It is
stated, therefore, that all men should take advantage of hearing from
realized souls and gradually become able to understand everything. The
worship of the Supreme Lord will then undoubtedly take place. Lord
Caitanya has said that in this age no one needs to change his
position, but one should give up the endeavor to understand the
Absolute Truth by speculative reasoning. One should learn to become
the servant of those who are in knowledge of the Supreme Lord. If one
is fortunate enough to take shelter of a pure devotee, hear from him
about self-realization and follow in his footsteps, one will be
gradually elevated to the position of a pure devotee. In this verse
particularly, the process of hearing is strongly recommended, and this
is very appropriate. Although the common man is often not as capable
as so-called philosophers, faithful hearing from an authoritative
person will help one transcend this material existence and go back to
Godhead, back to home.
(B.G. 13.26)
and whilst there are no embodied authoritative persons...stick to prayer and the books..or go to a different path if you want weekly feel good socializing! cos 'hanging out' in the fringes of the increasingly shallow and abbherated form of KC that is now prevalent in current vaisnave cirlces will waste your life to be sure....
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