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	(aside) Now you read that article "Superconsciousness" in the paper.		(aside) Now you read that article "Superconsciousness" in the paper.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: "Superconsciousness."		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' "Superconsciousness."

	'''Prabhupāda:''' You can sit down here, face to face.		'''Prabhupāda:''' You can sit down here, face to face.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Then I'll turn my back to you.		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' Then I'll turn my back to you.

	'''Prabhupāda:''' That's all right.		'''Prabhupāda:''' That's all right.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: This is from ''Back to Godhead'', which is a monthly publication that we put out in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. There's an article in it called "Superconsciousness," by our spiritual master.		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' This is from ''Back to Godhead'', which is a monthly publication that we put out in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. There's an article in it called "Superconsciousness," by our spiritual master.

	"Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the highest ''yoga'' performance by trained devotional ''yogīs''. The ''yoga'' , as it is stated in the standard ''yoga'' practice formula given by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the ''Bhagavad-gītā'' and as recommended in the Patañjali ''yoga'' discipline, is different from nowadays—practiced ''haṭha-yoga'' as it is generally understood in the Western countries."		"Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the highest ''yoga'' performance by trained devotional ''yogīs''. The ''yoga'' , as it is stated in the standard ''yoga'' practice formula given by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the ''Bhagavad-gītā'' and as recommended in the Patañjali ''yoga'' discipline, is different from nowadays—practiced ''haṭha-yoga'' as it is generally understood in the Western countries."
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	'''Prabhupāda:''' This will go on. They are not comfortably seated.		'''Prabhupāda:''' This will go on. They are not comfortably seated.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: "In the ''Bhagavad-gītā'' it is recommended that we should meditate upon the form of the Lord. For practicing concentration of the mind one has to sit down in a secluded place, sanctified by a sacred atmosphere. And the yogī should observe the rules and regulations of ''brahmacarya'', to live a life of strict self-restraint and celibacy."		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' "In the ''Bhagavad-gītā'' it is recommended that we should meditate upon the form of the Lord. For practicing concentration of the mind one has to sit down in a secluded place, sanctified by a sacred atmosphere. And the yogī should observe the rules and regulations of ''brahmacarya'', to live a life of strict self-restraint and celibacy."

	"Nobody can practice ''yoga'' in a congested city, living a life of extravagance, including unrestricted sex indulgence and adultery of the tongue. We have already stated that ''yoga'' practice means controlling the senses. And the beginning of controlling the senses is to control the tongue. You cannot allow the tongue to take all kinds of forbidden food and drink and at the same time improve in the practice of ''yoga''."		"Nobody can practice ''yoga'' in a congested city, living a life of extravagance, including unrestricted sex indulgence and adultery of the tongue. We have already stated that ''yoga'' practice means controlling the senses. And the beginning of controlling the senses is to control the tongue. You cannot allow the tongue to take all kinds of forbidden food and drink and at the same time improve in the practice of ''yoga''."
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	Read it.		Read it.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: "This superconsciousness cannot be imitated by the individual soul, who has limited awareness. I can understand what is going on within my limited body, but I cannot feel what is going on in another's body. I am present all over my body by my consciousness, but I am not present in any other's body by my consciousness. However, the Supersoul, or Paramātmā, being present within everyone, situated everywhere, is conscious of every existence."		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' "This superconsciousness cannot be imitated by the individual soul, who has limited awareness. I can understand what is going on within my limited body, but I cannot feel what is going on in another's body. I am present all over my body by my consciousness, but I am not present in any other's body by my consciousness. However, the Supersoul, or Paramātmā, being present within everyone, situated everywhere, is conscious of every existence."

	"The theory that the soul and the Supersoul are one is not acceptable, because the individual soul's consciousness cannot act in superconsciousness. This superconsciousness can only be achieved by dovetailing individual consciousness with the superconsciousness. And this dovetailing process is called surrender, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness."		"The theory that the soul and the Supersoul are one is not acceptable, because the individual soul's consciousness cannot act in superconsciousness. This superconsciousness can only be achieved by dovetailing individual consciousness with the superconsciousness. And this dovetailing process is called surrender, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness."
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	'''Young woman (1):''' I have a question. I would like to know your beliefs concerning who Jesus Christ was.		'''Young woman (1):''' I have a question. I would like to know your beliefs concerning who Jesus Christ was.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: She wishes to know what your beliefs are concerning Lord Jesus Christ.		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' She wishes to know what your beliefs are concerning Lord Jesus Christ.

	'''Prabhupāda:''' Yes. He is representative of God, son of God. That's all.		'''Prabhupāda:''' Yes. He is representative of God, son of God. That's all.
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	'''Young woman (1):''' Do you believe in the blessed Trinity?		'''Young woman (1):''' Do you believe in the blessed Trinity?

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Do you believe in the blessed Trinity?		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' Do you believe in the blessed Trinity?

	'''Prabhupāda:''' I do not know what is that.		'''Prabhupāda:''' I do not know what is that.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Father, son and holy ghost.		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' Father, son and holy ghost.

	'''Madhudviṣa:''' Holy spirit.		'''Madhudviṣa:''' Holy spirit.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Holy spirit.		'''Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:''' Holy spirit.

	'''Prabhupāda:''' Yes. Why not? (laughter)		'''Prabhupāda:''' Yes. Why not? (laughter)

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	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Father, son and holy ghost.		Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Father, son and holy ghost.

	Madhudviṣa: Holy spirit.		'''Madhudviṣa:''' Holy spirit.

	Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Holy spirit.		Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Holy spirit.

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	Thank you very much. So all newcomer students, you are welcome. Thank you very much.		Thank you very much. So all newcomer students, you are welcome. Thank you very much.

	This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, we are worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the supreme leader. Human society cannot work without leader. Anywhere you go, any country, any nation, any society, any community, any family, there is a leader. So the ''Vedas'' instruct that there is a supreme leader. ''Nityo nityānāṁ cetanaś cetanānām eko bahūnāṁ vidadhāti kāmān'' (''Kaṭha Upaniṣad'' 2.2.13). This very important mantra in ''Kaṭha Upaniṣad''.		This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, we are worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the supreme leader. Human society cannot work without leader. Anywhere you go, any country, any nation, any society, any community, any family, there is a leader. So the ''Vedas'' instruct that there is a supreme leader. ''Nityo nityānāṁ cetanaś cetanānām eko bahūnāṁ vidadhāti kāmān'' (Kaṭha Upaniṣad 2.2.13). This very important mantra in ''Kaṭha Upaniṣad''.

	You have heard the names of ''Upaniṣad''. They are Vedic literatures. Originally, the ''Veda'' was one, ''Sāma Veda''. Then it was divided into four: ''Sāma Veda, Atharva Veda, Ṛg Veda, Yajur Veda''. Then the ''Vedas'' verses were explained in ''Upaniṣads''. There are 108 ''Upaniṣads''. Then the whole conclusion was made shortened, cream. That is called ''Vedānta-sūtra''. And again, this Vedic knowledge was, I mean to say, compiled in simple way for understanding of less intelligent class of men.		You have heard the names of ''Upaniṣad''. They are Vedic literatures. Originally, the ''Veda'' was one, ''Sāma Veda''. Then it was divided into four: ''Sāma Veda, Atharva Veda, Ṛg Veda, Yajur Veda''. Then the ''Vedas'' verses were explained in ''Upaniṣads''. There are 108 ''Upaniṣads''. Then the whole conclusion was made shortened, cream. That is called ''Vedānta-sūtra''. And again, this Vedic knowledge was, I mean to say, compiled in simple way for understanding of less intelligent class of men.
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	So individuality cannot be cancelled. That is not possible. The only difference is, my individuality or Kṛṣṇa's individuality, is that my individuality is limited, but Kṛṣṇa's individuality is unlimited. That is the . . . just like you select one person leader because his intelligence is greater than you, something greater than you. Therefore you select somebody as your leader.		So individuality cannot be cancelled. That is not possible. The only difference is, my individuality or Kṛṣṇa's individuality, is that my individuality is limited, but Kṛṣṇa's individuality is unlimited. That is the . . . just like you select one person leader because his intelligence is greater than you, something greater than you. Therefore you select somebody as your leader.

	So in the Vedic literature the definition of God is also there, who is God. Now everyone is claiming, "I am God," but they do not know what is God. They are falsely claiming. But if you find out ''Parasara-sūtra'', there is definition of God. What is that? ''Aiśvaryasya samagrasya'' (''Viṣṇu Purāṇa'' 6.5.47). God is the owner of all wealth; ''vīryasya'', all strength; ''yaśasaḥ'', all fame; all intelligence; all beauty and all renunciation. These six items in full strength, cent per cent possession, that makes the God. So our position is always subordinate according to Vedic literature or any literature. If you reject God, then you will have to select somebody else you will have to worship as God.		So in the Vedic literature the definition of God is also there, who is God. Now everyone is claiming, "I am God," but they do not know what is God. They are falsely claiming. But if you find out ''Parasara-sūtra'', there is definition of God. What is that? ''Aiśvaryasya samagrasya'' (Viṣṇu Purāṇa 6.5.47). God is the owner of all wealth; ''vīryasya'', all strength; ''yaśasaḥ'', all fame; all intelligence; all beauty and all renunciation. These six items in full strength, cent per cent possession, that makes the God. So our position is always subordinate according to Vedic literature or any literature. If you reject God, then you will have to select somebody else you will have to worship as God.

	Take for example Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha's philosophy that there is no question of God, but we are suffering due to this material encagement and combination of matter. This body is combination of matter, and when the matter is dismantled, which is called ''nirvāṇa'', then there is no question of feeling pains and pleasure. That is Buddha philosophy.		Take for example Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha's philosophy that there is no question of God, but we are suffering due to this material encagement and combination of matter. This body is combination of matter, and when the matter is dismantled, which is called ''nirvāṇa'', then there is no question of feeling pains and pleasure. That is Buddha philosophy.
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	'''Young man (2):''' What is the outcome of continuous practice of the chant ''oṁ''?		'''Young man (2):''' What is the outcome of continuous practice of the chant ''oṁ''?

	'''Prabhupāda:''' ''Oṁ'' is also another form vibration of Lord. ''Oṁ''. That is also accepted in ''Bhagavad-gītā''. So Hare Kṛṣṇa or ''oṁ'', practically the same value, but this is easier. Yes. And because Hare Kṛṣṇa was chanted by Lord Caitanya specifically. ''Oṁ'' is generally added (when) just beginning one mantra. That is the Vedic way. ''Oṁ tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padaṁ sadā paś'' . . . (''Ṛk-saṁhitā'' 1.22.20). ''Oṁ'' is also addressing the Lord. ''Oṁ''. And Hare Kṛṣṇa is also addressing. But this is easier and recommended for this age. Otherwise, transcendentally or spiritually, there is no difference.		'''Prabhupāda:''' ''Oṁ'' is also another form vibration of Lord. ''Oṁ''. That is also accepted in ''Bhagavad-gītā''. So Hare Kṛṣṇa or ''oṁ'', practically the same value, but this is easier. Yes. And because Hare Kṛṣṇa was chanted by Lord Caitanya specifically. ''Oṁ'' is generally added (when) just beginning one mantra. That is the Vedic way. ''Oṁ tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padaṁ sadā paś'' . . . (Ṛk-saṁhitā 1.22.20). ''Oṁ'' is also addressing the Lord. ''Oṁ''. And Hare Kṛṣṇa is also addressing. But this is easier and recommended for this age. Otherwise, transcendentally or spiritually, there is no difference.

	'''Young woman (3):''' What do you believe in reference to Ramakrishna? He was in the Hindu faith.		'''Young woman (3):''' What do you believe in reference to Ramakrishna? He was in the Hindu faith.
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	'''Prabhupāda:''' Actually, there is no two levels. There is only one level. Just like there is one sky, but when the sky is overcast with cloud, you divide the sky, "This is friendly sky, and this is nonfriendly sky." Just like the airlines, they advertise, "Fly in friendly sky." Wherefrom this "friendly sky" comes? The sky is one. But the part of the sky which is covered with cloud, that is unfriendly sky.		'''Prabhupāda:''' Actually, there is no two levels. There is only one level. Just like there is one sky, but when the sky is overcast with cloud, you divide the sky, "This is friendly sky, and this is nonfriendly sky." Just like the airlines, they advertise, "Fly in friendly sky." Wherefrom this "friendly sky" comes? The sky is one. But the part of the sky which is covered with cloud, that is unfriendly sky.

	Similarly, ''sarvaṁ khalv idaṁ brahma'' (''Chāndogya Upaniṣad'' 3.14.1). There is . . . without exception, everything is spirit. But the portion of spirit which is covered by ignorance, the cloud of ignorance, that is matter. Just like what is material civilization? All activities minus God. This is material. And as soon as all activities plus God, it is spiritual.		Similarly, ''sarvaṁ khalv idaṁ brahma'' (Chāndogya Upaniṣad 3.14.1). There is . . . without exception, everything is spirit. But the portion of spirit which is covered by ignorance, the cloud of ignorance, that is matter. Just like what is material civilization? All activities minus God. This is material. And as soon as all activities plus God, it is spiritual.

	So all activities minus God means trouble, and all activities plus God is wholesome, is pleasing. So Kṛṣṇa consciousness means all activities plus God. That's all. We are also doing the same thing. The candle is burned here, you also have candles at your home. You have got your apartment, this is also apartment.		So all activities minus God means trouble, and all activities plus God is wholesome, is pleasing. So Kṛṣṇa consciousness means all activities plus God. That's all. We are also doing the same thing. The candle is burned here, you also have candles at your home. You have got your apartment, this is also apartment.

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