Quotes by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura

Service

Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura taught that the constitutional nature of the jīva is to serve — and that all genuine spiritual progress flows from the cultivation of that spirit of service toward Kṛṣṇa, the Vaiṣṇavas, and the mission of the paramparā. The quotes collected here are drawn from his books, articles and songs, with links to the full source for deeper reading.

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“ An Impediment to Service

Due to attachment to worldly pleasures in childhood and youth, I have developed many bad habits. Due to the reaction of these sinful acts my body itself has become an impediment to the service of the Supreme Lord.