Question: In Srimad Bhagavatam 4.4.13 purport, Srila Prabhupada writes, “a great soul may forgive offences but Krsna does not excuse offences to the dust of that great soul’s feet.” First how do we understand this? Second, in case one feels that one has offended a devotee, he can seek forgiveness but how can one save one’s self from offences to the dust of his feet?

Jayapataka Swami: (audio break) Forgive someone for his offence but if the devotee doesn’t forgive then Krsna, He won’t forgive. You could go to Krsna and ask please forgive me for the offense to Your devotee, but He won’t do it. You have to go to the devotee and get...