– Invitation to the Ratha Yatra that will take place the following day on Paulista Avenue. – Sri Krishna is going from Dvaraka Puri to Vrndavana. – The gopis, especially Srimati Radhika, are bringing Sri Krishna to Vrndavana. – Distinction between Viyogini Radha and Samyogini Radha. – It is only possible to pull Lord Jagannatha’s chariot in the mood of gopi-bhava. – The scriptures explain that whoever sees Lord Jagannatha in the chariot and pays...
Sao Paulo 2026
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07 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Guru Nistha and Guru Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
SUMMARY On the stages of bhakti. The material body does not tolerate prema, it is something very rare. Practice bhajana and sadhana life after life. In the nistha and ruci stages, the sadhaka no longer falls, especially in the ruci stage. Step-by-step explanations are provided in the Madhurya Kadambini. On the boomerang and arrow disciples. The main point is guru-nistha and guru-bhakti, the backbone of sadhana and bhajana. An example of loyalty to the guru is the behavior of a dog towards its...
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07 Feb 2026 midday – Guru-Nistha & Guru-Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The conditioned soul does not want to hear Harikatha, but Guru and Vaishnavas give an injection of Harikatha, that is, they give strength like a doctor gives medicine. Bhakti means surrendering completely with love and affection to the Guru. We must be single-mindedly focused on Gurupada Padma. Story of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada and Vinoda Bihari Brahmacari who was going to meet his mother. The true meaning of guru-nistha. We must focus on which stage we are in and which asrama...
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07 Feb 2026 morning walk – Questions and Answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Radha doesn’t like the color black, but she does like dark blue. Wool should not be used in the altar puja because it sheds fibers and disturbs the Thakuraji. On the new moon, Radhaji uses the color dark blue, and on purnima She uses the color white. The Holy Names are very powerful; if you see someone using them, advise them to chant them, but no more than three times. The importance of accepting the vow of sannyasa. Crazy people can talk about anything. Purity in food is very important...
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06 Feb 2026 evening – Appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada and Disappearance of Srila Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– We came to participate in the festival to hear about the contribution and life story of our Guru Varga, not to criticize any other Vaisnava. – Hearing how our Gurus cultivated guru-nistha brought much inspiration to our hearts. – We can study many scriptures, but if we don’t have guru-nistha, all our efforts are worthless. – Through the life stories of our Acaryas, we learn how to develop guru-nistha and follow Gurudeva’s instructions. –...
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05 Feb 2026 evening – The Importance of Sadacara: Virtuous Behavior (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
– Mahaprasada of Krsna and mahamahaprasada of Krsna and His pure devotee. – What it’s like to become a Vaisnava: tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā… (CC Adi-lila 17.31). – The thirteen apasampradayas: aola, baola, karttabhaja, neda, darvesa, sai, sahajiya, sakhi-bheki, smarta, jati-gosai, atibadi, cudadhari and gauranga-nagari. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada did not accept apasampradayas because their followers do not practice the four...