– Human life is very rare. – Chant 64 rounds of the holy names. – You should know what Mayavada philosophy is in order not to be attracted by it. – Mayavada’s theory of avachchheda-vada (the theory of limitation), illustrated by the example of ghatakasha-patakasha: the space inside the pot and the space outside the pot become one when the pot is broken. – Mayavada theory of pratibimba-vada (the theory of reflection): the sun appears as many through its reflections...
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...