1304: Beautiful Destitution

Published: May 1, 2024, 1:15 p.m.

\u201cBeware of over-concern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.\u201d - Rudyard Kipling / the emptiness that drives us to seek fulfillment through externals / the treasure in the heart of the sadhu / affection for others running through affection for Krishna / prema is the wealth that makes everything else appear pale / the steady engagement in releasing, accepting and stepping up one notch / the ocean of eternal happiness / \u201cThis is misery, but it gives me a laugh\u2026. All that is left of this family life is a list of names.\u201d - Bhaktivedanta Swami / \u201cI gradually take away all the wealth of those upon whom I am merciful.\u201d - Krishna / with Krishna, there\u2019s beauty in destitution

SB 7.7.45-47