The Opulence of the Absolute

“I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My devotional service and worship Me with all their hearts.” (Bhagavad gita As It Is 10.8)
“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and [...]

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Tree

The Lord is the root of the complete tree, and He is the stomach of the complete body. Pouring water on the root is the right method of watering a tree, just as feeding the stomach is the means of supplying energy to all parts of the body. By serving the Lord (root), we are [...]

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The Difference Between the Living and the Nonliving

Recorded on April 19, 1973,
In Cheviot Hills Park, Los Angeles
Srila Prabhupada is accompanied by Dr. Singh, Karandhara dasa adhikari, Brahmananda Svami and other students.
[Srila Prabhupada points at a dead tree with his cane.]
Srila Prabhupada: Formerly leaves and twigs were growing from this tree. Now they are not. How would the scientists explain this?
Karandhara: They would [...]

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