Prabhupāda: Demonic nature means they do not believe in God. "Oh, what nonsense, God. I am God." Although he's a dog, he thinks himself, "I am God." That is demonic nature. He is being kicked every minute by the laws of nature, and still, he is superficially thinking that "I am God." God is not so cheap, but they have made to become God is very cheap. If you pay thirty-five dollars to a person, he'll give you a mantra and you become within six months God. This is very nice statement and people will follow. Thousands and thousands will follow. But if you say, "Oh, you have to undergo much austerity, penance, regulation and tapasya," "Oh, this is botheration. We shall enjoy material life, and the same time become God." So these cheap things are exhibited by the demons. And when a demon is born, the natural disturbances are there.
Austerity (Conversations)
Conversations and Morning Walks
1968 Conversations and Morning Walks
| Page Title: | Austerity (Conversations) |
| Compiler: | SunitaS, Mayapur, Labangalatika |
| Created: | 02 of Aug, 2011 |
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| No. of Quotes: | 115 |