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14 Oct 2024 – Harikatha at the Parijat Tree Site (English translation) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Glorification of the sacred site of the Parijat tree. How rare it is to obtain this darsana. Mahaprabhu said that in this Kali-yuga He would give prema (divine love) to everyone. The Guru’s mercy is rare even for yogis. Meaning of Vaikuntha: that which is beyond this material world. There are several kathas about the Parijat tree. Emergence of the Parijat tree as one of the fourteen jewels that emerged after the churning of the ocean of milk. The pastime where Narada Rsi gives a flower...

14 Oct 2024 – Harikatha at the Parijat Tree Site (Hindi) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Glorification of the sacred site of the Parijat tree. How rare it is to obtain this darsana. Mahaprabhu said that in this Kali-yuga He would give prema (divine love) to everyone. The Guru’s mercy is rare even for yogis. Meaning of Vaikuntha: that which is beyond this material world. There are several kathas about the Parijat tree. Emergence of the Parijat tree as one of the fourteen jewels that emerged after the churning of the ocean of milk. The pastime where Narada Rsi gives a flower...

13 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 4: Nistha and Appearance and Birth of Sri Krsna (English translation) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Our real relationship is with atma and Paramatma, when we give up the body all material relationships end.– Attachment to the body and relationships in the material world.– Topics about the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami, who radiated Krsna-prema to all beings who had his darsana.– If, when chanting the mantra, prema does not manifest, it is because the heart is full of anarthas.– The power of sabda-brahma, the transcendental vibration.– The beauty of Sri Krsna’s form, Govinda darsana.–...

13 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 4: Nistha and Appearance and Birth of Sri Krsna (Hindi) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Our real relationship is with atma and Paramatma, when we give up the body all material relationships end.– Attachment to the body and relationships in the material world.– Topics about the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami, who radiated Krsna-prema to all beings who had his darsana.– If, when chanting the mantra, prema does not manifest, it is because the heart is full of anarthas.– The power of sabda-brahma, the transcendental vibration.– The beauty of Sri Krsna’s form, Govinda darsana.–...

13 Oct 2024 midday – The Glory of Vijaya-dashami (English translation) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

00:50 – Ramayana: the main reason why Lakshmana cut off Shurpanakha’s nose and ears; Rama-navami — the day when Ramachandra went into exile; the day He married Sita; the day Ramachandra appeared10:42 – The anger of a woman, the stubbornness of a child and of a king; the power and strength of a woman13:25 – Shurpanakha’s realization that Ramachandra was not ordinary, that he would help kill Ravana; her revenge for the killing of her husband; reasons why she deceitfully claimed her ears and nose...

13 Oct 2024 midday – The Glory of Vijaya-dashami (Hindi) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

00:50 – Ramayana: the main reason why Lakshmana cut off Shurpanakha’s nose and ears; Rama-navami — the day when Ramachandra went into exile; the day He married Sita; the day Ramachandra appeared10:42 – The anger of a woman, the stubbornness of a child and of a king; the power and strength of a woman13:25 – Shurpanakha’s realization that Ramachandra was not ordinary, that he would help kill Ravana; her revenge for the killing of her husband; reasons why she deceitfully claimed her ears and nose...

13 Oct 2024 morning – Do Not Be Slaves of Maya (English translation) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 00:12 – In life we should practice as it is taught in Jaiva-dharma; lust and anger control us10:57 – In Chaitanya-charitamrita (Madhya-lila, Chapter 16): when you yourself realize that this world is full of suffering, Maya gives you illusory happiness; a servant is higher than a slave; an example is given of when girls are kidnapped and forced into prostitution26:08 – Question: how to understand from which karma or which life these sufferings have come?26:33 – Krishna says:...

13 Oct 2024 morning – Do Not Be Slaves of Maya (Hindi) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 PART 2 00:12 – In life we should practice as it is taught in Jaiva-dharma; lust and anger control us10:57 – In Chaitanya-charitamrita (Madhya-lila, Chapter 16): when you yourself realize that this world is full of suffering, Maya gives you illusory happiness; a servant is higher than a slave; an example is given of when girls are kidnapped and forced into prostitution26:08 – Question: how to understand from which karma or which life these sufferings have come?26:33 – Krishna says: where...