bhakta-vatsalya: affection for devotees (Nrisimhadev Bhagavan's special love and care for His devotees)

29 Apr 2026 evening – Bhakta-vatsalya Avatara Nrisimha Bhagavan (English translation) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

– Tomorrow is Nrisimha Chaturdashi. – Nrisimhadev Bhagavan is bhakta-vatsalya avatara, Ramachandra is praja-vatsalya, Krishna is lila-purushottama avatara and Mahaprabhu is prema-purushottama avatara. – On Kurmadeva and Anantadeva Bhagavan. – You should go to Jagannatha Mandira to understand who Nrisimhadeva Bhagavan is. – Nrisimhadev Bhagavan will destroy all our obstacles. Without His mercy we cannot attain shuddha-bhakti. – The fully manifested form of the...

29 Apr 2026 evening – Bhakta-vatsalya Avatara Nrisimha Bhagavan (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

– Tomorrow is Nrisimha Chaturdashi. – Nrisimhadev Bhagavan is bhakta-vatsalya avatara, Ramachandra is praja-vatsalya, Krishna is lila-purushottama avatara and Mahaprabhu is prema-purushottama avatara. – On Kurmadeva and Anantadeva Bhagavan. – You should go to Jagannatha Mandira to understand who Nrisimhadeva Bhagavan is. – Nrisimhadev Bhagavan will destroy all our obstacles. Without His mercy we cannot attain shuddha-bhakti. – The fully manifested form of the...

02 Jul 2025 morning – Krishna in Nava-Vrindavana (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 – Lakshmi-devi is angry with Jagannatha for not paying her any attention. – Dakshina-bhava and vamya-bhava. – The difference in how Western and Indian people raise their children. – Lakshmi-devi wants to enter Vrindavana, but does not want to acquire the necessary qualifications. – Krishna accepts Lakshmi-devi in the form of the golden line on His chest. – Lila: Bhrigu Rishi confirms that Vishnu is Bhagavan. – Shiva and Brahma are subject to the...

18 Apr 2025 midday – On the Different Bhaktas (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On the difference between jnanis and jnani-bhaktas like Pralada Maharaja. Lord Narayana says that He stays where devotees glorify Him. Devotees do not ask for anything, while jnanis, karmis and yogis always ask for many things. Bhaktas only want to serve the Lord. Just as Radha captivates Krsna with Her preparations, “to have a good program it is necessary to have good prasada”. Prahlada Maharaja is an example of a jnana-bhakta in the mode of opulence. He teaches how we should be...

16 Sep 2024 morning – Viruddha Dharma of Radha and Krsna (Hindi) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Bhagavan always stands by His devotees. Virudda-dharma (paradoxes) of Krsna and Srimati Radhika. Srimati Radhika shows Her compassion to the drowning elephant. The Lord is bhakta-vatsalya. Krsna is sarva-abyata, He resides in everything and everyone in the form of Paramatma. Song: Radha Krpa Kataksa. Nayka (Hero) and Nayaka (Heroine), and Their moods. Pastime of the wife devoted to her husband as if he were God. The gopis demonstrate vamya-bhava (oppositional mood) and Krsna demonstrates...

16 Sep 2024 morning – Viruddha Dharma of Radha and Krsna (English translation) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Bhagavan always stands by His devotees. Virudda-dharma (paradoxes) of Krsna and Srimati Radhika. Srimati Radhika shows Her compassion to the drowning elephant. The Lord is bhakta-vatsalya. Krsna is sarva-abyata, He resides in everything and everyone in the form of Paramatma. Song: Radha Krpa Kataksa. Nayka (Hero) and Nayaka (Heroine), and Their moods. Pastime of the wife devoted to her husband as if he were God. The gopis demonstrate vamya-bhava (oppositional mood) and Krsna demonstrates...

31 Dec 2022 morning – Brihad-bhagavatamrita (English) – USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

-Gopa-kumara in Ananta Padmanabha Temple-Jagannatha deity is so loving-Jagannatha deity has much bhakta-vatsalya-Jagannatha maha-prasada must be eaten immediately upon receipt-Gopa-kumara’s separation with his guru-Acarya mam vijaniyat sloka discussion

28 May 2022 evening – Krsna’s Janma vs Avirbhava (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

-Srila Parama-Gurudeva speaking about Krsna’s janma in Gokula & His avirbhava in Mathura to scholars.-Varahadeva Bhagavan came from Brahmaji’s nose.-To establish bhakta’s words Bhagavan will come from anywhere as He is everywhere like Nrisimhadeva Bhagavan.-Yogamaya transferring Baladeva Prabhu to Rohini’s womb.-Krsna came in purna-rupa in Yashoda maiya’s womb.-There is no nadi-chedana in Mathura. No samskaras also.-Like a prakrita sishu there is nadi-chedana...