anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart)

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Navadvipa 2026, India 2026, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), demigods: Demigods want to get prema, Mahaprabhu: Gaurasundara being the svarupa of Radha and Krishna, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026

25 Feb 2026 evening – Hari-katha (English translation) – Navadvipa, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 25, 2026 7:00 PM

Srila Gurudeva explains how to obtain the darsana of the sacred dhama through the ears. Quote from Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura about the mercy granted by Yogamaya. Explanation regarding our offenses that are eliminated in Navadvipa by the mercy of Mahaprabhu. About Gaurasundara being the Svarupa of Radha and Krishna. About how to obtain the prema of the gopis by sheltering in Sacinandana Gaura Hari. About association with Vaisnavas rasikas. Example of bees and frogs by a lake, where only the...

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. –...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Rio de Janeiro 2026, Brazil 2026, Dekhite Dekhite, Eternal Position of the Soul, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), consciousness: five categories of consciousness, eternal nature of the soul: svarupa of the jiva (constitutional position; identity as an eternal servant of Krishna)

17 Jan 2026 morning – The Svarupa of the Jiva (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 17, 2026 7:00 AM

The Pandavas have love and affection for Krishna. The Pandavas tried to become gopis and performed severe austerities in the form of trees on the banks of Radha Kunda. The svarupa of the jiva does not change by association; it manifests according to the potency already existing in the soul. On the teachings of Jaiva Dharma. Mayavada philosophy. On the different divine potencies (saktis). The size and form of the soul present in the hearts of all living entities. There are unlimited jivas. Jivas...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Gaia Vrindavana 2026, Viamao 2026, Brazil 2026, Morning walks 2026, Identity of the Soul, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), consciousness: conscious being, maya: gunas, service: cooking, soul: conditioned soul

06 Jan 2026 morning walk – The Nature of the Soul (English) – Gaia Vrindavana, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 6, 2026 7:00 AM

On the process of Bhakti, which depends on bhajana and sadhana. Under the influence of Maya, souls are obscured, unaware of their own nature and identity. Analogy of the bhakti process with the cooking of rice. On the activities of the conditioned soul in the material world being opposed to bhakti. Explanation of the elimination of anarthas (impurities), which is necessary for the svarupa (original form) of the soul to be revealed. On listening with our material conception and under the...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Cuernavaca 2025, Mexico 2025, Christmas 2025, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), Jesus Christ, service: vaishnava-seva

25 Dec 2025 evening – Christmas (English) – Cuernavaca, Mexico | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 25, 2025 6:00 PM

– We are celebrating the appearance day of the Lord Jesus Christ. Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and Jesus Christ is His son. – The jiva will never be God; the duty of the jiva is to serve God. – Jesus Christ went to many sacred places in India, met many philosophers there, and then began his preaching. – Sraddha (faith): accept what is favorable to bhakti and reject what is unfavorable. – Nourish yourself with foods of the quality of goodness...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Mexico City 2025, Mexico 2025, Identity of the Soul, The Conditioned Soul, anarthas: four types, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), soul: conditioned soul

20 Dec 2025 morning – Material Body and Spiritual Soul (English) – Mexico City, Mexico | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 20, 2025 7:00 AM

+ morning bhajans – Difference between sadhana and bhajana. – The four types of anarthas present in the heart. – The six questions asked by Sanatana Gosvamipada to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. – The types of suffering that afflict conditioned souls. – The body only functions when the soul is present in it. – On panca-bhautika-sarira: the material body made of five elements. – On two important concepts of Maya: avarana-atmika-vrtti (covers the soul with the...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Santos 2025, Brazil 2025, Krishna-tattva, Surrender, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage)

07 Dec 2025 morning walk – Krishna’s Wish Is the Best Wish (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 7, 2025 6:07 AM

FULL VIDEO PART 1 PART 2 Everything depends on Krishna’s wish. When an exalted devotee of the Lord prays to Him, He will listen. Generally, devotees do not want to change Krishna’s wish, because Krishna’s wish is the best wish. When Srimati Radharani and Krishna swim in the Radha-kunda, and She lets Krishna win, this demonstrates that the pure devotee fulfills Krishna’s wish. Srimati Radhika knows Krishna’s heart and never opposes it. This is explained in the Prema...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Igualada 2025, Spain 2025, Eternal Position of the Soul, Identity of the Soul, Purpose of Human Life, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart)

03 Dec 2025 morning – Our Inherent Nature is to Serve Krishna (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 3, 2025 9:48 AM

– There is no need to keep pets or pigs. Otherwise, you will become attached to them, as Bharata Maharaja was to a deer. – Do not assume that Krishna sent you animals to take care of. Krishna does not send you animals; He wants you to perform bhajana and sadhana. – Pravritti-marga is about attachments, and nivritti-marga is about not being attached. – Shuddha-jivatma: your duty is to serve Krishna. – Story of Shivananda Sena and a dog. – The stages of...

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