Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 This is how Lord Caitanya instructed Sri Nitai Prabhu and Haridasa Thakura to show His mercy to others (Caitanya-bhagavata, Madhya-khanda, 8-10): "Listen, listen Nityananda, listen Haridasa, make My [following] order known everywhere. Going to each and every house, beg this as alms: 'Chant "Krsna," worship Krsna, follow Krsna's instructions.' Do not speak of anything other than this, and do not make others speak about anything other than this. At the end of each day, please come and give me your report." In his commentary, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura clarifies Lord Caitanya's intention by adopting His voice as follows: "To chant the holy names of of Krsna, to serve Krsna by engaging in kirtana, and to become educated in Krsna-siksa by being inclined to service--these are the only duties of the living entities. You should not beg anyone for anything other than to engage in these activities, and you should not teach anyone any other subject. For the benefit of all living entities you should throughout the day beg for the alms that I have described to you, and in the evening you should report to Me. I will be greatly pleased if I know that you are trying to benefit all living entities. This is my mission." MDd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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