bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru)

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28 Apr 2026 evening – Spiritual Development (English) – Dresden, Germany | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2026 6:00 PM

– Explanation of the difference between development in spiritual life and material life. – On the fruits of karma that come automatically. – On the need to take refuge at the lotus feet of Bhakti Devi for spiritual development. – Explanation of Krishna’s instruction to Arjuna to offer all the fruits of his actions to Him. – How to perform suddha-bhakti, pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord. – Sloka: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy...

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25 Apr 2026 evening – Sita-devi Appearance (English) – Siedelsbrunn, Germany

April 25, 2026 6:00 PM

Katha of Ramachandra and Sita Devi. Surpanakha represents duplicity and hypocrisy. On internet advertising and artificial intelligence. Vasistha Rsi, the guru of Lord Rama’s dynasty. On varnasrama-dharma. Whoever chants the Holy Names has all their past karmas destroyed. There is no other reliable process for self-realization in this Kali-yuga besides chanting the Holy Names of Krishna. Everyone thinks they find happiness in marriage. Only crazy people consider themselves happy. On the...

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03 Mar 2026 afternoon room – Gaura-purnima (English translation) – Navadvipa, India

March 3, 2026 3:00 PM

Gurudeva asks a devotee to speak about Goura Purnima, Nimai, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Explanation of the relationship between the colors of the rasas (humors), as in the srngara-rasa. About the complexion and humor of Srimati Radhika present in Caitanya Mahaprabhu. About Krishna’s desire to savor the bhavas that Srimati Radhika feels for Him. Explanation of how viraha, the humor of longing, is superior to the humor of encounter. About vipralambha-bhava, the humor of separation nourishes...

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03 Mar 2026 afternoon room – Gaura-purnima (Hindi) – Navadvipa, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

March 3, 2026 3:00 PM

Gurudeva asks a devotee to speak about Goura Purnima, Nimai, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Explanation of the relationship between the colors of the rasas (humors), as in the srngara-rasa. About the complexion and humor of Srimati Radhika present in Caitanya Mahaprabhu. About Krishna’s desire to savor the bhavas that Srimati Radhika feels for Him. Explanation of how viraha, the humor of longing, is superior to the humor of encounter. About vipralambha-bhava, the humor of separation nourishes...

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11 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Categories of Devotees (English) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

February 11, 2026 6:00 PM

– Shraddha and sadhu-sanga are the stages of kanishtha-kanishtha adhikari; bhajana-kriya and anartha-nivritti are the stages of kanishtha-madhyama adhikari; nishtha is the stage of kanishtha-uttama adhikari; ruchi is the stage of madhyama-kanishtha adhikari, asakti is the stage of madhyama-madhyama adhikari, rati is the stage of madhyama-uttama adhikari, the stages from bhava to prema correspond to uttama-adhikari. – The stages of anartha-nivritti are: eka-desha-vartini, bahu-desha...

2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Bhuj 2025, Gujarat 2025, India 2025, Yugala-gita 2025, anuraga: deep attachment (stage of prema; intense love and constant attraction toward Krishna), bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru), bhakti: stages

15 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala Gita and Ashtavakra Rsi (Hindi) – Bhuj, Gujarat | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

November 15, 2025 8:58 AM

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...

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15 Nov 2025 morning – Yugala Gita and Ashtavakra Rsi (English translation) – Bhuj, Gujarat | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

November 15, 2025 7:00 AM

– 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...

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01 Jul 2025 evening – Meaning of Ratha Yatra (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 1, 2025 9:26 PM

Sadhu, Gurudeva and Vaisnava give us the best medicine, even if by force. About the sweetness of the katha of Ratha-yatra, it contains the essence of the Puranas, Vedas, Srimad Bhagavatam, and is the heart of Caitanya Caritamrta. Only Svarupa Damodara and Rupa Gosvami realized the color motif of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabu. Only by the mercy of the Lord is it possible to understand the moods of Ratha-yatra. By hearing Harikatha repeatedly we develop the process of Bhakti: faith (sradha), sadhu...

bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru)

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