Divine Qualities: Mood of Devotion

                            Q. If Bhishma was a devotee of the Lord, then why did he choose to fight against the Pandavas? Also why did he have to undergo a painful situation of lying down in a bed of arrows?

                            In addition, why didn't Bhishmadev surrender to Lord Krishna like Vibhishana surrendered to Lord Rama? Is it because Bhishma gave more importance to his vow (his dharma) than to surrender to Krishna?

                            Q. When one has a goal of becoming a mature sadhaka in Krishna Consciousness, what exactly should we think of?

                            Here are some preliminary thoughts on this wonderful question. In addition to keeping your devotional practices intact with fixed regularity, here are some specific qualities that a mature devotee will exhibit.

                            Q. Why does it say in the Nectar of Devotion that a devotee should not wear clothes that are colored red or blue?