One Moment's Association with Pure Devotee

We should never take for granted the association of those who have fully dedicated their lives to the service of Lord Sri Krishna. Their association is the greatest boon that we can achieve even after millions and billions of lifetimes. This is confirmed by one of the most sublime statements in all the revealed scriptures, which enlightens us regarding the unlimited value of even one moment's association with Lord Sri Krishna's pure devotee. This is found in the Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Madhya Lila, Chapter 22. Text 54:

’sādhu-saṅga’, ‘sādhu-saṅga’—sarva-śāstre kaya
lava-mātra sādhu-saṅge sarva-siddhi haya

“The verdict of all revealed scriptures is that by even a moment’s association with a pure devotee, one can attain all success."

So when we find ourselves in the association of Krishna's pure devotee or pure devotees we should always be most careful to be in the mood of serving them and pleasing them by our every thought, word, and deed. This will bestow upon us the highest possible benediction of liberation from this material existence and entrance into the eternal kingdom of God.

Supremely Blessed by Srila Prabhupada's Association

Supremely Blessed by Srila Prabhupada's Association

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Question: How to Revive Our Relationship with Krishna?

My humble obeisances unto your lotus feet, Guru Maharaja.
How do we revive our original lost relationship with Lord Sri Krishna?

Rasikananda Das

Answer: By Full Surrender to the Spiritual Master

From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USA

My Dear Rasikanada,

Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

By fully surrendering unto the bona fide spiritual master, one revives his original lost relationship with Lord Sri Krishna.

I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.

Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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