The Most Momentous Movie

I would not trade the Krishna conscious lifestyle for all the wealth of the entire universe. There is truly no more enlivening and exhilarating experience than fully dedicating one's life to the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Who is Krishna Himself mercifully appearing in the Kali Yuga for the deliverance of the fallen, conditioned souls. To dedicate one's every day and every moment in the service of Lord Caitanya and Lord Krishna is the sweetest happiness. You get to live on the vanguard, on the leading edge of the greatest cultural transformation in the history of the universe. Why struggle hard for wealth, fame, and power, which even if attained must soon be given up? Better to engage in the blissful struggle of subduing the rascal senses bringing them completely under control in the service of Sri Guru and Sri Krishna and thus becoming empowered to push forward Lord Caitanya's movement. Why waste time watching boring movies when you can instead play a key role in this most momentous "movie" of all times?

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Who is the Real Guru?

Who can be considered to be a real guru? In the materialistic world, teachers are never perfect. Here teachers have been specialized in some subjects and trying to teach on the same. They are considered to be subject matter experts. I feel guru should practice before suggesting something to the student. For example, before the guru asks a student to stop smoking, the guru should not be a smoker. Am I right? So, in your view, whom can I consider as a guru?

Sanjay

Answer: Krishna's Pure Devotee

You are right. It's a fact that one cannot be a guru unless he is an ideal example in all ways. Nowadays the word "guru" is being badly abused. Anyone and everyone is being called a guru simply because he has little bit of expertise in a particular field, even if he is not of ideal character. Such use of the word "guru" is bogus and unauthorized. The guru must be an acharya, one who teaches by example. Therefore before accepting someone as a guru you should first of all see whether or not he is a pure devotee of Krishna because such saintly persons are the only ones who are qualified to guide us.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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