– The dynasty of Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa: Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa (son), Parashara Rishi (father), Shakti Muni (grandfather). – Shakti Muni curses King Kalmashapada, who later becomes possessed by a raksasa and kills Shakti Muni. – Parashara meets Satyavati (Matsyagandha), blesses her with his glance, and her son, Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa, is born. – King Shantanu marries Ganga-devi; their eighth son, Bhishma, is born after the deliverance of the seven...
Sao Paulo 2026
29 Jul 2026 morning walk – Instructions on Chaturmasya and Counting Japa Rounds (English) – Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo, Brazil
– Chaturmasya fasting rules for the four months. – Tomatoes are not forbidden in Hari-bhakti-vilasa, so you can decide for yourself whether to eat them during Chaturmasya. – During the first month of Chaturmasya, you may eat broccoli florets, but not broccoli leaves. Also, do not eat cabbage. – The difference between Gaudiya Vaishnavas and ISKCON devotees in observing Chaturmasya. – Eka-bija falahara: Hari-bhakti-vilasa states that on Ekadashi we may eat only one...
28 Jul 2026 evening – Vyasa-puja (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha, Sao Paulo, Brazil
– On puja performed to Gurudeva, Vyasa-puja which are eternal and transcendental. – The duty to worship the lotus feet of the Guru every day, as prescribed by the Sastras (Sacred Scriptures). – Quotation from the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, where Krishna declares that no fruit will be obtained without performing Guru-puja. – On the Sri Gurvastakam of Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura. – Gurudeva explains that Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu himself manifested...
28 Jul 2026 midday – Adhivasa Tithi (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha, Sao Paulo, Brazil
– On the activities performed in adhivasa tithi to attract auspiciousness and remove obstacles. – Glorification of Santana Gosvami Pada, one of the Six Gosvamis of Vrndavana. – On the puspanjali offered by Srila Raghunatha Gosvami at Vilapa Kusumanjali to Santana Gosvami Pada. – Gurudeva declares that everyone should follow the rules and practice devotional service to the Lord. – On Srila Rupa Gosvami Pada’s explanation regarding the 64 limbs of bhakti...
19 Jul 2026 morning walk – Questions and answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
– The realization of all people is not the same. – There are different types of pastimes, kalpas, and brahmandas, and according to the darshana and realization of the devotee, it will explain. – What is Krishna’s mercy? – The katha of the horse in the lake to explain that mercy can lead us to the path of bhakti, but we have independence and can choose not to practice bhajana and sadhana. – Human being means one who has the power to discriminate. –...