Discourses Translated into English 2026
29 Aug 2026 midday – The Human Experience (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Comparison between joy and sorrow.
– In the Ramcharitmanas, Lord Shiva said to Parvati Devi: sunahu uma te log abhagi hari taji hohin vishay anuragi – Listen, O Uma, unhappy are those who abandon devotion to Lord Hari (God) and cling to worldly pleasures/vishaya.
– The human experience is sukha and dukha.
– Narada Risi asked Bhagavan for the definition of sat-sanga.
– The glories of Ganga-jal.
29 Aug 2026 morning – The Essence of Material Life (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Story of a devotee who didn’t want to spend money on worship.
– Jiva Tattva.
– Maya and the material world.
– Self-realization is the best realization.
– Grihastas perform many tapas (devotional austerities).
– Mahaprabhu’s goal upon receiving sannyasi was to save all jivas.
– Each yuga (cosmic era) has its main mantra.
27 Aug 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat saptaha, day 1 (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India
– Thanks to the devotees who spoke beautifully at the beginning of the program. – Sukadeva Gosvami grants Harikatha to Pariksit Maharaja to save him when Indradeva arrives at that assembly with the nectar of Svargaloka. – Sukadeva Gosvami reprimands Indradeva for wanting to compare the nectar of immortality with the Srimad Bhagavatam. – On the details of churning the Ocean of Milk. – The mere desire to hear the Bhagavatam already makes the Lord want to sit in your...
25 Aug 2026 morning – The Purpose of Maya Devi (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Brahma’s doubts arise upon seeing Krishna playing with the cowherd boys and eating their leftovers. – Explanation of Yogamaya’s arrangement that caused doubt to arise in Brahma’s heart. – On Madhvacarya, and Brahma’s position as the initiating Acarya of the Brahma Madhava Sampradaya. – On liberated souls who, under illusion, nourish Krishna’s pastimes. – Explanation of karma-yoga. – Bharata Maharaja’s pastime when, even...