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🚨 How to Satisfy Lord Krishna and the Spiritual Master?

Translation and Purport of Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.28.52

A sincere devotee who follows the instructions of the spiritual master certainly receives direct guidance from the Supersoul within the heart. Therefore, a genuine devotee is always helped either directly or indirectly by both the spiritual master and the Supersoul.

This is confirmed in the Chaitanya-charitamrita:

guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja

"By the mercy of Guru and Krishna one receives the seed of devotional service."

(CC Madhya 19.151)

If a devotee sincerely serves his spiritual master, Krishna automatically becomes pleased.

By satisfying the spiritual master, one automatically satisfies Krishna. In this way, the devotee becomes blessed by both Guru and Krishna.

The Supersoul is the eternal friend of the living entity and always remains with him. Even before the creation of the material world, the Supersoul was present and ready to help the living entity. Therefore the word āgre ("before creation") is used here.

The Supersoul accompanies the living entity from before creation and continues to guide him.

Only when one becomes completely purified from the contamination of material bondage can he approach the Supersoul situated within everyone's heart. Only a sincere and pure person gets the opportunity to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His feature as Paramatma.

The Paramatma is always the Chaitya-guru, the spiritual master within the heart. Externally He appears as the instructing and initiating spiritual master. Thus the spiritual master is not different from the Supersoul situated within the heart.

The purified soul can obtain the opportunity to meet the Supersoul face to face. Just as one can approach the Lord within the heart, one can also see Him personally before oneself.

At that stage one can receive direct instructions from the Lord.

Therefore, the duty of a sincere devotee is to approach a bona fide spiritual master and simultaneously seek guidance from the Paramatma within the heart.

The Madhyama-Adhikari Devotee

In Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.2.46, the intermediate devotee is described:

īśvare tad-adhīneṣu

bāliśeṣu dviṣatsu ca

prema-maitrī-kṛpopekṣā

yaḥ karoti sa madhyamaḥ

Translation:

"The intermediate devotee loves the Supreme Lord, befriends the devotees, shows mercy to the innocent, and neglects the envious."

Chaitanya-charitamrita Madhya 16.72

"If one chants the holy name of the Lord with great attachment, he can understand his constitutional position as the eternal servant of the spiritual master, the Vaishnavas, and Lord Krishna."

Srila Prabhupada's Letter to Sudevi

(Los Angeles, September 15, 1972)

"Anyone who has no desire other than serving Krishna and the spiritual master can become a pure devotee."

Bhagavad-gita 9.22 Purport

Kṣema means the Lord's merciful protection.

The Lord helps the devotee attain Krishna consciousness through yoga, and when the devotee becomes fully Krishna conscious, the Lord protects him from falling again into the miserable condition of material life.

Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.22 Purport

Krishna is all-powerful and especially the source of fearlessness for His devotees.

Because of the protection given by the Lord, His devotee always remains fearless.

Material existence is compared to a blazing forest fire, which can only be extinguished by the mercy of Lord Sri Krishna.

The spiritual master is the merciful representative of the Lord.

Conclusion

To satisfy Lord Krishna and the spiritual master:

Follow the instructions of the bona fide spiritual master.

Chant the holy name with attachment and attention.

Serve Krishna without separate desires.

Love the Lord.

Befriend devotees.

Show mercy to the innocent.

Avoid unnecessary association with the envious.

Depend upon Krishna's protection.

When Guru is pleased, Krishna is pleased.

When Krishna is pleased, the devotee receives guidance from within, protection from all dangers, and steady advancement in devotional service.

"By the mercy of Guru and Krishna, one receives the seed of devotion and advances safely back home, back to Godhead." – Śrīla Prabhupāda. Hare Krishna. 🙏🏻

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🚨 How to Develop Patience and Tolerance?

Based on the Teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada

1. Be More Tolerant Than a Tree

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu instructed:

One should become as tolerant as a tree. A person chanting Hare Krishna may face many obstacles. Nevertheless, one should tolerate all such obstacles and continue chanting:

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

— Bhagavad-gita 8.5, Purport

2. Tolerance Means Learning to Endure Insults and Disrespect

Tolerance means becoming accustomed to enduring dishonor and disrespect from others.

— Bhagavad-gita 13.8-12, Purport

3. A Devotee Does Not Seek Revenge

A devotee of the Lord does not take revenge upon a wrongdoer. However, the Lord does not tolerate offenses committed against His devotee.

— Bhagavad-gita 1.32-35, Purport

4. Focus on Chanting, Not on Insults

A devotee tolerates insults because his primary interest is to chant the holy name of the Lord without disturbance.

— Chaitanya-caritamrita, Antya-lila 3.207, Translation and Purport

5. Tolerate the Faults of Others

One of the qualities of a devotee is great tolerance toward others. Therefore, tolerate the faults of others and always think that the greatest faults are within yourself. Such a humble attitude qualifies one to advance very quickly in Krishna consciousness.

— Letter to Jayargae and Lyndon Lomes, Los Angeles, May 25, 1972

6. Everyone Seeking to Return to Godhead Must Learn Tolerance

Anyone who desires to return back to Godhead must learn patience and tolerance.

— Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 2.14, Mexico, February 14, 1975

7. Care for the Soul While Enduring Material Conditions

Learn to tolerate bodily pains and pleasures, but at the same time take proper care of the soul.

— Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 2.25, London, August 28, 1973

8. Be Humble Like Grass and Tolerant Like a Tree

If you want to advance in chanting, you must become more tolerant than a tree and humbler than a blade of grass. Give all respect to others even if you receive none. Then continue chanting Hare Krishna and doing your duty.

— Lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.3.16-17, Gorakhpur, February 10, 1971

9. Realizing “I Am Not This Body” Increases Tolerance

The more one understands, “I am not this body,” the more one becomes capable of tolerating difficulties.

— Public Lecture, Königstein, Germany, June 19, 1974

10. Continue Despite Obstacles

We must learn to tolerate all difficulties and continue our service regardless of obstacles.

— Letter to Patita Uddharana, Mayapur, June 5, 1973

11. Difficulties Can Purify a Devotee

The Lord sometimes places His devotee in difficulty so that the devotee may become more purified through deeper dependence on Him.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.9.19, Translation and Purport

12. Lord Vishnu's Example of Perfect Tolerance

When Bhrigu Muni kicked Lord Vishnu on the chest to test His tolerance, the Lord did not become angry. Instead, He apologized, fearing that Bhrigu's foot might have been hurt by His chest.

This demonstrates the Lord's unlimited tolerance.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.7.7

13. Depend Completely on Narayana

Great devotees depend only on Narayana. They tolerate all hardships in His service and are unconcerned whether they are in heaven or hell. Their only concern is serving the Lord.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.17.28

14. Rise Above Dualities

Learn to tolerate happiness and distress, heat and cold, gain and loss. By tolerating these dualities and depending fully upon Krishna, one attains transcendental consciousness.

— Bhagavad-gita 2.45

15. Remain Steady Despite Disturbances

Dear Arjuna, tolerate all these disturbances and remain fixed in your Krishna conscious activities.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.22.24, Summary

16. Temporary Happiness and Distress Come and Go

Do not be disturbed by temporary happiness and distress. If you cannot avoid them, learn to tolerate them. That is the qualification of a brahmana.

— Lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.26.47, Bombay, January 22, 1975

17. Tolerate Misunderstandings

Even if misunderstandings arise, try to tolerate them and do not become disturbed.

— Letter to Raktaka, Los Angeles, January 9, 1970

18. One Who Tolerates and Continues Devotional Service Becomes Eligible for Liberation

A person who patiently tolerates all adverse situations resulting from previous karma, while continuing devotional service with mind, words, and body, becomes eligible for liberation.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.22.5, Translation and Purport

19. Live Simply and Remain Undisturbed

A devotee should live very simply and learn to tolerate the dualities of material existence without becoming disturbed.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.22.24, Translation and Purport

20. The Example of Lord Rishabhadeva

While traveling throughout the world, Lord Rishabhadeva was insulted, mocked, beaten, spat upon, urinated on, and pelted with stones, dirt, and even stool. Yet He remained completely undisturbed.

Why?

Because He fully understood:

“I am not this body.”

Being situated on the spiritual platform, He never became angry and continued His journey alone, unaffected by material insults.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 5.5.30, Purport

21. A Dhira (Steady Person) Learns to Tolerate

Material life is full of disturbances:

Adhyatmika (from one's own body and mind)

Adhibhautika (from other living beings)

Adhidaivika (from natural forces)

One who learns to tolerate all these conditions is called a dhira—a sober and steady person.

— Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.1.13-14, Purport

Conclusion

According to Srila Prabhupada, tolerance does not mean weakness. It means:

Continuing to chant despite obstacles.

Remaining peaceful amidst criticism and misunderstanding.

Refusing to take revenge.

Depending on Krishna in all circumstances

Understanding, “I am not this body.”

Remaining fixed in devotional service regardless of honor or dishonor.

The Secret of Tolerance

"Trnad api sunicena taror iva sahisnuna"

"One should be humbler than a blade of grass and more tolerant than a tree."

When this mood develops, one can continuously chant the Holy Name and steadily advance in Krishna consciousness.

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Article 🚨 The Disease of Material Existence and Its Divine Cure

Teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Bhagavad-gita 18.62, Purport

The spiritual world is described in the (Rig Veda 1.22.20) as "tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padam." Since all of creation is the kingdom of the Supreme Lord, everything material is actually spiritual in origin, but "paramam padam" specifically refers to the eternal abode, known as the spiritual sky or Vaikuntha.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.5.33, Purport

An expert physician cures his patient through a regulated diet. For example, milk products may sometimes cause intestinal disorders, but the same milk transformed into yogurt and mixed with certain medicinal ingredients can cure such disorders. Similarly, the threefold miseries of material existence cannot be mitigated simply through material activities. Just as iron begins to act like fire when heated red-hot by fire, material activities must be spiritualized.

Likewise, the moment an object is engaged in the service of the Lord, the material conception regarding it immediately changes. This is the secret of spiritual success.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.1.2, Purport

In the age of Kali, householders are generally blind to knowledge of the Absolute Truth and are envious of one another. They have many subjects to hear about—political, scientific, social, economic, and so on—but due to a scarcity of real knowledge, they neglect the ultimate miseries of life: birth, death, old age, and disease.

Human life is actually meant for finding the ultimate solution to birth, death, old age, and disease. However, householders bewildered by material nature completely forget self-realization. The ultimate solution to the problems of life is to return home, back to Godhead. Thus, as stated in Bhagavad-gita (8.16), the miseries of material existence—birth, death, old age, and disease—are eradicated.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.1.22, Purport

The contaminated desires within the heart of the conditioned soul are the root cause of all his sufferings. The conditioned living entity is surrounded by the many miseries of material existence, but due to gross ignorance, he cannot remove the suffering caused by the contaminations accumulated within the heart during his long imprisonment in the material world.

Actually, he is meant to serve the desire of Lord Kṛṣṇa, but because of the contamination within his heart, he prefers to serve his own imaginary desires. These desires do not bring peace of mind; rather, they create new problems and thus bind him to the repeated cycle of birth and death.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.7.35, Purport

Those who are suffering in the blazing forest fire of material existence can enter the nectarean river of narrations about the Lord's pastimes and thereby forget all the miseries of this unbearable material existence.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.26.8, Purport

"Due to forgetting Kṛṣṇa, the living entity has become materialistic since time immemorial. Therefore, Kṛṣṇa's illusory energy (māyā) is giving him all kinds of miseries in material existence."

— Chaitanya-charitāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 20.117

māyā-mugdha jīvera nāhi svataḥ kṛṣṇa-jñāna

jīvere kṛpā kailā kṛṣṇa veda-purāṇa

"When a living entity is bewildered by the external energy, he cannot revive his original Kṛṣṇa consciousness by his own effort. Therefore, out of His mercy, Kṛṣṇa has given the Vedic literature, such as the four Vedas and the eighteen Purāṇas."

— Chaitanya-charitāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 20.122

Therefore, every human being should take advantage of Vedic instructions. Otherwise, they remain bound by their whimsical activities and are left without proper guidance.

Chaitanya-charitāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 10.51, Translation and Purport

The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has taken up the responsibility of curing this disease. However, because people do not understand what this disease actually is, they do not sufficiently appreciate the movement.

A diseased person requires both proper medicine and proper diet. Therefore, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement provides the medicine of chanting the holy names—the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra—and the diet of Kṛṣṇa-prasādam for those suffering in material existence.

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare 🙏

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🚨 Article: How to Depend on the Lord During Adverse Situations?

Sometimes in life, circumstances may not be favorable to us. Misunderstandings may arise, criticism may come, and unexpected struggles may appear. At such times, immediately reacting, arguing, or becoming discouraged is not the path of devotion.

First, increase your chanting.

First, depend on Krishna.

Because Krishna is present within our heart.

"sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo" (Bhagavad-gītā 15.15)

"I am seated in the heart of every living being," Krishna personally declares.

Krishna sees what you cannot see. Krishna knows what you do not know. Your intentions, your struggles, and your sincerity are all known to Krishna.

Therefore, do not try to solve every problem by your own strength. First take shelter of Krishna. Chant. Pray. Wait. Be patient.

In Bhagavad-gītā, Krishna says:

"teṣāṁ satata-yuktānāṁ bhajatāṁ prīti-pūrvakam dadāmi buddhi-yogaṁ taṁ yena mām upayānti te" (BG 10.10)

"To those who constantly serve Me with devotion and affection, I give the intelligence by which they can come to Me."

Therefore, there is no need to react immediately to every problem.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teaching

Krishna does not like to see His sincere devotee suffer, become frustrated, or become depressed. He will not stand idly by in such situations. Therefore, do not be afraid.

Krishna has a special plan for you.

Always think in this way.

Very soon, He will provide everything that your heart desires.

— Śrīla Prabhupāda, Delhi, December 19, 1972
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Some problems Krishna Himself will solve. Some situations will be solved by time. Some misunderstandings will be solved by your own behavior.

Therefore, do not become disturbed.

Develop humility.

Develop patience.

Develop sincerity.

Do not enter into unnecessary arguments.

Do not search for conflicts.

But do not become weak either.

Be intelligent.

Be steady.

Depend upon Krishna.

"amānitvam adambhitvam" (Bhagavad-gītā 13.8)

Humility is the first qualification for spiritual advancement.

A genuine devotee tries to see every situation from Krishna’s perspective. He thinks:

"What is Krishna teaching me through this situation?"

When this mood develops, the mind becomes peaceful. The heart becomes steady. Decisions become clear. Then Krishna shows the way.

Therefore, chant more. Pray more. Develop greater humility. Do not become disturbed. Depend on Krishna.

Krishna is in the heart.

Krishna knows everything.

At the proper time and in the proper way, He will set everything right.

Hare Krishna.

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Article 🚨 Krishna Takes Care... But We Must Also Do Our Duty

"Nothing happens without Krishna's sanction. Therefore, a devotee does not worry about what may happen; he worries only about how sincere he is in Krishna's service."

In today's world, many people are afraid of the future. Questions such as, "What will happen tomorrow?", "What will happen to my health?", "Will my job remain secure?", and "How will people view me?" disturb the mind.

But Bhagavad-gita teaches us a great truth. Everything that happens in this universe takes place under the supervision of the Supreme Lord. Krishna is the supreme sanctioner. Not even a blade of grass can move without His permission.

Therefore, a devotee's focus is not on circumstances but on the purity of his own consciousness.

Rather than asking, "What will happen to me?", a devotee asks, "Am I being sincere in Krishna's service?"

Tests may come. Criticism may come. Success may come. Failure may come.

But a devotee understands that all these are part of Krishna's plan. Therefore, without fear and without complaint, he continues his service while depending upon Krishna.

Srila Prabhupada often taught:

"Our duty is to serve Krishna. The results should be left to Krishna."

Therefore, the mentality of a genuine devotee is:

"O Krishna! Whatever happens is in Your hands. But my sincerity in Your service is in my hands. I shall never give it up."

"Not laziness, but dependence on Krishna. Not anxiety, but devotion combined with responsibility."

— Teachings of Bhagavad-gita & Srila Prabhupada

Hare Krishna

Krishna Takes Care... But We Must Also Do Our Duty

Bhagavad-gita 8.7

tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣu mām anusmara yudhya ca

Therefore, at all times remember Me and perform your prescribed duty.

Many people think that "Krishna will take care" means they can simply sit idle and do nothing. But Bhagavad-gita does not teach that.

Krishna did not tell Arjuna, "Do not fight." Rather, He said, "Remember Me and fight."

Similarly, we must sincerely perform our responsibilities while leaving the results to Krishna.

Our duty is to perform our prescribed responsibilities. Krishna's duty is to take care of our yoga-kṣema (maintenance and protection).,

Teachings of Srila Prabhupada:

(Please read very carefully)

[670107 - Lecture CC Madhya 22.05 - New York]

Someone may argue:

"Oh, if I completely engage myself in Krishna's service, then how shall I live in this material world? Who will take care of my maintenance?"

This is our foolishness.

If you serve an ordinary person in this world, you receive maintenance; you receive wages, dollars.

How foolish it is to think that you are going to serve Krishna, yet He will not maintain you!

"Yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham" (Bhagavad-gita 9.22)

Krishna says in Bhagavad-gita:

"I personally take charge of maintaining My devotee."

Then why do you not believe it?

Practically, it can also be seen.

The only reason is lack of faith.

There is no other reason.

Suppose I am serving an employer. He immediately pays me my wages—twenty-five dollars, ten dollars, or whatever amount.

Then if I am going to serve the Supreme Lord, will there be no maintenance for me?

Oh! What foolishness!

[690728 - Letter to Vrndavanesvari written from Los Angeles]

Just see how kindly Krishna has brought you to the path of Krishna Consciousness.

Now all you have to do is follow the prescribed rules and regulations very seriously and sincerely.

Then you will surely understand how you are making practical advancement in Krishna Consciousness.

Actually, Krishna is kind to everyone.

But when He sees that a living entity is becoming serious about achieving perfection in life, Krishna takes special care to provide all the necessary facilities for that soul.

[Teachings of Lord Kapila, Chapter 16]

Most people desire material opulence.

But they do not know that Krishna is the proprietor of all opulence.

That is their misfortune.

Although the proprietor of all opulence says:

"Just surrender unto Me, and I will take care of you."

People do not do it.

Instead, they say:

"I will take care of my own affairs. I will maintain myself. I will take care of myself, my family, my friends, and my country."

A devotee is not lazy. A devotee is not anxious.

Laziness = Mode of Ignorance (Tamo-guṇa) Excessive Anxiety = Mode of Passion (Rajo-guṇa) Working responsibly while depending on Krishna = A journey from Goodness (Sattva-guṇa) toward Pure Devotional Service

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Article 🚨 Do Not Lose Your Peace of Mind... Do Not Lose Krishna Consciousness

Every person acts according to their nature, impressions (saṁskāras), past experiences, and the reactions of their karma. Therefore, expecting everyone to think, speak, and behave exactly according to our desires becomes a cause of frustration and unhappiness.

Even two children raised in the same family may have different natures. Two students studying under the same teacher may develop completely different ways of thinking. This is because every living being is acting according to their own consciousness and accumulated impressions.

Some people may speak respectfully to us. Others may speak harshly. Some may remain close to us, while others may distance themselves. Some may appreciate our service, while others may misunderstand us.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teaching

"We must be very enthusiastic: 'I must surrender to Kṛṣṇa.' Even though the mind may go elsewhere, I must remain determined to surrender to Kṛṣṇa. This is called utsāha, enthusiasm. Then there is dhairya, patience. 'Oh, I wanted to surrender to Kṛṣṇa, but my mind is going elsewhere. There is some obstacle.' Therefore one must remain patient."

Lecture on Bhagavad-gītā 7.1–3 — Ahmedabad, December 14, 1972
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But there is one important question we should ask ourselves:

Should other people's behavior control my mind, or should I learn to control my own mind?

A great amount of mental energy is wasted simply by dwelling on other people's actions.

"Why did they speak like that?"

"Why did they not understand me?"

"Why did they not respect me?"

"Why did they leave me?"

When such thoughts repeatedly circulate in the mind, our peace, enthusiasm, devotion, and concentration gradually diminish.

Bhagavad-gītā 12.15

yasmān nodvijate loko
lokān nodvijate ca yaḥ

Meaning: A devotee who is not easily disturbed by others, who does not disturb others, and who is free from agitation caused by happiness, anger, fear, or anxiety is very dear to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Just as a mobile phone battery drains quickly when too many unnecessary applications are running, our mental energy is depleted when the mind is filled with unnecessary disappointments, anger, expectations, and comparisons.

Therefore, every day we need a small Mind Detox.

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Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teaching

"Others may trouble you and push you into difficulty, but Kṛṣṇa will protect you. Be peaceful. Do not become discouraged."

Kṛṣṇa says:

kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati (Bhagavad-gītā 9.31)

"O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes."

A devotee means a pure devotee, free from material desires (anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyam). Such a devotee simply desires to serve Kṛṣṇa and expects nothing in return.

Today, let us ask ourselves two questions:
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1. Am I properly performing my duties and my spiritual practices?

Rather than focusing on what others are doing, it is more important to examine whether I am sincerely chanting the Holy Name, studying the scriptures, rendering service, and responsibly performing my duties.

2. Am I developing the spiritual strength to remain steady despite the behavior of others?

We cannot always control external circumstances, but we can learn to control our response to them.

In Bhagavad-gītā 2.14, Lord Kṛṣṇa teaches that happiness and distress are temporary and come and go. Therefore, we should tolerate them with patience.

In Bhagavad-gītā 6.5, He instructs:

uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ

"One must elevate oneself by one's own mind."

We must become our own friend by properly engaging the mind.

Our real enemy is not outside of us. It is the uncontrolled mind.

Our real friend is not outside of us. It is the mind fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

Therefore, let us make a decision today:

Let us focus not on the words of others, but on the words of Kṛṣṇa.

Let us focus not on the behavior of others, but on our own sādhana.

Let us focus not on changing others, but on purifying our own hearts.

When we do this, peace of mind, spiritual strength, and remembrance of Kṛṣṇa will naturally increase.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teaching

"Not only in this country, but throughout the whole world. Therefore, do not become discouraged. Continue preaching this Kṛṣṇa consciousness philosophy. There are so many innocent people who do not know what to do.

A preacher must be alert. A preacher sees four categories: God, the devotee of God, the innocent, and the envious. Therefore, a preacher must deal differently with each of these four."

Lecture on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 5.5.1–8 — Stockholm, September 8, 1973
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