Story of Sagara Maharaja. Kapila Muni is not Kapila Deva, son of Devahuti. Bhagiratha, a descendant of Sagara Maharaja, decides to liberate the children of Sagara Maharaja by bringing the Ganges River to Earth. The Ganges has three currents, and one of its names is Jahnavi Puline. Song: Sri Ganga Stotram: Devi Suresvari Bhagavati Gange. Beautiful song by Bhaktivinoda Thakura: Kabe Gaura Vane. The Vaivarta Purana and the Brahma Purana glorify Ganga Devi. There is the Ganga sakhi (friend) of...
Vaishnavas: 26 qualities
19 Sep 2025 morning – Last Instructions of the Season in New Zealand (English) | Auckland, New Zealand
To chant the Holy Names, we must abandon the ten types of offenses against them. One who worships Lord Visnu is a Vaisnava. The twenty-six qualities of a Vaisnava cannot appear immediately; they emerge gradually. Uttama-adhikaris are always absorbed in asta-kaliya-lila. Of the ten offenses against the Holy Names, the first three are the most prominent. Never criticize any sadhu, much less dishonor the Guru. Never consider Lord Siva greater than Sri Krsna. We should not associate with one who...
03 Jul 2025 morning – The Good Conduct of a Devotee (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil
– Always offer incense, lamp and flowers to the Deity. – Vaisnavas have 26 qualities. – Krsna is Satyam Param Dhimahi: The Supreme Truth. – There is temporary truth and eternal truth. – Zero only has value when associated with a number. – A good wife should be like Sita, Draupadi, Ahilya, Mandodari, Tara, Kunti, etc. – A good husband should be like Rama, Nanda Maharaja, Yudhisthira, etc. – Use your money and everything you have in the...
01 Jul 2025 midday – The Mood of Ratha Yatra (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Explanation of the meaning of the Chariot and Asana (seat) of Lord Jagannatha. – The Mood of service to Krsna and the qualities of a sadhaka. – About the two stages of sadhana-bhakti, a process where the 26 qualities of a Vaisnava will manifest. – About speaking the truth. – Pastime where Krsna asks Yudhisthira Maharaja to say that Asvatthama, Dronacarya’s son, is dead. – Reasons for Krsna to perform the rasa dance – The moods of Vraja: sakhya...