"A person who accepts the path of devotional service is not bereft of the results derived from studying the vedas, performing austere sacrfrises giving charity, or pursuing philosophical and fruitive activities . At the end he reaches the supreme abode"(Bg.8.28) Hare Krsna says that the purpose of all Vedic instruction i s to achieve the ultimate goal of life-to go back to Godhead. All scripture of all countries aim at this goal. This has also been the message of religious reformers or Arcarya. In the West for example the Lord Jesus Christ spread this same message. Similarly Lord Budha and Mohammed. No one advises us to make our permanent settlement here in the material world. There may be small differences according to country, time and circumstances and according to scriptural injunction but the main principle is that we are not meant for this material world but for the spiritual world is accepted by all genuine transcendentalists. All indications for the satisfaction of our souls inner most desires points to those worlds of krsna beyond birth and death. - His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - "Beyond Birth and Death

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

 samsara-davanala-lidha-loka tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatwam praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.


mahapraboh kirtana-nritya-gita vaditra-madyan-manaso rasena romancha-kampashru-taranga-bhajo vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.


sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana shringaira-tan-mandira-marjanadau yuktasya bhaktamsh cha niyunjato pi vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.


chatur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada swadv-anna-triptan hari-bhakta-sanghan kritwaiva triptim bhajatah sadaiva vande guroh sri-charanaravindam


 The spiritual master is always offering Krsna four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.


sri-radhika-madhavayor apara madhurya-lila-guna-rupa-namnam prati-kshanaswadana-lolupasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and Their qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.



nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai ya yalibhir yuktir apekshaniya tatrati-dakshyad ati-vallabhasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopis, who at different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Radha and Krsna's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.


sakshad-dharitvena samasta-shastrair uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhihi kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam 


The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bonafide representative of Sri Hari [Krsna].


yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi dhyayan stuvams tasya yashas trisandhyam vande guroh sri-charanaravindam


 By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krsna. Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, I should always remember and praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master



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