Sastras – The Gateway of Lila
Sastras are the gateway of lila, we should not just stand at the gate, open the door and enter deep, get absorbed – enter Vrndavana, enter Navadvipa.
Sastras are the gateway of lila, we should not just stand at the gate, open the door and enter deep, get absorbed – enter Vrndavana, enter Navadvipa.
A karmi (non-devotee) who is eager to climb the ladder of success is very enthusiastic to please his boss. Same principle applies in devotional service. Enthusiasm to serve is impossible without eagerness to please.
It is said when you control your tongue, you can become the master of the world. What world? That unlimited world that lies between your ears which is full of unlimited undesirables – thoughts, aspirations and misconception. First become a master of your internal world, then see what happens…
The more we experience the sweetness of the Lord of love in His holy name the less we will be attracted to the Lord of lust inviting us to enjoy this world.