The Other Side of Reality

The reality that we are experiencing here in this material existence is not the complete reality. This time and space dimension where life is temporary, full of ignorance and misery is only one side of reality. Beyond this realm on the other side of reality is an inconceivably wonderful realm, known as Vaikuntha, where life is eternal, full of bliss and knowledge. The topmost planet in Vaikuntha is Goloka Vrindavana. While it is not possible to cross to the other side of reality simply by one's own endeavor, one can easily cross if one is guided by someone who knows the way. That qualified person who can take us across is the bona fide spiritual master. If we are so fortunate to have come into contact with a bona fide spiritual master, we should take full advantage of his association by inquiring submissively and rendering service unto him. In this way we become qualified to be transported by him back to that most wondrous transcendental existence.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

The Most Astoundingly Sublime Other Side of Reality
Sri Goloka VrindavanaSri Goloka Vrindavana

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: How to Please Krishna the Most?

How Krishna can be pleased the most? I am chanting only.

Your aspiring servant,

Sandeep

Answer: Fully Devote Everything to Him

if you want to please Krishna the most, you must fully devote all of your thoughts, words, and deeds to Him in all times, places, and circumstances. Chanting Hare Krishna is essential because it enables the chanter to transform his consciousness into the completely devotional mood described in the previous sentence.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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