The symptoms of a sadhu are that he is tolerant, merciful, and friendly to all living entities.
Compassion
Moods of PreachingJust go out and throw the seed of the Holy name, and definitely some will take root, germinate and grow. |
Spreading the Message in Curitiba“When will my compassion for all living beings manifest and with a humble heart I will go out to preach the divine command?” [ Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur ] |
A Meditation on Jiva Goswami – Who’s Appearance Day is Friday“To the peerless lotus feet of Srila Jiva Goswami, I offer constant obeisances. He is a desire-fulfilling tree who possesses a mind full of compassion, and is a true friend of the fallen and distressed. Always considering himself to be a beelike servant at the lotus like feet of Sri Rupa Goswami and Sri Sanatan [...] |
The Real Benefit“On this occasion of my spiritual master’s departure, as I am trying to execute his will, similarly, I shall also request you to execute the same order through my will. My appeal to you that at least to some extent you have understood the essence of the Krsna consciousness movement. You should continue trying to [...] |
The Crest Jewel of all QualitiesThe greatest fortune is to be able to take share in the deliverance of millions of people. We have to pray for that compassion to awaken. It is the crest jewel of all qualities. |
Two principle instructionsWith the summer festival tour in Poland just two weeks away, I meditate deeply on the following words of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur: “In the teachings of Sriman Mahaprabhu, there are two principle instructions: developing a taste for chanting the holy names and displaying compassion for the fallen souls.” [ Sri Caitanya Siksamrita, 1.7 ] |
