Books are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.
SRILA PRABHUPADABooks are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.
More Srila Prabhupada Quotes
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A grain of devotion is more valuable thank tons of faithlessness.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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Anyone who is steady in his determination for the advanced stage of spiritual realization and can equally tolerate the onslaughts of distress and happiness is certainly a person eligible for liberation.
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A devotee should be fixed in the conclusion that, the spiritual master cannot be subject to criticism and should never be considered equal to a common man.
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Since one cannot visually experience the presence of the Supersoul, He appears before us as a liberated devotee. Such a spiritual master is none other than Krishna himself.
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This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciouness – namely sensual, mental and intellectual.
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Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance
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A bona fide spiritual master, under the guidance of authorities, can turn anyone to the Vaisnava cult so that naturally he may come to the topmost position of a brahmana.
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Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
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One should not be happy or distressed over desirables and undesirables, knowing that such feelings are just created by the mind.
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The highest summit of spiritual perfection is knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.
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Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.
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If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no customers.
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A disciple serves the spiritual master with the sole purpose of getting instructions from him.
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