Books Quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
““The Vedic literatures are the laws of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. One cannot violate the injunctions given in the Vedic literatures any more than one can violate the state laws. Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature. The conditioned souls who have come to this material world for material sense gratification are regulated by the injunctions of the Vedic literature. Sense gratification is just like salt. One cannot take too much or too little, but one must take some salt in order to make one’s foodstuff palatable. Those conditioned souls who have come to this material world should utilize their senses according to the direction of the Vedic literature; otherwise they will be put into a more miserable condition of life. No human being or demigod can enact laws like those of the Vedic literature because the Vedic regulations are prescribed by the Supreme Lord.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Bhagavad Gita commentary, 1972
Living according to Vedic teachings aligns one with divine law, ensuring spiritual and material well‑being.
In simple terms: Follow Vedic guidance for balanced life.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with sacred law.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
law
balance
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- ethical decision making
- life planning
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Divine order
moral hierarchy
sense regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile secular law with spiritual principles?
- What role do senses play in moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Human law cannot fully capture divine injunctions.
