Guest guest Posted January 7, 2002 Report Share Posted January 7, 2002 It is impossible to identify the characteristics of a Vaisnava by material sense perception or external symptoms. It is not that one who possesses more wealth is a superior Vaisnava. It is not that one who gathers more followers is a superior Vaisnava. It is not that one who has more knowledge of the scriptures is a superior devotee of Visnu. The servants of Lord Caitanya may not have much wealth, may not gather many followers, and may not have the academic qualification of being expert in argument and counter-argument, but ordinary people have no qualification to understand why they are indifferent to such matters. The devotees consider the service of Sri Caitanya as superior to wealth, followers, and knowledge. Therefore it is impossible for ordinary people to estimate their dignity, glories, and greatness. >From Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's commentary on CB Madhya 9.233. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 HareKrishna Mahraj, All Glories To Srila Prabhupada, Please Accept My Humble Obeisances. Maharaj how can we judge ourselves whether we are advancing in Krishna Concoiusness or not, and what are the symtoms of such advancement. In the service of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga, Your Servant, Jeevan. Bhakti Vikasa Swami [bhakti.Vikasa.Swami (AT) pamho (DOT) net] Monday, January 07, 2002 5:05 PM BVKS Sanga; Quotes; Ganga IDS understanding the glories of a devotee It is impossible to identify the characteristics of a Vaisnava by material sense perception or external symptoms. It is not that one who possesses more wealth is a superior Vaisnava. It is not that one who gathers more followers is a superior Vaisnava. It is not that one who has more knowledge of the scriptures is a superior devotee of Visnu. The servants of Lord Caitanya may not have much wealth, may not gather many followers, and may not have the academic qualification of being expert in argument and counter-argument, but ordinary people have no qualification to understand why they are indifferent to such matters. The devotees consider the service of Sri Caitanya as superior to wealth, followers, and knowledge. Therefore it is impossible for ordinary people to estimate their dignity, glories, and greatness. >From Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's commentary on CB Madhya 9.233. This message and any attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended addressee(s), you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachment(s) and notify the sender or Kanbay postmaster immediately. (PostMaster (AT) Kanbay (DOT) com) Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this e-mail and any attachment(s) are free from any virus, we advise that in keeping with good computing practice the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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