We must be careful not to unnecessarily criticize others. We should be honest with ourselves. We should understand that if we are mentally absorbed in the other devotees’ faults, we will not be able to appreciate their good qualities, and without being able to see the good in them or in others, we will not be able to preach. We should learn to take shelter of those who are more advanced so that we can elevate our own consciousness. That is our only chance.
SB 4.11.11 Kaunas, September 1995