Wonderfully uplifting lecture, Prabhu Ji. "But as devotees, we should not become discouraged because we operate on a different platform. We operate on a platform where we love and serve Krishna. All the problems will come and go, we operate on a different platform."-Srila Prabhupada
What to think of when a person falls down is an eye opener to me . And Krishna never gives up on us he always has a hope on us . This statement is really very hope giving . Thank u so much for the wonderful explanation prabhuji .dandavat Pranam
Very wonderful explanation of the omnipotent aspect of the Lord in delivering even the lowest amongst his devotees. Explains how the devotee should be completely dependant on the mercy of the Lord but yet be fixed in his spiritual practices..
Hare Krishna! Nicely explained the battle against anarthas and determination is very important to be steady in devotional practices. Thank you prabhu ji
Nice points about different stages in the struggle with anarthas: helpless defeat, struggle and defeat, struggle and success and effortless success. Also, that we should have more faith in Krishna omnipotence than in our disqualifications, Krishna can remove all obstacles from the path of a sincere devotee. Thank you very much.
Hare krishna prabhuji, a very hope giving explanation that krishna always helps His devotees come back to Him....we just have to hold on to the process of devotional service.. thank you..
Thus advancement in devotional life is gradual improving upwards and moving closer to Krishna. Daily disciplined practice of sadhana and association is like food to soul and results in less or no chance of defeat. Jai Srila Prabhupad!
whatever my limitations are, Krsnas strength is greater than my limitation in protecting our bhakti we should not look down on others We never lose until we lose hop
hARE kRISHNA! one will achieve perfection in one birth itself if he practice devotional services one pointedly without ceasing a moment, obstacles in the path of spirituality eventually will disappear by Krishna's mercy. its easy when we take shelter of Krishna and very difficult when we endeavour by our own strength. Hari Bol!
--We can't blame conditioning for faults. It's like blaming gravity for the sinking of the boat. -- We have a process that can protect us and takes us back home faster than the fastest. The obstacles will come and by surrendering to Krishna, we will be able to overcome them. -- A devotee is checked but he is never checkmated. -- We lose only when we lose hope. Krishna hasn't lost hope on us!
Inspiring content of the video. I liked the quotation that; "Even in this rapid path of achieving perfection, there are challenges like: devotees fall down, doing sinful activities. However, When we are doing both spiritual and material activities, devotees gets protection thru devotional service thru guru shastra and sadhu. Only by continue D S" Hari Bol Thanks Hare Krishna
How obstacles on the spiritual path originate Achieving perfection -the gradual way and the quick way How the omnipotent Lord guides a devotee Our past actions cause external & internal (For lust, anger & greed) misery. We may slip from devotional service because of our past karmas. Most sinful persons can cross over miseries BG 4.36 : Even if you are considered to be the most sinful of all sinners, when you are situated in the boat of transcendental knowledge you will be able to cross over the ocean of miseries. Devotional service is like a boat, we have to sail carefully, we cannot blame the hole in the boat or storm. We cannot say boat went down for gravity. Those factors will always be there, we have to avoid sinful activities (hole in the boat), tempted activities (Storm) and navigate carefully in the presence of Krishna & Guru who are also present with is in the boat . Gradual way to overcome: Cultivating Brahminical qualities like Tapasya, Brahmchayrya, cleanliness etc.. It takes long way and it depends on our personal strength. Quick way : Devotional service which depends on Krishna’s mercy. Rise & Fall in Krishna Consciousness : Akarma : Rapid elevation by Karma : Gradual elevation by Karma Kanda Vikarma : Degradation due to Vikarma Don’t laugh at others, Laugh with others by elevating Krishna consciousness. All materialistic people are doing Vikarma. Karma & Vikarma rae materialistic. Devotee’s karmas are spritualised and they become Akarma. Mind’s power is also lord’s power. Omnipotent Lord is situated in our hearts. Have more faith in his ability than doubt our own inability. Battle against Anarthas: Helpless defeat Struggle & defeat Struggle & success Effortless success Devotees are in 2nd & 4th stage- They struggle and defeat materialistic life. And they get effortlessly devotional service. Hearing and chanting are food for our soul’s nourishment that gives strength to us to fight materialistic life. We should not stop giving nourishment. Never give up: We never lose hope till we lose hope. Krishna hasn’t lost hope on us for so many life times. Why should we lose hope due to struggle for a few years in a short life time. Like warrior’s weapon cannot be a burden otherwise he will die, process of devotional service cannot be a burden
Wonderfully uplifting lecture, Prabhu Ji. "But as devotees, we should not become discouraged because we operate on a different platform. We operate on a platform where we love and serve Krishna. All the problems will come and go, we operate on a different platform."-Srila Prabhupada
What to think of when a person falls down is an eye opener to me . And Krishna never gives up on us he always has a hope on us . This statement is really very hope giving .
Thank u so much for the wonderful explanation prabhuji .dandavat Pranam
Thankyou very much prabhuji.
Hare Krishna!!!!
Very wonderful explanation of the omnipotent aspect of the Lord in delivering even the lowest amongst his devotees. Explains how the devotee should be completely dependant on the mercy of the Lord but yet be fixed in his spiritual practices..
Hare Krishna! Nicely explained the battle against anarthas and determination is very important to be steady in devotional practices. Thank you prabhu ji
Nice points about different stages in the struggle with anarthas: helpless defeat, struggle and defeat, struggle and success and effortless success. Also, that we should have more faith in Krishna omnipotence than in our disqualifications, Krishna can remove all obstacles from the path of a sincere devotee. Thank you very much.
Have more faith in the power of omnipotency of the Lord and his ability than the doubt about our own ability.
Krishna hasn't lost hope on us for so many lifetimes, why should we lose hope due to struggle for few years in one short life time- very encouraging
Hare krishna prabhuji, a very hope giving explanation that krishna always helps His devotees come back to Him....we just have to hold on to the process of devotional service.. thank you..
Thank you Prabhuji. Never give up is the lesson even in spiritual life.
Thanks prabhuji
Thus advancement in devotional life is gradual improving upwards and moving closer to Krishna. Daily disciplined practice of sadhana and association is like food to soul and results in less or no chance of defeat.
Jai Srila Prabhupad!
Hare Krishna Thank You for sharing....
whatever my limitations are, Krsnas strength is greater than my limitation
in protecting our bhakti we should not look down on others
We never lose until we lose hop
hARE kRISHNA! one will achieve perfection in one birth itself if he practice devotional services one pointedly without ceasing a moment, obstacles in the path of spirituality eventually will disappear by Krishna's mercy. its easy when we take shelter of Krishna and very difficult when we endeavour by our own strength. Hari Bol!
--We can't blame conditioning for faults. It's like blaming gravity for the sinking of the boat.
-- We have a process that can protect us and takes us back home faster than the fastest. The obstacles will come and by surrendering to Krishna, we will be able to overcome them.
-- A devotee is checked but he is never checkmated.
-- We lose only when we lose hope. Krishna hasn't lost hope on us!
Inspiring content of the video. I liked the quotation that;
"Even in this rapid path of achieving perfection, there are challenges like: devotees fall down, doing sinful activities. However,
When we are doing both spiritual and material activities, devotees gets protection thru devotional service thru guru shastra and sadhu. Only by continue D S"
Hari Bol Thanks Hare Krishna
Hare Krsna
In Mantra Eighteen the devotee prays for guidance on the spiritual path and the removal of past sinful reactions which may hinder his progress.
Nice explanations for giving hope to struggling devotees!
wonderful video
nice lecture
excellent
How obstacles on the spiritual path originate
Achieving perfection -the gradual way and the quick way
How the omnipotent Lord guides a devotee
Our past actions cause external & internal (For lust, anger & greed) misery.
We may slip from devotional service because of our past karmas.
Most sinful persons can cross over miseries
BG 4.36 : Even if you are considered to be the most sinful of all sinners, when you are situated in the boat of transcendental knowledge you will be able to cross over the ocean of miseries.
Devotional service is like a boat, we have to sail carefully, we cannot blame the hole in the boat or storm. We cannot say boat went down for gravity. Those factors will always be there, we have to avoid sinful activities (hole in the boat), tempted activities (Storm) and navigate carefully in the presence of Krishna & Guru who are also present with is in the boat .
Gradual way to overcome: Cultivating Brahminical qualities like Tapasya, Brahmchayrya, cleanliness etc.. It takes long way and it depends on our personal strength.
Quick way : Devotional service which depends on Krishna’s mercy.
Rise & Fall in Krishna Consciousness :
Akarma : Rapid elevation by
Karma : Gradual elevation by Karma Kanda
Vikarma : Degradation due to Vikarma
Don’t laugh at others, Laugh with others by elevating Krishna consciousness.
All materialistic people are doing Vikarma. Karma & Vikarma rae materialistic.
Devotee’s karmas are spritualised and they become Akarma.
Mind’s power is also lord’s power. Omnipotent Lord is situated in our hearts.
Have more faith in his ability than doubt our own inability.
Battle against Anarthas:
Helpless defeat
Struggle & defeat
Struggle & success
Effortless success
Devotees are in 2nd & 4th stage- They struggle and defeat materialistic life. And they get effortlessly devotional service.
Hearing and chanting are food for our soul’s nourishment that gives strength to us to fight materialistic life. We should not stop giving nourishment.
Never give up:
We never lose hope till we lose hope.
Krishna hasn’t lost hope on us for so many life times.
Why should we lose hope due to struggle for a few years in a short life time.
Like warrior’s weapon cannot be a burden otherwise he will die, process of devotional service cannot be a burden