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KC Nectar - May 17 | |
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Forbearance. "A devotee engaged in chanting the holy name of the Lord should practice forbearance like that of a tree. Even if rebuked or chastised, he should not say anything to others to retaliate. (Cc.Adi 17.27) "For even if one cuts a tree, it never protests, and even if it is drying up and dying, it does not ask anyone for water. PURPORT This practice of forbearance (trinad api sunicena) is very difficult, but when one actually engages in chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, the quality of forbearance automatically develops. A person advanced in spiritual consciousness through the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra need not practice to develop it separately, for a devotee develops all good qualities simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra regularly. (Cc.Adi 17.28) [BACK] |