(Sri Purusottama Matha, Puri, May 7, 1929)
This material world is temporary—nobody has come here to live forever. When the Supreme Lord keeps one in a particular place, he should gladly stay there and accept His rewards and punishments. All types of rewards and punishments awarded by the Supreme Lord are meant for our benefit. We welcome the rewards of the Lords external energy, Maya, whereas we consider her punishments as troublesome. Since the punishments of Maya are awarded so that one can obtain the Lords mercy, the devotees do not disregard them; rather they gladly accept them as the Lords mercy and simply tolerate them. Those who cannot understand worldly inconveniences to be the Lords mercy ultimately fall into a state of disappointment while searching for material happiness and advancement. Next Saturday, the twentieth day of Vaisakha, is the candana-yatra festival.
During the summer, Sri Radha-Madana-mohanadeva enjoy water pastimes at Narendra-sarovara. During this time many pilgrims visit Sri Ksetra and get respite from their various miseries, as well as the heat. You should come to Sri Purusottama-Ksetra and become relieved of all material distress by hearing the glories of Hari. Our material miseries and scarcities will go away by participating in festivals in the association of those who serve the Supreme Lord. To always remain engaged in hearing and chanting the glories of Lord Hari is the instruction of saintly persons, scriptures, and the Supreme Lord.
We are well by the mercy of Lord Jagannatha. We are getting special opportunities to always chant the holy names of Hari. You should come to Sri Purusottama-ksetra as soon as possible and thus become freed from the clutches of worldly miseries.
(From Patramrita Nectar from letters by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Thakura Prabhupada)
