Subduing the Tricky Mind

It's the nature of the mind to play diversionary tricks when one is trying to realize Krishna. Just when the aspiring devotee thinks that he is becoming free from all material desires he becomes shocked to discover that his mind is feverish with material desire. Such experiences are very humbling, but if taken in the proper mood they pave the way to rapid advancement on the road to pure devotional service. In this situation one must honestly admit to himself the unpleasant reality that he is still materially attached and pray to his spiritual master and Lord Sri Krishna to save him from this hellish mental fever. The devotee must detach himself from all forms of material sense gratification and absorb himself 100% in the mood of pure devotional service. If he seriously endeavors in this way depending fully on the mercy of guru and Krishna, he will soon pass out the mental storm and enter the clear sky of pure devotional service. Then and only then will he be fully satisfied.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: I Am Not Getting Rewarded

I have been blessed by Sri Krishna to read your daily messages. I seek your blessings.

I am working very hard and honestly, but still I do not get the reward I should. How can I overcome this problem? Please advise me.

Yours obediently,

Suresh

Answer: Don't Try to Get for Yourself. Give Instead.

Instead of trying to get a reward for yourself, you should be in the mood of trying to give to Krishna. When you enter into this pure giving mood without any thought of return, you will relish the supreme reward of pure love of Godhead and reap the unlimitedly nectarean reward of Krishna's sweet association. Upon achieving this consciousness you will fully realize the inconsequential nature of all the worldly rewards.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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