Don't Be a Slave of Maya

The material senses are manifestations of Maya, the Lord's illusory energy, to keep us entangled in the cycle of birth and death. Therefore the intelligent person avoids gratifying his senses any more than is required for keeping body and soul together. As soon as we over-indulge the senses we immediately come under the influence of Maya. We become enslaved by Maya. The devotee of the Lord does not want to become the slave of anyone. He wants to become free to engage himself 24 hours in the service of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Unexpected Results When Talking of Krishna

I humbly put my doubts in front of you. One thing which I observe in me is that whatever be the subject of my conversation with others I always end up speaking of the glories of Lord Krishna. Now this has become a regular habit, and when I do not get the expected response I feel hurt. Now I have decided to take mauna vrata, a vow of silence. Kindly suggest me some solution.

Hare Krishna

Smita

Answer: Be Their Best Friend First

It is very wonderful that you have a regular habit of turning very conversation towards Krishna. By doing so you are doing the greatest service for those who are not Krishna conscious. Instead of of now becoming frustrated and taking mauna vrata, a vow of silence, because of some unpleasant reactions, what you should do is become more expert in the art of introducing Krishna in the best descriptive manner so that everyone comes to appreciate Krishna and seeks you out for having wonderful Krishna conscious conversations as much possible.

In this connection Lord Sri Krishna states in the Bhagavad-gita:

mac-citta mad-gata-prana
bodhayantah parasparam
kathayantas ca mam nityam
tusyanti ca ramanti ca

"The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me."
--Bhagavad-gita 10.9

If you want someone to hear from you, they must first like you. And in order for them to like you, they must first feel that you like them. Krishna says that His devotee is friendly to all living beings. If you will conscientiously follow this instruction by sincerely sharing Krishna's mercy with everyone you meet, you will find that so many people will want to hear from you about Krishna.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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