character quality: envy

09 Apr 2026 evening – We are Servants of Krishna and Residents of Vrndavana (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On the strong feeling of separation from Krishna that the Vrajavasis felt when Krishna went to Mathura. Vamsivat, place of sweet lilas. Srila Gurudeva recounts memories of how the Vrajavasis are sweet and hospitable, and other memories. About Sridamavat. The importance of receiving Vaishnavas cordially and affectionately. Mahaprabhu’s lila with the young man He named Gopal Guru. Mahaprabhu protects Gopal Guru from the powerful gaze of sadhu Abhirama Thakura. Mantra of purification: om...

09 Apr 2026 evening – We are Servants of Krishna and Residents of Vrndavana (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

On the strong feeling of separation from Krishna that the Vrajavasis felt when Krishna went to Mathura. Vamsivat, place of sweet lilas. Srila Gurudeva recounts memories of how the Vrajavasis are sweet and hospitable, and other memories. About Sridamavat. The importance of receiving Vaishnavas cordially and affectionately. Mahaprabhu’s lila with the young man He named Gopal Guru. Mahaprabhu protects Gopal Guru from the powerful gaze of sadhu Abhirama Thakura. Mantra of purification: om...

07 Feb 2026 midday – Guru-Nistha & Guru-Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The conditioned soul does not want to hear Harikatha, but Guru and Vaishnavas give an injection of Harikatha, that is, they give strength like a doctor gives medicine. Bhakti means surrendering completely with love and affection to the Guru. We must be single-mindedly focused on Gurupada Padma. Story of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada and Vinoda Bihari Brahmacari who was going to meet his mother. The true meaning of guru-nistha. We must focus on which stage we are in and which asrama...

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

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...

12 Nov 2025 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 6 (Hindi) – Dvaraka, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

– Mention of venue, vamshi and murali flutes. – The difference between love and lust. – The gopis’ envy of the flute touching Krishna’s lips and their dialogue with the flute. – If your destiny is good, you will find a spouse. – If you have no anarthas, you will hear Krishna’s flute. – In the Yugala-gita, every two verses express one bhava. – Verse: āhuś ca te nalina-nābha padāravindaṁ… (SB 10.82.48). – The gopis are the topmost sannyasis...

12 Nov 2025 morning – Krishna’s Flute Mesmerizes All (Hindi) – Dvaraka, India

– Mention of venue, vamshi and murali flutes. – The difference between love and lust. – The gopis’ envy of the flute touching Krishna’s lips and their dialogue with the flute. – If your destiny is good, you will find a spouse. – If you have no anarthas, you will hear Krishna’s flute. – In the Yugala-gita, every two verses express one bhava. – Verse: āhuś ca te nalina-nābha padāravindaṁ… (SB 10.82.48). – The gopis are the topmost sannyasis...

12 Nov 2025 morning – Krishna’s Flute Mesmerizes All (English translation) – Dvaraka, India

– Mention of venue, vamshi and murali flutes. – The difference between love and lust. – The gopis’ envy of the flute touching Krishna’s lips and their dialogue with the flute. – If your destiny is good, you will find a spouse. – If you have no anarthas, you will hear Krishna’s flute. – In the Yugala-gita, every two verses express one bhava. – Verse: āhuś ca te nalina-nābha padāravindaṁ… (SB 10.82.48). – The gopis are the topmost sannyasis...

21 Oct 2025 – The meaning of Dipavali (Hindi) – India

The festival of lights is here ✨We light lamps every Diwali, but Srila Gurudev reminds us — what is the real meaning of this light?“Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya — may we move from darkness to light.”But this darkness is not outside us — it lives in the heart as lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and envy.The real Diwali begins when that inner darkness is dispelled by the light of Sri Guru’s lotus feet.Guru nishtha — firm faith and devotion to one’s Guru — is the backbone of spiritual life.On this...