Why we are encouraged to take shelter in Gaurasundara. Discussion about a plant that cleanses the body and makes it shine. The glories of the Prema-Samputa grantha. The speaker is happy if the listener studies. Discussion on Srimati Radhika’s tears. Tapta-kanchana-gaurangi katha. The difference between krsna-krpa-kataksa and radha-krpa-kataksa. Explanation of the difference between true yoga and material yoga. The two types of samadhi. Everything is difficult in Kali-yuga. Ajamila’s...
Vraja 2023
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25 Oct 2023 evening room – Different Forms of Devotion (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Whatever you do, offer it to God and then your karma will not be a cause of bondage. – First help yourself, then help others. To do that completely surrender to Bhagavan. – Original potency is Srimati Radhika. – Jiva-shakti, cit-shakti and maya-shakti. – The different avataras of Krishna. The manifestation of Mahaprabhu. – The problems of having a long beard. – Diksha is about getting transcendental knowledge. – Bhagavan takes His form as per...
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25 Oct 2023 evening – Ekadashi-tithi (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Different names of Ekadashi.
Following Ekadashi is obligatory.
Do not eat grains on the day of Ekadashi even after 12.00 pm.
The story about Srila Vaikanasa Maharaja and a brahmadaitya.
Lila of Shiva and Basmasura.
Story of Mura Daitya attacking Bhagavan and the appearance of Ekadashi-devi.
Do not misuse the concessions of Ekadashi.
When we listen to hari-katha or chant the Lord’s name we sit close to Him.
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25 Oct 2023 morning – Ekadasi Tithi (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Why we are encouraged to take shelter in Gaurasundara. Discussion about a plant that cleanses the body and makes it shine. The glories of the Prema-Samputa grantha. The speaker is happy if the listener studies. Discussion on Srimati Radhika’s tears. Tapta-kanchana-gaurangi katha. The difference between krsna-krpa-kataksa and radha-krpa-kataksa. Explanation of the difference between true yoga and material yoga. The two types of samadhi. Everything is difficult in Kali-yuga. Ajamila’s...
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25 Oct 2023 morning – Ekadasi Tithi (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Why we are encouraged to take shelter in Gaurasundara. Discussion about a plant that cleanses the body and makes it shine. The glories of the Prema-Samputa grantha. The speaker is happy if the listener studies. Discussion on Srimati Radhika’s tears. Tapta-kanchana-gaurangi katha. The difference between krsna-krpa-kataksa and radha-krpa-kataksa. Explanation of the difference between true yoga and material yoga. The two types of samadhi. Everything is difficult in Kali-yuga. Ajamila’s...
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31 Aug 2023 evening room katha – The Variety Existing in the Transcendental World and the Significance of the Guru’s Punishment (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
On the association of the guru/sadhu being compatible with the sadhaka/disciple’s Adorable Deity. There are four authorised sampradayas: Rudra, Sri, Sanaka and Brahma. The disciple should serve according to his mood/rasa. There are five types of sakhis: sakhi (friend); priya-sakhi (dear friend); paramaprestha-sakhi (dearest friend); prana-sakhi (life companion); nitya-sakhi (constant companion). The disciple must accept the guidance of a type of sakhi compatible with his mood, otherwise...
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31 Aug 2023 evening – The Swinging Festival and Baladeva Purnima (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
About the swinging festival. Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami says that all beings in Vrndavana are in favour of Radha meeting Krishna. No holy place gives so much bliss as Vrndavana. The heart that does not melt by hearing and chanting the names of the Lord is hard as lightning. We should punish our senses by repenting and praying for the mercy of the Lord so that we weep when we hear harikatha. About Rupa Gosvami’s speciality. The three main deities of the Gaudiya Vaisnavas. Bala means potency...
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31 Aug 2023 evening – The Swinging Festival and Baladeva Purnima (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 About the swinging festival. Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami says that all beings in Vrndavana are in favour of Radha meeting Krishna. No holy place gives so much bliss as Vrndavana. The heart that does not melt by hearing and chanting the names of the Lord is hard as lightning. We should punish our senses by repenting and praying for the mercy of the Lord so that we weep when we hear harikatha. About Rupa Gosvami’s speciality. The three main deities of the Gaudiya Vaisnavas. Bala...