– Harikatha is no different from Sri Hari, and whoever hears it cleanses their heart of anarthas. – The fact that we have come to Krishna consciousness in the lineage of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is not a common thing. – About the story of Gopa Kumara. – Caitanya Mahaprabhu stated that Krishna has many names, but some are more prominent such as: Syamasundara and Yasodanandan. – About the story of the mayavadi who met a sadhu. – Krishna is very merciful and...
Rasa-tattva
18 Sep 2026 midday – Transcendental Relationship (English) – Christchurch, New Zealand
– We celebrate Lalita-saptami one day before the appearance of Srimati Radhika. – Srimati Radhika was born fifteen days after Sri Krishna. – Madhumangala and Krishna’s conversation about astrology. – The day of Visakha Devi’s appearance is the same as Srimati Radhika’s. – Madhumangala suggests that Krishna take shelter at Visakha’s feet if He wishes to meet Sri Radha. – Ananga Manjari is Srimati Radhika’s sister, two years...
06 Sep 2026 morning – The Importance of Listening to Harikatha (English) – Hong Kong | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
* Love is very important in our spiritual life. * The gopis have so much love and affection for Krishna that He belongs to them. * Pariksit Maharaja asks: “What pious activity did Mother Yashoda perform to have Krishna as her son?” * Krishna Himself glorifies the gopis because His mind is intoxicated with the lover’s love and affection of the gopis. * It is especially when the gopis manifest their left-handed (contrariness) mood that Krishna becomes intoxicated with joy and sells Himself...
01 Sep 2026 morning – Abhyasa and Vairagya (Hindi) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– On our attachment and how we manifest different feelings. – A pastime where Krishna has a high fever and Narada Risi goes to the Vrajavasis. – Explanation of the vrajavasis’ anuraga (deep attachment) by Krishna. – Detailing the nature of our senses and how they manifest. – On the difficulty of controlling the mind, which is restless and fickle. – A pastime where the gopis go to Krishna, and He wishes to serve them. – On Krishna’s concern...
01 Sep 2026 morning – Abhyasa and Vairagya (English translation) – Narela, Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– On our attachment and how we manifest different feelings. – A pastime where Krishna has a high fever and Narada Risi goes to the Vrajavasis. – Explanation of the vrajavasis’ anuraga (deep attachment) by Krishna. – Detailing the nature of our senses and how they manifest. – On the difficulty of controlling the mind, which is restless and fickle. – A pastime where the gopis go to Krishna, and He wishes to serve them. – On Krishna’s concern...
10 Aug 2026 morning walk – Importance of hearing Rasa-lila katha (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pepê beach – Question: To whom do I speak rasa-lila katha when I am conditioned soul? – Shloka in question: vikrīḍitaṁ vraja-vadhūbhir (S.B.10.33.39). – The need for unflinching faith in Vrajendra Nandana Syamasundara. – Have to hear Rasa-lila katha from uttam Bhagavat like Sukadeva Gosvamipada. – Stages of kanistha, madhyam and uttam adhikari explained in this light. – Prema will come before anarthas are removed. Light comes before darkness is expelled...
26 Jul 2026 morning – Sweet Lilas (English) – Sri Narayana Gosvami Gaudiya Matha, Itajai, Brazil
Kurukshetra-milana
Govardhana glorification
– Tribhanga-lalita has four qualifications.
– All the sweet lilas manifest at the feet of Giriraja Govardhana.
– In vasanti-rasa-lila, only the sva-paksa participated.
– Jatila and Kutila can only go as far as Surya Kunda.
– Lalitananda Kunja is the name of Lalita’s kunja.
– Each kunja has a color. Lalita’s kunja is a blue lotus.