West Bengal 2021

08 Dec 2021 evening – Definition of sadhu and asadhu (English translation) – Bengal, India

Part 1 Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvatipada says ‘Whoever listens to my hari-katha is my friend and protects me’.The time that you listen to hari-katha is never destroyed.Lila of Markandeya Rishi.Characteristics of a sadhu and asadhu.Story of the false sadhu.Giving and receiving (dadati pratignati) and sadhu-sanga.6 questions on Srimad Bhagavatam by Saunakadi Rishi.Parikshit Maharaja asks questions about rasa-lila to Sukadeva Gosvami.The reason for the Lord to appear in this world...

08 Dec 2021 evening – Definition of sadhu and asadhu (Hindi) – Bengal, India

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvatipada says ‘Whoever listens to my hari-katha is my friend and protects me’.The time that you listen to hari-katha is never destroyed.Lila of Markandeya Rishi.Characteristics of a sadhu and asadhu.Story of the false sadhu.Giving and receiving (dadati pratignati) and sadhu-sanga.6 questions on Srimad Bhagavatam by Saunakadi Rishi.Parikshit Maharaja asks questions about rasa-lila to Sukadeva Gosvami.The reason for the Lord to appear in this world.Lila of...

08 Dec 2021 morning – Essential things for Spiritual Life (English translation) – Bengal, India

-3 main things needed for spiritual life.1.Sad Guru 2.Math 3.Sastras.-A sad guru is needed to enter into bhakti rajya & realise parabrahman.-One should surrender at sad guru’s lotus feet & inquire about soul.-Qualities of a Sad Guru.-Why do we need a Math.-One should read sastras which are like law books.-Definition of Amnaya Vani.-trinad api sunicena sloka explanation.-One shouldn’t take material pratishta but has to take whatever Vaishnava gives.

08 Dec 2021 morning – Essential things for Spiritual Life (Bengali) – Bengal, India

-3 main things needed for spiritual life.1.Sad Guru 2.Math 3.Sastras.-A sad guru is needed to enter into bhakti rajya & realise parabrahman.-One should surrender at sad guru’s lotus feet & inquire about soul.-Qualities of a Sad Guru.-Why do we need a Math.-One should read sastras which are like law books.-Definition of Amnaya Vani.-trinadapi sunicena sloka explanation.-One shouldn’t take material pratishta but has to take whatever Vaishnava gives.

06 Dec 2021 evening – The promise to the Lord (English translation) – Bengal, India

Kapiladeva gives instructions to His mother Devahuti.Description of how the baby sees the Lord in the womb and promises Him to do bhajana.Different feelings that the baby feels in the womb.Life after birth.Katha of Tridandi Maharaja about the sadhu who was not humble.Whoever does sadhana for the Lord is happy in this world.Adhibhautika, adhidaivika and adhyatmika