Obstacles Bhakti - Kunjeshwari Home

Obstacles in Bhakti
Vivek das – Many a times we see that some high-level Vaishnavs too have
accepted invitation. Are they not disobeying Sriman-Mahâprabhu?
Gour Kripa – No, since they never accept invitation to satisfy their tongue.
They go there either to pay respect to some exalted Vaishnav or simply out
of mercy. You may ask – “Does this mean that their mind too may get
polluted?” No, they are strong and capable. They have so much bhakti that
the food they eat becomes free of all dosh. It becomes maha-mahaprasâdam.
If we partake of their remnant we shall be blessed.
Vivek das – Now I understand that every sâdhak must be especially
cautious about food, otherwise it is extremely difficult to progress in the path
of bhakti.
Okay, whatever you mentioned up till now – it is impossible for ordinary
householders to follow such dictum. Then how will they gain bhakti ?
Devotional
practice for
the
householder
Gour Kripa - Sriman-Mahâprabhu has said in relation to the devotional
practice for the householder –
“grihastha bishoyi âmi ki mor sâadhane,
Shrimukhe agnya koro Prabhu nibedi charane.
Prabhu kohe krishna-sebâ boishnab sebon,
Nirantar koro krishna-nâm Sankirtan.”
Meaning - "The devotee asked the Lord – I am a householder steeped in
material attachment. Please tell me what devotional practice to perform. I
beg at Your lotus-feet, O my Lord, please command me with Your Holy lips.
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