Development of Bhakti

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02 Jul 2026 midday – The Condensation of Prema in the Heart (English) – Portland, USA

July 2, 2026 12:00 PM

– The Holy Names are cintamani (fulfilling gems); Krishna is rasa-vigraha (the embodiment of rasa) and the reservoir of ananda (bliss); He is complete. – Remember that the Mahamantra is composed of sixteen names. – Sadhana and bhajana are not the same thing. Sadhana ranges from sraddha (faith) to asakti (attachment). – After sadhana-bhakti—the function of which is to cleanse the heart of anarthas (unwanted elements)—comes bhava-bhakti and rati (spiritual affection)...

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28 Apr 2026 evening – Spiritual Development (English) – Dresden, Germany | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2026 6:00 PM

– Explanation of the difference between development in spiritual life and material life. – On the fruits of karma that come automatically. – On the need to take refuge at the lotus feet of Bhakti Devi for spiritual development. – Explanation of Krishna’s instruction to Arjuna to offer all the fruits of his actions to Him. – How to perform suddha-bhakti, pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord. – Sloka: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Cartago 2025, Costa Rica 2025, Development of Bhakti, Goal of bhakti, The Qualification to Preach, bhakti: bhakti-yoga (path of devotion; the practice of connecting with Krishna through devotional service; the process of awakening love for Krishna)

15 Dec 2025 evening – How to Attain True Love (English) – Cartago, Costa Rica | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 15, 2025 6:00 PM

The meaning of Bhakti-yoga. The difference between material love and transcendental love. How to find a way out of worldly suffering. The spiritual science behind the search for genuine love. By absorbing the mind in material beings, in the next life one assumes that form. Story of Bharata Maharaja. To see God, a process beginning with sadhu-sanga is necessary. How to build a relationship with Krishna. Mother’s love is the closest to divine love. Krishna is eager to meet us. Song: Sri...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, San Jose 2025, Costa Rica 2025, Development of Bhakti, Goal of bhakti, The Qualification to Preach, Tulasi-devi

14 Dec 2025 evening – We Must Practice What We Hear (English) – San Jose, Costa Rica | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

December 14, 2025 6:00 PM

Only with the human body can we associate with the sadhu and hear Harikatha. Katha about the three dolls with different values: if we are listening to Harikatha correctly, we will receive its fruit. We must practice what we are hearing in the Harikatha. Without practice, everything will come out the other ear. The primary cause of krsna-bhakti is sadhu-sanga. A moment of association with the sadhu makes it possible to attain the highest perfect goal, but it is necessary to associate with the...

2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Zoetermeer 2025, Netherlands 2025, Development of Bhakti, guru: guru's chastisement, guru: guru's mercy, maya: gunas

30 Nov 2025 evening – We Should Always Progress in Bhakti (Hindi) – Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

November 30, 2025 6:00 PM

There is no difference between Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. On the three forms of Krishna and His three dhamas. The three necessary books. We should always progress in bhakti. The more knowledge you gain, the more humble you become. The more humble a person becomes, the more mercy they receive. We should not have bad associations in this material world. Katha of the jackal and the crow. The sastras say that when you praise someone, that person’s qualities may diminish. A...

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08 Jul 2025 evening – Stages of Perfection (Hindi) | Houston, USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 8, 2025 6:00 PM

– On Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami’s prayer to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. – Song: Sri Rupanugathya-Mahatmya. – Vaisnavas desire to serve Srimati Radhika under the guidance of Rupa Manjari. – On the five stages of siddhi (perfections) that we must achieve. – Explanation of the five categories of sakhis (friends). – On the specificity of manjaris in serving in the kunjas, and the highest bhava they possess. – Explanation of Rupa Manjari’s training...

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24 May 2025 evening – How to Progress in Bhakti (English) | Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 24, 2025 7:48 PM

Brief history of the life of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu (Sacidananda Goura Hari) in this material world. Immersed in the illusion of Maya, the conditioned soul forgot Kṛṣṇa, thus remaining trapped in the incessant cycle of birth and death. Developing the mood of separation (viraha) is essential for progress in spiritual life. ⁠The stages of the process of bhakti are: faith (śraddhā), association with a pure devotee (sādhu-saṅga), learning devotional service (bhajana-kriyā), eradication of...