by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda | There is no other alternative for getting rid of our measuring temperament. We are now equipped with senses that are incapable of leading us to the Truth. We are liable to be deluded by the influence of māyā, and māyā is but a trap. If we want to avoid that trap, we are to submit to Him unconditionally. So prapatti, which means full submission, is the essential thing [...]

The extent to which I am deprived of the lotus feet of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, my accomplishment in service is lacking. Only those in exclusive subservience to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī are the rightful [...]

by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda | We deprive ourselves for hundreds and hundreds of lifetimes by busying ourselves in acquiring temporary things. There are countless examples [...]

Many people regard Ekalavya’s guru-bhakti as that of the ideal disciple. But one special consideration must be observed…

An intelligent lover who is adored by many will speak to a gathering in a general way about affectionately serving him. But when his beloved is also present, in the midst of general topics, he will hint to her in a hidden way about how to please him in a special way. Ordinary people, in this scenario, would be unable to understand such hints, but those who are extraordinarily dear to him would certainly be able to comprehend them….

Make no mistake, the sole purpose of this human form of life, a life that offers the supreme goal, is to perform hari-kīrtana [...]

by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Svāmī Mahārāja | In order to deliver the jīvas tormented by Kali, the Vaiṣṇavas… make arrangements to establish their… their relationship with Bhagavān. Whatever means Gaurasundara Śrī Caitanyadeva, the Saviour of the fallen has prescribed, seeing the jīva’s miserable condition, that alone is the injunction of the śāstras for all common people [...]

by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Vāmana Gosvāmī Mahārāja | There is no miserliness in Sri Guru and Vaiṣṇavas’ distribution of mercy. Different results are reaped according to the qualification of the recipients. By taking shelter of the same guru, one person can become acquainted with kṛṣṇa-tattva, whereas another can demolish the conclusions of bhakti [...]

… the process of hearing from a bona fide source has been established since the beginning of time as the authentic process for achieving [...]