Krishna is the Supreme Lord It is only possible to realize the Lord by His mercy, when you surrender yourself to Him How to surrender to Bhagavan When sambandha-gyana (knowledge of one’s relationship with Guru and Krishna) manifests, you will never fall Guru-nishtha (firm faith in the Guru) and guru-bhakti (devotion to the Guru) are the backbone of spiritual life Without surrendering to Guru and Krishna, hearing hari-katha and chanting are not yet considered bhakti Krishna-bhakti and Krishna...
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2024, Discourses in English 2024, Kuala Lumpur 2024, Malaysia 2024, bhakti: kirtanakya-bhakti
29 Aug 2024 evening – The Glories of Bhagavad-gita (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Develop your bhajana-sadhana by hearing the harikatha. Kirtanakya-bhakti is very important. Sloka: vāco vegaṁ manasaḥ krodha-vegaṁjihvā-vegam… (Upadesamrta 1). Srutidhara, the person who hears once and never forgets, is very rare to find. Srila BV Vamana Gosvami Maharaja is like that. Take notes! Three rules: offer obeisances, ask pertinent questions, serve. In Srimad Bhagavatam, Saunaka Rsi and the other Rsis asked Suta Gosvami six questions. Auspicious invocation: vande guru-pada...
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29 Aug 2024 morning – Ekadasi Tithi (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Today is Ekadasi, the mother of devotion (bhakta-janani). If you observe Ekadasi Tithi, suddha-bhakti will manifest in your heart. About what not to eat on Caturmasya is described in Hari Bhakti Vilasa. One should perform Ekadasi from the age of 8 to 80. Story of King Rukmangada and the test of faith in Ekadasi that Maya Devi subjected him to. Some other names of Ekadasi. About the time to break the fast. Three types of stubbornness: of the child, of the woman and of the king. Song:...
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28 Aug 2024 evening – Krishna’s Parents (Devaki-Vasudeva and Nanda-Yashoda) (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Prishni and Sutapa’s desire and blessing from Lord Narayana (Lord Prishnigarbha, Lord Vamanadeva and Vasudeva Krishna). Drona and Dhara’s desire and blessing from Lord Brahma (Vrindavana Krishna). Devi Parvati asked Lord Shiva who is our worshipable deity. Every day worship Tulasi, otherwise Bhakti-devi will not manifest in your heart. The nearest and dearest associates of Krishna. Vishayi-Bhagavan (Krishna) and Ashrayi-Bhagavan (gurupada-padma). Vairaja Brahma and Hiranyagarbha Brahma. Lila:...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Kuala Lumpur 2024, Malaysia 2024, Krishna-tattva, institution: ISKCON, jiva: jiva-tattva, mantra: gopala-mantra, mantras: diksha-mantras, rasa dance: rasa-lila, vishvasa: faith (firm trust in Krishna; confidence in the process of bhakti)
28 Aug 2024 midday – Krishna’s Descent and Mercy (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srila BV Svami Maharaja was asked why he called his society a name ISKCON. Shloka: jīvera ‘svarūpa’ haya (CC Madhya 20.108). Krishna is very happy when you celebrate His birthday and He is ready to fulfil all your wishes. Shloka: prema-rasa-niryāsa karite āsvādana (CC Ādi 4.15). – Krishna wants to relish the essence of prema from the hearts of the vraja-gopis and He wants to preach raga-marga bhakti. Ragatmika-janas (parikara-tattva) and raganuga-janas (jiva-tattva). Shloka: anugrahāya...