A question/discussion for any other Gaudiya Vaishnavas that might be on tonight:A stone in Goloka Vrindavan is kicked by a soul who somehow or another is not in service to Krishna.Does the stone cry out to Krishna, or does the stone remain silently immersed in Santa Rasa?Which do you think is the preferred path?
Bump. Bit saddened there are none to discuss with. Used to be other sadhus on here.
>>42316724Just about how many streets do I need to shit on to have this uglyass ghoul show up and grant me a wish?
Haribol!I randomly came on and saw this devotee post. Def a KC brainteaser. I don't know a lot but I do understand that Krishna likes the soul crying out to him because it creates such a deep blissful connection from the feeling of humble helplessness. Krishna and the soul share in that bliss.So maybe just because of that the stone would cry out? Krishna is very human.>>42317742Be careful. Being this offensive to the Big Man can land you in deep doodoo.Gaurahari
I need to sleep though and I probably won't be back on tomorrow so Hare Krishna! And please accept my obeisances.Radhe Syam
>>42317804>dasYou Vaishnavas only aspire to be servants and nothing else.
>>42317789>Krishna likes the soul crying out to himA good point. A soul in Santa Rasa is still "actively" seeking service, even if such service is immobility.>>42317828YES.Samsara is the place for those that want to be in control.
stinks of methi seeds and hing in here
>>42316724>A stone in Goloka Vrindavanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yIoWxV3G5c>>42318224>A soul in Santa Rasa is still "actively" seeking service, even if such service is immobility.Santa Rasa is so awesome.
>>42320776Jai, Prabhu, nice song.Santa Rasa is definitely underrated. Imagine the patience and humility of the souls that are trees and rocks in Vrindavan. "No small parts, only small actors" to the extreme. To agree to never directly engaging so that Krishna and others have the environment to enjoy within. The essence of the cit potency.All glories to the Kalpa Vriksha tree behind Krishna and the Gopis, standing tall and joyfully giving shade.
>>42321041>"No small parts, only small actors"जया
स तत्र तत्रारुणपल्लवश्रियाफलप्रसूनोरुभरेण पादयो: ।स्पृशच्छिखान् वीक्ष्य वनस्पतीन् मुदास्मयन्निवाहाग्रजमादिपूरुष: ॥ ४ ॥
>>42316724i remember when i was part of the hare krishna, every started doing down in my life after i left desu
>>42316724Start masturbating or having sex
>>42316724Good question... but if its one of those uh, i mean, if theres an answer id like to know, as im not one to... i dont wanna speculate prabhuuu. No but for real. I feel like this is one of these things only actual rasikas would know or think aboutPeople like me have to undergo the process of gradual purification... "before one can get even a speck of dust from His Lotus Feet"...
>>42321285Jai Sri Balarama>>42321370Yes, it can be difficult to try and reintegrate into material life. Not only does everything feel blander after tasting the spiritual, but Krishna doesn't really let go once you have given Him an in. He even describes quite clearly in the Bhagavatam how sometimes He will remove everything in a person's life to force them back to Him.>>42321400When their lack becomes a distraction from Krishna, I do.
>>42318224>Samsara is the place for those that want to be in controlYou're still in Samsara if you go to Krishna's abode. You'll be one of his wives, a cow or some bee sniffing his toes.I mean, he was an Asura before the Vaishnava brahmas conspired against Indra and India lost its power for not following the direct emanation of the FORCE.
>>42321514>i dont wanna speculateFair enough. I like these thoughts but I would never consider them authoritative, more as an exercise to keep the mind on Krishna. Posting passages from texts or commentaries from saints about Santa Rasa would certainly be preferred over my own speculation.
Yes, shanta rasa... remember, the gopis of Vrndavan speak of Krsna's flute being so fortunate to be touched by His Lips all the time, must be the most meritorious one!
>>42321518Nice
>>42321518i hate how true this is. i tried to integrate myself into christianity and then afterwards i started drugs and whatnot and i think i ended really in a messed up place, i dont think krishna would accept me in my conditions now since i am impure. is funny and sad at the same time how one's soul can fall from the highest form of love to the dirtiest mud
>>42321624Sympathy and support, Prabhu. It can be depressing to consider what we rejected Krishna for. There is little solace in knowing that Krishna technically never rejects us, but only allows us to reject Him and stray. It just means my own priorities are that messed up.The biggest thing I would suggest is to try and "accept" your fallen state. Not in the idea of not improving, but in the idea of simply beginning from where you are. We are fools and hellbound. Well...okay. What little service can I still offer, even when it's impure?
>>42321907so you think someone like me can get back to krishna?
>>42322082Ultimate answer: yes, absolutely.More nuanced - yes, but "someone like you" is not the body and mind you identify as currently, and while it's possible to return in this life, it is likely to take a few more lifetimes.Personally, I fully expect to go to hell once or twice before returning. It will be hard to keep Krishna in my mind, then. I pray to remember.
>>42321624That's one of my favorite pics.
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>>42322708>I pray to remember.Speaking of, what kind of things do anons do to keep the mind focused on Krishna? Reading, chanting, obviously, but coming here to /x/. Not the best sadhu sangha by any means, but seeing all these seekers of mystic powers and knowing there is a higher truth always has my mind connecting back to Him.The gravity deniers particularly make me laugh, as that is quite literally the impersonal manifestation of my worshippable rupa, Lord Balarama.
I just love how much of a loyal contrarian Balarama is. The original Devil's Advocate, but always ultimately aligned with His Brother.That and He smashed Rukmi for cheating at games, so glories to the Supreme Rules Lawyer.
