ALL GLORIES TO SRILA PRABHUPADA
why only lotus and not rose or some other flowwers
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ALL GLORIES TO SRILA PRABHUPADA
why only lotus and not rose or some other flowwers
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THE LOTUS FEET OF THE LORD KRISHNA. part 1.
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THE LOTUS FEET OF THE LORD KRISHNA. part 2.
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THE MARKS ON THE LOTUS FEET OF LORD KRISHNA
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Hare Krishna. PAMHO. AGTSP.
The lotus-feet is a metaphor for the divine feet of the God, demigods, spiritual masters and other exalted spiritual beings. The true meaning of the phrase "lotus feet" is transcendental, not readily grasped by intellect alone. A disciple of a spiritual teacher, master, saint or guru, or the devotee of a particular deity or lord can express humility, surrender, devotion, deference, dedication and love by worshiping, contemplating or meditating upon the lotus feet of his chosen spiritual teacher, etc. In these ways, communion with the guru is established. It is said, that the spiritual master plants his lotus feet in the heart of the disciple. Sincere spiritual students are encouraged to enshrine God's lotus feet or enshrine the lotus feet of the master within their heart. The softness of the feet of Krishna, guru is considered so unparalleled that it can be compared only to the delicacy of lotus petals. Just as the lotus is soft, sublime, sacred and sweet, so are the lotus feet. According to Vedic scripture, the soles of the lotus feet of holy beings are decorated with several sacred symbols. These signs include the conch shell, the thunderbolt, the half-moon and — of course — the lotus. Placing the attention on the lotus feet with a reverential attitude can dispel mundane preoccupations of the ego, such as desires born out of vanity, pride and greed. Suffering, affliction, pain, fear and discontent fade away as body and mind become purified through attaching the mind to the lotus feet. Separation from Krishna also fades away. By taking refuge at the master's lotus feet, the devotee can receive innumerable spiritual benefits, just as he might attain through making pilgrimages, fasting, doing charitable acts, performing austerities and engaging in yogic disciplines. Devotees pray to remember Krishna's lotus feet at the time of death in order to go to Krishna's spiritual abode. When the true Guru or Krishna implants His Holy Feet in a pure heart of the truth-seeker, that person becomes a centre of pilgrimage himself, he becomes holy, adorable and worshipable. Having been thus blessed he becomes a living Temple of God. Only such a person is entitled to be called saintly and he becomes a blessing to humanity.
Your Servant.
Hari Bol!