64 Quotes by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.

One must execute devotional service under the guidance of a devotee or directly under the guidance of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is not possible, however, to train oneself without guidance from the spiritual master.

You should not be carried away by the dictation of the mind, but the mind should be carried by your dictation.

Christ means Krishna, love of Godhead, Who has His face annointed with tilak.

If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no customers.

Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.

In spiritual life, one must conduct one's whole life under the guidance of the guru. Only one who executes his spiritual life under the direction of the spiritual master can achieve the mercy of Krishna.

Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.

One who loves Krishna will give Him whatever He wants, and he avoids offering anything which is undesirable or unasked for. Thus, meat, fish and eggs should not be offered to Krishna...Vegetables, grains, fruits, milk and water are the proper foods for human beings and are prescribed by Lord Krishna Himself. Whatever else you eat, can not be offered to Him, since He will not accept it.