Gour Govinda Svami

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, Gour Govinda Svami, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), bhava: gopi-bhava, guru: guru-nishtha

06 Feb 2026 evening – Appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada and Disappearance of Srila Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 6, 2026 6:00 PM

– We came to participate in the festival to hear about the contribution and life story of our Guru Varga, not to criticize any other Vaisnava. – Hearing how our Gurus cultivated guru-nistha brought much inspiration to our hearts. – We can study many scriptures, but if we don’t have guru-nistha, all our efforts are worthless. – Through the life stories of our Acaryas, we learn how to develop guru-nistha and follow Gurudeva’s instructions. –...

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06 Feb 2026 – Disappearance day of Srila Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja

February 6, 2026 12:00 PM

Today we remember the disappearance day of Srila Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja Ji, who left this world while immersed in Vraja lila katha. Srila Param Gurudeva Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Ji once told that their inner moods were almost the same. May Srila Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja Ji bless us and grant us shelter at his lotus feet. Nitya lila pravishta om vishnupada ashtottara shata Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Gour Govinda Gosvami Maharaja Ji ki jaya Nitya lila pravishta...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Manila 2025, Philippines 2025, Gour Govinda Svami, guru: guru-nishtha

24 Aug 2025 evening – Appearance Day of Srila Gour Govinda Maharaja (English) | Manilla, Philippines

August 24, 2025 6:00 PM

– Srila Gour Govinda Maharaja possessed guru-nistha and fulfilled all the wishes of his Guru Srila Svami Maharaja. – A Vaisnava has two types of activities: internal and external. – Externally, a pure devotee of the Lord (suddha-bhakta) has hard activities, but internally, his heart is soft like a flower petal. – Just as a mother scolds her child, the guru scolds/punishes his disciples, and this is called guru-krpa, the mercy of the guru. – Srila Gour Govinda...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Punta Arenas 2025, Chile 2025, Gour Govinda Svami

18 Feb 2025 morning – Glorification of Sri Srimad BV Goura Govinda Maharaja (English) | Punta Arenas, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 18, 2025 7:56 AM

Srila Goura Govinda Maharaja sleeps in the Temple of Durga Devi and in his dream she speaks directly to him. Gurudeva recites and speaks about the importance of the slokas that we all should know: daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī… (BG 7.14). Srila Goura Govinda has darsana, vision, of the beautiful Deity of Mahaprabhu in the Temple of Mathura. Srila Goura Govinda receives harinama and diksa from Srila BV Swami Maharaja. After two years, Srila Goura Govinda receives sannyasa. Senior devotees...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Chinese 2024, Hong Kong 2024, China 2024, Hong Kong 2024, Jaya and Vijaya, Gour Govinda Svami, service: vani-seva, service: vapu-seva

04 Sep 2024 evening – Gour Govinda Svami Maharaja’s Appearance Day (English) | Hong Kong | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 4, 2024 6:35 PM

Today is Gour Govinda Svami Maharaja’s Appearance Day. Guru and Vaishnavas come from Goloka Vrindavana and give us sat-sanga. They are the eternal associates of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. Only by their mercy can we get rid of material attachments. By the mercy of Srila Gour Govinda Svami we can get pure devotional service. Srila Gour Govinda Svami, ‘Do not disturb the mood of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu by putting the peacock feather on His head.’ Srila Gour Govinda Svami fulfilled all desires of...

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04 Sep 2024 morning – Gour Govinda Svami Maharaja’s Appearance Day (English) | Hong Kong | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 4, 2024 7:28 AM

Vishaya-Bhagavan and Ashraya-Bhagavan. Serve Srimati Radhika under the guidance of Her dearest sakhis. We must glorify Vaishnavas. Srila BV Narayana Gosvami and Srila Gour Govinda Svami once discussed hari-katha. You have to read the books of Srila Gour Govinda Svami. Then you will understand his mood and mine. Bhrama, pramada, vipralipsa, and karana-apatava. You cannot see Guru, Vaishnavas with your eyes because there will be material conception. If you want to know about Guru and Vaishnavas...

2023, Discourses in English 2023, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2023, Itajai 2023, Brazil 2023, Gour Govinda Svami, guru: guru-nishtha, jiva: jiva-tattva, vishvasa: faith (firm trust in Krishna; confidence in the process of bhakti)

10 Feb 2023 morning – Disappearance of Srila Gour Govinda Svami Maharaja (English) – Itajai, Brazil

February 10, 2023 11:27 AM

-Srila Gour Govinda Maharaja distributed books, Prasad, magazines himself alone.-Guru vakya-vishvasa – firm faith in Guru’s instructions-Previous Acaryas show preaching with hard austerities.-Srila Svami Maharaja told him Bhuvanesvara will be best temple in the world, and that he will come to it.-Gurudeva glorifies Brazilian devotees and tells Itajai will one day be a big temple and thousands will come.-If you have Guru-nistha, can conquer the world.-Gurudeva gives initiation to new...

2021, Discourses in English 2021, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2021, Undisclosed, Brazil 2021, Gour Govinda Svami, Mahabharata

08 Sep 2021 evening – Srila Gour Govinda Svami Appearance (English) – Brazil

September 8, 2021 6:57 PM

-Glorify suddha Vaishnava you will be protected by Maya.-Srila Goura Govinda Swami glorification as perfect disciple of Srila Swami Maharaj speaking perfect siddhanta.-Krishna , Ramachandra , Chaitanya Mahaprabhu taking diksha for teaching all.-Diksha , Siksha , Vishrambhena guru seva –> serve guru with intimacy.-Krishna says Srimati Radhika is His guru & makes Him dance.-Saranagati 6 limbs.-Krishna asking Yuddhisthira Maharaj to speak lie in Mahabharata.-Srimati Radhika’s...

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