Associating submissively...

Verse 1.19.32 (Mallikarjuna Prji):

* Ksatriya's in general were not having time for self-realization.
* So here, MP, when we came to know that he was going to die in 7 days, left everything and decided to engage in KC.
* MP is a wonderful example of how one can always remain in KC, whatever he is doing
- that is by answering the Q: Is this for Krishna or for my sense gratification. Every activity needs to the answered through this question
* Sri CM brought forward this consciousness to the world.
* Before Sri CM, people had to go to the forest and engage in meditation for attaining self-realization. But after Sri CM, we are going to cities and preaching and still remaining in KC. Eg: Best is Srila Prabhupada, who came to USA from Vrindavan, India.
* Best thing therefore, is to spread KC. But we always think whether we do it for Krishna or not.
* Krishna's enjoyment does not mean our suffering. Krishna enjoyment also means our enjoyment. All we need to do is to tune our self.
* EG's are Arjuna and MP, who are pure devotees. Always remembering Krishna, never forget Krishna.
* So here, in this verse, MP is welcoming Sukadeva Goswami (SG).
- Essence is that whole purpose of Vedas is to seek the favor of Vishnu. And it comes through the association of devotees.
- We don't receive mercy directly, it comes through servant of servant of servant.
- Real purpose of sadhu sanga is to invoke the Lord's mercy. And submissive spirit is very much required.
* This devotional attitude of approaching devotees with submissive mood, the success is guaranteed.
* Before going into Deity room, we pray to Guru to allow us to serve the Lord. Such devotional activity always attracts Krishna.
* Pure devotees always give credit to their Gurudeva. It is only by Guru's mercy, we can do devotional service.
* Even the ability to execute the order is within the order.