Chant Hare Krsna and be happy, it is said. But, I live in this world, it does not disappear but rather seems all the more visible and even understandable. I chant Hare Krsna, and see beauty and compassion, but rather than being happy, I all the more see the sufferings of others, and feel the frustration and misery of the world. I wish to do something to fix things, and then suffer because sometimes it seems almost hopeless.
Yet, that is the reality, our service requires we deal with this world 's reality. It is better than being ignorant and blissful, or even knowledgeable but disengaged, it is the surrendered mood to accept a life of devotional service to Godhead. Accepting some anxiety or discomfort for such service is the wealth of the brahmanas. It would be relatively easy to simply chant peacefully, and not try to improve the situation of the world as our spiritual master A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada requested. But he is an angel of compassion for the sufferings of the fallen souls, as befits the followers of Lord Nityananda, depicted.
Actually, I have no power nor wealth nor influence, yet I accept anxiety for the world in my service, as my spiritual master showed by his example. I depend upon Sri Krsna and Lord Nityananda to carry me through, and for the results of sacrifice.
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