Nityananda Prabhu is akhanda-guru-tattva, bhagavat-tattva. The classmate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu criticised Nityananda Prabhu and had no faith in Him. Nityananda Prabhu is avadhuta. Malini-devi nourished Nityananda. Alokika-lilas (supernatural pastimes) of Nityananda. Krishna is Svayam Bhagavan and the Supreme Enjoyer. Only He performs rasa-lila. Difference between love and lust. Lila of Nityananda Prabhu creating Karadaha (island from straw) in the Ganges. Nityananda Prabhu married two sisters...
guru-tattva: akhanda-guru-tattva (the principle of the undivided guru; unity of guru-tattva)
24 Feb 2024 morning – Sing Nitai Nitai Nitai! (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Nityananda Prabhu goes from house to house dancing vehemently and performs Harinama Sankirtana. – The place where there is no Vaikuntha katha is like a snake’s hole, maya-karagar (Maya’s prison). – The place that receives the sadhu becomes Goloka Vrndavana. – Sloka: nāhaṁ tiṣṭhāmi vaikuṇṭhe yogināṁ hṛdayeṣu vā (Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.35). – “Where My devotee is glorifying My pastimes, I am there personally”, thus said Krsna. – Harikatha means:...
22 Feb 2024 evening – Glorification of Nityananda Prabhu: Akanda-Guru-Tattva (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The heart is purified when we hear Nityananda katha, we should glorify Him every day. – Nitya means eternal, and ananda means bliss. – Nityananda Nistha Song: nitaiyera karuna habe braje radha-krsna pa’be dhara nitai-carana du’ khani (Verse 3). – When Krsna comes to the material world, He brings all His parikaras, including His Dhama. – In Goura-lila, Krsna comes as Mahaprabhu, Radha as Gadadhara, Balarama as Nityananda, Vrndavana as Svetadvipa. – Lila...
21 Feb 2024 evening – Nityananda Trayodashi (English) – Santiago, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
In his childhood, Nityananda Prabhu always took the roles of Lakshmana in rama-lila and Baladeva Prabhu in krishna-lila. Lila of how Nityananda Prabhu fainted while playing a role in a drama. Rules of etiquette: how to greet and receive sadhus. Harai Pandita gives His son Nitai to follow sadhu (probably Madhavendra Puri or Lakshmipati Tirtha). Without the mercy of Baladeva Prabhu, Bhakti-devi will not manifest in our heart. Nityananda’s search for Krishna. Nityananda Prabhu has a dream...
18 Sep 2023 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Through His Yogamaya potency, The Lord carries out various activities. The pastimes between Srimati Radhika and Her parrot Suka. Verse: tava katamrtam tapta jivanam (Gopi Gita). History of the narration of Srimad Bhagavatam by Sukadeva Gosvami to Suta Gosvami, and from Suta Gosvami to Saunaka Rsi. The three types of speakers. The right time to practice bhajana is now. Bhakti with cause and without cause. History of Pariksit Maharaja’s name and his ancestry (Arjuna). Story of the end of...
18 Sep 2023 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 Through His Yogamaya potency, The Lord carries out various activities. The pastimes between Srimati Radhika and Her parrot Suka. Verse: tava katamrtam tapta jivanam (Gopi Gita). History of the narration of Srimad Bhagavatam by Sukadeva Gosvami to Suta Gosvami, and from Suta Gosvami to Saunaka Rsi. The three types of speakers. The right time to practice bhajana is now. Bhakti with cause and without cause. History of Pariksit Maharaja’s name and his ancestry (Arjuna). Story of...
15 Sep 2023 evening – The Glories of Baladeva Prabhu’s Service (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Baladeva Prabhu is the object of divine love.
Baladeva Prabhu teaches us how to serve Krsna.
One must understand krsna-tattva.
Vaibhava-prakasa and prabhava-prakasa.
Baladeva Prabhu serves Srimati Radhika in the form of Ananga Manjari.
Baladeva Prabhu serves Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the form of Nityananda Prabhu.
Baladeva Prabhu is akhanda-guru-tattva.
God is the one who knows past, present and future.
We must water the roots of the tree so that the flowers and fruits grow healthy.
15 Sep 2023 evening – The Glories of Baladeva Prabhu’s Service (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Baladeva Prabhu is the object of divine love.
Baladeva Prabhu teaches us how to serve Krsna.
One must understand krsna-tattva.
Vaibhava-prakasa and prabhava-prakasa.
Baladeva Prabhu serves Srimati Radhika in the form of Ananga Manjari.
Baladeva Prabhu serves Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the form of Nityananda Prabhu.
Baladeva Prabhu is akhanda-guru-tattva.
God is the one who knows past, present and future.
We must water the roots of the tree so that the flowers and fruits grow healthy.