Brisbane 2023

08 Oct 2023 morning – Venu-gita. How Sri Krsna’s Flute Came About (Hindi) – Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Story of the jackal who thought he was intelligent and a heron. If Krsna comes to your house, you should serve Him properly. The five angas (limbs) of bhakti. The glories of kirtana and how it differs from sankirtana. Lila in which Laksmi Devi wanted to enter the rasa dance and so Sri Krsna accepted her as a golden line on His chest. Lila from the rsis assembly questioning who Bhagavan is, and Bhrgu Muni goes in search of the answer. Lila that Sarasvati performs austerities for Sri Krsna and...

07 Oct 2023 evening – Service to the Guru (Hindi) – Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Verse: guru-śuśrūṣayā bhaktyā sarva-labdhārpaṇena ca saṅgena sādhu-bhaktānām īśvarārādhanena ca (SB 7.7.30). Through service to the guru you can reach the Supreme Lord. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada says we should have faith in the guru’s words. The story of Sabari, who was queen in her past life. She is very fond of harikatha and sadhu-sanga. According to Indian culture, after harikatha, one must continue to be present to taste/honor prasada, as a sign of respect. Sabari collected...

07 Oct 2023 evening – Service to the Guru (English translation) – Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Verse: guru-śuśrūṣayā bhaktyā sarva-labdhārpaṇena ca saṅgena sādhu-bhaktānām īśvarārādhanena ca (SB 7.7.30). Through service to the guru you can reach the Supreme Lord. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada says we should have faith in the guru’s words. The story of Sabari, who was queen in her past life. She is very fond of harikatha and sadhu-sanga. According to Indian culture, after harikatha, one must continue to be present to taste/honor prasada, as a sign of respect. Sabari collected...