How to Attain that State Beyond All Miseries

If we want to take proper advantage of this human form of life by rising above the animal platform through the process of spiritual awakening, the Vedic injunctions are there to guide us how to do so. Those who are fortunate and intelligent take advantage of these instructions to attain that platform of consciousness which is completely beyond all the miseries of this material existence. On that plane one experiences unlimited happiness even while his body is experiencing the miseries of old age, disease, and death. For such a person even Coronavirus would not be a disturbance.

In this connection the topmost spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, explains as follows:

"The Vedas give the direction:

tad-vijñānārthaṁ sa gurum evābhigacchet
[Mundaka Upanisad 1.2.12]

'In order to reach the perfection of life or to understand the real constitutional position of the living entity, one must approach the spiritual master.'

Gurum evābhigacchet—one must; it is not optional. It is imperative that one approach the spiritual master, for by such association one proportionately develops his consciousness toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The highest perfection of such consciousness is called Kṛṣṇa consciousness."

So if one wants to become 100% awakened, he or she must become 100% surrendered to the bona fide spiritual master. 50% surrender only brings 50% awakening.

If you have any questions, please write me at: sda@backtohome.com

Srila Prabhupada Blesses His Disciples With Bliss

Srila Prabhupada Blesses His Disciples With Bliss

Answers According to the Vedic Wisdom

Question: Why Do We Need Guru?

Hare Krishna,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
Why do we need a bonafide guru to progress in spiritual life?

Yours faithfully,
Dhruba Jyoti

Answer: God Orders Us to Do So

From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USA

My Dear Dhruba,

Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We require a guru because the supreme authority, Lord Sri Krishna, orders us to do so in the Bhagavad-gita, Chapter 4, Text 34:

tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ

"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth."

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

Your ever well-wisher,

Sankarshan Das Adhikari


Accepting Initiation from the Bona Fide Spiritual Master

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