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Verse: śṛṇvatāṁ sva-kathāḥ kṛṣṇaḥ puṇya-śravaṇa-kīrtanaḥ… (Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.17). A Vaishnava is one who receives the Vishnu/Krishna mantra. Mahaprabhu is patita-pavana, Savior of the Fallen, but not of hypocrites and duplicity. Lila of the snake charmer, and Haridasa Thakura. Mahaprabhu gave mercy to Mukunda Dasa. Saci Mata asked forgiveness for his offense against Advaita and then received Mahaprabhu’s mercy. The ten offenses against the Holy Names. Never criticize Vaishnavas, not...