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[Not letting go of Guru and Krishna] If I understand correctly, the essential point is that we should never let go of the hands of Guru and Krishna. With determination and hope, we should continue practicing devotional service regardless of setbacks. Is that correct?

Topic: Devotional Service | Speaker: MPP | Shloka: SB 4.16.4 | Dated: 07 Jan 2025 | Time Stamp: 53:35
Answer
Yes, exactly.

One of the most important qualities required in devotional life is patience.

If you lose patience, you lose everything.

Patience comes from knowledge. The knowledge is that devotional service is a process, and every genuine process has a result. This path has been given by Krishna Himself and handed down through the great acaryas. Therefore, we can have complete confidence in it.

One day, our consciousness will become purified. One day, we will overcome Maya. But until then, we must remain steady:

Perform devotional service.
If you fall, get up.
Continue again.
Never give up.

At the same time, develop healthy dissatisfaction with your attraction to Maya:

"Why am I still attracted to temporary things when Krishna is so wonderful?"

Such feelings naturally arise in a sincere practitioner and help one move away from sinful habits.

Therefore, remain patient, determined, and hopeful. Continue serving Guru and Krishna, and success will certainly come.
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