All embodied souls are under the control of the three modes or qualities of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance. Lord Krishna explains what these modes are, how they act upon us, how one transcends them and the symptoms of one who has attained the transcendental state. 

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Chapter 14 --  The Three Modes of Material Nature -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

The ultimate purpose of Vedic knowledge is to detach oneself from the entanglement of the material world and to understand Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. One who understands Krishna's supreme identity surrenders unto Him and engages in His devotional service.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Chapter 15 --  The Yoga of the Supreme Person -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

Those who possess demoniac qualities and who live whimsically, without following the regulations of scripture, attain lower births and further material bondage. But those who possess divine qualities and regulated lives, abiding by scriptural authority, gradually attain spiritual perfection.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Chapter 16 --  The Divine and Demoniac Natures -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

There are three types of faith, corresponding to and evolving from the three modes of material nature. Acts performed by those whose faith is in passion and ignorance yield only impermanent, material results. But acts performed in goodness in accord with scriptural injunctions lead to devotion to Lord Krishna. 

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Chapter 17 --  The Divisions of Faith -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

Krishna explains renunciation and the effects of the modes of nature on consciousness and activity. He explains Brahman realization, the glories of the Gita and its essence: by absolute, unconditional loving surrender unto Lord Krishna, one returns to Krishna's abode, being freed from all sins. 

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.

Chapter 18 --  The Perfection of Renunciation -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

Learning the Science of the Soul covers the fundamental principles everyone who wants to understand their existence beyond the material body and senses needs from the timeless knowledge of the ancient Vedic texts of India presented by the greatest authority on Vedic knowledge, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Includes articles on:
- Seeing the Aim of Human Life
- Reincarnation and Beyond
- Truth and Beauty
- Relevant Inquiries
- Soul Research

"Who is Srila Prabhupada?" people often ask. Srila Prabhupada eclipsed conventional designations. People have called him a scholar, a philosopher, a cultural ambassador, a prolific author, a religious leader, a spiritual teacher, a social critic and a holy man. In truth he was all these things and more. 

Srila Prabhupada is a true holy man (sadhu) of deep intlellectual and spiritual sensitivity--he has a real deep concern and compassion for society which currently lacks a real spiritual dimension.

For the enlightenment of human society Srila Prabhupada produced some eighty volumes of translations and summary studies of India's great spiritual classics. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message that the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of ancient India's Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from the Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. 

Srila Prabhupada transmits, in plain English, the same the same timeless knowledge that other great self-realized teachers have spoken for millennia--knowledge that opens up the secrets of the self within us, nature and the universe,  and the Supreme Self within and without.

Srila Prabhupada speaks with startling clarity and a kind of convincing, simple eloquence and proves just how relevant the science of self-realization is to our modern world and our own lives.

The Science of Self Realization -- 01 Learning The Science Of The Soul - Srila Prabhupada

Many are confused when it comes to choosing a spiritual master. In these clear and illuminating articles Srila Prabhupada clears up the qualifications of a bona fide spiritual master and differentiates the real spiritual master from the many bogus imitation spiritual masters who are a great stumbling block in the path of anyone searching true spiritual enlightenment.

"Who is Srila Prabhupada?" people often ask. Srila Prabhupada eclipsed conventional designations. People have called him a scholar, a philosopher, a cultural ambassador, a prolific author, a religious leader, a spiritual teacher, a social critic and a holy man. In truth he was all these things and more. 

Srila Prabhupada is a true holy man (sadhu) of deep intlellectual and spiritual sensitivity--he has a real deep concern and compassion for society which currently lacks a real spiritual dimension.

For the enlightenment of human society Srila Prabhupada produced some eighty volumes of translations and summary studies of India's great spiritual classics. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message that the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of ancient India's Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from the Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. 

Srila Prabhupada transmits, in plain English, the same the same timeless knowledge that other great self-realized teachers have spoken for millennia--knowledge that opens up the secrets of the self within us, nature and the universe,  and the Supreme Self within and without.

Srila Prabhupada speaks with startling clarity and a kind of convincing, simple eloquence and proves just how relevant the science of self-realization is to our modern world and our own lives.

02 Choosing A Spiritual Master -- The Science of Self Realization -- Srila Prabhupada

In "Looking at the Cultural Background" Srila Prabhupada explains the origins of the Hare Krishna Movement in India and establishes its roots and authenticity in the ancient Vedic texts.

Interestingly Srila Prabhupada differentiates the Hare Krishna Movement from Hinduism. Prabhupada clearly states that Krishna Consciousness is not Hinduism. Krishna consciousness is not a sectarian religious system. No. Krishna consciousness is the science of God. 

"Who is Srila Prabhupada?" people often ask. Srila Prabhupada eclipsed conventional designations. People have called him a scholar, a philosopher, a cultural ambassador, a prolific author, a religious leader, a spiritual teacher, a social critic and a holy man. In truth he was all these things and more. 

Srila Prabhupada is a true holy man (sadhu) of deep intellectual and spiritual sensitivity--he has a real deep concern and compassion for society which currently lacks a real spiritual dimension.

For the enlightenment of human society Srila Prabhupada produced some eighty volumes of translations and summary studies of India's great spiritual classics. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message that the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of ancient India's Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from the Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. 

Srila Prabhupada transmits, in plain English, the same the same timeless knowledge that other great self-realized teachers have spoken for millennia--knowledge that opens up the secrets of the self within us, nature and the universe,  and the Supreme Self within and without.

Srila Prabhupada speaks with startling clarity and a kind of convincing, simple eloquence and proves just how relevant the science of self-realization is to our modern world and our own lives.

03 Looking At The Cultural Background -- The Science of Self Realization -- Srila Prabhupada

In this section of "Science of Self-Realization" Srila Prabhupada reveals that the name of "Christ" and the name "Krishna" are actually the same name referring to the same Supreme Personality of Godhead. 

In the original Greek Christ is Cristos, in India another name of Krishna is Krista. So the name is the same, Krishna, Christ, Cristos, Krsta, they are all simply different ways of pronouncing "Krishna".

"Who is Srila Prabhupada?" people often ask. Srila Prabhupada eclipsed conventional designations. People have called him a scholar, a philosopher, a cultural ambassador, a prolific author, a religious leader, a spiritual teacher, a social critic and a holy man. In truth he was all these things and more. 

Srila Prabhupada is a true holy man (sadhu) of deep intellectual and spiritual sensitivity--he has a real deep concern and compassion for society which currently lacks a real spiritual dimension.

For the enlightenment of human society Srila Prabhupada produced some eighty volumes of translations and summary studies of India's great spiritual classics. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message that the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of ancient India's Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from the Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. 

Srila Prabhupada transmits, in plain English, the same the same timeless knowledge that other great self-realized teachers have spoken for millennia--knowledge that opens up the secrets of the self within us, nature and the universe,  and the Supreme Self within and without.

Srila Prabhupada speaks with startling clarity and a kind of convincing, simple eloquence and proves just how relevant the science of self-realization is to our modern world and our own lives.

04 Understanding Krishna And Christ -- The Science of Self Realization -- Srila Prabhupada

This section of "The Science of Self-Realization" describes how to practice yoga in the current age which is called Kali-yuga. 

Generally speaking this Kali-yuga is a very difficult time for practicing any type of spirituality, meditation or yoga. The atmosphere is very disturbed and people are full of anxiety and have so many problems. It is very difficult for them to pacify the mind, which is necessary for practicing yoga.

So it is virtually impossible to practice the meditational forms of yoga like hatha-yoga, astanga-yoga, etc., in this Kali-yuga. However there is one great benefit of this Kali-yuga. That is by simply chanting the Hare Krishna mantra:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

One can very easily pacify the mind and counteract all the difficulties of Kali-yuga and make rapid advancement in spiritual life. This process of chanting Hare Krishna is called "Bhakti Yoga" and this Bhakti Yoga is the only practical method of yoga that can be practiced in this Kali-yuga.

"Who is Srila Prabhupada?" people often ask. Srila Prabhupada eclipsed conventional designations. People have called him a scholar, a philosopher, a cultural ambassador, a prolific author, a religious leader, a spiritual teacher, a social critic and a holy man. In truth he was all these things and more. 

Srila Prabhupada is a true holy man (sadhu) of deep intellectual and spiritual sensitivity--he has a real deep concern and compassion for society which currently lacks a real spiritual dimension.

For the enlightenment of human society Srila Prabhupada produced some eighty volumes of translations and summary studies of India's great spiritual classics. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message that the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of ancient India's Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from the Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. 

Srila Prabhupada transmits, in plain English, the same the same timeless knowledge that other great self-realized teachers have spoken for millennia--knowledge that opens up the secrets of the self within us, nature and the universe,  and the Supreme Self within and without.

Srila Prabhupada speaks with startling clarity and a kind of convincing, simple eloquence and proves just how relevant the science of self-realization is to our modern world and our own lives.

Chapter 14 -- The Three Modes of Material Nature -- Bhagavad-gita As It Is -- Srila Prabhupada

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