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