When we face difficulties and still remain faithful to Krishna and the spiritual master, we access the infinite mercy of their hearts.
We are struggling because we have deliberately rejected our Supreme father and we want to become independent.
The transcendental body of Krishna is very sweet, and His face is even sweeter than His body. But His soft smile, which has the fragrance of honey, is sweeter still.
Chaitanya Caritamrta,
Madhya Lila 21.136
Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.
The Lord can be served by any ingredient, even the most common commodity — a flower, a leaf, a fruit or a little water, which are available in any part of the universe and without cost and thus the Lord is served universally by the universal entities.
Srimad Bhagavatam 2.9.36,
Srila Prabhupada
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Books are the basis of our Movement. Without our books, our preaching will have no effect.