– Beautiful description of the six opulences of the Lord. – Meaning of Acyuta. – On the inconceivable power of the Lord that allows His manifestation in various forms. – Description of the beautiful form, svayam rupah of Krishna playing His flute. – Citation of the forms Kalki, Kurma, Varaha, Rama, and Nrsimha of the Lord. – Explanation of the meaning of Govinda. – On knowledge (jnana) and detachment from everything (vairagya). – On how to...
Bhagavan's Six Opulences
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...
06 Jan 2024 midday – Guru-tattva and Bhagavat-tattva (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Guru is like Brahma. – Guru’s duty is to destroy anarthas in a disciple’s heart. – Gurvashtaka. – Gurudeva is called Bhagavan because he knows the past, present and future. – Bhagavan has 6 opulences. – Ashraya and vishaya. – Jiva-tattva Brahma and Bhagavat-tattva Brahma. – Jiva-koti Shiva and Ishvara-koti Shiva. – Svayama-rupa, tadekatma-rupa, avesha-rupa. – Narada Rishi observing Krishna’s lilas in Dvaraka. – Rasa dance is...