Ajamila's determination

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TRANSLATION (Ajamila speaking)

 

Because of identifying oneself with the body, one is subjected to desires

for sense gratification, and thus one engages in many different types of

pious and impious action. This is what constitutes material bondage. Now I

shall disentangle myself from my material bondage, which has been caused by

the Supreme Personality of Godhead's illusory energy in the form of a woman.

Being a most fallen soul, I was victimized by the illusory energy and have

become like a dancing dog led around by a woman's hand. Now I shall give up

all lusty desires and free myself from this illusion. I shall become a

merciful, well-wishing friend to all living entities and always absorb

myself in Krsna consciousness.

 

PURPORT

This should be the standard of determination for all Krsna conscious

persons. A Krsna conscious person should free himself from the clutches of

maya, and he should also be compassionate to all others suffering in those

clutches. The activities of the Krsna consciousness movement are meant not

only for oneself but for others also. This is the perfection of Krsna

consciousness. One who is interested in his own salvation is not as advanced

in Krsna consciousness as one who feels compassion for others and who

therefore propagates the Krsna consciousness movement. Such an advanced

devotee will never fall down, for Krsna will give him special protection.

That is the sum and substance of the Krsna consciousness movement. Everyone

is like a play toy in the hands of the illusory energy and is acting as she

moves him. One should come to Krsna consciousness to release oneself and

also to release others.

 

SB 6.2.36-37