03 Dec 2024 evening – Complete Surrender to the Sadhu (English translation) | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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We need to surrender completely to the sadhu so that the anarthas, imperfections, are removed, this is the first step to enter the devotional realm.
The Lord has love for all living entities, He has no friends or enemies.
There is no one on the same level as the Lord or on a higher level than Him.
The example of the elephant that goes to the market and the dog that keeps barking and running after the elephant.
The story of the scholar who meets another scholar, they will talk on the same level, but when a donkey meets another donkey they will kick each other.
Unless we surrender at the lotus feet of a pure devotee, many conflicts will arise.
One must understand the greatness of a pure devotee, otherwise there will be no surrender.
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada spoke of the five types of knowledge.
Quote of the five types of knowledge and the topic addressed by each one.
Holland, “Holy Land”, the Holy Land, where devotees of various nationalities are gathered. Definition given by Srila Gurudeva.
Listen and remember, because we have to understand what is said and, little by little, enter into the philosophy.
The gopis seem to fight among themselves, but in fact it is not a fight, everything that happens is for the satisfaction of Krsna.
In the material world we fight because we want our own satisfaction.
The material world is covered by illusion, that is why we are selfish.
We must honor our elders, we must respect those who advance in spiritual life.
We must be grateful to our elders, otherwise we will lose our devotion.
We must honor all living entities, because the Lord is present in all beings.
Story of the boy who accidentally hits the king with a stone.
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti beautifully describes Sri Radha-kunda, where Candravali does not enter.
