Trees also live for many years. That is not wanted. To live for living forever, that is wanted. That should be the human endeavor, not this dog race, changing condition from four legs to four wheels

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"Trees also live for many years. That is not wanted. To live for living forever, that is wanted" |"That should be the human endeavor, not this dog race, changing condition from four legs to four wheels"

Conversations and Morning Walks

1977 Conversations and Morning Walks

Trees also live for many years. That is not wanted. To live for living forever, that is wanted. Yad gatvā na nivartante tad dhāma paramaṁ mama (BG 15.6). That should be the human endeavor, not this dog race, changing condition from four legs to four wheels. This logic was never put forward, from four legs to four wheels. They are astonished.

770326 - Conversation C - Bombay

Prabhupāda: Strength, strength. That requires a little time.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: I think it just requires some gradual recuperation. And also I think, Śrīla Prabhupāda, if there is still a chance of going to Kodaikanal for a month, you should take that opportunity.

Prabhupāda: Yes.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: It may be Kṛṣṇa's will that you . . . I think if for one month you are under the care of Dr. Ghosh in a very first class healthy weather . . .

Prabhupāda: I think also. He is a very kind doctor. Whole family is attentive. Living is . . . that we have already discussed. Trees also live for many years. That is not wanted. To live for living forever, that is wanted. Yad gatvā na nivartante tad dhāma paramaṁ mama (BG 15.6). That should be the human endeavor, not this dog race, changing condition from four legs to four wheels. This logic was never put forward, from four legs to four wheels. They are astonished.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: And anthills. Yes, a very unique presentation of the philosophy. They have never heard it so nicely adapted to the modern situation.