Humbler than the grass. More tolerant than a tree.

If you want to chant the Hare Krishna mantra, then you have to take to the principle of trnad api sunicena. You have to become humbler than the grass. Grass is lying on the street. Everyone is trampling down the grass. There is no protest. Taror api sahisnuna. And more tolerant than a tree. The tree is giving us so much help. It is giving us fruit, flower, and leaves. And when there is scorching heat, it also gives shelter, and you may sit down underneath. So benificial, yet we still cut. As soon as I like, I cut it down. But there is no protest. The tree does not say,"I have given you so much help and you are cutting me?" No. The tree is tolerant. Therefore Caitanya Mahaprabhu has selected the tree: taror api sahisnuna. And amanina manadena. For oneself one should not expect any respectful position, but the devotee should offer all respects to everyone. Amanina manadena kirtaniya sada hari. If we acquire these qualifications, then we can chant Hare Krishna mahamantra without any disturbance. These are the qualifications. -Srila Prabhupada

Vrindavan eternally

Five plus five is equal to ten. Two plus two is equal to four. So Krishna plus everything is Vrindavan. Do not forget Krishna, and you shall always be in Vrindavan. -Srila Prabhupada

To serve or be served

Although everyone wants to experience love, when problems arise we often become resentful and discouraged. The real test is to remain firm in our love of God no matter what. Otherwise we are simply viewing Him as a menial servant whose role is to fulfill our desires and whims. In such circumstances, we are like spoiled children, turning away or throwing tantrums if He does not give us what we want. Love of God must go beyond such an attitude. -Bhakti Tirtha Swami

The mercy of Srimati Radharani

Of the many objects of favored delight and of all the lovable damsels of Vrajabhumi, Srimati Radharani is certainly the most treasured object of Krishna's love. And, in every respect, Her divine kunda is described by great sages as similarly dear to Him. Undoubtedly Radha-kunda is very rarely attained even by the great devotees; therefore it is even more difficult for ordinary devotees to attain. If one simply bathes once within those holy waters, one's pure love of Krishna is fully aroused. -The Nectar of Instruction-text 11

Is the glass half full or half empty?

If your not optimistic, you're an atheist. -Srila Sridhara Swami