Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 "Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura was a householder, with a wife and children, and he was a responsible government magistrate. Yet despite his apparent involvement in affairs of this material world, he was perfectly Krsna conscious, with his mind, words, and actions fully dedicated to the service of Lord Sri Krsna. According to the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the original teacher of Krsna consciousness in the modern age, one need not change one's position in this material world, but only one's consciousness. This is confirmed throughout the Vedic literature. There is no need to give up one's home, job, or family; one need only change one's consciousness from material consciousness to Krsna consciousness, and one's life will become sublime. One who knows the science of Krsna and is fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness is a liberated soul, even in this material world, and is fully qualified to be a spiritual master." (Jayadvaita Swami) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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