ancient_paztriot Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Hayagriva dasa: Plotinus writes: “A soul in such a conedition [of forgetfulness] can be turned about and led back to the world above and the supreme existent, the One. this can be done by a two-fold discipline: by showing it the low value of the things it esteems at present, and by informing––reminding!––it of its nature and worth.” Srila Prabhupada: Yes, this is the process. One may understand or not, but if one is engaged in Krsna’s service under the direction of the spiritual master, he automatically gives up the service of maya and is liberated. visaya vinivartante niraharasya dehinah rasa-varjam raso ’py asya param drsöva nivartate “The embodied soul may be restricted from sense enjoyment, though the taste for sense objects remains. But, ceasing such engagements by experiencing a higher taste, he is fixed in consciousness.” (Bg. 2.59) However, if he again voluntarily accepts maya’s service, he again becomes conditioned. By rendering service to Krsna under the guidance of a bona fide spiritual master, we can come to understand all that need be known. the devotees do not speculate about their position; they know it by the grace of Krsna. tesam satata-yuktanam bhajatam priti-purvakam dadami buddhi-yogam tam yena mam upayanti te tesam evanukampartham aham ajnana-jam tamah nasayamy atma-bhava-stho jnana-dipena bhasvata “To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me. Out of compassion for them, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge, the darkness born of ignorance.” (Bg. 10.10-11) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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