The enemies conquering the city(the subtle and gross body where the resident-soul lives) by their strategic positions.

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There are six thieves within us who are always putting us in difficult situation by their demands. Actual victory for the self is not something that is gained by waging war among our

neighboring house holders or other countries but to overcome the forces of these thieves within and conquer them who are located at their strategic positions in mind, senses and intelligence

just like the warriors position themselves to attack the enemies.

Oh Vaishnava,ocean of mercy,Teach me to control the six
passions,rectify my six faults,give me six positive qualities,offer me
the six kinds of holy association

The six passions are of
1.words
2.mind
3.anger
4.tongue
5.stomach
6.genitals

The six positive qualities are
1.Enthusiasm in practicing Devotional Service
2.Firm faith in Devotional processes
3.A strong desire to attain Prema-Bhakti
4.A favourable Service attitude
5.Avoidance of non-devotees-asat sanga tyaga
6.Appreciation of the company of devotees-sat sanga

The six faults are
1.Overeating
2.Attachment2material things
3.Inability to follow the regulative principles
4.Sense gratification
5.Useless idle talk
6.Impure habits.

The six methods of association are
1.To go to the assembly of devotees
2.To invite devotees to one's home
3.To discuss and hear Devotional topics-sharing secrets
4.To take the maha-prasadam of devotees
5.To offer maha-prasadam to devotees
6.Accepting and receiving gifts among devotees

-Srila Bhakti Vinoda Thakura in Oye Vaishnava Thakura,Stanza#2,Saranagati

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Yours
Dinesh
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