![]() ![]() Krsna Consciousness can occur on many different levels because we are all unique and we all have unique ways of worshipping Krsna (this is noted by Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati why he says that everyone is a spiritual master). So saying, Lakshmi's Lord drew you to Himself. "May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!" The Lord of the Raghus praised you greatly: Take Hanumanji for example- in the Hanuman Chalisaīringing the magic herb you revived Lakshman But it's important to understand that worship exists through all these various stages, and they are all sort of combined,in the sense that a servant is also the Lords friend. Slowly one either continues to higher levels of Prema and relations such as friend or the highest level - Lover. It's a relationship - more specifically a devotee / God relationship or a servant / master relationship. What is worship? Well it's much beyond just aarti and puja. To go back and connect these verses, Krsna confirms that one worships demigods for mundane things - wealth, women, material intelligence, grades, etc. That is denied here, for it is clearly stated that the worshipers of demigods go to different planets in the material world but the devotee of the Supreme Lord goes directly to the supreme planet of the Personality of Godhead. It is not that everyone, regardless of whatever demigod is worshiped, will reach the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Similarly, if anyone wants to worship a demigod like Indra, he can attain that particular god's planet. Some commentators on the Bhagavad-gītā say that one who worships a demigod can reach the Supreme Lord, but here it is clearly stated that the worshipers of demigods go to the different planetary systems where various demigods are situated, just as a worshiper of the sun achieves the sun or a worshiper of the demigod of the moon achieves the moon. Those who worship the demigods go to the planets of the demigods, but My devotees ultimately reach My supreme planet. Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary. ![]() In this sinful age of Kali, our goal is to either stay back and help liberate as many people or to go home to Krsna.Īlso, as far as I remember, there is no sloka like that, here is the one I think you refer to If people begin to worship Lord Shiva in hopes that they will go to Goloka, that will not happen as quickly (Lord Shiva will bestow his mercy and in your next birth you will be born in a family of Vaishnavas). Note that Prabhupada said Bhaktas do not REGULARLY celebrate Shiva Ratri, which means that it is okay to celebrate Shiva Ratri, as long as you keep the absolute truth in mind. I have read many posts by devotees saying that ISKCON has gone bad because some temples observe Shiva Ratri, these people are those who are very unfortunate because they wish to worship Krsna but they disregard Lord Shiva. As long as you realize Krsna is Supreme Personality of Godhead. If you worship Lord Shiva for material things, then you will go to Lord Shiva, but if worship him for Krsna Bhakti, then that is ok. If you wish to worship Lord Shiva, you may do so but worship him as a guru or the greatest devotee of Krsna. ![]() This material may be protected by copyright. “Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. But the function of Śiva-rātri is not observed very regularly by the bhaktas, or devotees of Kṛṣṇa.”Įxcerpt From: His Divine Grace A. Sometimes the Vaiṣṇavas also observe this ceremony because they accept Lord Śiva as the foremost Vaiṣṇava. ![]() “Between the Dolāyātrā ceremony and the rāsa-līlā ceremony there is an important ceremony called Śiva-rātri, which is especially observed by the Śaivites, or devotees of Lord Śiva. In the Krsna book, Prabhupada does mention that the inhabitants of Vrindavan, out of curiosity went to see the Shiva Ratri festival. No, do not even think about not worshipping Lord Shiva, that is by far one of the deadliest mistakes a devotee can do, Please forgive me if I have made offense in asking this question. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya is only to Lord Krishna in His form in Dwarka (Son of Vasudeva), but Hare Krishna is to Srimati Radhika of Vrindavana and Krishna of Vrindavana. What is the benefit of chanting this mantra instead of Hari Naam (Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/ Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare)? Shouldn't we simply abandon Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya because it is not for this Yuga and simply chant Sri Krishna Caitanya Prabhu Nityananda Sri Advaita Gadadhara Srivasadi Gaura Bhakta Vrnda and then Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare before starting any lecture? We hear this before every Srimad Bhagavatam lecture. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, Srila Guru Maharaj and Srimati Guru Mataji. ![]()
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