– Explanation of the difference between development in spiritual life and material life. – On the fruits of karma that come automatically. – On the need to take refuge at the lotus feet of Bhakti Devi for spiritual development. – Explanation of Krishna’s instruction to Arjuna to offer all the fruits of his actions to Him. – How to perform suddha-bhakti, pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord. – Sloka: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy...
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21 Apr 2026 evening – Appearance of Shankaracarya (English) – Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Quotation on the glorification of Shankaracarya by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. On the capacity of great devotees to understand the heart of Shankaracarya. The manifestation of Lord Shiva in this age as Shankaracarya and the objective of his preaching of impersonalism. On the most important sacred river, the Ganges, and, among the Eighteen Puranas, the highest is the Srimad Bhagavatan. On the Mayavada philosophy, which sees that everything in this material world is false, there are no living entities...
28 Apr 2024 evening – Inspiration and Power (Hindi) – Delhi, India| Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Ambarisa Maharaja engaged his eleven senses when doing bhajana. We must serve Bhagavan with body, mind and words. This human body is very rare and we obtain it to serve God. Story of a person trying to find the exit in a dark room. Our false ego binds us to this material world. Story of when Brahmaji wanted to resign from his position. In each part of our body a Deity presides. God gives us everything, without Him we wouldn’t even be able to raise our hands. Sloka: tṛṇād api sunīcena...
28 Apr 2024 evening – Inspiration and Power (English translation) – Delhi, India| Srila BV Vana Maharaja
Ambarisa Maharaja engaged his eleven senses when doing bhajana. We must serve Bhagavan with body, mind and words. This human body is very rare and we obtain it to serve God. Story of a person trying to find the exit in a dark room. Our false ego binds us to this material world. Story of when Brahmaji wanted to resign from his position. In each part of our body a Deity presides. God gives us everything, without Him we wouldn’t even be able to raise our hands. Sloka: tṛṇād api sunīcena...