We may blame noise outside for our struggles in japa, but even ‘peaceful’ forests couldn’t save Ajamila. The real noise is within. When the heart is calm and free from offenses, the Holy Name flows like the unobstructed flow of Ganges.
Rising from fault finding to worthy appreciation. Four levels of Fault Finding and Four levels of seeing good in others.
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura’s song Gora Pahun highlights the error of not worshiping Lord Gauranga, equating it to losing a precious jewel of love for Krishna. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that real love is exclusive to Krishna, and despite past offenses or material desires, through sincere worship and association with devotees, one can reclaim this lost treasure and progress spiritually.
