Somehow or Other We Must Awaken Them

The entire world is sleeping in the lap of illusion, and therefore everyone is suffering uncountable miseries unnecessarily. So somehow or other we must awaken them from their stupor and bring them back to their original, natural state of enlightened consciousness, know as Krishna consciousness. For this purpose we must accept all available means, whatever is the most practical, for bringing the attention of the world population back to the essence of their existence, namely to be always engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

On Mauritius National Radio--10 December 2011

Sankarshan Das On Mauritius National Radio--10 December 2011

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: How to Achieve the Ultimate Goal?

Dear Gurudeva,

Namaste.

I would like to humbly ask the following questions:

What are the required conditions at different stages: 1) for getting started, 2) continuing progress, and 3) achieving the desired goal--in the abhyasa/ practice of awakening transcendental consciousness?

How to get adequate energy, good health, and proper attitude for positive pursuit of the practice?

Yours in yoga

Janardan M.

Answer: Take Shelter of Guru Now and Obey Him

The proper time for everyone to begin the process of spiritual awakening is immediately because death can come at any moment no matter what age we are. For making continual process one must take shelter of the lotus feet of the bona fide spiritual master. If one faithfully follows all of his instructions, he will in due course achieve the highest perfection by the combined mercy of Guru and Krishna.

To have adequate energy and good health for the process of spiritual awakening one should chant at least 16 rounds daily of the Hare Krishna mantra on japa mala beads and strictly avoid illicit sex, meat eating, intoxication, and gambling. One should also study the revealed scriptures on a regular daily basis.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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