Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
"Do not listen to mundane prattle and do not waste your time in frivolous discussions. Why eat to titillate the palate and maintain the body lavishly with luxurious amenities? Do not hanker for esteem and respect, but offer respects to everyone. Take shelter of the holy name of Krsna and chant constantly. Serve Srimati Radharani and Sri Krsna in the mood of Vraja in the core of your heart."
The Lord's unequivocal instructions opened Raghunatha dasa Gosvami's eyes of knowledge, and he understood that pure love of Godhead can never be cultivated without first being freed from all material illusions.
Lord Caitanya continued: "Through pure chanting and in meditation develop your pure, perfected, spiritual form, and worship Krsna, the Lord of Srimati Radharani. Free yourself from the desire for distinction and adoration. Always offering respect to others, cultivate complete detachment from material life and become as tolerant as a tree.
"Externally, your devotional service is to always chant the name of Lord Krsna, and internally, constantly engage in serving Sri Sri Radha-Krsna with your spiritual body. Control your rapacious palate and give up luxury and comfort. Do only what is essential for maintaining your body."
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