Follow Christ or Krishna or Buddha?

Today is the day that Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, the appearance day of Jesus Christ. Jesus is appreciated very much by devotees of Krishna because he is one of the greatest pure devotees of the Lord. Srila Prabhupada very much appreciates him and describes him as a powerful devotee who has done tremendous service of behalf of Krishna on the surface of the globe.

Personally I am very much indebted to Jesus Christ because it is his perfect example of full surrender unto the will of God that inspired me to a devotee of Krishna.

Sometimes people are confused about which pathway of spiritual awakening to follow. In this connection Srila Prabhupada stated, "Either you follow Lord Jesus Christ or Lord Buddha or Krishna, it doesn't matter much. But do it perfectly. That is our request." The whole idea is not to be a cheater. One must humbly submit oneself as a servant of the Supreme Person.

The Divine Couple: Sri Sri Radha and Krishna


Concert by the Yarra River

On 24 December 2017 I sang many of my songs in a much appreciated concert on the bank of the Yarra river in Australia. Most of them are available right now for free streaming at www.TurnOnTheWorld.com

Concert by the Yarra River

Video for the Day

How You Can Realize God--Video for the Day 25 December 2017

Answers According to Vedic Knowledge

Question: How to Choose My Guru?

Some months ago I joined with the devotees and realised that I need a guru. But now I am very confused from whom to take initiation. How not to make mistake as it is a very important step in my life. How do I choose my guru?

Your aspiring servant

Answer: Krishna From Within Will Guide You

I am very happy that you want to take spiritual life so seriously. There is no reason to be in anxiety about who to accept as your spiritual master. Just become serious to fully surrender to Krishna. This should be your focus. When you do this there will be no confusion at all because Krishna from within your heart will reveal to you who is your guru. If you are still not sure, then you should regularly pray every day to Krishna to reveal to you who should be your guru. Continue praying in this way every day until it becomes clear to you.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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