Quotation on the glorification of Shankaracarya by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. On the capacity of great devotees to understand the heart of Shankaracarya. The manifestation of Lord Shiva in this age as Shankaracarya and the objective of his preaching of impersonalism. On the most important sacred river, the Ganges, and, among the Eighteen Puranas, the highest is the Srimad Bhagavatan. On the Mayavada philosophy, which sees that everything in this material world is false, there are no living entities...
Discourses Translated into French 2026
21 Apr 2026 morning – Sadhana-bhakti (English) – Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
On advancing in spiritual practice depending on knowledge of slokas (verses). Indication of the Sri Slokamrtam-Bindu, a book containing the main verses we should learn. On the three stages of bhakti: sadhana, bhava, and prema. The first stage of bhakti, sraddha, means faith in the Guru and the Scriptures. The glories of the gopala-mantra, the king of all mantras. A pastime where munis and rsis meet Lord Ramachandra after chanting the gopala-mantra for over ten thousand years. Lord Ramacandra...
20 Apr 2026 midday – Aksaya Tritiya (English) – Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The meaning of Aksaya Tritiya and the main events on this date.
– The story of Draupadi’s Aksaya pot.
– The story of the founding of Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti.
– The most auspicious dates of the year to perform spiritual activities.
– Lila of Madhavendra Puri bringing paste and sandalwood from Jagannatha Puri to the Deity Gopinatha in Vrndavana.
19 Apr 2026 evening – Bhagavat-tattva (English) – Bordeaux, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Impersonalists call God Brahman, which is actually His effulgence. Those who believe in the philosophy of Paramatma speak of the Supersoul that resides in the heart of all living entities. The soul will have the same size, regardless of the body, whether it is an ant or an elephant. He who has six opulences is called Bhagavan. God has many names. We can call Him Brahman, Bhagavan, or Paramatma. Hari is the one who destroys all unhappiness, and Rama is the one who is always playing in the hearts...
19 Apr 2026 morning – The Glories of Srila Vamana Gosvami Maharaja (English) – Bordeaux, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
If we glorify the Vaisnavas, we will be protected from Maya.
Srila Vamana Gosvami Maharaja accepted harinama from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada and diksa from Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Maharaja.
The stories and glories of Srila Vamana Gosvami Maharaja.
Srila Vamana Gosvami Maharaja was called the dictionary of Gaudiya because he had an extraordinary memory and intelligence.
17 Apr 2026 evening – Appearance of Gadadhara Pandita (English) – Mirepoix, France
Maison du Bhakti Yoga – There is no difference between Svetadvipa Dhama and Vrndavana Dhama. – Today is a super excellent and auspicious day, the day of the appearance of Gadadhara Pandita, a direct manifestation of Radharani. – In Vrndavana there is the mood of sweetness, and in Navadvipa there is much magnanimity. – Lord Caitanya descended to this world with His sacred abode and His eternal associates. – There are different names for Navadvipa. – Vrndavana...