Vrikasura (Bhasmasura) Wants to Kill Shiva

19 Mar 2026 evening – The Power of the Holy Names (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India

– Srimad Bhagavatam is immense, encompassing all themes of life. – When bhakti manifests in the devotee’s heart, he develops anuraga for Krishna. – The difference between the humility of Shivaji’s temples and the opulent blessings his devotees receive. – Lila of Shiva, the asura devotee who tried to kill Shiva with the blessing he received from him, and Lord Vishnu. – The difference between worship done with hypocrisy and worship done with sincerity...

19 Mar 2026 evening – The Power of the Holy Names (English translation) – Kashinagar, India

– Srimad Bhagavatam is immense, encompassing all themes of life. – When bhakti manifests in the devotee’s heart, he develops anuraga for Krishna. – The difference between the humility of Shivaji’s temples and the opulent blessings his devotees receive. – Lila of Shiva, the asura devotee who tried to kill Shiva with the blessing he received from him, and Lord Vishnu. – The difference between worship done with hypocrisy and worship done with sincerity...

14 Jan 2026 evening – Bhakti-yoga is the Highest Yoga (English) – Pipa, Brazil

– Kali-yuga is an era characterised by conflict.– Bhagavad-gita discusses 18 types of yoga, including hatha-yoga, raja-yoga, karma-yoga and jnana-yoga.– Bhakti-yoga is considered the highest form of yoga.– God is the embodiment of love. We must learn how to serve God.– The Lord is our maintainer and protector.– Story: Vrikasura (later known as Basmasura) planned to kill his protector, Shiva. However, Vishnu finally killed Vrikasura by tricking him.– The...