Sridhama has a very close relationship with Krsna and was feeling separation from Him in this place. Different pastimes took place here in Vamsivat and Bhandirvan, such as herding cows. A rasa-lila also took place in this location. In the transcendental world, when love becomes very condensed, it becomes maan. There are different types of maan. The banks of the Yamuna River are a very enchanting place. The forest in this place is so dense that neither the sun’s rays nor the moon’s...
rasa dance: rasa-lila
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31 Oct 2025 afternoon – Bhandiravana (English translation) – India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sridhama has a very close relationship with Krsna and was feeling separation from Him in this place. Different pastimes took place here in Vamsivat and Bhandirvan, such as herding cows. A rasa-lila also took place in this location. In the transcendental world, when love becomes very condensed, it becomes maan. There are different types of maan. The banks of the Yamuna River are a very enchanting place. The forest in this place is so dense that neither the sun’s rays nor the moon’s...
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05 Sep 2025 evening – The Appearance of Lord Vamanadeva (English) | Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 – The Lord appeared as Vamanadeva to fulfill the desire of the couple Prsni and Sutapa, after they performed severe austerities in Satya-yuga. – At the beginning of creation, in Satya-yuga, there was a couple named Prsni and Sutapa who performed severe austerities to meet the Lord. – The boon Narayana granted this couple was that He Himself would be born as their son for three lifetimes. – The first son, the Lord Himself, is named Prsnigarbha – the worshipable...
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02 Sep 2025 morning – Cupid Challenges Krsna (Hindi) | Murwillumbah, Australia
– In the rasa-lila, Krsna plays His flute and all the gopis approach. – The material Cupid thinks Krsna is just a cowherd boy and tries to conquer Him. – Explanation about Cupid trying to influence everyone with lust. – In his challenge, Cupid has five arrows, each with its own specific characteristic. – About Krsna’s five arrows. – Upon having darsana of Krsna’s transcendental form, Cupid fainted, remaining that way until the end of the rasa...
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29 Aug 2025 midday – Radha-tattva (Hindi) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 – The true birthplace of Lalita Devi is Karela. – Before Lalita appeared, her friends appeared as Citra Devi. – In that era, Srimati Radhika appeared in Raval. – According to Bhaktivinoda Thakura, wherever Lalita appears, Radha and Her sakhis also appear. – In each era, Radha appears from different places, such as fire, an egg, and sometimes a lotus in the Yamuna. – One of Radha’s names is Durga, which teaches us that we must...
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29 Aug 2025 midday – Radha-tattva (English translation) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The true birthplace of Lalita Devi is Karela. – Before Lalita appeared, her friends appeared as Citra Devi. – In that era, Srimati Radhika appeared in Raval. – According to Bhaktivinoda Thakura, wherever Lalita appears, Radha and Her sakhis also appear. – In each era, Radha appears from different places, such as fire, an egg, and sometimes a lotus in the Yamuna. – One of Radha’s names is Durga, which teaches us that we must perform severe austerities...
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29 Aug 2025 morning – Radha-Tatva (Hindi) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– It all depends on the place, time, and circumstances. – As part of society, we must follow rules and regulations. – The Guru is the one who gives knowledge of your relationship with the Divine Couple. – You must honor the Vaisnavas, but be single-minded toward your spiritual master. – You cannot accept just anyone as your Siksa-guru; you must evaluate how much respect that person offers your Gurudeva. – Srila Narayana Gosvami had Swamiji Prabhupada as his...
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29 Aug 2025 morning – Radha-Tatva (English translation) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– It all depends on the place, time, and circumstances.– As part of society, we must follow rules and regulations.– The Guru is the one who gives knowledge of your relationship with the Divine Couple.– You must honor the Vaisnavas, but be single-minded toward your spiritual master.– You cannot accept just anyone as your Siksa-guru; you must evaluate how much respect that person offers your Gurudeva.– Srila Narayana Gosvami had Swamiji Prabhupada as his...