This document discusses how relocating to a better neighborhood will not lead to true happiness, as the material world itself is problematic. It explains that one can find happiness by diving deeply into bhakti, or devotion to God, which is available everywhere. Studying scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, associating with devotees, and serving a spiritual master help one learn the science of bhakti. The document notes that ISKCON in Auckland, New Zealand provides an opportunity to learn this art of bhakti and is like an oasis in the desert of material existence.
This document discusses how relocating to a better neighborhood will not lead to true happiness, as the material world itself is problematic. It explains that one can find happiness by diving deeply into bhakti, or devotion to God, which is available everywhere. Studying scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, associating with devotees, and serving a spiritual master help one learn the science of bhakti. The document notes that ISKCON in Auckland, New Zealand provides an opportunity to learn this art of bhakti and is like an oasis in the desert of material existence.
This document discusses how relocating to a better neighborhood will not lead to true happiness, as the material world itself is problematic. It explains that one can find happiness by diving deeply into bhakti, or devotion to God, which is available everywhere. Studying scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, associating with devotees, and serving a spiritual master help one learn the science of bhakti. The document notes that ISKCON in Auckland, New Zealand provides an opportunity to learn this art of bhakti and is like an oasis in the desert of material existence.
neighborhood in order to become happy because this entire material world is a bad neighborhood. All one has to do to become truly happy is learn how to dive deeply into the ocean of bhakti, which is readily available everywhere for those who are learned and expert in the bhakti science. And one achieves that learning and expertise by studying the Bhagavad-gita as it is, by associating with the saintly devotees of the Lord and by submissively inquiring from and serving the bona fide spiritual master.
Here at ISKCON's Auckland, New Zealand there is
a wonderful opportunity to learn this above mentioned art of how to dive deeply into the nectarean all blissful ocean of bhakti. This is one of wonderful oases in the vast desert of this material existence.