How to Love Perfectly
Srila Prabhupada wonderfully describes the perfection of love in his book, The Teachings of Lord Caitanya, in Chapter 11 as follows:
"If one somehow or other gets in touch with a pure devotee and thus develops a desire to render devotional service to Krishna, he gradually rises to the platform of love of Godhead and is thus freed from the clutches of the material energy. This is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam (11.20.8) where the Lord says, 'For one who, out of his own accord, becomes attracted to topics of My activities -- being neither allured nor repelled by material activities -- following the path of devotional service leading to the perfection of love of God becomes possible.' However, it is not possible to achieve the stage of perfection without being favored by a pure devotee, or a mahatma, a great soul. Without the mercy of a great soul, one cannot even be liberated from the material clutches, and what to speak of rising to the platform of love of Godhead."
Therefore if we are actually intelligent, we will follow Srila Prabhupada's advice and take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master in order to attain the perfection of our existence, the perfection of love.
Govindarajan
My Dear Govindarajan,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The payment for getting Krishna’s blessings is your love.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
"If one somehow or other gets in touch with a pure devotee and thus develops a desire to render devotional service to Krishna, he gradually rises to the platform of love of Godhead and is thus freed from the clutches of the material energy. This is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam (11.20.8) where the Lord says, 'For one who, out of his own accord, becomes attracted to topics of My activities -- being neither allured nor repelled by material activities -- following the path of devotional service leading to the perfection of love of God becomes possible.' However, it is not possible to achieve the stage of perfection without being favored by a pure devotee, or a mahatma, a great soul. Without the mercy of a great soul, one cannot even be liberated from the material clutches, and what to speak of rising to the platform of love of Godhead."
Therefore if we are actually intelligent, we will follow Srila Prabhupada's advice and take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master in order to attain the perfection of our existence, the perfection of love.
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Question: Pay to Get Krishna's Blessings?
If I pay, will I get the blessings of Lord Krishna?Govindarajan
Answer: Pay With Your Love
From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USAMy Dear Govindarajan,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The payment for getting Krishna’s blessings is your love.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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