Dec 292014
 

ISKCON-Juhu-Diwali-2012-5Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.16.41.

“This verse is all about distinctions — distinctions that arise from envy, material motives, and the bodily concept of life. Yet it is also about unity — if everyone accepts Krishna as the Supreme Lord and surrenders to Him. This is the real platform of unity. Therefore Srila Prabhupada says, ‘This we must declare boldly.’ By following in this line we do good for ourselves and for others. Srila Prabhupada’s spiritual master told him that by presenting the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu you will benefit and those who hear you and help you will also benefit. And it is very purifying to hear the truth. If we compromise it causes some disturbance within us, but if we speak the truth it is very purifying and enlivening for us. At the same time we should be intelligent enough to convince people.”

Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.16.41, Juhu, Mumbai