Rio de Janeiro
17 Jan 2026 evening – Adhivasa Vasa (Day Before Vyasapuja) and Mauni Amavasya (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Eve of the Vyasapuja of Srila Gurudeva Sri Srimad BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, adhivasa-vasa. Adhivasa-tithi and its two meanings: making arrangements for the celebration of the following day and also performing various pujas (ceremonies) causing all bad omens to go away. Mauni-amavasya (new moon of silence) and transcendental appearance of Srila Gurudeva Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. We should ask: Who remained silent and why did they remain silent on Mauni Amavasya? Devadi Deva Mahadeva Sivaji...
17 Jan 2026 midday – Philosophical Conceptions: Tattva-Siddhanta (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
On Vyasapuja and the process for realizing it. Kanistha and madhyama can serve with body and words, and uttama serves with the mind as well, asta-kaliya-seva. On manasik-seva, remembering the transcendental pastimes. The four disciples of Vyasadeva, the mantras, and the four Vedas. On Guru Parampara and the four Sampradayas. Sukadeva Gosvamipada was Srimati Radhika’s parrot in her previous life. Dasya-bhava of Ayodhya and Vrndavana are different. The different philosophical conceptions...
17 Jan 2026 morning – The Svarupa of the Jiva (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The Pandavas have love and affection for Krishna. The Pandavas tried to become gopis and performed severe austerities in the form of trees on the banks of Radha Kunda. The svarupa of the jiva does not change by association; it manifests according to the potency already existing in the soul. On the teachings of Jaiva Dharma. Mayavada philosophy. On the different divine potencies (saktis). The size and form of the soul present in the hearts of all living entities. There are unlimited jivas. Jivas...
16 Jan 2026 midday – Vyasa Puja (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja-
We should worship the lotus feet of Sri Guru every day. According to Gurudeva, the only day we don’t worship the Guru is the day we stop breathing. By associating with sadhus (saints) we attain the highest perfection, which consists of self-realizing our transcendental form and establishing a loving relationship with Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Radha Krishna. Practicing sadhana and bhajana is more important than acquiring knowledge. The stage of anartha-nivrtti is only achieved through guru...
