The following is a compilation of quotes from Srila Prabhupada’s writings and teachings on the topic of the “Spiritual Master and the Disciple“. It was compiled into a book by Subhananda dasa brahmacari and is a must read for anyone wanting to connect to the pure disciplic succession (sampradaya) or who wants to recognise … Read more
Haribol everyone out there in Vaniland 🙂 This morning by Krishna’s grace, I am doing what I love to do. And do you know what that is? That’s right, my dear prabhus, I am associating with a very, very dear devotee of Lord Krishna, and I am very happily exploring his teachings, … Read more
Mmomordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Apr 28, 2010 — CANADA — A journey through India: border to border, bhoga to prasadam. In Sri Caitanya-caritamrta we find several references to sukhta, referring to various preparations made with bitter vegetables. The most common of these is karela, particularly in Bengal, but there is also nimba (neem) leaves, … Read more
National Geographic Society recently devoted an entire issue to Charles Darwin and his speculations regarding the origin of species. Their agenda was to show how Darwin’s ideas are now widely accepted by scientists and researchers while most religious leaders reject Darwin due to their blind faith in scriptures. They quoted Srila Prabhupada briefly, and … Read more
Simply bodily cleanliness may help to some extent, but cleanliness of the mind is necessary, and it is effected by glorifying the Supreme Lord. No one can cleanse the accumulated mental dust without glorifying the Supreme Lord. (Srila Prabhupada, SB 1.17.25 PP)
The chanting Hare Krishna is our main business, that is real initiation. And as you are all following my instruction, in that matter, the initiator is already there. (Srila Prabhupada, Montreal 19 August, 1968)
Well, initiation or no initiation, first thing is knowledge….. Initiation is formality. Just like you go to a school for knowledge, and admission is formality. That is not very important thing. (Srila Prabhupada, 16 October 1976, Chandigarh)
Srila Prabhupada explains that if the spiritual master is honoured by his disciples just like God and if he is sitting on an elevated seat (Vyasasana) then people become envious. What can be done. It is etiquette that the bona fide spiritual master, who is a representative of God, is honoured in this way. … Read more
The Krishna Consciousness Movement is for training men to be independently thoughtful and competent in all types of departments of knowledge and action, not for making bureaucracy. Once there is bureaucracy the whole thing will be spoiled. (Srila Prabhupada letter to Karandhara, Bombay, 22 December 1972)
