The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. Nishanta-lila katha. Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. 10 nama-aparadhas. On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. What we should think while chanting harinama. The glories of peacock and female deer. Lila: When Krishna Offered Betel Nut, Radha...
aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti)
08 Apr 2026 evening – The Proper Mood of Chanting (English translation) – Delhi, India
– The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. – Nishanta-lila katha. – Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). – Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. – 10 types of nama-aparadhas. – On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. – What we should think while chanting harinama. – The glories of...
17 Mar 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 6 (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India
On the birth of Krishna as an ordinary child in Gokula, from the womb of Mother Yasoda. On the Vrajavasis not accepting that Krishna is God. Yogamaya’s arrangement for transcendental pastimes to occur simultaneously in Goloka Vrndavana and in this world. On Krishna’s highest pastime with the gopis, rasa-lila, which removes all lust from a qualified listener. Explanation about Krishna killing the demons and establishing religion (dharma), even though it was not His duty. Gurudeva...
17 Mar 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 6 (English translation) – Kashinagar, India
On the birth of Krishna as an ordinary child in Gokula, from the womb of Mother Yasoda. On the Vrajavasis not accepting that Krishna is God. Yogamaya’s arrangement for transcendental pastimes to occur simultaneously in Goloka Vrndavana and in this world. On Krishna’s highest pastime with the gopis, rasa-lila, which removes all lust from a qualified listener. Explanation about Krishna killing the demons and establishing religion (dharma), even though it was not His duty. Gurudeva...
26 Feb 2026 – Antardvipa — the very heart of Sri Navadvipa-dhama
We just crossed the Ganges… and entered Antardvipa — the very heart of Sri Navadvipa Dham. The boat moved gently across the waters, and Gurudev spoke about the glories of Mahaprabhu. Not just history. Not just geography. Living mercy. Antardvipa is the sacred birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The center of the nine islands. The heart of the lotus. It is said that Navadvipa Dham has the power to remove aparadhas and purify even the most fallen. And in the center of that mercy is Antardvipa...
25 Feb 2026 evening – Hari-katha (Hindi) – Navadvipa, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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...
25 Feb 2026 evening – Hari-katha (English translation) – Navadvipa, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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...
25 Feb 2026 evening room – The Glories of Navadvipa-dhama (English translation) – Navadvipa, India
Explanation of how to attain the darsana of Dhama through listening to Harikatha. Quote from Bhaktivinoda Thakura speaking of the mercy of Yogamaya. On the fruits of performing the Parikrama of Navadvipa Dhama. On Gaura-dhama which eliminates past aparadhas (offenses). Reasons to take refuge in Goura-dhama and surrender to Sacinandana Gourahari, destroy our offenses and easily attain the prema of the gopis. How it will be possible to understand the higher prema of Radharani. On understanding...