Glories of the Holy Names

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2026, Igualada 2026, Spain 2026, Glories of the Holy Names, atmarama: self-satisfied souls (those who are satisfied in the self; liberated persons absorbed in spiritual realization), jnana: brahma-jnana (knowledge of Brahman; realization of the impersonal aspect of the Absolute Truth), renunciation: aptakama ((those whose desires are fulfilled), renunciation: difference between atmarama (self-satisfied souls) and aptakama (those whose desires are fulfilled)

10 May 2026 morning – The Power of the Pure Holy Name (English) – Igualada, Spain | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

May 10, 2026 7:00 AM

Difference between atmarama and aptakama: atmarama is the one who is renounced and satisfied within (Shukadeva Gosvami) and aptakama is the one who lives in a family but is renounced (Janaka Maharaja). When we offer everything to Krishna, we become free from all sins. The symptom of brahma-jnana is having no attachment to anything, and the heart never melts. If brahma-jnanis obtain sadhu-sanga (association with the saint), their hearts will be transformed. Everything transforms when we obtain...

2026, Discourses in Bengali 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, ananyas cintayanto mam, Bhagavad-gita 9.22, Bengal Prachar 2026, A Devotee Seeks Help from Sanatana Gosvami and Shivaji for His Daughter’s Marriage, Vrikasura (Bhasmasura) Wants to Kill Shiva, Sita Ram Kahiye, Glories of the Holy Names, anuraga: deep attachment (stage of prema; intense love and constant attraction toward Krishna), Bengal Prachar 2026

19 Mar 2026 evening – The Power of the Holy Names (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India

March 19, 2026 6:00 PM

– Srimad Bhagavatam is immense, encompassing all themes of life. – When bhakti manifests in the devotee’s heart, he develops anuraga for Krishna. – The difference between the humility of Shivaji’s temples and the opulent blessings his devotees receive. – Lila of Shiva, the asura devotee who tried to kill Shiva with the blessing he received from him, and Lord Vishnu. – The difference between worship done with hypocrisy and worship done with sincerity...

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, ananyas cintayanto mam, Bhagavad-gita 9.22, Bengal Prachar 2026, A Devotee Seeks Help from Sanatana Gosvami and Shivaji for His Daughter’s Marriage, Vrikasura (Bhasmasura) Wants to Kill Shiva, Sita Ram Kahiye, Glories of the Holy Names, anuraga: deep attachment (stage of prema; intense love and constant attraction toward Krishna), Bengal Prachar 2026

19 Mar 2026 evening – The Power of the Holy Names (English translation) – Kashinagar, India

March 19, 2026 6:00 PM

– Srimad Bhagavatam is immense, encompassing all themes of life. – When bhakti manifests in the devotee’s heart, he develops anuraga for Krishna. – The difference between the humility of Shivaji’s temples and the opulent blessings his devotees receive. – Lila of Shiva, the asura devotee who tried to kill Shiva with the blessing he received from him, and Lord Vishnu. – The difference between worship done with hypocrisy and worship done with sincerity...

2026, Discourses in Bengali 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, Bengal Prachar 2026, Ramachandra and Bali (Vali), Glories of the Holy Names, Vali (monkey), Bengal Prachar 2026

16 Mar 2026 morning – Absorb Yourself in the Holy Names (Bengali) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

March 16, 2026 7:00 AM

Krishna yearns for the dust of Srimati Radhika’s feet.

Story of Purandara.

We spend our lives chanting the Holy Names to remember them at the time of death.

Lila of Ramacandra and Bali (Vali).

The Kirtan of Mahaprabhu.

2026, Discourses Translated into English 2026, Kashinagar 2026, West Bengal 2026, India 2026, Bengal Prachar 2026, Ramachandra and Bali (Vali), Glories of the Holy Names, Vali (monkey), Bengal Prachar 2026

16 Mar 2026 morning – Absorb Yourself in the Holy Names (English translation) – Kashinagar, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

March 16, 2026 7:00 AM

Krishna yearns for the dust of Srimati Radhika’s feet.

Story of Purandara.

We spend our lives chanting the Holy Names to remember them at the time of death.

Lila of Ramacandra and Bali (Vali).

The Kirtan of Mahaprabhu.

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Alto Paraiso de Goias 2026, Brazil 2026, Glories of the Holy Names, ghosts

22 Jan 2026 evening – Place Where Mahamantra is Chanted Is a Maha-tirtha (English) – Alto Paraiso de Goias, Brazil

January 22, 2026 6:00 PM

+ nama-sankirtana – It is not easy to find places where one can chant Harikatha, especially in Kali-yuga. – The place where Harikatha is chanted is like Goloka Vrndavana. And all sacred places manifest in that place, it all depends on your faith. – Chanting the Holy Names, all ghosts and inauspiciousness go away. – Sadhu-sanga and Harikatha are very powerful. – Story of the worm that lived in excrement and the bee that lived in Manosarovara and chanted: Radha Nace...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Bogota 2025, Colombia 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, habits: bad habits, mantra: mantra of purification

11 Dec 2025 morning – Mahamantra Transforms Sinner into a Pious Person (English) – Bogota, Colombia

December 11, 2025 9:00 AM

– Hippies and carnival-goers like to dance and sing in the namasankirtana and, little by little, they abandon their bad habits. – Remembering how Srila Swami Prabhupada began his preaching to the hippies. – The impurities of the body are cleansed by water, and the impurities of the heart are cleansed by the Mahamantra. – Mantra of purification: om apavitraḥ pavitro vā sarvāvasthāṁ gato ’pi vā yaḥ smaret puṇḍarīkākṣaṁ sa bahyābhyantara-śuciḥ (Garuda Purana). –...

2025, Discourses in English 2025, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2025, Bogota 2025, Colombia 2025, Glories of the Holy Names, guru-tattva: akhanda-guru-tattva (the principle of the undivided guru; unity of guru-tattva), guru: guru-tattva, liberation, renunciation, self-realisation

10 Dec 2025 evening – Chant the Holy Names with Firm Faith (English) – Bogota, Colombia

December 10, 2025 6:00 PM

– Mahaprabhu said, “One day, people will chant the holy names throughout the world.” – Glorification of the local Sri Sri Gaura Narayana Matha. – The mercy of akhanda-Guru-Tattva, Nityananda Prabhu. – Guru-nishtha is the backbone of our bhakti. – The nine limbs of bhakti. – The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation. Control your mind through constant practice and renunciation, and chant the holy names to liberate it. – Verse: ‘Ceto-darpaṇa...

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