– On the divya-unmada (higher humor) of Srimati Radhika’s transcendental madness. – The conditioned soul is its attachment to material enjoyment. – People always say they are fine but are full of problems. – Pure devotees speak the truth. – On Ravana and his constant dissatisfaction despite having everything. – On Ramachandra. – On Vamanadeva and Bali Maharaja. – Krishna is a deceiver and the transcendental madness of Srimati Radhika...
Qualities of Pure Devotees
13 Jan 2026 evening – Humility Is a Symptom of Bhakti (English) – Pipa, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Appearance (Tirobhava-tithi) of Srila Locana Dasa Thakura. Glorification of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura, known as Vyasa, the one who glorifies the pastimes of the Lord. The Caitanya Bhagavata of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura. About Narayani Devi, mother of Srila Vrndhavana Dasa Thakura. Srila Locana Dasa Thakura wrote the Caitanya Mangala, and many poems glorifying Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Locana Dasa Thakura also glorified Nityananda, whose mercy allows us to understand Lord Caitanya...
28 Dec 2025 morning – Tolerance (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The Deity (Vigraha) is no different from the Lord. We must serve the Vaishnavas and chant the Holy Names, thus we will soon attain our perfection. If you tolerate, you can endure everything and remain, but if you do not tolerate, everything will be destroyed. The Vaishnava must be more humble than a blade of grass. Katha of the king who was blinded by a thrown stone. He who lacks common sense does not attain spiritual realization. We must first learn Vaishnava etiquette. Without nistha, there...
06 Dec 2025 midday – We Should Not Criticize Anyone (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
By glorifying and remembering Hari, Guru, and Vaishnavas, we are protected from Maya, and all obstacles disappear. Bengali proverb that says that sadhus are discovered when their bodies turn to ashes, for it is after their departure that they are glorified. Pralambasura disguised himself as a cowherd boy of Krishna, but Krishna and Balarama recognized that demon. Sloka: api cet su-duracāro… (Bhagavad Gita 9.30). Krishna has the duty to purify the heart of whoever is one-sided to Him, in the...
22 Jun 2025 evening – Bhakti Is Selfless Service (English) | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
We will be able to control our 6 senses when we completely surrender at the lotus feet of Krsna. Ambarisa Maharaja engaged all his senses in the service of the Lord. There are 6 limbs of saranagati. We should always think, “I am not qualified, I have no qualities.” The Lord is Saranagati Pavana, the Protector of those who are surrendered to Him. If you completely surrender at His feet, He will help you. Katha of when Durvasi Rsi offended Ambarisa Maharaja, a pure devotee of the Lord...