--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Because materialists cannot understand…" description: "\"“Because materialists cannot understand Krsna spiritually, they are advised to concentrate the mind on physical things and try to see how Krsna is mani..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd7/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhu_materialism_because-materialists-cannot-understand-k_1127315.jpg" --- # Because materialists cannot understand Krsna spiritually… ![“Because materialists cannot understand Krsna spiritually, they are advised to concentrate the mind on physical things and try to see how Krsna is manifested by physical representations.” quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd7/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhu_materialism_because-materialists-cannot-understand-k_1127315.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd7/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhu_materialism_because-materialists-cannot-understand-k_1127315.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd7/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhu_materialism_because-materialists-cannot-understand-k_1127315.jpg) > ““Because materialists cannot understand Krsna spiritually, they are advised to concentrate the mind on physical things and try to see how Krsna is manifested by physical representations.”” [A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhup-da/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Materialists focus on physical reality, missing spiritual truth; they should turn attention to the divine. **In simple terms:** Materialists ignore spirituality, need to focus on God. Key Takeaway Shift focus from material to spiritual. Themes spirituality materialism devotion Mood reflective serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal practice - study of scripture - meditation Key Concepts philosophy theology Questions to Reflect On - How can one balance material responsibilities with spiritual practice? - What obstacles arise when seeking divine focus? 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