Physical afflictions and depression
October 15 , 2007
Hare Krishna.
I was extremely saddened to hear of your prolonged suffering and profound disappointments in life. Please do not despair, for Krishna has as His ultimate objective your eternal happiness. As evidenced by our continued frustrations, despite the advantages of good education and financial success from your job, your hearts true desire is not reposed in material advancement. Your spiritual consciousness is a very rare thing, and despite what your are experiencing as material set backs your spiritual position is very advantageous.
One of the greatest devotees in our line, Queen Kunti, prayed to continually be placed in material adversity so that she could never forget Lord Krishna and would always seek the shelter of His Lotus Feet. This is the key to success in spiritual life, see everything a Krishna's divine arrangement and utilize all circumstances for your spiritual advancement. There is a saying my wife likes very much, "if life throws you lemons, make lemonade."
So take advantage of your situation and take full shelter of the Holy Name. Don't let the bewilderment of material existence get the upper hand, but as Krishna advises in Bhagavad-gita gradually gain control of the mind by constant practice and detachment. Make the Holy Name your supreme shelter, and rest assured that Krishna will give your all protection.
Everyone in the material world is frustrated at every step, but you, like Arjuna, have as a dear most friend and alley Lord Krishna. He assures His protection to His devotee, so take advantage and shelter of His friendship. He will never let you down, and when the fickle mind tells you otherwise, just ignore it.
Keep chanting regularly, you despair will quickly dissipate like fog on sunny summers day.
Sincerely,
Dulal Chandra dasa
I was extremely saddened to hear of your prolonged suffering and profound disappointments in life. Please do not despair, for Krishna has as His ultimate objective your eternal happiness. As evidenced by our continued frustrations, despite the advantages of good education and financial success from your job, your hearts true desire is not reposed in material advancement. Your spiritual consciousness is a very rare thing, and despite what your are experiencing as material set backs your spiritual position is very advantageous.
One of the greatest devotees in our line, Queen Kunti, prayed to continually be placed in material adversity so that she could never forget Lord Krishna and would always seek the shelter of His Lotus Feet. This is the key to success in spiritual life, see everything a Krishna's divine arrangement and utilize all circumstances for your spiritual advancement. There is a saying my wife likes very much, "if life throws you lemons, make lemonade."
So take advantage of your situation and take full shelter of the Holy Name. Don't let the bewilderment of material existence get the upper hand, but as Krishna advises in Bhagavad-gita gradually gain control of the mind by constant practice and detachment. Make the Holy Name your supreme shelter, and rest assured that Krishna will give your all protection.
Everyone in the material world is frustrated at every step, but you, like Arjuna, have as a dear most friend and alley Lord Krishna. He assures His protection to His devotee, so take advantage and shelter of His friendship. He will never let you down, and when the fickle mind tells you otherwise, just ignore it.
Keep chanting regularly, you despair will quickly dissipate like fog on sunny summers day.
Sincerely,
Dulal Chandra dasa