apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti)

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Gauranga, Nityananda, and the Sadhu Who Called Alcohol Ananda, Morning walks 2026, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), habits: bad habits

07 Feb 2026 morning walk – Questions and Answers (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 7, 2026 7:00 AM

Radha doesn’t like the color black, but she does like dark blue. Wool should not be used in the altar puja because it sheds fibers and disturbs the Thakuraji. On the new moon, Radhaji uses the color dark blue, and on purnima She uses the color white. The Holy Names are very powerful; if you see someone using them, advise them to chant them, but no more than three times. The importance of accepting the vow of sannyasa. Crazy people can talk about anything. Purity in food is very important...

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, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Hari-bhakti-vilasa 2026, Gopinatha Mama Nivedana Shuno, Vaishnava Conduct, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), behavior: shuddha-sadachara, behavior: Vaishnava sadachar

05 Feb 2026 evening – The Importance of Sadacara: Virtuous Behavior (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil

February 5, 2026 6:00 PM

– Mahaprasada of Krsna and mahamahaprasada of Krsna and His pure devotee. – ⁠What it’s like to become a Vaisnava: tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā… (CC Adi-lila 17.31). – ⁠The thirteen apasampradayas: aola, baola, karttabhaja, neda, darvesa, sai, sahajiya, sakhi-bheki, smarta, jati-gosai, atibadi, cudadhari and gauranga-nagari. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada did not accept apasampradayas because their followers do not practice the four...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2026, Cochabamba 2026, Bolivia 2026, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 20.108, Guru-parampara, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), guru: guru-tattva, lineage: disciplic succession, lineage: guru-parampara, Vedavyasa, Vyasadeva

03 Feb 2026 midday – Sampradaya (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 3, 2026 12:00 PM

About the Sri Brahma Madhava Gaudiya Sampradaya established by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s contribution to suddha-bhakti (pure devotion to God). Glorification of Guru Parampara of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, His Acaryas, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Santana Gosvami, Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami, Srivasa, Narottama, Srivasa and etc. About the three apa-sampradayas that are not recommended because they do not have reliable gurus, such as sakhi-bhekis and sahajiyas. Glorification of...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Cavalcante 2025, Brazil 2025, Gundicha-marjana 2025, Gundicha-marjana Lila, Bhaktivinoda Thakura, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), character quality: envy, liberation (mukti): types, liberation: brahma-sayujya

25 Jun 2025 midday – Gundicha-marjana, Bhaktivinoda Thakura Glories (English) | Cavalcante, Brazil

June 25, 2025 12:00 PM

– Mahaprabhu cried while cleaning the Gundicha Marjana Temple because He was absorbed in Srimati Radhika’s mood. – Purva-raga, mana, pravasa and prema-vaichittya. – In viraha-dasha, there is no ‘servitor’ mood because a devotee is always crying. – Love does not display unhappiness to others. – Sri Radha calls Her sakhis to decorate the kunja for Krishna. – Only Svarupa Damodara understood the heart of Sriman Mahaprabhu. – Ishvara...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Santos 2024, Brazil 2024, Bhaktivinoda Thakura, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), service: guru-seva

05 Jul 2024 evening – Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Disappearance (English) | Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 5, 2024 6:42 PM

Today is Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura tirobhava-tithi and Gadadhara Pandita tirobhava-tithi. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura is called 7th Gosvami. Shloka: śrī-rūpa, sanātana bhaṭṭa-raghunātha… (CC Antya 1.3-4). Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura manifested the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura manifested Nayana Mani Manjari, i.e. Srila BS Sarasvati Prabhupada. Life history of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura arrested one yogi Bishkishan who claimed to...

2022, Discourses in English 2022, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2022, Undisclosed, Brazil 2022, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), mantra: kurma-mantra

21 Feb 2022 evening – Glories of Srila BS Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada (English) – Brazil

February 21, 2022 6:22 PM

-Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvatipada is the origin founder & acharya of our Gaudiya mission.-Today is disappearance of Srila Gour Govinda Svami Maharaja, prominent disciple of Srila BV Svami Maharaja.-Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura is Kamala Manjari.-Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvatipada is Nayana-mani Manjari.-Srimati Radhika orders to Kamala Manjari who in turn asks for Nayana-mani Manjari to assist in preaching in the material world.-By the causeless mercy of Vimala-devi Srila Bhaktivinoda...

2021, Discourses Translated into English 2021, West Bengal 2021, India 2021, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), lineage: guru-parampara

19 Dec 2021 midday – Take initiation from Sad Guru in Guru Parampara (English translation) – Bengal, India

December 19, 2021 12:48 PM

-Sadhu says harsh words like don’t eat non-veg etc.-Story of a person with his 4 daughters & son-in-laws.-Human body is meant to do hari-bhajana.-Take the mantra from guru who has mantra-siddhi.-Acarya , achara & prachara (follow & preach)-Temple purpose is for shastra discussion.-Importance of taking initiation from guru-parampara.-Unlimited spiritual world vs limited material world.-From whom initiation should be taken.-You should not eat meat.-About British rules in India...

apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti)

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