King Vikramaditya and Two Birds

To chant the Holy Names, we must abandon the ten types of offenses against them. One who worships Lord Visnu is a Vaisnava. The twenty-six qualities of a Vaisnava cannot appear immediately; they emerge gradually. Uttama-adhikaris are always absorbed in asta-kaliya-lila. Of the ten offenses against the Holy Names, the first three are the most prominent. Never criticize any sadhu, much less dishonor the Guru. Never consider Lord Siva greater than Sri Krsna. We should not associate with one who...