Igualada

10 May 2026 morning – The Power of the Pure Holy Name (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Difference between atmarama and aptakama: atmarama is the one who is renounced and satisfied within (Shukadeva Gosvami) and aptakama is the one who lives in a family but is renounced (Janaka Maharaja). When we offer everything to Krishna, we become free from all sins. The symptom of brahma-jnana is having no attachment to anything, and the heart never melts. If brahma-jnanis obtain sadhu-sanga (association with the saint), their hearts will be transformed. Everything transforms when we obtain...

09 May 2026 evening – The Different Rasas (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– The importance of following the rules and regulations of the sastras.– On vaisnava-suddha-sadacara.– Through vaidhi-bhakti we attain raganuga-bhakti.– The twelve different rasas of Bhagavan, five primary and seven secondary.– Caitanya Mahaprabhu is Svayam Bhagavan.– The story of Murari Gupta wanting to commit suicide for not following the instructions of Caitanya Mahaprabhu.– Krsna-bhajana is the highest bhajana.– On the different rasas and...

09 May 2026 midday – The Rarity of the Human Body (English) – Igualada, Spain

– The appearance of Sri Sacinandana Gaura Hari.– The moods of Vishakha Devi and Radharani are similar.– Vishakha Devi is Raya Ramananda.– The pastime of Madhumangala and Sri Krishna.– It is not easy to be a sannyasi.– Everything depends on time, place, and circumstance: desa, kala, and patra.– Mahaprabhu did not require any qualifications from His devotees.– Everything Bhagavan says is the Supreme Truth.– The four flaws of the jiva: bhrama...

09 May 2026 morning – Raya-Ramananda samvada (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Radha-Govindadeva temple – The katha of the chaste woman, who, due to her chastity, stopped the movement of the Sun. – Whoever follows varnasrama-dharma acquires mystical powers spontaneously. – It is necessary to follow varnasrama-dharma and perform sadhana and bhajana for Krishna. – Raya Ramananda speaks about how to perform bhajana and sadhana. – Everything that exists, such as the human body, has the supreme intelligence of the Lord. – On encounter and...

08 May 2026 midday – Raya-Ramananda samvada (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Story: two brothers doing bhajana in Radha-kunda for 50 years and then one of them is rejected by Radharani after he got stamp of Rukmini in Rukmini temple. – Those who follow the rules and regulations of varnasrama-dharma are qualified to enter bhakti. – Daiva-varnasrama-dharma consists of the position we occupy according to our natural inclinations. – If we follow varnasrama-dharma, we will obtain mystical powers. – Merely following varna and asrama without...

07 May 2026 morning – Raya Ramananda Samvada Is the Heart of Mahaprabhu (English) – Igualada, Spain

– Not all countries allow HARINAMA to be performed in the streets. – The heart of the Srimad Bhagavatam is the five chapters that speak of the rasa dance: Tenth Canto 29–33. – The gopis and the five prominent vital airs: prana, apana, vyana, udana, samana-dharma. (Gopi Gita, page 22 – Sripad BV Vana Maharaja) – The heart of the Caitanya Caritamrta is Madhya-lila 8. – To know the meaning of the Srimad Bhagavatam it is necessary to read the Caitanya Caritamrta...