ancient_paztriot Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Hayagriva dasa: Augustine felt that neither activity nor meditation should be exclusive but should complement one another: “No man must be so committed to contemplation as, in his contemplation, to give no thought to his neighbor’s needs, nor so absorbed in action as to dispense with the contemplation of God.” Srila Prabhupada: Unless you think of God, how can you be active in the service of God? Real meditation is meditation on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or the Supersoul within the core of the heart. Activity and meditation should go together, however. If we sit down and think of God, it is commendable, but if we work for God as God desires, our position is superior. If you love me and simply sit and think of me, that is commendable. That may be considered meditation. However, if you love me, it is better that you carry out my orders. That is more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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