Hearing About The Lord
Loving devotional service to the Lord begins with hearing about the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.7.7,
Srila Prabhupada
Foolish People
Many people misunderstand that the universal form becomes concentrated to take the form of Krishna. They are described as foolish by the Lord.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Even fear personified is fearful of the holy name of the lord
Even fear personified is fearful of the holy name of the lord, so whenever you are in distress chant the holy name
Tapasya
Tapasya means to act according to the responsible occupation we may have in life but to never perform any activity unfavorable for spiritual advancement.
Our Position in Relation to Krishna
You are female in relationship with the Lord that’s your position just surrender, you are meant for Lord’s enjoyment, you are to be enjoyed, not that your are enjoyer, this is when the spiritual life begins with this proper understanding, otherwise no one really understands who is who?
A Prayer to Lord Govinda
0 handsome Lord Govinda, we happily bow down to offer our respects to you. Please be kind and give us a drop of the pure love that completely eclipses the moon of nondevotional philosophy.
Higher Principle
We have to be very enthusiastic and eager to accomplish wonderful things for God, but it must always be with a focus on the higher principle. It must always be harmonized with the higher principle of pleasing Him.
Pure Devotees
Pure devotees, who take transcendental pleasure in hearing and chanting the glories of the Lord, do not care for any kind of liberation; even if they are offered the five liberations, they refuse to accept them
Showing Our Determination
Practical action is the best way to show our determination. So while chanting, we should show our determination to be attentive. This attracts Krishna's attention.
The Lord of Your Heart
By chanting of Hare Krishna, you have the Lord with you and He satisfies you. He pleases you. You are pleased with your Lord. He is also the Lord of your heart.