The Supreme Lord functions in this world through the medium of His energies. There are unlimited energies of the Lord which have been categorized into three primary ones – internal energy, external energy and the marginal energy. What is the means to get out of the flare of external energy?
Our heads and our hearts are reserved for so many things other than pure devotional service. True devotion can awaken when we sell our head and heart at the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya and Srila Prabhupada.
Which potency of Krishna has He invested in the Holy Name? The potency that comprises of everything, that potency which conquers the heart to such an extent that a devotee desires nothing else?
A heart tainted with faults of a Vaishnava due to envious attitude can never have the right darshan of a Vaishnava, what to speak of Lord’s darshan. Such a person, even if placed amongst the best of devotees, will only be like a crow. Duryodhana is the best example.
The deserted tongue can only be parched by singing the glories of Lord Caitanya, and not by speculation, or deliberation on any of the worldly topics.
Should we desire Credits for our own work, or should we desire Krishna? Does a Vaishnava take any credit for himself or herself?
Vancha-kalpataru – A devotee is a wish-fulfilling tree. A devotee fulfills the innermost desires of the soul to be reunited with Krishna. That is the greatest form of Compassion. And one who does that is called a Devotee.
Should we beg to the Holy Names to deliver us from the imprisonment of material life? Or should we simply desire service?
