The Art of Living without Attachment: Questions on Nāma, Yogamāyā and Ātyantikī Śraddhā • Kathā or Mālā: In this informal room session Gurudeva says the mind cannot be absorbed in kathā and mālā at once; only those of a high level can, like the gopīs who carry water pots on their heads while talking with their sakhīs. At kathā time, hear kathā even if the number of rounds becomes less. • Faith in Hari-nāma: Having come to Mahāprabhu’s feet, have faith that He will take us; Bhagavān forgives...
Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.11.27
2025, Discourses in English 2025, Florida 2025, Miami 2025, USA 2025, ceto-darpana-marjanam bhava-maha-davagni-nirvapanam, mamottamasloka-janesu sakhyam samsara-cakre, na tad bhasayate suryo na sasanko na pavakah, satam prasangan mama virya-samvido, srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah punya-sravana-kirtanah, Bhagavad-gita 15.6, Chaitanya-charitamrita Antya 20.12, Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.17, Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.31.9, Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.25, Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.11.27, Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.23, Glories of Hari-katha
07 Jul 2025 evening – The Glories of Bhagavat-Katha (English) | Miami, USA | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– The glories of listening to Harikatha. – Verse: śṛṇvatāṁ sva-kathāḥ kṛṣṇaḥ puṇya-śravaṇa-kīrtanaḥ (SB 1.2.17). – Verse: śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam (SB 7.5.23). – Verse: satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido bhavanti hṛt-karṇa rasāyanāḥ kathāḥ (SB 3.25.25). – Verse: tava kathāmṛtaṁ tapta-jīvanaṁ kavibhir īḍitaṁ kalmaṣāpaham (SB 10.31.9). – Verse: na tad bhāsayate sūryo na śaśāṅko na pāvakaḥ (BG 15.6). – Verse: mamottamaśloka-janeṣu...
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20 Feb 2025 evening – The Importance of Guru Nistha (English) | Punta Arenas, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Never give up on the Guru, have guru-nistha! – People who go to sahajiyas and babajis do not have guru-nistha. – The story of the proud academic and the illiterate boatman boy. – It is necessary to know your Guru and have guru-nistha, otherwise the person drowns in the ocean of material life. – Having an authentic Guru is so important that even Bhagavan accepts having a Guru! – A beautiful description of guru-nistha: Mahaprabhu and His Guru Isvara Puri Pada...