In Gaudia Vaisnava Tattva, not only are there branches of disciplic successions but also branches and networks of countless varieties of services offered by each of those successions directly liking to Divinity , both of course are synonymous , connecting to a disciplic succession automatically means connecting to services to Divinity. Services to Divinity are carried out not only in the spiritual world but also in the material world and when perfected are of similar qualities , the example has been given of cold iron being put in fire , it becomes like red hot fire . Ones body mind and senses can become fully spiritualized even in the material world by connecting and following Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Guru , who can directly connect one to Krishna . Significantly , the services directly connected with Goloka Vrndavana and the residents thereof begin to become revealed and experienced, and the devotees relish the trancendental loving moods and directly take up their specific services.
The Vaishnavas , who have aspirations for the sweetness of Krishna consciousness , begin to give up the many variables of fake sweetness and deceit masquerading as true and honest relationships within the material world .Instead ,they look for those persons in true recovery mode and carry out their recovery and revival of Krishna consciousness in their company.
The results of following the networks of services of the various branches of disciplic succession are trancendental and increasing sweetness of one’s consciousness is experienced and a distaste for the bitterness that the material world offers , in temporary affairs and that pose themselves as sweet in this world of names is realised
On a tree, we see many branches , they all look different in their way , but on the other hand , if you rub the leaves together, they all taste the same . Thus, the many branches of Gaudia Vaisnavism are like those branches and should be understood as such by the broad thinking and generous hearted Vaisnava. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
Krishna says, ” Think of me become my devotee ” at the end of the Gita But He didn’t say how in detail and depth . So He came again as Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu to practically teach how by example, by teaching about the love of the residents of Vrndavana, who in love spontaneously thought of Krishna And The Goswami’ s who were taught by Mahāprabhu greatly expanded the tenth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam with descriptions of Radha Krishna Nitya lila , Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu would meditate on the works of many other writers of the Love of the residents of Vraj . The Goswami also, along with analysing the purificatory process of Bhakti, from Karma and Niskarma karma yoga , leading to buddhi yoga or jnana yoga to its perfection, Bhakti yoga in spontaneous love . Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu adds Bhakti yoga immediately by chanting Hare Krishna under the direction of Sri Guru, which connects to and is purifying the other types of yoga . So seems like a kind of ” new testament “and new process has come about , and the Bhagavad Gita is the excellent summary study of everything , but we require The Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu connection along with the Goswami’s and Sri Guru who follows Rupa Ragganatha..and those that are their followers. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
This Srimad Bhagavatam translated and with commentaries of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is representative of the essence of the teachings of the complete Vedas . Leading scholars worldwide have never before had such access to these teachings in such broad format, what to speak of the general public .
The word “why” is a very popular word on Google , indeed, the Vedas indicates , unless the human asks…” Who am I ? why do I exist , why and how did existence begin ” , one is wasting a valuable opportunity, animals don’t have rational, logic, or enquiring minds, but they are as conscious as you or I .
William Paley , in 1850 once said anyone finding a watch walking on a Moor on its examination would naturally conclude its fine engineering and design is the work of a creative consciousness because of its intelligent design. Sir Isaac Newton said that each individual thumb print of human beings is clear evidence for individual design,…The teleological argument of a deliberate and functional design that’s permeating everything on our planet including the creatures and men who live remains logically strong , and of course its becoming stronger as scientific research progresses , Not weaker …….The study of the entropy of the cell and the fine tuning of the universe that Sir Fred Hoyle referred to as someone monkeying with the universe is the example he gave ….some call it the goldilocks phenomena ….,everything is just right , … not too hot or too cold, not too much gravitational force not too little, just the right amount of oxygen ….and certainly the opening of the Srimad Bhagavatam affirms this supervisory element……the opening sloka declares Divinity is directly and indirectly conscious of every aspect of creation . He says he is inside and outside the creation and it’s his ( vibhutis ) ..or his deliberate energies that are at work….Life comes from life…. The Srimad Bhagavatam is a series of one to one conversations through time and with different dialogue partners , weaving in and out there are no chronological orders . It consists of references to histories and lessons that can be learned…. either from Divinity Himself or from His devotees. These are defined as factual events , or illustrative stories emphasising key and important philosophical points .The Bhagavatam also appears and dissappear in the long course of 311 trillion years , the time span of this universe . ….like the sun rising and setting , wisdom comes and goes in cyclic cycles . The engineer of this alloted universe Bramha has 4.5 billion of our years as his 12 hours ..and when he sleeps a partial shut down of the universe lasting for another 4.5 billion years begins , before he awakens and the universe regenerates , vast parts of the universe remain unaffected.
Lord Krishna Himself is responsible for societal affairs as well as upholding the principles of religion ….. 5000 years ago He was present here on earth , and when He left after completing His purposes ….he left Vedic wisdom in many forms…actually if one acts justly and fairly life is reasonably fulfilled automatically , peaceful and progressive elevation of consciousness takes place …. this being deliberate Vedic synchronicities , if one acts against religious principles, one degrades the consciousness and will be helplessly entangled in reactions and sufferings , also Vedic synchronicities.. The method to understanding the Bhagavatam is to hear knowledge from the truthful person , they will speak about the eternal occupation of the consciousness. Symptom of the soul is consciousness . Consciousness can be in a place where consciousness can thrive where it is surrounded by pure conscious energy , and not the deteriating and fluctuating matter made of atomic particals forming elements , molecules and compounds …….The sages in answer to the question ” What happens to Krishna’ s good advice when he left earth ” was answered by Sukadeva Goswami . “When Krishna leaves this world, his instructions formulate and take shape in the form of the Srimad Bhagavatam.” Everything for mankind is contained within its pages , and the expert person Bhagavat, who understands the Bhagavatam, is able to extract and understand all its mysteries Progressive steps are chalked out…..for everyone , all types of persons . It is said that one who does wrong or suffers wrong is wrong . Krishna favours a good council that brings justice to all proceedings of administration, without which there is turmoil in society, including the workings of the planet . Today , it’s seen , unnecessary suffering of many many persons and creatures and misguidance on a tumultuous scale are brought about by so-called leaders who are completely unfit to lead . Study of the Bhagavatam brings us great security and wisdom . Wisdom for everyone, including family members . Wisdom and discernment are essential in life . The understanding of the history of science and religion are all essential ingredients to life , otherwise, mistaken ideas develop, leading to misfortune. Wherever there is Krishna, there is always great fortune and victory. Krishna lies within all the pages of the Bhagavatam directly or indirectly.
ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS with out theological guidance…from the correct interpretation of the Koran Or washed out Christian (EXTREMISTS), who lean towards the libeterians, and the teachings of Christ are a side show to Scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis. Or the Jewish Zionist Who use scriptures for political and libeterian approaches to life , and discard the equality of all beings . Why pick on one .. Misunderstandings and exploitative interpretations have caused wars and exploitative practices.
Thus, the intelligentsia who understand body , mind, and scientifically how matter functions and its purposes within dualism are required. Men of real knowledge.. The Vedas recommends that . http://www.thevedicspectator.com
Generational hatred takes a long time to shift, and obviously, Israel are currently preparing the ground for more of it, fueling a fire that will be very hard to extinguish. Misunderstandings of political philosophy are common. Thus, the best of the Islamic scholars should be accepted by Hamas, as well as Jewish people, so the acceptance of both faiths and their rights and their lands can be accepted by both Israeli and Palestinian . Hopefully, not the kind of priests who formerly and supposedly followed the Old Testament, and had Jesus handed to the Romans and insisted on his crucifixion.. Of course, any new looks at old religious traditions are hard for the old guard to accept , but times move on , and religions need reestablishing .The truth in the material atmosphere becomes lost or altered . Throughout all theological cultures that occures , its not surprising. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna says again and again I come to reestablish proper religious practices , because over a course of time they get eroded by materialism and the representatives of religious traditions change the meanings or purposes of religion. Krishna comes personally or sends a representative. Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja , one of the Gaudia Vaisnava acaryas, received threats to his life , and the establishment of the Gaudia Vaisnava’s in the west could not be understood by many established traditions in India . So much so that Western people are not allowed into some Indian temples . AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s applications of Krishna consciousness in the West could not be understood even by his own Godbrothers in some cases . In the case of Jesus, the Jewish priests were cursed, and they were wrong , we can see the success of the preaching of Jesus worldwide .
Still, traditions can and should be carefully respected , and the people of old traditions can be respected in humble ways . There is no need for violence and hatred ,that demoniac, turn the other cheek , pay respect to one and all, and tollerance are the teachings of Jesus , that teaching is contained in every religion. Both Hamas and the Israelis can learn from that , as can many cultures or religiously inspired theological cultures.
For me , free will and expression is inherant in the soul.
Love , in its ultimate condition is also never static ..but ever increasing ….
We are familiar with the expression learn to love …. do we not experience that even in this life …
And according to association our love may increase ….both in the material and spiritual plane
Mahaprabhu has come to give something never before given …. In the Sastra there are examples of devotees changing their type of relationships and love for Krishna .
For some reason our love and attraction for God was not initially displayed or appreciated , we , are expanded from Lord Balaram , our independently given love was not given to God , or not developed to experience spontaneously to God , but in other expansions of God it was , their spontaneous deep loving attraction was immediately felt in them . But we get to know of God’s qualities from others who do , they come amongst us and we can begin to learn to love Him , along with discarding our false covering …the body and its fake entanglements But once you love God that’s not the end , Love and learning is ever increasing ..for God is unlimited ….
I think Christian theological thinking is very broad but probably too widespread ,some of it highly speculative and infiltrated by non theological thoughts . Some really good .On the other hand God has an individual relationship with each living being , everyone is on a path or some kind , but relationships and love are never fixed or static , equally the proud theists, should never say ” you ought to love God the way I do or see God the way I see God “ So if one wants truth and love , God will show someone truth and love , if one is not really looking for pure truth and pure love , mixed teachers will become prominent for them . One of my Christian Siksa Gurus is Hildegard Von Bingin. For me , she is very pure in her teachings , in her arts , her music and writings , very Vedic…St Catherine of Bologna another , I think these Christian mystics much closer to Jesus , than some of the formal institutions. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
The great trancendental spiritual and social mobility scheme that is channelling everyone’s energies from a greatly extended base which incorporates all kinds of persons in society and then is connecting them to various lifts and stairwells to the top of the trancendental pyramid . This is trancendentally transporting their lower consciousness in the form of further kinds of purified services and instructions that will gradually prise everyone away from the gross material energies that everyone within the mixed modes of nature feels attraction for , such persons who offer mixed services with personal interests . This trancendental pyramid brings offerings to persons who can offer pure unalloyed services to Divinity. Those persons who speak Sabdha Brahman who are in the topmost levels of God consciousness and are truthfulness , who see everyone as a spiritual being, and who are everyone’s well wishers . They and they alone are purifying the results of everyone’s energies and transforming those energies with the fire of pure devotional sacrifices and then offering them to Divinity Himself , who from His pure devotees feels obliged to accept.
Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu has offered everyone a chance to understand something of the greatest of the greatest heart , Srimati Radharani and catch a glimpse of pure devotional service.
She is like an ocean , but if you understand one drop of Her devotion, you will drown the whole universe.
Every theologically driven culture has its first class , second class, and third class followers , its obviously important leaders of religions are of the first class categories , unfortunately its often the case they are not which leads to conflict and even wars
First class means someone has exalted faith , they are extremely well versed in their particular theological texts, and they can expertly apply them in every situation and give current meaning to timeless texts . They also see parallels within every religion in all circumstances . Especially the sciences of the world are easily identified within their theological realisations , they know full well science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind. They are friendly to everyone and see everyone situated within Divinity . Second class means they have unflinching faith , but they are not so well versed in theological texts or applications they also have respect for other religious thinkers but discriminate for preaching purposes as to who is or who in not situated correctly within Divinity Third class means their faith is weak , they are not well read in scripture and understanding of them and cannot make correct applications . They only see God in their own particular religions , often seeing others as anti-religious, and they do not properly respect followers of God in their own religion or other religions . But by association of the second and first class devotees, the third class improve and can themselves be first class . By humility and respect for others, anything can be achieved in any walk of life .
The real feelings of separation as described by Srila Ragganatha das Goswami and our acaryas, such as Srila Visvanatha Cakravati Thakur, are such that such matured intense separation brings forth the spiritual lilas , and the spiritually mentally conceived original spiritual body with specific form and service, this is possible by the practice of the pure Bhakti yoga process . Such devotees who have perfected their Bhakti yoga process are in the spiritual world , like instant communication in a spiritually quantum plane . They are engaged in specific services and experience the trancendental bliss and emotions within their spiritual forms. The example shown by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’ and his followers are that they go in and out of these forms , from Krishna lila to again Mahaprabhu’s lila of spreading Krishna consciousness, which many Gaudia Vaisnava groups are doing ..ISKCON or the like . The more the greed, the more the hankering, and the more the separation, leading to degrees of union .
“We are not on that level, Prabhu,” many devotees say .. But Srila Rupa Goswami describes the beginning, the middle, and the end . Black….white …. Many shades of grey …
But by good hearing , chanting, and remembering the activities of Radha Krishna, one proceeds from black to white in the many shades of grey . Faith carries one a long way …Srila BR Sridhar Swami would say. But..Ragganatha das gives advice for swift progress . Offences of all kinds halt the development of meditations ….so one should avoid them , and humbly proceed with faith under the instructions of all our acaryas ….
The whole concept of the education of children within the boundaries of the Darwinian’s who follow scientific materialism drastically differs from those who understand and realise dualism.
That the body is inhabited by the consciousness is understood throughout many many cultures.
The Vedic systems are one of children revisiting life and revisiting things previously learned , a reminder and as well an opportunity to take learning further with skills and talents that are inherant within brought out further . Whatever state of consciousness one leaves the previous body , one automatically takes up a similar state at rebirth , Lord Krishna says, in His Bhagavad Gita.
Great musicians, for instance, will tell you of their great attraction to music from early age , it would be a shame if all the good things we learned somehow disintegrate at death , lost forever , dont worry they don’t.
Divinity is constantly encouraging us to learn and understand many things about life , and He sets up natural educational systems, the wise are always eager to help others become wise , sharing is essential, even in the animal kingdom.
The matriarch shows the way.
In the Vedic cultures, we think about learning differently,
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