After Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the renounced order of life, He very strictly avoided association with women. Even in His family life, He never played any jokes with women. He was very humorous, but only with men, not with women. Once He spoke some joking words with His wife, Visnupriya. When Sacimata, Lord Caitanya’s mother, was […]

The readers should relish this wonderful nectar [Caitanya-caritamrta] because nothing compares to it. Keeping their faith firmly fixed within their minds, they should be careful not to fall into the pit of false arguments or the whirlpools of unfortunate situations. If one falls into such positions, he is finished. Cc Madhya 25.279, text, translation by […]

When a person mistreats great souls, his life span, opulence, reputation, religion, possessions and good fortune are all destroyed. SB 10.4.46, text

The spiritual master is not actually happy if the disciple brings him money, but when he sees that a disciple is following the regulative principles and advancing in spiritual life, he is very glad and feels obliged to such an advanced disciple. From Srila Prabhupada’s purport to CC Adi 7.91

Don’t approach the cheater guru, bluffer guru, and be cheated. Stop this business. This has spoiled the whole spiritual atmosphere of the world. Take guru, the supreme guru, Krsna. Srila Prabhupada, Conversation with Indian Guests — March 13, 1975, Tehran

I pray to have the friendship of Lord Krsna and to engage in His service, and to surrender fully unto Him in love and affection, life after life. I do notwant any opulence. I only desire not to forget His service. I simply wish to be associated with His pure devotees. May my mind and […]