– Explanation about Vrajendra-nandana, the only One who touches Srimati Radhika, the One in whom She has nistha. – Srimati Radhika’s devotion and Her loyalty to Krsna. – Explanation about the name Kesava Krsna, its meaning, its manifestations and the origin of the pastime in which Krsna braids Srimati Radhika’s hair. – About the wealth of Mahaprabu that was transmitted to Rupa Gosvami. – Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami’s one-pointed devotion to Srimati...
Guru-nishtha
15 May 2025 evening – Sraddha and Nistha in Srila Gurudeva Are the Foundation of Spiritual Progress (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
It is written in the sastra that by only five days of sadhu-sanga and Harikatha life becomes successful, it is not enough to have a long life. Since time immemorial the jivas spend their lives repeating the same behavior. It is necessary to be in sadhu-sanga. Surrender to the Guru and Bhagavan, then your sadhana and memory will be fine. The conditioned soul, whether male or female, has purusa-abhimana, the conception of being the enjoyer. The Three Deities of Vrndavana and what They...
24 Apr 2022 evening – Guru-Nishtha, Guru-Bhakti (English) – Wales, United Kingdom
-Remnants of a vaishnava are very powerful.-Guru & vaishnavas are very kind.-2 kinds of upasana: mantra-mayi, svarasiki.-About the procedure for chanting the mantra by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in Bhajana-rahasya-Gopa-kumara katha of receiving mantra from his guru & not knowing how to chant but having faith in guru.-Guru-nishtha is the backbone of our bhajana-sadhana.-You have to sacrifice your life at the lotus feet of Gurudeva & tattva-siddhanta will manifest.-By reading sastra...