Bhakti-tattva

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Guaruja 2025, Brazil 2025, Krishna Protects Srimati Radhika’s Footprints from the Scorching Sun, Glories of the Holy Names, kunja: Svananda-sukhada kunja, liberation

07 Dec 2025 evening – The Glories of Harinama (English) – Guaruja, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 7, 2025 6:00 PM

Regarding the liberation pastimes of Gajendra by Lord Vishnu. By offering a lotus to the Lord in his mind, Gajendra was liberated. We should take shelter at the lotus feet of a trustworthy guru. Those who follow the advaita path, as soon as they touch the dust of Vrndavana, their conception changes. Vrndavana is not an ordinary place, the dust of Vrndavana is transcendental. Krishna covers the sun with His pitambara to cover the footprints of Srimati Radhika. The highest place is Radha-kunda...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Santos 2025, Brazil 2025, Krishna-tattva, Surrender, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage)

07 Dec 2025 morning walk – Krishna’s Wish Is the Best Wish (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 7, 2025 6:07 AM

FULL VIDEO PART 1 PART 2 Everything depends on Krishna’s wish. When an exalted devotee of the Lord prays to Him, He will listen. Generally, devotees do not want to change Krishna’s wish, because Krishna’s wish is the best wish. When Srimati Radharani and Krishna swim in the Radha-kunda, and She lets Krishna win, this demonstrates that the pure devotee fulfills Krishna’s wish. Srimati Radhika knows Krishna’s heart and never opposes it. This is explained in the Prema...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Santos 2025, Brazil 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, guru: guru-bhakti, guru: guru-nishtha, soul: conditioned soul

06 Dec 2025 evening – Chanting the Holy Names Is Everything (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 6, 2025 6:00 PM

– Meaning of the name Jay Govinda: Jay means all glories and also victory, and Govinda is He who gives pleasure to all living entities. – Glorification to the beloved devotee Jay Govinda Dasa Prabhu Brahmacari who left his body on December 1, 2025. – The conditioned soul does not have spontaneous love for Guru and Krishna. – Glorifying the Vaishnavas is very important! – Importance of guru-nistha and guru-bhakti. – Sloka: harer nāma harer nāma… (CC...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Santos 2025, Brazil 2025, Qualities of Pure Devotees, Vaishnava Conduct

06 Dec 2025 midday – We Should Not Criticize Anyone (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 6, 2025 12:00 PM

By glorifying and remembering Hari, Guru, and Vaishnavas, we are protected from Maya, and all obstacles disappear. Bengali proverb that says that sadhus are discovered when their bodies turn to ashes, for it is after their departure that they are glorified. Pralambasura disguised himself as a cowherd boy of Krishna, but Krishna and Balarama recognized that demon. Sloka: api cet su-duracāro… (Bhagavad Gita 9.30). Krishna has the duty to purify the heart of whoever is one-sided to Him, in the...

2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Zoetermeer 2025, Netherlands 2025, Development of Bhakti, guru: guru's chastisement, guru: guru's mercy, maya: gunas

30 Nov 2025 evening – We Should Always Progress in Bhakti (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

November 30, 2025 6:00 PM

There is no difference between Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. On the three forms of Krishna and His three dhamas. The three necessary books. We should always progress in bhakti. The more knowledge you gain, the more humble you become. The more humble a person becomes, the more mercy they receive. We should not have bad associations in this material world. Katha of the jackal and the crow. The sastras say that when you praise someone, that person’s qualities may diminish. A...

2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Delhi 2025, East Kailash 2025, India 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, samskaras

26 Nov 2025 evening – The Honour of Being a Vaishnava (Hindi) – East Kailash, India

November 26, 2025 6:00 PM

– People in this world enjoy themselves, yet they never host Vaishnavas. – The meaning of the word ‘putra’. – None of Gandhari’s sons were devotees as they did not receive proper samskaras. – Prahlada Maharaja and his classmates. – The number of generations of kanishtha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari to be delivered. – How demigods welcome the birth of a Vaishnava. – Death can happen suddenly. – Your bhajana should be...

2025, Discourses Translated into English 2025, Delhi 2025, East Kailash 2025, India 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, samskaras

26 Nov 2025 evening – The Honour of Being a Vaishnava (English translation) – East Kailash, India

November 26, 2025 6:00 PM

– People in this world enjoy themselves, yet they never host Vaishnavas. – The meaning of the word ‘putra’. – None of Gandhari’s sons were devotees as they did not receive proper samskaras. – Prahlada Maharaja and his classmates. – The number of generations of kanishtha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari to be delivered. – How demigods welcome the birth of a Vaishnava. – Death can happen suddenly. – Your bhajana should be...

2025, Discourses Translated into English 2025, Bhuj 2025, Gujarat 2025, India 2025, Types of Sevakas

19 Nov 2025 midday – Different Types of Sevakas (English translation) – Bhuj, India

November 19, 2025 12:02 PM

PART 1 PART 2 – We should understand Gurudeva’s mood and follow his instructions. – Lord Ramachandra did not question His father’s decision, but simply proceeded to the forest for a 14-year exile. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura realised his guru’s innermost desires (for example, with regard to the temple in Kolkata). – The story of Ekalavya. Ekalavya is an example of a disciple acting out of ignorance. – Karna’s story: Karna is an example of a...

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