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pure devotees, whose devotion is not tainted by any material tinges of fruitive work or speculative knowledge They are bereft of all knowledge, in spite of any academic educational career they may pursue.

The Vedas contain perfect knowledge, which includes all kinds of knowledge necessary for the human society It is understood that military art is also necessary knowledge for the upkeep of social order, as is All these groups of knowledge are called the Upapurāṇa, or supplements of the Vedas. Spiritual knowledge is the main topic of the Vedas, but to help the human being’s spiritual pursuit of knowledge, the other information, as above mentioned, forms necessary branches of the Vedic knowledge

ātma-prajñaptaye indicates that the Lord descends for the benefit of the human race to give transcendental knowledge Material necessities are quite sufficiently provided for in the Vedic knowledge, which offers a program In the mode of goodness one’s knowledge expands. On the platform of passion there is no knowledge, for passion is simply an impetus to enjoy material On the platform of ignorance there is no knowledge and no enjoyment, but simply life almost like that

Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attachment to the material world are cut

Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attachment to the material world are cut

Long penance and transcendental knowledge of self-realization had matured Brahmā in practical knowledge

Long penance and transcendental knowledge of self-realization had matured Brahmā in practical knowledge

Spotless devotees of the Lord have mentioned the source of such knowledge. How could one have knowledge of devotional service and detachment without the help of such devotees?

Spotless devotees of the Lord have mentioned the source of such knowledge. How could one have knowledge of devotional service and detachment without the help of such devotees?

They have no interest in human society other than to enlighten it in transcendental knowledge; they are interested in imparting knowledge of the relationship of the living being with the Supreme Lord, the That is the real knowledge which can help society achieve the real aim of human welfare. into various branches of advancement of knowledge, is all temporary. Without this knowledge, the human life is baffled.

Education, charity, penance and truth are said to be the four legs of religion, and to learn this there

Education, charity, penance and truth are said to be the four legs of religion, and to learn this there

Egoism in the mode of passion produces two kinds of senses: the senses for acquiring knowledge and the The senses of action depend on the vital energy, and the senses for acquiring knowledge depend on intelligence

Egoism in the mode of passion produces two kinds of senses: the senses for acquiring knowledge and the The senses of action depend on the vital energy, and the senses for acquiring knowledge depend on intelligence

knowledge. This knowledge cannot be appreciated by any ordinary man. Therefore, since a disciplic succession is required, this knowledge is expounded either by the Supreme Knowledge of those activities is explained by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. In regulated life only can one understand transcendental knowledge.

Transcendental knowledge has three departmental divisions, namely knowledge of impersonal Brahman, knowledge of the all-pervading Supersoul and knowledge of the Personality of Godhead. Out of the three, transcendental knowledge of the Personality of Godhead has special significance and is known as bhagavat-tattva-vijñāna, specific knowledge of the Personality of Godhead. This specific knowledge is realized by pure devotional service and no other means.

The perfection of all sound or knowledge enters through the ear and makes one’s life perfect. The entire Vedic system of knowledge is received by aural reception only, and thus sound is the most important source of knowledge.

Manu replied: To expand himself in Vedic knowledge, Lord Brahmā, the personified Veda, from his face created you, the brāhmaṇas, who are full of austerity, knowledge and mystic power and are averse to sense

Manu replied: To expand himself in Vedic knowledge, Lord Brahmā, the personified Veda, from his face created you, the brāhmaṇas, who are full of austerity, knowledge and mystic power and are averse to sense

The word saṁśaya means “doubtful knowledge.” Speculative and pseudo yogic knowledge is all doubtful. Real knowledge is expounded in Bhagavad-gītā: “Just become Kṛṣṇa conscious. That is real knowledge, and anyone who follows that system becomes perfect without a doubt.