HH Jayapataka Swami - Guru Vakya
Bringing the Mind back to KC
"A pure devotee must remain detached when a beautiful member of the opposite sex comes within vision. It is natural for the physical body to agitate for sensual enjoyment. But a devotee avoids falling prey to running after gratifying these physical desires. For instance, a preacher tries to engage conditioned souls in Lord Krishna's devotional service, considering their plight in conditioned life.
Even if a conditioned soul is physically very attractive, the preacher avoids thinking of gratifying the senses by constantly bringing the mind back to Krishna consciousness.
Having the correct outlook and the proper surrendered consciousness, a bhakti-yogi can surmount any difficulty, even one which would be an unbearable temptation to the most self-controlled yogi of another yoga path.
A pure devotee can face every obstacle and use everything to enhance his service to Krishna. Therefore, factually, pure devotion has no material obstacles.
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"Vaisnava Ke" - Verse Twelve (Purport)
by HH Jayapataka Swami
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