Feb 21 2008 - VrindavanAfter chatting with old friends in Vrindavan India and the USA, I have come to the conclusion that they all have their own accurate or distorted view of history, the pastimes of AC Bhaktivendanta Swami , his purpose and preaching methods. I was able to harmonize this by contemplation on the words found in Jaiva Dharma that clearly describe Sukriti.
Even though hundreds, and thousands of searching souls come in connection with the divine energy not all have the same amount of accumulated spiritual merit (sukriti). That is why they perceive events differently. When like minds meet they work together for sometime, maybe one hour, one day or hundreds of lifetimes, then again they go their separate ways. Not everyone was able to see reality as it was. The modes of nature also influences one vision,desires etc. that is why it is absolutely necessary for young devotees to be chaste toward their living guru as to not be misled by illusion . The Guru most be free himself from illusion otherwise he is useless.
The point is that the souls individually must search out Sri Radha and Krishna within their heart and when bhava is aroused by good association Sri Krishna will manifest himself and his leelas to his pure devotee.
