Discourses Translated into English 2026

02 Sep 2026 morning – Srimati Radhika’s Beloved Parrot and Attachment to Deities (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– The reason why Shukadeva Gosvami did not mention Radha’s name in Srimad-Bhagavatam.
– Srimati Radhika feeds her parrot (Shuka that is Shukadeva Gosvami) with pomegranate seeds and kisses him with Her sweet lotus lips.
– Story: A santa-mahatma grows a mango tree by chanting mantras.
– A Vaishnava does not have any caste.
– Two types of ruchi: vastu-vaisista-apekshana and vastu-vaisista-anapekshana 
– Without excuses, study shastras every day.

01 Sep 2026 morning – Abhyasa and Vairagya (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– On our attachment and how we manifest different feelings. – A pastime where Krishna has a high fever and Narada Risi goes to the Vrajavasis. – Explanation of the vrajavasis’ anuraga (deep attachment) by Krishna. – Detailing the nature of our senses and how they manifest. – On the difficulty of controlling the mind, which is restless and fickle. – A pastime where the gopis go to Krishna, and He wishes to serve them. – On Krishna’s concern...

31 Aug 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 5 (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India

– We should celebrate the birth of Srimati Radhika more than Krishna’s. – How the Devatas wish to hear harikatha.  – Reasons why this human body is so important.  – The three divine Appearances of Lord Krishna.  – Pastimes of Kamsa realising Krishna will kill him.  – Sloka: anugrahāya bhaktānāṁ mānuṣaṁ…(SB 10.33.36) glorifies hearing rasa-lila katha. – Yogamaya Devi’s birth. – Pastimes of Kamsa realising Krishna will kill him. –...