Author: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT)
Pages: 162
Path of Perfection is a collection of historic lectures that were given by Srila Prabhupada-- ISKCON Founder-Acarya--on the sixth chapter of the Bhagavad-Gita in Los Angeles in 1969.
"No one really wants to sit down and meditate. Why should we? We're meant for positive activity, for recreation, for pleasure."
He describes a perfect life, where the goal of yoga is achieved, as one that is vibrant and full of action. Our true nature is spiritual, and spirit is the core of all living things. True yoga involves aligning our actions with the Supreme Spirit in simple, practical ways. If achieving perfection is possible, why settle for anything less?
"Perhaps you have seen pictures of Krishna, and if so, you have noticed that Krishna is always jolly. If you join His society, you will also become jolly. Have you ever seen pictures of Krishna working with a machine? Have you ever seen pictures of Krishna smoking? No, He is by nature full of pleasure, and if you unfold yourself in that way, you will also find pleasure."
In these absorbing talks, Srila Prabhupada deeply explores the philosophy of yoga as explained in the Sixth and Eighth Chapters of the Gita, showing clearly how these timeless teachings apply today. Learn about the nature of consciousness, techniques of meditation, karma, death, reincarnation, and even spiritual ecstasy.
