Page 29 - Defending Prabhupada Words - By Harivlas Das

Brahma das writes, “Taken at face value do his controversial
comments on the nature of women conform to either
of these definitions of the word absolute? Are women
always less intelligent and untrustworthy in comparison
to men? Are women always required to be under the
direct protection of a man? The answer to these questions
is no. Neither do these contentions about women conform
to Bhaktivinoda’s concept of paramartha, as they are all
nonessential to the culture.”

More evidence Prabhupada is repeating Vedic Shastras

If we honestly examine Vedic literature we will discover
that Srila Prabhupada has simply repeated the words of
top Vedic authorities on the subject of women. He has
not made any statement that is his own opinion, which
could be construed as containing a mistake due to
material conditioning. His statements of Vedic authority
are essential if a devotee, either male or female, is serious
about becoming free of the material conditioning and
going back to Godhead.

In the SB 3.25.30 Devahuti devi the mother of the
incarnation of Godhead, Kapila Muni, says,

“My dear son, Kapila, after all, I am a woman. It is very
difficult for me to understand the Absolute Truth because
my intelligence is not very great. But if You will kindly

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