Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Bhaktivedanta Leadership Newsletter Right Perspective When one's mind is in full Krsna consciousness and one fully engages in rendering devotional service to the Lord, he becomes just like an ocean unagitated by waves. This very example is also cited in Bhagavad-gita: one should become like the ocean. The ocean is filled by many thousands of rivers, and millions of tons of its water evaporates into clouds, yet the ocean is the same unagitated ocean. The laws of nature may work, but if one is fixed in devotional service at the lotus feet of the Lord, he is not agitated, for he is introspective. He does not look outside to material nature, but he looks in to the spiritual nature of his existence; with a sober mind, he simply engages in the service of the Lord. Thus he realizes his own self without false identification with matter and without affection for material possessions. Such a great devotee is never in trouble with others because he sees everyone from the platform of spiritual understanding; he sees himself and others in the right perspective. SB 3.24.44 P Editor's Note Do you see others through the eyes of the scriptures? Do you see them in terms of their potential, not their present behaviour or activities? Do you see them as amazing? Are you able to remain calm under the pressure? Do you practice remaining calm under the pressure? If not, try using effective questions in the moments of tests. Take a deep breath and ask yourself: What's happening here? How can I see this based on scriptures? How can I be like an ocean unagitated by waves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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