October 18
If we find ourselves criticizing others, we should ask ourselves why we are unable to see the good in them.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
Niranjana Swami's Quote Of The Day
October 17
A Vaisnava sees Krsna in everything. If Krsna is present everywhere, there is no reason to be disturbed. If someone points out a small fault in us, we should be willing to look within ourselves and see if that fault exists. We should not be proud or defensive.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 16
Vaisnavas see themselves as fallen. They think they have no good qualities. If someone finds good qualities in them, they think it’s only because of their spiritual master’s mercy.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 15
A Vaisnava elevates others by being merciful, tolerant, and compassionate, and by seeking out their good qualities and encouraging them to use those qualities in Krsna’s service.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 14
We must develop the ability to see Krsna in others if we wish to be preachers. It is our duty as preachers to elevate human society.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 13
A Vaisnava is not disturbed by aggressors because he is able to see Krsna in everything. “For one who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.”
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 12
Usually aggression requires a response, but devotees do not feel the need for vengeance. This is because they see that nothing happens without Krsna’s sanction. They know that if they are being cursed or punished in some way, it is because of an offense they themselves must have committed in some past life. They accept the suffering as Krsna’s punishment. A Vaisnava does not blame the agent delivering Krsna’s punishment.
SB 4.4.12 Novgorod, September 1995
October 11
We may feel forced, but our spiritual master has asked us to preach. We know that if we want to advance in devotional life, we must serve the guru’s order. Advancement means we will someday develop an attraction for telling people about Krsna.
SB 1.8.30 St.Petersburg
October 10
We may not have spontaneous attraction to hearing and chanting. We may find ourselves feeling forced to engage in those activities. We may feel uncomfortable in such activities, because we have no spontaneous attraction. But if we wish to develop spontaneous attraction, we should voluntary accept situations that will force us to speak about Krsna.
SB 1.8.30 St.Petersburg
October 8
Oftentimes people come to Krsna consciousness seeking relief from distress. They take shelter among the devotees without realizing that as they become devotees, they too will be required to help others relieve their distress. People don’t understand the welfare mission of this movement in the beginning. They are too absorbed in themselves and their individual, selfish needs.
Lectures From a Disciple, Vol 1, p. 243
Hartford, 1992