– The complete surrender of Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami at the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. – Raghunatha Dasa’s fellowship with Mahaprabhu in Jagannatha Puri. – The pranama recited by Srila Raghunatha, citing the pastime places of Radha and Krishna. – The night and day absorption in bhajana and sadhana, rest limited to four dandas (96 minutes), by the Gosvamis associated with Mahaprabhu. – The significance of resting under a different tree each...
Raghunatha dasa Gosvami
29 Mar 2026 morning – The Glories of Srimati Radhika (English translation) – Delhi, India
– There is only one meaning for all the Vedas: to develop prema-bhakti through Krishna. – Lila from when Srimati Radharani received the blessing of Durvasa Risi. – We need to reconcile tattva-siddhanta and rasa-siddhanta. – In tattva-siddhanta Krishna is Supreme, but in rasa-siddhanta is Srimati Radhika. – The source of all arts is Srimati Radhika. – Krishna eats rice with yogurt. – Regarding the 16 arts enumerated in the scriptures. – The Moon is...
20 Jun 2024 morning – Glorification of Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami received blessings from Nityananda Prabhu (akanda-guru-tattva). Raghunatha Dasa is Rati Manjari. Caitanya Mahaprabhu brought all His associates when He came to this world. Raghunatha Dasa was born into a very rich Vaisnava family, but they were Vaisnava-praiy (Vaisnava in appearance). Yadunandana Acarya gave diksa to Raghunatha Dasa. Haridasa Thakura influences Raghunatha Dasa to chant the Holy Names. Raghunatha Dasa ran away from his home to practice sadhana, but...
13 Feb 2024 evening – Glorification of Raghunatha Dasa Thakura (English) – Buenos Aires | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The exclusive seva of Vrinda Devi for Krishna on Vasanta-panchami. In Vraja, all offerings are yellow like the flowers there in the Spring season. rādhā-kunḍa-taṭa-kuñja-kuṭīr bhajana (Sri Gaudiya Giti-Guccha, page 218). When we associate with sadhu, jnana and vairagya manifest in our heart. Three types of jnana: tat parartha; tvam parartha and jiva-brahma aikya jnana. ete cāṁśa-kalāḥ puṁsaḥ kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam explanation (SB 1.3.28) Vishayi-praiya and Vaishnava-praiya explanation...
11 Sep 2023 evening – Life and Teachings of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami (English) – Oxford, United Kingdom | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sriman Mahaprabhu instructed His followers to travel and preach His holy names throughout the world. Srila Sanatana Gosvamipada manifested the Brhad Bhagavatamrta, which is a compilation of the madhurya-rasa-katha. Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami glorifies his guru in his grantha Mukta-Carita. Guru-nistha and guru-bhakti are the backbone of our sadhana and bhajana. He who has one-pointed faith in his Guru conquers the whole universe. Never criticise a guru! Life and bhajana of Srila Raguntha Dasa...
25 Jan 2023 morning -Sri Vasanta-panchami/Raghunatha dasa Gosvami (English) – Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
-If you serve the Vaishnavas and Krishna on Vasantha-panchami day, you will attain a benefit that I even cannot explain in my life-The demigods dream of serving the Vaishnavas, Radha, Krishna and Mahaprabhu on that day-Bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta sangena parijayate-The story of how, thanks to sukriti, a mouse became a princess, а devotee of the Lord in his next life-Prapya punya-krtam lokan sloka: If someone has not attained perfection in devotional service, Krishna will give him birth into a...
12 Jun 2022 morning – Glories of Srila Raghunatha dasа Gosvami (English) – USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
-Nityananda Prabhu’s punishment to Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami.-Without mercy of guru one cannot develop bhajana-sadhana & attain Lord.-About raghavera jhuli: Raghava Chaitanya & Damayanti seva for Mahaprabhu.-5 places where Mahaprabhu promised to stay.-Lila of Mahaprabhu descending upon the call of Advaita Acharya.-In Kali-yuga nama-sankirtana is dharma.-6 Gosvamis fulfilling Mahaprabhu’s desires & executing His 3 orders.-Hari-bhakti-vilasa manifestation by Srila...
05 Feb 2022 evening – Glories of Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami (English) – Mexico
Part 1 -Everybody should follow the life story of Vishnupriya-devi, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s consort-Vishnupriya-devi chanted holy names the whole day & the rice grains she took while chanting were used by her to cook & serve Thakuraji-The mind should always glorify the sweet pastimes of Gaura-If you completely surrender to Mahaprabhu, radha-prema will manifest in your heart-Gaura-nama, unlike krishna-nama, does not accept any offences-Mahaprabhu told, “If you love Me, please chant...