Drop of Water on a Lotus Leaf

Our situation in this material world is very precarious. Just as a drop of water on a lotus leaf can easily fall off at any time, we have no security in this material world. We can be vanquished by the all-powerful material energy within a second. But if we take complete shelter of Krishna, fully depending on Him, by His grace we will always be protected in all times, places, and circumstances. Therefore the great Vaisnava poet and philosopher, Govinda Das, has very nicely sung as follows:

e dhana, yaubana, putra, parijana
ithe ki āche paratīti re
kamala-dala-jala, jīvana ṭalamala
bhajahū hari-pada nīti re

"What assurance of real happiness is there in all of one's wealth, youthfulness, sons, and family members? This life is tottering like a drop of water on a lotus leaf; therefore you should always serve and worship the divine feet of Lord Hari."

If we heed these words of Govinda Das, we will no longer be afraid of the material energy. We will always feel safe in Krishna's shelter, even though we are in such a tottering, insecure, drop-of-water-on-a-lotus-leaf-like position within this material world.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: How to Know If I Have Found My Guru?

The majority of your articles talk about full surrender. This is possible for people who tasted the presence of their true guru. But I want to put my doubt humbly. How one can know that he has found his guru?

Enlighten me.

Rajesh

Answer: 24 Hours Full Krishna Connection

You can know that you have found your spiritual master when you find that person who teaches you how to be fully connected with Krishna 24 hours daily.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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