Teaching by Example
Srutakirti Dasa: One time it was brought to Srila Prabhupada's attention that a senior devotee was not attending mangala arati or chanting rounds at least with the other devotees. "Do it to set the example for the other devotees," Srila Prabhupada said. "You, yourself are very advanced. You do not need to attend mangala arati, but you should set the example for those that require it."
Thank you, Srila Prabhupada, for being the Acharya. You always taught by example. You chanted rounds. You said three Gayatri mantras a day, rose early in the morning, and put tilak on your transcendental body. You never asked any disciple to do something you were not doing yourself. You always practiced what you preached. You showed us how a pure devotee conducts himself. I have been in illusion since time immemorial, but I pray that I am never deluded into thinking that this process of devotional service is only for the neophyte.
Reference: Srila Prabhupada Uvacha by Srtuakirti Dasa
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