What is the Relevance of Sixth Verse of Upadeshamrit?

Srila Gurudev elaborately explains the sixth verse of Upadeshamrit. He advises not to incur offense to any Vaishnava by observing his external behavior or bodily defects. If we do so then we will be deprived of his grace. In relation to this, Srila Gurudev also explained a verse from Srimad Bhagavad Gita, ‘api cet su-durācāro…’ He concludes his answer by emphasizing the utmost necessity of surrender to Guru, Vaishnava and Bhagavan without which there cannot be any devotion.

Who Can Speak Harikatha?

Srila Gurudev explains that only a realized soul with realized transcendental spiritual form can sing the glories of Supreme Lord. It is not possible to speak about the transcendental subjects for enslaved jivas. If someone has the vanity that he can speak about Supreme Lord then it would be just delivering a speech.

Who Am I and Why Three Kinds of Suffering Disturb Me?

Srila Gurudev explains the root cause of suffering for enslaved jivas as the desire of dharma, artha, kama and moksha. When they will be uprooted, one will get Divine love.

Instructions to Devotees Entering Household Life

Srila Gurudev was asked to give instructions to a devotee entering married life. Srila Gurudev advised him to live Krishna-centered life with the sole aim of serving Krishna only.

Recognizing the Divinity

We must have knowledge of what we are seeking. Otherwise, we will be exploited by merchants. Everywhere in every stage of life such understanding must be with us. So, it is also in the case of divinity, transcendental truth. It is also possible to develop the transcendental eye, transcendental capacity and judgement. That must be with us.

Why is There a Disciplic Succession?

In this world, many people are contaminated by the impersonalist doctrine and thus fall into a life of sin. If there were no disciplic succession, or institution of devotees free of this contamination, then it would be very difficult for ordinary people to find saintly association. This is why the Padma Purana tells us, 'Any mantra that does not come in disciplic succession is considered to be fruitless. Therefore, four divine individuals will appear in the age of Kali to establish disciplic schools.'