Bhakti-tattva
02 May 2025 morning – Uttama-Adhikari, Madhyama-Adhikari and Kanistha-Adhikari (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The kanistha-adhikari places great emphasis on the worship of the Deities, but his faith is weak, he does not have a good knowledge of the Scriptures. However, he has faith in the Guru and the Scriptures. The madhyama-adhikari has four qualities and all the instructions of the Upadesamrta are for him. The uttama-adhikari, he does not need instructions; he never sees things externally, everything is related to the lilas that arise automatically within him. The kanistha-adhikari has to do service...
01 May 2025 morning – Sadhana of Kali-yuga (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
To understand the love that the Gosvamis have in their hearts, it is necessary to read their books. About the book Prema Vivarta (Whirlwind of Prema) by Jagadananda Pandita. Vamya-bhava and daksina-bhava in parakiya-rasa. Four bhavas of parakiya: nivaranata, durlabhata, pracchana-kamakata and vamyata. The difference between the lover’s love in the spiritual world is in the material world. Transcendental lust is the love of the gopis. Lila of Krsna missing the vrajavasis in Dvaraka;...
26 Apr 2025 evening – The Benefits of Hearing Krsna-katha (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
In Srimad Bhagavatam, Sukadeva Gosvami Pada told Pariksit Maharaja: Everyone wants to hear Krsna-katha. Confidential matters between Lord Narayana and Narada Rsi. Rohini Devi glorifies Krsna-katha in Dvaraka. In Jagannatha Puri, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu cries in the Mood of Separation from Krsna. The importance of having sambandha-jnana (knowledge of relationship with the Lord) Through the instructions of the sadhu and chanting of the Holy Names, we can see the Beautiful Form of the Lord...
23 Apr 2025 evening – Make a Temple out of Your Heart (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu once said that His name will be preached throughout the world. Make a temple out of your heart so that Radha-Krishna can reside there. The meaning of Gundicha-marjana lila. Devotees need a physical temple to gather together, a spiritual master to develop their bhakti and granthas (spiritual books). The importance of brihad-mridanga seva. Vapu-seva and vani-seva. The meaning of the name Krishna. GOD is G (Generator), (O) Operator and (D) Destroyer. Please...
03 Jan 2025 evening – Guru Tattva (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
About the importance of Guru Tattva. The importance of not criticizing but, at the same time, of speaking the truth. About the need to take shelter at the lotus feet of a Guru who is from the Vaisnava Sampradaya and to see if the Guru has Parampara. How Srimati Radhika’s prema was transmitted from Herself to Madhavendra Puripada, who passed it on to Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who passed it on to Rupa Gosvami Pada. About the nine phases of bhakti explained by Rupa Gosvami Pada. About the duty of...
07 Jun 2024 midday – We Came to This World to Serve Krishna (English) | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The supreme virtue is forgiveness. Why doesn’t Maya Devi have compassion for us? Our offense is not serving Krsna and wanting to enjoy the material world. You can follow all the rules, but if you don’t serve Krsna, everything is useless. Bhajana Rahasya by Bhaktivinoda Thakura and the process of practicing devotional service to the Lord. Sloka: guru-pādāśraya… (CC Madhya 22.115). 1st step: take shelter at the lotus feet of the Spiritual Master. 2nd step: receive spiritual...
29 Mar 2023 morning – The Creepers of Bhakti (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
-Tomorrow is Rama-navami-The creepers of bhakti-Sickness and old age make a devotee humble-Аjamila-katha in brief-On Ramapriya Vaikuntha-Anugrahaya bhaktanam shloka