Salt like Vaishnavas

[Guest guest]

Sripad Ramanujacarya to Anantacarya, heard from H.H.Radhanatha Swami,

 

“A vaisnava is like salt. Although salt brings out the total flavor of a

gourmet preparation more than any other part, it remains hidden, and we

glorify

every other ingredient but salt. Similarly a true devotee performs all kinds

of

service, even great things, but always prefers to remain hidden, not seeking

credit or glory.

 

“Also the salt melts giving up its individual identity to increase the taste

of

the whole offering. In the same way the devotee is willing to sacrifice

everything, even the recognition of their contribution, to make the best

offering to Krishna.

 

“Although the salt melts, it doesn’t merge. It still remains distinct.

Likewise

the humble devotee has their unique offering to make in the service in Sri

Krishna.”