Material existence is blazing and its flames are jumping high. We have become so accustomed to our position within material existence that we consider it to be a great happiness. The spiritual master is He who makes us realise our true position, an ocean of mercy. The transcendental pastimes here are the life giving elixirs for anyone on the path of devotion to God, given by Srila Narayana Maharaja.

An important aspect of devotional practice, observing the festival days outlined in the Vaisnava calendar. Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja speaks on appropriate topic on these days, such as the appearance day of an incarnation of God, or any other significant day. Narayana Maharaja, I first met Swamiji, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Propagator of Hare Krishna Mission, Iskcon, in 1950 when I was staying with my gurudeva in our temple in Calcutta.

These are Verses of very beautiful poetry which stimulate the sentiment of bhakti, devotional serive to God. Stringing these verses together, Sanatana Goswami has composed a necklace for the benefit of the sadhakas, devotees, of this world, and when sadhakas keep these verses in their hearts, it is as if they are wearing this necklace around their necks, while taking Harinama, chanting the holy names of God.