# Timeless Wisdom *1,080 curated quotes from Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures, conversations, and letters* --- These collections distill Śrīla Prabhupāda's vast spoken legacy into accessible, shareable wisdom. Each quote is hand-selected from verified transcripts—gateways to deeper study, not replacements for it. --- ## The Soul & Identity *Understanding who we are beyond the body* - [[wiki/quotes/The Nature of the Soul|The Nature of the Soul]] — The eternal, unchanging self - [[wiki/quotes/Consciousness|Consciousness]] — Awareness as the symptom of the soul - [[wiki/quotes/The Supersoul|The Supersoul]] — Paramātmā, the Lord in the heart - [[wiki/quotes/The Spiritual Body|The Spiritual Body]] — Our eternal form in the spiritual world - [[wiki/quotes/The Subtle Body|The Subtle Body]] — Mind, intelligence, and false ego - [[wiki/quotes/The Marginal Position|The Marginal Position]] — Between matter and spirit - [[wiki/quotes/Equality of All Souls|Equality of All Souls]] — Seeing the soul in all beings - [[wiki/quotes/Forgetfulness|Forgetfulness]] — How we forgot our eternal nature - [[wiki/quotes/Free Will|Free Will]] — Independence and its consequences - [[wiki/quotes/Real Religion|Real Religion]] — The eternal function of the soul --- ## God & His Energies *The Supreme Person and His divine manifestations* - [[wiki/quotes/The Supreme Personality of Godhead|The Supreme Personality of Godhead]] — Kṛṣṇa, the source of all - [[wiki/quotes/Kṛṣṇa's Form and Beauty|Kṛṣṇa's Form and Beauty]] — The all-attractive Lord - [[wiki/quotes/Kṛṣṇa's Qualities|Kṛṣṇa's Qualities]] — His unlimited transcendental attributes - [[wiki/quotes/Kṛṣṇa's Pastimes|Kṛṣṇa's Pastimes]] — His eternal spiritual activities - [[wiki/quotes/Kṛṣṇa's Abode|Kṛṣṇa's Abode]] — The supreme destination - [[wiki/quotes/The Universal Form|The Universal Form]] — Viśvarūpa, the cosmic manifestation - [[wiki/quotes/Avatāras and Incarnations|Avatāras and Incarnations]] — The Lord's descents - [[wiki/quotes/The Material Energy (Māyā)|The Material Energy]] — Prakṛti, the external energy - [[wiki/quotes/The Spiritual Energy|The Spiritual Energy]] — The internal potency - [[wiki/quotes/The Three Modes of Material Nature|The Three Modes]] — Goodness, passion, and ignorance --- ## The Spiritual Master & Scripture *Receiving transcendental knowledge* - [[wiki/quotes/The Spiritual Master|The Spiritual Master]] — The transparent via medium - [[wiki/quotes/Disciplic Succession|Disciplic Succession]] — The chain of spiritual masters - [[wiki/quotes/The Ācāryas|The Ācāryas]] — Teachers who teach by example - [[wiki/quotes/Initiation|Initiation]] — Beginning spiritual life formally - [[wiki/quotes/Following the Mahājanas|Following the Mahājanas]] — Great devotees as guides - [[wiki/quotes/Vedic Knowledge|Vedic Knowledge]] — Descending perfect knowledge - [[wiki/quotes/Śāstra (Scripture)|Śāstra]] — Scripture as authority - [[wiki/quotes/Bhagavad-gītā|Bhagavad-gītā]] — The essence of Vedic wisdom - [[wiki/quotes/Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]] — The ripened fruit of knowledge - [[wiki/quotes/The Four Defects|The Four Defects]] — Limitations of human knowledge --- ## Devotional Service *The practice of bhakti-yoga* - [[wiki/quotes/Bhakti-yoga|Bhakti-yoga]] — The path of devotional service - [[wiki/quotes/Hearing and Chanting|Hearing and Chanting]] — The primary practices - [[wiki/quotes/The Nine Processes|The Nine Processes]] — Complete devotional engagement - [[wiki/quotes/Deity Worship|Deity Worship]] — Serving the Lord's form - [[wiki/quotes/Arcana|Arcana]] — Temple worship and rituals - [[wiki/quotes/Remembering Kṛṣṇa|Remembering Kṛṣṇa]] — Constant meditation - [[wiki/quotes/Surrender|Surrender]] — The essential principle - [[wiki/quotes/Faith (Śraddhā)|Faith]] — The foundation of spiritual life - [[wiki/quotes/Service Attitude|Service Attitude]] — The mood of a devotee - [[wiki/quotes/Pure Devotion|Pure Devotion]] — Unmotivated, uninterrupted service - [[wiki/quotes/Rules and Regulations|Rules and Regulations]] — Discipline in devotion - [[wiki/quotes/Spiritual Progress|Spiritual Progress]] — Advancing in bhakti --- ## The Holy Name *The power of chanting* - [[wiki/quotes/The Mahā-mantra|The Mahā-mantra]] — Hare Kṛṣṇa, the great chant - [[wiki/quotes/Power of the Holy Name|Power of the Holy Name]] — Unlimited spiritual potency - [[wiki/quotes/Chanting and Hearing|Chanting and Hearing]] — The process of realization - [[wiki/quotes/Kīrtana|Kīrtana]] — Congregational chanting - [[wiki/quotes/Misfortune of This Age|Misfortune of This Age]] — Why chanting is essential now --- ## The Path of Knowledge *Understanding through wisdom* - [[wiki/quotes/Renunciation|Renunciation]] — Giving up material attachment - [[wiki/quotes/Detachment|Detachment]] — Freedom from material bonds - [[wiki/quotes/Satisfaction from Devotion|Satisfaction from Devotion]] — Inner fulfillment - [[wiki/quotes/Simplicity of the Process|Simplicity of the Process]] — Easy for the sincere - [[wiki/quotes/The Mahātmā|The Mahātmā]] — The great soul --- ## Devotee Relationships *Association and community* - [[wiki/quotes/Sādhu-saṅga|Sādhu-saṅga]] — Association of devotees - [[wiki/quotes/Association|Association]] — The power of good company - [[wiki/quotes/Preaching|Preaching]] — Spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness - [[wiki/quotes/Lord Caitanya's Mission|Lord Caitanya's Mission]] — The saṅkīrtana movement --- ## Society & Culture *Spiritual principles in daily life* - [[wiki/quotes/Varṇāśrama-dharma|Varṇāśrama-dharma]] — Spiritual social organization - [[wiki/quotes/Kali-yuga|Kali-yuga]] — The age of quarrel - [[wiki/quotes/Family Life & Relationships|Family Life]] — Marriage and household duties - [[wiki/quotes/Karma|Karma]] — Action and reaction - [[wiki/quotes/Death|Death]] — The ultimate test - [[wiki/quotes/Education|Education]] — True learning and knowledge - [[wiki/quotes/Materialism|Materialism]] — The illusion of material happiness - [[wiki/quotes/Sinful Activities|Sinful Activities]] — Actions to avoid - [[wiki/quotes/Purity|Purity]] — Internal and external cleanliness - [[wiki/quotes/Human Life|Human Life]] — The special opportunity - [[wiki/quotes/Civilization|Civilization]] — True human culture --- ## Mind & Senses *Controlling the inner world* - [[wiki/quotes/The Mind|The Mind]] — Friend or enemy - [[wiki/quotes/The Senses|The Senses]] — Gateways to bondage or liberation - [[wiki/quotes/Māyā|Māyā]] — The illusory energy - [[wiki/quotes/Desire|Desire]] — The root of action - [[wiki/quotes/Attachment|Attachment]] — Material bondage - [[wiki/quotes/Suffering|Suffering]] — The nature of material existence - [[wiki/quotes/Modes of Nature|Modes of Nature]] — Influences on consciousness - [[wiki/quotes/False Ego|False Ego]] — Misidentification with matter - [[wiki/quotes/Ignorance|Ignorance]] — The cause of bondage - [[wiki/quotes/Happiness|Happiness]] — True and false pleasure - [[wiki/quotes/Liberation|Liberation]] — Freedom from material bondage --- ## The Demigods & Cosmic Order *Understanding the universe* - [[wiki/quotes/The Demigods|The Demigods]] — Universal administrators - [[wiki/quotes/The Material World|The Material World]] — The place of misery - [[wiki/quotes/The Spiritual World|The Spiritual World]] — The eternal abode - [[wiki/quotes/Reincarnation|Reincarnation]] — Transmigration of the soul - [[wiki/quotes/Time (Kāla)|Time]] — The destroyer --- ## Practical Life *Applying spiritual principles* - [[wiki/quotes/Prasādam|Prasādam]] — Sanctified food - [[wiki/quotes/The Four Principles|The Four Principles]] — Regulative foundations - [[wiki/quotes/The Temple|The Temple]] — The Lord's house - [[wiki/quotes/Cows and Protection|Cows and Protection]] — Go-rakṣya --- ## East Meets West *The global spread of Kṛṣṇa consciousness* - [[wiki/quotes/India and the West|India and the West]] — Spiritual exchange - [[wiki/quotes/ISKCON|ISKCON]] — The worldwide movement - [[wiki/quotes/War and Peace|War and Peace]] — The cause of conflict - [[wiki/quotes/Science and God|Science and God]] — Knowledge and faith --- ## The Highest Topics *The pinnacle of devotion* - [[wiki/quotes/Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa|Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa]] — The divine couple - [[wiki/quotes/The Gopīs|The Gopīs]] — The highest devotees - [[wiki/quotes/Vṛndāvana|Vṛndāvana]] — The holy land - [[wiki/quotes/Love of God|Love of God]] — Prema, the ultimate goal --- ## Personal Qualities *Developing devotional character* - [[wiki/quotes/Determination|Determination]] — Firm resolve in devotion - [[wiki/quotes/Enthusiasm|Enthusiasm]] — Eagerness in service - [[wiki/quotes/Tolerance|Tolerance]] — Forbearance and endurance - [[wiki/quotes/Humility|Humility]] — The foundation of advancement - [[wiki/quotes/Gratitude|Gratitude]] — Thankfulness to Kṛṣṇa and guru --- ## The Ultimate Goal *Perfection of human life* - [[wiki/quotes/Perfection of Life|Perfection of Life]] — The highest achievement - [[wiki/quotes/The Goal|The Goal]] — Going back to Godhead - [[wiki/quotes/Urgency|Urgency]] — The preciousness of time --- ## Earlier Collections *Additional topics on life and purpose* - [[wiki/quotes/Purpose of Human Life|Purpose of Human Life]] — The special opportunity of human existence - [[wiki/quotes/Real Happiness|Real Happiness]] — Temporary pleasure vs lasting satisfaction - [[wiki/quotes/Death and Dying|Death and Dying]] — Understanding mortality and transition - [[wiki/quotes/Love vs Lust|Love vs Lust]] — Spiritual and material relationships - [[wiki/quotes/The World at War|The World at War]] — Violence, conflict, and peace - [[wiki/quotes/Money and Wealth|Money and Wealth]] — Proper use of resources - [[wiki/quotes/Food and Eating|Food and Eating]] — Prasādam and sacred eating - [[wiki/quotes/Modern Society & Technology|Modern Society]] — Progress and simple living - [[wiki/quotes/Education & Knowledge|Education & Knowledge]] — Real learning --- *108+ collections · 1,080+ quotes · Verified from original transcripts* [[archive|Return to Archive]]