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Originally Posted by bija
Bhaktivinoda Thakura had a very humble view of himself, yet he was seen as a true legend by his followers. Somehow none of the major acharyas in our tradition are seen as sadhana-siddhas by their followers, which is kind of sad, because it reduces the role and importance of achieving perfection by a gradual process. Still, from the external perspective we certainly see all these persons gradually develop spiritually, change, and eventually achieve the perfection after much labor and strife. by kula
Such a nice realization of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, thx!
Here is a short glimpse of the life of Srila Bhaktivinoda from the introduction to 'Sri Bhaktivinoda Vani Vaibhava'. It is a wonderful expression of his life and the journey he took as an example for all us sadhaka's to admire and aspire for.
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If you have not read this, please find the time, it will bring your simple heart joy.
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yadā yadā hi dharmasya
glānir bhavati bhārata
abhyutthānam adharmasya
tadātmānaḿ sṛjāmy aham
<o:p></o:p> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>"Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion — at that time I descend Myself." BG 4.7
When studying how often Krishna incarnates to correct decay and unrighteousness it should be clear that the material world is a place where conditioned souls have regency and sadhana siddhas are rather rare exceptions. Therefore books like, "The Mahajanas Have Difficulties" are written to say that it is ok when gurus fall down and this is what happens all the time.
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