Up Over in Down Under

It has a been almost a month since we arrived here "down under." These weeks in Australia and New Zealand have been most spiritually uplifting because we have been in the constant association of so many sincere souls who are eager to do whatever it takes to make spiritual advancement. Krishna explains in the Bhagavad-gita how the devotees become enlivened and enlightened by gathering together to hear and discuss His transcendental name, fame, form, entourage, qualities, paraphernalia, and pastimes. From my personal experience I can certify that it is most certainly a fact. I have been every day engaged in transcendental enlivenment and enlightenment with the wonderful devotees here. And the more I do it, the more the transcendental ocean of knowledge and bliss expands and expands.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Hare Krishna Ashram, Canberra, AustraliaHare Krishna Ashram, Canberra, Australia

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Qualities of a Real Disciple?

Every day I read your messages. With your blessings I am learning how to advance my devotional life. You are giving a lot of mercy for all living souls. Thank you for your daily devotional messages.

I have a question. What are the qualities of a real disciple?

Your servant,

R.A. Ramprakash

Answer: Submissive Inquiries and Service

The real disciple inquires submissively from the spiritual master and renders service unto him. He accepts the instructions he receives from his spiritual master as his very life and soul and always tries his level best to successfully carry them out.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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