Bhakti-tattva

2026, Discourses in Bengali 2026, Canning 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, ananyas cintayanto mam, bhakta-pada-dhuli ara bhakta-pada-jala, Bhagavad-gita 9.22, Chaitanya-charitamrita Antya 16.60, Bengal Prachar 2026, Glories of Vaishnavas, Bengal Prachar 2026

18 Feb 2026 morning – The Glorification of Prabhasa Prabhu and His Family (Bengali) – Canning, West Bengal, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 18, 2026 7:00 AM

Verse: ananyāś cintayanto māṁ… (BG 9.22). Glorifying a Bengal family of Prabhasa Prabhu who are one-pointed to Guru and Krishna. “They are so humble, they live many years in one and the same bamboo hut even if it is cold outside. Whatever they have, they give to service. I have never seen a house like theirs. They never make repairs because all their money they give to service.” Comparison of this family to Sudama Vipra. Verse: bhakta-pada-dhūli āra bhakta-pada-jalai… (CC Antya 16.60) Sudama...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Canning 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, ananyas cintayanto mam, bhakta-pada-dhuli ara bhakta-pada-jala, Bhagavad-gita 9.22, Chaitanya-charitamrita Antya 16.60, Bengal Prachar 2026, Glories of Vaishnavas, Bengal Prachar 2026

18 Feb 2026 morning – The Glorification of Prabhasa Prabhu and His Family (English translation) – Canning, West Bengal, India

February 18, 2026 7:00 AM

Verse: ananyāś cintayanto māṁ… (BG 9.22). Glorifying a Bengal family of Prabhasa Prabhu who are one-pointed to Guru and Krishna. “They are so humble, they live many years in one and the same bamboo hut even if it is cold outside. Whatever they have, they give to service. I have never seen a house like theirs. They never make repairs because all their money they give to service.” Comparison of this family to Sudama Vipra. Verse: bhakta-pada-dhūli āra bhakta-pada-jalai… (CC Antya 16.60) Sudama...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Hari-katha at Airports 2026, Categories of Devotees, anartha-nivritti: removal of unwanted things (cleansing of the heart; stage of bhakti development), anukula-abhilasha: favorable desire (desire to please Krishna; favorable attitude in devotional service), aparadhas: ninda, bhagavat-prapti-abhilasha: desire to attain Bhagavan (longing to achieve Krishna; aspiration for direct realization of the Supreme Lord), bhagavatas: uttama-bhagavatas, bhajana-kriya: beginning of devotional practices (engagement in bhakti activities; stage after accepting guidance from guru), bhaktas: kanishtha-adhikari; madhyama-adhikari; uttama-adhikari, bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, character quality: criticism, devotees: categories of devotees, sauharda-abhilasha: desire for friendship (longing for loving affection; aspiration for a friendly relationship in bhakti), uttama-adhikari (highest-class devotees): 3 types of uttama-adhikari (murchita-kashaya; nirdhuta-kashaya; and bhagavata-parsada-deha-prapta), Vaishnavas: madhyama-vaishnava, Vilapa-kusumanjali

11 Feb 2026 evening (airport) – Categories of Devotees (English) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

February 11, 2026 6:00 PM

– Shraddha and sadhu-sanga are the stages of kanishtha-kanishtha adhikari; bhajana-kriya and anartha-nivritti are the stages of kanishtha-madhyama adhikari; nishtha is the stage of kanishtha-uttama adhikari; ruchi is the stage of madhyama-kanishtha adhikari, asakti is the stage of madhyama-madhyama adhikari, rati is the stage of madhyama-uttama adhikari, the stages from bhava to prema correspond to uttama-adhikari. – The stages of anartha-nivritti are: eka-desha-vartini, bahu-desha...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Garuda Captures a Snake Whose Tail Touched the Waters of the Ganges, Jagai and Madhai, Absorption in Bhajana, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, bhajana: absorption in bhajana

10 Feb 2026 evening – Absorption in Bhajana (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 10, 2026 6:00 PM

On Goloka Vrndavana described in the Brahma-samhita. On absorption in bhajana that distances us from material things and connects us with the divine mood. Explanation of how to make our hearts very soft, free from material attachment. A pastime in which Jagai and Madhai cling to the feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The infinite mercy of Nityananda Prabhu is expressed when reminding Mahaprabhu that in this age He would not use any weapon. Jagai and Madhai’s promise never to commit any...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, Garuda Captures a Snake Whose Tail Touched the Waters of the Ganges, Jagai and Madhai, Absorption in Bhajana, aparadhas: offenses (obstacles in devotional service; offenses against Krishna, devotees, holy name, dhama and other aspects of bhakti), aparadhas: types, bhajana: absorption in bhajana

10 Feb 2026 evening – Absorption in Bhajana (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands

February 10, 2026 6:00 PM

On Goloka Vrndavana described in the Brahma-samhita. On absorption in bhajana that distances us from material things and connects us with the divine mood. Explanation of how to make our hearts very soft, free from material attachment. A pastime in which Jagai and Madhai cling to the feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The infinite mercy of Nityananda Prabhu is expressed when reminding Mahaprabhu that in this age He would not use any weapon. Jagai and Madhai’s promise never to commit any...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, anarpita-carim cirat karunayavatirnah kalau, aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas, bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta-sangena parijayate, vidhi-marga-rata-jane svadhinata-ratna-dane, Brihan-naradiya Purana 4.33, Chaitanya-charitamrita Adi 1.4, Akrodha Paramananda, Krishna Nama Dhare Kata Bala, Sri Krsna Gopala Hari Mukunda, Aparadhas, spiritual paths: vidhi-marga

09 Feb 2026 evening – Sins Go to Those Who Defame (English translation) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 9, 2026 6:00 PM

PART 1 PART 2 Verse: bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta-saṅgena parijāyate… (Bṛhan Nāradīya Purāṇa). Guru is the one who gives us knowledge of the relationship with Krishna. Verse: vidhi-marga-rata-jane svadhinata-ratna-dane… (Krsna Nama Dhare Kata Bala, Saranagati). Katha on Isvara Candra Vidyasagara. Verse: yasya prasada bhagavat prasado… (Sri Gurvastakam). To enter bhakti, we first have to learn Sri Upadesamrta from Srila Rupa Gosvami. Explanation of the mantra “Sri Krsna Gopala Hari Mukunda”...

2026, Discourses in Hindi 2026, Zoetermeer 2026, Netherlands 2026, anarpita-carim cirat karunayavatirnah kalau, aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas, bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta-sangena parijayate, vidhi-marga-rata-jane svadhinata-ratna-dane, Brihan-naradiya Purana 4.33, Chaitanya-charitamrita Adi 1.4, Akrodha Paramananda, Krishna Nama Dhare Kata Bala, Sri Krsna Gopala Hari Mukunda, Aparadhas, spiritual paths: vidhi-marga

09 Feb 2026 evening – Sins Go to Those Who Defame (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 9, 2026 6:00 PM

Verse: bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta-saṅgena parijāyate… (Bṛhan Nāradīya Purāṇa). Guru is the one who gives us knowledge of the relationship with Krishna. Verse: vidhi-marga-rata-jane svadhinata-ratna-dane… (Krsna Nama Dhare Kata Bala, Saranagati). Katha on Isvara Candra Vidyasagara. Verse: yasya prasada bhagavat prasado… (Sri Gurvastakam). To enter bhakti, we first have to learn Sri Upadesamrta from Srila Rupa Gosvami. Explanation of the mantra “Sri Krsna Gopala Hari Mukunda”. Verse: ārādhyo...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Brazil 2026, Hari-bhakti-vilasa 2026, Gopinatha Mama Nivedana Shuno, Vaishnava Conduct, apasampradayas: unauthorized disciplic lines (deviations from the teachings of the original sampradaya; improper interpretations of bhakti), behavior: shuddha-sadachara, behavior: Vaishnava sadachar

05 Feb 2026 evening – The Importance of Sadacara: Virtuous Behavior (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil

February 5, 2026 6:00 PM

– Mahaprasada of Krsna and mahamahaprasada of Krsna and His pure devotee. – ⁠What it’s like to become a Vaisnava: tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā… (CC Adi-lila 17.31). – ⁠The thirteen apasampradayas: aola, baola, karttabhaja, neda, darvesa, sai, sahajiya, sakhi-bheki, smarta, jati-gosai, atibadi, cudadhari and gauranga-nagari. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada did not accept apasampradayas because their followers do not practice the four...

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