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Śrī Gītā Tātparya
Even after witnessing the extraordinary transformation and conduct of the cosmic progenitor, Lord Brahmā, who humbled himself before Śrī Bhagavān, the conditioned souls, ensnared in the ever deceptive grasp of māyā (constantly evolving illusion) which makes impossible possible, remain blinded by their own misconceptions. Despite the divine dialogue between the Lord and His devotee, Śrī Bhagavān’s nectarean teachings in the Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā, these souls measure it with their own limited, material intellect. They refuse to accept and follow the authoritative commentaries penned by ancient sages and mahājanas (great realized souls) as conclusive. Instead, with a misplaced sense of self-importance, they concoct interpretations of their own, vying to establish themselves as original commentators. In doing so, they not only reject the legacy of the great spiritual luminaries but also distort the Gītā’s essential message.Worse yet, such individuals, while reciting teachings Śrī Bhagvān–who resides in everyone —become divided in their conclusions. Some elevate karma (action) as supreme, others extol yoga (discipline), while still others venerate jñāna (knowledge). Failing to grasp the eternal and intrinsic nature of bhakti (devotion), they relegate it to a subordinate position. They declare that only the purity of karma or the culmination of jñāna qualifies as bhakti. By marginalizing the path of devotion, they foster endless debate and division among themselves.
The greatest service to humanity is to recognize one’s true nature and to offer oneself to the Divine—Śrī Kṛṣṇa Chaitanya
In the splendid, versatile characteristics of Śrī Caitanya, the perfect, real solution to all the problems of all people of all times and of all countries of the entire world is included. The solution which the greatly thoughtful personalities of the present age and the great sages of the ancient time, could not and are not being able to and by exercising their researching capacities and intellect, or the innumerable problems of the innumerable ages that are present in a subtle form in the all devouring ocean of the innumerable future time factor, as well as the solution to the thousand faced quarreling problems which is beyond the capacity of the renowned personalities of the world – the perfect and real solution to all those problems is found in the spotless character of Śrī Caitanya. The present problem of creating a platform of world peace, not theoretically (not just in talking) but practically (in reality), in other words, realization of self esteem or rejection of dependence is completely inclusive in the most munificent contribution contributions of Śrī Caitanya.
Vyāsa-pūjā or Guru-pūjā is not a time bound program, rather it must go on uninterrupted way inside the heart of a sat -śiṣya
If I simply declare –O Gurudeva, everything belongs to you alone!” but I “keep the keys to my safe with me”, then I am revealing that I do not trust him, which is not at all indicative of the most elevated stage of genuine service to Śrī Guru (guru-sevā). When the disciple surrenders from within and keeps nothing as his own, then Śrīla Gurudeva considers that intimate and loving disciple (viśrambha-snigdha śiṣya) as his own.
Why keeping silence or Mouna Vrata is usually rejected by Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas?
Persons who make a show of mauna do so out of deceit and desire for glorification, yet at any moment such persons can suddenly tumble into sin. Remaining silent and meditating for nourishing their own misconceived self-interest, they commit violence against others. If there is no chanting about Kṛṣṇa, foolish religions will become strong in this world. Due to lack of compassion, those who do not distribute the mercy of Kṛṣṇa according to time, place, and circumstance commit violence against the soul.
The divine explanation of the symbol being used by our society Śrī Bhaktisiddhānta Vāṇī Sevā Trust
Lotus flower is the symbol of topmost purity where we can get the scope to take complete shelter unto the Lotus Feet of Srimati Rādhārāṇi already residing there and who is the predominated Absolute personality of the Supreme Lord, which is the safest place for a jīvātmā who is seeking the absolute shelter.
How to harmonize with Guru-Vaiṣṇava — this is the most vital question in our bhajan life (Part 3)
Without testing Kṛṣṇa never gives kṛpā so easily to anyone. Testing is a must. Like sometimes we go to the market and buy some earthen pot, but before buying one has to make a test if the mud pot has any cracks or not. This can be done by knocking on the pot on different places. Similarly, Kṛṣṇa in the form of guru-Vaiṣṇava can test us to see whether there is any germ of pratiṣṭhā asha inside our heart or not. When we can prove that we are free from any smell of pratiṣṭhā, then and only then Śrī Kṛṣṇa can fill up our heart with divine nectar. In this way one sincere and honest disciple can go on singing the glories of Śrī Śrī guru-Vaiṣṇava-Bhagavan forever. Tṛṇād api sunīcena is a must.
How to get harmonized with Guru-Vaiṣṇava — this is the most vital question in our bhajan life (Part 2)
Śrīla Bhakti Rakshak Śrīdhar Dev Gosvāmī said that— “Sevā must originate from above. If we thrust something on the higher authority then that is karma-kāṇḍa. The origin of our motivation must not be within. That must come from Hari, guru and Vaiṣṇava. And we must carry it out. We should not be creators of the wave of command. We must carry out the news that comes through the wave from above, from Hari, guru or Vaiṣṇava. We are only to carry out orders and not to make any such order.”
How to get harmonized with Guru-Vaiṣṇava — this is the most vital question in our bhajan life (Part 1)
To be a disciple means to be disciplined, or controlled. If a person outwardly accepts the shelter of Sree Guru but arrogantly maintains the attitude that he knows best about his spiritual life, then he is but a cheater, deceiving both himself and others. Pure Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas are most magnanimous and bestow the highest auspiciousness. If we can become eligible to understand even a single aspect of their exemplary lives, we will become delightfully dedicated to sādhana-bhajana.”
The explanation of the Song “Mana Tumi sannyāsī Sajite Keno Cao”
What use of using those costly items like rajasik Sandalwood and aguru cent. On the basis of yukta vairagya suddha bhajan is established. Only the natural gift like ordinary earth clay can be used to decorate the forehead with tilaka for the satisfaction of the Lord. What use of very costly necklace which can invite Kali. Only the tulasī mālā can decorate your neck to purify you to avoid your arrest by Yama. In this way in your dedicated life, you can avoid your attachment for material things to satisfy your renunciation in true sense.
Tridandi
In Sri Gaudiya Matha, the brahmacaris, sannyasis etc. are all bhiksus. I ask them to go out and beg. I alone have accepted the responsibility for this activity and in this work I will not bypass any house. Therefore I constantly send our men from door to door everywhere for bhiksa. For our preaching of the Holy Name of Krsna, for the sake of benefiting this world, we will approach everyone and accept something from them to use in Krsna’s service. Simply to collect money and convert it into stool and urine is the occupation of monkeys, not of the Gaudiya Matha. It is necessary to engage billions of Vaisnavas — such a service is assigned to me.