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Being Corrected by a Devotee is a Real Blessing

16 June 2025

In this material world because we are very proud we don't like to be corrected by anyone even by a senior devotee or the spiritual master. But in a room conversation in Jagannātha Purī on 25 January 1977 Srila Prabhupada gave us some very important instructions in this regard:

"A student who is more chastised is advanced. Guru more mūrkha dekhi' karila śāsana [Cc. Ādi 7.71]. Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, ' My spiritual master saw Me a grand fool. Therefore he has chastised.' That is the position. The more we remain a grand fool, then more we may advance in spiritual consciousness."

Thus when our spiritual seniors correct us we should not be disturbed. Rather we should take it as a great blessing and take fully advantage of it so we can advance rapidly on the path of Krishna consciousness. Such corrections help us to become solidly connected with Krishna.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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Dear Srila Gurudeva,

Srila Prabhupada writes in the BG 16.4 Purport...
In this verse, the royal road to hell is described. The demoniac want to make a show of religion and advancement in spiritual science, although they do not follow the principles. They are always arrogant or proud in possessing some type of education or so much wealth. They desire to be worshiped by others, and demand respectability, although they do not command respect. Over trifles they become very angry and speak harshly, not gently. They do not know what should be done and what should not be done. They do everything whimsically, according to their own desire, and they do not recognize any authority. These demoniac qualities are taken on by them from the beginning of their bodies in the wombs of their mothers, and as they grow they manifest all these inauspicious qualities.

It is observed by me that I myself sometimes exhibit such qualities... and I'm helpless in such situations when this demoniac nature overtakes me... Please guide me how to overcome them.

-ys
Shaligram das

Answer

From: Austin, Texas USA

My Dear Shaligram,

Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

The demoniac qualities are a covering only. Deep within we are all pure devotees of Krishna. By regularly chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and following the four regulative principles that buried treasure of pure bhakti that is sleeping within us will become remanifested.

I hope this meets you in the best of health and in a cheerful mood.

Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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