Tolerating the Demoniac Civilization
For a saintly person or for a person who is endeavoring to be a saint, to live in and have to deal every day with this modern day global demoniac civilization requires a lot or tolerance. There is so much nonsense going on in every sphere that we easily describe it as a hellish nightmare. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati very succinctly stated in this connection that this material world is no fit place for a gentleman's living. On the positive side it is golden opportunity to cultivate the saintly quality of tolerance by taking shelter of Krishna's holy name as recommended by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu:
"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street; one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly."
My name is Nagarjuna. Thanks for your course to elevate people like me. What are the qualifications I need to maintain apart from 4 regulative principles and chanting 16 rounds minimum to take initiation from the spiritual master? Could you please tell me what is the qualification to take initiation? In what conditions will the guru accept me as his disciple and give chance to serve him?
Nagarjun Cherukuri
"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street; one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly."
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Question: Qualification to Take Initiation?
My name is Nagarjuna. Thanks for your course to elevate people like me. What are the qualifications I need to maintain apart from 4 regulative principles and chanting 16 rounds minimum to take initiation from the spiritual master? Could you please tell me what is the qualification to take initiation? In what conditions will the guru accept me as his disciple and give chance to serve him?
Nagarjun Cherukuri
Answer: Willingness to Serve
From: Santiago, Chile
My Dear Nagarjun,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
If you are committed to chanting at least 16 rounds of Hare Krishna japa on chanting beads every day without fail for the rest of your life while simultaneously avoiding illicit sex
(non-procreational, recreational sex), meat eating, intoxication, and gambling and are willing to serve the spiritual master to the best of your ability, you are qualified to be initiated.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
From: Santiago, Chile
My Dear Nagarjun,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
If you are committed to chanting at least 16 rounds of Hare Krishna japa on chanting beads every day without fail for the rest of your life while simultaneously avoiding illicit sex
(non-procreational, recreational sex), meat eating, intoxication, and gambling and are willing to serve the spiritual master to the best of your ability, you are qualified to be initiated.
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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