Jesus's disciples all left Palestine to preach, fleeing into more persecution. Srila Prabhupada came to USA to preach, leaving behind honor, where he accepted persecution. Those wishing to follow this path should be aware they will be persecuted. The more you follow, the more the demons will hate and abuse you. This is Maya's way of making us fall down, a test as it were. Do what you must to survive.
Best thing is associating with, ie be associates with, other similar-minded devotee souls. A devotee alone has a hard time, unless they are so advanced in direct touch with Supersoul. We still inhabit this animal-body, it is not normal to be isolated, so avoid such a situation when possible. However, associating with materialists is even worse!
Krsna religion and ashramas include varieties of ways that devotees can be together away from the materialists. Take advantage of this company, serve the devotees with respect, encouraging words, talks of Krsna, gifts, and offer them nice prasadam. Join the rituals and proceedings, fit in where you can do your best, yet, I advise, keep your own wisdom close, and do not fall into organization sins or abuse, or use social positions to take advantage for selfish purposes. Many do take advantage, and thus they become conditioned to this sin and bound by it.
Best thing is associating with, ie be associates with, other similar-minded devotee souls. A devotee alone has a hard time, unless they are so advanced in direct touch with Supersoul. We still inhabit this animal-body, it is not normal to be isolated, so avoid such a situation when possible. However, associating with materialists is even worse!
Krsna religion and ashramas include varieties of ways that devotees can be together away from the materialists. Take advantage of this company, serve the devotees with respect, encouraging words, talks of Krsna, gifts, and offer them nice prasadam. Join the rituals and proceedings, fit in where you can do your best, yet, I advise, keep your own wisdom close, and do not fall into organization sins or abuse, or use social positions to take advantage for selfish purposes. Many do take advantage, and thus they become conditioned to this sin and bound by it.
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