Bhakti’s Superiority Over Other Paths – Vanamadhuryam Video Archive

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07 Aug 2026 evening – The Supremacy of Bhakti Over Jnana (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil

August 7, 2026 6:00 PM

Bhakti Cakora Ashram – Many people postpone spiritual practice, grow old without practicing sadhana, and end up feeling regret for having wasted their lives. – In old age, it is common to reflect on what has been done and realize that material achievements do not last forever. – True comfort comes from spiritual life, and not just from material achievements and possessions. – The example of the dog teaches loyalty to the master, responsibility, and care for what has been...

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14 Jan 2026 evening – Bhakti-yoga is the Highest Yoga (English) – Pipa, Brazil

January 14, 2026 6:00 PM

– Kali-yuga is an era characterised by conflict.– Bhagavad-gita discusses 18 types of yoga, including hatha-yoga, raja-yoga, karma-yoga and jnana-yoga.– Bhakti-yoga is considered the highest form of yoga.– God is the embodiment of love. We must learn how to serve God.– The Lord is our maintainer and protector.– Story: Vrikasura (later known as Basmasura) planned to kill his protector, Shiva. However, Vishnu finally killed Vrikasura by tricking him.– The...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, San Jose 2025, Costa Rica 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, bhakti: definitions of bhakti, consciousness: Krishna Consciousness, Mahabharata

13 Dec 2025 morning – Bhakti Is Something Very Valuable (English) – San Jose, Costa Rica

December 13, 2025 7:00 AM

– Bhakti means the tendency to serve Krishna, and the root cause of Krishna-bhakti is association with the sadhu. – Sloka: bhaktis tu bhagavad-bhakta… (Brhan-naradiya Purana, 4.33). – The difference between punya-karma (pious activities) and sukrti (spiritual pious activities). – Trees also feel cold, heat, and pain, but they can’t do anything about it. – The states of consciousness of the soul are: acchadita-cetana (covered, as in plants), sankucita...

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 in English 2025, Seattle 2025, USA 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), ghee lamp, service: cooking

20 Jul 2025 morning – What Grants Bhakti and Jnana (English) | Seattle, USA

July 20, 2025 7:00 AM

* On the seven oceans and islands. * If we associate with good people, good qualities will come; otherwise, not. Associate with a sadhu, for through their influence, their qualities will come to us. * We should reject bad associations, especially with Mayavadis and those who have no faith in the Vedas. * We must bathe before cooking and worshiping Thakuraji. * Those who eat food prepared by those who have not bathed will have a disturbed mind. * Pure water is compared to suddha-bhakti (pure...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2025, Rio de Janeiro 2025, Brazil 2025, Bhakti's Superiority Over Other Paths

22 Jun 2025 midday – Yoga: Its Importance and Different Types (English) | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

June 22, 2025 12:00 PM

* There are 18 types of yoga explained in the Bhagavad Gita. * To achieve your ultimate goal, you must first attain different perfections: of asana, mantra, mood and your constitutional form. * Do not neglect the practice of asanas because they make the body stronger and healthier, but you should not practice them alone. * We should chant the mantra OM every day for at least 5 minutes to remove all obstacles present in our body. * OM = AUM in Sanskrit. A is Krsna, U is Srimati Radhika and M are...

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29 May 2025 evening – The Meaning of the Word Yoga (English) | Bari, Puglia, Italy

May 29, 2025 6:00 PM

– Srila Gurudeva BV Vana Gosvami Maharaja expresses his joy at being with the Italian devotees and praises their dedication to Srila Gurudeva BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. – Only by the mercy of Gurudeva, Nitai and Gouranga is it possible to organize a Festival. – Difference between vapu-seva and vani-seva to the Guru. – Srila Gurudeva comments in detail on how the Italian devotees did vani-seva with excellence. – Yoga means to unite and viyoga means to separate...

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