Vedavyasa

10 Jan 2025, morning walk – Questions and Answers (English) | Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

0:00 – Question: What to do when doubts arise?5:00 – When should one stop association?13:00 – Question about the pastimes (lilas) in the universe.22:00 – On the importance of making the mind steady; the stages of steady and unsteady bhajan.28:00 – Question: How to become absorbed, for example, on Ekadashi?30:00 – On following Ekadashi; all efforts are for Krishna’s happiness.40:00 – Briefly about the katha of Mandava Rishi.49:00 – An example...

24 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 5 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

PART 1 0:03:06 – The presiding deity of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas is Srimati Radhika; this is established in the Brahma-samhita from the perspective of rasa-vichara (analysis of spiritual mellows); Krishna says, “I am alone,” and They manifest in various forms; this is stated in the First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam; dharma, dasya (adi-rasa and sringara-rasa); everything is manifest in sringara-rasa (conjugal love); there are 5 primary and 7 secondary rasas; all rasas are manifest...

24 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavad-saptaha, day 5 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

0:03:06 – The presiding deity of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas is Srimati Radhika; this is established in the Brahma-samhita from the perspective of rasa-vichara (analysis of spiritual mellows); Krishna says, “I am alone,” and They manifest in various forms; this is stated in the First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam; dharma, dasya (adi-rasa and sringara-rasa); everything is manifest in sringara-rasa (conjugal love); there are 5 primary and 7 secondary rasas; all rasas are manifest in...

21 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 2 (Hindi) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The story of the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami and how he heard about the Bhagavatam uttered by Siva to Parvati. ⁠Bhagavad-katha is a nectar that is drunk through the ears. ⁠Money should be used for bhakti-seva, this is a good use of money, for the good of others. ⁠About the importance of Temples. ⁠Just like money, give Harikatha to those who are qualified to receive this wealth. ⁠Vyasadeva attracts Sukadeva through the recitation of the Bhagavatam. ⁠Krsna attracts everyone with the beautiful sound...

21 Nov 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavat-saptaha, day 2 (English translation) | Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

The story of the birth of Sukadeva Gosvami and how he heard about the Bhagavatam uttered by Siva to Parvati. ⁠Bhagavad-katha is a nectar that is drunk through the ears. ⁠Money should be used for bhakti-seva, this is a good use of money, for the good of others. ⁠About the importance of Temples. ⁠Just like money, give Harikatha to those who are qualified to receive this wealth. ⁠Vyasadeva attracts Sukadeva through the recitation of the Bhagavatam. ⁠Krsna attracts everyone with the beautiful sound...

22 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 2 (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Reciting all the verses of Srimad Bhagavatam as on the three main occasions is impossible. The three places where Srimad Bhagavatam was recited. The Rsis asked Suta Gosvami their questions and requested him to be merciful to them. The difference between everything that is material and temporary, and everything that is related to the soul. The six questions asked by the Rsis. We are all blind and for this reason it is necessary to receive darsana through the ears. Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 1...

22 Oct 2024 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 2 (English translation) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Reciting all the verses of Srimad Bhagavatam as on the three main occasions is impossible. The three places where Srimad Bhagavatam was recited. The Rsis asked Suta Gosvami their questions and requested him to be merciful to them. The difference between everything that is material and temporary, and everything that is related to the soul. The six questions asked by the Rsis. We are all blind and for this reason it is necessary to receive darsana through the ears. Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 1...

21 Oct 2024 morning – Sri Damodarastakam (Hindi) | Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

00:01:34 – Mother Yashoda and the Milk: The Desire to Serve Krishna. Engaging Everything in Service.00:07:11 – The Selfish Desire for Liberation is Egoistic00:09:09 – Mother Yashoda Sprinkles Water: Ensuring the Milk Serves Krishna00:14:12 – Rupa Gosvamipada’s Definition of Bhakti. Types of Mamata (Possessiveness) and Bhava (Spiritual Emotions).00:21:26 – Subal and Krishna: Friendships in Vraja. The Pastime of the Cowherd Boys by the Yamuna.00:32:00 –...