Guest (3): Swamijī, can you tell us why we're in this material contamination? Why is it that the spirit soul has material contamination?
Prabhupāda: That is the slight independence of the spirit soul. As soon as the spirit soul wants to enjoy for himself... Just like many boys gives up the association of the parents and he wants to enjoy this material world in his own way, without the sanction of the father and mother. He has got the right. Similarly, although we are all sons of God, or Kṛṣṇa, we have got the independence to give up His company and enjoy this material world. That is contamination.
Guest (3): And do we all originate from Kṛṣṇa?
Prabhupāda: Yes.
Indian lady: What is one's prescribed duty?
Devotee: What is one's prescribed duty?
Prabhupāda: To surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Very simple thing. "Kṛṣṇa, I forgot You for so many lives. Now I surrender unto You. Give me protection." That's all. Very simple thing. Yes?
Guest (4): Your Divine Grace, will you kindly explain the significance of Ratha-yātrā festival?
Prabhupāda: Ratha-yātrā is Kṛṣṇa's festival.
Guest (4): And purpose of it?
Prabhupāda: Purpose to see how Kṛṣṇa is enjoying.