(Kadamba Kanana Swami, Untitled Lecture)
My spiritual master was in New York dressed like a monk and a policeman said, “So, you are a monk, what is it that you have to give up?” and his answer was, “Suffering!” That’s it! Sometimes people ask us, “What do you have to give up?” All you have to give up is suffering! Nothing more! Very simple actually; because if you become Krsna conscious, you become free from suffering. It may take a little time but eventually you will become free from suffering. Thus this Krsna consciousness movement is very important and valuable. This is an amazing movement and it does not matter who you are; this movement gives you a chance; this movement offers you an opportunity to go to the spiritual world…