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LET
THEM DO THEIR OWN BUISNESS.
WE DO
NOT CARE FOR THEM.
WE
SHOULD FIX UP IN
SUDDHA-
BHAKTI PATH.
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Just like
Rupa Gosvami's described, describing herewith that he wants to
take shelter of the ocean, deep into the ocean, and he doesn't
care for the rivers. And the, what is called? Bharavagni (?)?
There
is some whirling pool in the water. That is compared with the
arguments. Sometimes these logicians, they create argumental
calamity in the process of devotional service. But Rupa Gosvami
recommends that we should not be deviated by the arguments,
karmis, jnanis and yogis. Let them do their own business. We do
not care for them. We give them respect as far as
possible, but we don't, don't accept the path of karma-jnana-yoga.
Jnana-karmady-anavrtam. Jnana-karmady-anavrtam.
Anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam. We should
not be deviated by the process of karma-jnana-yoga. That is pure
devotional service, suddha-bhakti. Suddha-bhakti. We should
stay. We should fix up in suddha-bhakti path.
(The
Nectar of Devotion Lecture Vrndavana, October 27, 1972)
SUDDHA BHAKTI PATH It is stated, therefore, that all men should take advantage of hearing from realized souls and gradually become able to understand everything. The worship of the Supreme Lord will then undoubtedly take place. Lord Caitanya has said that in this age no one needs to change his position, but one should give up the endeavor to understand the Absolute Truth by speculative reasoning. One should learn to become the servant of those who are in knowledge of the Supreme Lord. If one is fortunate enough to take shelter of a pure devotee, hear from him about self-realization and follow in his footsteps, one will be gradually elevated to the position of a pure devotee. In this verse particularly, the process of hearing is strongly recommended, and this is very appropriate. Although the common man is often not as capable as so-called philosophers, faithful hearing from an authoritative person will help one transcend this material existence and go back to Godhead, back to home. (B.G. 13.26) THE PATH OF THE PARAMAHAMSAS
Lord
Brahma said, "O my Lord Krsna, a devotee who abandons the
path of empiric philosophical speculation aimed at merging in
the existence of the Supreme and engages himself in hearing
Your glories and activities from a bona fide sadhu, or saint,
and who lives an honest life in the occupational engagement of
his social life, can conquer Your sympathy and mercy even though
You are ajita, or unconquerable." (SB. 10.14.3) That is
the path of the paramahamsas, which was personally followed by
Lord Brahma and later recommended by him for attaining perfect
success in life.
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