Guest guest Posted December 26, 1999 Report Share Posted December 26, 1999 Many ask about this, here is an explanation This wicked mind, which is never to be trusted, should be broom-sticked every morning with such warning as, "Be not anxious to find fault with others, or to proclaim thyself as a true, sincere, bonafide bhakta, which certainly thou art not." In this connection, the advice of a Vaisnava Mahajana is this: karmi-jnani micha-bhakta, na habe tate anurakta, suddha-bhajanete kara mana vraja-janera yei mata, tanhe habe anugata, ei se param tattva dhana Be not attached to karmis, jnanis and bhaktas false. But pure, unalloyed bhajan you should always endorse. ============ REF. A Lecture in Calcutta People are usually too much busy with mental speculations. They should relieve themselves of this and try to find out the real good of their own selves or souls. There is an adage to the effect that para-carccakera gati nahi kona kale, "a man who is habituated to criticise others' conduct will never prosper." Let others do whatever they like, I have no concern with them. I should rather find fault with my own damned mind, and think like the Vaisnava Mahajana who sings: amara jivan, sada pape rata, nahi punyera lesa, para-sukhe duhkhi, sada mithya-bhasi, para-duhkha sukha-kara Ever engaged in vicious activity, And without the slightest trace of virtue in me, A liar as I am, always sorry at others' pleasures And merry at others' sorrows, troubles and cares. ============ REF. A Lecture in Calcutta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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