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TLK Vs 21 — Krishna states in Bhagavad-gita (6.47) that the first-class sadhu is one who is always thinking of Him. This process is not very difficult. We should always think of Krishna, but how is this possible? We think of our business, our dog, our family, our lovable object and so many other things.
We have to think of something; without thinking, we cannot remain. We simply have to divert our thoughts to Krishna. It is the sadhu’s business to teach this, and one can learn this in the association of a sadhu. Actually a sadhu will not teach anything else.
Adau sraddha tatah sadhu-sangah (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.4.15). This is the way to make spiritual advancement. One has to associate with a sadhu. Often the sadhu’s task is a thankless one, but he has to be tolerant.
Despite all the trouble a sadhu may encounter, he is very merciful upon fallen conditioned souls. He sees that people are suffering due to a lack of Krishna consciousness, and because he is always thinking of the welfare of others, he is suhrt. Other people are always envious, but the sadhu is always thinking how to save others from the clutches of maya.
A sadhu is kind not only to human beings but to cats, dogs, trees, plants and insects; he will hesitate even to kill one mosquito. He does not simply think, “I shall just take care of my brother.” He looks on all living beings as his brothers because Krishna says that He is the father of all living entities.
Because a sadhu lives in this way, he does not create enemies. If there are enemies, they become enemies out of their own character, not out of any provocation on the part of a sadhu. A sadhu simply teaches, “My dear human being, my dear friend, just surrender to Krishna.” Enemies arise due to man’s envious nature. Canakya Pandita says that there are two envious animals—serpents and men.
Although you may be faultless, either may kill you. Of the two, Canakya pandita says that the envious man is more dangerous because a serpent can be subdued by chanting a mantra or by some herbs, but an envious man cannot be so subdued. In Kali-yuga, practically everyone is envious, but we have to tolerate this.
Envious people create many impediments to the Krishna consciousness movement, but we have to tolerate them. There is no alternative. One must be peaceful and depend on Krishna in all circumstances. These are the ornaments of a sadhu. We should find a sadhu and associate with him. Then our path of liberation will be open.
In the next verse, Lord Kapila further explains the activities of a sadhu.
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