Sincerity and Real Sannyasis

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Founder~Acharya of the Krsna Consciousness Movement

August 29, 1967
Vrindaban, India
Letter to Satsvarupa

"I can assure you your steady progress in K. C.; as you are sincerely trying for the cause of K.C. In the conditioned stage there is every possibility of being mistaken; but Krishna will always protect us if we are sincere; even if there is a gross mistake, Krishna forgives his who is very sincere so go on working sincerely and Krishna will protect you always."

Srimati Rasa Manjari DD

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Founder~Acharya of the Krsna Consciousness Movement

August 29, 1967
Vrindaban, India
Letter to Hayagriva

"The principle should be that we utilize our talents for the service of the Lord. That is real sannyasa. Formal acceptance of sannyasa, as required for all old men, means that one should retire from materialistic life, and devote his time and energy for the service of the Lord. As you are devoted already to the service of the Lord, without any personal consideration, you are always sannyasa at heart." .

"It is the greatest humanitarian welfare activities to the human society."

Thanks Seva, Anand, and Rasa Devi for your important and relishable comments! You Prabhujis make all the difference between preaching to the walls, and loving sharing of devotional mind, which is one of the important processes mentioned by Srila Rupa Goswami in Sri Upadesamrta.

There are no sannyasis in Goloka, or one might say that despite the opulence, all are sannyasis, because the sole consciousness there is that of pleasing Radha Krishna with all one's words, thoughts, and actions.

Depending upon Sri Krsna, He knows this, and assists His devotees. Sri Krsna is Atmarama, self-satisfied, but still He is also vigilant and appreciative and reciprocating. Bible tells us that not even a sparrow falls but that He sees, how much more so will He recognize the simple devotees who fearlessly strive on behalf of Srila Prabhupada to perform our eternal stations of service ?

Our dear friends Rasa, Anand, Seva Prabhu; these devotees are not rich, they do not have huge estates nor followers to assist them, nor great worldy influence to acheive their goals among common men, but each has given to their capacity in life in the cooperative service efforts to glorify , somehow or other, Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Lord Krsna will fully return this love with interest, as and when He sees best, so one might care to pray to be paid for service in pure love of God, nothing more, and He will surely honor that arrangement.

One who does so much service with the desire only of pure love of Godhead, is a sannyasi.

Our principle is that of utility, ie using everything in His service. Some sannyasis light no fire, live lives as beggars and renounciants in severe austerity. But some fly in airplanes and use so many modern appliances; they are also renounced, so long as everything is done in the true mood of renounced false-ego-free devotional service.

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Welcome December 5, 2011 5:17

Thanks Seva, Anand, and Rasa Devi for your important and relishable comments! You Prabhujis make all the difference between preaching to the walls, and loving sharing of devotional mind, which is one of the important processes mentioned by Srila Rupa Goswami in Sri Upadesamrta.

There are no sannyasis in Goloka, or one might say that despite the opulence, all are sannyasis, because the sole consciousness there is that of pleasing Radha Krishna with all one's words, thoughts, and actions.

Depending upon Sri Krsna, He knows this, and assists His devotees. Sri Krsna is Atmarama, self-satisfied, but still He is also vigilant and appreciative and reciprocating. Bible tells us that not even a sparrow falls but that He sees, how much more so will He recognize the simple devotees who fearlessly strive on behalf of Srila Prabhupada to perform our eternal stations of service ?

Our dear friends Rasa, Anand, Seva Prabhu; these devotees are not rich, they do not have huge estates nor followers to assist them, nor great worldy influence to acheive their goals among common men, but each has given to their capacity in life in the cooperative service efforts to glorify , somehow or other, Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Lord Krsna will fully return this love with interest, as and when He sees best, so one might care to pray to be paid for service in pure love of God, nothing more, and He will surely honor that arrangement.

One who does so much service with the desire only of pure love of Godhead, is a sannyasi.

Our principle is that of utility, ie using everything in His service. Some sannyasis light no fire, live lives as beggars and renounciants in severe austerity. But some fly in airplanes and use so many modern appliances; they are also renounced, so long as everything is done in the true mood of renounced false-ego-free devotional service.

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