July 22: After giving the solution in verse 3, Mahaprabhu is describing further.
1st verse: thesis (all the 6 qualities that will take place when we chant are given)
2nd verse: anti-thesis (problem describing ineffective chanting of conditioned souls)
3rd verse: solution ( being humbler than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree, give respect to all, expect no respect)
If we chant with enthusiasm, some taste comes, then purification happens. Then what...
4th verse: What are the other problems that might occur... money, opposite sex, adoration or prestige
Even if we chant being humble, these 3 impediments can cause trouble. We are chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra, somebody might give us money, some might like to follow us, some may be attracted... but if we do not reject it, then it is very tough.
Of all the three, prestige is very dangerous.
We should never compare ourselves with anybody, should be grateful to Krishna for whatever He gave us. We should aim only for Krishna Prema, Love of God.
These are the 3 impediments for the sadhaka. Especially false prestige is hard to beat and we become miserable. That is the conditioned mind. If we want to make progress, we have to fight with this conditioned mind. Thats why we should chant sincerely and pray to Krishna to protect us from the onslaught of Maya.
Srila Prabhupada: If you don't chant attentively, then we will become victims to Maya.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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