Glories to Bhagavat Saptaha and Srimad Bhagavatam. The process of bhakti to reach Sri Krishna. Verso: api cet su-durācāro bhajate mām ananya-bhāk (Bhagavad Gita 9.30-31). Lila of Dhruva Maharaja on receiving Narada Muni’s mantra and having Narayana’s darsana. The five categories of devotees. Lila of Prahlada Maharaja and Lord Nrsimhadeva. Kapiladeva instructing His mother and among the instructions He says: “Listen harikatha! Glories of Lord Nrsimhadeva that Srila Gurudeva...
devotees: categories of devotees
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Baguio 2023, Philippines 2023, devotees: categories of devotees
21 Jul 2023 evening – The Five Kinds of Devotees and Nrisimha Prahlada Katha (English) – Baguio, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sadhu-sanga is the root cause of bhakti. Karmi-sadhu, jnani-sadhu and bhakta-sadhu. Pious activities lead us to Svargaloka. The five categories of devotees of the Lord. The Vrajavasis are bhakta-mukuta-siromani (the crown jewel of all devotees of the Lord). Bhramara-gita (the song of the bumblebee). Dhruva Maharaja, sakama-bhakta. Our ultimate goal is radha-dasyam. Krsna will fulfil all His wishes. Jnani and jnani-bhakta are not the same. The lila of Nrisimhadeva and Prahlada Maharaja. Devotees...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Kuala Lumpur 2023, Malaysia 2023, devotees: categories of devotees
16 Apr 2023 evening – True Vrajavasis (English) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Everyone should observe the day of Ekadashi. The different names of Ekadashi-tithi. The Vrajavasis and Mahaprabhu observe Ekadashi. Foods not to be eaten on this day. Nirjala and concessions. Ekadashi means upavasa – we should stay very close to the Lord and chant the maha-mantra. How to break the Ekadashi fast. Example from the story of Ambarisha Maharaja and Durvasa Rishi – without breaking the fast at the right time, one does not get the fruits. Shukadeva Gosvami told Pariksit...