Taste the Supreme Nectar

Taste the supreme nectar of devotion by intelligently studying the sublime teachings of the Bhagavad-gita. By thoughtful analysis you will clearly see that this science of Krishna consciousness is not dogmatism or sentimentalism. Just as " H0 equals water" is a scientific principle, which when properly applied will yield the liquid known as water, when you carefully apply the principles of Krishna consciousness, you will personally realize the Supreme Truth and advance further and further to the point of personally meeting God, face to face, eye to eye.

Do not think that Krishna consciousness lacks depth. It the deepest possible understanding of the Absolute Truth. On this pathway you will go deeper and deeper into the ocean of transcendental bliss and knowledge for all of eternity.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: When Problems Disturb Sadhana

It is said that one can be completely in Krishna Consciousness under all circumstances, but when material or monetary problems come, it first affects the sadhana (devotional practices) and when sadhana is affected, Krishna Consciousness is affected. So how can material problems be a blessing for an aspiring devotee?

Material problems are nice in one angle as Krishna gives realization that material world is not a picnic, but how to deal with them when they are having a negative effect on our practice of Krishna Consciousness?

Your aspiring servant,

Bhaktivinode das

Answer: Dive Deeper into the Ocean of Bhakti

When material problems come kindly remember that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Great heroes thrive on times of difficulty. This is when they shine. Just as a powerful ksatriya is enthused for battle when he is attacked by an enemy, a powerful Vaisnava is enthused in his sadhana when he is attacked by Maya. Now he can show Krishna how genuine he is in his desire to be a pure devotee.

Those who are enthused for bhakti only when things are going nicely are neophytes. In this connection there is a saying, "Fair weather friend." In other words only when things are going nicely is he your friend. Your devotion to Krishna should not be conditional like that. And there is another saying, "Nobody knows you when you are down and out." So its not that we should only appreciate Krishna when everything is going nicely and then abandon Him when things are turning sour.

If material problems are having a negative effect on your sadhana you are not practicing your sadhana on a deep enough level. Dive deeper and deeper into the ocean of bhakti and you will reach a point where material problems enliven your sadhana just as they did for Queen Kunti.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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