Sincerity – One Aspect of Love
If someone tries to love someone, they are very sincere because sincerity is one aspect of love. So if we are trying to love Krishna, we should pray – Krishna, I want to do my japa properly, sincerely. Please help me.
If someone tries to love someone, they are very sincere because sincerity is one aspect of love. So if we are trying to love Krishna, we should pray – Krishna, I want to do my japa properly, sincerely. Please help me.
If we do not do our best to bring Krishna Consciousness to other beings, we are acting violently toward them. If we do not act to relieve suffering in others, we are doing them an injustice. Krishna Consciousness means the real end of all suffering, so everyone has the right to Krishna Consciousness.
Following instructions is a basic standard requirement. If we don't follow the instructions, we are considered to be a fallen disciple. If we follow the instructions then we are considered to be madhyam-disciples, if we do it fairly well. If we are able to understand what the spiritual master wants, even without him, giving instructions, then he is considered uttama-disciple.
In order to progress in devotion we have to learn the workings of the mind, popularly known as human psychology. So a good bhakta is a good psychologist.