The behavior and qualities of a devotee of God. People are aware that no matter how hard they try to be happy in this life, they still experience hardship. Yet, they may not be aware that just one blessing can relieve this constant suffering--experiencing the genuine, God conscious behavior of a Vaishnava (devotee of Krishna). Anyone who encounters a devotee's behavior can be directly reminded of one's personal relationship with God. In the words of a 14th-Century Vaishnava saint, Shree Chaitanya, a devotee establishes the true purpose of religious principles by one's behavior. Studying twenty-six qualities of a devotee gives us a glimpse into how a devotee expresses and experiences one's relationship with God and others. The way to cultivate these qualities is to associate with those souls who are examples of living devotion and to serve them. This service in association requires careful attention to one's behavior. Development of devotional attitudes and moods that fulfill the relationship between the soul and God is the true purpose behind religion.

Vaisnava Behavior: The Twenty-Six Qualities of a Devotee

Satsvarūpa dāsa Goswami

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<p>Prabhupada Nectar brings together anecdotes from Shrila Prabhupada's life received through interviewing hundreds of persons who encountered His Divine Grace. Often people carry these anecdotes, stories, and remembrances of Shrila Prabhupada as precious jewels, etched in their minds and hearts and they find ever-increasing pleasure in sharing their experiences with others. Knowing a great person is rare but even one encounter with a modern-day saint such as Shrila Prabhupada, who is most dear to Krishna (God), can free that person from untold misery. The stories here are not organized by subject but presented in the way they were experienced, as life--filled with Shrila Prabhupada's comments on many subject matters such as politics, religion, Vaishnava behavior, and most significantly, how to love God and His devotees through the rich variety of exchanges in those relationships. Anyone can read about these exchanges with Shrila Prabhupada and, by recognizing and understanding the authenticity of his teachings, they will laugh, be moved, challenged, and ultimately inspired by their intimacy and grace.</p>

Prabhupada Nectar: Anecdotes from the Life of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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