Zoetermeer 2025

15 May 2025 evening – Sraddha and Nistha in Srila Gurudeva Are the Foundation of Spiritual Progress (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

It is written in the sastra that by only five days of sadhu-sanga and Harikatha life becomes successful, it is not enough to have a long life. ⁠Since time immemorial the jivas spend their lives repeating the same behavior. ⁠It is necessary to be in sadhu-sanga. ⁠Surrender to the Guru and Bhagavan, then your sadhana and memory will be fine. ⁠The conditioned soul, whether male or female, has purusa-abhimana, the conception of being the enjoyer. The Three Deities of Vrndavana and what They...

15 May 2025 evening – Sraddha and Nistha in Srila Gurudeva Are the Foundation of Spiritual Progress (Hindi) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

It is written in the sastra that by only five days of sadhu-sanga and Harikatha life becomes successful, it is not enough to have a long life. ⁠Since time immemorial the jivas spend their lives repeating the same behavior. ⁠It is necessary to be in sadhu-sanga. ⁠Surrender to the Guru and Bhagavan, then your sadhana and memory will be fine. ⁠The conditioned soul, whether male or female, has purusa-abhimana, the conception of being the enjoyer. The Three Deities of Vrndavana and what They...

14 May 2025 evening – Sanatana-dharma is Available Only to People (Hindi) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Sanatana-dharma is about making other people listen to hari-katha.

Animals and people have many things in common — both eat and take care of their offspring — but only human beings can live a spiritual life.

We are born empty-handed and die empty-handed.

The body works when the soul is inside it.

Karma-tattva: Why one person is very rich and the other poor.

14 May 2025 evening – Sanatana-dharma is Available Only to People (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Sanatana-dharma is about making other people listen to hari-katha.

Animals and people have many things in common — both eat and take care of their offspring — but only human beings can live a spiritual life.

We are born empty-handed and die empty-handed.

The body works when the soul is inside it.

Karma-tattva: Why one person is very rich and the other poor.

13 May 2025 evening – Glorification of Madhavendra Puripada (Hindi) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On the failure of practicing austerity and not chanting the Mahamantra. Quote from the story of Mrigari, the cruel hunter. The fruit of giving charity such as sheltering the saints, doing kirtana and visiting holy places. We should chant the Holy Names with firm faith. Explanation about the fruit of karma that does not bring happiness. Pastime of Gurudeva who granted the request to chant an entire japamala of the Holy Names. On the bliss of sitting alone and chanting the Holy Names. Explanation...

13 May 2025 evening – Glorification of Madhavendra Puripada (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On the failure of practicing austerity and not chanting the Mahamantra. Quote from the story of Mrigari, the cruel hunter. The fruit of giving charity such as sheltering the saints, doing kirtana and visiting holy places. We should chant the Holy Names with firm faith. Explanation about the fruit of karma that does not bring happiness. Pastime of Gurudeva who granted the request to chant an entire japamala of the Holy Names. On the bliss of sitting alone and chanting the Holy Names. Explanation...