One's attitude

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One's attitude is very important in Krsna consciousness, as stated in the

preface of the Nectar of Instruction:

 

"Advancement in Krsna consciousness depends on the attitude of the

follower."

 

This attitude is described in various ways, one of which is the attitude of

renunciation, by which one is given a chance to advance to the platform of

devotional service (1) and also the attitude of a devotee, who does not seek

shelter in the fruits of his activities but acts as a matter of duty because

he has been ordered to do so by the Supreme Lord. (2)

 

(1) "Those who work without fruitive results are also perfect in their

attitude. They are given a chance to advance to the platform of devotional

service in Krsna consciousness." --Bg. 13.25P

 

(2) "The transcendental attitude of the devotee in the performance of

activities is actually that of renunciation, and this is called sannyasa. As

stated in the first verse of the Sixth Chapter of Bhagavad-gita, one who

acts as a matter of duty because he has been ordered to do so by the Supreme

Lord, and who does not seek shelter in the fruits of his activities

(anasritah karma-phalam), is a true renouncer. Anyone acting under the

direction of the Supreme Lord is actually a sannyasi and a yogi, and not the

man who has simply taken the dress of the sannyasi, or a pseudo yogi." --Bg.

10.3P