Why we choose to remain in this material world, life after life-SP
March 10, 2012 in Articles, Damaghosa Dasa by Nityananda Rama dasa
Hare Krsna to All
Pranams
All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Below is one of my favorite lectures delivered by Srila Prabhupada.
Why is that ?
Because he explains so clearly, so nicely, in such a way that practically
anyone can understand-WHY we remain in this material world-even as devotees.
Spend a little “quality time” here with the Lord’s empowered representative and
see what I mean..
Hare Krsna
Damaghosa das
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Karandhara: Translation: (SB 2.9.1) Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King, unless one is influenced by the energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, there is no meaning to the relationship of the pure soul in pure consciousness with the material body. It is just like the dreamer seeing his own body working.” Prabhupada: So, purport? Karandhara: “Purport. The question of Maharaja Pariksit is perfectly answered as to how a living entity began his material life, although he is apart from the material body and the mind.” Prabhupada: It is a very important question. Pariksit Maharaja inquired… Many people inquired that “How the living entity was with Krsna, he became fallen in this material world?” Is not done? This question is raised? So this question is answered here, that “How the living entity who was with Krsna became fallen down in contact with this material qualities?” So this is the answer. Read the translation. Karandhara: “Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O king, unless one is influenced by the energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead…” Prabhupada: It is simply the influence of the material energy, nothing. Actually he has not fallen. Another example given is given. Just like the moon is covered with scattered cloud, the passing cloud.