Steer Your Boat Carefully

When one takes up the path of Krishna consciousness it's not that he immediately becomes a pure devotee completely transcendental to the modes of material nature. Even though the beginner is in the boat of Krishna consciousness crossing over the ocean of birth and death, that boat is sometimes rocked by huge waves creating a dangerous situation that might cause him to fall overboard back into the ocean. Therefore to become steady in Krishna consciousness one has to learn how to expertly steer the boat even in times of great turbulence This art is learned from most expert captain, the bona fide spiritual master. If one proudly ignores the help of the spiritual master thinking that he does not need any good guidance, he runs the danger of falling off the boat when times become very turbulent. Thus it sometimes happens that neophyte devotees give up Krishna consciousness and go back to material sense gratification. But if the disciple always humbly follows the spiritual master, he will learn how to properly steer the boat in all circumstances so he will never fall down, and he will safely cross over the ocean of birth and enter into the eternal spiritual world for a life of perpetual ever-increasing bliss.

Srila Prabhupada Guides His Disciple

Srila Prabhupada Guides His Disciple

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Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: Why Not "Radha Krishna" Instead of "Hare Krishna"?

Since "Hare" is a form of addressing Radharani, why don't we chant "Radha Krishna" instead of "Hare Krishna"?
A.

Answer: Don't Try to Reinvent the Wheel

Because Lord Caitanya did not take your consultation. We follow the path of the scriptures and the great acharyas. Whatever they have given us is the standard for how we are to practice the liberating process of Krishna consciousness. It's not that we should try to invent something new according to our limited, imperfect perceptions. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. It is already invented and working nicely. Just try to learn how to use it properly.

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

Chant and be happy!

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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