* Aisvarya mood discussed – sattam param dimahi. * 3 types of samadhi: sarvikal, nirvikulpa, sahajya (mood of the gopis). * Krishna manifests 3 things by His potency: jiva-jagat, cit-jagat & maya-jagat. * Who really accepts japa mala. * Discussion of the prison house of Maya. * Only when realisation comes does sadhana & bhajan begin. * The outcome of following Vaidhi-marga. * The differing moods of Vaikuntha and Goloka Vrindavana. * The abhiman of Krishna and His avataras. *...
Morning walks 2026
23 Jul 2026 morning walk – The Intention Behind Service Brings the Result (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Lila from when Devananda Pandita served Vakresvara Pandita and his offenses were removed. – If you serve the Vaishnavas, all your offenses will be removed from your heart. – Mahaprabhu said: “Follow two principles in your life, Vaishnava-seva and namasankirtana.” – If you commit offenses knowingly, consciously, those offenses will not go away. – How to remove a conscious offense? You will have to suffer! Capala Gopala is an example. – By chanting the Holy...
19 Jul 2026 morning walk – Questions and answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
– The realization of all people is not the same. – There are different types of pastimes, kalpas, and brahmandas, and according to the darshana and realization of the devotee, it will explain. – What is Krishna’s mercy? – The katha of the horse in the lake to explain that mercy can lead us to the path of bhakti, but we have independence and can choose not to practice bhajana and sadhana. – Human being means one who has the power to discriminate. –...
07 Feb 2026 morning walk – Questions and Answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Radha doesn’t like the color black, but she does like dark blue. Wool should not be used in the altar puja because it sheds fibers and disturbs the Thakuraji. On the new moon, Radhaji uses the color dark blue, and on purnima She uses the color white. The Holy Names are very powerful; if you see someone using them, advise them to chant them, but no more than three times. The importance of accepting the vow of sannyasa. Crazy people can talk about anything. Purity in food is very important...
21 Jan 2026 morning walk – The Danger of Ahangraha-upasana (English) – Alto Paraiso de Goias, Brazil
– Lila: Radha and Krishna meet in Radha’s room in Yavata. Krishna disguises Himself as Devi Kali in order to persuade Jatila and Kutila of Radha’s chastity. – Lila: Shiva cursed his consort Parvati after she disguised herself as his ishtadevi Sita Devi and lied to him. – Ahangra-upasana, or identifying yourself with Radha, Krishna, Mother Yashoda, and so on, is an offence. – Devi Kali manifests her ugra-murti and kills all the demons after one of them chants...