Delhi 2025

13 Oct 2025 morning – The Characteristics of Krsna in Vraja (English translation) | Delhi, India

– Explanation of Sri Damodarastakam. – Verse: ete cāṁśa-kalāḥ puṁsaḥ kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam… (Srimad Bhagavtam 1.3.28). – In Vraja, Krsna manifests with two arms, and in Mathura, sometimes, He manifests four arms as well, but in Dvaraka, He manifests more His four-armed form. – The characteristics of dhira-lalita-nayaka. – Vrndavana is madhurya-purna-dhama, and Navadvipa is audariya-purna-dhama. – Song: Kabe Gaura Vane. – Story of the elephant...

12 Oct 2025 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, Day 4 (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The five classes of devotees that exist. The vrajavasis are not mentioned in the five classes of devotees. Vaisnavas are like the most precious jewel among all devotees. Definition of uttama-bhakti. Verse: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ… (CC Madhya 19.167). Krsna eliminates the pride of His devotees. The difference between the grhasthas and other householders who are absorbed in their own material enjoyment. Where the Lord’s devotees are, that place can be called Vrndavana. How Amabarisa Maharaja...

12 Oct 2025 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, Day 4 (English translation)| Delhi, India

PART 1 PART 2 The five classes of devotees that exist. The vrajavasis are not mentioned in the five classes of devotees. Vaisnavas are like the most precious jewel among all devotees. Definition of uttama-bhakti. Verse: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ… (CC Madhya 19.167). Krsna eliminates the pride of His devotees. The difference between the grhasthas and other householders who are absorbed in their own material enjoyment. Where the Lord’s devotees are, that place can be called Vrndavana. How...

12 Oct 2025 morning – Damodarashtaka (English translation) | Delhi, India

* Ramacandra also performs pastimes, but they are not as sweet as Krsna’s. * We must understand the difference between the two types of lilas that exist: aisvarya (opulence) and madhurya (sweetness). * In madhurya there is also opulence, but it is covered by sweetness. * Even though Krsna shows His opulence to the vrajavasis, no one believes that He is God. * Audarya-lila is prominent in Navadvipa Dhama. In Vrndavana, madhurya is prominent, and audarya is secondary. * Krsna manifested one...

12 Oct 2025 morning – Damodarashtaka (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

* Ramacandra also performs pastimes, but they are not as sweet as Krsna’s. * We must understand the difference between the two types of lilas that exist: aisvarya (opulence) and madhurya (sweetness). * In madhurya there is also opulence, but it is covered by sweetness. * Even though Krsna shows His opulence to the vrajavasis, no one believes that He is God. * Audarya-lila is prominent in Navadvipa Dhama. In Vrndavana, madhurya is prominent, and audarya is secondary. * Krsna manifested one...