Spiritual practice does not mean socializing with a group of devotee friends from time to time; rather, it is associating with others with the purpose of cleansing the dirt from our heart, mind, and consciousness. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
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Effects of Like-Minded Devotee Association
It is difficult for us to develop devotion without higher, like-minded devotee association. Therefore we should enthusiastically search for higher, like-minded association to help us with our spiritual practices. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
True Role of a Renounced Person is Extremely Important
In the general materialistic society, dishonesty and cheating is to be expected, and is therefore not very harmful to the ideals of a society. However, if a renounced person (a monk) is dishonest and cheats people, it is tremendously harmful to the ideals of a society. Therefore, the true role of a renounced person is… Continue reading True Role of a Renounced Person is Extremely Important
Effects Of Proper Association
If we get proper association in the human form of life, then we can surpass even the gods (devas) and goddesses (devis), but if we get improper association we may become more ferocious than a lion. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Find the Best Association
Human nature is based on association; therefore it is most important for us to find the best association we can to gradually reach our goal as the eternal servant of the Lord. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Association Only with Transparent People
It is better for us to avoid the association of those whose behavior is not transparent. Therefore, we should find and stay with those people whose minds, actions, and words are clearly seen in our presence. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Sri Krishna is Light
All living beings in this material world, by their original spiritual nature, want to get out of the darkness and enter into the light. We know that Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is ‘light’ and that ‘Maya’ (the illusory energy) is darkness. So, it is strange for us to see people avoiding Krishna… Continue reading Sri Krishna is Light
Patience and Determination Required for our Spiritual Goals
If we want to acquire anything for our enjoyment in this material world, we have to overcome many obstacles. So, we have to have patience and determination to reach our material goals. If we apply that same patience and determination to overcome the obstacles in the path of our spiritual goals, we will certainly be… Continue reading Patience and Determination Required for our Spiritual Goals
Maha-mantra to Overcome Our Material Problems
Please keep in mind that whenever we are in trouble spiritually, due to the influence of illusory energy (maya), we will face many material problems. Chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra in full surrender to our previous acharyas, will give us the focus and spiritual strength to overcome our material problems. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan… Continue reading Maha-mantra to Overcome Our Material Problems
Material Problems will be Solved Automatically
We should not ask our spiritual master to solve our material problems. The actual fact is that, when we are able to succeed in our spiritual practice, our material problems will be solved automatically. – Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj