Rukmini's determination

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Rukmini knew very well that obtaining the favor of Krsna was not easy. Since

even Lord Siva must purify himself for this purpose, surely it would be

difficult for Rukmini, who was only the daughter of a ksatriya king. Thus

she desired to dedicate her life to observing severe austerities and

penances, such as fasting and going without bodily comforts. If it were not

possible in this lifetime to gain Krsna's favor by these activities, she was

prepared to die from such austerities and to undergo similar difficulties

lifetime after lifetime. In the Bhagavad-gita it is said that pure devotees

of the Lord execute devotional service with great determination. Such

determination, as exhibited by Rukmini-devi, is the only price for

purchasing Krsna's favor. One should be strongly determined in Krsna

consciousness, and that is the way to ultimate success.

 

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