atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti)

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Surrender, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 May 2026 evening – Atma-nivedanam (English translation) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 1, 2026 6:00 PM

Regarding Sri Guru’s request to offer what is least valuable when receiving diksha initiation, our body. First surrender, and then bhakti will spring forth in your heart. As long as we do not completely surrender at Sri Guru’s lotus feet, Bhagavan will not accept us. Nothing remains with you after death, only the Holy Names you chanted during life. In this life I must dedicate myself to bhagavad-bhajana and nothing else. Mahaprabhu said that we will cleanse the mirror of our hearts...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Surrender, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 May 2026 evening – Atma-nivedanam (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 1, 2026 6:00 PM

Regarding Sri Guru’s request to offer what is least valuable when receiving diksha initiation, our body. First surrender, and then bhakti will spring forth in your heart. As long as we do not completely surrender at Sri Guru’s lotus feet, Bhagavan will not accept us. Nothing remains with you after death, only the Holy Names you chanted during life. In this life I must dedicate myself to bhagavad-bhajana and nothing else. Mahaprabhu said that we will cleanse the mirror of our hearts...

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06 Jan 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 3 (English) – Gaia Vrindavana, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 6, 2026 6:35 PM

PART 1 PART 2 On the beautiful form of Krishna who savors all rasas. A pastime where Krishna sees an elephant drowning in a lake. How the yamadutas punish those who commit sinful activities. On Srimati Radhika, the personification of compassion. Explanation about Visnurath, the other name of Pariksit Maharaja. If we listen to this katha, bhakti will manifest in our hearts. Explanation of the creation of the material world by Krishna. On our impressions from past lives that govern our current...

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02 Jul 2025 evening – A Mood of Lamentation (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 2, 2025 6:00 PM

– Where there is a Vaishnava, there is Vrindavana. – We need to cleanse our hearts. – Tilaka and kanthimala alone are not enough. We need to follow four principles. – Every day, you must attend mangala-arati. – The heart is cleansed by chanting the holy names. – Verse: ‘Ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanam bhāva-mahā-dāvāgni-nirvāpanam…’ (Sri Shikshashstaka 1). – Seva without listening to hari-katha is dangerous, as those who perform seva but do not...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Matinhos 2024, Brazil 2024, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), character quality: duplicity, service: guru-seva

20 Jul 2024 morning – Surrender and Devotional Service (English) | Matinhos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 20, 2024 9:58 AM

Definition of karma and definition of seva. The meaning of atma-nivedana. Bhakti means that all our efforts should be for the pleasure of Krsna. Question about the difference between seva and karma. We should reject everything that is unfavorable for bhakti. Pastime about Govinda, the intimate servant of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. We can only understand Sri Guru’s desire when we receive his mercy and are surrendered. Srila Rupa Gosvamipada fulfilled all the desires of Mahaprabhu’s heart...

2024, Discourses in Hindi 2024, Delhi 2024, India 2024, trnad api sunicena taror api sahisnuna, Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.2.7, A Devotee Asks Yamaraja the Benefit of Listening to Twenty-Four Minutes of Harikatha, A Person Trying to Find the Exit in a Dark Room, Yamaraja Going to Pick Up an Old Lady Who Didn’t Want to Go with Him, aparadhas: meaning of the word, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), avidya: ignorance (illusion about the self and reality; lack of spiritual knowledge), bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, knowledge: tattva-jnana, senses: eleven senses

28 Apr 2024 evening – Inspiration and Power (Hindi) – Delhi, India| Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2024 7:19 PM

Ambarisa Maharaja engaged his eleven senses when doing bhajana. We must serve Bhagavan with body, mind and words. This human body is very rare and we obtain it to serve God. Story of a person trying to find the exit in a dark room. Our false ego binds us to this material world. Story of when Brahmaji wanted to resign from his position. In each part of our body a Deity presides. God gives us everything, without Him we wouldn’t even be able to raise our hands. Sloka: tṛṇād api sunīcena...

2024, Discourses Translated into English 2024, Delhi 2024, India 2024, trnad api sunicena taror api sahisnuna, Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.2.7, A Devotee Asks Yamaraja the Benefit of Listening to Twenty-Four Minutes of Harikatha, A Person Trying to Find the Exit in a Dark Room, Yamaraja Going to Pick Up an Old Lady Who Didn’t Want to Go with Him, aparadhas: meaning of the word, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), avidya: ignorance (illusion about the self and reality; lack of spiritual knowledge), bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, knowledge: tattva-jnana, senses: eleven senses

28 Apr 2024 evening – Inspiration and Power (English translation) – Delhi, India| Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2024 7:19 PM

Ambarisa Maharaja engaged his eleven senses when doing bhajana. We must serve Bhagavan with body, mind and words. This human body is very rare and we obtain it to serve God. Story of a person trying to find the exit in a dark room. Our false ego binds us to this material world. Story of when Brahmaji wanted to resign from his position. In each part of our body a Deity presides. God gives us everything, without Him we wouldn’t even be able to raise our hands. Sloka: tṛṇād api sunīcena...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Houston 2024, Texas 2024, USA 2024, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), sakhis: eight sakhis

20 Jan 2024 evening – Navadvipa Mahima: The Glories of Navadvipa Dhama (English) – Houston, USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 20, 2024 6:50 PM

– About the lila of the appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the present Era and the self-realization of Lord Brahma. – About the bhava-darsana stage. – Bengali song and its beautiful explanation: Kabe Gaura Vane. – The benefit of performing the pilgrimage of Navadvipa Dhama, also known as Gupta Vrndavana and Gaura Vane. – The sadhana and bhajana of the Six Gosvamis. – Lila when Radha is in maan (transcendental anger) and covers Her ears. – Sri...

atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti)

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