Instead of seeing Krishna with his eyes, first one has to hear Krishna with his ears. When one hears Krishna with his ears, then gradually all his senses become purified and some day he will be able to see Krishna face to face. The sense of hearing is more important than seeing, because Krishna makes Himself very accessible in His name. Simply by chanting His name, one can come in contact with Krishna.
February 14, 2010, Budapest
When there are affectionate dealings between devotees based upon Krishna conscious exchanges, devotees become bound in these ropes of affection and help each other make progress in Krishna
consciousness. What better service could you render to me and to others than to take part in helping devotees remain in Krishna consciousness throughout their whole lives? Thank you very much.
February 13, 2002, Letter
The spiritual master creates our austerities for us by giving us instructions which we must follow. If we strictly follow those instructions, then we become qualified for more instructions, but if we do not strictly follow, we will never be able to understand. Devotional service will simply continue to remain a mystery and even although one may be living in the society of devotees, Srila Prabhupada explains here that one will be a disciple in name only.
February 12, 1998, Almaty
One who is bewildered he thinks he is doing, but one who is actually situated in knowledge knows that he is simply an instrument in the disciplic succession. He therefore, represents himself
as a servant of the previous spiritual master.
BG 3.8 -12
That pure love for Krishna is eternally situated in the heart of every living being. It doesn’t come from any other source. If the living entity hears about Krishna, then that pure love gradually becomes awakened. But, he has to hear from the right source
Simferopol CC
It’s not possible to understand anything about Krishna, without rendering devotional service.
Simferopol CC
Devotees are peaceful because they are never inclined to avenge themselves, and therefore they are never disturbed in any condition of life. They always think that whatever happens to them, whatever suffering would fall upon them, whatever inconvenience or hardships they have to undergo in their life, they think: "This is all due to my past misdeeds."
February 8, 1998, Moscow
We can not artificially imitate the platform of peacefulness. We may try to do this. We may try to restrain ourselves completely and be very kind towards everyone, but unless the living entity is freed from lust, it is not possible for him to be freed from anger.
February 7, 1997, Lipetsk
Therefore, one has to work in a proper consciousness. Not simply to enjoy, but he must understand that ultimately he must depend upon the Lord and execute the duties which are given by the Lord, live comfortably and happily within this world, and then achieve the actual goal of life, which is to go back home, back to Godhead. Not simply to work exclusively for the maintenance of the body in this world, but to maintain the needs of this body minimally and at the same time cultivate consciousness of Krishna. This must be performed. If this is neglected, if this primary duty is neglected, then the human life is simply wasted.
February 6, 1995, Ottawa
I am 100% convinced that without devotee association we don't stand a chance against the onslaughts of the material energy. As difficult as it may seem at times, we must always situate ourselves in such a way that we can favorably associate with devotees by continually hearing and chanting the glories of Krishna and His pure devotee, Srila Prabhupada. If that continues then automatically service will be there, and advancement is guaranteed.
February 5, 1987, Letter