Reconnect with the Underlying Harmony

Sometimes people object to participation in this Krishna consciousness movement because they perceive it as another one of those blind faith fanatical religious sects. But this is their gross misunderstanding. We are not presenting here another sect of religion. We are instead presenting what is the original pure essence of all religious teachings before they became sectarianized. In other words, there is an underlying harmony within this universal reality in which we are all participating. The Krishna consciousness movement is spreading the knowledge to the suffering humanity of how everyone can reconnect with this underlying harmony and thus become peaceful and happy.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Bliss Proportionate to Degree of Surrender?

Respected Gurudeva,

Namaskar, my respectful obeisances unto you. You mention in each message that one who totally surrenders to Lord Krishna enjoys endless bliss. But one who is not initiated is not in a position for total surrender due to various reasons, but is still partially surrendered like being vegetarian, abstaining from alcohol, gambling, respecting every life as divine, etc. Can those who are partially surrendered enjoy proportionate bliss? Or is the endless nectar like your kind self enjoys an all or none phenomenon? I apologize for the immature question but I beg you for your guidance.

Sudhir

Answer: Yes, the More the Surrender, the More the Bliss

Apology is not necessary because you have asked a very nice question which will benefit many of our students and readers. Yes, one enjoys transcendental bliss proportionate to his degree of surrender. The more the surrender, the more the bliss. Those who understand and realize this therefore surrender as much as possible for the maximization of their happiness.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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