By Kesava Krsna dasaThe topic of Sadhu-ninda is given such importance because one can be desensitized to its effects. Persistent exposure to hearing criticism of vaisnavas can cause this, which is so insidious as to be unnoticeable by many. When one realizes his taste for chanting is waning, it is of concern. Advanced devotees just cannot, will not and do not offend vaisnavas. Can one be said to be thinking of Krsna while doing so? Highly unlikely. As BG.18.58. says, ‘if however, you do not work in such consciousness but act through false ego, not hearing Me, you will be lost ‘. Lost where? Perhaps in the misunderstood banyan tree.BG.15.3-4. Even though the taste has gone, if one continues to practice devotional service without making palpable advancement it may just drag on as in –niyamagrahah – performing regulations just for the sake of it.
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