Prabhupada, Mayapur, April 8, 1975: […] Srila Rupa Gosvami has recommended that one who is always anxious to see that not a moment is spoiled, that is advancement of Krsna consciousness, avyartha-kalatvam nama-gane sada rucih, vivikta deva desa sevitam, like that. Upadesamrta, you will find: “A devotee should always think, ‘Whether my time is passed uselessly?’ ” Then he will make advancement. Don’t be slow. We should be always very expertly alert not a single moment is wasted. Jayatam suratau pangor mama manda-mater gati.
We are very slow, especially in the spiritual matter. Practically there is no intention all over the world. They do not know that the real business is spiritual advancement of life. They are so in darkness.
Very unfortunate time, this Kali-yuga. Mandah sumanda-matayo [SB 1.1.10]. Now if they want to utilize, they manufacture some new ways of spiritual advancement. This is another difficulty. So many rascals, yogis, swamis, Transcendental Meditation, this, that, avataras.
Always ready to mislead you, always. If one is little inclined that “Let me do something, spiritually advance,” this rascal will mislead. Very difficult position. Therefore, the best thing is to surrender to Madana-mohana, Krsna. Sambandha-adhideva, Madana-mohana. Full Lecture
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