05/01/21 pm – Surrender to Guru & Krishna

-Nature of this material world & the sastras advice to conditioned souls. -One who is completely , absolutely surrendered to Krishna can conquer Maya. -How to Surrender? Surrender First to a Bonafide Guru who gives instructions & guidance. -Tattva Darsi gives instruction when he sees 3 things pranipat , pariprasna , seva vritti. -(Bhagavatam 7.7.30) Prahlad Maharaj says about rendering service at the lotus feet of the Guru in the association of pure devotees. -How to be humble & tolerant like a tree without expecting name , fame etc (Sikashtakam trnad api sunicena taror api sahisnuna sloka) -Krishna is our maintainer & protector. -How love & affection acts both in this world & in the Lila of Krishna with gopis. -2 Types of Bhava in Love & affection. 1.madiyath bhava 2.tadiyath bhava -Types of Guru Sevaks. Tamasic Guru Sevaks, Rajasic Guru Sevaks , Sattvic Guru Sevaks , Nirguna Guru Sevaks. -Types of Guru Seva; Vapu Seva & Vani Seva. 3 important things for spiritual life. 1.Spiritual master 2.Books 3.Ashram. -Story of Brahmaji post vacancy. -Love means spontaneous & without obstacles. Love means sacrifice.