bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2026, Cochabamba 2026, Bolivia 2026, Nishanta-lila, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), character quality: envy, consciousness: conscious being, disease: diseases, mind: how to control

03 Feb 2026 evening – Nisanta-lila (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 3, 2026 6:00 PM

On the rarity of the human form, which is necessary for devotional practice. Description of the characteristics of the soul: eternal, indestructible, and the capacity for discrimination between what is good and what is not. Explanation of the pursuit of permanent happiness and self-realization. On the non-difference between the Mahamantra and God. The capacity to feel, desire, and know of living beings, unlike inert matter. On our corporeal conception, the word body means: b – birthday; o...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Pipa 2026, Brazil 2026, Brahma-mantra, Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, A Mouse Who Became a Princess, Vrikasura (Bhasmasura) Wants to Kill Shiva, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), yoga: hatha-yoga

14 Jan 2026 evening – Bhakti-yoga is the Highest Yoga (English) – Pipa, Brazil

January 14, 2026 6:00 PM

– Kali-yuga is an era characterised by conflict.– Bhagavad-gita discusses 18 types of yoga, including hatha-yoga, raja-yoga, karma-yoga and jnana-yoga.– Bhakti-yoga is considered the highest form of yoga.– God is the embodiment of love. We must learn how to serve God.– The Lord is our maintainer and protector.– Story: Vrikasura (later known as Basmasura) planned to kill his protector, Shiva. However, Vishnu finally killed Vrikasura by tricking him.– The...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Cartago 2025, Costa Rica 2025, Development of Bhakti, Goal of bhakti, The Qualification to Preach, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

15 Dec 2025 evening – How to Attain True Love (English) – Cartago, Costa Rica | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 15, 2025 6:00 PM

The meaning of Bhakti-yoga. The difference between material love and transcendental love. How to find a way out of worldly suffering. The spiritual science behind the search for genuine love. By absorbing the mind in material beings, in the next life one assumes that form. Story of Bharata Maharaja. To see God, a process beginning with sadhu-sanga is necessary. How to build a relationship with Krishna. Mother’s love is the closest to divine love. Krishna is eager to meet us. Song: Sri...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Perth 2025, Australia 2025, sravanam kirtanam visnoh smaranam pada-sevanam, Hitopadesha 25, Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.4, Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.23, Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.24, Identity of the Soul, Purpose of Human Life, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), body: gross body, body: subtle body, character quality: envy, sound: material sound, sound: transcendental sound

25 Sep 2025 evening – Practice Bhakti Yoga (English) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 25, 2025 6:00 PM

Yoga Centre, Perth, Australia – On the meaning of the word body. – Within the gross body there is the subtle body formed of mind, intelligence, and false ego; and within the subtle body there is the soul. – The spontaneous nature of the soul is to serve the Lord: jīvera ‘svarūpa’ haya — kṛṣṇera ‘nitya-dāsa’… (CC Madhya-lila 108-109). – There are different philosophies, but the best is Bhakti-yoga: bhakti-yogena manasi samyak praṇihite ’male… (SB 1.7.4). – ⁠The word...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Brighton 2025, United Kingdom 2025, Guru-nishtha, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), character quality: duplicity, karma: cycle of birth and death, liberation

01 Aug 2025 evening – The Wonders of Firm Faith in the Guru’s Words (English) | Brighton, UK

August 1, 2025 6:00 PM

– What I hear from my Gurudeva is the absolute truth. – Many people have different opinions, but you should neither listen to nor accept anything that does not come from Sri Guru. – If you are single-pointed to the Guru, your spiritual life will be successful; otherwise, it will be ruined. – We must have firm faith in the Guru’s words so that our minds do not become confused and disturbed. – Our husband is Krsna, and by being single-pointed to Him, we can...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into French 2025, Bordeaux 2025, France 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

25 May 2025 midday – Bhakti Yoga (English) | Bordeaux, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 25, 2025 12:38 PM

Meaning of Yoga. ⁠What prevents the soul/atma from seeing the Supersoul/Paramatma is Maya. ⁠Bhakti-yoga explains how the soul can meet the Supersoul. By practicing bhakti-yoga, Maya is removed and we can unite with the Lord. ⁠Bhakti = devotional service to the Lord. Yoga means union. ⁠If the soul is happy, we are happy. Therefore, feed the soul with Harikatha and Harinama. ⁠Srila Gurudeva talks about the fundamental questions that the philosophy of Bhakti-yoga discusses and answers. ⁠In Bhakti...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Lithuanian 2025, Vilnius 2025, Lithuania 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, bhakti: bhakti-lata-bija (seed of bhakti), bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), sound: material sound, sound: shabda-brahman, sound: transcendental sound, universe

18 May 2025 evening – The Glories of the Holy Name (English) | Vilnius, Lithuania | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 18, 2025 6:30 PM

The Guru plants the seed of bhakti in the heart of his disciple. The primary cause of bhakti is sadhu-sanga. Karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, mystical yoga and any kind of tapasya (austerity) are not superior to bhakti-yoga and sadhu-sanga. Association with a sadhu allows one to sustain the entire Universe. Sadhu-sanga is hearing Harikatha from a sadhu. There are two types of sounds: sabda-brahma (transcendental sound) and material sound. Why are sadhus and Vaisnavas traveling the world preaching? How...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Guarapari 2025, Brazil 2025, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

24 Jan 2025 evening – Bhagavad Gita (English) | Guarapari, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 24, 2025 6:43 PM

About the soul, the Supersoul and the material body. About the three types of yoga explained in the Bhagavad Gita. About karma-yoga explained in the first six chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. About the last six chapters of the Bhagavad Gita explaining jnana-yoga. About the middle part of the Bhagavad Gita, between chapter seven and chapter twelve, where Krsna explains bhakti-yoga. Instructions: If you are unable to offer obeisance, just chant the Holy Names, because the Lord has invested all His...

bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

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