Srila Gurudeva talks about the house of devotee Paramesvara Prabhu where the harikatha is taking place. The place where Param Gurudeva Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja stayed for three months, writing books. The place where the Vaisnava goes becomes a Maha Tirtha, due to sadhu-sanga and Harikatha. Lila of when Devaki and Vasudeva interrupted a fire sacrifice. Sloka: “sādhu-saṅga’, ‘sādhu-saṅga’ — sarva-śāstre kaya”… (CC Madhya 22.54). The presence of one maha-bhagavata is superior to thousands...
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20 Jun 2024 morning – Glorification of Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami received blessings from Nityananda Prabhu (akanda-guru-tattva). Raghunatha Dasa is Rati Manjari. Caitanya Mahaprabhu brought all His associates when He came to this world. Raghunatha Dasa was born into a very rich Vaisnava family, but they were Vaisnava-praiy (Vaisnava in appearance). Yadunandana Acarya gave diksa to Raghunatha Dasa. Haridasa Thakura influences Raghunatha Dasa to chant the Holy Names. Raghunatha Dasa ran away from his home to practice sadhana, but...
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08 Jun 2024 morning – The Fortune of Dhanya Kali-yuga (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Why Dhruva Maharaja ruled for thirty-six thousand years. We should abandon all kinds of speculative knowledge and just listen to harikatha from the lotus mouths of sadhus. The mind’s conceptions of what is pure and impure. Bhakti is superior to jnana, as it arises through the heart of the pure devotee of the Lord. Sloka: kṛṣṇa-bhakti-janma-mūla haya ‘sādhu-saṅga’… (CC Madhya 22.83). The one-pointed devotee of Krsna should be considered sadhu (saint), even if he has numerous faults. About...
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04 Jun 2024 afternoon – Guru-nishtha (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The books that were written by Vyasadeva. Devata and Asura’s katha. Deva-bhava, firm faith that the Lord is our mother, our father, our all in all. Our heart will be overjoyed when we remember Krishna. Continued explanation of the tattva of Srimad Bhagavatam written by Vyasadeva. Why does the Lord create, maintain and destroy everything? Discussion of the Lord’s three shakti’s: cit-shakti, jiva-shakti and maya-shakti. If we are fortunate to meet Guru, he will give us perfect instructions and...
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03 Jun 2024 evening – The Glories of Sri Vrindavana dasa Thakura (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
15:30 – Vrindavan das Thakur is the Vyasa-avatar in the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who manifested the Chaitanya Bhagavata. To learn more about the life of Shriman Mahaprabhu, read the books Chaitanya Charitamrita (CC) and Chaitanya Bhagavata (CB). Narayani Devi, the niece of Shrivasa Thakur (Narada Rishi), accepted maha-prasada and served Shriman Mahaprabhu (she danced with love and brought water from the Ganga).20:24 – Vrindavan das Thakur appeared from the womb of Narayani Devi...
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13 Mar 2024 midday – The Lilas of Nityananda Prabhu (English) – Twickenham, UK | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Nityananda Prabhu is akhanda-guru-tattva, bhagavat-tattva. The classmate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu criticised Nityananda Prabhu and had no faith in Him. Nityananda Prabhu is avadhuta. Malini-devi nourished Nityananda. Alokika-lilas (supernatural pastimes) of Nityananda. Krishna is Svayam Bhagavan and the Supreme Enjoyer. Only He performs rasa-lila. Difference between love and lust. Lila of Nityananda Prabhu creating Karadaha (island from straw) in the Ganges. Nityananda Prabhu married two sisters...
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12 Mar 2024 evening – The Glories of Nityananda Prabhu & Sri Navadvipa Dhama (English) – Brighton, UK | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Nityananda Prabhu is akanda-guru-tattva, undivided Guru-tattva. Pastimes of Nityananda Prabhu and Malini devi, the wife of Srivasa Thakura. How the whole of creation is governed by the desire of the Lord. Prahlad Maharaja asks, “What is the purpose of life? And what is the teaching of rasa-lila?” The pastimes of Nityananda Prabhu marrying Sri Jahnava and Sri Vasudha. The viraha, separation mood of Majahnava. Worship the holy Dhama and Krishna the same. The types of prema according to the...
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24 Feb 2024 morning – Sing Nitai Nitai Nitai! (English) – Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Nityananda Prabhu goes from house to house dancing vehemently and performs Harinama Sankirtana. – The place where there is no Vaikuntha katha is like a snake’s hole, maya-karagar (Maya’s prison). – The place that receives the sadhu becomes Goloka Vrndavana. – Sloka: nāhaṁ tiṣṭhāmi vaikuṇṭhe yogināṁ hṛdayeṣu vā (Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.35). – “Where My devotee is glorifying My pastimes, I am there personally”, thus said Krsna. – Harikatha means:...