For a Devotee More Sadness Means More Bliss

Although it seems quite illogical and contradictory, the more a devotee feels sadness within his heart to see the suffering condition of the world population, which is completely lost in illusion, the more he realizes deep transcendental bliss within his heart.

How can this be? The way it works is this: Unhappiness is due to selfishness. The more we think only of ourselves, the more we become miserable. And the more we become selfless, concerned for the well-being of others, the more we become happy. Therefore that person who is trying to do the highest good for all living beings, who finds it intolerable that the entire world is lacking Krishna consciousness, and who thus is devastated to see its deplorable condition, realizes the highest happiness within himself. This is why a Vaisnava is said to be an ocean of mercy and is described in the Sanskrit language as para-duḥkha-duḥkhī, one who suffers to see the suffering of others.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Compassionate Srila Prabhupada Chanting On San Francisco's Hippy Hill in 1967

Compassionate Srila Prabhupada Chanting On Hippy Hill

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: How to Do Perfect Japa?

What is the proper method, technique, or way of doing perfect japa? How one can avoid different kinds of thoughts while doing japa?

Renu

Answer: Precisely Follow These Instructions

The perfection of japa is to hear and chant each syllable and to call out to the Lord and His energy like a small child crying for its mother begging to be engaged in their pure devotional service. If you will totally absorb yourself in such a way, you will experience such a sweet taste from Krishna's name that you will not want to turn your attention anywhere else.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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