Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Those who are independent are proud, and those willing to subordinate themselves are humble. If, after taking shelter of devotional service, we become proud, and if, after worshiping the Lord, we neglect to serve His devotees and thus commit offenses at their feet, we will find ourselves facing inconveniences and then becoming detached from the Lord’s service. This human form of life is not meant for misfortune. Rather, it is meant to attain auspiciousness. Why do we always forget this ? Why do I forget that I am the most useless, insignificant wretch ? To be tempted by Maya to become great or to enjoy is an insignificant and unnecessary occupation. If we really want to become humble, thus decreasing our hankering for greatness, then we should follow and associate with the Lord’s humble devotees, who are servant of the great.
- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswathi Thakur
(Page No. 219 and 220 of ‘Amrta Vani’
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