Initiation: four no’s and one yes

This initiation by the grace of guru and Krsna, do not take it very leniently. Take it very seriously. It is a great opportunity. Whatever you have promised before the Lord, before your spiritual master, before fire, before Vaisnavas, never deviate from this promise. Then you will keep fixed up in your spiritual life: no illicit sex, no meat-eating, no gambling, no intoxication — these four no’s — and chanting Hare Krsna — one yes. Four no’s and one yes. That will make your life successful. It is very easy. It is not difficult. But maya is very strong, sometimes deviates us. So when there is endeavor by the maya to deviate us, just pray to Krsna, “Please save me. I am surrendered, fully surrendered, and kindly give me protection,” and Krsna will give you protection. But don’t miss this opportunity. That is my request. I have all my good wishes and blessings upon you.

Srila Prabhupada; Initiation Lecture — April 23, 1976, Melbourne

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