ANXIETY FOR ANXIETY! | SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM 1.11.3 | HG GAURMANDAL PRABHU

This episode explores the nature of liberation in the context of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically addressing the misconception that a liberated soul is emotionless like a robot. The speaker initially discusses the Gita's emphasis on equipoise, contrasting true knowledge (leading to liberation) with mere skill or craftsmanship. A devotee's question about the seeming contradiction between a liberated soul's undisturbed state and the anxiety experienced by the liberated residents of Dwarka leads to a deeper discussion. The speaker explains that anxieties exist, but their nature changes; material anxieties are replaced by anxieties focused on Krishna's service. Furthermore, the speaker clarifies that liberation doesn't mean inactivity but rather engaging in activities within one's constitutional position, emphasizing the importance of fully engaging senses in Krishna's service. Finally, the discussion addresses how to manage anxieties in devotional service, highlighting the need for regulated anxiety and the potential pitfalls of excessive anxiety or offenses against devotees.