06 Dec 2025 midday – We Should Not Criticize Anyone (English) – Santos, Brazil | Srila BV Vana Maharaja

 

  • By glorifying and remembering Hari, Guru, and Vaishnavas, we are protected from Maya, and all obstacles disappear.
  • Bengali proverb that says that sadhus are discovered when their bodies turn to ashes, for it is after their departure that they are glorified.
  • Pralambasura disguised himself as a cowherd boy of Krishna, but Krishna and Balarama recognized that demon.
  • Sloka: api cet su-duracāro… (Bhagavad Gita 9.30).
  • Krishna has the duty to purify the heart of whoever is one-sided to Him, in the same way that a baby who defecates in its mother’s lap is gently cleaned and placed back in her lap.
  • ⁠If you criticize someone, those flaws will reflect in your heart.
  • Story of the king and the saint who went to ask for a donation but received putrefied cow dung.
  • Sloka: karmaṇy evādhikāras te… (Bg. 2.47).
  • Animals do not create new karmas, as they are already experiencing their own karma.
  • What is the benefit of criticizing or glorifying someone? You will only waste your time. Glorifying the Vaishnavas is best.
  • We should not glorify those who are not Vaishnavas; even a non-Vaisnava who does not offend others should be glorified.
  • Material life has only temporary happiness, like an allergy that itches on the skin and, after scratching, you feel pain.
  • Glorification to Sriman Jay Govinda Dasa Prabhu Brahmacari.
  • On the path of bhakti, one should always have great enthusiasm; this is a sign of devotion (bhakti).
  • Krishna’s wish is always the best wish.
  • Man proposes and God disposes; Krishna knows everything.
  • Abhimanyu, son of Subadra, Krishna’s beloved sister, died in the battle of Kurukshetra, and Krishna knew this would happen.
  • Krishna can change destiny only when He wishes.
  • Pure devotees never complain; they celebrate viraha-mahotsava (a special encounter).
  • Chant the Holy Names and be happy!

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