character quality: envy

2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, bhakti: sadhana-bhakti, character quality: envy, guru-tattva: akhanda-guru-tattva (the principle of the undivided guru; unity of guru-tattva), guru: guru-tattva

15 Sep 2023 evening – Engaging The Six Enemies of Bhakti in the Service of Krishna (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 15, 2023 6:43 PM

Mother Earth along with all the demigods praying to Lord Brahma. The two hairs of Lord Visnu and the confirmation of His coming to this material world. The aerial voice frightens Kamsa with the announcement of Visnu’s coming. The scriptures say that we should not do anything against women. Vasudeva protects Devaki by persuading Kamsa not to kill her. Narada Rsi makes arrangements for the contest to take place properly. The six enemies who prevent the emergence of bhakti. Sadhana-bhakti...

2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, bhakti: sadhana-bhakti, character quality: envy, guru-tattva: akhanda-guru-tattva (the principle of the undivided guru; unity of guru-tattva), guru: guru-tattva

15 Sep 2023 evening – Engaging The Six Enemies of Bhakti in the Service of Krishna (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 15, 2023 6:43 PM

Mother Earth along with all the demigods praying to Lord Brahma. The two hairs of Lord Visnu and the confirmation of His coming to this material world. The aerial voice frightens Kamsa with the announcement of Visnu’s coming. The scriptures say that we should not do anything against women. Vasudeva protects Devaki by persuading Kamsa not to kill her. Narada Rsi makes arrangements for the contest to take place properly. The six enemies who prevent the emergence of bhakti. Sadhana-bhakti...

2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), aparadhas: ninda, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, character quality: envy

19 Aug 2023 evening – The Consequences of Aparadhas (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

August 19, 2023 7:30 PM

The six types of aparadhas. How can we receive a Vaisnava at home. Story of Citrakuta Maharaja, his queens, and his only son who was killed out of jealousy and envy. The specialty of the mantra is the attainment of siddhis (mystical powers). Lila from when Citrakuta Maharaja went to visit Sivaji. Enraged Parvati curses Citrakuta Maharaja. Anger is like the fire that burns everything. The story of the mongoose that killed a snake and saved the baby. The lila of when Mahaprabhu as a child broke...

2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), aparadhas: ninda, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, character quality: envy

19 Aug 2023 evening – The Consequences of Aparadhas (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

August 19, 2023 7:30 PM

The six types of aparadhas. How can we receive a Vaisnava at home. Story of Citrakuta Maharaja, his queens, and his only son who was killed out of jealousy and envy. The specialty of the mantra is the attainment of siddhis (mystical powers). Lila from when Citrakuta Maharaja went to visit Sivaji. Enraged Parvati curses Citrakuta Maharaja. Anger is like the fire that burns everything. The story of the mongoose that killed a snake and saved the baby. The lila of when Mahaprabhu as a child broke...

2023, Discourses in English 2023, Manila 2023, Philippines 2023, Purushottama-vrata 2023, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), character quality: envy

16 Jul 2023 evening – Purusottama-masa and the Glories of Sadhu-sanga (English) – Manila, Philippines | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 16, 2023 6:44 PM

We serve Maya Devi, but she is not satisfied with us and beats us severely. We are slaves of lust, anger and envy. Following the sadhu’s instructions, Maya Devi will leave us. Verse: ‘sādhu-saṅga’ ‘sādhu-saṅga’ sarva-śāstre kaya (CC Madhya 22.54). Always listen to harikatha, for Hari enters through the ears and goes to the heart, purifying all that is unnecessary. Serve grantha-bhagavata and bhakta-bhagavata every day. It is not possible to know what is good or bad...

2023, Discourses in English 2023, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2023, Sao Paulo 2023, Brazil 2023, Morning walks 2023, character quality: envy, morning: brahma-muhurta, service: krishna-seva

21 Jun 2023 morning walk – Q & A (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

June 21, 2023 8:08 AM

Question: How can one always be humble? Whose prema is higher? Nanda Maharaja’s or Dasharatha Maharaja’s? Give respect to others. Shloka: Trinad api sunichena. Aropa-siddha-bhakti and sanga-siddha-bhakti. The qualities of a sadhu. Svarupa-siddha-bhakti. Question: How do demons like Duryodhana take part in Krishna’s lilas? By chance? Nishtha by Haridasa Thakura. Do not eat too much or too little. Use all your qualities in krishna-seva except matsarya (envy). Learn the good...

2022, Discourses in English 2022, Undisclosed, United Kingdom 2022, Dama-bandhana Lila, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), character quality: envy, service: krishna-seva

08 Dec 2022 morning – Endeavours and Mercy (English) – United Kingdom | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 8, 2022 9:44 AM

-Engage even your faults in krishna-seva. Only matsarya (envy) cannot be applied-Glorify Vrajavasis and you will get Krishna’s mercy-First cheshta (endeavour), then mercy-Dama-bandhana-lila-Haridasa Thakura’s preaching to Muslims-Types of anartas and aparadhas-The meaning of the name Kamala-The story of how one factory owner refused to listen to Srila BS Saraswati Prabhupada for lack of time, and then, impoverished and available to listen-Madhavendra Puri katha-Reject lava, puja, pratishtha...

2022, Discourses in English 2022, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2022, Undisclosed, Brazil 2022, bhakti: sadhana-bhakti, character quality: envy, samskaras, soul: conditioned soul

22 Jul 2022 evening – Hearing Hari-katha like Prahlada (English) – Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 22, 2022 6:00 PM

-The glories of sadhu-sanga: 1/11th of a second is all you need to attain perfection-Sadhu-sanga gives positive samskaras, asat-sanga gives bad samskaras-Example of bringing a horse to a pond, you cannot force it to drink-Sukriti brings you in front of a sadhu, but you must listen attentively to their hari-katha and with firm faith to attain bhakti-Sukadeva Gosvami told Pariksita Maharaja about Lord Kapiladeva’s conversation with Devahuti-The two teachers of Prahlada Maharaja Sanda (Bull) and...

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