Guru-tattva

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10 Aug 2026 morning – Viraha mood and Diksa Mantra discussed in depth (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

August 10, 2026 8:00 AM

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...

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05 Aug 2026 evening – The Meaning of Guru and the Path of Pure Bhakti (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil

August 5, 2026 6:00 PM

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)...

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29 Jul 2026 समय रहते भजन सेवा कर लीजिए अन्यथा अंत समय केवल पछतावा रहेगा

July 29, 2026 12:00 PM

Who is Guru? Do we truly understand

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27 Jun 2026 evening – Surrender to the Bona Fide Spiritual Master (English) – London, UK

June 27, 2026 6:00 PM

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...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, London 2026, Stoke Newington 2026, United Kingdom 2026, Diksha initiation, birth: second birth, diksha: importance of receiving initiation from an authentic Guru

27 Jun 2026 midday – Importance of Diksa Initiation (English) – Stoke Newington, London, UK

June 27, 2026 12:00 PM

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.

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12 Jun 2026 Receiving Mantra from a bonafide Guru isn’t ordinary

June 12, 2026 12:00 PM

श्रीगुरु से मंत्र प्राप्त करना कोई साधारण बात नहीं
Receiving Mantra from a bonafide Guru isn’t ordinary.

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Undisclosed, Shorts in English 2026, Shorts with English Subtitles 2026, Discourses in English with English subtitels, Guru-disciple Relationship, Understanding Guru's Mood

26 May 2026 Seva begins when we understand the heart of Sri Guru

May 26, 2026 12:00 PM

Seva begins when we understand the heart of Sri Guru.
Otherwise, even something simple like bringing one glass of water can miss the mood of seva.
[Seva, Gurudev, Rupa Manjari, Srimati Radhika, Bhakti, Harikatha, Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Vana Madhuryam, Bhakti Chakor, Tridandi Swami, Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Vana Gosvami Maharaja Ji]
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14 May 2026 evening – Glories of the Guru/Extra Month of Purusottama (English translation) – Delhi, India

May 14, 2026 6:00 PM

– Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami is the Kasturi Manjari of Srimati Radhika.– Only Sacidananda Goura Hari Mahaprabhu grants prema in Kali-yuga.– Our tongue is purified by speaking and hearing about Srila Gurudeva and his glories.– On the process of bhakti, from sraddha to madanakiya-mahabhava.– The efforts of someone who does not have guru-bhakti are useless.– Nityananda Prabhu is the Original Guru.– When you honor prasada, leave something for the...

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