The Art of Preaching | Srila Prabhupada | BG 1.28-29

22 July, 1973, London
The Art of Preaching | Srila Prabhupada | BG 1.28-29
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### Key Takeaways from the Lecture 1. **Arjuna's Emotional Turmoil** Arjuna expresses intense physical and emotional distress (quivering body, dry mouth, trembling hands) upon seeing his relatives ready to fight. His attachment to bodily relationships ("svajanam") creates a moral conflict, hindering his role as a kṣatriya (warrior). This attachment reflects the bodily concept of life, which obstructs spiritual progress. 2. **Role of the Kṣatriya** Kṣatriyas are trained to protect and govern through strength and discipline, which includes the duty to kill when necessary. This is contrasted with modern governance, where the focus on democracy often leads to unqualified leaders gaining power. The lecture critiques the inefficiencies of modern governments compared to the trained rulers of the past. 3. **Detachment and Vedic Values** Spiritual progress requires *vairāgya* (detachment) and *jñāna* (knowledge). The bodily conception of "own men" (nepotism, familial bias) is a significant barrier to spiritual realization. Arjuna's struggle reflects the need to transcend such attachments for spiritual growth. 4. **Psychophysical Responses and Spiritual Bliss** The physical symptoms Arjuna experiences are likened to the *aṣṭa-sāttvika-vikāra* (eight bodily transformations) that occur in spiritual ecstasy. This highlights how the mind and intelligence influence the body, rooted in the presence of the soul. 5. **Soul, Mind, and Intelligence** The lecture explains the hierarchy of human functioning: - The **soul** drives the **intelligence**, - The **intelligence** controls the **mind**, - The **mind** directs the **senses**. Spiritual advancement requires training the mind to focus on Kṛṣṇa, naturally controlling the senses and leading to a disciplined life. 6. **Yoga and Mind Control** True yoga involves controlling the senses through mental discipline. Fixing the mind on Kṛṣṇa and engaging the senses in devotional service helps transcend material desires, enabling a connection with spiritual truths. 7. **The Body as a Network of Ignorance** The material body results from ignorance and the soul's desire to dominate material nature. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura emphasizes that only by redirecting one's senses toward Kṛṣṇa can liberation from this ignorance be achieved. This lecture underscores the importance of detachment, disciplined governance, and spiritual focus as means to transcend the limitations of the bodily concept of life and progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

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