If we want to realize bhajana, we must acquire renunciation. Story of Saci Devi, also known as Gangamata Gosvamini. We should never criticize any woman. If we want Bhakti Devi to manifest in our hearts, we must listen to the story of Gangamata Gosvamini. How Mahaprabhu liberated Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. By taking sannyasa, Mahaprabhu liberated six types of people who did not want to receive His prema. Mahaprabhu gives darsana of His six-armed form, Shad-bhuja, to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Each...
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08 Mar 2026 late evening – Gangamata Gosvamini and Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya (English translation) – Gangamata Gaudiya Matha, India
If we want to realize bhajana, we must acquire renunciation. Story of Saci Devi, also known as Gangamata Gosvamini. We should never criticize any woman. If we want Bhakti Devi to manifest in our hearts, we must listen to the story of Gangamata Gosvamini. How Mahaprabhu liberated Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. By taking sannyasa, Mahaprabhu liberated six types of people who did not want to receive His prema. Mahaprabhu gives darsana of His six-armed form, Shad-bhuja, to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Each...
16 Feb 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (English translation) – Canning, West Bengal, India
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 Sukadeva explains to Pariksit Maharaja about knowledge and renunciation. Bhakti is seva-vrtti. Verse: na sādhayati māṁ yogo na sāṅkhyaṁ dharma uddhava… (Srimad Bhagavatam 11.14.20). Pastime between Krsna and Sridama demonstrates the mood of the Vrajavasis (lokik-sad-bandhu-prat-vriti). The Lord is at the same time: Sarvajnata = knows everything; Mugdhata = completely innocent. Mother Yasoda binds Krishna to the mortar (Dama-bandhana-lila). Seven generations receive the...
16 Feb 2026 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 3 (Bengali) – Canning, West Bengal, India
Sukadeva explains to Pariksit Maharaja about knowledge and renunciation. Bhakti is seva-vrtti. Verse: na sādhayati māṁ yogo na sāṅkhyaṁ dharma uddhava… (Srimad Bhagavatam 11.14.20). Pastime between Krsna and Sridama demonstrates the mood of the Vrajavasis (lokik-sad-bandhu-prat-vriti). The Lord is at the same time: Sarvajnata = knows everything; Mugdhata = completely innocent. Mother Yasoda binds Krishna to the mortar (Dama-bandhana-lila). Seven generations receive the opportunity for...
01 Jan 2026 midday – Sri Krishna (English) – Palhoca, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and He presents Himself as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan. – Close your eyes, place your hand on your chest, and perceive the presence of God in His Paramatma form, Supersoul. – Krishna controls all the innumerable universes; He controls Shiva, Brahma, Narada, all without exception. – This universe of ours is administered by Catur-mukha Brahma (Four-Headed Brahma). This is the smallest Brahmanda of all. – Krishna...
28 Dec 2025 evening – The Glories of the Srimad Bhagavatam (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Before beginning a song, we should read its meaning and translation, so our hearts will be touched. To truly listen means to practice what you have heard. In Kali-yuga, many people will come to confuse us, and we will not know which perfect path and philosophy we should follow. Therefore, Mahaprabhu instructs us to be single-minded in Guru and Krishna, and to chant the Holy Names. If our mind is disturbed, it means we are not listening to Harikatha correctly. What our Guru Parampara is saying...
10 Dec 2025 evening – Chant the Holy Names with Firm Faith (English) – Bogota, Colombia
– Mahaprabhu said, “One day, people will chant the holy names throughout the world.” – Glorification of the local Sri Sri Gaura Narayana Matha. – The mercy of akhanda-Guru-Tattva, Nityananda Prabhu. – Guru-nishtha is the backbone of our bhakti. – The nine limbs of bhakti. – The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation. Control your mind through constant practice and renunciation, and chant the holy names to liberate it. – Verse: ‘Ceto-darpaṇa...
27 Oct 2025 evening – How to Benefit from the Month of Kartika (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India
* Parikrama, publications, and preaching cannot stop. * During the month of Damodara, one should lead a life of celibacy and use financial resources in the service of the Guru and Vaisnavas. * Following varnasrama-dharma but not developing a taste for Harikatha leads to hell. * How to develop a taste for Harikatha. * Harikatha is spoken according to the listeners. * During the month of Kartika, Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja suggested reading the Raya Ramananda Samvada. * Personal...