bhakti: stages

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28 Apr 2026 evening – Spiritual Development (English) – Dresden, Germany | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2026 6:00 PM

– Explanation of the difference between development in spiritual life and material life. – On the fruits of karma that come automatically. – On the need to take refuge at the lotus feet of Bhakti Devi for spiritual development. – Explanation of Krishna’s instruction to Arjuna to offer all the fruits of his actions to Him. – How to perform suddha-bhakti, pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord. – Sloka: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy...

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25 Apr 2026 evening – Sita-devi Appearance (English) – Siedelsbrunn, Germany

April 25, 2026 6:00 PM

Katha of Ramachandra and Sita Devi. Surpanakha represents duplicity and hypocrisy. On internet advertising and artificial intelligence. Vasistha Rsi, the guru of Lord Rama’s dynasty. On varnasrama-dharma. Whoever chants the Holy Names has all their past karmas destroyed. There is no other reliable process for self-realization in this Kali-yuga besides chanting the Holy Names of Krishna. Everyone thinks they find happiness in marriage. Only crazy people consider themselves happy. On the...

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21 Apr 2026 morning – Sadhana-bhakti (English) – Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 21, 2026 7:00 AM

On advancing in spiritual practice depending on knowledge of slokas (verses). Indication of the Sri Slokamrtam-Bindu, a book containing the main verses we should learn. On the three stages of bhakti: sadhana, bhava, and prema. The first stage of bhakti, sraddha, means faith in the Guru and the Scriptures. The glories of the gopala-mantra, the king of all mantras. A pastime where munis and rsis meet Lord Ramachandra after chanting the gopala-mantra for over ten thousand years. Lord Ramacandra...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Delhi 2026, India 2026, naham vipro na ca nara-patir napi vaisyo na sudro, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 13.80, Mahaprabhu Protects Gopal Guru from Abhirama Thakura’s Powerful Gaze, Om apavitrah pavitro va sarvavastham gato api va, Dur Nagari Badi Dur Nagari, Identity of the Soul, Vraja-bhava, bhakti: 3 stages of development (sadhana-bhakti; bhava-bhakti and prema-bhakti), bhakti: aropa-siddha-bhakti; sanga-siddha-bhakti; svarupa-siddha-bhakti, bhakti: stages, character quality: envy, mantra: mantra of purification

09 Apr 2026 evening – We are Servants of Krishna and Residents of Vrndavana (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 9, 2026 6:00 PM

On the strong feeling of separation from Krishna that the Vrajavasis felt when Krishna went to Mathura. Vamsivat, place of sweet lilas. Srila Gurudeva recounts memories of how the Vrajavasis are sweet and hospitable, and other memories. About Sridamavat. The importance of receiving Vaishnavas cordially and affectionately. Mahaprabhu’s lila with the young man He named Gopal Guru. Mahaprabhu protects Gopal Guru from the powerful gaze of sadhu Abhirama Thakura. Mantra of purification: om...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Delhi 2026, India 2026, naham vipro na ca nara-patir napi vaisyo na sudro, Mahaprabhu Protects Gopal Guru from Abhirama Thakura’s Powerful Gaze, Om apavitrah pavitro va sarvavastham gato api va, Dur Nagari Badi Dur Nagari, Identity of the Soul, Vraja-bhava, bhakti: 3 stages of development (sadhana-bhakti; bhava-bhakti and prema-bhakti), bhakti: aropa-siddha-bhakti; sanga-siddha-bhakti; svarupa-siddha-bhakti, bhakti: stages, character quality: envy, mantra: mantra of purification

09 Apr 2026 evening – We are Servants of Krishna and Residents of Vrndavana (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 9, 2026 6:00 PM

On the strong feeling of separation from Krishna that the Vrajavasis felt when Krishna went to Mathura. Vamsivat, place of sweet lilas. Srila Gurudeva recounts memories of how the Vrajavasis are sweet and hospitable, and other memories. About Sridamavat. The importance of receiving Vaishnavas cordially and affectionately. Mahaprabhu’s lila with the young man He named Gopal Guru. Mahaprabhu protects Gopal Guru from the powerful gaze of sadhu Abhirama Thakura. Mantra of purification: om...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Navadvipa 2026, India 2026, radhika hayena krsnera pranaya-vikara, Chaitanya-charitamrita Adi 4.59, Gaura-purnima 2026, bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru), bhakti: stages, rasas: humor in rasas

03 Mar 2026 afternoon room – Gaura-purnima (English translation) – Navadvipa, India

March 3, 2026 3:00 PM

Gurudeva asks a devotee to speak about Goura Purnima, Nimai, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Explanation of the relationship between the colors of the rasas (humors), as in the srngara-rasa. About the complexion and humor of Srimati Radhika present in Caitanya Mahaprabhu. About Krishna’s desire to savor the bhavas that Srimati Radhika feels for Him. Explanation of how viraha, the humor of longing, is superior to the humor of encounter. About vipralambha-bhava, the humor of separation nourishes...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Navadvipa 2026, India 2026, radhika hayena krsnera pranaya-vikara, Chaitanya-charitamrita Adi 4.59, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026, Gaura-purnima 2026, bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru), bhakti: stages, rasas: humor in rasas, Navadvipa-parikrama 2026

03 Mar 2026 afternoon room – Gaura-purnima (Hindi) – Navadvipa, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

March 3, 2026 3:00 PM

Gurudeva asks a devotee to speak about Goura Purnima, Nimai, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Explanation of the relationship between the colors of the rasas (humors), as in the srngara-rasa. About the complexion and humor of Srimati Radhika present in Caitanya Mahaprabhu. About Krishna’s desire to savor the bhavas that Srimati Radhika feels for Him. Explanation of how viraha, the humor of longing, is superior to the humor of encounter. About vipralambha-bhava, the humor of separation nourishes...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Hari-katha at Airports 2026, sarva-dharman parityajya, tasmac chastram pramanam te, Discourses with transcripts in English 2021, Discourses with transcripts in English 2026, Bhagavad-gita 16.24, Bhagavad-gita 18.66, Guru-nishtha, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), bhakti: stages, boomerang and arrow disciples: unstable disciples (disciples who come and go; lack of steadiness in spiritual practice), guru: guru-bhakti, guru: guru-nishtha, guru: nourishing disciples compared to a bird; fish; turtle and crocodile (different ways of caring and guiding)

07 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Guru Nistha and Guru Bhakti (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 7, 2026 6:00 PM

SUMMARY On the stages of bhakti. The material body does not tolerate prema, it is something very rare. Practice bhajana and sadhana life after life. In the nistha and ruci stages, the sadhaka no longer falls, especially in the ruci stage. Step-by-step explanations are provided in the Madhurya Kadambini. On the boomerang and arrow disciples. The main point is guru-nistha and guru-bhakti, the backbone of sadhana and bhajana. An example of loyalty to the guru is the behavior of a dog towards its...

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