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Defeat

Posted by Peter on April 28, 2018 at 7:12pm

So many bodies but one soul
We wanted independence and you gave it to us all
Seeing us from time immemorial
You never interfered with our wants

Our thirst for pleasure is put to rest by the thought of you, the pure soul
We did not know and suffered again and again
The lucky ones become your servants and reunited with you
The rest of us became theirs

You gave us everything to worship you but we have done everything BUT
For how many lifetimes I have come to this earth again and again I do not know
Let this be last as I write to concede by defeat for independence
To resignify the relationship we once had

A defeat of my ignorance, if you will
And many of those that read this are uttering the same words, from the depth of their soul
Even if they cannot say
We are your children so guide us back home

For you are only the one who knows the true path for each one of us
Diseased, decayed in this body we suffer day in day out
Lost and longing for you we suffer
An accumulation of many lifetimes of sins
That taught us what you already knew
A stroke of devotion can wipe it all
For the heart has to be clear
Let us into your heart where we shall once again reside

For that is our true abode
Be kind to your kids for we were wrong
Devotion is path to salvation
We knew this before, but not that was all

-PS

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A day is like a lifetime

Posted by Peter on January 19, 2017 at 4:41pm
When we get up in the morning take a shower we feel fresh, energetic like we can do anything. During our childhood years or growing up we feel the same, we feel like we can do anything. As the afternoon approaches we feel like we have to get things done as soon it will be time to go home. We feel lethargic, not as fresh as in the morning but we still have enough energy left to get through the day. We have a recollection of the morning freshness but don't feel it. Similar to our 20s or 30s even 40s for some, where we are feeling a bit run down with one or two minor operations, some life changing experiences, a bit worldly. We have achieved a lot and want to achieve more. As we get to the end of the day we feel tired, restless, like the only thing we need is sleep, food, home, famIily and everything is secondary. Similar to the end of our lifes when we realize a lot of people have come and gone, things have been achieved and what matters is the lord and everything comes later. Then we just focus on him with whatever energy we have left because we know this to be our true need not what we had throught of at different times previously. In a day our feelings change so much, similar to the feelings experienced in a lifetime. If we see this for what it is and make important, firm decisions which will be constant throughout our life we will have purpose regardless of time of day / stage in life. We might feel different abt these at different times but at least they will be constant goals as oppose to having different goals at different times.
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Go slow and take it easy with Krishna Consciousness

Posted by Peter on January 16, 2017 at 9:24pm
I have found it is better to go slow in Krishna Consciousness. It is very hard to get out of this material world and I find if people do it one step at a time it leads to a solid foundation. Not doubt it is the truth but were have been told so many others things that time is needed to know the superme. After all that is why god has given this wonderful life. During my early years I realise I did too much too soon and caused a bit too much pressure to be put on me. I now take it one step at a time and jap as much as I do what I can. This is not say one should not progress faster if they are able to do so. The truth is so powerful that it needs time to be absorbed and praying to Krishna, asking for his mercy, talking to him should also be considered as getting closer to him not just the number of rounds you chant and whether you can leave onion and garlic. Of course this should be the goal but some of us are struggling to to lack bhakt saang, lack of Krishna's mercy, or maybe past karmas so we should not punish ourselves. Sometimes I find people ponder leaving Krishna Consciousness altogther because thet are unable to follow regulative principles. That should not be done. It has taken for us so long to realise what is the truth and so many people are even not at that stage. We should give ourselves credit where credit is due and ask for Krishna's to make up what we don't have and use time and patience to exercise what will come to us naturally while doing our level best to progress in 4 regulative principles.Please offer advice as to what you think respected prabu's and mata ji's? Really looking for bhakt saang or devotee association as I have posted before but not received any replies.
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