1792: How Do You Know What Krishna Wants Next? / Q&A Vol. 299

Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat, three questions that go to the heart of the practice. How do we deepen intimacy in bhakti without imitating it? How do you reconcile respect and resentment toward a teacher who gave you bhakti but also caused real harm? And how do we recognize what Krishna wants from us as our next step? Key Highlights The bhakti path of of Sri Chaitanya’s followers begins with a clearly identified goal — the intimate love of the residents of Vrindavan. We don't imitate that intimacy. We let it awaken through hearing, chanting and the grace of the Vaishnavas. Through Vaidhī we aim at Rāga — and at a certain point, something called lobha awakens: an intense burning desire that can't be faked and can't be forced. The devotee's heart should align with Krishna's heart — which bends over backwards to forgive. Even Ajāmila, who spent his life in crime and never repented, was rescued at death by a single utterance of the holy name. Subscribe for daily wisdom from the Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhakti Yoga, and the world's oldest teachings on consciousness and the mind. Topics discussed: Bhakti Yoga • Krishna • Srimad Bhagavatam • Rāgānugā bhakti • Vaidhī bhakti • intimacy with God • forgiveness • resentment • spiritual direction • consciousness • devotion • spiritual awakening • yoga philosophy • purpose of life ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE:    / @wisdomofthesages   LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:   / wisdomofthesages108   *********************************************************************