Tossed by the Waves of Material Nature

This material world is a very difficult place to live. Residing here we are mercilessly tossed by the waves of the material nature like being tossed by the ocean's waves during a horrendous storm. In one moment we are feeling peaceful and happy in the mode of goodness, and in the next moment we become agitated by the mode of passion, or depressed by the mode of ignorance. In this way we are constantly being bounced from one mode to another mode to another mode. The only way out of this madness, this "modeness," is to take completer shelter of Lord Sri Krishna under the guidance of the bona fide spiritual master. This will situate us permanently in the mode of pure goodness beyond the three modes of material nature, in which we constantly relish pure transcendental ever-increasing sbliss for all of eternity.

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Answers by Citing the Vedic Version

Question: How to Always Feel Your Presence?

Dear Srila Gurudeva, after spending so much time in Vrindavan and Pune, having there the divine association of Your Divine Grace and Srimati Gurumataji, I was wondering how can I always feel the presence of both of Your Graces with me all the time, not getting away even for a moment.

Your insignificant servant,
Lila Manjari devi dasi

Answer: Always Remember Our Teachings

Srila Prabhupada has answered your question as follows:

"You write to say, 'I really miss Prabhupada and my Godbrothers' association so much.' But I may remind you that I am always with you. Wherever I am, you and your Godbrothers are there. Please remember always the humble teachings that you have received from me, and that will keep you always associated with me and with your Godbrothers also."
—from a letter to Shivananda Sen Das

So if you will always remember Srila Prabhupada’s teachings as well as the instructions you have received from me and Gurumata, you will always have Srila Prabhupada's association and our association also.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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