When the Stress Becomes Intolerable

All too often in this material world we face situations in which the stress becomes intolerable. What to do in such situations to keep ourselves fixed in Krishna consciousness? Instead of being overwhelmed we should sincerely thank Krishna for reminding us that this material world is a miserable place and for giving us only a token of what we actually deserve for our previous sinful activities. In other words with the strength of transcendental intelligence derived from a careful study of Vedic wisdom we should cultivate an attitude of gratitude for the wonderful blessings that the Supreme Person is bestowing upon us at every moment.

Don't Be Morose. Always Chant and Be Happy

Don't Be Morose. Always Chant and Be Happy.

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Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: How Does an Advanced Devotee Accept Praise?

How does an advanced devotee think himself lower than a worm, while at the same time is glorified and served for his position?

Tom

Answer: On Behalf of His Spiritual Master

He never thinks that he is worthy of being glorified. Whatever honor, respect, and service he receives he accepts not on his behalf, but on behalf of his spiritual master. Just like during the British rule of India so much honor, respect, and gifts were given to the British Viceroy who ruled over India on behalf of the King of England. But whatever gifts he received he would not keep them for himself. He would send them to the royal treasury in London. So in this way the spiritual master passes on all worship, praise, and honor to his spiritual master and through him to the predecessor acharyas and ultimately to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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