– Nrsimha-katha: one who listens with great faith attains liberation. – On Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna. – Sukadeva Gosvami’s quote on the non-difference between Krishna and Lord Rama. – The need to hear the katha of Lord Rama before listening to the katha of Krishna. – The 16 qualities of the Surya dynasty of Lord Rama. – On the dynasty of Vasudeva Maharaja and that of Nanda Maharaja. – Kamsa discovers that his sister Devaki’s son...
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18 Nov 2025 midday – Hari-katha (English translation) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– On the good fortune received by a person when a sadhu visits their home.
– On the time we will spend in this body.
– Parikisit Maharaja’s question and the different answers he received.
– On listening to Harikatha.
– On the accumulation of sukrti (spiritual pious merits).
– On the rarity of association with a sadhu.
18 Nov 2025 midday – Sukrti and Sadhu-Sanga (Hindi) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– On the good fortune received by a person when a sadhu visits their home.
– On the time we will spend in this body.
– Parikisit Maharaja’s question and the different answers he received.
– On listening to Harikatha.
– On the accumulation of sukrti (spiritual pious merits).
– On the rarity of association with a sadhu.
18 Nov 2025 morning – Transcendental Ecstasy (English translation) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 – Description of the ecstasy caused by the sound of Krishna’s flute. – Birds, and even unconscious beings, are absorbed in the sweetness of Krishna’s flute. – Explanation of how the gopis have a vision of Krishna’s complete form. – Citation from the Gopi-gita where the gopis have a vision of Krishna going to shepherd and His return. – About the dust that covers Krishna and how He becomes more beautiful. – The entire atmosphere...