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Scripture is the passive agent of divinity, and the sadhu and guru are active agents who bring the true meaning of scripture to light. Simply taking everything in scripture literally will cause as many problems for some as taking everything metaphorically does for others. The balance lies in hearing from realized devotees in the present.
Read MoreI make no claims of perfection, but I cannot deny that by the grace of my own gurus I have learned much, and inspired by this and their example,I have dived deeply into spiritual practice without coming up empty-handed. That which I have gained, I offer to others. To those who find their spiritual prospect in this, I am their guru, whereas in my own eyes I am a student, as we all are eternally.
Read MoreFor the spiritual practitioner, true morality and compassion for others beyond convention is the result of seeing God in the world. The neophyte lacks strong moral fiber and compassion for others due to his underdeveloped realization of the all-encompassing nature of his object of love.
Read MoreProgress involves elimination and new acceptance. At one point we will be taught that scripture is absolute, and if we truly grasp the import of this emphasis, we will discover the provisional nature of scripture couched between the lines.
Read MoreWhile in ultimate reality we are consciousness, in our practical reality we are very much human and need to deal with our humanity such that it will propel us in the direction of ultimate reality.
Read MoreSri Caitanya is Krishna searching for Radha’s bhava. That bhava is the heart of Krishna found in Srimad-Bhagavatam. Those who take advantage of this book and its deepest understanding as revealed by Sri Caitanya will know prema-dharma, the end of all knowledge.
Read MoreYou should be aware that in reality these topics are over your head. Nonetheless, it is important to understand theoretically that in our sampradaya attaining conjugal love means attaining manjari-bhava in the service of Radha and Krishna.
Read MoreOne who realizes that Krishna and his name are nondifferent shares this insight with his disciple at the time of initiation when he imparts the mantra. He shares, that is, his faith, his standing in the land beyond doubt where life flows freely without hesitation.
Read MoreWe should not be overly concerned with the idea of reestablishing Vedic culture, but rather understanding modern culture and applying spiritual insight to it.
Read MoreWe have some faith, but we also have doubts. We are supposed to respectfully raise these doubts. When doubts are removed by the preaching and example of the sadhu, only faith remains and we are free to proceed.
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