Gurudeva says that there are devotees from all over the world participating in this festival, and mentions the glories of those born in Bharata (India). The word “Bharata” means: Bha = light, and, rata = love and affection. Srila Gurudeva talks about the difficulty in preaching in Western countries. To obtain self-realization one must surrender to God, saranagati. Sloka: sarva-dharmān parityajya (Bhagavad-gītā 18.66). The body’s senses are purified by listening and serving, and thus the...
Rasa-tattva
2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Sao Paulo 2024, Brazil 2024, Narada Rishi Witnesses Krishna’s Pastimes in Dvaraka, Ashraya and Vishaya, Bhagavan's Six Opulences, Guru is Brahma Vishnu Maheshvara, Jiva-koti Shiva and Ishvara-koti Shiva, Jiva-tattva Brahma and Bhagavat-tattva Brahma, Krishna Is the Original Guru of Our Parampara, Supreme Position of Srimati Radharani, anarthas: unwanted things (obstacles in devotional service; impurities of the heart), guru: guru-tattva, institution: Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti, jiva: jiva-tattva, Krishna's manifestations: svayam-rupa; tad-ekatma-rupa; avesha-rupa (Krishna's original form; forms identical with Krishna; empowered incarnations)
06 Jan 2024 midday – Guru-tattva and Bhagavat-tattva (English) – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Guru is like Brahma. – Guru’s duty is to destroy anarthas in a disciple’s heart. – Gurvashtaka. – Gurudeva is called Bhagavan because he knows the past, present and future. – Bhagavan has 6 opulences. – Ashraya and vishaya. – Jiva-tattva Brahma and Bhagavat-tattva Brahma. – Jiva-koti Shiva and Ishvara-koti Shiva. – Svayama-rupa, tadekatma-rupa, avesha-rupa. – Narada Rishi observing Krishna’s lilas in Dvaraka. – Rasa dance is...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Murwillumbah 2023, Australia 2023, Vraja-bhava, dhama and tirtha: difference
05 Oct 2023 midday – Only Hari-katha and Harinama Can Protect Us (English) – Murwillumbah, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Our true friends are those who speak hari-katha: the Vaisnavas are para-bandhu (those who protect us). Guru and Vaisnavas protect us from all obstacles. Mukti-katha, immersing yourself in brahma, is like putting yourself inside the tiger’s mouth. Glorify Vraja-katha! Krsna says that the Vaisnavas are His soul and heart. The difference between tirtha and dhama. Funny lila of the Pandavas with Durvasa Rsi. Narada Rsi glorifies the Pandavas’ relationship with Krsna. Dvaraka is so pure...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Vraja 2023, Vrindavana 2023, India 2023, Krishna Offers Betel Nut and Srimati Radhika Reveals Her Loving Anger, The Peacock’s Shame Upon Seeing Radha’s Beautiful Hair, A Mother Frog Who Was Proud of Her Size, Rasa-tattva, anugatya: following in the footsteps (submissive following of devotees; mood of guidance and service), atma-dhyana: realization of the self (meditation on one's soul; experience of one's spiritual identity), kamatmika bhakti type: tat-tad-bhava-iccha-mayi, sakhis: types, sampradayas: four sampradayas
31 Aug 2023 evening room katha – The Variety Existing in the Transcendental World and the Significance of the Guru’s Punishment (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
On the association of the guru/sadhu being compatible with the sadhaka/disciple’s Adorable Deity. There are four authorised sampradayas: Rudra, Sri, Sanaka and Brahma. The disciple should serve according to his mood/rasa. There are five types of sakhis: sakhi (friend); priya-sakhi (dear friend); paramaprestha-sakhi (dearest friend); prana-sakhi (life companion); nitya-sakhi (constant companion). The disciple must accept the guidance of a type of sakhi compatible with his mood, otherwise...
2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Vraja 2023, Vrindavana 2023, India 2023, Krishna Offers Betel Nut and Srimati Radhika Reveals Her Loving Anger, The Peacock’s Shame Upon Seeing Radha’s Beautiful Hair, A Mother Frog Who Was Proud of Her Size, Rasa-tattva, anugatya: following in the footsteps (submissive following of devotees; mood of guidance and service), atma-dhyana: realization of the self (meditation on one's soul; experience of one's spiritual identity), kamatmika bhakti type: tat-tad-bhava-iccha-mayi, sakhis: types, sampradayas: four sampradayas
31 Aug 2023 evening room katha – The Variety Existing in the Transcendental World and the Significance of the Guru’s Punishment (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 On the association of the guru/sadhu being compatible with the sadhaka/disciple’s Adorable Deity. There are four authorised sampradayas: Rudra, Sri, Sanaka and Brahma. The disciple should serve according to his mood/rasa. There are five types of sakhis: sakhi (friend); priya-sakhi (dear friend); paramaprestha-sakhi (dearest friend); prana-sakhi (life companion); nitya-sakhi (constant companion). The disciple must accept the guidance of a type of sakhi compatible with his...
2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Bangalore (Bengaluru) 2023, India 2023, Vraja-bhava, bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, samskaras
02 Aug 2023 morning – Vaidhi-bhakti and Raganuga-bhakti (English translation) – Bangalore, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The definition of vaidhi-bhakti, other names and symptoms. Two symptoms of raganuga-bhakti. Vrajavasis are always absorbed in Krishna according to their rasa. We are all guests in this world. The example of the behaviour of the material senses to explain the natural raga of Vrajavasis towards Krishna. Avoid ahangara-upasana (‘I am Yashoda’, ‘I am Nanda’, etc.). The gopis love Krishna spontaneously, not because of His qualities. Types of samskaras. Sukriti and past life...
2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Bangalore (Bengaluru) 2023, India 2023, Vraja-bhava, bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, samskaras
02 Aug 2023 morning – Vaidhi-bhakti and Raganuga-bhakti (Hindi) – Bangalore, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The definition of vaidhi-bhakti, other names and symptoms. Two symptoms of raganuga-bhakti. Vrajavasis are always absorbed in Krishna according to their rasa. We are all guests in this world. The example of the behaviour of the material senses to explain the natural raga of Vrajavasis towards Krishna. Avoid ahangara-upasana (‘I am Yashoda’, ‘I am Nanda’, etc.). The gopis love Krishna spontaneously, not because of His qualities. Types of samskaras. Sukriti and past life...
2023, Discourses in English 2023, Undisclosed, USA 2023, Dama-bandhana Lila, Vraja-bhava
04 Jan 2023 evening – Transcendental Vibration of the Holy Names (English) – USA
-Krishna-katha is a transcendental vibration-Transcendental vibration is more powerful than an atomic bomb; it affects our minds and heart-Haridasa Thakura аsks Caitanya Mahaprabhu about the power of the holy names-Srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah sloka discussion-Ceto darpana marjanam sloka discussion-Nama-sankirtana cleans the mirror of our heart-SB 10.14.3 sloka discussion-Tat-padartha-jnana, tvam-padartha-jnana and jiva-brahma-aikya-jnana-G-O-D (Generator, operator and destroyer)-Dama-bandhana...