Bhakti Chakora Ashrama – There are three Dhamas where the different manifestations of Krishna’s lilas are revealed: Dvaraka Puri, Mathura, and Vridavana, respectively purna, purnatara, and purnatama. – In Dvaraka and Mathura, aisvarya-lila predominates, in which opulence is manifest; in Vridavana, madhurya-lila predominates, and sweetness overshadows the opulence. – Vridavana possesses superior opulence throughout Vaikuntha, but this opulence remains overshadowed by the...
Bhagavan vs Brahman vs Paramatma
08 Aug 2026 morning – The Three Dhamas of Krishna and The Manifestation in His Lilas (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Bhakti Chakora Ashram – There are three Dhamas where the different manifestations of Krishna’s lilas are revealed: Dvaraka Puri, Mathura, and Vridavana, respectively purna, purnatara, and purnatama. – In Dvaraka and Mathura, aisvarya-lila predominates, in which opulence is manifest; in Vridavana, madhurya-lila predominates, and sweetness overshadows the opulence. – Vridavana possesses superior opulence throughout Vaikuntha, but this opulence remains overshadowed by the...
19 Apr 2026 evening – Bhagavat-tattva (English) – Bordeaux, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Impersonalists call God Brahman, which is actually His effulgence. Those who believe in the philosophy of Paramatma speak of the Supersoul that resides in the heart of all living entities. The soul will have the same size, regardless of the body, whether it is an ant or an elephant. He who has six opulences is called Bhagavan. God has many names. We can call Him Brahman, Bhagavan, or Paramatma. Hari is the one who destroys all unhappiness, and Rama is the one who is always playing in the hearts...