Entering the State of Pure Bliss

There is one thing that nobody likes. That is suffering. So how to get out of the suffering conditions that are being constantly hurled at us by the material energy? How can we enter into the state of pure bliss free of any inebriety? This requires a purification of consciousness.

Just as water in is original state is pure but becomes contaminated by coming in touch with a contaminated atmosphere, the original pure consciousness of the living being becomes contaminated by coming into contact with the material atmosphere. It is this contamination which the actual cause of whatever sufferings or miseries we undergo in this material existence. Hence all we to do to get free of the suffering is to be from free contamination. This is why it is so important to regularly chant the Holy Names of God:

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

Answers According to the Vedic Version

Question: Connecting with You...

How do I connect to you?

Poonam

Answer: Submissive Inquiries and Service...

Connecting with me is not difficult. If you will follow my simple instructions to always chant the holy names and follow the regulative principles of freedom according to the bhakti yoga system (Krishna consciousness) you will always be connected with me in all times, places, and circumstances.

It is very nice that you are inquiring in this way. Krishna emphasize in the Bhagavad-gita the benefit of being connected with the spiritual master through submissive inquiry and service. The benefit is that the spiritual master will bless you with transcendental knowledge and realization.

tad viddhi pranipatena
pariprasnena sevaya
upadeksyanti te jnanam
jnaninas tattva-darsinah

"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth."
--Bhagavad-gita 4.34

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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