Dialogue between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Raya Ramananda on the pastimes of Krishna. Without varnasrama-dharma it is not possible to attain Krsna consciousness. Krsna manifested four varnas and four ashrams. The six qualities/activities of a brahmana. Those who think they possess things are sudras. One who receives the diksha-mantras of the guru gets a second birth. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu gave the title of brahmana Haridasa to Haridasa Thakura, who came from a Muslim family. The benefits of...
Manila 2023
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, Purushottama-vrata 2023, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), character quality: envy
16 Jul 2023 evening – Purusottama-masa and the Glories of Sadhu-sanga (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
We serve Maya Devi, but she is not satisfied with us and beats us severely. We are slaves of lust, anger and envy. Following the sadhu’s instructions, Maya Devi will leave us. Verse: ‘sādhu-saṅga’ ‘sādhu-saṅga’ sarva-śāstre kaya (CC Madhya 22.54). Always listen to harikatha, for Hari enters through the ears and goes to the heart, purifying all that is unnecessary. Serve grantha-bhagavata and bhakta-bhagavata every day. It is not possible to know what is good or bad...