Kaala Yoga Studio – The difference between knowledge and realization (jnana and vijnana) is that first we acquire knowledge and then, by the mercy of the Guru and Krishna, we receive the realization of that knowledge in our hearts. – The sastras describe five types of knowledge: pratyaksha (direct perception), but this way of acquiring knowledge involves some defects. – Any knowledge acquired only by ordinary human beings or through direct perception is imperfect. –...
aprakrita-jnana: transcendental knowledge (knowledge beyond material perception; spiritual understanding revealed by bhakti)
23 Sep 2025 morning – Knowledge and Renunciation (English) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Quote from the verse: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy… (Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu 1.1.11). – Rupa Gosvami Pada’s mood in composing the above verse. – Serving Krsna with body and words incessantly. – On the definition of bhakti given by previous Acaryas. – Quote from Bhaktivinoda Thakura about the prison of family life. – On the importance of sadhu-sanga and hearing Harikatha from the lotus mouth of a sadhu. – Explanation given by Sukadeva...
17 Apr 2025 morning – Different Types of Perception, Importance of Nistha and Transcendental Jealousy (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
In the Brahma Samhita Lord Brahma glorifies Vrndavana Dhama, whose opulence is covered by sweetness. Lord Brahma is in the mood of opulence and Srila Vrndavana Cakravarti Pada is in the mood of sweetness. Five types of knowledge: Pratyaksa-jnana – direct perception by the senses; Paroksa-jnana – indirect perception at the Svarga-loka level; Aparoksa-jnana – perception at the brahma-tattva/mukti level; Adoksaja-jnana – perception at the Narayana-tattva level; Aprakrta...