– Only in this human body can we do bhajana of God. – Sweet story of the Baya river bird’s nest. – The biggest fear in this world is death. – The meanings of the word dharma. – The stages to attain Prema. – Jivas cannot love each other in this world, it is only lust. – There is no comparison in the strength and opulence of the Lord and the jivas. – The difference between the nature of the soul and the body. – The moods of service in Vraja...
West Bengal 2023
2023, Discourses in Bengali 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023
19 Dec 2023 evening – Synopsis of following spiritual life (Bengali) – West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Only in this human body can we do bhajana of God. Sweet story of the Baya river bird’s nest. The biggest fear in this world is death. The meanings of the word dharma. The stages to attain Prema. Jivas cannot love each other in this world, it is only lust. There is no comparison in the strength and opulence of the Lord and the jivas. The difference between the nature of the soul and the body. The moods of service in Vraja. The wonders of the creations of God. Sweet pastimes of baby Krishna...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023, habits: bad habits
19 Dec 2023 midday – The benefits of following spiritual life (English translation) – West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The activities of pure devotees are not easy to understand. – The journey of the soul according to their punya and paap. – Harikatha of Krishna’s entreaty to Duryodhana. – We must remember jivera svarupa haya, our real identity. – Under Nityananda Prabhu’s guidance we should serve Krishna. – Maya devi bitterly beats us, yet our attraction remains. – The only solution to be free of maya is to take the shelter of Guru, Gurupadpadma and God. –...
2023, Discourses in Bengali 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023, habits: bad habits
19 Dec 2023 midday – The benefits of following spiritual life (Bengali) – West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The activities of pure devotees are not easy to understand. – The journey of the soul according to their punya and paap. – Harikatha of Krishna’s entreaty to Duryodhana. – We must remember jivera svarupa haya, our real identity. – Under Nityananda Prabhu’s guidance we should serve Krishna. – Maya devi bitterly beats us, yet our attraction remains. – The only solution to be free of maya is to take the shelter of Guru, Gurupadpadma and God. –...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Sonakhali 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023
18 Dec 2023 afternoon – The Glories of the Holy Names (English translation) – Sonakhali, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
History of Ratnakar and the glories of Bhagavan Rama’s name.
The chanting of the holy names is the only means of real purification in Kali-yuga.
The holy names do not appear in the mouths of those who eat meat, fish, chicken and eggs.
Follow the four principles of the Scriptures, pass tilaka, use tulasi-mala and chant the holy names.
2023, Discourses in Bengali 2023, Sonakhali 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023
18 Dec 2023 afternoon – The Glories of the Holy Names (Bengali) – Sonakhali, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
History of Ratnakar and the glories of Bhagavan Rama’s name.
The chanting of the holy names is the only means of real purification in Kali-yuga.
The holy names do not appear in the mouths of those who eat meat, fish, chicken and eggs.
Follow the four principles of the Scriptures, pass tilaka, use tulasi-mala and chant the holy names.
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023, renunciation (vairagya)
17 Dec 2023 evening – Sukrti and Bhajana (English translation) – West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
If the holy names are transcendental and our language is material, then how is it possible for us to touch the holy names? God, His form and His names, everything in Him is transcendental. By the desire to serve Sri Hari and through His mercy, all the material senses of the devotee become “as it were” transcendental. First control your mind and then you can control your senses. In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna asks Sri Krsna how to control his restless mind, and Sri Krsna responds:...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Mithlikhala 2023, West Bengal 2023, India 2023, Ke Jabi Ke Jabi Bhai, habits: bad habits, karma: previous life
16 Dec 2023 evening – How to Cross the Ocean of Material Existence (English translation) – Mithlikhala, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
About the installation of the Deities made at the site. The katha of Ajamila, where the glories of the holy names are described. This material world is called dunya (place of sadness) and everyone commits sins in some way, even if unconsciously. Song: Ke Jabi Ke Jabi Bhai Bhava Sindhu Para, by Locana Dasa Thakura. Krsna did not accept food from Duryodhana, as he was not His devotee, but He accepted banana peels from Vidurani (Description from Caitanya Bhagavata). A Vaisnava, be it Kanistha...