Written by Saci Indira, audio by Jagannath Vallabha
1995.12.07 Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.13
Attraction between man and woman
In Vedic times, sense gratification was not the aim; people’s mentality was different from what it is now. Life was centered on controlling the senses. Varnasrama society is important because it enables one to achieve the highest goal of life—realizing the Absolute Truth.
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1995.12.09 Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.15
Cutting the Knot of Material Bondage
Our knots exist within the heart, and one of these knots is family attachment. When we are born into this material world, fear arises in our hearts, binding us to material nature. How can we cut this knot? By continuously engaging in devotional service, we can become liberated from the bondage of material existence.
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1996.01.28 Caitanya Caritamrita Madhya Lila 13.15
Be Thoughtful in Your Preaching
Naturally we have attraction, we can be pulled towards something at all the times. However, desires are natural, so we should not disrespect them. As devotees we will need to always look what everyone else desires, we need to show them that we are open to see what they want. Enthusiasm for preaching will come from our eagerness to share the nectar that we experienced by reading books on Krishna.
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