08-03-2023
842 - Three Classes of Devotees (Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 3)
On account of his association with mahātmās, or great souls one hundred percent engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, one may attain a little bit of attraction for Śrī Kṛṣṇa. But at the same time one may remain very much attached to fruitive activities and material sense enjoyment and not be prepared to undergo the different types of renunciation. Such a person, if he has unflinching attraction to Kṛṣṇa, becomes an eligible candidate for discharging devotional service.
This attraction for Kṛṣṇa consciousness in association with pure devotees is the sign of great fortune. It is confirmed by Lord Caitanya that only the fortunate persons, by the mercy of both a bona fide spiritual master and Kṛṣṇa, will get the seed of devotional service. ... 📚 find the book links & all episodes at sravanamdiaries.com/nectar-of-devotion/ 📖 This was one of the first books I've decided to study on my own when I was about 15 years old and it immediately opened this incredible door into the spiritual reality, the transcendental realm. Supremacy of bhakti is established by its factual definition, examples, description of the process and its charming, attractive, overwhelming waves of devotion to the Supreme Lord that invite each and every one of the readers to dive in and taste the nectar. Truly nectarean book. | follow us on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube @sravanamdiaries | subscribe to the podcast through these links: podlink.to/sravanam 📚 Ask questions via email prasnasd@gmail.com or Facebook & Instagram DMs