food: Jagannatha maha-prasada

13 May 2026 evening – Bhakta-pada-dhūli shloka explanation (English translation) – Delhi, India

– The story of how Dhanurdhara gave up his girlfriend because of the beauty of the deity, and surrendered to Ramanujacharya. Later, Ramanujacharya would lean on Dhanurdhara’s shoulders, preferring him to his other disciples.– The story of how Dhanurdhara and his wife were robbed by their godbrothers and proved their surrender to Ramanujacharya.– Verse: bhakta-pada-dhūli āra bhakta-pada-jala…(CC Antya 16.60-62).– Muri (puffed rice) and mishri (sugar) are not the...

13 May 2026 evening – Bhakta-pada-dhūli shloka explanation (Hindi) – Delhi, India

– The story of how Dhanurdhara gave up his girlfriend because of the beauty of the deity, and surrendered to Ramanujacharya. Later, Ramanujacharya would lean on Dhanurdhara’s shoulders, preferring him to his other disciples.– The story of how Dhanurdhara and his wife were robbed by their godbrothers and proved their surrender to Ramanujacharya.– Verse: bhakta-pada-dhūli āra bhakta-pada-jala…(CC Antya 16.60-62).– Muri (puffed rice) and mishri (sugar) are not the...

13 Jun 2023 evening – Ekadashi and Dasha-pramana (English) – Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

We should observe Ekadashi from the age of 8 to 80, otherwise it is optional according to the scriptures. Ekadashi is the mother of bhakti. Five types of food should not be eaten on Ekadashi; types of products that can be taken on Ekadashi. Ekadashi means upavasa – we should stay very close to the Lord and chant the maha-mantra. If you observe Ekadashi (Hari-vasari tithi), money will come. Lakshmi-devi is happy to see someone worshipping her husband. If Radharani (original Lakshmi-devi)...

01 Jan 2023 morning – Brihad-bhagavatamrita (English) – USA

-Gopa-kumara meets his Gurudeva after a long separation-The feeling of meeting after separation (example of a widow whose son died and then turned out to be alive)-When Gopa-kumarа looked at Jagannatha, he saw him as his Gurudevа-Thakuraji takes all your preparations if you have bhakti-Never forget to offer the Tulasi leaf along with food to the deity-Vaishnava attitudes towards military conflicts-Puranjana and Puranjani-Jivera svarupa haya sloka discussion-The two symptoms of deep anuraga: you...

31 Dec 2022 morning – Brihad-bhagavatamrita (English) – USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

-Gopa-kumara in Ananta Padmanabha Temple-Jagannatha deity is so loving-Jagannatha deity has much bhakta-vatsalya-Jagannatha maha-prasada must be eaten immediately upon receipt-Gopa-kumara’s separation with his guru-Acarya mam vijaniyat sloka discussion

10 Jul 2022 evening – Ekadashi-tithi Glories (English) – Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

-Brahmaji’s benediction to Kumbhakarna for his request of nidrasana instead of indrasana.-Sastras say when Vaishnavas sleep, don’t wake him up as he is remembering the pastimes of Krsna.-Lila of Mahaprabhu getting disturbed after Govinda dasa woke Him up from His sleep & disturbed His dreams of Radha-Krsna lila.-Lila of Ekadashi-devi, a beautiful lady manifested from Lord Vishnu killing Mura demon.-Naradaji’s curse to Nalakuvera, Manigriva for being proud of wealth &...