Ignorance
Taking medicine without Doctor’s prescription is foolishness. Similarly reading sastra without genuine guru is ignorance.
Taking medicine without Doctor’s prescription is foolishness. Similarly reading sastra without genuine guru is ignorance.

The complication of materialistic life is due to an uncontrolled mind and uncontrolled senses. The animal cannot control his senses, whereas the human being has the sense of decency & can control himself. By controlling the senses, one can understand the position of his self, the Supersoul, the world and their interrelation. Otherwise, we are no better than animals.
Everyone should preach and distribute books if they want to please me in the best way. – Letter to: Sri Govinda, Bombay, 6 Dec, 1974.


We are building temples and developing projects, they are not just buildings or structures. These projects are meant for helping you make spiritual advancement. These projects are meant to bring you closer to Krishna.
Institutional Legislation without inspiration and empowerment is a sign of weakness.
Two things are very important – a very mature and honest understanding of the dangers and sufferings of material existence and faith that the holy name of God has descended to give us supreme shelter.

Chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is the easiest process of meditation in this age.
Srimad Bhagavatam 4.8.53,
Srila Prabhupada

One can be free from all sinful reactions after reaching a place of pilgrimage, but one can have the same benefit at home or at any place simply by chanting the holy name of the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam 2.7.15,
Srila Prabhupada