03/03/24 midday – How to Practise Pure Devotional Service (English) – Alto Paraiso, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
- Suddha-bhakti is pure devotional service.
- By practising karma, jnana, yoga and tapasya it is not possible to reach the highest goal, Krsna-prema.
- Verse: anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñāna-karmādy (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.1.11).
- Story of a devotee of Lord Siva who performed austerities and wanted four blessings.
- Lord Siva is the best Vaisnava of all.
- If we practise pure devotional service, dharma, artha, kama and moksa will come easily.
- Devotees accept whatever they receive and offer it to Sri Krsna.
- Verse: kṛṣṇa-bhakti-janma-mūla haya ‘sādhu-saṅga’ (CC Madhya-lila 22.83).
- When we leave this world we don’t take anything material with us.
- Story of Narada Rsi and Raka and Baka, a couple of devotees of the Lord who were very poor.
- The false ego develops for four reasons and these are the root of anarthas.
- If, in the fire ceremony, we surrender by saying “svaha”, then we must tolerate whatever comes, and always chant Hare Krsna.
- Story of a baby deer and a hunter who blocked the four directions to catch it.
- When we meditate on Sri Krsna, miracles happen!
- Whoever you are, chant the Holy Names and never criticise the Vaishnavas, or interact with those who criticise them.
