Gaura-lila

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Antardvipa 2026, Mayapura 2026, Navadvipa 2026, Yogapitha 2026, India 2026, prema-rasa-niryasa karite asvadana raga-marga, Chaitanya-charitamrita Adi 4.15-16, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026, Mahaprabhu Receives Sannyasa from Keshava Bharati, Mahaprabhu’s Childhood Pastimes and Playful Activities, The Young Adult Pastimes of Nimai Pandita, Mahaprabhu's Birthplace, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026

26 Feb 2026 morning – Mahaprabhu’s Birthplace (Hindi) – Antardvipa, Mayapura, India

February 26, 2026 7:00 AM

– Mahaprabhu received the name Nimai because He was born from the womb of Mother Saci, under a neem tree. – Krishna came as Mahaprabhu to experience the bhava/prema that Sri Radha feels for Him. And also to preach this prema to all jivas. – Sloka revealing the reasons for Krishna coming to this world as Caitanya Mahaprabhu: prema-rasa-niryāsa karite āsvādana rāga-mārga… (CC Adi-lila 4.15-16). – Mahaprabhu/Krishna savors prema-rasa and distributes it to all the jivas...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Antardvipa 2026, Ishodyan 2026, Mayapura 2026, Navadvipa 2026, India 2026, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026, Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu Meet for the First Time, guru: diksha-guru, guru: shiksha-guru, guru: siksa-guru, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026

26 Feb 2026 morning – Ishodyan, Mayapura-dhama (English translation) – Mayapura, India

February 26, 2026 7:00 AM

– Ishodyan is the meeting place between Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu. – One who receives the mercy of Mahaprabhu attains Radha Krishna. – Take refuge in Navadvipa Dhama! Receiving the mercy of Nitai leads us to attain the mercy of Mahaprabhu and vice versa. – How Nityananda went to the house of Nandana Acarya and waited there for Mahaprabhu. – Mahaprabhu’s Lila meeting Nityananda Prabhu for the first time. – The Guru is a manifestation of...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Antardvipa 2026, Ishodyan 2026, Mayapura 2026, Navadvipa 2026, India 2026, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026, Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu Meet for the First Time, guru: diksha-guru, guru: shiksha-guru, guru: siksa-guru, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026

26 Feb 2026 morning – Ishodyan, Mayapura-dhama (Hindi) – Mayapura, India

February 26, 2026 7:00 AM

Ishodyan is the meeting place between Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu. One who receives the mercy of Mahaprabhu attains Radha Krishna. Take refuge in Navadvipa Dhama! Receiving the mercy of Nitai leads us to attain the mercy of Mahaprabhu and vice versa. How Nityananda went to the house of Nandana Acarya and waited there for Mahaprabhu. Mahaprabhu’s Lila meeting Nityananda Prabhu for the first time. The Guru is a manifestation of Krishna. ⁠The importance of diksa-guru and siksa...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Garuda Captures a Snake Whose Tail Touched the Waters of the Ganges, Jagai and Madhai, Absorption in Bhajana, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, bhajana: absorption in bhajana

10 Feb 2026 evening – Absorption in Bhajana (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 10, 2026 6:00 PM

On Goloka Vrndavana described in the Brahma-samhita. On absorption in bhajana that distances us from material things and connects us with the divine mood. Explanation of how to make our hearts very soft, free from material attachment. A pastime in which Jagai and Madhai cling to the feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The infinite mercy of Nityananda Prabhu is expressed when reminding Mahaprabhu that in this age He would not use any weapon. Jagai and Madhai’s promise never to commit any...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Garuda Captures a Snake Whose Tail Touched the Waters of the Ganges, Jagai and Madhai, Absorption in Bhajana, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, bhajana: absorption in bhajana

10 Feb 2026 evening – Absorption in Bhajana (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands

February 10, 2026 6:00 PM

On Goloka Vrndavana described in the Brahma-samhita. On absorption in bhajana that distances us from material things and connects us with the divine mood. Explanation of how to make our hearts very soft, free from material attachment. A pastime in which Jagai and Madhai cling to the feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The infinite mercy of Nityananda Prabhu is expressed when reminding Mahaprabhu that in this age He would not use any weapon. Jagai and Madhai’s promise never to commit any...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Gauranga, Nityananda, and the Sadhu Who Called Alcohol Ananda, Morning walks 2026, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), habits: bad habits

07 Feb 2026 morning walk – Questions and Answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 7, 2026 7:00 AM

Radha doesn’t like the color black, but she does like dark blue. Wool should not be used in the altar puja because it sheds fibers and disturbs the Thakuraji. On the new moon, Radhaji uses the color dark blue, and on purnima She uses the color white. The Holy Names are very powerful; if you see someone using them, advise them to chant them, but no more than three times. The importance of accepting the vow of sannyasa. Crazy people can talk about anything. Purity in food is very important...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Kuala Lumpur 2025, Malaysia 2025, Upadeshamrita 4, Upadeshamrita 2025, Mahaprabhu’s Travels Through South India, A Disciple Who Said “O Gurudeva Everything I Have Is Yours but Your Lotus Feet Are Mine", ashraya-tattva and vishaya-tattva: two aspects of divine relationship (the abode of love; the object of love), bhaktas: kanishtha-adhikari; madhyama-adhikari; uttama-adhikari, bhakti: definitions of bhakti, questions: how to ask confidential questions to the Guru and the Vaisnavas, rasas: sakhya-bhava

30 Sep 2025 midday – The Nectar of Instruction (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 30, 2025 12:00 PM

– Explanation of the 4th sloka (verse) that instructs devotees on how to develop friendship for the Lord.– First: How to give and receive.– Feeding the Vaisnavas and receiving their remnants.– Second: How to ask confidential questions to the Guru and the Vaisnavas.– On the confidentiality of bhajana and sadhana.– Quote from Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Bengali song.– Offer your heart to Gurudeva and Krsna and do not take it back.– Story of...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Auckland 2025, New Zealand 2025, Hanuman Crosses the Ocean, Mahaprabhu Holds His Tongue to Avoid Chanting the Holy Names in the Toilet, Namaste Nrisimhaya, Nrisimha Pranama, Glories of the Holy Names, Dvapara-yuga: span, Ekadashi: forbidden food on Ekadashi, Kali-yuga: span, Nrisimhadeva: how to worship Nrisimhadeva, Satya-yuga: span, Satya-yuga; Treta-yuga; Dvapara-yuga; Kali-yuga, temple etiquette, Treta-yuga: span

18 Sep 2025 evening – The Glories of the Holy Names in Kali-yuga (English) | Auckland, New Zealand | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 18, 2025 6:00 PM

The text Hari Bhakti Vilasa explains that on Ekadasi day, it is permitted to eat certain foods. On Ekadasi day, it is important to be very close to the Lord — upavasa (upa = close, vasa = to be). When we chant the Holy Names, we are directly with the Lord. On the joy of chanting the Holy Names. The Lord has invested all His potencies in the Holy Names. The Holy Names are more merciful than the Lord Himself. ⁠The glories of the Holy Names are seen in Hanuman when he crossed the ocean in...

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