Guest guest Posted June 19, 2003 Report Share Posted June 19, 2003 > A devotee asked Srila Prabhupada why, if Krsna wants us to go back to > Godhead, is maya so strong. Srila Prabhupada replied that maya is so > strong because our purpose is not strong. > > Told by Jayadvaita Swami. Guest: Why, why is maya so very, very strong if our purpose in life is to be with God? Prabhupada: What is that? Devotee: Why is maya so strong if our purpose is to be with God? Prabhupada: Your purpose is not strong. (laughter). Devotees: Jaya! >>> Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.1 -- New Vrindaban, September 1, 1972 John Nordheimer: Many people have tried to change the world, but we see that they have failed. Many people have tried to see God, but they do not succeed. Prabhupada: That is because their purpose is not strong. That is due to maya, forgetfulness. Just like darkness and light; if your light is strong, there is no darkness. But if you have no light, or if your light is not very strong, there is darkness. This is the principle: If you want to drive away darkness, you must bring light. That is the only medicine. >>> Ref. VedaBase => Interview with the New York Times -- September 2, 1972, New Vrindaban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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