How do we achieve strength and mercy?
Prabhupada Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati ThakurGranth upadeshamrit
Mercy and spiritual strength are invested in the heart when one takes shelter at the lotus feet of guru without deviation. The spiritual master gives strength and mercy. Nourished by devotional service, the spiritual master's gift of mercy and strength gradually destroy one's anarthas.
Who should live in the Matha?
Prabhupada Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati ThakurGranth upadeshamrit
Our Matha is not meant for wrestlers nor do aristocrats need to live in the Matha. Only Lord Hari devotees should live in Matha. If we remove the people in the Matha who are fond of eating and enjoying initimate association with women, the Matha expenditures and problems will diminish. We have to send home those proud and independent people who do not follow the Matha rules and regulations, and...
How long does the living entity remain conditioned?
Prabhupada Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati ThakurGranth upadeshamrit
Until devotional service fully blossoms in the living entities, they cannot understand that they are the Supreme Lord's servants, Thus, they remain conditioned. Unless one develops transcendental pride, how can he give up material pride?.
Whom should the Matha avoid?
Prabhupada Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati ThakurGranth upadeshamrit
The Matha does not and cannot have relationship with anyone who takes shelter of the Math but is under the control of duplicity (Someone with the desire to misuse transcendental knowledge). Just as we need a boat and a boatman to cross the river, we need a spiritual master to cross the material ocean.
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