Bhakti Vikas Swami
The whole process of Krishna consciousness is meant to cultivate our feelings for Krishna. It is not simply mechanical. We say "Follow this," "Do this," "Do that," but the whole point is Smartavyah Satatam Visnum, to always think of Visnu. How? Favorably.
Lecture on "Srila Prabhupada Gave Us Everything" – SB 3.5.51 – 31st May 1996
Bhakti Vikas Swami
Prabhupada was asked, “When the mind is drifting, what should we do?” Prabhupada said, “Chant loudly!”
Lecture on "Srila Prabhupada Gave Us Everything" – SB 3.5.51 – 31st May 1996
Bhakti Vikas Swami
Hearing the Srimad-Bhagavatam is meant for developing pure devotion to Krishna.
Lecture on Real Success Stories Are in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 8.4.15; Ljubljana, Slovenia, 26 Dec 1998)
Bhakti Vikas Swami
The first effect of pure devotional service is that a person becomes free from klesa, suffering.
Lecture on Real Success Stories Are in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 8.4.15; Ljubljana, Slovenia, 26 Dec 1998)