Some doubts

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On 22 Feb 2001, HG Madhavananda Prabhu wrote:

 

>However, without citing our sources clearly, we run into the danger of

>thinking ourselves big, big scholars when in fact we may only be tiny, >tiny

mice who have barely nibbled on one or two books which we are >unable to

digest properly. In the long run such humility and honesty >will make a much

deeper impression on our audience than mere parroting >of many verses we

aren't really familiar with.

 

This is a good point Prabhuji.

 

1. Generally, devotees read shastra not to become big big scholars, but just

to maintain one's faith and increase one's faith in Krishna Consciousness.

There is no other reason other than this. This is the only reason.

2. Devotees quote from shastra to instill faith among the ignorant. There is

no other reason.

3. Devotees are not interested in winning debates, but participate in debates

with non devotees in the mood of compassion, and use the opportunity to

convince and bring around the conditioned souls to the lotus feet of Guru and

krishna.

4. The reasons for Discussions/debates among devotees themselves are given by

Krishna in Bg 10.9 (tusyanti ca ramanti ca), and not to show how great

scholars/devotees they are.

 

Please correct me if I am wrong,

 

Your humble servant,

Bhadra Govinda Das.