Not a high devotee
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Bhagavad-gita As It Is
BG Chapters 7 - 12
No one should take advantage of this verse and commit nonsense and think that he is still a devotee. If he does not improve in his character by devotional service, then it is to be understood that he is not a high devotee.
BG 9.30, Purport: In the Nṛsiṁha Purāṇa the following statement is given:
- bhagavati ca harāv ananya-cetā
- bhṛśa-malino 'pi virājate manuṣyaḥ
- na hi śaśa-kaluṣa-cchabiḥ kadācit
- timira-parābhavatām upaiti candraḥ
The meaning is that even if one fully engaged in the devotional service of the Lord is sometimes found engaged in abominable activities, these activities should be considered to be like the spots that resemble the mark of a rabbit on the moon. Such spots do not become an impediment to the diffusion of moonlight. Similarly, the accidental falldown of a devotee from the path of saintly character does not make him abominable. On the other hand, one should not misunderstand that a devotee in transcendental devotional service can act in all kinds of abominable ways; this verse only refers to an accident due to the strong power of material connections. Devotional service is more or less a declaration of war against the illusory energy. As long as one is not strong enough to fight the illusory energy, there may be accidental falldowns. But when one is strong enough, he is no longer subjected to such falldowns, as previously explained. No one should take advantage of this verse and commit nonsense and think that he is still a devotee. If he does not improve in his character by devotional service, then it is to be understood that he is not a high devotee.
| Compiled by | BetaVisnu Murti + |
| Completed sections | ALL + |
| Date of first entry | 13 September 2008 + |
| Date of last entry | 13 September 2008 + |
| Total quotes | 1 + |
| Total quotes by section | BG: 1 +, SB: 0 +, CC: 0 +, OB: 0 +, Lec: 0 +, Conv: 0 +, and Let: 0 + |
