Transcending Material Nature
The only way to transcend material nature is to do everything for Krishna.
The only way to transcend material nature is to do everything for Krishna.
Has anyone got control over three modes of material nature and the senses? Who can tell I have control over senses? It is only a devotee who controls senses. How? By engaging them in Krishna’s service, by surrendering in Krishna’s service.
One who fasts on Prabodhini ekadasi (when the Lord gets up), does not enter again into the womb of another mother. Therefore, a person should give up all varieties of occupation and fast on this particular ekadasi day.
The world follows ‘Just Do It’ slogan. Thus today there is ‘high living and no thinking.’
Among all other gopis, Srimati Radharani is the most dear to lord Krishna. Therefore in the month of karttika, one should worship Lord Damodara with Srimati Radharani near him.
It is said that in giving you receive! Krishna Consciousness teaches you that "In giving you learn the art of giving more".
If an ordinary man does not eat, he will grow weak and die. Similarly, if a devotee does not taste the transcendental pastimes of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Lord Krishna, he will gradually weaken and die spiritually.
What is painful for saintly persons who strictly adhere to the truth? How could there not be independence for pure devotees who know the Supreme Lord as the substance? What deeds are forbidden for persons of the lowest character and what cannot be given up for the sake of Lord Krishna by those who have fully surrendered at His lotus feet.