Maya follows the orders of the Supreme Lord. Lila of Parvati when she asks Siva, “Whom shall I worship?” Siva replies: ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.8.45). There are those who worship Siva, Ganesa, Sakti, or Visnu. Worship of Visnu is the highest worship, but worship of His devotees is even higher, because the Lord feels very happy. Radha is the supreme devotee. Ganga, Tulasi, and Govardana are very dear to Bhagavan. Song: Sad Gosvamiastakam...
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2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023, Sita Ram Kahiye, service: guru-seva, service: vani-seva, service: vapu-seva
28 Sep 2023 evening – The Pure Devotee is the Dearest of Bhagavan Sri Krsna (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Maya follows the orders of the Supreme Lord. Lila of Parvati when she asks Siva, “Whom shall I worship?” Siva replies: ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.8.45). There are those who worship Siva, Ganesa, Sakti, or Visnu. Worship of Visnu is the highest worship, but worship of His devotees is even higher, because the Lord feels very happy. Radha is the supreme devotee. Ganga, Tulasi, and Govardana are very dear to Bhagavan. Song: Sad Gosvamiastakam...
2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023
28 Sep 2023 morning – Radha and Krsna Are the Source of Everything (Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Receiving the Deities’ garland means that the Deities are very happy with you. All the names of the demigods are originally from Krishna, and the names of the demigoddesses are from Radha. The name Siva, which means pure and mangala (sacred), is one of the names of Krsna. The book Virudavali contains delightfully decorative and uplifting explanations of some of Krsna’s lilas. Brahma Samhita: “govindam ādi-puruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi”; Ganesa wakes up early in the morning...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023
28 Sep 2023 morning – Radha and Krsna Are the Source of Everything (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Receiving the Deities’ garland means that the Deities are very happy with you. All the names of the demigods are originally from Krishna, and the names of the demigoddesses are from Radha. The name Siva, which means pure and mangala (sacred), is one of the names of Krsna. The book Virudavali contains delightfully decorative and uplifting explanations of some of Krsna’s lilas. Brahma Samhita: “govindam ādi-puruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi”; Ganesa wakes up early in the...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023, Jiva Gosvami, character quality: criticism, Six Sandarbhas
27 Sep 2023 evening – Srila Jiva Gosvami Appearance (English+Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Explanation of kirtana and sankirtana. Today is Vamana-dvadashi. The beauty of Krishna. Only Krishna can tell Radha to put Her foot on His head. Life story of the three brothers, Rupa, Sanatana and Anupama, or Vallabha (father of Srila Jiva Gosvami). Lila of Vallabhacharya trying to edit the grantha of Rupa Gosvami. Srila Jiva Gosvami defending his guru, Srila Rupa Gosvami, against Vallabhacharya’s criticism. The Six Sandarbhas of Srila Jiva Gosvami. Srila Jiva Gosvami is our tattva...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023, Vamana-dvadashi 2023
27 Sep 2023 midday – Sri Vamana-dvadashi (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Lila of Lord Vishnu giving benediction to Prsni & Sutapa & coming as their son in 3 lives. The two natures of human beings: demons & devatas. Kashyapa Rishi’s 2 wives Diti & Aditi & their sons demons & devatas respectively. Lord Vamanadeva appearing in the arena of Bali Maharaja’s fire sacrifice. Rathnavali’s (Bali Maharaja’s daughter) wish to Lord Vamanadeva. Bali Maharaja asking Lord Vamanadeva for a donation. Shukracharya trying to stop...
2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023, Vamana-dvadashi 2023
27 Sep 2023 midday – Sri Vamana-dvadashi (Hindi) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Lila of Lord Vishnu giving benediction to Prsni & Sutapa & coming as their son in 3 lives. The two natures of human beings: demons & devatas. Kashyapa Rishi’s 2 wives Diti & Aditi & their sons demons & devatas respectively. Lord Vamanadeva appearing in the arena of Bali Maharaja’s fire sacrifice. Rathnavali’s (Bali Maharaja’s daughter) wish to Lord Vamanadeva. Bali Maharaja asking Lord Vamanadeva for a donation. Shukracharya trying to stop...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Perth 2023, Australia 2023, Krishna-tattva, consciousness: Krishna Consciousness, self-realisation
26 Sep 2023 evening – Krishna Is Eager to Speak to Us (English) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Yoga means to unite. To unite the jiva soul with Paramatma. Our spiritual science teaches us about atma and Supersoul. The body is a tree. There are two birds on the branches: one is the witness; Paramatma, and the other is the doer, the atma, soul. There is one black screen separating us from Paramatma. The black screen is maya. Although there are many names of God, the maha-mantra is the most powerful, especially in this Kali-yuga. If you chant this maha-mantra, all the unwanted things in...