Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.4

07 Aug 2026 evening – The Supremacy of Bhakti Over Jnana (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil

Bhakti Cakora Ashram – Many people postpone spiritual practice, grow old without practicing sadhana, and end up feeling regret for having wasted their lives. – In old age, it is common to reflect on what has been done and realize that material achievements do not last forever. – True comfort comes from spiritual life, and not just from material achievements and possessions. – The example of the dog teaches loyalty to the master, responsibility, and care for what has been...

29 Jul 2026 evening – Vyasadeva Avirbhava Tithi and The Danger of Not Surrendering to Guru (English) – Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Matha, Sao Paulo, Brazil

– Krishna invested all His potency into Vyasadeva’s heart; the meaning of Krishna Dvaipana Vedavyasa name. – Ganesha wrote Srimad-Bhagavatam under the dictation of Vyasadeva, but even he found it very difficult to understand the perfect meaning of Srimad-Bhagavatam. – Atmaramas ca munayo shloka has 91 meanings. Conclusions: Hear explanations of Srimad-Bhagavatam only from a pure devotee: avaisnava-mukhodgirnam putam hari-kathamrtam… (Hari-bhakti-vilasa); One must hear...

25 Sep 2025 evening – Practice Bhakti Yoga (English) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

Yoga Centre, Perth, Australia – On the meaning of the word body. – Within the gross body there is the subtle body formed of mind, intelligence, and false ego; and within the subtle body there is the soul. – The spontaneous nature of the soul is to serve the Lord: jīvera ‘svarūpa’ haya — kṛṣṇera ‘nitya-dāsa’… (CC Madhya-lila 108-109). – There are different philosophies, but the best is Bhakti-yoga: bhakti-yogena manasi samyak praṇihite ’male… (SB 1.7.4). – ⁠The word...