Centro Cultural da India – The scriptures describe that one born in Bharata Bhumi will have a successful life if they help other living entities. – Bharata Bhumi is known as Punya Bhumi (Land of Virtue). – The Lord Himself and His various expansions were born in India. – In the first chapter of Jaiva Dharma, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura glorifies Bharata Bhumi. – If you go to the Land of India, your heart automatically overflows with happiness. – The first...
Bharata-varsha: sacred land of India (land where spiritual culture and devotional traditions have flourished)
18 Mar 2026 morning – The Glories of Bharata-varsha (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India
– This is the land of Krishna, Ramachandra and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. – People from the Western world are attracted to Bharata-varsha. – The glories of Srila Bhaktivedanta Svami Maharaja’s preaching outside India. – The glories of the motherland are greater than those of heaven. – I am travelling around the world to encourage people to visit this land. – A comparison of Western and Indian culture, including rules and regulations, facilities, the...
18 Mar 2026 morning – The Glories of Bharata-varsha (English translation) – Kashinagar, India
– This is the land of Krishna, Ramachandra and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. – People from the Western world are attracted to Bharata-varsha. – The glories of Srila Bhaktivedanta Svami Maharaja’s preaching outside India. – The glories of the motherland are greater than those of heaven. – I am travelling around the world to encourage people to visit this land. – A comparison of Western and Indian culture, including rules and regulations, facilities, the...
19 Sep 2025 evening – The Definition of Prema (English translation) | Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
In Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya-lila 2.43, we find the definition of prema given by Krsnadasa Kaviraja. Except Krsna, everyone is enjoyee, and Krsna is the enjoyer. Sanatana consists of that which is unchanging and ever-increasing. Krsna’s dharma is to bestow love (prema). Pure love for Krsna is not present in this world. In the Ramayana, the pastime where Sita is abducted, Rama questions whether Hanuman saw Her alive, as Sita cannot bear separation from Rama. Sita sustained Her vital...
19 Sep 2025 evening – The Definition of Prema (Bengali) | Sydney, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
In Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya-lila 2.43, we find the definition of prema given by Krsnadasa Kaviraja. Except Krsna, everyone is enjoyee, and Krsna is the enjoyer. Sanatana consists of that which is unchanging and ever-increasing. Krsna’s dharma is to bestow love (prema). Pure love for Krsna is not present in this world. In the Ramayana, the pastime where Sita is abducted, Rama questions whether Hanuman saw Her alive, as Sita cannot bear separation from Rama. Sita sustained Her vital...
29 Jan 2025 evening – The appearance day of Srila BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja (English) | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Today is Mauni-amavasya and the appearance day of Srila BV Narayana GM. After 144 years there is a maha kumbha-mela in India. The glories of Bharata-varsha by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja. Always be mentally in Vraja. Verse: tan-nāma-rūpa-caritādi-sukīrtanānu… (Upadeshamrita 8). If you find a sadhu’s heart full of vraja-rasa, hear hari-katha from him. If you are cooking, it is actually Srimati Radhika and Her sakhis and manjaris who are cooking. The definition of bhakti is given in Bhakti...
23 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Suta-Shaunakadi samvada. The story of the woodcutter who lost his axe and his wife. The story of the old woman who met Yamaraja while gathering brushwood. Dhruva-katha. Only by the mercy of the Lord can you get a genuine Guru. The glories of Bharata-varsha. Rare human body, and is given after millions of animal bodies. Shloka: kaumāra ācaret prājño (SB 7.6.1) Shloka: hyāna-mūlaṃ guror mūrtiḥ (Sri Guru Stotra). Bhajana: Krishna deva bhavantam vande. Bharata Maharaja katha. Punishments for sins...
23 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (English translation) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 Suta-Shaunakadi samvada. The story of the woodcutter who lost his axe and his wife. The story of the old woman who met Yamaraja while gathering brushwood. Dhruva-katha. Only by the mercy of the Lord can you get a genuine Guru. The glories of Bharata-varsha. Rare human body, and is given after millions of animal bodies. Shloka: kaumāra ācaret prājño (SB 7.6.1) Shloka: hyāna-mūlaṃ guror mūrtiḥ (Sri Guru Stotra). Bhajana: Krishna deva bhavantam vande. Bharata Maharaja katha. Punishments for...