Bhakti Vikas Swami
We should first of all understand the Lord in His greatness, but as we progress further in devotion we can know Krishna in His sweetness, beyond His majesty.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Bhakti Vikas Swami
As soon as we interpret Bhagavad-gita it becomes useless. So we should not interpret Bhagavad-gita, but follow the instructions given therein.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Bhakti Vikas Swami
Those who are interested in majesty, power, and opulence worship Visnu as the Supreme. Those who are more intimate worship Mother Yasoda as superior to Brahma and all the demigods.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Bhakti Vikas Swami
Following the rules and regulations doesn't make one a robot, because one of the rules is that we must engage in devotional service with love and devotion for Krishna. Rather, by not following the sastras one becomes a robot of maya.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06