Ekadashi-vrata

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Spanish 2024, Santiago 2024, Chile 2024, Madhvacharya, Ekadashi-vrata 2024, bhakti: vaidhi-bhakti, book: Hari-bhakti-vilasa, guru: guru-bhakti

20 Feb 2024 evening – Sri Madhvacarya katha & Glories of Ekadasi (English) – Santiago, Chile | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 20, 2024 6:33 PM

– We can learn two things from Sri Sampradaya, Ramanujacarya, Guru-nishtha and seva nishtha towards our Istadeva, and the necessity of following Vaidhi-bhakti practices. – Meaning and importance of having nishtha: example of Hanumanji’s nishta towards Lord Ramachandra. – Following the sixty four limbs of Vaidhi-bhakti. – Always remember two things: guru-nishta/guru-bhakti and following Vaidhi-bhakti. – If we never follow Sri Sanatana’s grantha, Hari-bhakti...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Rio de Janeiro 2024, Brazil 2024, Guru-purnima (Vyasa-puja) 2024, Ekadashi-vrata 2024, lineage: disciplic succession

06 Feb 2024 evening – Significance of Vyasa-puja and Ekadasi observance (English) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

February 6, 2024 8:02 PM

Description of who is Vyasa. Deep meanings of Puja and the articles offered. Bhakti is uninterrupted and spontaneous. The teaching of Hanuman, the topmost kinkara, eternal servant, serving Lord Ramachandra’s lotus feet. The nature of the soul: jivera svarupa hoya. Harikatha of the Vyasa-puja to be performed in Srivasa-angana. The Pushpanjali offered by Nityananda Prabhu. First we have to learn Guruparampara, disciplic succession, otherwise we can not perform proper Vyasa-puja. Observations for...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Santos 2024, Brazil 2024, Ekadashi-vrata 2024

07 Jan 2024 evening – Ekadasi-tithi and Respect for Vaisnavas (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 7, 2024 6:57 PM

When we observe Ekadasi-tithi, Bhakti Devi manifests in our hearts. Song: Suddha Bhakata Carana Renu, by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. On the day of Ekadasi, all forms of sins are in the five types of grains, and therefore we should not eat them on that day. We must emphasise chanting the Holy Names on that day, not just fasting completely. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu observed Ekadasi at Srivasa Thakura’s house. The Holy Names are the process and also the goal. Very powerful! Srivasa...

2024, Discourses in English 2024, Discourses Translated into Portuguese 2024, Santos 2024, Brazil 2024, Ekadashi-vrata 2024, anger: krodha (one of the enemies of spiritual life; cause of material bondage), book: Hari-bhakti-vilasa, character quality: envy

07 Jan 2024 midday – The Day of Ekadasi-tithi (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

January 7, 2024 12:55 PM

Ekadasi-tithi is a very auspicious day. The different names of Ekadasi. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu observed Ekadasi at Srivasa Thakura’s house. The rules on the day of Ekadasi. We must follow and accept the sastras, as it was Sri Krsna himself who recited the Vedas. One should not argue what Sri Krsna says. Lila in which some brahmanas question Caitanya Mahaprabhu about whether we should accept/honor mahaprasada of grains on the day of Ekadasi. Song: mahā-prasāde govinde nāma-brahmaṇi...

2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Vraja 2023, Vrindavana 2023, India 2023, Ekadashi-vrata 2023

25 Oct 2023 evening – Ekadashi-tithi (Hindi) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

October 25, 2023 6:20 PM

Different names of Ekadashi.

Following Ekadashi is obligatory.

Do not eat grains on the day of Ekadashi even after 12.00 pm.

The story about Srila Vaikanasa Maharaja and a brahmadaitya.

Lila of Shiva and Basmasura.

Story of Mura Daitya attacking Bhagavan and the appearance of Ekadashi-devi.

Do not misuse the concessions of Ekadashi.

When we listen to hari-katha or chant the Lord’s name we sit close to Him.

2023, Discourses Translated into English 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, Ekadashi-vrata 2023

24 Sep 2023 morning – The Power of Chanting the Holy Names and Ekadasi (English translation) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 24, 2023 9:12 AM

Faith in the scriptures and the words of the Guru are the basis of the Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy.

The yamadutas do not go after those who chant the holy names, use tilaka and kanti-mala (tulasi-mala).

Sing and engage others in chanting the holy names.

Follow ekadasi and encourage others to follow too.

2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Delhi 2023, India 2023, Ekadashi-vrata 2023

24 Sep 2023 morning – The Power of Chanting the Holy Names and Ekadasi (Hindi) – Delhi, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

September 24, 2023 9:12 AM

Faith in the scriptures and the words of the Guru are the basis of the Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy.

The yamadutas do not go after those who chant the holy names, use tilaka and kanti-mala (tulasi-mala).

Sing and engage others in chanting the holy names.

Follow ekadasi and encourage others to follow too.

2023, Discourses in Hindi 2023, Gujarat 2023, Rajkot 2023, India 2023, Ekadashi-vrata 2023, Chorashtaka (Chauragraganya-purushashtaka), nectar: types

29 Jul 2023 evening – Ekadasi-tithi and the Importance of Devotional Practices (Hindi) – Rajkot, Gujarat, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

July 29, 2023 6:16 PM

The different types of nectar (amrta) and the highest nectar of Goloka Vrndavana. On ekadasi, spiritual practices must be intensified. How to do nirjala (complete fasting) on ekadasi day. The shell of Krsna (Pancajanya) and Arjuna (Devadatta). Mahaprabhu’s lila and Jagannatha-prasada on the day of ekadasi. Verse: mahā-prasāde govinde (Mahābhārata, Skandha Purana). Lila of Ambarisa Maharaja and Durvasa Rsi: on the importance of following the ekadasi breaking interval (param). Verse:...

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