– Krishna’s mood is that of a cowherd with His flute. – A wonderful sloka that presents the beautiful form of Krishna: barhapidam nata-vara-vapuh… (SB 10.21.5). – There is no difference between Krishna and Vishnu in tattva-siddhanta, but in rasa-siddhanta there is a difference. – In Dvaraka and Kurukshetra there is no cuckoo, Yamuna, or peacock singing, therefore Radha says that Her heart is not in joy even when She is with Krishna outside of Vrndavana...
Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.21.5
25 Jun 2026 midday – Ekadashi (English) – Lampeter, Wales, UK
– Practice Ekadasi; you must follow what the sastra (scripture) says. – On the day of Ekadasi, all sins take shelter in the five types of grains. – The Lord’s words are free from the four defects: bhrama (error), pramada (illusion), vipralipsa (the tendency to cheat), and karanapatava (imperfect material senses). – It is necessary to follow Krishna’s instructions; the lila (pastime) of how Dronacarya was killed on the battlefield of Kurukshetra...
24 Jun 2026 midday – Baladeva Vidyabhushana Disappearance Day (English) – Wales, UK
– Baladeva Vidyabhushana’s Disappearance Day and Ganga-dashahara are today. – Thanks to Baladeva Vidyabhushana, we can now worship Radha and Krishna. Baladeva Vidyabhushana is the protector of our sampradaya. – Govindadeva (abhidheya-adhishthatri-devata), Gopinatha (prayojana-adhishthatri-devata) and Madana Mohana (sambandha-adhishthatri-devata) are the three main deities of Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Vajranabha manifested these deities with the help of Mother Uttara. –...
29 Sep 2025 evening – Krsna and His Avatars (English) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
– The six opulences of Krsna. – Verse: rāmādi-mūrtiṣu kalā-niyamena tiṣṭhan nānāvatāram akarod bhuvaneṣu kintu… (Brahma Samhita 5.39). – Krsna’s incarnations and expansions are non-different from Him in tattva-siddhanta. – Verse: barhāpīḍaṁ naṭa-vara-vapuḥ karṇayoḥ karṇikāraṁ… (SB 10.21.5). – Verse: kṛṣṇera yateka khelā sarvottama nara-līlā… (CC Madhya 21.101). – The devotees of Vaikuntha, Ayodhya, Dvaraka and Vrndavana have different...
22 Sep 2025 evening – God is One (English) | Perth, Australia | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
The Lord is one, without a second, but He expands into many forms. Rama and Krsna are not different in tattva-siddhanta, but differ in rasa-siddhanta. The three aspects of the Lord: Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan. Verse: barhāpīḍaṁ naṭa-vara-vapuḥ karṇayoḥ karṇikāraṁ… (SB 10.21.5). Verse: kṛṣṇera svarūpa-vicāra śuna, sanātana… (CC Madhya 20.152). Hanuman’s faith in his Istadeva, Bhagavan Ramacandra. Without faith in a Guru, all spiritual life is ruined. Mantra and meaning: Dhyana Mulam...
02 Jul 2025 morning – Krishna in Nava-Vrindavana (English) | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 – Lakshmi-devi is angry with Jagannatha for not paying her any attention. – Dakshina-bhava and vamya-bhava. – The difference in how Western and Indian people raise their children. – Lakshmi-devi wants to enter Vrindavana, but does not want to acquire the necessary qualifications. – Krishna accepts Lakshmi-devi in the form of the golden line on His chest. – Lila: Bhrigu Rishi confirms that Vishnu is Bhagavan. – Shiva and Brahma are subject to the...