Pratap Rudra entered Mahaprabhu’s internal circle not through his political influence, or his eloquence in persuading Sarvabhauma, or by doing some great service for the Lord. His entry ticket was menial service of sweeping. Humility has the power to purchase the ticket to enter the internal circle of Mahaprabhu.
The spirit of Prahlada’s compassion can be understood through his prayers to Lord Narsimhadeva. A reflection on how we can emulate the depiction of Prahlada’s towering compassion in our own tiny lives.
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.
What is the Ornament of a devotee? Is it the way in which one dances in kirtan, is it the manner in which one places spoons after taking a meal, is it the way in which one externally shows mannerisms in dealing?
