A person who can understand that the Absolute Truth can exist with form and variety in a pure transcendental state can properly see that Vishnu, His name and His qualities are all one and inseparable from Him. This concept of Krishna with personality is actual knowledge. With this understanding one can take to chanting the holy name, knowing that it is Krishna Himself.
Flower of love cannot survive in the heart that harbors the weed of selfish greed.
Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
When in distress we can call out for help and when things are very nice we can call out in gratitude.
In this world of Maya, which is averse to the Lord, full of trials and tribulations, only patience, humility and respect for others are our friends for Hari bhajana.
The Lord puts His devotees in various difficulties and associations to test their patience and strength of mind. Success depends on their good fortune.
If we contemplate on bad, selfish and egoistic thoughts, the mind will force us to speak and act accordingly in due course of time.
God made the laws of karma, and the soul made its own karma.
Nowadays, people begin to think that they need convenience rather than love—just marry someone who will take care of you. However, if a person puts God in the center, he or she will look for a partner who will assist in their spiritual evolution. You want to find a partner who will help you advance spiritually. If that type of relationship does not manifest, you have to realize that you do not have the right connection.
Reference: Spiritual Warrior VI: Beyond Fanaticism, Terrorism, and War – Discover the Peace Solution, Chapter 9
People who always position themselves as the victim will never grow. They always think that other people are hurting them in some way. Although it could be a reality, if they anticipate and look for it, they will just create that around them to an even greater extent. They will begin to chant the same mantra in their minds, “Somebody didn’t treat me right, someone didn’t look at me right, someone didn’t address me right, someone didn’t take care of me properly, someone used me improperly…” Consequently, a person who always sees him or herself as the victim becomes the perpetual victim because violence brings more violence.
Reference: Spiritual Warrior VI: Beyond Fanaticism, Terrorism, and War – Discover the Peace Solution, Closing Reflections