The materialistic pursuit of karmis and the empty knowledge of jnanis. Sloka: krsna-bhakti-janma-mula haya sadhu-sanga… (CC Madhya 22.83). Devotees are like cuckoo birds in the mango forest, always chanting the Holy Names with spontaneous devotion. Life is useless without bhajana and sadhana. Sloka: vaco vegam manasah krodha-vegam… (Upadesamrta verse 1). The process of Bhakti begins with vaidhi-sraddha (initial faith) and gradually evolves into raganuga-bhakti (greed). Rupa Gosvami instructs to...
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2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into French 2025, Paris 2025, France 2025, Ke Jabi Ke Jabi Bhai, Sadhana-bhakti, Self-Realization, character quality: envy, devotees: categories of devotees, kamatmika bhakti type: sambhoga-iccha-mayi, kamatmika bhakti type: tat-tad-bhava-iccha-mayi, soul: conditioned soul
22 May 2025 evening – The Development of Sadhana and Realization in Bhakti (English) | Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
A boat is made of wood suitable for it not to sink, in the same way, the Guru gives everything to the disciple whose heart is clean and tidy. The song Amara Jivana explains that the conditioned soul has no good qualities, but the devotee who recognizes his disqualification is sincere. The heart cannot be cleaned with soap and water; one must chant Harinama: harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam… (CC Madhya-lila 6.242). The duration of life in each of the four yugas is different. The...
2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into French 2025, Paris 2025, France 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, renunciation, renunciation (vairagya)
22 May 2025 morning – Just Being in Krsna Consciousness Is a Great Good Fortune (English) | Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The natural tendency of the jiva is to render devotional service to the Lord and to give up karma, jnana, yoga and tapasya. Verse in which Krsna states that He provides the devotee with everything he needs: ananyāś cintayanto māṁ… (BG 9.22). The nature of the mind is to be always in motion. How to control the mind? Through abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (renunciation). If you want to enjoy family life, do not see Govinda Deva because you will become detached, but your life will be successful...
2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Lithuanian 2025, Vilnius 2025, Lithuania 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, renunciation, renunciation (vairagya), service: krishna-seva
20 May 2025 evening – The Glories of the Holy Name (English) | Vilnius, Lithuania | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
On the difficulties of spiritual practices in this Kali-yuga. Everyone criticizes those who do Krsna-seva. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu stimulated the enthusiasm of devotees in the Gundica Temple. The two meanings of the praises of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s song in Bengali: Suddha-Bhakata. The meaning of carana-renu is the attainment of the Guru’s mood, whose inner meaning is the dust of the Guru’s feet. Teaching on following in the footsteps of the...
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20 May 2025 morning – Love, Affection and Caring (English) | Vilnius, Lithuania | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
A pastime where Krsna goes to Duryodhana’s palace with the purpose of preventing the outbreak of war. Reasons for Krsna not accepting the food offered by Duryodhana. Krsna accepts the food that is offered with love, affection and caring. Krsna appears at Vidhura and Vidhurani’s house without warning. Explanation about Vidhurani’s mood, bhava. Gurudeva glorifies Sri Srimad BV Vamana Gosvami Maharaja, who was known as the dictionary of slokas, because he knew by heart all the...
2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Lithuanian 2025, Vilnius 2025, Lithuania 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, bhakti: bhakti-lata-bija (seed of bhakti), bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna), sound: material sound, sound: shabda-brahman, sound: transcendental sound, universe
18 May 2025 evening – The Glories of the Holy Name (English) | Vilnius, Lithuania | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The Guru plants the seed of bhakti in the heart of his disciple. The primary cause of bhakti is sadhu-sanga. Karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, mystical yoga and any kind of tapasya (austerity) are not superior to bhakti-yoga and sadhu-sanga. Association with a sadhu allows one to sustain the entire Universe. Sadhu-sanga is hearing Harikatha from a sadhu. There are two types of sounds: sabda-brahma (transcendental sound) and material sound. Why are sadhus and Vaisnavas traveling the world preaching? How...
2025, Discourses Translated into English 2025, Zoetermeer 2025, Netherlands 2025, Guru-nishtha, Shraddha/Faith, sampradaya: Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya, soul: conditioned soul, spiritual progress
15 May 2025 evening – Sraddha and Nistha in Srila Gurudeva Are the Foundation of Spiritual Progress (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
It is written in the sastra that by only five days of sadhu-sanga and Harikatha life becomes successful, it is not enough to have a long life. Since time immemorial the jivas spend their lives repeating the same behavior. It is necessary to be in sadhu-sanga. Surrender to the Guru and Bhagavan, then your sadhana and memory will be fine. The conditioned soul, whether male or female, has purusa-abhimana, the conception of being the enjoyer. The Three Deities of Vrndavana and what They...
