Ramachandra: Rama-nama

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Surrender, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 May 2026 evening – Atma-nivedanam (English translation) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 1, 2026 6:00 PM

Regarding Sri Guru’s request to offer what is least valuable when receiving diksha initiation, our body. First surrender, and then bhakti will spring forth in your heart. As long as we do not completely surrender at Sri Guru’s lotus feet, Bhagavan will not accept us. Nothing remains with you after death, only the Holy Names you chanted during life. In this life I must dedicate myself to bhagavad-bhajana and nothing else. Mahaprabhu said that we will cleanse the mirror of our hearts...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Surrender, atma-nivedana: full surrender of the self (complete dedication of oneself to Krishna; one of the nine processes of bhakti), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 May 2026 evening – Atma-nivedanam (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 1, 2026 6:00 PM

Regarding Sri Guru’s request to offer what is least valuable when receiving diksha initiation, our body. First surrender, and then bhakti will spring forth in your heart. As long as we do not completely surrender at Sri Guru’s lotus feet, Bhagavan will not accept us. Nothing remains with you after death, only the Holy Names you chanted during life. In this life I must dedicate myself to bhagavad-bhajana and nothing else. Mahaprabhu said that we will cleanse the mirror of our hearts...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Bhuj 2026, Gujarat 2026, India 2026, Shikshashtaka 1, Krishna Disguised as a Young Boy Asks a Merchant for One Rupee and the Merchant Asks Banke Bihari for Five Crore Rupees, The Thieves Who Chanted the Names of Hari as Secret Words While Robbing a Person, Sita Ram Kahiye, What We Should Pray For, aparadhas (offences), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 Apr 2026 evening – Ask Only for Bhakti from Bhagavan (Hindi) – Bhuj, India

April 1, 2026 6:00 PM

– On mandira, kirtana and sankirtana. – Do not ask Bhagavan for material things, as you will receive them according to your karma. – Bharata asked Ganga-devi for a boon that his love for Rama would always grow. This is a lesson for us on how to pray. – Bhagavan only looks at bhava and bhakti. – Indra tried to kill Vritrasura, but failed. – Vritrasura-katha: the attachment of a baby bird or calf to its mother. – The lila of Krsna coming as a small boy...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Bhuj 2026, Gujarat 2026, India 2026, ceto-darpana-marjanam bhava-maha-davagni-nirvapanam, Shikshashtaka 1, Krishna Disguised as a Young Boy Asks a Merchant for One Rupee and the Merchant Asks Banke Bihari for Five Crore Rupees, The Thieves Who Chanted the Names of Hari as Secret Words While Robbing a Person, Sita Ram Kahiye, What We Should Pray For, aparadhas (offences), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 Apr 2026 evening – Ask Only for Bhakti from Bhagavan (English translation) – Bhuj, India

April 1, 2026 6:00 PM

– On mandira, kirtana and sankirtana. – Do not ask Bhagavan for material things, as you will receive them according to your karma. – Bharata asked Ganga-devi for a boon that his love for Rama would always grow. This is a lesson for us on how to pray. – Bhagavan only looks at bhava and bhakti. – Indra tried to kill Vritrasura, but failed. – Vritrasura-katha: the attachment of a baby bird or calf to its mother. – The lila of Krsna coming as a small boy...

2026, Discourses in Bengali 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, Bhagavata-saptaha in Kashinagar 2026, Srimad-Bhagavatam 2026, Ramachandra: Rama-nama, senses: eleven senses, universe: the structure, Bhagavata-saptaha in Kashinagar 2026

15 Mar 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 4 (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India

March 15, 2026 6:00 PM

There are 84 types of infernal planets mentioned in the Puranas.

He who chants the Holy Names has automatically bathed in all the sacred rivers.

If the jiva chants the Holy Names, it liberates itself from this material world.

The essence of Srimad Bhagavatam is the chanting of the Holy Names.

We have 11 senses and we must engage them in service to the Lord, just like Ambarisa Maharaja.

Katha about the bandit who stole money to support his family.

The power of Rama’s name.

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, Bhagavata-saptaha in Kashinagar 2026, Srimad-Bhagavatam 2026, Ramachandra: Rama-nama, senses: eleven senses, universe: the structure, Bhagavata-saptaha in Kashinagar 2026

15 Mar 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 4 (English translation) – Kashinagar, India

March 15, 2026 6:00 PM

There are 84 types of infernal planets mentioned in the Puranas.

He who chants the Holy Names has automatically bathed in all the sacred rivers.

If the jiva chants the Holy Names, it liberates itself from this material world.

The essence of Srimad Bhagavatam is the chanting of the Holy Names.

We have 11 senses and we must engage them in service to the Lord, just like Ambarisa Maharaja.

Katha about the bandit who stole money to support his family.

The power of Rama’s name.

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Itajai 2024, Brazil 2024, Krishna-tattva, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), body: bodily conception, mood: vamya-bhava, Ramachandra: Rama-nama

17 Jul 2024 midday – Krishna and the Gopis at Kurukshetra (English) | Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 17, 2024 12:16 PM

The gopis meet Krishna in Kurukshetra and reproach Him for His behaviour. The gopis feel anger when Krishna suggests that they meditate on the Lord. Ishvara-koti (Hiranya-garbha) and Jiva-koti (Vairajya) Brahmas. The gopis criticise Brahma in vamya-bhava, but actually they glorify him. The gopis admire the form of Krishna. It’s very difficult to give up the desire for name, fame and reputation. Never criticise anyone and no need to glorify him. The story of how a thief transferred...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Rio de Janeiro 2024, Brazil 2024, Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, aparadhas (offences), festival: adhivasa, karma: previous life, Ramachandra: Rama-nama, sacred thread

08 Feb 2024 midday – Appearance of Srila Gurudeva BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 8, 2024 12:25 PM

Tomorrow we will celebrate the appearance of Srila Gurudeva BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja and Mauni Amavasya of Siva. ⁠Parvati’s lila doubting that Ramacandra is Bhagavan. ⁠If you have doubts in the Guru, the Vaisnavas and Bhagavan, you will lose everything. ⁠Parvati committed many offences: She lied to Siva and pretended to be Sita Devi. This was a reason for Sati (Parvati in the previous life) to abandon Her body. ⁠The glories of Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, he was born while everyone was...

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