Bhakti-tattva

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Italian 2026, Francavilla 2026, Puglia 2025, Italy 2026, guru-mukha-padma-vakya citete koriya aikya, sraddha-sabde — visvasa kahe sudrdha niscaya, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 22.62, Sri Guru Charana Padma, Beginning of Bhakti, sound: shabda-brahman, vishvasa: faith (firm trust in Krishna; confidence in the process of bhakti)

13 Apr 2026 evening – How to Enter Bhakti Yoga (English) – Francavilla, Italy | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 13, 2026 6:00 PM

The true meaning of yoga and karma. Spiritual life begins with visvasa, faith. Verse: śraddhā’-śabde — viśvāsa kahe sudṛḍha niścaya… (CC Madhya-lila 22.62). The qualification required of Ramanuja Acarya’s disciples that prevented them from receiving diksa-mantras. Verse: guru mukha padma vakya cittete koriya aikya… (Sri Guru Carana Padma). The sound that comes from Guru’s mouth is transcendental, sabda-brahma. The example of Sabari, disciple of Matanga Rsi. The principal practice of...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Delhi 2026, India 2026, vividha-kusuma-vrndotphulla-dhammilla-ghati, Krishna Offers Betel Nut and Srimati Radhika Reveals Her Loving Anger, Nishanta-lila, The Thieves Who Chanted the Names of Hari as Secret Words While Robbing a Person, Yamuna Puline Kadamba Kanane, Proper Mood of Chanting the Holy Names, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), anger: mana (loving anger), aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti)

08 Apr 2026 evening – The Proper Mood of Chanting (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 8, 2026 6:00 PM

The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. Nishanta-lila katha. Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. 10 nama-aparadhas. On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. What we should think while chanting harinama. The glories of peacock and female deer. Lila: When Krishna Offered Betel Nut, Radha...

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08 Apr 2026 evening – The Proper Mood of Chanting (English translation) – Delhi, India

April 8, 2026 6:00 PM

– The role of Vrinda-devi is crucial, especially in nishanta-lila. – Nishanta-lila katha. – Story: The thieves chanted the names of Hari (Gopala, Madhava, Damodara, Keshava, Hari and Vasudeva) as secret words to rob a person (good explanation of a wordplay). – Many people chant nama, but the mood is what matters most. – 10 types of nama-aparadhas. – On nama-abhasa and shuddha-nama. – What we should think while chanting harinama. – The glories of...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Gujarat 2026, India 2026, catur-vidha bhajante mam janah sukrtino 'rjuna, Bhagavad-gita 7.16, Devotional Service to Krishna

06 Apr 2026 midday – The Highest Mood of Bhajana to Krishna (English translation) – Surat, Gujarat, India

April 6, 2026 12:00 PM

– How the Vrajavasis feel separation from Krishna. – Happiness comes to those who chant the Holy Names. – Four types of people who chant Bhajana to Krishna. – Verse: catur-vidhā bhajante māṁ janāḥ sukṛtino ‘rjuna… (Bhagavad Gita 7.16). – Lilas from the Ramayana. – We can only practice spiritual life in the human species. – Four types of people who do not chant Bhajana to Krishna. – In this world we are obligated to perform actions...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Gujarat 2026, India 2026, catur-vidha bhajante mam janah sukrtino 'rjuna, Bhagavad-gita 7.16, Devotional Service to Krishna

06 Apr 2026 midday – The Highest Mood of Bhajana to Krishna (Hindi) – Gujarat, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 6, 2026 12:00 PM

How the Vrajavasis feel separation from Krishna.

Happiness comes to those who chant the Holy Names.

Four types of people who chant Bhajana to Krishna.

Verse: catur-vidhā bhajante māṁ janāḥ sukṛtino ‘rjuna… (Bhagavad Gita 7.16).

Lilas from the Ramayana.

We can only practice spiritual life in the human species.

Four types of people who do not chant Bhajana to Krishna.

In this world we are obligated to perform actions (karma) and pay for them in this life or the next.

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05 Apr 2026 Talking too much…takes away our intelligence (Hindi)

April 5, 2026 12:00 PM

Talking too much…takes away our intelligence.
Kabir Das warned about it.
Hear the real meaning of vacho vegam by Srila Gurudeva Sri Srimad Bhaktivedant Vana Gosvami Maharaja Ji
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Bhuj 2026, Gujarat 2026, India 2026, Shikshashtaka 1, Krishna Disguised as a Young Boy Asks a Merchant for One Rupee and the Merchant Asks Banke Bihari for Five Crore Rupees, The Thieves Who Chanted the Names of Hari as Secret Words While Robbing a Person, Sita Ram Kahiye, What We Should Pray For, aparadhas (offences), Ramachandra: Rama-nama

01 Apr 2026 evening – Ask Only for Bhakti from Bhagavan (Hindi) – Bhuj, India

April 1, 2026 6:00 PM

– On mandira, kirtana and sankirtana. – Do not ask Bhagavan for material things, as you will receive them according to your karma. – Bharata asked Ganga-devi for a boon that his love for Rama would always grow. This is a lesson for us on how to pray. – Bhagavan only looks at bhava and bhakti. – Indra tried to kill Vritrasura, but failed. – Vritrasura-katha: the attachment of a baby bird or calf to its mother. – The lila of Krsna coming as a small boy...

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01 Apr 2026 evening – Ask Only for Bhakti from Bhagavan (English translation) – Bhuj, India

April 1, 2026 6:00 PM

– On mandira, kirtana and sankirtana. – Do not ask Bhagavan for material things, as you will receive them according to your karma. – Bharata asked Ganga-devi for a boon that his love for Rama would always grow. This is a lesson for us on how to pray. – Bhagavan only looks at bhava and bhakti. – Indra tried to kill Vritrasura, but failed. – Vritrasura-katha: the attachment of a baby bird or calf to its mother. – The lila of Krsna coming as a small boy...

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