Ratha yatra

Tuesday 13 January 2015

Practical Devotion

Practical devotion is the secret to understanding the Sastras. My Guru Maharaja used to say that for one who is not engaged in devotional service, reading all the books is simply like licking the outside of the honey jar. One who thinks the books are the thing is content in this way. But we should learn the secret to open the jar and taste the honey. In this way, if we can simply understand one book, or one sloka, the perfection is there.

 

Srila Prabhupada's Letter to Pradyumna, (Los Angeles, February 17, 1968)

Good Sound Service to Krishna

We should always remember that our body is not for sense gratification; it is for Krishna's service only. And to render very good sound service to Krishna we should not neglect the upkeep of the body. Try to take care of your health in the best possible way.

 

Srila Prabhupada's Letter to Rayarama, (Los Angeles, February 9, 1969)