The mind is the most important of all senses – as it is responsible for all our tasks and activities. It is where our ideas and thoughts originate. The mind has three functions: thinking, feeling, and willing. In the past, saints and yogis could easily meditate for long periods. Focusing on one thing for a long time can be challenging in today’s distracted world. In this age, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu recommends thinking of Krishna by chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra. The mind can remain fixed on the transcendental sound vibration by chanting this mantra attentively. By immersing ourselves in this mantra, we can keep our minds set on the sound vibration, helping us think of Krishna constantly.

We must offer our pranams to Krishna by bowing down to Him. This act of reverence helps us cultivate a sense of humility and surrender towards the Lord. Hence, we should bow down and offer respect to the Lord in the temple or even at one’s home.

Lord Krishna wants our sincere devotion. This is just like how a loving father would expect his children to listen to him for their own well-being. By doing so, we avoid becoming falsely independent and bring unnecessary suffering upon ourselves. Just as a father desires a close relationship with his children, Krishna desires our love and surrender. This loving connection safeguards us from the miseries of this world and guarantees our swift return to His eternal kingdom of knowledge and bliss.

There are many temples of Lord Krishna where devotees are engaged in worshipping Him in the form of arca-murti. By regularly visiting these temples and actively participating in the various services offered to the Deity, we can immerse our minds in the thoughts of Krishna.

Lord Krishna assures us that by following these four instructions faithfully,  we can transcend the suffering and hardships of this material world forever and reunite with Him.