Srila B.S. Govinda Maharaj - Lecture at "Drugoi Mir" Center & Lahta (Jun 20, 2001) | #122

📅 Recording Date: June 20, 2001 (based on camera timecode) 📍 Location: "Drugoi Mir" Center & Lahta, St. Petersburg, Russia 🎙️ Language: Russian 📼 Source: VHS Tape #122 🎬 Content: Public Lecture & Lahta Program This archival recording captures Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj delivering lectures on June 20, 2001, during his 18th World Tour. The recording begins with a public program at the "Drugoi Mir" (Another World) Human Development Center in St. Petersburg, followed by a lecture in Lahta (beginning at approximately 01:22:55). Lahta holds special significance as the location where Srila Govinda Maharaj laid the foundation stone for a temple in the 1990s. After visiting London from June 7-16, His Divine Grace traveled to Russia where devotees arranged multiple programs throughout the day. The recording preserves His Divine Grace speaking to Russian audiences about the science of self-realization and the path of pure devotion, making the eternal teachings accessible to sincere seekers. TECHNICAL DETAILS: Original Format: VHS Archive Reference: 122 Recording Quality: Historical archive standard (Restored Audio) Duration: 01:49:51 Digitization Date: December 11, 2025 ABOUT THIS RECORDING: Part of our ongoing digitization project to preserve and share the teachings of Srila B.S. Govinda Maharaj. The recording date of June 20, 2001 is confirmed by camera timecode, documenting multiple programs during the 18th World Tour's visit to St. Petersburg. Note: Lahta lecture begins at approximately 01:22:55. 🔗 Unrestored version available here: • Srila B.S. Govinda Maharaj - Lecture at "D... CONTENT WARNING: This version has undergone audio restoration to improve clarity and listening experience. Video quality reflects the limitations of the original recording equipment and tape age. Further enhanced versions will be uploaded as our restoration work progresses. 🙏 Preservation Note: We are grateful to have recovered this recording from our archive collection. Some tapes from this period remain temporarily inaccessible due to storage media degradation. For the service of preserving these eternal teachings.