00:00 Adi-lila, discussion of shlokas 128-130, contradictory nature of Krishna in examples and commentaries; 7:00 contradictory nature of Srimati Radhika, nature of prema, mahabhava-dasha; 12:00 explanaiton of when do we get understanding of hari-katha 15:00 humbleness of Srimati Radhika in Her position as a queen of Vrindavana; 18:00 the duties of sakhis, necessity of remembering what has been heard; 23:00 transcendental nature of Vrindavana, the nature of Yogamaya; 29:0 difference between...
Krishna-tattva
2024, Discourses in Hindi 2024, Brisbane 2024, Australia 2024, Krishna-tattva, Bhatta family (parivara): Venkata Bhatta; Trimalla Bhatta and Prabodhananda Sarasvati (nephew of Gopala Bhatta), guru: dakshina-bhava, mood: vamya-bhava, service: cooking
18 Sep 2024 morning – The Gopis Search for Krishna (Hindi) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Opposite bhavas of Krishna and Radha: While Krishna is in vamya-bhava, Radharani is in dakshina-bhava. Radhika’s love increases and increases. Vamyata and kutilata. Vrindavana-Krishna does not make a step out of Vrindavana. The gopis ask every tree in Vrindavana if it has seen Krishna. A funny story: a widower lost his wife and no one suggested him as a replacement for his wife. The gopis were favourable to Tulasi and then not (vamya-bhava). Why did Krishna not come back to the gopis after...
2024, Discourses Translated into English 2024, Brisbane 2024, Australia 2024, Krishna-tattva, Bhatta family (parivara): Venkata Bhatta; Trimalla Bhatta and Prabodhananda Sarasvati (nephew of Gopala Bhatta), guru: dakshina-bhava, mood: vamya-bhava, service: cooking
18 Sep 2024 morning – The Gopis Search for Krishna (English translation) | Brisbane, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Opposite bhavas of Krishna and Radha: While Krishna is in vamya-bhava, Radharani is in dakshina-bhava. Radhika’s love increases and increases. Vamyata and kutilata. Vrindavana-Krishna does not make a step out of Vrindavana. The gopis ask every tree in Vrindavana if it has seen Krishna. A funny story: a widower lost his wife and no one suggested him as a replacement for his wife. The gopis were favourable to Tulasi and then not (vamya-bhava). Why did Krishna not come back to the gopis after...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Chinese 2024, Hong Kong 2024, China 2024, Hong Kong 2024, Krishna-tattva
03 Sep 2024 morning – Descriptions of Krishna’s qualities (English) | Hong Kong | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Katha of Vrajendra-nandana Sri Krishna.
Purna Krishna in Dwaraka, purnatara Krishna in Mathura, purnattama Krishna in Sri Vrindavana Dhama,
The pure devotees of Krishna always stay with Gokula Krishna.
Discussion of Krishna’s four armed and two armed forms.
Dhirodatta, dhira-lalita, dhiroddhata, dhira-prashanta qualities of Krishna.
Mausala-lila katha: example of dhira-prashanta Krishna.
The calculation of the 96 types of Krishna’s humours.
Our Worshipable Deity is dhira-lalita Krishna.
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Kuala Lumpur 2024, Malaysia 2024, Krishna-tattva
28 Aug 2024 evening – Krishna’s Parents (Devaki-Vasudeva and Nanda-Yashoda) (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Prishni and Sutapa’s desire and blessing from Lord Narayana (Lord Prishnigarbha, Lord Vamanadeva and Vasudeva Krishna). Drona and Dhara’s desire and blessing from Lord Brahma (Vrindavana Krishna). Devi Parvati asked Lord Shiva who is our worshipable deity. Every day worship Tulasi, otherwise Bhakti-devi will not manifest in your heart. The nearest and dearest associates of Krishna. Vishayi-Bhagavan (Krishna) and Ashrayi-Bhagavan (gurupada-padma). Vairaja Brahma and Hiranyagarbha Brahma. Lila:...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Kuala Lumpur 2024, Malaysia 2024, Krishna-tattva, institution: ISKCON, jiva: jiva-tattva, mantra: gopala-mantra, mantras: diksha-mantras, rasa dance: rasa-lila, vishvasa: faith (firm trust in Krishna; confidence in the process of bhakti)
28 Aug 2024 midday – Krishna’s Descent and Mercy (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Srila BV Svami Maharaja was asked why he called his society a name ISKCON. Shloka: jīvera ‘svarūpa’ haya (CC Madhya 20.108). Krishna is very happy when you celebrate His birthday and He is ready to fulfil all your wishes. Shloka: prema-rasa-niryāsa karite āsvādana (CC Ādi 4.15). – Krishna wants to relish the essence of prema from the hearts of the vraja-gopis and He wants to preach raga-marga bhakti. Ragatmika-janas (parikara-tattva) and raganuga-janas (jiva-tattva). Shloka: anugrahāya...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Kuala Lumpur 2024, Malaysia 2024, Janmashtami 2024, Krishna janma Lila, Krishna-tattva, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart)
26 Aug 2024 evening – Krishna Janmastami and Dhanya Kali Yuga (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The difference between Avirbhava (appearance) and Janma-lila (birth). Reasons for Krsna’s appearance and birth. Krsna’s eternal associates are ragatmika, that is, they have spontaneous love and affection for Krsna, and are always absorbed in His mood. Song: Sad Gosvami Astakam. Krsna distributed prema only to His associates, but Mahaprabhu distributed it to everyone. Verse: anugrahāya bhaktānāṁ mānuṣaṁ deham āsthitaḥ… (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.33.36). Song: Sri Damodara Astakam. By hearing this...
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Itajai 2024, Brazil 2024, Krishna-tattva, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), body: bodily conception, mood: vamya-bhava, Ramachandra: Rama-nama
17 Jul 2024 midday – Krishna and the Gopis at Kurukshetra (English) | Itajai, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The gopis meet Krishna in Kurukshetra and reproach Him for His behaviour. The gopis feel anger when Krishna suggests that they meditate on the Lord. Ishvara-koti (Hiranya-garbha) and Jiva-koti (Vairajya) Brahmas. The gopis criticise Brahma in vamya-bhava, but actually they glorify him. The gopis admire the form of Krishna. It’s very difficult to give up the desire for name, fame and reputation. Never criticise anyone and no need to glorify him. The story of how a thief transferred...