PART 1 0:03:06 – The presiding deity of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas is Srimati Radhika; this is established in the Brahma-samhita from the perspective of rasa-vichara (analysis of spiritual mellows); Krishna says, “I am alone,” and They manifest in various forms; this is stated in the First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam; dharma, dasya (adi-rasa and sringara-rasa); everything is manifest in sringara-rasa (conjugal love); there are 5 primary and 7 secondary rasas; all rasas are manifest...
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24 Nov 2024 morning – Srimati Radhika Goes on a Date with Krishna (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
00:00 – The katha of Raya Ramananda about the gopis at the assembly of King Prataparudra’s sages. 08:00 – Raya Ramananda describes how Srimati Radhika goes on a date with Krishna. 13:00 – Vishraya and Ashraya Alambana (the components of a loving relationship: the support/shelter and the supported/enjoyer). 22:00 – About the moods of Radha and Krishna. 30:00 – Material attachment brings unhappiness. 34:00 – About the possibility of meeting and separation...
24 Nov 2024 morning – Srimati Radhika Goes on a Date with Krishna (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
00:00 – The katha of Raya Ramananda about the gopis at the assembly of King Prataparudra’s sages. 08:00 – Raya Ramananda describes how Srimati Radhika goes on a date with Krishna. 13:00 – Vishraya and Ashraya Alambana (the components of a loving relationship: the support/shelter and the supported/enjoyer). 22:00 – About the moods of Radha and Krishna. 30:00 – Material attachment brings unhappiness. 34:00 – About the possibility of meeting and separation...
23 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 4 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
0:00 – Overview of the katha: Krishna’s birthday and Vraja lilas; what Srimad-Bhagavatam says about donations and charity. 4:00 – About pious and sinful activities; the process of hellish purification. 14:00 – 1:25:00 – The katha of the brahmana Ajamila. 1:41:00 – Beginning of the discussion on the 7th Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam. 1:48:00 – Which ashrama is the best? The katha of the four Kumaras. 2:00:00 – The cursing of Jaya and Vijaya; the...
23 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 4 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 0:00 – Overview of the katha: Krishna’s birthday and Vraja lilas; what Srimad-Bhagavatam says about donations and charity. 4:00 – About pious and sinful activities; the process of hellish purification. 14:00 – 1:25:00 – The katha of the brahmana Ajamila. 1:41:00 – Beginning of the discussion on the 7th Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam. 1:48:00 – Which ashrama is the best? The katha of the four Kumaras. 2:00:00 – The cursing of Jaya and...
23 Nov 2024 morning – Ananta Shesha Temple (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 0:00:40 – This is a very exalted place. Lord Baladeva Prabhu Himself is present here in the form of Sheshanaga. Strength is Baladeva Prabhu; all strength comes from Him; a person must have the strength to perform sadhana and bhajan—the governing strength is Baladeva Prabhu. 0:04:04 – Srila Jiva Gosvami Prabhu explains: There is one Parama-tattva (Supreme Truth); conditioned souls do not know how to serve the Lord; Baladeva and Krishna are not different from each other;...