Perseverance Furthers

It is very wisely stated in the ancient Chinese wisdom, "Perseverance furthers." The same principle is taught in the even more ancient Vedic wisdom. The bhakti yogi or Krishna consciousness practitioner should be determined and should patiently prosecute the practice of devotion without deviation. One should be sure of success at the end and pursue this course with great perseverance, not becoming discouraged if there is any delay in the attainment of success. Success is sure for the rigid practitioner. In this regard Rūpa Gosvāmī states:

utsāhān niścayād dhairyāt
tat-tat-karma-pravartanāt
saṅga-tyāgāt sato vṛtteḥ
ṣaḍbhir bhaktiḥ prasidhyati

"One can execute the process of bhakti-yoga successfully with full-hearted enthusiasm, perseverance, and determination, by following the prescribed duties in the association of devotees and by engaging completely in activities of goodness." (Upadeśāmṛta 3)

So let us all take advantage of this wisdom and attain the ultimate success of awakening pure love of God within our hearts.

Especially in Spiritual Life: Those Who Persevere Get Ahead

Especially in Spiritual Life: Those Who Persevere Get Ahead

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Question: How to Overcome Laziness?

I am so lazy that I cannot consistently engage myself in serving Krishna. What should I do?

Yogesh Sharma,
Noida, U.P.
India.

Answer: By Love

From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USA

My Dear Yogesh,

Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

The simple formula for overcoming laziness is to give your love to Krishna. A mother works very hard day and night taking care of her new born baby. But she never feels that she is working. She only thinks how much she loves her baby. So in this same way, if you will give your love to Krishna, you can work hard to serve Him day and night without ever feeling that you are working. In this way you will totally conquer over laziness.

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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