* By following Ekadasi, we attain everything: from wealth to suddha-bhakti. * By committing sinful activity, the fruit of karma may come now, in a few years, or in the next life. * The karma of what you did in a past life is always pursuing you. * Maya will test us by seeing us practice bhajana and sadhana in order to test how much nistha we have in our sadhana and bhajana, in our Guru, and in Krishna. * Katha on the Ekadasi practiced by King Rukmangada when he was tested by Maya-devi in the...
Alto Paraiso 2026
08 Aug 2026 morning – The Three Dhamas of Krishna and The Manifestation in His Lilas (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Bhakti Chakora Ashram – There are three Dhamas where the different manifestations of Krishna’s lilas are revealed: Dvaraka Puri, Mathura, and Vridavana, respectively purna, purnatara, and purnatama. – In Dvaraka and Mathura, aisvarya-lila predominates, in which opulence is manifest; in Vridavana, madhurya-lila predominates, and sweetness overshadows the opulence. – Vridavana possesses superior opulence throughout Vaikuntha, but this opulence remains overshadowed by the...
07 Aug 2026 evening – The Supremacy of Bhakti Over Jnana (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil
Bhakti Cakora Ashram – Many people postpone spiritual practice, grow old without practicing sadhana, and end up feeling regret for having wasted their lives. – In old age, it is common to reflect on what has been done and realize that material achievements do not last forever. – True comfort comes from spiritual life, and not just from material achievements and possessions. – The example of the dog teaches loyalty to the master, responsibility, and care for what has been...
06 Aug 2026 evening – Soul, Material Body and the Holy Names (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil
+ nagara-sankirtana – Srila Gurudeva thanks and rejoices to be at the Harikatha location. – Regarding Lokanatha Gosvami, it is the importance of associating with the devotees of Mahaprabhu. The tattva-siddhanta-vaisnava strengthens the mind. – Difference between calling upon Radha and asking things of Her. – Conditioned souls know nothing about Radha or about themselves. – First try to understand who you are! – The material body is like a house. – When...
06 Aug 2026 morning – Srila Lokanatha Gosvami Disappearance (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil
– Not speaking about the life stories of our Gosvamis is an offense. – When we speak about our Gosvamis, cit-bala, spiritual strength, comes to us. – Lokanatha Gosvami was very close to Mahaprabhu. – Mahaprabhu sent Lokanatha and Bhugarbha Gosvamis to Vrndavana to manifest the lila places of Krishna, because people were forgetting Him. – Some apa-sampradayas chant the Holy Names incorrectly. They learn Vaishnava-suddha-sadacara and tattva-siddhanta. –...