Glorious victory requires opposition

Krishna Kills Ariṣṭāsura, the bull demon
His killing so many demons makes Him more glorious.

There is No Question of Glorious Victory Without Strong Opposition

Thought for Day--8 January 2026

Just as the kṣatriyas—the warrior class in Vedic culture—were enlivened and inspired to fight powerful enemies in battle, those who are dedicated to spreading Krishna consciousness do not shy away from philosophical battle. Rather, they find enthusiasm and joy in defeating all opposing arguments—arguments that challenge the Vedic siddhānta, the conclusive understanding derived from the Vedic literature and confirmed by the great ācāryas.

By smashing to smithereens the most powerful arguments of all varieties of materialists—the hedonists, the atheists, the agnostics, the so-called scientists, the pantheists, etc.—the Vaiṣṇava preachers achieve the most glorious victory and give the greatest pleasure to Lord Sri Krsihna.

Just as Krishna relished killing so many demons, His devotees similarly relish defeating the demons of countless opposing philosophical arguments.

This can be compared to flying a kite. The kite flies high by opposing the wind, not by going with the wind.

Hoping this meets you in good health and in a cheerful mood,

Your ever well-wisher.
Sankarshan Das

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Hare Krishna Gurudev,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
All glories to Gurudev and Gurumata.

Gurudev, today I gave in to a sense gratification that I have not been indulging in for the past few days, as I have been getting devotees’ association. But today I gave in to that temptation and I could not remember the knowledge at that moment, and now I regret it. Why did I do it? And how should I work so that I do not do it again? Please enlighten me, Gurudev.

Your insignificant servant,
A

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From: Austin, Texas USA

My Dear A,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

The key to always protected from the influence of maya is to keep ourselves 24 hours a day engaged in devotional service. In this way there will no possibility of our falling into the clutches of maya. This is done by hearing, chanting, remembering and serving all in relationship with Krishna as much as possible every day.

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

Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das

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