Verse: Srimad Bhagavatham – 7.8.1
Where: Jul 29′th 2007, Kostryn, Poland.
Ocassion: Wood Stock Festival, 2007
Courtesy: Candrasekhar Acarya Das.
Essence:“We often hear glories of Pure devotees. It is important to also learn about qualification of a good disciple of such Master. Prahlad Maharaj gives us a hint regarding this in Brahmacari guru-kule verse (SB 7.12.1). A disciple after entering into guru-kula or Krishna Consciousness should practice control of his senses…either by restricting them from sense enjoyment or better yet by engaging them in Krishna’s service. The second duty is to practice being very submissive…you have to be submissive else cannot get full mercy of the Spiritual Master. And finally disciple should develop friendship or goodwill towards the Spriritual Master. Prahlad Maharaj sets a best example of how to reciprocate with mercy of Spiritual Master by starting to preach at the age of 5 years. Following in the footsteps of Prahlad Maharaj, let us try to preach to 350,000 young people at Wood Stock this year.”
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Category: Humility
How to become Atmarama
Verse: Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya Lila – 24.283-284.
Where: Apr 21’st 2007, Hungary.
Courtesy: Braja Gopali Dasi.
Essence: “…If we can become free from tendency towards pride and chant Hare Krishna as Maha Prabhu wants us to chant in the trinad api verse, then against all odds, in Kali yuga we can become Atmarama.”
Important ingredient of chanting
Verse: Srimad Bhagavatham – 7.5.11
Where: Mar 18′th 2007, Alachua.
Occasion: Sunday Love Feast.
Courtesy: Cintamani Dasi.
Essence: “Chanting Hare Krsna is the basic activity in Krishna consciousness. But quality of that chanting is important..What is the most important ingredient of chanting? It is humility”
Getting Prepared for Gaura Poornima
Verse: Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Adi Lila Chapter 8.
Where: March 2’nd 2007, Seattle.
Diary Reading: Diary of Travelling Preacher 8.1 – “An Unsung Hero”.
Essence: [please suggest one!].