Srimad-Bhagavatam is called the king of all scriptures, samraja. How did the topmost Purana Srimad Bhagavatam manifest? The auspicious effects of hearing the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam. The twelve Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam are the limbs and body of the Lord, His manifestation in Grantha form. The auspicious benefits of hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam. How to know when Prema manifests in our hearts. How God so kindly takes care of us. The teachings of Srimad Bhagavatam for the benefit of the...
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02 Apr 2024 midday – The Teaching of Having Faith in Thakurji (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Description of the classes of Brahmans, highest being the catur-vedhi-brahman. Katha of the two Brahmans, the older who offered kanya-dhana, the greatest charitable act of giving a daughter in marriage, to the younger. Harikatha of Rukmini sending a letter to Krishna. That women will have predominant views in Kali-yuga is written in shastra. Harikatha of Bhisma Pitamah taking Ambika, Amba and Ambalika. How pindadan was given to the forefathers in ancient times and the process that still occurs...
02 Apr 2024 midday – The Teaching of Having Faith in Thakurji (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Description of the classes of Brahmans, highest being the catur-vedhi-brahman. Katha of the two Brahmans, the older who offered kanya-dhana, the greatest charitable act of giving a daughter in marriage, to the younger. Harikatha of Rukmini sending a letter to Krishna. That women will have predominant views in Kali-yuga is written in shastra. Harikatha of Bhisma Pitamah taking Ambika, Amba and Ambalika. How pindadan was given to the forefathers in ancient times and the process that still occurs...
01 Apr 2024 evening – Bhagavata Katha (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srimad Bhagavatam is the essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanisads. Maya Devi’s three punishments: adhidaivika, adhibhautika and adhyatmika. The different manifestations of Krsna. Verse: tava kathāmṛtaṁ tapta-jīvanaṁ (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.31.9). When you reach the abode of the Lord, you never return to the material world. The different moods of worship (sakhya, dasya, vatsalya and madhurya) lead to different abodes. Lila by Nrsimhadeva Bhagavan. Subhal and Sridama’s friendly mood...
01 Apr 2024 evening – Bhagavata Katha (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srimad Bhagavatam is the essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanisads. Maya Devi’s three punishments: adhidaivika, adhibhautika and adhyatmika. The different manifestations of Krsna. Verse: tava kathāmṛtaṁ tapta-jīvanaṁ (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.31.9). When you reach the abode of the Lord, you never return to the material world. The different moods of worship (sakhya, dasya, vatsalya and madhurya) lead to different abodes. Lila by Nrsimhadeva Bhagavan. Subhal and Sridama’s friendly mood...
01 Apr 2024 midday – The Difference Between Seva and Aparadha (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sadhu-sanga happens when sukrti becomes mature and accumulated. Proper renunciation (yukta-vairagya) and false renunciation, like a monkey (markata-vairagya, renunciation without self-realisation). Renunciation only happens when the desire for sense gratification ends. It is a great offence (aparadha) to receive money in the name of Krsna, or the Temple, and use it to maintain the enjoyment of your family. There is a specific type of hell only for those who practise these activities. There is...
01 Apr 2024 midday – The Difference Between Seva and Aparadha (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sadhu-sanga happens when sukrti becomes mature and accumulated. Proper renunciation (yukta-vairagya) and false renunciation, like a monkey (markata-vairagya, renunciation without self-realisation). Renunciation only happens when the desire for sense gratification ends. It is a great offence (aparadha) to receive money in the name of Krsna, or the Temple, and use it to maintain the enjoyment of your family. There is a specific type of hell only for those who practise these activities. There is...