Guest guest Posted October 4, 2000 Report Share Posted October 4, 2000 ....The word "prita" indicates that a devotee feels exactly like the son or subject of the supreme Personality of Godhead and is very attached to his relationship with the Lord. Therefore, although sincerely lamenting occasional lapses into sense enjoyment, he never gives up his enthusiasm to serve Lord Krishna. If a devotee becomes too morose or discouraged in devotional service, HE MAY DRIFT INTO AN IMPERSONAL CONSCIOUSNESS OR GIVE UP HIS DEVOTIONAL SERVICE to the Lord. Therefore, the Lord here advises that although one should sincerely repent, he should not become chronically depressed. One should understand that because of his past sins he must occasionally suffer disturbances from the material mind and senses, but ONE SHOULD NOT THEREFORE BECOME A DEVOTEE OF DETACHMENT, as do the speculative philosophers.... (SB 11.20.27 Purport) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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