– The true birthplace of Lalita Devi is Karela. – Before Lalita appeared, her friends appeared as Citra Devi. – In that era, Srimati Radhika appeared in Raval. – According to Bhaktivinoda Thakura, wherever Lalita appears, Radha and Her sakhis also appear. – In each era, Radha appears from different places, such as fire, an egg, and sometimes a lotus in the Yamuna. – One of Radha’s names is Durga, which teaches us that we must perform severe austerities...
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2025, Discourses Translated into English 2025, Brisbane 2025, Australia 2025, Krishna Steals the Gopis’ Clothes, Vastra-harana Lila, Radha-tattva, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), ashta-sakhis: eight principal gopis (eight closest companions of Srimati Radharani), character quality: envy, guru: siksa-guru, mood: sudipta-mahabhava, Radha: meaning of name Radha, Radha: Radha-tattva, rasa dance: rasa-lila, sakhis: eight sakhis
29 Aug 2025 morning – Radha-Tatva (English translation) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– It all depends on the place, time, and circumstances.– As part of society, we must follow rules and regulations.– The Guru is the one who gives knowledge of your relationship with the Divine Couple.– You must honor the Vaisnavas, but be single-minded toward your spiritual master.– You cannot accept just anyone as your Siksa-guru; you must evaluate how much respect that person offers your Gurudeva.– Srila Narayana Gosvami had Swamiji Prabhupada as his...
2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Brisbane 2025, Australia 2025, Krishna Steals the Gopis’ Clothes, Vastra-harana Lila, Radha-tattva, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), ashta-sakhis: eight principal gopis (eight closest companions of Srimati Radharani), character quality: envy, guru: siksa-guru, mood: sudipta-mahabhava, Radha: meaning of name Radha, Radha: Radha-tattva, rasa dance: rasa-lila, sakhis: eight sakhis
29 Aug 2025 morning – Radha-Tatva (Hindi) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– It all depends on the place, time, and circumstances. – As part of society, we must follow rules and regulations. – The Guru is the one who gives knowledge of your relationship with the Divine Couple. – You must honor the Vaisnavas, but be single-minded toward your spiritual master. – You cannot accept just anyone as your Siksa-guru; you must evaluate how much respect that person offers your Gurudeva. – Srila Narayana Gosvami had Swamiji Prabhupada as his...
2025, Discourses in English 2025, Brisbane 2025, Australia 2025, Vraja-bhava
28 August 2025 evening – Mahaprabhu, Harikatha and Krsna (English) | Brisbane, Australia
– Srila Gurudeva BV Vana Gosvami Maharaja says he tries to preach throughout the world as Mahaprabhu desired and predicted: pṛthivīte āche yata nagarādi grāma… (Caitanya Bhagavata: Antya-khanda 4.126).– Srila Gurudeva BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja said, “I want to build a Temple in your hearts.” This happens by hearing Harikatha.– Listen to Harikatha from a vraja-rasika devotee.– Song: Anaradhya Radha Padambhoja.– Kings Sibi and Hariscandra made donations to...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Perth 2024, Australia 2024, Bhakti Pramoda Puri Maharaja, service: vani-seva, service: vapu-seva, spiritual paths: vidhi-marga
07 Oct 2024 evening – Divine and Transcendental Appearance of Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Gosvami (English) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Life story of Nitya Lila Pravista Om Visnupada Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Gosvami Maharaja. Mahaprabhu emphasised three practices: vigraha-seva (Deity worship), vaisnava-seva and nama-sankirtana. Verse: sādhu-saṅga nāma-kīrtana bhāgavata-śravaṇa… (CC Madhya-lila 22.128). Vaisnavas are higher than brahmanas. All Vaisnavas are brahmanas, but not every brahmana is a Vaisnava. Aikantiki Vaisnava is one-pointed towards Srimati Radhika. Vani-seva is higher than vapu-seva. The difference between...
2024, Discourses in Hindi 2024, Perth 2024, Australia 2024
07 Oct 2024 morning – How to Follow the Scriptures to Enter Bhajana (Hindi) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1
The importance of following the Scriptures and eating in a sattvic way from childhood.
Our behaviour should be pure and clean to be able to do bhajana.
Prahlada katha.
One should not exchange Harikatha for money.
How to follow Ekadasi properly.
Bhajana becomes more difficult to practise when initiated at an advanced age.
Story of Vidura.
PART 2