How to Become Blessed with Bliss
Just as the natural constitutional position of a fish is to be in the water, our natural constitutional position is to be blessed with bliss at every minute by our being fully absorbed in loving service to the Supreme Lord with our every thought, word, and deed in all times, places, and circumstances. But just as when the fish is removed from the water no matter what arrangement are made for him on the land he can never be happy, in a similar way no matter what facilities we may get for being happy in this material world we can never be factually happy, even though we may sometimes foolishly imagine ourselves to be. So why should we punish ourselves unnecessarily by trying to enjoy separately from Krishna. We should do ourselves the ultimate favor right now of fully surrendering ourselves unto Lord Sri Krishna. When we do so we will blessed with unlimited bliss.
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Aamar Pakghar
My Dear Aamar,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
To gain determination and confidence simply
remember the story of the little sparrow. Here's
how Srila Prabhupada tells the story:
"As for determination, one should follow the example of the sparrow who lost her eggs in the waves of the ocean. A sparrow laid her eggs on the shore of the ocean, but the big ocean carried away the eggs on its waves. The sparrow became very upset and asked the ocean to return her eggs.
The ocean did not even consider her appeal. So the sparrow decided to dry up the ocean. She began to pick out the water in her small beak, and everyone laughed at her for her impossible determination. The news of her activity spread, and at last Garuda, the gigantic bird carrier of Lord Vishnu, heard it. He became compassionate toward his small sister bird, and so he came to see the sparrow. Garuda was very pleased by the determination of the small sparrow, and he promised to help. Thus Garuda at once asked the ocean to return her eggs lest he himself take up the work of the sparrow. The ocean was frightened at this, and returned the eggs. Thus the sparrow became happy by the grace of Garuda. Similarly, the practice of yoga, especially bhakti-yoga in Krishna consciousness, may appear to be a very difficult job. But if anyone follows the principles with great determination, the Lord will surely help, for God helps those who help themselves."
—quoted from Srila Prabhupada's purport to Bhagavad-gita 6.24
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
If you have any questions, please write me at: sda@backtohome.com
A Fish Out of the Water Can Never Be Happy
Answers According to the Vedic Wisdom
Question: Self Confidence and Determination?
How can I gain self confidence and determination?Aamar Pakghar
Answer: Remember the Little Sparrow
From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USAMy Dear Aamar,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
To gain determination and confidence simply
remember the story of the little sparrow. Here's
how Srila Prabhupada tells the story:
"As for determination, one should follow the example of the sparrow who lost her eggs in the waves of the ocean. A sparrow laid her eggs on the shore of the ocean, but the big ocean carried away the eggs on its waves. The sparrow became very upset and asked the ocean to return her eggs.
The ocean did not even consider her appeal. So the sparrow decided to dry up the ocean. She began to pick out the water in her small beak, and everyone laughed at her for her impossible determination. The news of her activity spread, and at last Garuda, the gigantic bird carrier of Lord Vishnu, heard it. He became compassionate toward his small sister bird, and so he came to see the sparrow. Garuda was very pleased by the determination of the small sparrow, and he promised to help. Thus Garuda at once asked the ocean to return her eggs lest he himself take up the work of the sparrow. The ocean was frightened at this, and returned the eggs. Thus the sparrow became happy by the grace of Garuda. Similarly, the practice of yoga, especially bhakti-yoga in Krishna consciousness, may appear to be a very difficult job. But if anyone follows the principles with great determination, the Lord will surely help, for God helps those who help themselves."
—quoted from Srila Prabhupada's purport to Bhagavad-gita 6.24
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Garuda and the Little Sparrow
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