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Prabhupada: Yes. Farming, agriculture, that is nice. There is a proverb: agriculture is the noblest profession. Agriculture is noblest, and Krsna was farmer, His father. (Room Conversation -- May 11, 1969, Columbus)…
Prabhupada: How Krishna can become male? (your question),". . . I read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, chap. 11, text 7, 'Oh, Creator of the Universe, You are our mother, well-wisher, Lord, father, the spiritual…
''--- And in economics, we have read Marshall's economics. He gives, "The economic development takes place by family affection." Therefore in India, the father-mother takes the responsibility of the son, to make…
So one must be enthusiastic, one must be patient, one must be confident, one must execute the duties, one must associate with devotees, and one must be very honest in dealing. Six…
"This time I have passed, what I have done for Krsna?" This is the character of advancement: "What I have done for Krsna? What I have done for my Guru Maharaja?" If…
Prabhupada: Yes. That I want. So much land is lying, and these rascals are not developing. And they are making... What is that? Coal. They are interested with these bricks and stones,…
'' So first of all, I must thank you all for bringing me in this new temple, because when I first came, my ambition was to start temple here in New York,…
Srila Prabhupada, "So all the demigods, they are appointed by the Supreme Lord to execute the law and order. Because this material world is a chaotic condition, therefore there is a necessity…
Srila Prabhupada: "As for the common man, if he is a good soul, then there is a chance for advancement by hearing. This hearing process is very important. Lord Caitanya, who preached…
“Kṛṣṇa consciousness means instead of satisfying one's own senses, one should be ready to satisfy the senses of Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Prabhupada 25th July 1971, New York
