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“In the material world, opulences are achieved by materialistic persons by dint of their labor. One cannot enjoy material prosperity unless he works very hard to achieve it. But the devotees of the Lord who are residents of Vaikuṇṭha have the opportunity to enjoy a transcendental situation of…” quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
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““In the material world, opulences are achieved by materialistic persons by dint of their labor. One cannot enjoy material prosperity unless he works very hard to achieve it. But the devotees of the Lord who are residents of Vaikuṇṭha have the opportunity to enjoy a transcendental situation of jewels and emeralds. Ornaments made of gold bedecked with jewels are achieved not by working hard but by the benediction of the Lord. In other words, devotees in the Vaikuṇṭha world, or even in this material world, cannot be poverty-stricken, as is sometimes supposed. They have ample opulences for enjoyment, but they need not labor to achieve them. It is also stated that in the Vaikuṇṭha world the consorts of the residents are many, many times more beautiful than we can find in this material world, even in the higher planets. It is specifically mentioned here that a woman’s large hips are very attractive and they stimulate man’s passion, but the wonderful feature of Vaikuṇṭha is that although the women have large hips and beautiful faces and are decorated with ornaments of emeralds and jewels, the men are so absorbed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness that the beautiful bodies of the women cannot attract them. In other words, there is enjoyment of the association of the opposite sex, but there is no sexual relationship. The residents of Vaikuṇṭha have a better standard of pleasure, so there is no need of sex pleasure.””

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spiritual realms provide divine wealth and pleasure without labor, unlike material world where prosperity requires hard work.

In simple terms: Divine realm offers effortless abundance.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual devotion over material toil.

Themes

spirituality wealth detachment pleasure relationships

Mood

reverent contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • devotional practice
  • ethical living
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

Vaikuntha Krishna consciousness transcendence non‑attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance material responsibilities with spiritual aspirations?
  • What does “effortless wealth” mean in everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Spiritual abundance may still require sincere devotion and ethical conduct.

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