Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 [This message was in HTML format] By chance a person slipped and fell into a deep well and could not get out in spite of all his efforts; therefore he began shouting for help. Being merciful, a very kind hearted passerby brought a piece of long rope which was lowered down into the well so that the man could get out by grabbing the rope. The passerby asked the man to catch hold of the rope and try to climb up, so he could pull him up. In response, the person began shouting, "O my friend, please help me so that I can put my fingers around the rope." PURPORT Such a kind hearted person is like the spiritual master or the Supreme Godhead Himself. He has already lowered a rope of rescue into the deep darkness of our ingnorance. It is only by our ernest effort in catching hold of that mercy that we can be delivered and liberated from material agonies. Unless we extend our best efforts earnestly, and qualify ourselves for the Lord's mercy, it is next to impossible that we can be rescued from our fallen condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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