bhagavata: jivanta-bhagavata

19 Feb 2025 morning – Madhurya-kadambini (English) | Punta Arenas, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

You need 2 books to develop your spiritual life: Bhajana-rahasya and Madhurya-kadambini. Vaidhi-bhakti (aishvarya-mula-bhakti) and raganuga-bhakti (madhurya-mula-bhakti). The importance of sadhu-sanga to awaken bhakti. Grantha-sadhu and bhakta-sadhu. If bhakta-bhagavata (jivanta-bhagavata) is not available then read grantha-bhagavata. Bhakta-bhagavata helps to interpret the true meaning of different shlokas. Without the mercy of Mahaprabhu no one can understand the true meaning of the...

26 Mar 2022 evening – Glories of Srivasa Thakura (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India

-Srivasa Thakura is present in all lilas of Bhagavan in all yugas.-Lila of Mahaprabhu asking Srivasa Thakura as how he entered into bhakti-marga.-4 types of jivas having sukriti who enter into bhakti.-Srivasa Thakura’s katha of how Mahaprabhu came as brahmana & warned him of his death, his Bhagavatam hearing from Devananda Pandita & Mahaprabhu protecting him.-Lila of Srivasa Thakura making his family remain silent after his son’s death during Mahaprabhu’s nama...

26 Mar 2022 afternoon – Glories of Srivasa Thakura (English translation) – Vrindavana, India

-Srivasa Thakura is present in all lilas of Bhagavan in all yugas.-Lila of Mahaprabhu asking Srivasa Thakura as how he entered into bhakti-marga.-4 types of jivas having sukriti who enter into bhakti.-Srivasa Thakura’s katha of how Mahaprabhu came as brahmana & warned him of his death, his Bhagavatam hearing from Devananda Pandita & Mahaprabhu protecting him.-Lila of Srivasa Thakura making his family remain silent after his son’s death during Mahaprabhu’s nama...

12 Jun 2021 midday – Control your senses (English) – Zoom

Part 1 -We should control the urges of our senses. Upadeshamrita 1-Examples of Sita-devi and Draupadi not controlling urges of their speech-Power of hari-katha-Rasa-lila katha is the most sublime katha-Rasa-lila is kama-vijayi lila. It gives victory over lust if tolisten with firm faith-Everyday serve Bhagavatam, grantha-bhagavata and bhakta-bhagavata (jivanta-bhagavata)-12 Cantos of Bhagavatam are Krishna’s limbs of the body-Bhagavatam should be studied under the guidance of a pure devotee of...

30 May 2021 morning – Nrisimha-Prahlada charitra (English translation) – Mathura, India

CC Madhya 6.7Kaumara acharet prajna explanationAfter 60 years old a man cannot develop and learn moreOn Govinda dasBhakta-bhagavata (jivanta-bhagavata) and grantha-bhagavataPlace (temple) and philosophy (books) is important in Kali-yugaPrahlada preaches to his classmatesIf you haven’t had time to recite the gayatri-mantras, you can do it 2 times in the morning or evening2 kinds of vision: kama-chakshu, prema-chakshuFight of Nrisimhadeva and HiranyakashipuDescription of lions and tigers. A...