Never mind the “jnana” ( speculations and contemplations) of the best of the philosophers that can even lead to all kinds of liberation, according to the Vedas . Never mind either high academia or even great opulences of Karmic rewards of money, beauty or fame , brought about by good action in a life , they are after all intoxicating ,  the Vedas warn they  can  bring a certain type of pride ,  making  one feel independent and self reliant , without an exclusive need for God  . We should, of course, know all such opulences are all swept away in the course of  time , and time and tide waits for no man or women .
The Vedas  therefore recommends the best of paths that are open to all, whatever one’s condition or circumstances . The results of the best of the recommendations are easily obtained , especially in present times . Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu has granted  special benediction in this age our acaryas say , and once given and accepted, it becomes a permanent asset never to be taken away by time . Like a touchstone, it is increasingly experienced in newer and newer ways .
What is it that everyone is ultimately looking for but can’t quite find . Is it not a blissful loving relationships  and comradery that can be experienced in ever new and ever enthusistic ways ?  See at  school’s out time and the joyful expectations of great times with young and exciting friends and lovers as, for example,  remember when you had that opulence? Within the fourteen planetary systems of our universe, some semblance of those types of pleasures may be experienced . But time degrades any enjoyments and zest for life ,  old age and anxiety slips in , this is the material world.  Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s devotees are telling us to become friends with Krishna along with His friends and also  become friends with Srimati Radharani along with  Her friends. The Bhakti Bliss of trancendence is an immediate effect of such friendships , one  immediately experiences the spiritual kingdom, you don’t need to wait for death , that is Mahaprabhu’s gift who was Himself  glorifying the condition of Srimati Radharanis “golden” heart
Whatever you are, whatever you have, add Krishna consciousness, and your life will become sublime, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami writes in his Srimad Bhagavatam  purports . http://www.thevedicspectator.com

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