Archive for the ‘Sanga 2000’ Category
We should study Srimad Bhagavatam and develop in our spiritual practice so that a kind of ‘feeling-thinking’ for Krishna and what Krishna lila is comes to us naturally. In time, our heart will come out.
Read MoreNew times and new circumstances require new words, new books, and new editions of previous books. We can never surpass our guru, yet our guru does not want to suppress us either. He wants to liberate us. He wants gurus, not disciples.
Read MoreThere is no law or tradition restricting a disciple from translating and commenting on a book that his guru has already translated and commented upon. Those who think like this do not understand the dynamics of spiritual life. They are following blindly after so many years.
Read MoreChristianity as a spiritual doctrine will never dominate the religious landscape of India. But its heart of love of God can be enriched by a meaningful interface with Hinduism.
Read MoreBuddhism leads us from negative numbers to the peace of zero, while bhakti leads to the ecstasy of positive numbers. Try to understand the gift of Sri Caitanya. Buddha is one of his avataras.
Read MoreStudy the Tenth Canto under good guidance and gradually lila will awaken in your heart. Not only details by other acaryas, but you will find your own details. You will write your own page in the book of Krishna lila and your name will be signed at the bottom.
Read MoreSiksa gurus may differ on relative issues, such as management, approaches to practice, etc. A mature disciple must be able to sort out that which is relative and that which is absolute in order to live within a plurality of gurus.
Read MoreIn our daily life we should test the metal of our faith in God with the fire of reason. If it starts to melt, we should withdraw to spiritual practice and saintly association. If it is strengthened, such firm faith will fuel our spiritual practice and grant us entrance into spiritual life.
Read MoreTruly, once and for all, place yourself in the hands of God. This is the task, nothing short of this will do. Do it, and your future will be bright no matter what anyone else does.
Read MoreThis kind of devotion Caitanya Mahaprabhu taught us to be involved in. Just to aspire for this is such a powerful form of worship. We may not be qualified, but to have that as our aspiration is so endearing to Krishna.
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