pamho, Hare Krishna,
Once I had a discussion with Indradyumna Swami Maharaj about www.thewaytohappiness.org (whatsapp).
He asked me where is God in the center ?
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Once a devotee said in his lecture, one of the most elusive concepts in modern day society is how to be happy ?
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Once Navin Nirada Prabhu was talking about Srila Prabhupada Book Distribution Marathon during a seminar at Radha Gopinath Temple, and he made us repeat the below:
The more you show, the more you sell.
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My questions:
How to get rid of the hard knot in the heart and start to work for and serve Krishna ?
What is meant by utilizing one's false ego in Krishna's service eternally ?
What is the gain in Krishna Consciousness ?
What not to lose in Krishna Consciousness ?
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As all other energies are "Overwhelmed by attraction for & the
Potency of it. (Metaphysically) speaking. With-(heart)-stasis or bballance as 1st. Thought & breath as the next consideration this-chanting of Haray KRishna & Rama brings better results & rewords as One's mindfulness & yoga's are engaged.
So I find !
This is renunciations by taking shelter of the supremely potant &
Affluent energies & vibrations,
(hidden in plain-sight) by these sacred rites*
Reclaim the space & place that is yours. & through "experiencel knowledge," you strenth of faith will grow. "The greater the faith The
Less the fear''
#2 happiness is Liberation from anxiety & other fulfilling energie's (energie's) is the optimal word ad it is' -by superior energie's that any & all such mortal gratifications can be accomplished thorough accomplishing ("Self Satisfaction)"
Krishna specks to this point as truth "in our potential "in bhagavat gita-
This practice of Darma as "The practice of DARMA as a practical Daily Duty" is scientific but also very nurturing to&for all on all level's of our being Please chanT properly!
Hare Krishna! Dandavat Pranam!
Bg 4.40 — But ignorant and faithless persons who doubt the revealed scriptures do not attain God consciousness; they fall down. For the doubting soul there is happiness neither in this world nor in the next.
The best way to learn swimming is to get 'into' the water. Fear holds but one has to get 'over' the fear at some point in time. And we need 'faith' to get over the fear. The more the fear, the less the faith, the more the faith, the less the fear. Surrender is 'complete' faith and when that's not possible, 'baby' steps helps with making progress, building faith and thereby the fear fades away.
Sarvam Sri Krishnaarpanamatu!
Hare Krsna Prabhuji,
PAMHO.
The way to get rid of the hard knot is to start practising sincerely. You already know the ABCD of devotion - Association, Books, Chanting and Diet of Krsna prasadam. How does one serve? By having sincere desire in the heart - that is the first qualification. Once the desire to serve is sincere, one finds a way to serve, as per one's talent and capacity.
I think you mean Utilising one's ego in the service of Krsna eternally. Because if false ego is utilised for the lord's service, then it becomes true ego. As you may know, ego is one of the 8 components of the body, so it cannot be wished away. What can be done is to put it in the service of the lord, that is the way to purify the ego.
Gain and loss - still you are at gain and loss - its been 14 years for you, right? If you had not gained anything so far, you wouldnt be here right?
My reply to your every post is the same - chant prabhu. Get above the theory and start practising. I lack purity, thats why my words dont convince you. I genuinely feel sad when I read your posts - it shows you want to believe, but something holds you back. You are seeking, but not convinced you have arrived at the right destination.
Pls see some videos on youtube - on the life of Srila Prabhupada, some lectures of Gauranga prabhu, HH Bhakti Tirth Maharaj, HH Tamal Krishna Goswami maharaj, HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj, HG Jananivas prabhu, kirtan of HG Aindra prabhu, some videos on remembering Srila Prabhupada. Maybe that will help convince you.
Haribol,
Your servant,
Radha Rasamayi DD