Connecting with Unlimited Mercy

The spiritual master is a channel through which the unlimited mercy of Krishna flows. If we want to connect with that unlimited mercy, we must know the art. Krishna reveals to us in the Bhagavad-gita exactly what to do in order to get the proper connection:

tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ

"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth."
--Bhagavad-gita 4.34

If we approach the spiritual master in an argumentative mood or a challenging mood, we will not get the same benefit. Of course, this does not meant that we should blindly accept what he tells us. We should use our intelligence to try to understand the logical, authoritative truths from the Vedic wisdom that he presents. If something is not clear, we should ask for clarification to clear up our understanding.

By following the above mentioned system of properly approaching a spiritual master, our pathway to spiritual perfection becomes clear and easy. So why not do yourself a favor and connect with the unlimited ocean of Krishna's mercy today?

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Disciples Connecting with Unlimited MercyDisciples Connecting with Unlimited Mercy

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Life Snatched Away Ruthlessly

Dear Maharaja,

I really don't understand what you said in your April 3, 2010 "Thought for the Day" that a devotee never suffers. What convincing answer do you have for the case of a sincere devotee whose life is snatched away ruthlessly?

Because of this my faith is weakened, and I even start doubting the very existence of God.

Krishna says in the Gita that He gives what one deserves and protects what one has?

Regards

Anu

Answer: Even Death is Beneficial

In this world everyone is sooner or later ruthlessly snatched away by death. In spite of all the advancement of modern science the death rate is still 100%. So when by the Lord's arrangement it is time for a devotee to leave his body, he does not become disturbed or perturbed. He simply thinks that the Lord is now calling him to serve in a different place, and he happily surrenders to executing his new duty.

It's a fact that for the devotee who is 100% surrendered to the Lord, the Lord personally takes care of all of his needs. But this does not mean that the devotee's material body becomes eternal. What it does mean is that when the time is right for the devotee to leave his body and accept a new one, the Lord personally arranges the change of body for the devotee's greatest benefit.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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