Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu

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05 Aug 2026 evening – The Meaning of Guru and the Path of Pure Bhakti (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil

August 5, 2026 6:00 PM

Bhakti Chakora Ashram – A guru does not give material knowledge; that is the role of a teacher. – The meaning of the word ‘guru’. – Do not disturb karmic people by discouraging them from performing their prescribed duties: na buddhi-bhedaṁ janayed ajñānāṁ karma-saṅginām…(BG 3.26). – Story: A servant ruined a cabbage by tearing off all its leaves while searching for the fruit inside . – Definition of bhakti: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy-anāvṛtam… (BRS 1.1.11)...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Alto Paraiso 2026, Brazil 2026, antare nistha kara bahye loka-vyavahara, kaka-cesta baka-dhyanam, markata-vairagya na kara loka dekhana, tat te 'nukampam susamiksamano, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.2.255, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 16.238, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 16.239, Chanakya-niti, Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.14.8, The Wheel of Karma: The Slap That Came Back Around, Amara Jivana, Freedom from karma, Karma-tattva, Qualities of Pure Devotees, karma: if you chant the holy names and diksha-mantras; your karma will be destroyed, mangala-arati: importance, phalgu-vairagya: meaning

05 Aug 2026 midday – On Renunciation and Tolerance (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

August 5, 2026 12:00 PM

Bhakti Cakora Ashram – 5 ways to acquire knowledge: kāka-ceṣṭā baka-dhyānaṁ…(Canakya Niti) – 1) the crow’s endeavors; 2) the crane’s meditation; 3) the dog’s sleep; 4) moderate eating; 5) detachment from comforts, not abandoning one’s family. – Mangala-arati is very important. Do not miss it. – Verse: anāsaktasya viṣayān yathārham upayuñjataḥ…(Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.2.255). – Kṛṣṇārthe ‘khila-ceṣṭā-parāyaṇaḥ (fully dedicated to performing all activities...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2026, Sao Paulo 2026, Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha 2026, Brazil 2026, iste svarasiki ragah paramavistata bhavet, virajantim abhivyaktam vraja-vasi janadisu, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.2.270, bhakti: 64 limbs of bhakti, bhakti: ragatmika-bhakti, festival: adhivasa

28 Jul 2026 midday – Adhivasa Tithi (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha, Sao Paulo, Brazil

July 28, 2026 12:00 PM

– On the activities performed in adhivasa tithi to attract auspiciousness and remove obstacles. – Glorification of Santana Gosvami Pada, one of the Six Gosvamis of Vrndavana. – On the puspanjali offered by Srila Raghunatha Gosvami at Vilapa Kusumanjali to Santana Gosvami Pada. – Gurudeva declares that everyone should follow the rules and practice devotional service to the Lord. – On Srila Rupa Gosvami Pada’s explanation regarding the 64 limbs of bhakti...

2026, Discourses in English 2026, Portland 2026, USA 2026, advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam, akhila-rasamrita-murtih, anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam, apane acare keha na kare pracara, aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas, karma-kanda jnana-kanda kevala visera bhanda, radha-karavacita-pallava-vallarike, syamasundara sikhanda-sekhara, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.1.11, Brahma-samhita 5.33, Chaitanya-charitamrita Antya 4.102, Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 9.154), Radha-rasa-sudha-nidhi 14, Sri Radha-prarthana 2, Upadeshamrita 1, Upadeshamrita 2, Upadeshamrita 3, Bhakti-tattva, The Qualification to Preach

01 Jul 2026 evening – First Follow then Preach, Absorb Mind in Vrindavana (English) – Portland, USA

July 1, 2026 6:00 PM

– The glories of the Ratha-yatra festival in Seattle.– I live in this body to speak hari-katha, and for no other purpose. This is our Gaudiya Vaishnava dharana (conviction).– Mention of the story of Bilvamangala Thakura.– Verse: karma-kanda, jnana-kanda, kevala visera bhanda… (Prema-bhakti-chandrika).– Verse: anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam (Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.1.11).– Verses 1-3 of Upadeshamrita.– Mention of Gundicha-marjana-lila.– One must both practice and preach:...

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28 Apr 2026 evening – Spiritual Development (English) – Dresden, Germany | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 28, 2026 6:00 PM

– 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 morning – Sadhana-bhakti (English) – Paris, France | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

April 21, 2026 7:00 AM

On advancing in spiritual practice depending on knowledge of slokas (verses). Indication of the Sri Slokamrtam-Bindu, a book containing the main verses we should learn. On the three stages of bhakti: sadhana, bhava, and prema. The first stage of bhakti, sraddha, means faith in the Guru and the Scriptures. The glories of the gopala-mantra, the king of all mantras. A pastime where munis and rsis meet Lord Ramachandra after chanting the gopala-mantra for over ten thousand years. Lord Ramacandra...

2025, Discourses in Hindi 2025, Delhi 2025, India 2025, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.1.11, Damodarashtaka 1, Damodarashtaka 2025, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage)

14 Oct 2025 morning – Damodarashtaka (Hindi) – Delhi, India

October 14, 2025 7:00 AM

Quote from Sri Satyavrata Muni’s commentaries on the Padma Purana, explaining the first verse of Sri Damodarastakam. About what led Krsna to break the pot and distribute butter to the monkeys, crows. Explanation of Krsna’s feelings when Mother Yasoda stopped breastfeeding Him. About how an obstacle to sense gratification causes anger. Story of a brahmana who out of anger mistakenly killed a mongoose. Explanation of how anger takes away our power of discrimination and is capable of...

2025, Discourses Translated into English 2025, Delhi 2025, India 2025, Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.1.11, Damodarashtaka 1, Damodarashtaka 2025, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage)

14 Oct 2025 morning – Damodarashtaka (English translation) | Delhi, India

October 14, 2025 7:00 AM

Quote from Sri Satyavrata Muni’s commentaries on the Padma Purana, explaining the first verse of Sri Damodarastakam. About what led Krsna to break the pot and distribute butter to the monkeys, crows. Explanation of Krsna’s feelings when Mother Yasoda stopped breastfeeding Him. About how an obstacle to sense gratification causes anger. Story of a brahmana who out of anger mistakenly killed a mongoose. Explanation of how anger takes away our power of discrimination and is capable of...

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