--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Conditioned souls are under the spell of…" description: "\"“Conditioned souls are under the spell of material energy, or eternal time – past, present and future – but as soon as one engages in Kṛṣṇa consciousne..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23f/anonymous-1_past-and-present_conditioned-souls-are-under-the-spell-of_1332708.jpg" --- # Conditioned souls are under the spell of material energy… ![“Conditioned souls are under the spell of material energy, or eternal time – past, present and future – but as soon as one engages in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he transcends the limits of past and present and becomes situated in the eternal activities of the soul.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23f/anonymous-1_past-and-present_conditioned-souls-are-under-the-spell-of_1332708.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23f/anonymous-1_past-and-present_conditioned-souls-are-under-the-spell-of_1332708.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23f/anonymous-1_past-and-present_conditioned-souls-are-under-the-spell-of_1332708.jpg) > ““Conditioned souls are under the spell of material energy, or eternal time – past, present and future – but as soon as one engages in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he transcends the limits of past and present and becomes situated in the eternal activities of the soul.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When one adopts Krishna consciousness, they move beyond material time and connect with the soul’s eternal activity. **In simple terms:** Krishna consciousness frees you from material time, linking to the soul. Key Takeaway Embrace spiritual practice to transcend temporal limits. Themes spirituality transcendence time Mood contemplative devotional Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - devotional practice - philosophical study - life purpose Key Concepts karma consciousness soul eternal activity Questions to Reflect On - How does Krishna consciousness change daily life? - What challenges arise when letting go of material time? 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