– 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...
anuraga: deep attachment (stage of prema; intense love and constant attraction toward Krishna)
29 Mar 2026 morning – The Glories of Srimati Radhika (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– 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...
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...
15 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala Gita and Ashtavakra Rsi (Hindi) – Bhuj, Gujarat | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 This Harikatha refers to Chapter 35 of the Srimad Bhagavatam, which speaks about the Yugala Gita, and every two verses reveal a specific bhava. The gopis in this Yugala Gita are in their homes. Even while at home, they are conversing with their friends and discussing the beauty and qualities of Krsna. Krsna plays His flute with His friends and herds the cows. The moment He enters Vrndavana, all the trees and vines of Vrndavana welcome Him, offering their softest petals, making a...
15 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala Gita and Ashtavakra Rsi (English translation) – Bhuj, Gujarat | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– This Harikatha refers to Chapter 35 of the Srimad Bhagavatam, which speaks about the Yugala Gita, and every two verses reveal a specific bhava. – The gopis in this Yugala Gita are in their homes. Even while at home, they are conversing with their friends and discussing the beauty and qualities of Krsna. – Krsna plays His flute with His friends and herds the cows. The moment He enters Vrndavana, all the trees and vines of Vrndavana welcome Him, offering their softest...
11 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala-gita (Hindi) – Dvaraka, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– On the Srimad Bhagavatam: Tenth Canto/Chapter 35. – On the Yugala Gita spoken by Sukadeva Gosvami Pada to Parikisit Maharaja. – The five songs of the Srimad Bhagavatam: Venu-gita, Pranaya-gita, Gopi-gita, Yugala-gita, and Bhramara-gita. – On the purva-raga of the gopis, the mood that expresses the longing for the encounter between the hero and the heroine. – Beautiful description by Srimati Radhika in response to Lalita about Krsna. – On the beauty of...
11 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala-gita (English translation) – Dvaraka, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 On the Srimad Bhagavatam: Tenth Canto/Chapter 35. On the Yugala Gita spoken by Sukadeva Gosvami Pada to Parikisit Maharaja. The five songs of the Srimad Bhagavatam: Venu-gita, Pranaya-gita, Gopi-gita, Yugala-gita, and Bhramara-gita. On the purva-raga of the gopis, the mood that expresses the longing for the encounter between the hero and the heroine. Beautiful description by Srimati Radhika in response to Lalita about Krsna. On the beauty of Krsna’s name. Krsna manifests...