The glory of Srila Prabhupada's presentation of Bhagavad-gita is that his presentation is to illuminate it and not to interpret it.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
We should first of all understand the Lord in His greatness, but as we progress further in devotion we can know Krishna in His sweetness, beyond His majesty.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
As soon as we interpret Bhagavad-gita it becomes useless. So we should not interpret Bhagavad-gita, but follow the instructions given therein.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Those who are interested in majesty, power, and opulence worship Visnu as the Supreme. Those who are more intimate worship Mother Yasoda as superior to Brahma and all the demigods.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06
Following the rules and regulations doesn't make one a robot, because one of the rules is that we must engage in devotional service with love and devotion for Krishna. Rather, by not following the sastras one becomes a robot of maya.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06
The Acarya knows what Krishna wants and establishes it based on sastra.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06
One might become hardhearted by strictly following the rules and regulations if one is too eager to follow rules and regulations just for the sake of following. If one follows the rules and regulations strictly to please Krishna that makes the heart soft.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06
Modern education is to make one an educated moron with no idea of one's existential position.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06
Clear philosophical understanding comes only from acting wholely and solely for the pleasure of Krishna.
Lecture on "Great devotees exhibited ecstasy but we shouldn't" – Salem – Nov'06
Because we don't know about Krishna, we talk of politicians, sportspersons, movie stars and many others whom we think are great. But Krishna is far, far greater. Therefore we should think of Krishna and glorify Him.
Lecture on "Understanding Krishna through Bhagavad Gita" – Salem – 8th Nov'06