Alhandra 2026

19 Aug 2026 morning – Krishna’s Sweetness and Gaura’s Mercy (English) – Alhandra, Portugal | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Question: How can we understand very difficult tattva-siddhanta with our simple minds? Answer: If your mind is fixed, you will understand everything. – You can chant fewer rounds of the holy names but with greater quality. – The difference between chetana (conscious) and jada (inert) beings. – Question: Does Mother Yashoda have a black complexion? Answer: No, she has a fair complexion. – Asura philosophy and krishna-seva-vasana philosophy. – Question: We...

18 Aug 2026 morning – Mangalacarana (English) – Alhandra, Portugal | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– On the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. – The glorification of Rupa Gosvami Pada in the assembly of Raya Ramananda’s house. – Explanation of the meaning of Mangalacarana. – On Caitanya Mahaprabhu: He is the embodiment of munificence and magnanimity. – Example of the drop of alcohol that contaminates the waters of the Ganges and cannot be offered to the Adorable Deity. – On the camphor placed by Rupa Gosvami in his verses. – On the sweet mood...