He maintains his determination even in non-ideal circumstances...

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The lifelong brahmacari must have a positive, hopeful outlook, born of faith in

Krsna. Those with a critical, negative mentality cannot remain brahmacari. The

lifelong brahmacari also has to develop an inner toughness and

self-sufficiency. He maintains his determination even in non-ideal

circumstances such as getting little personal association with advanced

Vaisnavas. His inner resolve is that of a sannyasi, although he has not

formally accepted that role. That resolve is to do whatever is necessary to

make sure this is his last birth in the material world.

 

>From BIKC by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami