The Srimad-Bhagavatam states that any bona fide preacher of God consciousness must have the qualities of titiksa (tolerance) and karuna (compassion). In the character of Lord Jesus Christ we find both these qualities.
SRILA PRABHUPADAOne has to ascertain the right path for his activities by following in the footsteps of great saintly persons and books of knowledge under the guidance of a spiritual master.
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It’s better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite.
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Religion without philosophy is sentiment, or sometimes fanaticism, while philosophy without religion is mental speculation.
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Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.
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Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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Books are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.
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A tree full of ripened fruits bows down naturally, because of the weight of the fruits and its willingness to make its fruits accessible to others.
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A grain of devotion is more valuable thank tons of faithlessness.
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A bona fide spiritual master, under the guidance of authorities, can turn anyone to the Vaisnava cult so that naturally he may come to the topmost position of a brahmana.
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Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
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If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no customers.
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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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Christ means Krishna, love of Godhead, Who has His face annointed with tilak.
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This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciouness – namely sensual, mental and intellectual.
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