Detachment and Surrender...

Verse 1.17.37 (Mohan Prji):

* In this verse, Kali personified is seeking shelter from Maharaj Parikshit.
* SP comments: A surrendered soul should be given all protection, even though he may be an enemy. That is the principle of religion.
* How can one be Krishna Conscious in Kali's environment
- From BG, these modes of nature are very hard to overcome, but just by surrendering unto Sri Krishna, we can cross over it
- the only two ways out are chanting of the holy name and association of devotees
* The enemy usually takes out the strongest post first. Similarly, Maya is trying to take out these two strong points for the devotees.
* Maya can use other devotees as an instrument or us also as an instrument. The only thing that will help is detachment - from anything we do. Because if we have attachment to services or activities, there is all chance of offenses.
* In this verse, we see that Kali personified is taking shelter of Maharaj Parikshit. Imagine much faith Kali has in him. Do we have similar faith in the holy name, Krishna!
* Surrender can be in the footsteps of the Vrajavasi's. They prayed for the protection of the cows, cause they are very dear to Krishna.
- Same our case, we should pray that, Krishna if it is your desire, then please give us nama ruchi, jiva daya and vaisnava seva, and that too if we can pray like that for other devotees, then He will be very happy.