Guru-tattva
10 Aug 2026 morning – Viraha mood and Diksa Mantra discussed in depth (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Sri Gauravani Gaudiya Matha – What is meaning of viraha-iti? – Discussion of viraha-iti-utsava. – If in separation from Guru & Vaisnavas, remember them and they are with you. – Story of disciple doubting if his Guru is with him. – You will realise Guru is always with you when you are surrendered. – Shloka in explanation: dīkśa-kale bhakta kare (CC Antya-lila 4.192). – Explanation of diksa process. – Discussion of sambandha-jnana. – What...
05 Aug 2026 evening – The Meaning of Guru and the Path of Pure Bhakti (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil
Bhakti Chakora Ashram – A guru does not give material knowledge; that is the role of a teacher. – The meaning of the word ‘guru’. – Do not disturb karmic people by discouraging them from performing their prescribed duties: na buddhi-bhedaṁ janayed ajñānāṁ karma-saṅginām…(BG 3.26). – Story: A servant ruined a cabbage by tearing off all its leaves while searching for the fruit inside . – Definition of bhakti: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy-anāvṛtam… (BRS 1.1.11)...
29 Jul 2026 समय रहते भजन सेवा कर लीजिए अन्यथा अंत समय केवल पछतावा रहेगा
Who is Guru? Do we truly understand
27 Jun 2026 evening – Surrender to the Bona Fide Spiritual Master (English) – London, UK
Bhakti Yoga Centre Walthamstow – First offer the garland to Thakuraji, and then offer Bhagavad-prasada to Gurudeva. – Srila Gurudeva recalls pastimes with Bhakti Jiva Acarya Gosvami Maharaja. – Sri Krsna tells Arjuna: “First of all, perform Guru-puja.” – Always show respect to all Acaryas. – A devotee should always glorify their Gurudeva. – The difference between someone who appears to be a Vaishnava but is not, and someone who appears to be an...
27 Jun 2026 midday – Importance of Diksa Initiation (English) – Stoke Newington, London, UK
13.33h, House program
– Songs.
– Conversation with some devotees.
– Birth from our mother, and our second birth through diksa-mantra initiation.
– The cycle of birth and death.
– The importance of receiving initiation from an authentic Guru.
12 Jun 2026 Receiving Mantra from a bonafide Guru isn’t ordinary
श्रीगुरु से मंत्र प्राप्त करना कोई साधारण बात नहीं
Receiving Mantra from a bonafide Guru isn’t ordinary.