bhaktas: kanishtha-adhikari; madhyama-adhikari; uttama-adhikari

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10 Aug 2026 morning walk – Importance of hearing Rasa-lila katha (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

August 10, 2026 7:00 AM

Pepê beach – Question: To whom do I speak rasa-lila katha when I am conditioned soul? – Shloka in question: vikrīḍitaṁ vraja-vadhūbhir (S.B.10.33.39). – The need for unflinching faith in Vrajendra Nandana Syamasundara. – Have to hear Rasa-lila katha from uttam Bhagavat like Sukadeva Gosvamipada. – Stages of kanistha, madhyam and uttam adhikari explained in this light. – Prema will come before anarthas are removed. Light comes before darkness is expelled...

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11 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Categories of Devotees (English) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

February 11, 2026 6:00 PM

– Shraddha and sadhu-sanga are the stages of kanishtha-kanishtha adhikari; bhajana-kriya and anartha-nivritti are the stages of kanishtha-madhyama adhikari; nishtha is the stage of kanishtha-uttama adhikari; ruchi is the stage of madhyama-kanishtha adhikari, asakti is the stage of madhyama-madhyama adhikari, rati is the stage of madhyama-uttama adhikari, the stages from bhava to prema correspond to uttama-adhikari. – The stages of anartha-nivritti are: eka-desha-vartini, bahu-desha...

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30 Jan 2026 evening – Nityananda Trayodasi (English) – Santiago, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 30, 2026 6:00 PM

Today is the appearance of Akhanda-guru-tattva (Undivided Principle of Sri Guru): Nityananda Prabhu. In Krishna’s lila, Baladeva Prabhu is Rohini-nandana, son of Rohini Devi. In Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s lila, Nitai is the son of Padmavati and His father is Hadai Pandita. Nityananda Prabhu was born in Ekacakra. Without the mercy of Nityananda Prabhu, no one can enter into suddha-bhakti. He who wishes to immerse himself in the ocean of divine love and cross the ocean of Maya must...

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16 Jan 2026 midday – Vyasa Puja (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja-

January 16, 2026 12:00 PM

We should worship the lotus feet of Sri Guru every day. According to Gurudeva, the only day we don’t worship the Guru is the day we stop breathing. By associating with sadhus (saints) we attain the highest perfection, which consists of self-realizing our transcendental form and establishing a loving relationship with Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Radha Krishna. Practicing sadhana and bhajana is more important than acquiring knowledge. The stage of anartha-nivrtti is only achieved through guru...

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30 Sep 2025 midday – The Nectar of Instruction (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 30, 2025 12:00 PM

– Explanation of the 4th sloka (verse) that instructs devotees on how to develop friendship for the Lord.– First: How to give and receive.– Feeding the Vaisnavas and receiving their remnants.– Second: How to ask confidential questions to the Guru and the Vaisnavas.– On the confidentiality of bhajana and sadhana.– Quote from Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Bengali song.– Offer your heart to Gurudeva and Krsna and do not take it back.– Story of...

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11 Sep 2025 morning – Bhakti Comes from the Heart of the Sadhu (English) | Christchurch, New Zealand

September 11, 2025 7:00 AM

– The kanistha-adhikari has neither sastra-jnana nor common sense. – Description of the difference between kanistha, madhyama, and uttama adhikari devotees. – The behavior of the kanistha and uttama adhikari appears the same but is completely different. – The madhyama acts with discrimination. – The uttama sees the Lord everywhere, sees sacred places everywhere, and sees people as servants of the Supreme Lord. – ⁠Uttama-adhikari is of three types: Bhagavad...