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Who am I

Success in life begins with knowing, "Who am I? What is the purpose of my life?" Knowledge of the self exists; but sincere seekers are rare. More rare are the great teachers of such wisdom. Since time immemorial, wise men have described our wonderful nature: spiritual, primeval, ever-existing, undying, unchangeable, imperishable. This selection of the writings of Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa (Chris Butler) shares that timeless wisdom — inspiring, challenging , practical.
 
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Home arrow Self Surrender by Bhaktivinode Thakur arrow Self Surrender - The Spiritual Poetry Of Bhaktivinode Thakur (pg 25-28)
Self Surrender - The Spiritual Poetry Of Bhaktivinode Thakur (pg 25-28) PDF Print E-mail
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TWENTY-SIX

1
That which maintains as duty aversion to Thy service
I will assuredly discard with utmost care,

2
I will not cultivate the society of those who refuse to serve,
I will not see the faces of those who oppose Gauranga.

3
I will not dwell at the place that obstructs my devotion.
I have no relish for work the contravenes the service of the Lord,

4
I will never read the book that is opposed to devotion,
Nor ever listen to interpretations that forbids Thy service.

5
I will never regard as sacred any spot from which
Gaurange is banished.
I hold as trivial the work and knowledge that hinders devotion.

6
I do not esteem the reason that stands in the way
Of Thy service
Those kindred who are disinclined to serve
I hold as strangers.

7
I will give up every desire that hampers devotion.
I will not touch the food that is offered by atheists.

8
Whatever I know to be contrary to devotion
I will carefully avoid, this I do strongly affirm.

9
Bhaktivinode, falling at the feet of the Lord,
Begs for strength to give up everything
opposed to devotion.

However, neither the Sri Ishopanishad nor any other Vedic literature recommends that we neglect bodily needs. Bhagavad-gita states:

There is no possibility of one's becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eats too much, or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough.
~Bhagavad-gita 6:16

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