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Question: Kindly explain how to apply the third verse of the Sīkṣāṣṭakam in practical life?

Jayapataka Swami: There is a book by the famous author, Dale Carnegie, How to Make Friends and Influence People. Basically, the whole book is on the third verse of the Śikṣāṣṭakam. Be humble, praise other people, don’t expect any praise for yourself. You will...

Question: How can we deal with conflicts? I am going through various conflicts in spiritual life, as well as at work. It is very difficult to overcome conflicts. I feel insulted always at work, and with devotees.

Guru Maharaj: In the third verse of the Siksastakam, it says we should be more humble than a straw on the street, more tolerant than a tree. We should offer all respect to others, and not expect any respect for ourselves. In this way, we can constantly chant the Hare...

Question: I find it very difficult to practically follow the third verse of the Sīkṣāṣṭakam. How can a neophyte beginner become prideless and humble?

Guru Maharaj:  If there is anything good that happens then take that as the mercy of Guru and Kṛishṇa. We take it as nothing to be falsely proud about, and if everything is done by the mercy of Guru and Gaurāṅga and we are simply trying to serve Their Lotus Feet, then...
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