Sripad Bhakti Chaitanya Bharati Maharaj of Russia, who recently enlivened the London devotees with morning and evening classes at the London Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math during a week long visit, also gave an informal lecture in Russian and English at a house programme the evening before he returned to Moscow. The gathering was hosted by Gandharvika Didi, a native Russian who invited a number of her Russian speaking friends, coworkers and family members to learn about the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math.

After answering some general questions about the difference between Iskcon and Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math from a sincere seeker, Sripad Bharati Maharaj continued to answer questions of a more deeply philosophical nature. One issue His Holiness discussed extensively was concerning the soul's inherent need to search for happiness. The devotee, His Holiness advised, seeks happiness with a spirit of dedication and service, for their eternal benefit, whilst the materialist seeks happiness with an exploitative attitude of enjoyment and a desire to control - which can only lead to misery.

Later His Holiness' lecture became more informal, amidst frequent shifts of language and a lively discussion which ensued between devotees and guests.