April 21
What is the whole purpose of hearing? It is to awaken the natural desire that’s here, in our heart, to do something for Krsna.
April 21, 2001, Kiev
Niranjana Swami's Quote Of The Day
April 20
The Lord is always surrounded by the devotees. So to meditate on the Lord also means to meditate on the devotees of the Lord.
April 20, 2001, Kiev
April 19
The devotee of the Lord, he is like a rain cloud. A rain cloud carries so much water, but that water is coming from the ocean. In the same way, a devotee is not carrying his own mercy, rather a devotee carries the mercy of Krsna.
April 19, 1992, St. Petersburg
April 18
The illusory energy is so powerful that a person thinks, "Actually, I am so happy now. How is this going to become a source of misery?" Not realizing that anything temporary we become attached to, ultimately becomes a source of misery when it is lost.
April 18, 1999, Kishinev
April 17
This is what the devotees are praying for. "Please, Krsna, let me dive so deep into Your pastimes that I never came out". And that’s what pure devotees of the Lord are doing. They dive so deep that they don’t come out.
April 17, 1999, Kishinev
April 16
If one sincerely wants to know factual knowledge of the Lord, then it must be revealed by the mercy of the Lord's confidential devotee. The confidential devotee of the Lord can factually speak on these confidential topics for the enlightenment of humanity.
April 16, 1994, Minsk
April 15
A brahman is one who is dependent upon Krsna. This means that he accepts only what it is necessary to maintain himself. Day-to-day he is completely dependent upon the Lord for his maintenance.
April 15, 1992, Riga
April 14
Srimad Bhagavatam class is not meant for discussing politics, personal problems, local management, etc. Srimad Bhagavatam class is meant for deepening our attachment to hearing the transcendental pastimes and instructions of the Supreme Lord and His pure devotees.
April 14, 1999 Letter
April 13
When a devotee is fixed in Krsna consciousness, he is never bewildered due to any change because he always sees everything in relation to Krsna.
April 13, 1996, Minsk
April 12
Sense gratification in this life will result in so much suffering in the next life. When the foolish materialist sees others endeavoring in this way, they become envious and think “He is enjoying, I want to enjoy just like he does.” What this actually means is, "I want to suffer just like he will."
April 12, 1994, Moscow