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The fact is that they will surely not be concerned about the material life at all. Material world is temporary and gets destroyed from time to time and hence true only to the extent when it is used for Krishna's service. Surely the most important significance of Goloka is that the mood of awe and reverence is conspicuous by it's absence. Therefore the only thing that the Gopas and Gopis are aware of is that Krishna is their friend, brother, son, or a lover. Nothing else for sure :-)

What was the reason for breaking? Do you accept Krishna as the Supreme Person?

Kulapavana ji, your theory that what we experience in material world makes us what we are in the spiritual world cannot be correct. The simple reason being that reality is not based on illusion. Shadow exists because there is a real form somewhere, similarly illusion exists because there is reality somewhere.. Illusion requires reality for existence and it is not the other way round :-)

Very well said gHari Prabhu! What Srila Prabhupada has done will seem to be like so-called myth to future generations, as Krishna's lilas are so-called myth to people who do not want to develop the faith...

Well said stonehearted Prabhu. I'd call you butterhearted by the way ;-) And Kulapavana Prabhu, it's so nice that you accepted about your use of words...

Even the people who are inclined to Krishna consciousness consider this age to be very good because in this age of Kali the process of spirituality has been eased out considering that people will get too much attracted to the material comforts. Yes, there is nothing wrong in the development of technology and it is indeed very good. But while developing the technology if we can also try to understand the Supreme Person because of whom the whole universe is functioning, then it will be great. Real person who loves The Supreme Person does not hypocritically condemn anything but uses everything in the service of the Supreme Person, thus fulfilling the real purpose for which the thing was made in the first place :-)

Krishna is present in the form of Paramaatma inside each one of us and He is surely connecting each and every one of us. As spoken by Krishna: Mattah Parataram Naanyat Kinchid Asti Dhananjaya Mayi Sarvam Idam Proktam Sutre Mani Gana Iva "O conqueror of wealth [Arjuna], there is no Truth superior to Me. Everything rests upon Me, as pearls are strung on a thread." - BG 7.7

Well, the Rig Veda can be "interpreted" to see this "Reality". After all, Absolute Truth is only One. Sure scriptures do change, that is the reason Krishna said: Sa Kaaleneha Mahat Yogo Nashtah Parantapah. But, the greatness is that Krishna personally comes and helps us understand the difference between Reality and Illusion and unfortunately due to our conditioned nature we are attracted towards the illusion. I am trying to give credit where it is due and am trying to be as practical as possible, at the same time trying to understand the Vedic viewpoint.

What you have said is absolutely right, but please don't be too harsh with your language. This is my humble request...

Very well said... Yes, love for Krishna is something which is inherent nature of all, and which can be realised by engaging in hearing about Krishna with pure mind (Shravanaadi Shuddha Chitte Koraye Udaya)...!

Very well said. That was indeed the prayer of one of the 12 Mahajans - Prahlada Maharaja, when he said: Naivodvije Para Duratyaya Vaitaranyas Tvad Virya Gaayana Mahaamrta Magna Chittah Shoche Tato Vimukha Chetasa Indriyaartha Maayaa Sukhaaya Bharam Udvahato Vimudhaan "O best of the great personalities, I am not at all afraid of material existence, for wherever I stay I am fully absorbed in thoughts of Your glories and activities. My concern is only for the fools and rascals who are making elaborate plans for material happiness and maintaining their families, societies and countries. I am simply concerned with love for them." - SB 7.9.43

Yes, both is the correct answer :-)

Gaudiya Vaishnava teaching of Shree Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is not an interpretation of reality but "Reality" itself. Ok, even if hypothetically agreed that the scriptures can change over time, but the basics of scriptures never change. For the material science even the basic theory is changed over a period of time. Please note that I am not terming that science is useless. Anything, if it is used in the service of Krishna, is not useless. If science can be used to establish faith in the Supreme Person, then it's not useless. If sceintific tools are used to glorify Krishna, then surely it's not useless. In fact, the aim of developing all the scientific things is fulfilled if it can be used in the Lord's service.

Search for knowledge could be never ending quest for the scientists because they do not have faith in the existence of the Supreme Person. I am not saying that all the scientists are like that, but surely there are many who do not have faith in an Ultimate Person who controls everything. This lack of faith is what makes the scientist think that they can do superb activities when the fact is that they even do not know whether they are going to live the next moment or not? You have stated all this from the so-called "History" which also changes in accordance with time. Why do you want to quote mundane so-called historical findings to prove your point that the Vedic knowledge has changed. Why not be assured by Krishna's instruction that the thing which constantly changes is temporary and hence faith cannot be placed in that? Of course, from your arguements I can clearly understand that you have chosen to follow the path of scientist and wish you Good luck with that :-)

Just looking at the beautiful woman is surely not illicit sex as you yourself know quite well.. It is the intention behind the looking which tells whether it is illicit or not. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu set a perfect example and said that even looking at a wooden form of a lady can cause agitation...

Illicit sex is impure as mentioned in the Vedic scriptures and confirmed by Srila Prabhupada many times...

When you mention aspiring devotee, that itself indicates that Krishna's mercy is already on that person.. Of course, the person has to try to slowly and steadily improve the gratification such that all the other kinds of enjoyment will lessen their attraction towards them. This takes time for sure, but it has to be tried sincerely and boldly, taking into consideration what are the likes of Krishna.

May 25th, 1976 ...Using the logic of the downward flow of liquid, Prabhupada concluded, "I love Krsna and, because the soul is part and parcel of Krsna, therefore I love the soul. And because the soul is within this body, therefore I love the body. There is no difficulty to understand." Source: "A Transcendental Diary Vol 2" by HG Hari Sauri dasa

Shree Krishna Mahaprasadam ki Jai!!! Srila Prabhupada ki Jai!!!

Prabhupada stated many times which I'm paraphrasing as -- Either you believe the Scientists who change their theory constantly or you try to have constant faith in the Vedic scriptures which do not change. So, it is upto the individuals to decide which path they want to take...

It's interesting to note that BKG Swami posted this query in a Public forum. I wonder was this discussed before within the GBC? Anyways, Prabhupada just wanted to spread Krishna Consciousness all around the world and if the intentions are actually that then it's fine. It seems that there is a very thin line between propogating Krishna Consciousness far and wide and maintaining the requisite standard of purity.