Re: Multiple Questions

Nityananda! Gauranga! Hare Krsna!

Dear Prabhu please accept my simple obiesances.

I am very similar to you in this regard, I love animals and nature very much. A verse comes to mind from Srila Bhaktivinoda's Sri Krsna Samhita. He says all these things are a painting of God. When I see a beautiful sunset, warm summer rain, and the wonderful birds in the sky I know in my Krsna consciousness that all this beauty is a reflection of Supreme Divine Beauty - and I know by faith and intuition that the essence of all beauty is a Divine Person. I love that understanding of Srila Thakura!

Material attachment is very different than Krsna consciousness. Attachment places the individual as the centre-piece, and in due course suffering. Krsna consciousness places God as the all in all...

To be honest Prabhu, I feel deeply that the world now desperately needs deep appreciation for nature, not neglect.If we neglect the grace and gift of God the rivers become unclean etc, and all that has been considered sacred and holy for milleniums becomes a rubbish dump. We must never negate, but instead use our God given intelligence to see Sri Krsna's presence in all things. A living temple of Divine Consciousness, and our position of devotion and service. 'If one offers me a leaf or water in love I accept it!'

That is what I feel in my heart. I hope this helps.

aspiring simplicity...Nava.

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