Guest guest Posted July 11, 1998 Report Share Posted July 11, 1998 Camp: Sukhareva (Moscow) Russia--- Maha-festival & Seminars > Please accept my humble obeisances! > > All glories to Srila Prabhupada! > All glories to Srila Acaryapada! > > I am reading THE TEACHINGS OF LORD CAITANYA. In the chapter The Ecstasy > of the Lord and His Devotees it lists Krsna's 64 important qualifications. > One of the qualifications that puzzles me gratly is number 22. It states > that "He is controlled by His devotees..." > > Could you please explain how the Supreme Personality of Godhead could be > controlled by his devotees. > > your humble aspiring servant, > > bhaka bryan polson > atlanta, ga, usa The scriptures explain that just like a gentle man who has a faithful wife who serves him with love and care can be influenced by his wife in the same way Lord Sri Krishna is influenced or "controlled" by the loving service offered to Him by His pure devotees. Of course the Lord is always independent, but He likes to be controlled by fully surrendered devotees who serve Him in pure love. I hope that this finds you in good health. Your ever well wisher, Jayapataka Swami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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