Several devotees are under the impression that we need to adore Krishna and denigrate ourselves! It is understandable that they believe this way because there is several statements that one may possibly misunderstand like: Thinking oneself lower than the straw within the street, the soul is 1 ten thousandth the tip of the hair in size, the individual soul is tiny, 1 ought to be selfless and Etc.
Also we might come in contact with men and women who inside the name of Krishna consciousness authority denigrate us, telling us that we are useless, hopeless, fallen, degraded, in maya, sense gratifiers, bhogis, etc. Additionally we may be reminded about our past "wonderful" activities in this world, and this remembrance will add to the negativity.
So, this negativity may culminate in a lack of self-esteem and even self-hate. This can lead to depression at worst and also deflate our enthusiasm to serve Krishna as we might be thinking that we're a "hopeless case." I am writing about this subject matter because numerous devotees have contacted or talked to me about this mental state.
When I hear devotees talking like this it causes tears to come to my eyes since I know that all the devotees are quite dear to Krishna. Even though ontologically we may possibly be small-we are important to Krishna. We are not little in Krishna's eyes.
Take the story of Gopa Kumar the Brhad Bhagavatamrta for example. Krishna was feeling so significantly really like for Gopa Kumar and so considerably hankering for his association inside the spiritual world, that Krishna personally became Gopa Kumar's spiritual master. You could say that Gopa Kumar can be an unique devotee, and which is true.
But, it really is a reality that Krishna personally is the Caitya Guru of all of us residing in our hearts and personally takes the trouble to direct us to our spiritual master. Even just before we take to Krishna consciousness, Krishna is residing inside the heart waiting for us to recognize that our actual happiness is in relating to him rather than this external energy.
So, Krishna considers us substantial, essential, etc. When Gopa Kumar finally goes back to Krishnaloka, Krishna faints in ecstacy upon receiving him. Even Krishna's associates can not fully grasp what is going on. Krishna feels the identical way about us.
There is certainly an interesting statement in the Isopanisad Mantra 6: "He who sees systematically every thing in relation to the Supreme Lord, who sees all living entities as His parts and parcels, and who sees the Supreme Lord inside every thing never hates anything or any becoming." So we are parts and parcels of Krishna.
Consequently we really should not hate ourselves. However considering that we're supposed to enjoy Krishna we should enjoy all his parts and parcels and that consists of ourselves too! What does that mean, to really like oneself? It means to picture or visualize or imagine how you would like to be.
Forget about all of the negativity; whether or not the negativity comes from you or from others. If you believe negatively which is what you are meditating on and those thoughts will impede your spiritual life. Here are some things you can believe about: Radha and Krishna really like me and want me to be with them inside the spiritual world!
Taking care of my spiritual needs will not impede my spiritual progress. Taking care of my material wants will not impede my spiritual progress. I am an eternal soul, full of bliss and information! I have an eternal relationship with Radha and Krishna and will realize this relationship.
Don't remain in a situation where others are denigrating you. You owe it to your self and to Krishna to reject situations which are unfavorable for Krishna consciousness and accept favorable situations. Have positive spiritual self-esteem!
Author Resource:
Natalie has been a folllower of ancient Hindu culture for many years now and hopes to 1 day uncover her own spirtual path with it. She loves the artwork featured about Krishna and has developed a blog where she has collected numerous krishna wallpaper to show Krishna's greatest. Check them out!
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