Ceremonies that grant samskaras (impressions). Without samskaras it is not possible to develop spiritual life. The Vedas say that every human being must perform the ceremonies that generate samskaras. There are twelve main ones. Story of Hiranyakasipu and the parrot that sang “om sri visnave namaha”. Impressions from the father and mother are transmitted to the children. Description of some ceremonies (samskaras): of the baby in the mother’s womb, of birth, of the umbilical cord, of the...
Matinhos 2024
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Matinhos 2024, Brazil 2024, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), character quality: duplicity, service: guru-seva
20 Jul 2024 morning – Surrender and Devotional Service (English) | Matinhos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Definition of karma and definition of seva. The meaning of atma-nivedana. Bhakti means that all our efforts should be for the pleasure of Krsna. Question about the difference between seva and karma. We should reject everything that is unfavorable for bhakti. Pastime about Govinda, the intimate servant of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. We can only understand Sri Guru’s desire when we receive his mercy and are surrendered. Srila Rupa Gosvamipada fulfilled all the desires of Mahaprabhu’s heart...
