# Quotes collections *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/krsnas-form-and-beauty|Kṛṣṇa's Form and Beauty]] — The all-attractive Lord - [[wiki/quotes/krsnas-qualities|Kṛṣṇa's Qualities]] — His unlimited transcendental attributes - [[wiki/quotes/krsnas-pastimes|Kṛṣṇa's Pastimes]] — His eternal spiritual activities - [[wiki/quotes/krsnas-abode|Kṛṣṇa's Abode]] — The supreme destination - [[wiki/quotes/the-universal-form|The Universal Form]] — Viśvarūpa, the cosmic manifestation - [[wiki/quotes/avataras-and-incarnations|Avatāras and Incarnations]] — The Lord's descents - [[wiki/quotes/the-material-energy|The Material Energy]] — Prakṛti, the external energy - [[wiki/quotes/the-spiritual-energy|The Spiritual Energy]] — The internal potency - [[wiki/quotes/the-three-modes|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-acaryas|The Ācāryas]] — Teachers who teach by example - [[wiki/quotes/initiation|Initiation]] — Beginning spiritual life formally - [[wiki/quotes/following-the-mahajanas|Following the Mahājanas]] — Great devotees as guides - [[wiki/quotes/vedic-knowledge|Vedic Knowledge]] — Descending perfect knowledge - [[wiki/quotes/sastra|Śāstra]] — Scripture as authority - [[wiki/quotes/bhagavad-gita|Bhagavad-gītā]] — The essence of Vedic wisdom - [[wiki/quotes/srimad-bhagavatam|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-krsna|Remembering Kṛṣṇa]] — Constant meditation - [[wiki/quotes/surrender|Surrender]] — The essential principle - [[wiki/quotes/faith|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-maha-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/kirtana|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-mahatma|The Mahātmā]] — The great soul --- ## Devotee Relationships *Association and community* - [[wiki/quotes/sadhu-sanga|Sādhu-saṅga]] — Association of devotees - [[wiki/quotes/association|Association]] — The power of good company - [[wiki/quotes/preaching|Preaching]] — Spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness - [[wiki/quotes/lord-caitanyas-mission|Lord Caitanya's Mission]] — The saṅkīrtana movement --- ## Society & Culture *Spiritual principles in daily life* - [[wiki/quotes/varnasrama-dharma|Varṇāśrama-dharma]] — Spiritual social organization - [[wiki/quotes/kali-yuga|Kali-yuga]] — The age of quarrel - [[wiki/quotes/family-life|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/maya|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|Time]] — The destroyer --- ## Practical Life *Applying spiritual principles* - [[wiki/quotes/prasadam|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/radha-and-krsna|Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa]] — The divine couple - [[wiki/quotes/the-gopis|The Gopīs]] — The highest devotees - [[wiki/quotes/vrndavana|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|Modern Society]] — Progress and simple living - [[wiki/quotes/education-and-knowledge|Education & Knowledge]] — Real learning --- *108+ collections · 1,080+ quotes · Verified from original transcripts* [[archive|Return to Archive]]