Dive Deep into the Ocean of Nectar

Why needlessly languish in the desert of material existence when we can instead relish unlimited nectar by diving deep into the nectarean ocean of Krishna consciousness? There is nothing to hold us back except for our own stubborn foolishness. So why continue being foolish when we can easily cast off foolishness just as we would throw away an old, worn out, torn garment? By hearing the message of Krishna from the bona fide spiritual master we immediately become enlightened with transcendental knowledge.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

With Guru Prasad Swami--Sadhusanga Retreat Wimberley, Texas--26 May 2013

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version:

Question: My Professor Was Blasphemous

Dear Gurudeva,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I would like to narrate an incident that took place with me: I was reading the Gita in my college library in the evening hours when one of my professors noticed me and said to me, "People who are frustrated with life or who do not have the guts to face the cut throat competition in today's world, only they go to the temple to beg for someone's mercy. You won't do well in academics if you start doing this stuff at this age."

I was so astonished at his statement that I broke out in tears then and there. I know that the professor is certainly wrong, but his words disturbed me that whole night.

I need your review, Prabhu. Can't we devotee children withstand and excel in today's competitive world? Personally, I desire material gain because after all I am going to offer my results to Krishna. So, will Krishna help me?

I am desperately waiting for your reply.
Your humble and insignificant servant,
Sushant

Answer: Most Learned and Successful Devotees

This so-called professor is a fool and a rascal. I am shocked to hear that someone who claims to be a teacher could be so ignorant, proud, and offensive. He is not all qualified to teach. It’s better that such people do something useful for the society by taking up farming work and growing some food. Such people should immediately be removed from all teaching positions and be replaced by those intelligent people who understand the science of God.

This rascal is ignorant of the fact that the greatest scholars in history, the six Goswamis of Vrindavan, are devotees of Krishna. He is also ignorant of the fact that most successful man in the whole universe, Lord Brahma, that person who possesses more power, wealth, and influence than anyone else also happens to be a devotee of Krishna.

Non-devotees many temporarily enjoy material success due to past pious activities. But as soon as they exhaust their good karmic stock they will be reduced to being beggars in the street. The devotee’s position is different. Whatever success he achieves by dint of his devotional service is his eternal asset. It will go on increasing forever without any diminution.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari