We are the eternal soul, part of God …………………………Nectarean Mellows

November 22, 2009

“G u r u m u k h a p a d m a v a k y a "

The great philosopher from German, Hegel spoke very strongly the principle “Die to Live” which is very much in harmony with the essential knowledge of the Bhagavad-gétä and the Vedas. Die to live, if you want to live in truth, you will have to die as you are in your present state of consciousness. Material illusory consciousness is one of exploitation, and real consciousness of the soul is a consciousness of service. Death to the ego is a process, it is the most important process that it is the very basis of all spiritual paths, just like gold. When you put gold in fire, the fire burns away all the gross coverings, and the longer the gold is in fire, the more its original, natural shine manifests. It becomes more and more and more beautiful. Sandalwood, the more you press sandalwood or rub sandalwood, the more its natural, beautiful fragrance is manifested. Thesis, antithesis, or synthesis, this can be understood from various points of view. From one point of view, we can understand that theoretically we are the eternal soul, part of God. We are eternal servants of Kåñëa. However, in our life and in the process of purification, in the process of making actual progress, there will be many challenges

and obstacles that are threatening and fighting against the principle of what we want to achieve. However, if we, with proper integrity and proper spiritual direction, pass through those obstacles, they bring about realization.

H H Radhanath Swami Maharaj

At the present moment our minds are polluted with the dirt accumulated over millions and millions of lifetimes of sense gratification. Even though our original pure nature is eternal, full of knowledge, and full of bliss, due to our mental contamination we are presently suffering in the realm of temporality, ignorance, and misery. By the purificatory process of chanting the holy names of God we can revive our original, pure nature and thus relish the sweetest happiness at every minute.

Chant:Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare HareHare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare