– Practice Ekadasi; you must follow what the sastra (scripture) says.
– On the day of Ekadasi, all sins take shelter in the five types of grains.
– The Lord’s words are free from the four defects: bhrama (error), pramada (illusion), vipralipsa (the tendency to cheat), and karanapatava (imperfect material senses).
– It is necessary to follow Krishna’s instructions; the lila (pastime) of how Dronacarya was killed on the battlefield of Kurukshetra illustrates this.
– Have faith in Krishna’s words. Caitanya Mahaprabhu taught how we should observe Ekadasi.
– Meaning of upasana: fasting and drawing near to the Divinity.
– The ideal is to observe nirjala-ekadasi—fasting completely without drinking a single drop of water—though concessions are made when necessary.
– Observe Ekadasi from age 8 to 80!
– The five aspects of raganuga-bhakti: bhava-mayi-sadhana, bhava-sambandhi, bhava-anukula-sadhana, bhava-pratikula, and bhava-avirudha/bhava-viruddha.
– Practice your sadhana according to your mood (bhava)—bhava-mayi-sadhana.
– Sloka cited by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti regarding the Guru Parampara: nivṛtta-tarṣair upagīyamānād… (SB 10.1.4).
– Sloka confirming the immense mercy derived from hearing Harikatha: tava kathāmṛtaṁ tapta-jīvanaṁ… (SB 10.31.9).
– Vamya-bhava (mood of contrariness) and daksina-bhava (mood of submission).
– On the path of Bhakti, there is no need for many austerities; honor mahaprasada, sing, and dance!
– Devotional life is the best life!
– Everyone wants to hear Harikatha, and the one who speaks Harikatha is the best among givers!
– When chanting the Gopala-mantra, emphasize the name of Krsna that corresponds to your specific mood (sakhya, vatsalya, or madhurya): Krsna, Govinda, or Gopijanavalabha.
– A beautiful verse describing the lovely form of Krsna entering the forest with His friends: barhāpīḍaṁ naṭa-vara-vapuḥ… (SB 10.21.5)
