How to become Krishna's pure devotee
October 11 , 2007
Hare Krishna.
Congratulations on your wonderful question. "How to be a pure devotee of Hare Krishna."
The answer to your inquiry is beyond the scope of one email response, but I will attempt to give some instruction that will assist in your development of pure Krishna Consciousness.
Because knowledge of Lord Krishna encompasses all aspects of both the material and spiritual worlds one must first become familiar with the basics of our true spiritual nature. Therefore regular thoughtful study of Bhagavad-gita As It Is is certainly necessary both for our complete enlightenment in the basics of spiritual knowledge, and the benefit of Krishna's personal association afforded by reading His instructions.
Additionally, regulated chanting of the maha mantra clears away all impediments to self realization. This chanting is paramount to our becoming "a pure devotee of Krishna."
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
In order to take advantage of the full effect of this chanting it must be done on a regular basis (daily) and for a fixed number of rounds. Of course spiritual advancement is a gradual process, but we should take on some vow to Krishna and maintain it for maximum benefit.
But most important to our spiritual advance is the association of Lord Krishna's devotees. Humbly service rendered to Krishna's devotees and the mercy afforded by their transcendental association assures our rapid advancement in spiritual life. This association is available by reading the books they have written about Krishna, hearing them speak about Krishna by attending lectures or hearing classes online if we do not live near a temple, and offering some menial service to assist them in spreading this Krishna Consciousness movement.
So gradually take up this process of Krishna Consciousness in all sincerity, chant Hare Krishna, read about Krishna, associate with Krishna's devotees, take Krishna's prasadam, and try to constantly remember Krishna, in this way your desire to become a pure devotee will eventually be realized.
I wish you all success, and remain
Your servant,
Dulal Chandra dasa
Congratulations on your wonderful question. "How to be a pure devotee of Hare Krishna."
The answer to your inquiry is beyond the scope of one email response, but I will attempt to give some instruction that will assist in your development of pure Krishna Consciousness.
Because knowledge of Lord Krishna encompasses all aspects of both the material and spiritual worlds one must first become familiar with the basics of our true spiritual nature. Therefore regular thoughtful study of Bhagavad-gita As It Is is certainly necessary both for our complete enlightenment in the basics of spiritual knowledge, and the benefit of Krishna's personal association afforded by reading His instructions.
Additionally, regulated chanting of the maha mantra clears away all impediments to self realization. This chanting is paramount to our becoming "a pure devotee of Krishna."
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
In order to take advantage of the full effect of this chanting it must be done on a regular basis (daily) and for a fixed number of rounds. Of course spiritual advancement is a gradual process, but we should take on some vow to Krishna and maintain it for maximum benefit.
But most important to our spiritual advance is the association of Lord Krishna's devotees. Humbly service rendered to Krishna's devotees and the mercy afforded by their transcendental association assures our rapid advancement in spiritual life. This association is available by reading the books they have written about Krishna, hearing them speak about Krishna by attending lectures or hearing classes online if we do not live near a temple, and offering some menial service to assist them in spreading this Krishna Consciousness movement.
So gradually take up this process of Krishna Consciousness in all sincerity, chant Hare Krishna, read about Krishna, associate with Krishna's devotees, take Krishna's prasadam, and try to constantly remember Krishna, in this way your desire to become a pure devotee will eventually be realized.
I wish you all success, and remain
Your servant,
Dulal Chandra dasa