Become the Devotee of Krishna's Devotee

According to Krishna's statement in the Adi-Purana unless we are devoted to Krishna's devotee He does not accept that we have any devotion to Him. Therefore the first step on the path of bhakti is take shelter of the bona fide spiritual master by initiation. This is confirmed by Srila Rupa Goswami as follows:

ādau gurv-āśrayam sad-dharma-pṛcchā
sādhu-mārgānugamanam

"In the beginning one should accept the shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and inquire submissively about religious principles. He should then desire to follow in the footsteps of the great devotees of the Lord."--Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 1.1.74

So do yourself a favor. If you have not already done so. Become the devotee of Krishna's devotee so that Krishna will recognize you as His devotee.

Srila Prabhupada Gives Initiation in Los Angeles, USA

Srila Prabhupada Gives Initiation in Los Angeles, USA

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: Should We Love Worldly People?

Dear Guru Maharaja,

In this material world, it is generally seen that the people whom we love the most never stay associated with us forever. Sooner or later, we definitely lose them. So my questions are: 

"Should we stop getting emotionally attached to worldly people? And to whom should we love the most?

Hare Krishna,
Amit Gupta,
New Delhi, India

Answer: Love Everyone Through Loving Krishna

You should give all of your love to Krishna because He will never disappoint you by not fully reciprocating love with you. In this material world everyone is selfish and thus can never fully reciprocate love with you. Even if someone were able to perfectly reciprocate love with you, by the influence of time they will be taken away from you. But Krishna will personally remain with you for all eternity. And besides that, because Krishna is the root of all existence when you give your love to Krishna it automatically goes to all living beings. Show me anyone besides Krishna who can distribute your love to all livings beings. Only Krishna has this power. Therefore all of your love should be given to Krishna and in this way you will perfectly love all living beings.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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