Guest guest Posted June 12, 1999 Report Share Posted June 12, 1999 Home Base: Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, Navadwip Dhama, Nadia, WB, INDIA Camp: Sri Sri Jaganath Mandir, ISKCON Bukit Mertajam Branch, North Malaysia My Dear Spiritual Son, Please accept my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Thankyou for your letter cited below with my comments. I have noted the contents carefully. > Dear Guru Maharaja, > > Please accept my respectful obeisances. > All glories to Srila Prabhupada. > All glories to your tireless preaching and caring. > > In Bhagavad gita 2.7 Arjuna says "Now I am Your disciple and a soul > surrendered unto You, please instruct me." > > Then in 2.9 he says "Govinda I shall not fight." > > Why did Arjuna tell Krishna that he wouldn't fight after he had already > surrendered to follow Krishna's will? > > Your servant, > > Deva Gaura Hari Das > Although Arjuna spoke like that out of frustration and confusion, he also listened to Lord Sri Krishna. Ultimately listening and following the Spiritual Master is what is important. However, that doesn't mean it is a mechanical exchange. There may be emotional expressions and by questions an ddoubts asked respectfully. Finally the advice of the Guru is what delivers the disciple from his illusion. 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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