Prahlada’s realizations, which are a gift of his devotion to the Lord, surrender to his guru and live experience of his father’s insatiable lust are worthy to be read, remembered and applied in our lives. Prahlada speaks on many topics, one of which being the need to curb enjoying mentality.
Krishna’s heart is not easy to understand. Through the sciptures, we can understand what is in Krishna’s heart. The two things present in the heart of the Krishna are compassion for everyone, and affection for His devotees. Understanding of Krishna’s heart can help us become dearer to Him by trying to make those things dear which are His heart!!!
Real Nectar is in Hearing from realized souls, not in any other thing in this material world.
How does a madhyama-adhikari, or an intermediate devotee see other devotees? Taken from Jaiva Dharma by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura.
Although Srimad Bhagavatam is meant for establishing the supremacy of Krishna, inherently the supremacy of devotees gets established by Krishna’s own behaviour with devotees. Devotees of the Lord are greater than even the demigods, holy places, holy tirthas and even the Supreme Lord Himself.
Krishna’s immense appreciation for His devotees should inspire us to develop similar feelings of affection and worship for devotees. After all, devotee’s darshan should be in line with Krishna’s darshan.
Krishna can manifest anywhere. When devotees, with sincere devotion worship the Holy Name, it has the potential to manifest the form of Krishna.
By Constant Chanting, we can rise from Namaparadha to Namabhasa. A brief on the many benefits of constant chanting that can help us to rise to Namabhasa.
