Guru-parampara

03 Feb 2026 midday – Sampradaya (English) – Cochabamba, Bolivia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

About the Sri Brahma Madhava Gaudiya Sampradaya established by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s contribution to suddha-bhakti (pure devotion to God). Glorification of Guru Parampara of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, His Acaryas, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Santana Gosvami, Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami, Srivasa, Narottama, Srivasa and etc. About the three apa-sampradayas that are not recommended because they do not have reliable gurus, such as sakhi-bhekis and sahajiyas. Glorification of...

02 Oct 2025 midday – The Four Sampradayas and Their Philosophies (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

– You must receive diksa from one of the Four Sampradayas to achieve soul perfection. – ⁠Sri Sampradaya (Laksmi Devi/Acarya Ramanuja); Brahma Sampradaya (Brahma/Acarya Madhva); Rudra Sampradaya (Siva/Acarya Visnu Svami); Sanaka Sampradaya (Four Kumaras/Acarya Nimbaditya). – ⁠Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted only the bhakti of each Sampradaya and associated Himself with the Brahma Sampradaya. – ⁠All the Acaryas of the Sampradayas defeated the mayavada philosophy. –...

23 Sep 2025 evening – The Need for Shelter in the Guru Parampara (English translation) – Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

About Bhisma-stutis and mentioning the beauty of the Kunti-stutis. Sukadeva Gosvami responds to Pariksit Maharaja about how his grandfather Arjuna defeated great fighters in the Battle of Kuruksetra. Krsna clarifies to Arjuna: “Win or lose is in the hands of God.” About the garland of fame, respect, and reputation. The story of a devotee who donated a fan to the temple. Arjuna’s false ego due to possessing the bow Gandiva. Bhisma on the bed of arrows offers beautiful prayers...

23 Sep 2025 evening – The Need for Shelter in the Guru Parampara (Hindi) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

About Bhisma-stutis and mentioning the beauty of the Kunti-stutis. Sukadeva Gosvami responds to Pariksit Maharaja about how his grandfather Arjuna defeated great fighters in the Battle of Kuruksetra. Krsna clarifies to Arjuna: “Win or lose is in the hands of God.” About the garland of fame, respect, and reputation. The story of a devotee who donated a fan to the temple. Arjuna’s false ego due to possessing the bow Gandiva. Bhisma on the bed of arrows offers beautiful prayers...