Ignorance Causes Sin or Sin Causes Ignorance?

Is ignorance the cause of sin? Or is sin the cause of ignorance? The answer is that both are true. The more you are ignorant of the distinction between right and wrong, the more you will naturally be sinful. And the more you are sinful, the more you will become buried deeper and deeper upon layers of ignorance. So what is the solution? You must be fortunate to come into contact with Krishna's pure devotee who plants the seed of pure devotion within your heart. If you take advantage of his merciful, enlightening words, you will be saved from ignorance and sin.

Relishing the Sublime Srimad Bhagavatam Wisdom
Pune, India--18 November 2011

Sankarshan Das Relishing the Sublime Srimad Bhagavatam Wisdom Pune, India

Sankarshan Das Relishing the Sublime Srimad Bhagavatam Wisdom Pune

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: Is Initiation Required to Follow Teachings?

1. Is spiritual initiation necessary for a person? I mean if the person is following all the four regulative principles and reading Srila Prabhupada's books and following the instructions given in the books, does he still need initiation?
2. If a person is trying to practice Krishna Consciousness, but his parents and friends don't support him or criticize him, then should he walk out of all his relationships?

Your unworthy servant and admirer,
Rohit

Answer: The Teachings Mandate Initiation

Srila Prabhupada states in his books that initiation is required. Therefore anyone is following what is in his books will naturally take initiation. There is no question of following the books and not getting initiated.

Everyone needs support for their chosen path of life. Therefore to make yourself strong in Krishna consciousness you should associate with devotees as much as possible. Regular devotee association is the most important ingredient for a Krishna conscious life.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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