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Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Mathajis,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Gurudeva.

As per instructions of our beloved spiritual master HDG Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj, I am trying to recite Srimad Bhagavatam in order to glorify the Supreme Lord Krishna and by his mercy, I found a very important quality of Vaishnava in verse 4.8.17. Sage Maitreya, while discussing the pastimes of Dhruva Maharaj with the great devotee Vidura, explains a very important Vaishnava quality found in Mother Suniti.

deergham shvasantee vrjinasya paaram
apashyati baalakam aaha baalaa
maamangalam taata pareshu mamsthaa
bhunkte jano yat para-duhkhadas tat

"She also was breathing very heavily, and she did not know the factual remedy for the painful situation. Not finding any remedy, she said to her son: My dear son, don't wish for anything inauspicious for others. Anyone who inflicts pains upon others suffers himself from that pain."

To understand Suniti's position clearly we need to read the translation of verse 4.8.16 also where in Maitreya muni says - "Usually people in general will try to get some remedy for the painful situation. Still they won't find any peace since the remedy itself is material which is under the control of three material modes of nature."

If someone insults us, immediately we will get anger and out of anger we will do harm to others and justify that our activity is correct. But here even though Queen Suniti and Dhruva Maharaj have full rights, they haven't taken any action against other Queen Suruchi. Queen Suniti tried to solve this without harming Queen Suruchi or the king. But we will first try to harm others first for their activities and falsely think that we have solved the problem by taking revenge against them. Also she advised her son "Don't wish for anything inauspicious for others." This is very important quality of Vaishnava.

Why this is very important? People will have different characters and those who have less strength will try to scold others by words. If we don't find any remedy then we will scold in mind which is very powerful and painful to others. Thats why she asked her son not to wish inauspiciousness to others. This is very difficult to follow but we should follow this. One can ask question why I should tolerate insults when we are not at fault. The answer is if we are not ready to tolerate then we will try to insult others which we think as remedy for our insult caused by others. But the truth is, at least out of selfishness we should follow. Otherwise we must be ready to face another practical instruction - "Anyone who inflicts pains upon others suffers himself from that pain."

We should be careful to follow this quality of tolerance according to time, place and circumstance. We should not take any actions against others when they insult us. We should tolerate the insult caused by others. Its very difficult but still by the mercy of Gurudev, acaryas and Lord Krishna we can try to implement it in our life. On the other hand we should not be idle when others insult Vaishnavas or Lord Krishna or Vedic literatures. Hanumanji is the great example and we should try to follow his footsteps.

Our beloved Gurudev has practically shown such instances of tolerance so many times in his lives. One such instance was when a person acted very cunningly and stealthily stole away money from the temple. All the devotees were devastated and Maharaj was all the more upset that Krishna's money was stolen away. But instead of cursing the person who took away the money, Maharaj was very much worried about how this great sin committed by that person would destroy his whole family. He knew that the family was innocent and so he was praying to Krishna not to punish his family and asked all the devotees to pray for the family's welfare. Such is the mercy of Gurudev. All those who have met Gurudev can say from our hearts how he has mercifully been tolerating so many offences committed by us and still whenever he meets, never keeps the pain/offence in mind - but lovingly inquires our well-being and as a perfect well-wisher extends himself to somehow push in the nectarean message of Srimad Bhagavatam into our steel-framed hearts.

I pray to the lotus feet of our beloved Gurudev HDG Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj, Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna so that I follow Their instructions always.

Thank you very much.
Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada and Gurudeva,
Hrishikesha Krishna Dasa,
Chennai.

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[granthraj] Importance of Tolerance

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Today's Event: Cida Dahi Mahotsava of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami at Panihati

PRABHUPADA'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

"If the wife is helpful in the spiritual progress of life, she is the best friend and philosopher. So in Krsna Consciousness the wife is never a burden, but she is completely a counterpart."

Letter to Vrndavana Candra, 24 June, 1970

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Your Servant In Service Of Srila Prabhupada and Gurudev,
Saci Gaurasundara Das
Chant:Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.& be Happy

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yours in service of Srila Prabhupada

Neha-Shri Krishan Dasi
ExCePt KRISHNA nOtHiNg Is ReAlLy MiNe
iss vyakul man me,1 pyaas ajeeb si samayi hai,main bhi ban jau 1 din,tere priytam ki pyaari,hey RADHARANI  ye tujhse meri duhaai hai

Chant:Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.& be Happy

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Sri Krishna Hari Das
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Srila Prabhupada speaks on June 24

[granthraj] How to Overcome Distractions ?

B4 giving up d present body if 1 is able2tolerate d urges of material
senses&check d force of desire&anger,he is well situated&is happy :)
in this world.BG#5.23

There r 2ClassesOfPeople
1.Sober 2.Debaucher&2types of Sastra4them.
1.Sastra-LawCodes 2.Sastra-Weapons like sword,guns.
Sober 1s r ruled by Law Codes&Law breakers r ruled by Weapons.Both r
required.Govt has2depts 1.Civil-Ctrld by Law Codes
2.Criminal-Ctrld by Weapons.Sometimes police r reqd4unruly persons

After attaining Me(in My abode-SpiritualWorld which is beyond d
material vision&also called avyakta,akshara,parama gati) d great souls
who r yogis in devotion,never return2this temporary world,which is
full of miseries(Birth,Disease,Oldage,Death) bcoz they've attained d
highest perfection-Krsna.In.BG#8.15

An intelligent person doesnt take part in d sources of misery which r
due2contact of senses with sense objects.Such pleasures have a
beginning&an end,so wise men doesnt delight in them.D more1 is
addicted2material pleasures,d more 1 suffers material miseries-BG#5.22

Both by rising&setting,d sun decreases d duration of life of every1
except1 who utilizes time4discussing d topics of d all-good
personality of Godhead-SB2.3.17

A spiritual aspirant shud avoid worldly
literature(novels,newspaper,magazines,dramas) which agitates d
mind.1must reject such lit.4 spiritual advancement.Such lit. is a
place of enjoyment4crows&not4swan like people.Also1shud not indulge in
arguments/counter-arguments,it's a useless waste of time-SB#7.13.7

In d forest of material existence,there's constant sound of crickets
which is compared2d non-stop criticism of people around us,no matter
how hard v try.With d idea of selling some wood,other items,a person
enters forest but he has2meet dangerous animals&adventures&he may even
b lost.Similarly,d spirit soul enters d material world2enjoy
separately from God&gets lost with his identity&his way back2d place
of God&goes thru d adventures of pain&pleasure-SB

SMS Updates of the week!

from HH Sacinandana Swami's Newsletter Amrta-vani

The Divine Encounter

For your personal advancement I would like to suggest a powerful
meditation with which you can establish a conscious connection with Sri Sri Radha
and Krishna. In this world there are many things that divert us from our
relationship with God - things that focus us on other relationships with other
people,our job, society, our dreams, etc. All these relationships are like
smoke;one day they will simply float away into the air. At that time we will
beleft with the only one, eternal relationship. We may even know this
now, butour worldly relationships continue to demand our time and attention,
and we often allow them to take up almost all of our energy.

So here is a powerful meditation to help you connect with the Divine Couple:

When you can be undisturbed for a little while, sit somewhere comfortably
and imagine you are completely alone. Let everything around you slowly
and gently disappear. Your relationship with what is going on in your life
- let it slip away. Your relationships with your relatives - let them go as
well. Job, important responsibilities, future desires - all gone.

You are now absolutely alone. There is no one and nothing in your
environment. It is as if you have been given anesthesia - a state that
induces you to forget everything about your life, including who you
think you are. Or imagine you are alone in the midst of a forest or desert
or out on the ocean, with no memories of your life or yourself. Best if you
can picture yourself sitting in a holy place, where you can feel
absolutely safe and spiritually linked.

Become aware that in your truest being being you are really an eternal
spiritual soul, an eternal servant of Radha and Krishna. It is only due to some
misfortune that you have been absent from that relationship and instead have
been wandering in the cycle of birth and death, helplessly identifying with
one material body after another.

But your fortune has turned. You have finally met a spiritual master
and learned about your real identity as a pure spirit soul, a resident of
the kingdom of love, completely separate from the gross and subtle body.
You have been inspired to take up the path of eternal loving service to
Their Lordships Radha and Krishna.

Now think that there is only Radha and Krishna. No one else. You now
have the opportunity to speak to Them - to chant, offer puja, pray to Them,
reveal your heart in confidence. Choose any other expression to which
you feel drawn. Wrap yourself up in this one relationship and feel bhakti
rise in your heart.

You can end your meeting with the Divine Couple with five simple
affirmations from an ancient Vedic text:

I surrender to You Sri Sri Radha Krishna.
Whatever is mine is in truth Your property.
Everything is for Your sake.
Everything is for Your enjoyment.
Nothing is meant for my enjoyment.
(Sanat-Kumara Samhita (text 83))

Pay your obeisances in your mind and take your leave.

You are ready to reenter your life in this world. Gradually, as
required,take on the responsibilities and social roles that are waiting for
you. Each time you do this meditation you will see how you return with new
perspectives and plenty of additional spiritual strength for everyday
situations. More than anything, this meditation will clarify for you
where you stand in your relationship with Radha and Krishna; it will act as
a powerful inspiration to improve whatever needs improving. Most of all,
the meditation will help transform your daily life and make it very
spiritual.You might even find that your so-called problems disappear. Please try
it.It works.

P.S. If you like you can use the following picture for your
meditation:

The Arati of Radha and Krishna
(Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Gitavali)

1.All glories to the meeting of the divine young couple, Sri Sri Radha-
Krsna.The gopis, headed by Sri Lalita, perform the arati ceremony for Their
Lordships.

2.The three-fold bending form of Krsna attracts even the mind of Cupid.
He is dressed in yellow silk garments, and His enchanting crown is
decorated with peacock feathers.

3.On the left of charming Lord Madhava, Sri Radha, the daughter of
Vrsabhanu,is seated.She is dressed in blue garments. Her beauty and qualities are simply glorious.

4.She is decorated with various brightly shining ornaments.Her charming bright face attracts the mind of Lord Hari.

5.The gopis, headed by Visakha, sing the glories of Their Lordships in
various tunes, as the priya narma gopis offer Them camaras.

6.With a desire to attain the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava,Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura floats on waves of ecstasy at the lotus feet of
the gopis.

A Powerful Meditation!