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