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2026, Discourses in English 2026, Kuala Lumpur 2026, Malaysia 2026, dhyana-mulam guror murtih, he radhe vraja-devike ca lalite, faith: qualification for devotional service (bhakti)

04 Oct 2026 evening – Our Soul Awakens When We Hear Hari-katha (English) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

October 4, 2026 6:49 PM

– Our Gosvamis practiced bhajana and sadhana in a state of separation, this is described in the verse: he rādhe vraja-devīke ca lalite… (Sri Sad Gosvamyastakam). – The Guru creates the knowledge of relationship in the disciple’s heart through Harikatha. – Without hearing Harikatha the soul will not awaken, as the song says: Jiv Jago Jiv Jago. – Guru, sadhus and Vaishnavas travel the world with only one goal: to awaken souls. – Only the Guru’s...

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05 Aug 2026 evening – The Meaning of Guru and the Path of Pure Bhakti (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil

August 5, 2026 6:00 PM

Bhakti Chakora Ashram – A guru does not give material knowledge; that is the role of a teacher. – The meaning of the word ‘guru’. – Do not disturb karmic people by discouraging them from performing their prescribed duties: na buddhi-bhedaṁ janayed ajñānāṁ karma-saṅginām…(BG 3.26). – Story: A servant ruined a cabbage by tearing off all its leaves while searching for the fruit inside . – Definition of bhakti: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy-anāvṛtam… (BRS 1.1.11)...

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29 Jul 2026 evening – Vyasadeva Avirbhava Tithi and The Danger of Not Surrendering to Guru (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha, Sao Paulo, Brazil

July 29, 2026 6:00 PM

– Krishna invested all His potency into Vyasadeva’s heart; the meaning of Krishna Dvaipana Vedavyasa name. – Ganesha wrote Srimad-Bhagavatam under the dictation of Vyasadeva, but even he found it very difficult to understand the perfect meaning of Srimad-Bhagavatam. – Atmaramas ca munayo shloka has 91 meanings. Conclusions: Hear explanations of Srimad-Bhagavatam only from a pure devotee: avaisnava-mukhodgirnam putam hari-kathamrtam… (Hari-bhakti-vilasa); One must hear...

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