64 Quotes by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

A tree full of ripened fruits bows down naturally, because of the weight of the fruits and its willingness to make its fruits accessible to others.

Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance

One should not be happy or distressed over desirables and undesirables, knowing that such feelings are just created by the mind.

A devotee should be fixed in the conclusion that, the spiritual master cannot be subject to criticism and should never be considered equal to a common man.

Books are the basis; purity is the force; preaching is the essence; utility is the principle.

One has to ascertain the right path for his activities by following in the footsteps of great saintly persons and books of knowledge under the guidance of a spiritual master.

When a Krishna Conscious person is elevated to a responsible position, he never becomes puffed up. Just like a tree when over-laden with fruits becomes humble and lower down. Similarly, a great soul in Krishna Consciousness becomes humbler than the grass and bowed down like the fruitful trees because a Krishna Conscious person acts as the agent of Krishna, therefore he discharges his duty with great responsibility.

Living entity is food for another living entity, it does not mean that I shall eat my children also. There is discretion.

Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed