When one is actually on the plane of spiritual understanding, surpassing the stages of the mind, senses and intelligence, one is situated on the transcendental plane. So going beyond the senses, beyond the mind and beyond the intelligence also. All these – the mind, the intelligence and the senses – they act materially, they are contaminated.
To become a brahmana is not the goal of the human form. To become a Vaishnava is the goal.
If Hari becomes “santushta” or satisfied, then what we have done is perfect.
Chant with attention, with devotion. Chant constantly, all the time and call out that, “Oh Lord, I am yours so please accept me and engage me continuously in Your service.”
One who knows how people are suffering, he is always concerned about everybody’s suffering and he wants to do something. That is a Vaishnava.
Stay close to the Lord. That is the meaning of upavasa. Remember this throughout your life.
